Bleach. Vol. 8, The blade and me / [story and art by Tite Kubo ; English adaptation, Lance Caselman ; translation, Joe Yamazaki ; touch-up art & lettering, Dave Lanphear].
"First published in Japan in 2001 by Shueisha, Inc., Tokyo"--P. facing title page.
"This book reads from right to left"--P. [4] of cover.
Summary
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.