THE SLASHING OPERA

THE SLASHING OPERA is the twenty-ninth volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends knew invading Hueco Mundo wouldn't be easy, but even the lesser Arrancar are pushing them to their limits! Can Ichigo, Uryū Ishida and Yasutora Sado find the inner strength to overcome the first line of attack, or will Orihime Inoue be stuck in Hueco Mundo forever?!

Tagline
"Hair and fingernails Are beautiful ornaments. So why do they seem so baleful When removed? The answer is simple. They are Previews of what is to come, of death."

252. REBUT TO THE BARON'S LECTURE
Nel intervenes in the fight between Ichigo and Dordoni.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Renji Abarai
 * 2) Dondochakka Birstanne
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio
 * 5) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 152: Ichigo Strikes Back! This is my Bankai

253. Don't Call Me Niño
Ichigo ends his battle with Dordoni.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Ulquiorra Cifer (flashback)
 * 4) Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 152: Ichigo Strikes Back! This is my Bankai

254. Deja Chocolate Aquí
Dordoni is killed by the Exequias.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio
 * 2) Aaroniero Arruruerie (flashback)
 * 3) Szayelaporro Granz (flashback)
 * 4) Nnoitra Gilga (flashback)
 * 5) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 6) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 7) Rudbornn Chelute
 * 8) Yasutora Sado
 * 9) Gantenbainne Mosqueda
 * 10) Uryū Ishida
 * 11) Cirucci Sanderwicci

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 152: Ichigo Strikes Back! This is my Bankai
 * Episode 153: The Devilish Research! Szayelaporro's Plan

255. DON'T BREATHE IN THE BUSH
Aizen is informed of Ichigo's progress.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Sōsuke Aizen
 * 2) Gin Ichimaru
 * 3) Szayelaporro Granz
 * 4) Uryū Ishida
 * 5) Cirucci Sanderwicci

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 153: The Devilish Research! Szayelaporro's Plan

256. Infinite Slick
Pesche joins Ishida's fight with Cirucci.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Dondochakka Birstanne
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Uryū Ishida
 * 4) Cirucci Sanderwicci
 * 5) Pesche Guatiche

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 153: The Devilish Research! Szayelaporro's Plan
 * Episode 156: Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship?

257. The Slashing Opera
Ishida continues his fight with Cirucci.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Uryū Ishida
 * 2) Pesche Guatiche
 * 3) Cirucci Sanderwicci

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 156: Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship?

258. Seeleschneider
Uryū ends his battle with Cirucci.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Uryū Ishida
 * 2) Kisuke Urahara (flashback)
 * 3) Ryūken Ishida (cover)
 * 4) Cirucci Sanderwicci
 * 5) Pesche Guatiche

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 157: Ishida's Trump Card, the Cutter of Souls

259. Flicker Flames
The Exequias finish off Cirucci while Sado shows off his true power to Gantenbainne.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Uryū Ishida
 * 2) Cirucci Sanderwicci
 * 3) Pesche Guatiche
 * 4) Yasutora Sado
 * 5) Gantenbainne Mosqueda

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 157: Ishida's Trump Card, the Cutter of Souls

260. RIGHTARM OF THE GIANT2
Sado explains to Gantenbainne that his powers are more like a Hollow and begins to overpower his opponent.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Yasutora Sado
 * 2) Gantenbainne Mosqueda

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 158: Right Arm of the Giant, Left Arm of the Devil

BLEACH on the BEACH!!
Ichigo and Orihime accompany the Gotei 13 to the beach.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Jūshirō Ukitake
 * 2) Sentarō Kotsubaki
 * 3) Kiyone Kotetsu
 * 4) Ikkaku Madarame
 * 5) Renji Abarai
 * 6) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 7) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 8) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 9) Orihime Inoue
 * 10) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 11) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 12) Tōshirō Hitsugaya

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 228: Summer! Sea! Swimsuit Festival!!