The results of the last volume push this one forward.

This does feel like a big set up but it works for the most part. Getting all the turtles riled up after what happened to Donnie. Shredder wanting his revenge and plotting it. Every character growing in different ways till it all comes to a big "Should be final showdown" moment at the end. I didn't love this volume as it felt more build up than payoff but it is still solid as always.