"First published in Japan in 2001 by Shueisha, Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing t.p.

"This book reads from right to left"--Cover p. [4].

Ichigo must enter their world to retrieve Rukia from the Soul Society, but he knows he's a long way from ready, so he practices his fighting and hones his spiritual energies. Finally, he must prevent his Chain of Fate from consuming itself or become a Hollow himself.

Rated: T for teen.