THE BLOOD WARFARE (volume)

For the episode of the same name, see The Blood Warfare.

THE BLOOD WARFARE is the fifty-fifth volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
The peace is suddenly broken when warning sirens blare through the Soul Society. Residents there are disappearing without a trace, and nobody knows who’s behind it. Meanwhile, a dark shadow is also extending itself toward Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends in Karakura Town...

480. The Blood Warfare
While the Shinigami Research and Development Institute is alarmed by a rapid spate of Hollow disappearances, two new Shinigami are assigned to patrol Karakura Town.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Akon
 * 2) Mayuri Kurotsuchi
 * 3) Ryūnosuke Yuki
 * 4) Zennosuke Kurumadani
 * 5) Shino Madarame
 * 6) Asguiaro Ebern
 * 7) Ichigo Kurosaki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 367: The Blood Warfare

481. The Tearing
The Visored and Shinigami notice strange occurrences in the Human World and Soul Society as Ryūnosuke Yuki is filled in on what has happened over the past two days.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 2) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 3) Ryūnosuke Yuki
 * 4) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 5) Orihime Inoue
 * 6) Uryū Ishida
 * 7) Yasutora Sado
 * 8) Shino Madarame
 * 9) Ikkaku Madarame
 * 10) Yumichika Ayasegawa
 * 11) Asguiaro Ebern

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 367: The Blood Warfare

482. Bad Recognition
Ichigo Kurosaki is attacked by Asguiaro Ebern as Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto finds himself confronted by a mysterious group.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Asguiaro Ebern
 * 2) Yasutora Sado
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Uryū Ishida
 * 5) Orihime Inoue
 * 6) Karin Kurosaki
 * 7) Yuzu Kurosaki
 * 8) Shino Madarame
 * 9) Ryūnosuke Yuki
 * 10) Ikkaku Madarame
 * 11) Yumichika Ayasegawa
 * 12) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 13) Luders Friegen
 * 14) Jugram Haschwalth
 * 15) 5 Unidentified Messengers

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 367: The Blood Warfare

483. KriegsErklärung
Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto learns the intentions of the Wandenreich as Asguiaro Ebern attempts to do something to Ichigo Kurosaki's Bankai. Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Luders Friegen
 * 2) 6 Unidentified Strangers
 * 3) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 4) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 5) Asguiaro Ebern
 * 6) Chōjirō Sasakibe

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 367: The Blood Warfare

484. The Buckbeard
1st Division Lieutenant Chōjirō Sasakibe reveals a terrifying capability of the Wandenreich as Asguiaro Ebern escapes from Ichigo Kurosaki.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Luders Friegen
 * 2) Jugram Haschwalth
 * 3) 5 Unidentified Messengers
 * 4) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 5) Chōjirō Sasakibe
 * 6) Asguiaro Ebern
 * 7) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 8) Yhwach

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 367: The Blood Warfare

485. Foundation Stones
After learning of 1st Division Lieutenant Chōjirō Sasakibe's death, Ichigo Kurosaki is met with the unexpected arrival of Nel Tu while Luders Friegen reports to Yhwach.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Luders Friegen
 * 2) Yhwach
 * 3) Asguiaro Ebern
 * 4) Ryūnosuke Yuki
 * 5) Uryū Ishida
 * 6) Yasutora Sado
 * 7) Orihime Inoue
 * 8) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 9) Shino Madarame
 * 10) Akon
 * 11) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 12) Jugram Haschwalth
 * 13) Tier Harribel

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 368: Foundation Stones

486. The Crimson Cremation
1st Division Lieutenant Chōjirō Sasakibe's funeral is held as Ichigo Kurosaki learns of Hueco Mundo being conquered and decides to aid the Arrancar.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 3) Pesche Guatiche
 * 4) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 5) Renji Abarai
 * 6) Chōjirō Sasakibe (flashback)
 * 7) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 8) Uryū Ishida
 * 9) Yasutora Sado
 * 10) Orihime Inoue
 * 11) Asguiaro Ebern (flashback)
 * 12) Kisuke Urahara
 * 13) Jugram Haschwalth
 * 14) Yhwach

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 368: Foundation Stones

487. BREATHE BUT BLIND
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends return to Hueco Mundo as the Jagdarmee encounter powerful Arrancar.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Kisuke Urahara
 * 3) Yasutora Sado
 * 4) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 5) Pesche Guatiche
 * 6) Orihime Inoue
 * 7) Quilge Opie
 * 8) Loly Aivirrne
 * 9) Menoly Mallia
 * 10) Emilou Apacci
 * 11) Cyan Sung-Sun
 * 12) Franceska Mila Rose

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 368: Foundation Stones

488. Bond Behind Blast
The Tres Bestias battle the Jagdarmee as the captains of the Gotei 13 prepare for war against the Wandenreich.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Emilou Apacci
 * 2) Franceska Mila Rose
 * 3) Cyan Sung-Sun
 * 4) Quilge Opie
 * 5) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 6) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 7) Orihime Inoue
 * 8) Yasutora Sado
 * 9) Akon
 * 10) Sajin Komamura
 * 11) Suì-Fēng
 * 12) Retsu Unohana
 * 13) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 14) Mayuri Kurotsuchi
 * 15) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 16) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 17) Shinji Hirako
 * 18) Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi
 * 19) Jūshirō Ukitake
 * 20) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 21) Kensei Muguruma
 * 22) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 368: Foundation Stones

489. March of the StarCross
The lieutenants discuss the disappearances in Rukongai. While Ichigo confronts Quilge, Yhwach plans to seize the opportunity to strike Soul Society.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Izuru Kira
 * 4) Nanao Ise
 * 5) Tetsuzaemon Iba
 * 6) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 7) Shūhei Hisagi
 * 8) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 9) Momo Hinamori
 * 10) Nemu Kurotsuchi
 * 11) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 12) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 13) Quilge Opie
 * 14) Asguiaro Ebern (flashback)
 * 15) Uryū Ishida (flashback)
 * 16) Yhwach
 * 17) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 18) Mayuri Kurotsuchi

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