THE LAST 9DAYS

THE LAST 9DAYS is the sixty-first volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's Summary
After finally learning the truth about his mother and his own connection to the Quincy, Ichigo now faces off against his true Zanpakutō. Meanwhile, the Wandenreich prepares its final plans as Uryū’s role becomes clearer. The world’s last nine days now begin...

541. THE BLADE AND ME 2
Ichigo Kurosaki confronts Zangetsu over Ōetsu Nimaiya's claim that he is tied to Yhwach and not Ichigo's true Zanpakutō Spirit.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Yhwach (flashback)
 * 3) Zangetsu (Quincy Powers)
 * 4) Zangetsu (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 379: THE BLADE IS ME

542. THE BLADE IS ME
Ichigo Kurosaki comes to terms with his two Zanpakutō Spirits and gains his true Zanpakutō.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Zangetsu (Quincy Powers) (flashback)
 * 2) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 3) Zangetsu (flashback)
 * 4) Ōetsu Nimaiya
 * 5) Nonomi Nomino
 * 6) Tokie Tonokawa
 * 7) Mera Hiuchigashima
 * 8) Tsumiko Tsuchimiya
 * 9) Hasuka Hashihara
 * 10) Yhwach

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 379: THE BLADE IS ME
 * Episode 380: THE LAST 9DAYS

543. Letters
Yhwach introduces Uryū Ishida as his successor, to the shock and confusion of the Sternritter.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Yhwach
 * 2) Uryū Ishida
 * 3) Bambietta Basterbine
 * 4) Bazz-B
 * 5) Robert Accutrone
 * 6) Äs Nödt
 * 7) Mask De Masculine
 * 8) BG9
 * 9) NaNaNa Najahkoop
 * 10) Cang Du
 * 11) Jugram Haschwalth
 * 12) Askin Nakk Le Vaar
 * 13) PePe Waccabrada

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 380: THE LAST 9DAYS

544. Walking With Watchers
The Sternritter react to Uryū Ishida's appointment as Yhwach's successor while Kisuke Urahara makes arrangements for Orihime Inoue and Yasutora Sado in Hueco Mundo.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Uryū Ishida
 * 2) Yhwach
 * 3) Unnamed Wandenreich Soldier
 * 4) Bambietta Basterbine
 * 5) Liltotto Lamperd
 * 6) Meninas McAllon
 * 7) Candice Catnipp
 * 8) Giselle Gewelle
 * 9) Jugram Haschwalth
 * 10) Unnamed Female Wandenreich
 * 11) Askin Nakk Le Vaar (flashback)
 * 12) PePe Waccabrada (flashback)
 * 13) Bazz-B (flashback)
 * 14) Mask De Masculine (flashback)
 * 15) Orihime Inoue
 * 16) Yasutora Sado
 * 17) Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
 * 18) Kisuke Urahara
 * 19) Unidentified individual

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 380: THE LAST 9DAYS

545. Blue Stripes
Ichigo Kurosaki remains missed by his friends and family as 13th Division Lieutenant Rukia Kuchiki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai continue training with Ichibē Hyōsube and the Visored remaining in Karakura Town are tasked with cleanup by 5th Division Captain Shinji Hirako.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Yuzu Kurosaki
 * 2) Isshin Kurosaki
 * 3) Karin Kurosaki
 * 4) Renji Abarai
 * 5) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 6) Tenjirō Kirinji
 * 7) Byakuya Kuchiki
 * 8) Senjumaru Shutara (flashback)
 * 9) Ichibē Hyōsube
 * 10) Momo Hinamori
 * 11) Shinji Hirako
 * 12) Hiyori Sarugaki
 * 13) Hachigen Ushōda
 * 14) Lisa Yadōmaru
 * 15) Love Aikawa
 * 16) Keigo Asano
 * 17) Tatsuki Arisawa
 * 18) Mizuiro Kojima
 * 19) Shunsui Kyōraku

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 380: THE LAST 9DAYS

546. THE LAST 9DAYS
Captain-Commander Shunsui Kyōraku informs Ichigo Kurosaki's friends that he may not be able to return to the Human World while the Wandenreich's second invasion of the Seireitei begins.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Keigo Asano
 * 2) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 3) Tatsuki Arisawa
 * 4) Mizuiro Kojima
 * 5) Orihime Inoue
 * 6) Yasutora Sado
 * 7) Yhwach
 * 8) Uryū Ishida
 * 9) Jugram Haschwalth
 * 10) Hiyosu
 * 11) Akon

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 380: THE LAST 9DAYS

547. Peace from Shadows
The Sternritter launch their second assault on the Gotei 13, who have prepared to engage them.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Momo Hinamori
 * 3) Shinji Hirako
 * 4) Isane Kotetsu
 * 5) Rōjūrō Ōtoribashi
 * 6) Tetsuzaemon Iba
 * 7) Marechiyo Ōmaeda
 * 8) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 9) Nanao Ise
 * 10) Kiyone Kotetsu
 * 11) Sentarō Kotsubaki
 * 12) Jūshirō Ukitake
 * 13) Hiyosu
 * 14) Akon
 * 15) Niko Kuna
 * 16) Yhwach
 * 17) Askin Nakk Le Vaar
 * 18) Jugram Haschwalth
 * 19) Mayuri Kurotsuchi
 * 20) Nemu Kurotsuchi
 * 21) Bazz-B
 * 22) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 23) Rangiku Matsumoto

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 381: Peace from Shadows

548. The Thin Ice
2nd Division Lieutenant Marechiyo Ōmaeda is confronted by BG9 as 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya battles Sternritter "H" Bazz-B.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Marechiyo Ōmaeda
 * 2) Mareyo Ōmaeda
 * 3) BG9
 * 4) Bazz-B
 * 5) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 6) Rangiku Matsumoto

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 381: Peace from Shadows

549. The StormBringer
2nd Division Captain Suì-Fēng saves her lieutenant, Marechiyo Ōmaeda, and his sister, Mareyo Ōmaeda, from Sternritter "K" BG9.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Bazz-B
 * 2) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 3) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 4) Marechiyo Ōmaeda
 * 5) BG9
 * 6) Mareyo Ōmaeda
 * 7) Suì-Fēng
 * 8) Yoruichi Shihōin (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 381: Peace from Shadows

550. Blazing Bullets
Sternritter "H" Bazz-B and "K" BG9 thoroughly overpower their Shinigami opponents.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Mayuri Kurotsuchi
 * 2) Nemu Kurotsuchi
 * 3) Askin Nakk Le Vaar
 * 4) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 5) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 6) Bazz-B
 * 7) Suì-Fēng
 * 8) BG9
 * 9) Marechiyo Ōmaeda

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 381: Peace from Shadows

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