Ichigo's recent battles with the Arrancars have proven that if he wants to protect his friends he must get stronger, and the only way to do that is to control his inner Hollow. Ichigo turns to the Vizoreds, ex-Soul Reapers who have been Hollowfied, to teach him. But before his training begins, Ichigo must do battle against his Hollow self--winner takes his soul.

"This volume contains material that was originally published in Shonen Jump #69-71. Artwork in the magazine may have been altered slightly from what is presented in this volume." Reads from right to left.