THE UNDEAD

This article is about the volume, for the chapter see The Undead (chapter)

THE UNDEAD is the thirteenth volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
Yasutora Sado has stormed his way into the heart of the Soul Society, the Seireitei, only to meet his match in the devastatingly efficient Captain Shunsui Kyōraku. Meanwhile, Ichigo Kurosaki struggles in his battle against Kenpachi Zaraki, the captain of the 11th Division. Although Ichigo succeeds in drawing blood, the secret of Kenpachi's Zanpakutō may be his undoing. Before Ichigo realizes it, Kenpachi's blade has pierced his heart!

108. Time For Scare
Having defeated Yasutora Sado, 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku learns of 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's murder while Ichigo Kurosaki finds his resolve in his own fight against 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Nanao Ise
 * 2) Yasutora Sado
 * 3) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 4) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 5) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 6) Yachiru Kusajishi

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 38: Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu

109. 花を踏まぬ虎のように
While 9th Division Captain Kaname Tōsen and 7th Division Captain Sajin Komamura confirm 5th Division Captain Sōsuke Aizen's death with their own eyes, Ichigo Kurosaki makes a crucial error in his fight against 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 3) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 4) Kaname Tōsen
 * 5) Sajin Komamura
 * 6) Retsu Unohana
 * 7) Isane Kotetsu
 * 8) Shūhei Hisagi
 * 9) Tetsuzaemon Iba

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 38: Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu

110. Dark Side of Universe
Badly wounded by 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki, Ichigo Kurosaki is drawn into his inner world by Zangetsu, where he meets the manifestation of his Hollow powers for the first time.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 3) Zangetsu
 * 4) Hollow Ichigo

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 38: Desperation! The Broken Zangetsu
 * Episode 39: The Immortal Man

111. Black & White
Realizing the flawed logic of his treatment of Zangetsu, Ichigo Kurosaki opens his heart to the power of his Zanpakutō and prepares to resume his battle with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Zangetsu
 * 3) Hollow Ichigo
 * 4) Kenpachi Zaraki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 39: The Immortal Man

112. The Undead 2[Rise & Craze]
Ichigo Kurosaki resumes his fight with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki on much more even footing, but quickly discovers that Kenpachi is far from deterred by his increase in power.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Hollow Ichigo
 * 2) Zangetsu
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 5) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 6) Ikkaku Madarame
 * 7) Yumichika Ayasegawa

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 39: The Immortal Man

113. The Undead 3[Closing Frantica]
With 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki having removed his Reiryoku-suppressing eyepatch in order to fight at full strength, he and Ichigo Kurosaki conclude their battle.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 2) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Zangetsu

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 39: The Immortal Man

114. 崩れゆく世界のすべてについて
11th Division Lieutenant Yachiru Kusajishi brings her captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, to safety and recalls her past with him while Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada prepare to enter Senzaikyū.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 3) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 4) Ganju Shiba
 * 5) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 6) Yoruichi Shihōin

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 40: The Shinigami whom Ganju Met

115. Remnant
Upon successfully entering Rukia Kuchiki's cell in Senzaikyū, Ganju Shiba and 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada make a shocking discovery.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Yoruichi Shihōin
 * 4) Ganju Shiba
 * 5) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 6) Byakuya Kuchiki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 40: The Shinigami whom Ganju Met