Yammi is crushed in a nice colored page, it seems he’s orange. Anyway, next comes the cover, really original and cool lol. It’s nice to see Frankenstein Ichigo.

But, Yammi’s not crushed, not even slightly. He rambles on about him being the strongest, how the other arrancares were trash and Ichigo mentions the "connection" he made with them. He won’t tolerate more trash talking about them but, his mask doesn’t come on and Yammi catches him.

He’s about to be killed when Zaraki and Byakuya finally decide that they ought to do something and appear. They easily cut Yammi. Byakuya seems to be the first to fight. It will be interesting, can’t wait to see this fight and learn about Ichigo.

No idea why he felt odd. First, maybe this new mask, representing his last berserk hollowification, is so strong that it takes an huge toll on his body and he can’t use it for more than 2 minutes. But, then again, he didn’t hurt Yammi at all. Is it because Yammi is strong? Or is it that he was really weak?

I thought Ichigo’s development had finally reached it’s peak but, it looks like he will still have to find out how to use his "berserk" powers.

• Personal Enjoyment: 4/5

Eyes Of The Victor

Everyone beneath the dome has fallen. Ichigo arrives just in time to save Rukia. He’s looking really cool. He gets Yammi away from them and then easily takes him out. There’s always a chance Yammi’s not down quite yet but, i don’t think so. Anyway, Ichigo’s mask is different now. His expression is also really different and interesting. Bleach has always been about finding a reason to fight, to really want to fight, really mean the action of his zanpakutou, not sure how his new "personality" fits in this.

Still, he’s damn strong, he took the strongest Espada down really easily. Even though others, like Kyoraku also took Espadas down without even going bankai, I think Ichigo may have surpassed everyone and will probably be decisive in the battle against Aizen.

If Yammi’s down, they will probably reach the real world in two chapter, I think. Anyway, great chapter, Ichigo looked really cool, can’t wait to see them coming to the real world and Aizen’s expression.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

Shout At The Dark

Kensei goes Bankai to take care of Wonderweiss. I guess he was feeling left out, being the only to not use part of his real power.

Anyway, on to Aizen. He manages to provoke Hiyori and Gin takes her out. It was all done very stylishly. Hirako catches her. He remembers Ohirime and shouts for Ichigo to come back already. But, for now, it really seems like Hiyori will die.

Anyway, after the shout, somewhere, Ichigo is seen dashing down. I got a little confused as to his location but, he’s probably still in Hueco Mundo and I think the plot is going to shift there again at this point. Can’t wait to see Ichigo’s new strength and him fighting back Yammi.

About Kensei and Wonderweiss, not sure if that blast was supposed to kill Wonderweiss or if we will still see their battle. Although I doubt it, now that all Arrancars have been dismissed as threats. Also, now that I think about, Yammi and Ulquiorra were the most powerful Arrancars. Yammi being number 0 and Ulquiorra achieving a second resurrection.. Aizen brought the wrong ones to the real world lol.

Nice chapter, I’m hoping to get back to Hueco Mundo next and see Yammi’s fight.

• Personal Enjoyment: 4/5

Execution, Extinction 2

Aizen seems really disgusted that his Espadas are so "week", in his opinion. And that he alone is supposedly more powerful than all of them together lol.

Halibel still tries to get revenge but, she basically attacks an illusion, like a shadow clone, and Aizen kills her from behind, same trick he used against Hitsugaya, long ago.

Well, I was afraid he would run or something so he could make a new plan but, no. He’s really taking the whole Gotei 13 and the Vizards alone, I mean, along with Gin and Tousen. He even jokes about the Vizards.

Meanwhile, Wonderweisse is not dead yet. Mashiro is taking her time but, her mask comes off and Wonderweisse gets the advantage for some seconds. Kensei appears and I doubt he’s not killing Wonderweisse in the first pages of the next chapter. I hope so at least.

Right now, I really want to see Aizen fight for real for the first time.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

What We Protect

It seems Stark really is down. Halibel is taken down quickly by the three joint opponents. Meanwhile, it seems Gin has been the one fighting Shinji. Anyway, Aizen interrupts them. It seems, whatever his first objective was, it’s done. He goes and personally gives Halibel the last blow. He then calls Gin and Tousen.

It kind of looks like he’s going away.. But, I don’t think he should/could just escape. This is supposed to be the grand finale. He can’t just "oh, I need stronger allies, I’ll go back and do all this again"..

I really interested in what will happen. Bleach has become much more interesting again. Can’t wait for the next.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

Gray Wolves,
Crimson Blood,
Raven Clothes,
Ivory Bones

And who’s the attacker? Kyoraku. Really, I love his character. He’s quite the relaxed, lets all be friends, love woman, guy. Kind of a cliché at first but, his was of thinking when it comes to it, combined with that relaxed attitude, really make a complex character. Kind of hard to figure out entirely but, I really like him. He’s been one of my favorites ever since he first started taking this battle seriously.

His zanpakutou’s ability is also something quite original and weird. Anyway, he takes Love and Rose’s place and is prepared to finish the fight. He has some difficulties but, he really looks confident this time. He ends up getting what looks like a "fatal" hit.

Meanwhile, we are let into Stark’s mind. I really liked his past of solitude and his feelings. He’s in a situation where I wouldn’t think he’s anywhere near motivated to fight, contrary to Kyoraku right now. My wish for the plot would be for him to turn against Aizen, although I know, even if it happened, he won’t survive this fight. At least, it looks obvious to me.

I really liked this chapter, I’m looking forward to the end of this fight.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

Wolves Ain’t Howl Alone

Hum, really intriguing chapter. Anyway, Rose and Love fight the wolves. It seems like they are much like really powerful cero’s and can explode when near the target.

They fight them off but eventually get caught in an explosion. They seem pretty hurt but, I doubt it’s far from over. They haven’t even gone to bankai (I think).

So, Stark prepares to try and finish the battle when he’s suddenly pierced from behind by some shadow-like sword.

Who has done this? I’m really intrigued.. I’m not sure why but, Ichigo keeps popping to my mind lol Although I don’t think Kubo would finish the battle in Hueco Mundo like that, without us being shown.

Anyway, I’m really intrigued. What’s your thoughts on the attacker? Maybe one of the Vizards, we don’t really know their powers or abilities so, I think it’s the most probable.

Nice chapter, kind of intense and good cliffhanger.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5

The Metal Cudgel Finger

Love and Rose have a nice short dialog about vengeance and death. Love releases and attacks Stark. Stark doesn’t really try and is surprised by Love’s attack. He thinks about battling, someone will just dye if he fights, either be it him or his opponent, he just wants to go away but, Lilynette puts his head back in the fight.

It was interesting to hear him think "It’s not like Aizen will come and save us". It’s like he knows there’s no real feeling between Aizen and them, they are just being used, nobody is gonna save nor mourn anybody like the shinigami do. It also seemed like Aizen was super strong and could save them all.

Anyway, on to the fight, Love’s shikai is really cool. He ends up putting on the mask and making some really powerful attack. But, Stark is okay and has brought something more with him. Tons of hollow-like wolves have appeared. Not sure how they will fight or be used. Anyway, I’m really curious. I also liked Love’s mask a lot, I hadn’t had a chance to view it in detail, I think it’s one of the more evil/demon like masks.

Overall, nice fight, I liked this chapter better than the last ones.

• Personal Enjoyment: 5/5