This arc saved itself from relative obscurity in its final volume, giving its existence in Bleach canon actual meaning with some well placed plot twists and acts of character development. A lot of Soul Society favorites manage to get some significant page space and Soul Society itself ends up benefiting from a bout of Kubo's erratic world-building style. Looking forward to the next story arc once Bleach 55 makes its way from the public library into my hands. ( )

Finally! Xcution was finished in this volume. And as we all know, it's still action-packed as it was in it's conclusion already. Byakuya, Rukia, Toshiro, Ikkaku, Renji and Zaraki already beat their opponents. Well, Zaraki defeated his for less than 10 seconds. :o

And they, the Captains achieved what they were meant to do. Kurosaki Ichigo finally made his decision regarding the truth behind the Deputy Representative Badge. He choose to protect his friends and family and to not become like Ginjo. He decided to trust Soul Society even though they were not entirely honest with him.

I liked this cause it really shows how Ichigo felt about Soul Society. He still accepts them and trust them fully. He didn't change. He changed them, all of the people in Soul Society. ( )