THE BATTLE

For the episode of the same name, see The Battle.

THE BATTLE is the fifty-ninth volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
After the defeat of the Shinigami by the mysterious group of warriors calling themselves the Wandenreich, Ichigo heads to the Royal Palace to heal his wounds. With that accomplished, it's time to get stronger! But does Ichigo have what it takes to survive some super-intense training?!

521. A Piggy Party
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai feast at the Gatonden.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Kon
 * 4) Kirio Hikifune
 * 5) Senjumaru Shutara (flashback)
 * 6) Ichibē Hyōsube (flashback)
 * 7) Tenjirō Kirinji (flashback)
 * 8) Ōetsu Nimaiya

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 375: THE DROP

522. Love it
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai visit the palace of Ōetsu Nimaiya, inventor of the Zanpakutō.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Mera Hiuchigashima
 * 2) Ōetsu Nimaiya
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Renji Abarai
 * 5) Kon
 * 6) Various Zanpakutō

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 376: The Battle

523. Swords of Origin
Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai fight for survival against the Asauchi as 4th Division Captain Retsu Unohana begins her duel with 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Various Zanpakutō
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Ōetsu Nimaiya
 * 5) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 6) Retsu Unohana
 * 7) Shunsui Kyōraku

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 375: THE DROP

524. THE DROP
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki founds himself completely outmatched by 4th Division Captain Retsu Unohana.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Isane Kotetsu
 * 2) Yachiru Kusajishi
 * 3) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 4) Retsu Unohana

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 375: THE DROP

525. Edges
4th Division Captain Retsu Unohana details how she inadvertently led 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki to suppress his power as the two continue to battle.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 2) Retsu Unohana
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki (flashback)
 * 4) Nnoitra Gilga (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 376: The Battle

526. The Battle
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki concludes his battle with 4th Division Captain Retsu Unohana.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Retsu Unohana
 * 2) Kenpachi Zaraki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 376: The Battle

527. Eliminate From Heaven
11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki hears the voice of his Zanpakutō Spirit for the first time as Ōetsu Nimaiya determines the results of the Asauchi test.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Kenpachi Zaraki
 * 2) Retsu Unohana
 * 3) Yhwach (flashback)
 * 4) Byakuya Kuchiki (flashback)
 * 5) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 6) Renji Abarai
 * 7) Kenpachi Kiganjō (flashback)
 * 8) Ōetsu Nimaiya
 * 9) Mera Hiuchigashima

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 376: The Battle

528. Everything But the Rain
Isshin Kurosaki finally reveals his past to Ichigo Kurosaki.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 2) Kisuke Urahara (flashback)
 * 3) Yasutora Sado (flashback)
 * 4) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck (flashback)
 * 5) Pesche Guatiche (flashback)
 * 6) Orihime Inoue (flashback)
 * 7) Isshin Kurosaki
 * 8) Ikumi Unagiya
 * 9) Masaki Kurosaki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 377: Everything But the Rain

529. Everything but the Rain Op.2 "The Rudiments"
10th Division Captain Isshin Shiba heads to Karakura Town to investigate a series of murders.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Ōetsu Nimaiya
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Rikū Togakushi (flashback)
 * 4) Taketsuna Gori (flashback)
 * 5) Ikkaku Madarame (flashback)
 * 6) Shunsui Kyōraku (flashback)
 * 7) Tenjirō Kirinji (flashback)
 * 8) Kirio Hikifune (flashback)
 * 9) Senjumaru Shutara (flashback)
 * 10) Kenpachi Zaraki (flashback)
 * 11) Isshin Kurosaki
 * 12) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 13) Rangiku Matsumoto
 * 14) Tōshirō Hitsugaya
 * 15) Sōsuke Aizen
 * 16) Gin Ichimaru
 * 17) Kaname Tōsen

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 377: Everything But the Rain

530. Everything But the Rain op.3 "Dark of the Moon"
As Ryūken Ishida ruminates on Masaki Kurosaki's future within his family, 10th Division Captain Isshin Kurosaki discovers the perpetrator of the murders in Naruki City.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Isshin Kurosaki
 * 2) Masaki Kurosaki
 * 3) Izumi Ishida
 * 4) Ryūken Ishida
 * 5) Kanae Katagiri
 * 6) White

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 377: Everything But the Rain

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