This article, Kay's Awakening: Birth of a Tsuji, is a stand-alone chapter that occurs during the events depicted in the Meian's Legacy mini-arc, which is part of Bleach: Cataclysm. It focuses on the awakening of Kay Hiroshi's Tsuji powers during her patrols, with Hawke and David Kori acting as her teachers and guides, who bear witness to her abilities. In addition this chapter serves as the début appearance of Axel, an enigmatic Quincy with links to Kay.