The Training of John Arc

The Training of John is the account of John Kakusei's recovery of his Shinigami powers after his battle with Ryūketsu Ōtamu. This story primarily focuses on John Kakusei's growth as a Shinigami and as a person.

Part I: Recovery Begins

 * 1) Akireiki
 * 2) Fuyu No Arashi
 * 3) Haru Hyōki
 * 4) Ryojō
 * 5) The Season God's Second Fall

Part II: Desperate

 * 1) New Perspective: John Kakusei VS Nodoka Kumori
 * 2) In His World: John Kakusei VS Ryojō
 * 3) The Truth About John's Zanpakutō

Part III: Unbreakable

 * 1) The Return of the Season God
 * 2) The Fruits of His Studies: John Kakusei VS Hikaru Kurosaki
 * 3) Convincing the Brother: John Kakusei VS Mizu Kurosaki