Vol. 1The Imperial Sword’s Journey
Liu Hao used his Imperial Sword and foreknowledge to change the fates of people threatened by Aizen and Yhwach while preparing Soul Society for the coming war. After settling in the World of the Living and helping Ichigo grow stronger, he returned to Seireitei, where he was framed for Aizen’s apparent murder and confronted Byakuya while protecting Hanatarō and Ganju.
Chapters 1–1004 arcs