Bleach, v.61: The Last 9 Days by Tite Kubo

Bleach, v. 61: The Last 9 Days by Tite Kubo - 189 pages

Ichigo confronts Zangetsu and learns to meld his different powers together.  Uryu has just been named the successor of the Vandereich.  Ichigo's friends are warned to say goodbye to him as he might never return to the world of the living.  And the Soul Society is once again under attack.

There is a lot going on in this volume.  In fact, it is a little disjointed with all the different story lines it is trying to keep up with.  Yet, the story is progressing to the final battle.

Bleach, v. 56: March of the Starcross by Tite Kubo

Bleach, v. 56: March of the Starcross by Tite Kubo - 192 pages

Ichigo is Heuco Mundo fighting the Quincies when the Quincies attack the Soul Society.  The Soul Reapers are amazed to discover that the Quincies now have the power to steal their bankai -- all except for Ichigo's. 
Another volume in the popular manga series.

Bleach, v.55: The Blood Warfare by Tite Kubo

Bleach, v.55: The Blood Warfare by Tite Kubo - 192 pages

Even knowing that the Soul Society used him as bait, Ichigo continues to work as a deputy Soul Reaper in order to protect his family and friends.  But there is a new enemy in town.  They've issued notice that they will attack the Soul Society in five days.  They've also attacked and taken over Hueco Mundo.  When Ichigo goes to help his friends in Hueco Mundo, he realizes they an enemy that is very familiar.
This is the final arc in the Bleach storyline.  I can see where the groundwork has been set for it from the very beginning of the series.  I'm very interested to see how it turns out.