However, as Rukia is unable to regain her powers, Ichigo is given the daunting task of hunting down the Hollows that plague their town. To save his family, Ichigo accepts Rukia's offer of taking her powers and becomes a Soul Reaper as a result. It is then that he meets a Soul Reaper named Rukia Kuchiki, who gets injured while protecting Ichigo's family from the assailant. Ichigo Kurosaki is an ordinary high schooler-until his family is attacked by a Hollow, a corrupt spirit that seeks to devour human souls.