In the closing chapter of Volume 68, the freed Sousuke Aizen grinds the last of the Soul King's torrent to dust while a divided Gotei 13 recoils at his release. Backed by Shunsui, he then turns a devastating spell on the dark canopy, plotting to shoot the Soul King Palace down himself.
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Summary
Seated in his restraints, Aizen pulverizes the remaining torrent with his spiritual pressure while Rukia and Renji stare in disbelief. He greets Rukia with mock warmth, congratulating her on making lieutenant, before revealing that his sentence has been formally suspended. Shunsui claims the decision as his own and quiets the officers' outrage with the argument that pride cannot shield the world, and that turning wickedness against wickedness is no crime.
Key Events
When a fresh swarm descends, Aizen shreds it with condensed Reiatsu, then unleashes Hado 90, Kurohitsugi after Shunsui orders everyone back to the lab. The blast leaves the surrounding ground barren, prompting Urahara and Renji to marvel that captivity in Muken has only sharpened him. Aizen reveals the spell fractured the dark canopy, and rather than wait on Urahara's gate, he intends to exploit the gap in the barriers and fire the Soul King Palace down himself.
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Notes
This closes Volume 68, THE ORDINARY PEACE, within the Thousand-Year Blood War, and was adapted into Episode 397, AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT. Byakuya condemns the release as an insult to the Gotei 13, and Shunsui invites their retaliation once the Seireitei is safe. Aizen notes his chair survived the spell because it shares the material of his cross in Muken.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Bleach chapter 622, The Agony?
The Agony closes Volume 68 with the freed Sousuke Aizen pulverizing the last of the Soul King's torrent while a divided Gotei 13 reacts to his release. Backed by Shunsui Kyoraku, Aizen then turns a devastating spell on the dark canopy and plots to shoot the Soul King Palace down himself.
What spell does Aizen use in The Agony?
In The Agony, Aizen unleashes Hado 90, Kurohitsugi, after Shunsui orders everyone back to the lab. The blast leaves the surrounding ground barren and fractures the dark canopy overhead.
Why was Aizen's sentence suspended in this chapter?
Shunsui Kyoraku claims the decision to suspend Aizen's sentence as his own and quiets the officers' outrage. He argues that pride cannot shield the world and that turning wickedness against wickedness is no crime.
What volume and arc does chapter 622 belong to?
The Agony is the closing chapter of Volume 68, THE ORDINARY PEACE, within the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. Byakuya condemns Aizen's release as an insult to the Gotei 13.
Which anime episode adapts The Agony?
The Agony was adapted into Episode 397, AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT. In the chapter Aizen notes his chair survived the spell because it shares the material of his cross in Muken.
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