NO SHAKING THRONE

NO SHAKING THRONE is the twenty-fifth volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
Ichigo Kurosaki's recent battles with the Arrancar have proven that if he wants to protect his friends he must get stronger, and the only way to do that is to control his inner Hollow. Ichigo turns to the Visored, ex-Shinigami who have been Hollowfied, to teach him. But before his training begins, Ichigo must do battle against his Hollow self--winner takes his soul!

215. Tug Your God Out
Ichigo Kurosaki attempts to force the Visored to help him control his inner Hollow without joining them.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Shinji Hirako
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 4) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 5) Love Aikawa
 * 6) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 7) Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi
 * 8) Mashiro Kuna
 * 9) Kensei Muguruma

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 122: Visored! The Power of the Awakened

216. The Suppression of Darkness
Hiyori Sarugaki takes on Ichigo Kurosaki herself to force him to Hollowfy and demonstrate his power.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Love Aikawa
 * 4) Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi
 * 5) Mashiro Kuna
 * 6) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 7) Kensei Muguruma
 * 8) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 9) Shinji Hirako

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 123: Ichigo, complete Hollowfication!?

217. Hole In My Heart
Annoyed by the preliminary testing for his Hollowfication training, Ichigo Kurosaki convinces the Visored to begin his real training early.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Yuzu Kurosaki
 * 2) Karin Kurosaki
 * 3) Isshin Kurosaki
 * 4) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 5) Kon
 * 6) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 7) Shinji Hirako
 * 8) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 9) Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi
 * 10) Love Aikawa
 * 11) Kensei Muguruma
 * 12) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 13) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 14) Hollow Ichigo

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 123: Ichigo, complete Hollowfication!?

218. Dark Side of Universe 3
Ichigo Kurosaki faces off against his inner Hollow while the Visored prepare to fight the latter, now possessing Ichigo's body once more.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Hollow Ichigo
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Shinji Hirako
 * 4) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 5) Mashiro Kuna
 * 6) Love Aikawa
 * 7) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 8) Hiyori Sarugaki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 123: Ichigo, complete Hollowfication!?

219. Black & White 3
Both having activated the same Bankai, Tensa Zangetsu, Ichigo Kurosaki and Hollow Ichigo continue their battle.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Hollow Ichigo
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 4) Kensei Muguruma
 * 5) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 6) Shinji Hirako

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 124: Collision! Black Bankai and White Bankai

220. King & His Horse
While his real body continues to Hollowfy at a rapid pace, Ichigo Kurosaki finds himself disarmed by Hollow Ichigo.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 2) Shinji Hirako
 * 3) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 4) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 5) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 6) Kensei Muguruma
 * 7) Love Aikawa
 * 8) Hollow Ichigo

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 124: Collision! Black Bankai and White Bankai

221. Let Eat The World's End
Ichigo Kurosaki gains the resolve to tap into his killing instinct and concludes his battle with Hollow Ichigo.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Hollow Ichigo
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Kenpachi Zaraki (envisioned)
 * 4) Love Aikawa
 * 5) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 6) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 7) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 8) Shinji Hirako

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 125: Urgent Report! Aizen's Terrifying Plan!

222. NO SHAKING THRONE
Ichigo Kurosaki succeeds in conquering his inner Hollow and regains control of his body.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Love Aikawa
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 4) Kensei Muguruma
 * 5) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 6) Mashiro Kuna
 * 7) Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi
 * 8) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 9) Orihime Inoue
 * 10) Shinmura
 * 11) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 12) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 13) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 14) Sōsuke Aizen (envisioned)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 125: Urgent Report! Aizen's Terrifying Plan!

223. The Scarlet Creation
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto reveals Sōsuke Aizen's true goal to Orihime Inoue.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Orihime Inoue
 * 2) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 3) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 4) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 5) Chōjirō Sasakibe
 * 6) Jūshirō Ukitake (flashback)
 * 7) Sōsuke Aizen (flashback)
 * 8) Mayuri Kurotsuchi (flashback)
 * 9) Ulquiorra Cifer (flashback)
 * 10) Momo Hinamori
 * 11) Yasutora Sado
 * 12) Renji Abarai
 * 13) Kisuke Urahara

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 125: Urgent Report! Aizen's Terrifying Plan!