Bleach Volume 19

Revealed to have been loyal to Yoruichi while her lieutenant before bearing a grudge her former captain for abandoning her and the Soul Society, Soi Fon finally breaks down upon being outmatched by Yoruichi. Meanwhile, Ichigo and Byakuya take their fight to the next level by releasing their bankai. With his bankai Tensa Zangetsu, Ichigo's speed considerably increases to overpower Byakuya. However, Ichigo cannot fully control his bankai and as he is about to be defeated, his inner-hollow temporarily assumes control of his body. But Ichigo manages to suppress his inner-hollow before he and Byakuya focus the remainder of their powers in a final clash. Explaining to he allowed Rukia's execution he values the law above all else, Byakuya admits defeat as Ichigo has convinced him not to execute Rukia. Meanwhile, Tōshirō Hitsugaya and Rangiku Matsumoto head to the Central 46 Chambers, learning the members of the highest authority in the Soul Society are all dead.

The Black Moon Rising
Contains chapters 159 - 168.