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Bleach Vol. 14
The day of reckoning has arrived in the Soul Society, where unrest and dissent are running rampant. Soul Reaper is pitted against Soul Reaper when many denizens of the Seireitei ally themselves with Ichigo and his friends, who are struggling to navigate their way through the madness. While Rukia stands on the Sokyoku on the brink of execution, Ichigo and his dedicated comrades all race to save her life. Will they make it in time, or will the power of one million zanpaku-tô consume her life?
Amazon.com Director Noriyuki Abe juggles fantastic action, special effects, character drama, and comedy as this segment of Bleach fulfills its subtitle, The Rescue. The morning of Rukia's execution dawns, and Ichigo arrives just in time to save her. When she fusses at him for ignoring her warnings to stay away, he replies, "Good thing I don't listen to you." Ichigo's actions have precipitated a civil war within the Soul Society. Some of the most powerful captains square off against their former masters in supernatural battles. Shunsui and Ukitake even dare to challenge Head Captain Yamamoto. In a lengthy flashback, the audience learns that Yoruichi was a princess in the fortified realm of the Seireitei before she fled to Earth and disguised herself as a talking cat. But the key to the conflict is the battle between Ichigo and Rukia's haughty brother Byakuya. Ichigo draws on the grueling training he received from Urahra, Yoruichi, and Zangetsu as he fends off the clouds of razor-sharp blades Byakuya summons. This no-holds-barred adventure will leave fans on the edge of their seats, waiting for the conclusion of the otherworldly duel. (Rated "Teen," suitable for ages 13 and older: violence, grotesque imagery, alcohol use) --Charles Solomon
