Bleach. Vol. 9, Fourteen days for conspiracy / [story and art by Tite Kubo ; English adaptation, Lance Caselman ; translation, Joe Yamazaki ; touch-up art & lettering, Andy Ristaino].
"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 and company meet their first obstacle on the road to saving Rukia from the Soul Society. It is Jidanbô, the monstrous gatekeeper who hasn't let anyone enter the gate he guards in over 300 years, but Ichigo just sees that as an extra challenge. Anything less would be boring!