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 Kubo's Bleach has become an international manga smash-hit The Battle for Karakura Town is heading towards a grim conclusion as Ichigo and his allies continue the bloody melee against Aizen's Espada hordeBut there are old ties between the factions, pitting friend against friend. In the end, Captain General Yamamoto himself faces off against Aizen, but what if even his legendary strength isn't enough to defeat the ultimate traitor?