Ichigo Kurosaki thought Soul Reapers were the only ones hunting Hollows, but he was wrong. Enter Uryu Ishida, a Quincy, and possibly the last member of a powerful clan that died out over 200 years ago. Unlike Soul Reapers who strive to cleanse Hollows of their sins and send them to the Soul Society, Quincies adopt a more direct approach-they kill Hollows without hesitation. To demonstrate the supremacy of the Quincies' ways, Uryu challenges Ichigo to a contest-bait is spread around the city, attracting a large number of instable Hollows. Whoever defeats the most wins, regardless of the danger. Also, Orihime and Chad, confronted with a host of Hollows terrorizing their friends, awaken to their own psychic abilities. Who is the strongest? Find this out and more in the action-packed fifth volume of Tite Kubo's Bleach!

"First published in Japan in 2001 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo."--P. facing t.p. This book is printed "manga-style," in the authentic Japanese right-to-left format.