When Ichigo Kurosaki was a young boy, he tried to save a girl from drowning and his mother Masaki ran after him to rescue them both. Ichigo passed out and awoke to discover his mother dead and the girl gone. On the anniversary of Masaki's death, the clan visits the cemetery where Ichigo confronts the Grand Fisher, the Hollow that may be responsible for his mother's death.
General Note
Printed Manga-style: book opens from left to right. Pages are read from right to left.
Translated from the Japanese.
"Bleach is rated T for teen. It contains fantasy violence and tobacco use. It is recommended for ages 13 and up"--Page before title page.