Bleach Volume 17 Upd Info

picks up in the eye of the storm. Captain Sajin Komamura’s intervention for Tōsen has failed, and Ganju’s attempt to save his sister results in a brutal injury. However, the core of this volume focuses on three major confrontations:

The narrative centers on the growing rebellion within the Soul Society as the execution of Rukia Kuchiki approaches. Bleach Volume 17

Just as all hope seems lost, a thunderclap interrupts the execution. Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, the man who swore to uphold the law even over his sister’s life, stops Gin’s blade. This is the volume’s first major shock. Byakuya reveals he cannot allow Rukia’s death because he has been fatally wounded by Ichigo. More importantly, he allows Rukia to live just long enough to say goodbye to her friends. It is a subtle but massive shift in Byakuya’s character from cold aristocrat to heartbroken brother. picks up in the eye of the storm

Proceed to The Deathberry Returns — which covers Ichigo vs. Byakuya and the reveal of Ichigo’s Bankai training. Just as all hope seems lost, a thunderclap

The epitome of Soul Society law, forced to defend the execution of his own sister against his subordinate. Yoruichi Shihōin:

140 through 148 (plus "Countdown to the End: 1" in some editions). Publisher: Plot & Key Moments