Bleach Volume 61

In his inner world, Ichigo confronts Zangetsu as he confirms Ōetsu Nimaiya's revelation. Answering ambiguously, Zangetsu explains he has been honest save his name. Zangetsu also adds that it was Hollow Ichigo that always came to Ichigo's aid while admitting he initially tried to stop Ichigo from becoming a Soul Reaper to keep him safe from even himself. But handing over Ichigo's real Zanpakutō so he can use his full power, Zangetsu explains he later decided to help the youth after seeing his determination. Though Zangetsu fades, Ichigo still accepts him as "Zangetsu" alongside his hollow. Once Nimaiya finishes forging the new Zanpakutō, Ichigo finds it had become a new split Zangetsu. As the Soul Society prepare for war, the Sternritter are assembled before Yhwach as he announces Uryū will be his successor. Yhwach later confides to Uryū because he survived the Auswählen that claimed his mother 9 years ago. The Wandenreich later make their move and stage the final attack which Yhwach explains to Uryū will be the end of the world. Haschwalth confronts Shunsui and Nanao Ise while Mayuri engages Sternritter "D" Askin Nakk Le Vaar, Hitsugaya and Rangiku fight against Sternritter "H" Bazz-B, and Suì-Fēng and Ōmaeda are battling Sternritter "K" BG9.

The Last 9 Days
Contains chapters 541 - 550.