While the Seireitei, the inner sanctum of the Soul Society, is on high alert because of intruders defeating assistant captains, a prominant captain mysteriously dies and Ichigo confronts Ichigo Kenpachi of the Eleventh Company. Presented in graphic novel format.

Translated from the Japanese. "First published in Japan in 2001 by Shueisha, Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing t.p. "This book reads from right to left"--P. [4] of cover.