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 Tu joins Ichigo Kurosaki's battle against Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Renji Abarai
 * 2) Dondochakka Birstanne
 * 3) Yasutora Sado
 * 4) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 5) Pesche Guatiche
 * 6) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 7) Dondochakka Birstanne
 * 8) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 9) Renji Abarai
 * 10) Uryū Ishida
 * 11) Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio

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

253. Don't Call Me Niño
Ichigo Kurosaki accepts Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio's request to see his Hollow mask and finishes their battle.

Summary:

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

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

254. Deja Chocolate Aquí
Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio reveals his motivation in fighting Ichigo Kurosaki and lets him continue his journey.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio
 * 2) Nnoitra Gilga (silhouette)
 * 3) Aaroniero Arruruerie (silhouette)
 * 4) Szayelaporro Granz (silhouette)
 * 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
Sōsuke Aizen learns of Dordoni Alessandro Del Socaccio as Uryū Ishida continues his battle against Cirucci Sanderwicci.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Tier Harribel
 * 2) Aaroniero Arruruerie
 * 3) Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
 * 4) Baraggan Louisenbairn
 * 5) Nnoitra Gilga
 * 6) Yammy Llargo
 * 7) Coyote Starrk
 * 8) Ulquiorra Cifer
 * 9) Szayelaporro Granz
 * 10) Zommari Rureaux
 * 11) Sōsuke Aizen
 * 12) Gin Ichimaru
 * 13) Uryū Ishida
 * 14) Cirucci Sanderwicci

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

256. Infinite Slick
Pesche Guatiche joins Uryū Ishida's battle against Cirucci Sanderwicci and demonstrates his capabilities.

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
Faced with the power of Cirucci Sanderwicci's Resurrección, Golondrina, Uryū Ishida is forced to debut a new Quincy weapon.

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 Ishida turns the tables on Cirucci Sanderwicci with the potent combat capabilities of his Seele Schneider.

Summary:

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

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

259. Flicker Flames
With Cirucci Sanderwicci defeated, Yasutora Sado finds himself overwhelmed by Gantenbainne Mosqueda.

Summary:

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

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

260. RIGHTARM OF THE GIANT2
Having awakened the true form of his Fullbring, Brazo Derecha de Gigante, Sado demonstrate his increased level of power by overwhelming Gantenbainne Mosqueda.

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 Kurosaki and his friends gather on the beach for a sand art-building competition.

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!!