EL VERDUGO

EL VERDUGO is the thirty-ninth volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
The battle between the Shinigami and Sōsuke Aizen over the fate of Karakura Town continues with more warriors joining the fight. But when Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto enters the battlefield, can he put a quick end to Aizen's minions?

332. Stingy Stinger
Nirgge is defeated and Suì-Fēng continues to fight against Ggio.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Nirgge Parduoc
 * 2) Marechiyo Ōmaeda
 * 3) Suì-Fēng
 * 4) Ggio Vega

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 222: The Most Evil Tag!? Suì-Fēng & Ōmaeda
 * Episode 223: A Miraculous Body! Ggio Releases

333. Ash & Salamander
Suì-Fēng explains to Ōmaeda what it means to be in the Special Forces and Ggio reveals that his Resurrección has a second form, but is ultimately killed by Suì-Fēng, who then focuses her attention on Baraggan.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Marechiyo Ōmaeda
 * 2) Suì-Fēng
 * 3) Ggio Vega
 * 4) Baraggan Louisenbairn

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 223: A Miraculous Body! Ggio Releases
 * Episode 224: 3 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku's Crisis

334. Dregs of Hypnosis
Rangiku attempts to fight Harribel's three Fracción, but she is no match for them. Before Apacci can deliver a blow to her, a large ball of fire hits Apacci, protecting Rangiku.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Suì-Fēng
 * 2) Marechiyo Ōmaeda
 * 3) Baraggan Louisenbairn
 * 4) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 5) Cyan Sung-Sun
 * 6) Franceska Mila Rose
 * 7) Emilou Apacci
 * 8) Momo Hinamori

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 224: 3 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku's Crisis

335. chimaera chord
Kyōraku and Starrk end up fighting full strength in their battle when Kyōraku pulls out his second sword. Lilynette argues with Ukitake and readies herself for an attack. Meanwhile, Apacci, Sung-Sun, and Mila Rose release their Zanpakutō and summon a large Hollow beast before them.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 2) Coyote Starrk
 * 3) Lilynette Gingerbuck
 * 4) Jūshirō Ukitake
 * 5) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 6) Momo Hinamori
 * 7) Emilou Apacci
 * 8) Franceska Mila Rose
 * 9) Cyan Sung-Sun
 * 10) Ayon

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 224: 3 vs. 1 Battle! Rangiku's Crisis

336. El Verdugo
Ayon proves too strong for both Rangiku and Hinamori and takes down both of them with one blow. Before Ayon can finish them off, Izuru and Hisagi come to save them in the nick of time.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 2) Momo Hinamori
 * 3) Ayon
 * 4) Emilou Apacci
 * 5) Cyan Sung-Sun
 * 6) Lilynette Gingerbuck
 * 7) Jūshirō Ukitake
 * 8) Izuru Kira
 * 9) Shūhei Hisagi

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 225: All Lieutenants Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast

337. Hall In Your Inferno
Hisagi and Iba both try to defeat Ayon, but they both are taken down. As it turns to face Izuru, Ayon is suddenly injured by Yamamoto.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Emilou Apacci
 * 2) Izuru Kira
 * 3) Shūhei Hisagi
 * 4) Ayon
 * 5) Franceska Mila Rose
 * 6) Cyan Sung-Sun
 * 7) Tetsuzaemon Iba
 * 8) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 225: All Lieutenants Annihilated! The Terrifying Demonic Beast

338. Fall Into My Inferno
Yamamoto takes on Ayon.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Izuru Kira
 * 2) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 3) Ayon

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 226: Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!

339. The Deathbringer Numbers
After dealing with Ayon, Yamamoto defeats all of Harribel's Fracción with ease. Harribel reveals herself as Espada Three and Starrk reveals himself to be the First. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Ulquiorra's battle continues.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto
 * 2) Izuru Kira
 * 3) Franceska Mila Rose
 * 4) Emilou Apacci
 * 5) Cyan Sung-Sun
 * 6) Tier Harribel
 * 7) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 8) Coyote Starrk
 * 9) Shunsui Kyōraku
 * 10) Baraggan Louisenbairn
 * 11) Ulquiorra Cifer
 * 12) Ichigo Kurosaki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 226: Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!

340. The Antagonizer
Renji and Chad fight all the Hollows while Rukia begins her battle with Rudbornn. Meanwhile, up in the pillar, Ichigo and Ulquiorra continue to battle.

Summary :

Characters in order of appearance :
 * 1) Renji Abarai
 * 2) Yasutora Sado
 * 3) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 4) Rudbornn Chelute
 * 5) Ulquiorra Cifer
 * 6) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 7) Orihime Inoue
 * 8) Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 226: Fierce Fighting Concludes? Towards a New Battle!
 * Episode 267: Connected Hearts! The Left Fist Prepared for Death!