Arc 1Academy Prodigy

Kyōsuke Kuchiki entered Shin'ō Academy, displayed extraordinary Kidō and combat abilities, and helped Gin Ichimaru pursue revenge against Sōsuke Aizen. After Kyōsuke defeated an Adjuchas and dozens of Gillians during a Hollow attack, the captains recognized his strength, and he reached graduation with his choice of division still ahead.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Kenpachi and the Hollowfication Incident

Kyōsuke Kuchiki joined the Kidō Corps, defeated Kiganjō, and found Kenpachi Zaraki to inherit the Kenpachi name and 11th Division captaincy. After ten years of preparation, Kyōsuke let Aizen’s plan against Shinji Hirako’s group proceed, hoping to obtain the perfected Hōgyoku as the Hollowfication Incident began.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries