User blog comment:Godisme/Deicide 16/@comment-1906999-20100730134911

Huzzah! I knew Gin was my favorite character for a reason. The chapter was fantastic, even after reading the spoiler!

First off is the whole Rangiku is-she-really-dead question, and the cold way Gin responded makes me think she's alive yet. You could tell Aizen didn't believe him at first, with that strong glance he gave like when they first arrived in RKT, but he just accepted it by her lack of reiatsu. Honestly, Gin's and Rangiku's interaction was way to short for me to believe it was real.

Gin's reiteration of his snake-like persona was entertaing to watch, and really is complimented by his REAL bankai. It makes me think of his sword like his snake fang injecting his poison into his prey. Also, I think this is the first bankai to have a release command (Kill, Kamishini no Yari).

And lastly, Aizen squirming. The last page was phenominal, seeing Aizen without the entire left half of his torso made me so happy! (Sorry Godisme) This the first time Aizen has really shown any concern for himself since that whole Momo thing.

In regards to Aizen dying from this, I'd say it's a 90% chance of him staying alive. He has four options at this point... 1. He dies, plain and simple, but unlikely 2. The hogyoku is able to heal him completely, and we end up with the same Aizen we know and (don't) love 3. Aizen reverts to his old form, which would make it more understanable and reasonable for Ichigo to beat him from then on 4. This one is my favorite. Recall that Aizen said the Hogyoku had its own will, and the theory of it taking over Aizen's body? I could see this happening now in a similar way that Shirosaki took over Ichigo in their fight against Ulqui.

Overall, fantastic chapter. This is what most people have been waiting for since the beginning of Deicide. Can't wait until next week! And I promise to not even bring up the spoiler this week >.<