The captains and lieutenants meet their Sternritter opponents across the Seireitei. Rose mourns Izuru's fallen squad, Renji and Byakuya defend the Sixth Division, and the battle lines of the invasion take shape.
Summary
Outside the Third Division, Rojuro Otoribashi learns his lieutenant Izuru and dozens of Shinigami have fallen. Sternritter U, NaNaNa Najahkoop, taunts him about Bazz-B's handiwork, but Rose, drawing dark inspiration from his grief, warns the Quincy he will not leave alive.
At the Sixth Division, Sternritter F, As Nodt, impales Shinigami on Reishi thorns until Renji Abarai intervenes with Zabimaru, praising a lone Shinigami's resolve and taking over the fight.
Elsewhere the matchups form: Bambietta Basterbine is halted by Sajin Komamura, Driscoll Berci faces Hisagi, Kyoraku approaches Robert Accutrone, Sui-Feng spots BG9, Ukitake meets a dark-haired Sternritter, and Hitsugaya squares off against Cang Du.
Renji's strikes fail against As Nodt's Blut Vene-hardened skin, and when Mask De Masculine attacks from above, Byakuya intercepts him with Senbonzakura, urging Renji to fight without restraint.
Key Events
The invasion settles into individual duels between captains, lieutenants, and Sternritter. Rose confronts NaNaNa, Renji and Byakuya take on As Nodt and Mask De Masculine, and numerous other pairings are established across the Seireitei. Renji discovers that As Nodt's Blut Vene renders ordinary strikes useless.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Bleach chapter 495, Bleeding Guitar Blues?
In Bleeding Guitar Blues, the captains and lieutenants meet their Sternritter opponents across the Seireitei. Rose mourns Izuru's fallen squad, Renji and Byakuya defend the Sixth Division, and the battle lines of the invasion take shape.
Who does Renji Abarai fight in this chapter?
Renji Abarai confronts As Nodt, Sternritter F, at the Sixth Division after As Nodt impales Shinigami on Reishi thorns. Renji intervenes with Zabimaru and takes over the fight.
What is As Nodt's Blut Vene in Bleeding Guitar Blues?
Blut Vene is a defense that hardens As Nodt's skin, and in this chapter Renji discovers that his ordinary strikes fail against it. This proves that the Sternritter cannot be beaten by force alone.
Which captain-Sternritter matchups are set up in chapter 495?
The chapter establishes several duels: Bambietta Basterbine is halted by Sajin Komamura, Driscoll Berci faces Hisagi, Kyoraku approaches Robert Accutrone, Sui-Feng spots BG9, Ukitake meets a dark-haired Sternritter, and Hitsugaya squares off against Cang Du. Rose also confronts NaNaNa Najahkoop.
How does Byakuya enter the fight in this chapter?
When Mask De Masculine attacks Renji from above, Byakuya intercepts him with Senbonzakura. Byakuya urges Renji to fight without restraint.
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