Arc 1Yorozuya’s Bloody Commission

Duan Mu built ties with the Shiba Clan, fought Daimaru’s gang in District 79, and grew much stronger. After accepting a commission to defend Daimaru’s former territory, he arrived as Habutae’s forces…

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Yorozuya’s Growing Reach

Duan Mu expanded the Yorozuya’s work, fought off bandits and Jiu Su, and began treating and training Fourth Division members. Habutae and Nishijin-ori hired him to help with the conflict in West…

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3The Maggot’s Nest Commission

Duan Mu fought Gen'nai Kura, drew the Onmitsukidō’s attention, and accepted a monitored commission in Seireitei that put him in charge of cleaning and improving Maggot’s Nest. He built ties with the…

Chapters 51–7725 summaries

Arc 4The Zanpakuto and the Kenpachi

Duan Mu expanded Yorozuya’s reach, joined a mission to capture defectors, and awakened a Zanpakuto that Soi Fon had sealed rather than let him become a Shinigami. His clash with Kenpachi Zaraki left…

Chapters 78–10225 summaries

Arc 5The Human World Pursuit

While recovering and rebuilding his business, Duan Mu investigated Kosuke’s abduction and later accepted a Golden Seal Society commission to find three missing visitors in the Human World. He rescued…

Chapters 103–12825 summaries

Arc 6Hueco Mundo and the Stolen Pass

Duan Mu entered Hueco Mundo to rescue the Fujiwara siblings, fought powerful Arrancar, and survived with Tier Harribel’s help before returning to Soul Society. Back in Seireitei, he pursued new work…

Chapters 129–15325 summaries

Arc 7The Central 46 Invasion

Duan Mu tried to strengthen himself, protect Ishida Sōgen, and investigate Central 46 while Aizen’s schemes and Rukia’s assignment unfolded. He invaded Central 46 with Amanen Nayula, but Tōsen wounded…

Chapters 154–17825 summaries

Arc 8The Battle at Sōkyoku Hill

Duan Mu was assigned to the 9th Division as an acting captain while Ichigo and the other ryoka invaded Seireitei to rescue Rukia. When Aizen revealed his betrayal and took the Hogyoku, Duan Mu joined…

Chapters 179–20325 summaries

Arc 9The Arrancar Assault

Duan Mu survived the Espada’s attack on the Yorozuya and took on a Central 46 appointment while rebuilding his strength. When Arrancar later invaded the Human World to capture him, he fought them off…

Chapters 204–22825 summaries

Arc 10The Rebellion of the Zanpakuto

Duan Mu trained under Unohana, fought Aizen, and lost his spiritual abilities before helping resolve Muramasa’s Zanpakuto rebellion and confronting his own runaway Zanpakuto. He found a possible lead…

Chapters 229–25425 summaries

Arc 11The Battle for Karakura

Duan Mu restored his spirit body, helped Tier and the Arrancar defeat Barragan and revive their fallen comrades, then joined the battle against Aizen. After Aizen overwhelmed the defenders, Duan Mu…

Chapters 255–27925 summaries

Arc 12The Shadow Domain War

Duan Mu defeated Aizen, helped rebuild Hueco Mundo, and then confronted the Wandenreich as Quincy forces attacked the Arrancar. He trapped Yhwach in a one-on-one domain, but Yhwach linked himself to…

Chapters 280–30525 summaries