Bleach, vol. 13, 13 - tite kubo

The race to save Rukia from the Soul Society is officially on, and Ichigo and company have come to their first roadblock.

Jidanb, the monstrous gatekeeper, is not about to let Ichigo and his crew pass through the Western Gate.

Illustrations.

Rated for teens.

Part-time student, full-time Soul Reaper, Ichigo is one of the chosen few guardians of the afterlife.

Ichigo Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts--he was born with the gift.

When his family is attacked by a Hollow--a malevolent lost soul--Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace.

Find out why Tite Kubos Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit! Chad has stormed his way into the heart of the Soul Society, only to meet his match in Captain Kyôraku.

Meanwhile, Ichigo struggles in his battle against Kenpachi Zaraki, the captain of the 11th company.

Although Ichigo succeeds in drawing blood, the secret of Kenpachis zanpaku-tô may be his undoing.

Before Ichigo realizes it, Kenpachis blade has pierced his heart!.