Rukia Kuchiki's execution is drawing closer; and as members of the Soul Society fight one another, Ichigo Kurosaki struggles to find a way to save her.

Fifteen-year-old high school student Ichigo Kurosaki has martial arts skills and the ability to see ghosts, and his life is about to change when he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a soul reaper and protector of innocents.

As Ichigo and his friends continue to train, Orihime realizes that she won't be able to participate in the upcoming battle. Meanwhile, Ichigo continues to have difficulty controlling his Hollowfied self.

Ichigo "Strawberry" Kurosaki can see ghosts and has devoted his life to protecting the innocent and helping tortured spirits find peace. The inner circle of his training center is threatened by powerful intruders, and a prominent captain dies mysteriously. Ichigo suspects that the death is a cover-up to prevent a valuable secret from being exposed. Ichigo confronts Kenpachi Zaraki, captain of the eleventh company, and one of the most brutal fighters...

Rukia's childhood friend Renji makes a rash decision to kill the captain of his own squad in order to save Rukia from her death sentence.

Orihime returns from the Soul Society only to be tricked by the Arrancar Ulquiorra into accompanying him to Hueco Mundo, branding her a traitor and unworthy of rescue, but Ichigo refuses to abandon his friend and sets out to free her.

While Ganju experiences difficulties with his opponent and Uryû gets the opportunity to prove his strength, Ichigo defeats Ikkaku and discovers where Rukia is being detained before her execution. Presented in graphic novel format.