Bleach 423

Aizen’s sentence is pronounced by the Central 46
Aizen is seated in a chair, wrapped in dark bandages, muttering.
Central 46 is disgusted with his behavior.
BLEACH Chapter 423 Farewell Swords
Byakuya, Kenpachi, and Kyouraku, not wearing haoris, are getting chewed out by Yamaji.
Ukitake and two subordinates walk nonchalently outside the room.
Kurotsuchi is in Hueco Mundo conducting research.
In a dark cave, Hitsugaya trains alone, telling himself he can’t protect Hinamori this way.
Matsumoto looks on, remembering Gin.
“It’s because I liked/loved him.”
Ichigo wakes up in a room.
Orihime, Rukia, Chad, and Ishida are there.
Ichigo has been asleep for a month.
Rukia says that his shinigami powers are gone,
and that soon his remaining spiritual energy will disappear
Ichigo asks if he can go out. As he leaves he can’t feel the presence of souls.
Rukia says…this is farewell.
“Even though I won’t be able to see you, you can see me…Rukia.”
I’m completely glad…Ichigo”
Rukia gradually disappears.
“Give my regards to everyone. See you later, Rukia.
Thank you.”
Ichigo looks up at the blue sky.
The end.
No Bleach next week.
Resumption scheduled for Volume 48.