This volume was actually pretty damn fun.

The gang finally got shot into the sky and forced into Soul Society. But of course Ichigo is met with aggression as one of the soul reapers decides he doesn't belong. Will Ichigo be able to stop him? Will the others not separated from their leaders be able to come together? Oh and behind the scenes the captains of the soul society seem to be having their own civil war.

All of this works for most part. Predictable? yes. But fun and exciting because of the well drawn fight scenes, decent comedy moments, and well paced action. Soul Society is where it gets good, and if I remember correctly after this becomes great. A 3.5 out of 5.