So... who the hell knows when volume 9 will be released now. SC is screwing with everyone and intentionally delaying releasing it. They got mad because people were asking about the release, so now they are screwing everyone else who is waiting patiently for it, when it was their own fault people are asking about it. They had put a post months ago, before they switched to the new site, that vol. 9 would be released with 7 and 8, then they didn't release it. Then they put up a post and a poll about 2 months ago, asking if people would prefer to have it released as a whole volume or as a single chapter each week. They never posted the results of the poll or gave any further information on the release.
Now, I understand that they are providing this service for free at their own expense and leisure, but, if you make these posts about a release and then don't follow up with the release, people are going to ask you what the deal is. Mind you, I'm not one of the people who was asking about it, but I do understand why people would get impatient after seeing posts announcing the release months ago, but the release never comes. I don't think it is right of them to get mad at those people and use that as an excuse to screw the majority of fans who are waiting patiently for the release.

Anyway, thats my rant, and thats is the current situation with vol 9. hopefully we will get it soon, but I wouldn't hold my breath.