FLOWER ON THE PRECIPICE

Flower on the Precipice
Cover of Flower on the Precipice
"We think a flower on a cliff is beautiful because we stop our feet at the cliff's edge, unable to step out into the sky like that fearless flower"
Japanese release	March 4, 2004 (ISBN 4-08-873576-5)
US release	April 4, 2006 (ISBN 1-4215-0403-0)
Chapter list (Shueisha)	099. Dead Black War Cloud 100. それは岩壁の花に似て 101. Split Under The Red Stalk 102. Nobody Beats 103. Dominion 104. The Undead 105. Spring, Spring, Meets The Tiger 106. Cause For Confront 107. Heat In Trust 0.8. A Wonderful Error
Chapter list (Viz Media)	099. Dead Black War Cloud 100. Flower on the Precipice 101. Split Under the Red Stalk 102. Nobody Beats 103. Dominion 104. The Undead 105. Spring, Spring, Meets the Tiger 106. Cause to Confront 107. Heat In Trust 0.8. a wonderful error
Cover character	Sōsuke Aizen

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!

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藍染 惣右介 Sōsuke Aizen	File:Hanatarou.jpg	雛森 桃 Momo Hinamori
File:Pre-Defection Aizen.jpg	山田 花太郎 Hanatarō Yamada	File:Hinamori.jpg
File:Ganju05.jpg	茶渡 泰虎 Yasutora Sado	File:IchigoKurosaki.jpg
志波 岩鷲 Ganju Shiba	File:Chad.png	黒崎 一護 Ichigo Kurosaki

Chapters

099. Dead Black War Cloud

The gravely wounded Ichigo and Renji are attended to by their respective friends.

Summary :

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Cover of 099. Dead Black War Cloud

Renji collapses to the ground as Ichigo watches on. The next moment, Ichigo himself collapses, prompting Ganju to run forward in concern as Hanatarō marvels at Ichigo's defeat of Renji - a vice-captain. It his then that Hanatarō notices the group of Shinigami approaching. Ganju says that they cannot handle any more enemies right now and the three of them flee back to the sewers. The approaching group of Shinigami were lead by Kira and all of them are shocked at the state they find Renji. As some of the Shinigami rush to Renji's side, another wonders if they should give chase. Kira replies that saving Renji is their priority.

In the meantime, Hanatarō reveals his healing abilities to Ganju. Who is surprised as he believed that the 4th Division used medicines. Hanatarō explains that the 4th Division actually uses their spiritual powers for healing, instead of combat. Explaining that, that is their chief power. Ganju asks how Ichigo is, Hanatarō says that it is bad but that he can heal him. He just needs a little time but that he can heal Ichigo in one night.

Elsewhere, Hinamori is shocked to see the state Renji is in. Kira starts to blame himself for not arriving sooner but Hinamori assures him that it was not his fault. As they start to form plans to send for the 4th Division, they are interrupted by Byakuya who tells them to not bother and to simply throw Renji in a cells. Saying that as he choose to fight the Ryoka by himself, defeat was not an option. He goes on to say that he has no use for a fool such as Renji. Hinamori starts to protest but Kira stops her and apologizes to Byakuya. Hinamori reluctantly follows his example. After Byakuya leaves, Ichimaru draws attention to himself by commenting on how scarily Byakuya acted. It seems, he had been standing in one corner for sometime. Ichimaru assures them that he will get word to 4th Division and orders Kira to come with him. Hinamori thanks Ichimaru as they leave.

Suddenly Hitsugaya appears behind her and comments on Renji's beaten-up state. Hinamori comically berates him for sneaking-up on her and demands how the captains can move so silently. It is then that she realises that Hitsugaya is there alone and without his Vice-captain. Hitsugaya tells her that he was there to warn her to beware of the 3rd Division.

Sometime later, a captains meeting takes place where Yamamoto declares that he will overlook Gin Ichimaru's actions in order to concentrate fully on Ryoka who have now managed to grievously injure a Gotei 13 Vice-captain. He authorises all Captains and Vice-captains to be armed with Zanpakutō and to use full wartime powers within Seireitei. He tells his captains to launch an all out war on the Ryoka.

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. Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai
10. Soifon
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

Summary :

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Cover of 100. それは岩壁の花に似て

Ichigo wakes up as Hanatarō is healing him in the sewer. Hanatarō tells him not to get up since his wounds aren't healed yet. Ichigo remembers that he was fighting Renji, he gets right up and tells Hanatarō that he's okay, despite Hanatarō's protest. But just when he is about to leave, Ganju knocks him out with a punch, saying if Ichigo can't take a punch like that then he's not okay and he'd better lay down like a good boy until he's healed. Hanatarō comes take Ichigo away and complains that now he has another injury and Ganju is so brutal. Ganju says that how he does things and at least he stopped Ichigo. Hanatarō is wondering why the wound on Ichigo's left torso is so shallow, it's should have been a fatal wound. It was the mask that hidden inside his robe that saved him. Hanatarō wonders what that mask is made of because it blocked an attack from Renji. But more importantly, why does that mask looks so much like a Hollow's mask.

Renji is in the holding cell, just got healed by a member of the 4th division.

Meanwhile, a messenger is reporting the special wartime instructions from Captain-Commander Yamamoto to Hinamori. All seated Shinigami and Vice-captains are allowed to carry their Zanpakutō in the city and the ban on full release has been lifted. The messenger also states that Renji has been defeated and no one know who's next so Hinamori must be careful. Hinamori wonders how did Renji ends up like that and should it be better that they don't take their weapons and keep things peaceful. Then she recalls Hitsugaya's warning about the 3rd division. She say she doesn't want to fight anyone.

Hinamori comes to Aizen's room and wants to talk to him for a moment because she can't sleep. She's sorry for bothering him so late and always screwing up in front of him. But Aizen said that he won't dismiss her for something like that and asks if that's the image he projects to others during the days. So he says she can come in and stay as long as she likes. Aizen tells Hinamori that Renji is fine and Hinamori says it's a relief. Byakuya was trying to demoted Renji but everyone was against it so when he's healed he will be able to return to his position. Hinamori asks if Aizen was the one defending Renji. He says that he's not the only one since Renji's talented and everybody likes him, no one will be happy if he got demoted. Hinamori is thinking that Aizen's words, voice, everything calm her restless spirit. She so glad she came and thinking how lucky she is to serve under him. Aizen quietly leave the room when Hinamori is asleep. When he gets out the room there was a mystery Shinigami after him...

Hinamori wakes up when realizes that she falls asleep and Aizen's gone. She also realizes that she's late for the meeting. She decides to take a shortcut. But she sees something very terrified...

The others Vice-captain hear a screaming and Kira notices that's Hinamori's voice. When they come, everyone is shocked with what they saw. Aizen's dead body is on the wall.

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

The grief stricken Hinamori turns her blade on Ichimaru, believing he is the Aizen's killer.

Summary :

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Cover of 101. Split Under The Red Stalk

The clearly distressed Hinamori keeps screaming Aizen's name when Captain Ichimaru arrives on the scene, casually wondering what all the commotion is about. Ichimaru betrays no signs of grief or surprise as Hinamori remembers the words of Hitsugaya, warning her to be careful of the 3rd Division, specially when Aizen goes walking alone. Hinamori snaps, accusing Ichimaru of killing Aizen she charges him draw her Zanpakutō in the process. Ichimaru continues to smile and does not move to dodge or parry her. However, her blade is blocked by Kira, much to Hinamori's shock. She demands to know why. Prompting Kira to remind her that he is the Vice-captain of the 3rd Company and that he will no allow anyone to point a sword at his captain no matter the reason. Hinamori tells Kira to step aside. Kira refuses. Getting increasingly angry, Hinamori screams at Kira and insists that he move aside. Kira, also beginning to get angry, tells her he won't. Hinamori then releases her Shikai: Tobiume and pushes Kira back. Kira chastises her and tells her that this is no place to resolve personal matters but Hinamori responds by releasing a ball of fire from Tobiume. It hits the side of a near-by building, barely missing Kira. Kira responds that it would seem he has to treat her like an enemy and releases his own Shikai: Wabisuke. As Hinamori prepares to fight Kira, Hitsugaya appears between them and orders them not to move. He then orders the other Vice-captains present, Matsumoto, Hisagi and Iba, to arrest both Kira and Hinamori. Saying that he will himself report all incidents to the Captain-commander.

As Kira and Hinamori are led away, Ichimaru approaches Hitsugaya and apologies for the fact that Kira caused Hitsugaya problems. Hitsugaya in-turn makes the observation that just now, Ichimaru's tried to kill Hinamori. Ichimaru claims that he doesn't know what Hitsugaya is talking about. Hitsugaya warns him that if he makes Hinamori bleed, then Hitsugaya will kill him. Still smiling, Ichimaru claims that Hitsugaya is fightening him but that if he doesn't want misfortune to befall Hinamori, then he should keep a close eye on her.

Meanwhile, down in the sewer, Ganju wakes up to find Hanatarō drooling on him. He pushes Hanatarō away, who continues to sleep. Ichigo informs Ganju that Hanatarō is so exhausted because he healed Ganju after he was done healing Ichigo. Ichigo then says that it is time to to, vowing that this time he will make it to the Senzaikyū. However, Zaraki Kenpachi is waiting for him.

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

Summary :

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Cover of 102. Nobody Beats

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

Summary :

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Cover of 103. Dominion

Characters in order of appearance :

1. Momo Hinamori
2. Rangiku Matsumoto
3. Hanatarō Yamada
4. Ganju Shiba
5. Ichigo Kurosaki
6. Kenpachi Zaraki
7. Ikkaku Madarame (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:

• Episode 36: Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches!

104. The Undead

Summary :

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Cover of 104. The Undead

Ichigo realizes that now standing in front of him it's the 11th division captain, Zaraki Kenpachi, he has a reiatsu that different from anyone he's ever met. Kenpachi tells Ichigo that he came here to kill him, and Ichigo is standing still, so does that mean he's ready to start. Ichigo prepares to fight but he realizes that Hanatarō and Ganju is suffocating because of the pressure. But Ganju tells him not to worry and to focus on the fight. Suddenly Yachiru jumps out of Kenpachi's back and steps on Ichigo's shoulder to look at Hanatarō, making Ichigo furiously chases her off. Yachiru says he's angry and Kenpachi tells her it's her fault. Ichigo tells Ganju to take Hanatarō to go rescue Rukia first while he stay here to stop Kenpachi. Ganju doesn't agree at first but he knows he can't do anything so he takes Hanatarō and run off. Neither Kenpachi nor Yachiru chase after them. That surprises Ichigo but Kenpachi says he's only here to kill Ichigo, he doesn't care about Rukia or his friends. Ichigo says that's very good.

Meanwhile, in the Senzaikyū, Rukia can feels the pressure outside even through the Sekkiseki walls. She is wondering if the city is under attack and Ichigo really is here and where is he right now.

Ichigo takes his stance to fight Kenpachi. Kenpachi comments that his stand is high in spiritual pressure although it has a lot of opening. He states that their Vice-captain would be no match for him and no wonder why Ikkaku lost, but Ichigo is still far weaker than him so he'll give Ichigo a chance. He let Ichigo cut him anywhere he wants and don't hold back. Ichigo is shocked and says he won't attack an unarmed person. But Kenpachi tells him to save his sympathy for someone else and just enjoy this. Because kill and being killed are just ways to pass time. So Ichigo charges at him, telling him not to regret later.

Hanatarō wakes up while still being carried by Ganju. He asks where Ichigo is and Ganju says he's still back there. Hanatarō says they have to go back. Because no matter how strong Ichigo is, he can't win. Because that man is the 11th division captain, Zaraki Kenpachi. Kenpachi is the nickname given to the man who has slain the most enemies and won the most battles. The name means "no matter how many times you cut him, he will never fall".

Ichigo fails to cut Kenpachi. Kenpachi says it's disappointing and now it's his turn, please don't die too quickly.

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: Zaraki Kenpachi Approaches!

105. Spring, Spring, Meets The Tiger

Summary :

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Cover of 105. Spring, Spring, Meets The Tiger

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

Summary :

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Cover of 106. Cause For Confront

Kyōraku confirms to Chad that he's the 8th division captain. He also has flower petals flying around him, which are thrown by Nanao. When she starts throwing too much of them, Kyōraku asks her to stop but instead she dumps the whole basket on him. Chad asks him to move but Kyōraku refuses. Chad said he doesn't looks like a bad guy so he doesn't want to fight him. Kyōraku says it's problematic since neither of them want to fight but he still can let Chad pass so can he please go back. Chad refuses and Kyōraku says it can't be helped. So he takes out a sake bottle and invites Chad for a drink, making Chad really surprise. Kyōraku says if he can't turn back then please stay for a little while since other captains are making their moves right now, the battle will be over soon. But after hearing that, Chad knows that Ichigo and the others are also being attacked by the captains and asks Kyōraku to move immediately. Kyōraku asks what if he refuses, Chad attacks him, saying he won't get chance to do so. But Kyōraku deflects that attack and says that thing are getting ugly. Chad keeps attacking him but Kyōraku just dodges all of them. Chad is shocked by how Kyōraku is dodging them. He then remembers Tatsufusa Enjōji said that he's the Vice-captain assistant, so that means he's just two levels below the captain, so how can there be so much difference and he wonders if all the other captains are that strong. Then Kyōraku suggests he should give up because although he is good for a human, Chad is no match for him. But Chad responds that he can't accept that. Kyōraku tells him that he's at his limit and is putting his life on the line to attack, if he keeps his up he'll die. But Chad refuses. Kyōraku asks why is he's so persistent, what does he want. Chad answers that he's here to save Rukia Kuchiki. Kyōraku says Rukia has only been gone since spring, time is not long enough to have such strong friendship so he can gives up his life for her. Chad replies it's true but Ichigo went all out to save her so that's enough for him. Kyōraku tells him he's a pain. Since Chad is so determined it was impolite of him to dissuade Chad. Then Kyōraku unsheathes his sword and says he will have to take Chad's life. Chad rushes at him, thinking of Ichigo.

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

Summary :

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Cover of 107. Heat In Trust

Chad rushes at Kyōraku, thinking he will defeat him, even if it costs him his life. However, if he survive, he will make a promise, the same promise as that time on the same thing as that time.

Ichigo called him Chad asked him why didn't he fight back. He responded by saying it's Sado. Ichigo said whatever and he was lucky Ichigo was around or he would have died a painful dead. Ichigo asked why did he just stand there and take it. Chad said because he made a promise not to swing his fist for himself to his Abuelo. Ichigo asked what's that and Chad said it means Grandpa. He said he lived in Mexico before he came here. Ichigo said last time he told him he was from Okinawa. Chad didn't remember saying that. Ichigo scolded him for always saying whatever comes to mind and he'd better stop doing that or he won't care about him anymore. Then Ichigo asked about that coin around Chad's neck. Chad said it's very important, maybe more important than his life. Ichigo said where it's from, Chad said Mexico and Ichigo didn't seem to believe it. Then Chad stood up and said they should go. But then Ichigo saw a cell phone stuck on Chad's back. Chad said it's probably from those people, now he has to return it. But Ichigo kicked it away and said trash should be thrown away. But that cell phone was on and Yokochini heard all of their conversation. had wasn't lying, he was born in Okinawa then moved to Mexico after his parents died when he was 8, got adopted by his grandpa. He was really cocky and rebellious, used his height to bullied anyone he didn't like. His grandpa kept scolding him for that, and thanks to that, he's changed. He was really cocky then, and he was really careless that day. So he got caught by Yokochini. Yokochini asked after beating Chad if it's hurt so much that Chad wants to piss his pant. Chad said no so it pissed him off. Then he took Chad's coin and about to cut it right before Ichigo came and knock him out. Then Ichigo took his phone and call the ambulance for the rest of those bullies. After he knocked all of them out, he told Chad that he can keep doing his things, don't fight for himself, but fight for Ichigo and Ichigo will fight for him. If Chad puts his life on the line to protect something then Ichigo will do so too. So they promised each other that.

Remember that promise, Chad tells himself not to lose. But then Kyōraku gets behind him and cut him, saying he's sorry. And Chad got defeated.

Characters in order of appearance :

1. Yasutora Sado
2. Shunsui Kyōraku
3. Ichigo Kurosaki (flashback)
4. Yokochini (flashback)
5. Oscar Joaquín de la Rosa (flashback)
6. Hirayama
7. Takehara
8. Fujio
9. Onodera

Episodes adapted from this chapter:

• Episode 37: Motive of the Fist

0.8. A Wonderful Error

Summary : This is a special Bleach chapter that focuses on Mizuiro's family life and his meeting of Keigo, Ichigo and Chad.

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Cover of 0.8. A Wonderful Error

Mizuiro calls his mother, only to be yelled at for interrupting her date. His helper, Nanako, asks if that's who he was calling, and he cheerfully claims to not have a mother. It's Mizuiro's first day of school, and Nanako offers to drive him. At school, Keigo warns him about the "hoodlum bullies from hell," Ichigo and Chad. Mizuiro, however, is not worried, as they're simply rumors and he doesn't know them personally. They then notice that the class listings are posted, and find out that Chad and Ichigo will both be in their class.

As Keigo begins to panic, Chad and Ichigo enter the area, by kicking two other boys in the face. When they land, the four of them end up surrounded by a group of boys, and Keigo claims to not know Chad and Ichigo while Keigo introduces himself to them. Reiichi begins attacking Keigo, and because of Mizuiro's high praise of his friend, Chad and Ichigo decide to save him.

Keigo then thinks to himself about the happiness he feels and the connections he's established with others.

Characters in order of appearance :

1. Mizuiro Kojima
2. Mizuiro's Mother (voice only)
3. Nanako
4. Keigo Asano
5. Yasutora Sado
6. Ichigo Kurosaki
7. Reiichi Ōshima
8. Sorimachi

Episodes adapted from this chapter:

• Episode 227: Wonderful Error

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