THERE IS NO HEART WITHOUT YOU

THERE IS NO HEART WITHOUT YOU is the thirtieth volume of the Bleach manga series.

Publisher's summary
Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are moving ever closer to the center of Hueco Mundo and rescuing Orihime Inoue. But their battles against the Arrancar are testing them in ways they never thought possible. Can they keep their honor in a world where it doesn't exist, or will Hueco Mundo leave an indelible mark on their souls?!

261. LEFTARM OF THE DEVIL
Yasutora Sado concludes his battle with Gantenbainne Mosqueda, but finds himself suddenly confronted by Nnoitra Gilga.

Summary:

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

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

262. Unblendable
With Nnoitra Gilga easily defeating and seemingly killing Yasutora Sado, Orihime Inoue and her friends are shocked by his loss as Rukia Kuchiki has an unexpected encounter.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Yasutora Sado
 * 2) Nnoitra Gilga
 * 3) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 4) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 5) Renji Abarai
 * 6) Uryū Ishida
 * 7) Pesche Guatiche
 * 8) Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck
 * 9) Orihime Inoue
 * 10) Ulquiorra Cifer
 * 11) Aaroniero Arruruerie
 * 12) Kaien Shiba (Aaroniero's forecasting)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 153: The Devilish Research! Szayelaporro's Plan
 * Episode 159: Yasutora Sado dies! Orihime's Tears

263. Unexpected
While Yasutora Sado's confrontation with Nnoitra Gilga concludes, Rukia Kuchiki reunites with Kaien Shiba, who has been masquerading as Espada #9.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Aaroniero Arruruerie
 * 2) Kaien Shiba (Aaroniero's forecasting)
 * 3) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 4) Nnoitra Gilga
 * 5) Tesra Lindocruz
 * 6) Yasutora Sado
 * 7) Kaien Shiba (flashback)
 * 8) Metastacia (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 154: Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion
 * Episode 159: Yasutora Sado dies! Orihime's Tears

264. Don't Say That Name Again
Kaien Shiba reveals his true nature to Rukia Kuchiki as 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai is confronted by Szayelaporro Granz.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Gin Ichimaru
 * 2) Ulquiorra Cifer
 * 3) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 4) Aaroniero Arruruerie
 * 5) Kaien Shiba (Aaroniero's forecasting)
 * 6) Renji Abarai
 * 7) Dondochakka Birstanne
 * 8) Szayelaporro Granz

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 154: Rukia and Kaien, the Sorrowful Reunion
 * Episode 155: Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidō
 * Episode 159: Yasutora Sado dies! Orihime's Tears

265. Bang The Bore
Renji Abarai finds himself outmaneuvered by Szayelaporro Granz as Rukia Kuchiki struggles to battle Kaien Shiba effectively.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Szayelaporro Granz
 * 2) Renji Abarai
 * 3) Dondochakka Birstanne
 * 4) Aaroniero Arruruerie
 * 5) Kaien Shiba (Aaroniero's forecasting)
 * 6) Rukia Kuchiki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 155: Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidō
 * Episode 159: Yasutora Sado dies! Orihime's Tears

266. Hide Away From The Sun
Overwhelmed by Kaien Shiba's Shikai, Nejibana, Rukia Kuchiki realizes that he is hiding something and uses Kidō to reveal the truth.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Aaroniero Arruruerie
 * 2) Kaien Shiba (Aaroniero's forecasting)
 * 3) Rukia Kuchiki

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 155: Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidō

267. Legions of the Reglets
Despite exposing Aaroniero Arruruerie's true form, Rukia Kuchiki is unable to overcome the power of his Resurrección, Glotonería.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 2) Aaroniero Arruruerie
 * 3) Kaien Shiba (Aaroniero's forecasting)
 * 4) Metastacia (flashback)

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 155: Rukia Retaliates! Release the Desperate Kidō
 * Episode 159: Yasutora Sado dies! Orihime's Tears
 * Episode 160: Testament, Your Heart is Right Here...

268. 君 死にたもうこと勿れ
Upon recalling an important conversation she had with Thirteenth Division Lieutenant Kaien Shiba long ago, Rukia Kuchiki gains the resolve to defeat Aaroniero Arruruerie.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 2) Kaien Shiba (recollection)
 * 3) Aaroniero Arruruerie

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 160: Testament, Your Heart is Right Here...

269. The End is Near
Aaroniero Arruruerie's death is sensed around Las Noches by the other Espada, who react in different ways to the first of their number falling.

Summary:

Characters in order of appearance:
 * 1) Rukia Kuchiki
 * 2) Aaroniero Arruruerie
 * 3) Uryū Ishida (flashback)
 * 4) Yasutora Sado (flashback)
 * 5) Byakuya Kuchiki (flashback)
 * 6) Orihime Inoue (flashback)
 * 7) Tier Harribel
 * 8) Baraggan Louisenbairn
 * 9) Zommari Rureaux
 * 10) Coyote Starrk
 * 11) Emilou Apacci
 * 12) Lilynette Gingerbuck
 * 13) Lumina and Verona
 * 14) Szayelaporro Granz
 * 15) Renji Abarai
 * 16) Ichigo Kurosaki
 * 17) Ulquiorra Cifer

Episodes adapted from this chapter:
 * Episode 160: Testament, Your Heart is Right Here...
 * Episode 161: The Cruel Arrancar, Ulquiorra's Provocation