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You have new messages on Bleach Fan Fiction Wiki, Bleach Wiki, Fan Fiction{| cellpadding="5" class="box table colored bordered innerbordered style-basic" style="border-bottom: #cccccc 1px solid; border-left: #cccccc 1px solid; margin: 0px 0px 1em 1em; width: 26em; border-collapse: collapse; float: right; font-size: 90%; border-top: #cccccc 1px solid; border-right: #cccccc 1px solid" ! align="middle" colspan="2"|Characteristics ! align="middle" colspan="2"|Professional Status ! align="middle" colspan="2"|Personal Status Masaki Kurosaki (Mother, deceased) Karin Kurosaki (Younger Sister) Yuzu Kurosaki (Younger Sister) ! align="middle" colspan="2"|Zanpakutō ! align="middle" colspan="2"|First Appearance ! align="middle" colspan="2"|Voices Yuki Matsuoka (child) Mona Marshall (child) Eduardo Garza (Latin America) Ichigo Kurosaki (黒崎 一護, Kurosaki Ichigo) is a Human who also has Shinigami powers. He is the son of Isshin and Masaki Kurosaki, and elder brother of Karin and Yuzu. He is the protagonist of the Bleach series. {| class="toc" id="toc" summary="Contents"
 * align="middle" colspan="2" style="font-size: 130%"|Ichigo Kurosaki
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 * Name
 * style="width: 15em"|Ichigo Kurosaki
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 * Kanji
 * style="width: 15em"|黒崎 一護
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 * Romanji
 * style="width: 15em"|Kurosaki Ichigo
 * style="width: 15em"|Kurosaki Ichigo
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 * Race
 * style="width: 15em"|Human, Vizard
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 * Birthday
 * style="width: 15em"|July 15[1]
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 * Age
 * style="width: 15em"|16
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 * Gender
 * style="width: 15em"|Male
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 * Height
 * style="width: 15em"|175 cm (5'9")[1]
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 * Weight
 * style="width: 15em"|61 kg (134 lbs.)[1]
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 * Eyes
 * style="width: 15em"|Brown
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 * Hair
 * style="width: 15em"|Orange
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 * Blood Type
 * style="width: 15em"|A[1]
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 * Affiliation
 * style="width: 15em"|Ichigo's Group, Loosely Soul Society, unofficially Vizard, Karakura Town
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 * Occupation
 * style="width: 15em"|High School Student, Substitute Shinigami
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 * Team
 * style="width: 15em"|Ichigo's Group
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 * Base of Operations
 * style="width: 15em"|Kurosaki House, Mashiba, Karakura Town, Japan, Human World
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 * Marital Status
 * style="width: 15em"|Single
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 * Relatives
 * style="width: 15em"|Isshin Kurosaki (Father)
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 * Education
 * style="width: 15em"|High School Level
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 * Status
 * style="width: 15em"|Active
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 * Shikai
 * style="width: 15em"|Zangetsu
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 * Bankai
 * style="width: 15em"|Tensa Zangetsu
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 * Manga Debut
 * style="width: 15em"|Volume 1, Chapter 1
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 * Anime Debut
 * style="width: 15em"|Episode 1
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 * Video Game Debut
 * style="width: 15em"|Bleach: Heat the Soul
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 * Media Appearances
 * style="width: 15em"|Manga, Anime, Movies, and Video Games
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 * Japanese Voice
 * style="width: 12em"|Masakazu Morita
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 * English Voice
 * style="width: 12em"|Johnny Yong Bosch
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 * Spanish Voice
 * style="width: 12em"|Sergio Zamora (Spain)
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Contents
[hide]*1 Appearance
 * 2 Personality
 * 3 History
 * 4 Plot
 * 4.1 Agent of the Shinigami arc
 * 4.2 Soul Society arc
 * 4.3 Bount arc (anime only)
 * 4.4 Arrancar arc
 * 4.5 Hueco Mundo arc
 * 4.6 The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai arc (anime only)
 * 4.7 Fake Karakura Town arc
 * 4.8 Zanpakutō Unknown Tales arc (anime only)
 * 4.9 Beast Swords arc (anime only)
 * 5 Equipment
 * 6 Powers & Abilities
 * 6.1 Zanpakutō
 * 6.2 Hollowfication
 * 7 Affiliation
 * 7.1 Species Status
 * 7.2 Substitute Shinigami Status
 * 8 Relationships
 * 9 Trivia
 * 10 Quotes
 * 11 References
 * 12 Navigation
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[edit] Appearance
For the most part, Ichigo appears like a normal teenage boy; the one exception to that is his spiky orange hair, a trait that he has been ridiculed about for years. He is a fairly tall, lean-built person with peach skin and brown eyes. Since becoming a Shinigami he has become noticeably more muscular, as noted by his sister Karin. When in his spiritual form, Ichigo wears standard Shinigami attire with the addition of a strap across his chest. Initially it was a thick brown belt to hold his Zanpakutō sheathe,[2] but it later became a red rosary-like strap.[3] Ichigo's appearance has caused several people, including Jūshirō Ukitake, to notice a similarity to Kaien Shiba; the former lieutenant of the 13th Division.[4]

[edit] Personality
When he was young, Ichigo considered his mother to be the center of his world.[5] Ichigo always smiled whenever he was with Masaki and he was regularly at her side, holding her hand. Despite crying whenever he lost in a match at the dojo he attended, Ichigo started to smile again as soon as he saw Masaki when she came to pick him up.[6] At a very young age, Ichigo heard his father saying that his name means "to protect one thing", which instilled in him a desire to protect his mother. When his sisters were born he began attending a dojo for the sake of protecting them, since then the number of people he wished to protect has continued to grow,[7] causing Ichigo to risk his life to protect both his family and strangers.[8] [9]

As a Human teenager, Ichigo's personality is much more complex. Stubborn, short-tempered, occasionally confrontational, determined, outspoken, strong-willed and impulsive, he attempts to maintain a detached and "cool" image, despite claiming not to care about what other people think about him. He generally keeps his face set in a permanent scowl, with his eyebrows drawn together.[10] Ichigo notes that he is short tempered and that if somebody picks a fight with him he cannot help fighting back. He coldly refers to his teachers as “instructors”.[11] He is shown to be genuinely compassionate and empathetic about others, as seen by him promising to bring a Plus flowers[12] and a toy plane[13] or soothing others when they become upset.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-13">[14] Ichigo is also a capable student, ranked 23rd in his high school.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-14">[15] He studies regularly and does not neglect his schoolwork, claiming that he has "nothing better to do at home", though he actually works as hard as he does simply to overcome the misconceptions many have about him, which are based on his hair color and fighting.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-15">[16] Ichigo hates fortune telling, horoscopes, fengshui, psychics and anyone whose trade involves taking money from people for things that they cannot see.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-16">[17] He has difficulty remembering people's faces and names.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-17">[18] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-18">[19] He becomes extremely shy and uncomfortable around nude or immodestly dressed women, a fact both Rangiku Matsumoto and Yoruichi Shihōin have teased him for.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-19">[20] Ichigo has some trouble with authority and traditional respect. He is often quite rude and disrespectful when talking to those older than himself, calling Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto "gramps" and referring to several of the Shinigami captains by their given names.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-20">[21]

When it comes to fighting, Ichigo has a complex sense of honor. He regularly seeks to exact revenge for the actions of his opponent, such as instilling the fear of being murdered in Shrieker<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-21">[22] and cutting off the right arm of Yammy Riyalgo in retaliation for him ripping off Yasutora Sado's right arm.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-22">[23] He often taunts and belittles opponents when fighting, sometimes even attacking without warning.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-23">[24] Ichigo has a strong desire to win his fights<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-c110.2Cp9_24-0">[25] and to win them in what he views as a legitimate manner. To this end he has refused the aid of his inner Hollow, even when knowing that it would allow him to win.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-25">[26] Similarly, after regaining control of his body, he tells Ulquiorra to cut off his limbs so that they may have a fair fight<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-26">[27] and refuses to kill him when he is dying; saying that it was not the way he wanted to win.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-c353_27-0">[28]

Ichigo has even shown that he despises those who mistreat their allies in any way, even if they are his own enemies. He is disgusted when an individual berates his/her own allies, such as when Yammy calls Ulquiorra Cifer, Nnoitra Jiruga, and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez trash<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-28">[29]. He also expresses anger towards those who go as far as attacking their own allies, expressing that he cannot forgive those who murder their own comrades.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-29">[30]

Despite Ichigo's strong sense of good, his will to win can waiver at times, this directly affects his overall energy levels and fighting abilities. His absolute resolve is depicted by his eyes glowing bright blue and his body being engulfed in a bright blue aura. The same is included with his Hollow powers, in which his eyes glow yellow and his aura turns black. Ichigo’s abilities at their peak allow him to hold his own, if not contend, against the toughest opponents. His will to protect his friends is shown to be so great that, even when battle-worn, he can fight at deceptively high levels; as seen when he effortlessly caught Grimmjow’s punch when in his released state. However at the same time, his lack of resolve to win can also impede his spiritual energy and fighting prowess, as shown when he goes into a state of deep depression when he loses a major battle or lets a friend down. After losing his fight against Yammy and Ulquiorra, thanks to the crippling fear of his inner Hollow, Ichigo's will became so weak, he was unable to even defeat a weak Hollow until Rukia helped restore his resolve.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-30">[31]

[edit] History
Young Ichigo with Tatsuki Arisawa.Ichigo was born on July 15th, as the son of Isshin Kurosaki and Masaki Kurosaki, 15 years before he became a Shinigami. His sisters Karin Kurosaki and Yuzu Kurosaki were born a few years later. When he was four, Ichigo joined a karate dojo, where he met and befriended Tatsuki Arisawa. Tatsuki beat Ichigo in every match they had. Tatsuki would also help Ichigo if he was being picked on by bullies and cheer him up if he was upset.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dojo_5-1">[6]

Ichigo was able to see Pluses for as long as he could remember. He could see them so clearly that, as a child, he could not tell the living from the dead. This resulted in him appearing to other people to be looking at deserted places and talking to himself. This caused people to say that he could see ghosts, though when Tatsuki Arisawa asked him about this, he denied being able to see them.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-31">[32]

On June 17th, when Ichigo was nine years old, he and his mother were walking home alongside one of Karakura Town's rivers; which was swollen from heavy rain. Ichigo saw a girl near the river and thought that she was about to jump into it. Unable to tell the difference between ghosts and living people, Ichigo ran towards her to stop her, unaware that the girl was the lure of the Hollow Grand Fisher. Masaki tried to stop him, but he did not listen. After failing to grab hold of the girl, Ichigo lost consciousness for a time. When he awoke, Masaki was lying on top of him, covered in blood.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-32">[33] Starting the day after Masaki's death, Ichigo repeatedly skipped school to go to the riverbank where Masaki died. Tatsuki found him there, where he would stay from morning until night, wandering along the bank as if searching for his mother; squatting down if he was tired and then wandering some more.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-33">[34] Ichigo risking his life to protect Chad's coin.One day when Ichigo was twelve, prior to the Clinic opening, he heard the bell ring and answered the door to find a girl with her brother on her back. He had been in a car accident and was covered in blood. The clinic did not have the equipment necessary to save him and he died before an ambulance arrived to transfer him to Karakura Hospital. Sometime later, he learned that the girl was Orihime Inoue.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-34">[35]

Ichigo later entered Mashiba Junior High School. During this time, Ichigo had finally defeated Tatsuki in a karate match and had not had another match with her since.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-35">[36] Ichigo regularly got into fights with thugs, due to the unusual color of his hair. During one of these fights he protected Yasutora Sado from a group of thugs. When the thugs later abducted Chad, Ichigo found them and knocked down their leader, Yokochini. He used Yokochini's phone to ring for an ambulance for each of the five thugs, and then beat up all of them. After Chad was freed they made a pact to protect and fight for each other, they have remained good friends since.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-36">[37]

Shortly before Ichigo became a Shinigami, he and Chad began attending Karakura High School, and their reputations preceded them. During a fight with a gang led by Reiichi Ōshima, Ichigo and Chad met Keigo Asano and Mizuiro Kojima, saving the former in the process. While Keigo was initially afraid of Ichigo and Chad, both he and Mizuiro later became friends with them.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-37">[38]

[edit] Agent of the Shinigami arc
Rukia, wounded, about to give Ichigo her power.One evening, Ichigo confronts a group of skateboarders who had knocked over an offering to a dead girl. After beating an explanation out of them, he orders them to apologize to the ghost of the dead girl; who is floating behind him. When the skateboarders run away, Ichigo tells the girl that they scared them so much that they will leave her alone and apologizes for using her to scare them. He then promises to bring her some new flowers and tells her to hurry up and go to heaven.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-38">[39] When he arrives home, he has an argument with his father, Isshin Kurosaki, and storms off to his room; where he sees Rukia Kuchiki. Ichigo mistakes the Shinigami for a burglar and kicks her. Isshin comes to Ichigo's room to tell him to stop creating a ruckus, but when Ichigo informs him about the intruder, he tells his son that he cannot see anyone else in the room. As a result, Ichigo accepts that she is a ghost of some sort, but refuses to believe Rukia's explanation about Shinigami; causing Rukia to bind him with Kidō. As Rukia continues her explanation a Hollow attacks the Kurosaki Clinic. Hearing his sister's pleas for help, Ichigo breaks out of the Kidō and rushes to stop the Hollow.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-39">[40] Upon seeing the Hollow, Fishbone D, Ichigo is gripped by fear, having expected the evil spirit to be similar to a Human, rather than the monster standing before him. While reassuring himself, he notices that it is holding Yuzu and charges at it with a baseball bat in a futile attack. Rukia injures the Hollow, freeing Yuzu, and explains that the Hollow's target is likely him. Ichigo thinks this means that it is his fault that his family is in danger and his reckless actions force Rukia to shield Ichigo with her body; causing her severe injuries.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-40">[41] Seeing that Ichigo is truly determined to protect his family, Rukia offers to temporarily turn him into a Shinigami by piercing his chest with her Zanpakutō and transferring half of her power to him. However, Ichigo absorbs almost all of Rukia's power. Transformed into a Shinigami, Ichigo makes short work of the Hollow,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-41">[42] collapsing afterwards.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-42">[43] Rukia removes Ichigo’s soul from his body.The following morning, Ichigo awakens from a nightmare to find that his family have no memory of the attack and instead believe that a truck hit the clinic. When Ichigo goes to school he is horrified to find that Rukia, who is visible to the other students, is now a part of his class. After she threatens him not to make a scene, Ichigo brings Rukia outside, where she informs him that she is using a Gigai while she awaits the return of her powers. While she is recovering, Rukia insists that Ichigo take over her job. Ichigo initially refuses, saying that the only reason he fought the previous night was because his family was in danger. But Rukia forces his Shinigami form out of his body and takes him to a park where she has received word that a Hollow is about to attack. She then manipulates the situation to persuade Ichigo to perform her duties.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-43">[44] After having undergone some training with Rukia to improve his combat tactics,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-44">[45] Ichigo hears a beeping sound from inside his room and is startled when Rukia jumps out of his closet whilst trying to warn him of a Hollow attack. As a large hand bursts through the floor, Rukia dons her Skull Symbol glove and forces Ichigo's soul out of his body. Ichigo slashes at the Hollow's head, but only manages to slice off a portion of its mask, revealing the Hollow to be Orihime Inoue's brother; Sora.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-45">[46] Rukia explains that all Hollows were once a Plus, causing Ichigo to angrily say that he thought they were just monsters that had to be defeated, questioning what he has been killing up to that point. Rukia cuts him off, saying that Orihime is in danger.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-46">[47] As Rukia explains that Hollows often attack their relatives, she and Ichigo rush to Orihime's apartment.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-47">[48] Ichigo manages to stop the Hollow before it eats Orihime's soul, positioning himself between her and the Hollow and telling it that it will have to kill him first.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-48">[49] Ichigo notes that Tatsuki has been caught up in Sora's attack before realizing that Orihime's body is lying on the other side of the room. Ichigo turns to confirm that Orihime is still behind him and she exclaims that she thought it was him. Remembering Rukia's words that only other spirits can see Shinigami, Ichigo is puzzled by why Orihime can see him. Sora explains that he is talking to her soul, and that Orihime is already dead.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-49">[50] Sora uses Ichigo's Zanpakutō to purify himself.The Hollow attacks Ichigo with its scale-covered tail, which Ichigo is unable to cut, sending the substitute Shinigami flying through the wall. As Ichigo lands and comes to a stop in mid-air, the Hollow spits acid at him, burning his hands and causing him to drop his Zanpakutō. Sora then hits him from above, knocking him into the ground before returning to Orihime.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-50">[51] As Rukia wakes Ichigo, he notes that the battle is different, and that it has affected him. Rukia reminds him that Orihime's soul will be eaten if he loses.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-51">[52] Ichigo jumps back into the apartment, but is again shrugged off by Sora. As he threatens to kill Orihime, Ichigo cuts off his hand, telling Sora that older brothers are supposed to protect their siblings. Sora demands to know why Ichigo is interfering<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-52">[53] and insists that he will not give her to anyone else, especially Ichigo. As Sora tries to bite him, Ichigo tells him that Orihime does not belong to anyone. Sora charges at Orihime and bites her. Ichigo listens as she talks to her brother. As she collapses, Rukia arrives and tells him that she can be saved as long as the Chain of Fate is still attached to her body. As Rukia attempts to heal her, Ichigo reveals that Orihime had told him that her hairpins were a present from him and tells him that he should not think that he is the only one who is sad. Sora grabs Ichigo's sword and uses it to break off his mask, saying that he wants to disappear before he lose himself again. Ichigo tries to talk him out of it, but Rukia stops him, saying that he should let him disappear. She explains to him that Hollows defeated by a Zanpakutō are purified and sent to Soul Society. After Sora purifies himself, Ichigo asks Orihime how her injuries are but instead she tries to ask him other questions; only for Rukia to erase her memory.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-53">[54] Ichigo senses Yūichi Shibata inside the parakeet.When Ichigo remarks that his wounds have healed very well, Rukia tells him that she excelled at Kidō in the Shinigami Academy. Ichigo asks if there is a school for Shinigami, but Rukia changes the subject by asking him how to open a juice box. Mizuiro Kojima interrupts, noting that Rukia and Ichigo are together again, saying that they get along well. Ichigo denies this. When Mizuiro questions the impression Ichigo is giving those around him, Ichigo tells him that he would have died his hair long ago if he was worried by such things. As Mizuiro introduces himself to Rukia, Ichigo says that his hobby is womanizing, warning Rukia to watch out for him. As Keigo Asano arrives, Mizuiro tells him that Ichigo asked her out. Despite Ichigo's denial, Keigo congratulates him and introduces himself to Rukia, only to be interrupted by Reiichi Ōshima. Reiichi then asks Ichigo when he will dye his hair, claiming that Ichigo is copying his style. Ichigo reminds him that it is his natural hair colour and tells him to do something about his own hair, calling him a chicken and claims to be a thousand times stronger than him. Angered, Reiichi ignores Keigo's pleas not to fight and produces brass knuckles. He is then knocked out by Sado. As Sado explains his injuries, Ichigo notices that he has a parakeet with him. Rukia tells him not to worry, as the spirit inside of it is just a lonely Plus, which they should send to Soul Society that night. Ichigo complains about missing another night of sleep.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-54">[55] When Ichigo returns home, he finds his sisters busy helping with the injured from a car accident. He asks Isshin if there is anything he can do to help, but is told to stay out of the way. When Sado is brought into the clinic, Isshin asks him to help his friend. Ichigo notes that the wound on his back were inflicted by a Hollow, which Rukia confirms.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-55">[56] Karin pleads with IchigoThe following morning, Isshin tells Ichigo that Sado has disappeared from his room in the clinic. Ichigo rushes to school and asks Mizuiro if Sado is there. Realizing that he is not there, Ichigo runs out of the class just as his teacher is entering; telling her that he has a stomach ache. Rukia catches up to him, saying that she did not find him nor has she received any information about Hollows from Soul Society. She explains that Hollows can hide between the Human World and Soul Society, so Ichigo decides to try to track the spirit inside the parakeet. To Rukia's shock, Ichigo finds the Reiraku of the Plus and begins to follow it.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-56">[57] When they find Sado, he runs away from them. Ichigo tells him that it is dangerous to be by himself, but is distracted by a weakened Karin. Rukia tells him to bring Karin, who has collapsed, home. He complains, but when Rukia insists, he tells her to be careful as her power still has not returned. As he runs home with Karin in his arms, she tells him that she saw the memories of the child trapped within the bird and that the Plus saw his mother being murdered. She asks him to save the child.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-57">[58] After placing her in her bed, Ichigo rushes back to help Sado. Reflecting upon how long it has been since he last saw Karin cry, he promises to send the Plus to Soul Society.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-58">[59] Ichigo returns Shrieker's bombs.When Ichigo arrives to fight the Hollow, he stamps on its head and tells Rukia not to try to act cool when she is beaten up. He introduces himself to the Hollow, Shrieker, and tells him that he is the one that he should be fighting.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-59">[60] Rukia releases Ichigo from his body and he immediately injures Shrieker's shoulder while Rukia takes care of his body. Ichigo notes the small creatures nearby, commenting that he had seen them carrying Sado's birdcage and he was glad that he killed them. Rukia tells him that they spit out explosive leeches. Ichigo slices the creatures that jump at him, but the leeches they contain spill out and explode when Shrieker makes a noise with his tongue. Ichigo emerges from the smoke and hits Shrieker, asking him if he was the one who killed the child's parents, which he confirms. After listening to Shrieker's explanation, Ichigo becomes disturbed and the Hollow pushes his sword away; throwing more of his artillery creatures at him. Ichigo catches one and slams it into Shrieker's mouth. When the Hollow does not detonate them, Ichigo rips out its tongue,<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-60">[61] before stabbing his sword into Shrieker's leg. Ichigo asks him how it feels to be unable to move or fight, and if he can savour what it is like to be murdered. Shrieker rips his leg off to escape, causing Ichigo to mock him before cutting through his head. From this wound, the gates of Hell emerge. Rukia explains to Ichigo about Hell as the gates open and Shrieker is dragged inside. When Rukia tells the Plus that they will send him to Soul Society, Ichigo tells him that he might be able to see his mother there.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-61">[62] Ichigo questions the use of the Artificial Soul.The following day, Ichigo notes that Sado's memory has been erased. Rukia asks to speak with him and punches him when he refuses to talk in private. She drags him outside and gives him a Gikongan, a dispenser of Artificial souls. After explaining its purpose, and striking Ichigo for making fun of her, she forces him to try one. Ichigo is unconvinced by the replacement soul's personality, but is forced to leave it in his body when they receive an order from Soul Society.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-62">[63] After defeating the Hollow Ichigo rushes back, concerned about how the artificial soul is getting on. Upon noticing a broken window in his class, Ichigo jumps up to it, only to see his body jump out the same window and run away at an extremely high speed. As they chase after him, Rukia tells him that it must be a Modsoul.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-63">[64] Angered by the Modsoul's actions, Ichigo argues with Rukia, before asking her to explain what a Modsoul is. While listening to the explanation and looking at Rukia's drawings, he complains to himself that he cannot take it seriously because her pictures are so bad. Ichigo questions if Rukia is alright with the idea of the Modsouls being created and killed all for Soul Society's convenience, but she tells him that it is irrelevant as it is Soul Society's law which is there to protect Humans. Ichigo thinks to himself how the Modsoul must feel about being persecuted and then gaining his body.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-64">[65] As they search for him, they receive an order informing them of an immanent attack by a Hollow.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-65">[66] Hurrying to its location, they find the Modsoul is already fighting it. Ichigo rushes to his aid. When the Modsoul tries to ask why Ichigo saved him, he demands to know whose body it is while fending off the Hollow. The two continue arguing as they defeat the Hollow together. Kisuke Urahara arrives to reclaim the Modsoul, removing it from Ichigo's body. Ichigo asks him what he is going to do with it and, realizing that Kisuke can see him, he asks who he is. Rukia snatches the Modsoul back, dismissing him as a greedy merchant. She tells Kisuke that she is happy with the Modsoul and gives him to Ichigo; who thanks her for not throwing him away.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-66">[67] Ichigo has trouble sleeping, plagued by memories of Masaki's death.On the 16th of July Ichigo is woken by Kon who threatens to sneak inside his bag when he goes to school, to get him in trouble, if he does not get up. Ichigo throws Kon at the wall, reminding him that he has been told to act like a normal stuffed toy animal. Ichigo recalls how he and Rukia had searched for a body to place the Modsoul in, but ended up placing him inside a stuffed animal they found by the roadside. He also reminisces about how he came to call him Kon. Rukia complains about the noise they are making. Ichigo scrambles to hide her and Kon as Yuzu comes into the room to tell Ichigo that Mizuiro is waiting for him. Whilst hurrying to get dressed, Ichigo tells Mizuiro from the window that he has just woken up and to wait inside for him. Ichigo notes that Mizuiro's memory seems to have been erased, remembering that Rukia had told him that Kisuke, whose name he cannot remember, must have worked hard. As Rukia leaves via the window, Ichigo complains that Isshin did not wake him up as usual before noticing the date. Rukia asks why he has such a long face, but Ichigo says it is nothing and that "it's soon".<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-67">[68] When he arrives in school, Orihime says hello to him and he smiles back as he returns the greeting.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-68">[69] That night, the Kurosaki's hold a family meeting to discuss their trip to Masaki's grave the following day for the anniversary of her death. Ichigo asks Rukia if he can take tomorrow off from the Shinigami work for just one day, telling her that it is the day Masaki was killed.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-69">[70] Ichigo lies in his bed, a towel over his eyes as memories of that rainy night flash through his mind. As he walked with his mother he had seen a girl by the river bank take a step into the raging waters and had gone to rescue her. Ichigo covers his eyes, trying to block out the painful memories. His attempts are unsuccessful, as he remembers his mother calling after him as he ran to the girl. The next thing he remembers is being by the side of his dead mother.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-70">[71] Rukia asks about Masaki's death.On the 17th of July, while walking to the graveyard, Ichigo notes that it is very hot, completely different from the day Masaki died. When the twins see Rukia waving at them, Yuzu asks if Ichigo knows her, which Ichigo denies. Karin then says she thinks she has seen her before, prompting Ichigo to claim to have suddenly remembered that she is from his school and goes to talk to her, sending the girls ahead to the grave. Ichigo asks Rukia why she followed him