FLOWER ON THE PRECIPICE

FLOWER ON THE PRECIPICE is the twelfth volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
With reports of powerful intruders defeating a number of lieutenants, the inner sanctum of the Soul Society--the Seireitei, the home of the Shinigami--is put on a state of high alert. Matters are further compounded by the mysterious death of a prominent captain. Is his death a cover-up to prevent a valuable secret from being exposed? Meanwhile, Ichigo confronts Kenpachi Zaraki, captain of the Eleventh Division, and by far the most brutal fighter in the Seireitei!

099. Dead Black War Cloud
While 4th Division 7th Seat Hanatarō Yamada tends to Ichigo Kurosaki's wounds, the Gotei 13 reacts to the defeat of one of its lieutenants, Renji Abarai.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Renji Abarai
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Ganju Shiba
 * 4) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 5) Izuru Kira
 * 6) Momo Hinamori
 * 7) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 8) Gin Ichimaru
 * 9) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 10) Suì-Fēng
 * 11) Retsu Unohana
 * 12) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 13) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 14) Sōsuke Aizen
 * 15) Sajin Komamura
 * 16) Kaname Tōsen
 * 17) Mayuri Kurotsuchi

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 34: Tragedy of Dawn

100. それは岩壁の花に似て
Ichigo Kurosaki continues to be healed while 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori, uncertain about the decision to declare war on the Ryoka, makes a horrifying discovery.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Ganju Shiba
 * 4) Renji Abarai
 * 5) Momo Hinamori
 * 6) Tōshirō Hitsugaya (flashback)
 * 7) Sōsuke Aizen
 * 8) Marechiyo Ōmaeda
 * 9) Shūhei Hisagi
 * 10) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 11) Tetsuzaemon Iba
 * 12) Izuru Kira

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 34: Tragedy of Dawn

101. Split Under The Red Stalk
Recalling 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya's warning, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori attacks 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru under the assumption that he killed her captain, Sōsuke Aizen, while a fully healed Ichigo Kurosaki resumes his journey to reach Senzaikyū.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Momo Hinamori
 * 2) Izuru Kira
 * 3) Shūhei Hisagi
 * 4) Gin Ichimaru
 * 5) Tetsuzaemon Iba
 * 6) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 7) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 8) Ganju Shiba
 * 9) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 10) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 11) Kenpachi Zaraki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 35: Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness which Approaches

102. Nobody Beats
With Yasutora Sado heading for a confrontation with 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku, Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends reach Senzaikyū, but are overwhelmed by the monstrous Reiatsu of 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki, who lurks nearby in search of Ichigo.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Yasutora Sado
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Ganju Shiba
 * 4) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 5) Nanao Ise
 * 6) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 7) Kenpachi Zaraki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 35: Aizen Assassinated! The Darkness which Approaches

103. Dominion
5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori receives a shocking letter from her captain, Sōsuke Aizen, while 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki confronts and intimidates Ichigo Kurosaki.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Momo Hinamori
 * 2) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 3) Sōsuke Aizen (flashback)
 * 4) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 5) Ganju Shiba
 * 6) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 7) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 8) Ikkaku Madarame (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 36: Kenpachi Zaraki Approaches!

104. The Undead
''This section is about the chapter. For the volume, see THE UNDEAD.''

Ichigo Kurosaki begins his fight with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki, whom he quickly discovers to be far tougher than any opponent he has faced prior.

Summary:

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

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 36: Kenpachi Zaraki Approaches!

105. Spring, Spring, Meets The Tiger
With his friends proceeding on their mission to save Rukia Kuchiki, Ichigo Kurosaki learns why he cannot harm 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki while Yasutora Sado finds himself confronted by 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Hanatarō Yamada
 * 2) Ganju Shiba
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 5) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 6) Yasutora Sado
 * 7) Tatsufusa Enjōji
 * 8) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 9) Hirayama

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 37: Motive of the Fist

106. Cause For Confront
Though 8th Division Captain Shunsui Kyōraku quickly proves to be much stronger than any other Shinigami he has encountered in the Seireitei and his repeated attacks begin to take their toll, Yasutora Sado refuses to stop fighting.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Yasutora Sado
 * 2) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 3) Nanao Ise
 * 4) Tatsufusa Enjōji (flashback)
 * 5) Ichigo Kurosaki (flashback)
 * 6) Hirayama
 * 7) Takehara

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 37: Motive of the Fist

107. Heat In Trust
Recalling his past with Ichigo Kurosaki, Yasutora Sado prepares to deliver one last blow in defense of what Ichigo wants to protect.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Yasutora Sado
 * 2) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki (recollection)
 * 4) Yokochini (recollection)
 * 5) Oscar Joaquín de la Rosa (recollection)
 * 6) Hirayama
 * 7) Takehara
 * 8) Fujio
 * 9) Onodera

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 37: Motive of the Fist

0.8. A Wonderful Error
On the first day of his term at Karakura Town, Mizuiro Kojima meets and befriends Ichigo Kurosaki and Yasutora Sado.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Mizuiro Kojima
 * 2) Mizuiro's mother Nanako (voice only)
 * 3) Keigo Asano
 * 4) Yasutora Sado
 * 5) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 6) Reiichi Ōshima
 * 7) Sorimachi

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 227: Wonderful Error