Lance Caselman

With the execution of former Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki only hours away, the Soul Society is in chaos, with Soul Reapers drawing swords against one another. Who or what is behind this rot at the core of the Society?

The Baroque Works will stop at nothing to promote their rebellion, even killing the princess, and it is up to the Straw Hats to stop their evildoing before it is too late.

The Straw Hats finally reach the ocean in the sky only to find themselves charged with illegal entry.

Having injured Whitebeard, the Navy launches an attack intended to quash the pirate rebellion once and for all. Meanwhile, Luffy needs one more trick to get past the three Navy Admirals who are keeping him from rescuing his brother from execution.

While the merfolk's kingdom is under attack by the humans, Luffy escapes the castle on Fish-Man Island with the princess and they head to the Fort of the Sea.

Chad has finally met his match in Captain Kyôraku while Ichigo struggles against Kenpachi Zaraki. Although, Ichigo manages to draw blood, Kenpachi strikes a more threatening blow.

"With Ivankov's help, Luffy now struggles to make his way back out of Impel Down in order to prevent the execution of his brother Ace. All the prisoners will have to work together if they ever hope to get past the dangerous Warden Magellan. But will an earth-shattering proclamation by the World Government turn everything upside down?" --back cover

Soul reaper Ichigo Kurosaki asks the Visoreds for help in controlling his inner hollow in order to become stronger.

Ichicgo faces a new enemy as he tries to rescue Orihime from the Hollow world--one who knows the truth about Nel.

Orihime watches as Ichigo and Grimmjow engage in heated battle, fearful that Ichigo's wounds are not healed enough.