A STAR AND A STRAY DOG

A STAR AND A STRAY DOG is the eleventh volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
Ichigo successfully defeats Ikkaku of the Eleventh Division and is rewarded with a valuable piece of information--the location of where Rukia is being detained as she awaits execution. However, Ichigo's companion, the pyrotechnics-wielding Ganju, is having a much harder time with his Shinigami opponent. Meanwhile, Orihime and Uryū confront the younger brother of the gargantuan gatekeeper whom Ichigo defeated a little while ago. It's time for Uryū to put all his training to the test and prove to everyone (and himself) how much more powerful he has become.

089. Masterly! And Farewell!
Defeated and saved by Ichigo Kurosaki, 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame tells him where Rukia Kuchiki as Orihime Inoue and Uryū Ishida are confronted by 7th Division 4th Seat Jirōbō Ikkanzaka.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Yumichika Ayasegawa
 * 2) Ganju Shiba
 * 3) Ikkaku Madarame
 * 4) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 5) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 6) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 7) Uryū Ishida
 * 8) Orihime Inoue
 * 9) Jirōbō Ikkanzaka

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 27: Release the Death Blow!
 * Episode 28: Orihime Targeted

090. See You Under a Firework
While Ichigo Kurosaki finds himself being chased by more Shinigami, Ganju defeats 11th Division 5th Seat Yumichika Ayasegawa.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Goteitaishi
 * 3) Yumichika Ayasegawa
 * 4) Ganju Shiba

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 28: Orihime Targeted

091. KING OF FREISCHÜTZ
Though Jirōbō Ikkanzaka is confident that his weapons mastery and Zanpakutō will grant him victory, Uryū Ishida quickly proves that he is far superior.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Yoruichi Shihōin
 * 2) Jirōbō Ikkanzaka
 * 3) Orihime Inoue
 * 4) Uryū Ishida
 * 5) Tsubaki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 28: Orihime Targeted

092. Masterly! And Farewell! [Reprise]
Uryū Ishida defeats 7th Division 4th Seat Sajin Komamura as Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba continue fending off the Shinigami.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Jirōbō Ikkanzaka
 * 2) Uryū Ishida
 * 3) Orihime Inoue
 * 4) Ganju Shiba
 * 5) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 6) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 7) Yasochika Iemura
 * 8) Harunobu Ogidō

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 29: Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net

093. Steer For the Star
Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba's plan to take 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada hostage fails while 11th Division 3rd Seat Ikkaku Madarame is interrogated while recovering from his fight.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ganju Shiba
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 4) Yasutora Sado
 * 5) Mayuri Kurotsuchi
 * 6) Nemu Kurotsuchi
 * 7) Ikkaku Madarame
 * 8) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 9) Yachiru Kusajishi

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 29: Breakthrough! The Shinigami's Encompassing Net

094. Gaol Named Remorse
Led to Senzaikyū with Ganju Shiba by 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada after learning of Rukia Kuchiki's thoughts on their friendship, Ichigo finds himself confronted by 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ganju Shiba
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 4) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 5) Yasochika Iemura
 * 6) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 7) Izuru Kira
 * 8) Momo Hinamori
 * 9) Renji Abarai
 * 10) Shūhei Hisagi
 * 11) Tetsuzaemon Iba

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 30: Renji's Confrontation

095. CRUSH
Ichigo Kurosaki begins fighting 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai for the second time, only to discover that the latter is more powerful than he thought.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 2) Ganju Shiba
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Renji Abarai

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 30: Renji's Confrontation

096. BLOODRED CONFLICT
With his friends noticing his absence, 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai continues battling Ichigo Kurosaki and demonstrates his formidable power and skill.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ganju Shiba
 * 2) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Renji Abarai
 * 5) Izuru Kira
 * 6) Momo Hinamori
 * 7) Kisuke Urahara (recollection)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 31: The Resolution to Kill

097. Talk About Your Fear
Recalling his training with Kisuke Urahara to use his Getsuga Tenshō technique at will, Ichigo Kurosaki finds the strength to defeat 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Ganju Shiba
 * 4) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 5) Kisuke Urahara (recollection)
 * 6) Tessai Tsukabishi (recollection)
 * 7) Ururu Tsumugiya (recollection)
 * 8) Jinta Hanakari (recollection)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 31: The Resolution to Kill

098. 星と野良犬
Reflecting on his past growing up with Rukia Kuchiki, a defeated 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai begs Ichigo Kurosaki to save her in his stead.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Renji Abarai
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Rukia Kuchiki (recollection)
 * 4) Byakuya Kuchiki (recollection)
 * 5) Cleric of the Kuchiki House (recollection)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 31: The Resolution to Kill
 * Episode 32: The Star and the Stray Dog