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Very good points.

I've seen on discussions within other sites, where alotta people say Aizen can no longer become the final villain, simply because of the title of this arc ("The Thousand Year Blood War") being only a reference to the Quincies, and their (namely Yhwach) vendetta against the Soul Society. It's been argued that the title of "final arc" likely indicates that it all ends with Yhwach's defeat (hence, no more "Big Bad" villains).

I sincerely hope that's not the case. I believe Aizen needs to make a return. I think of a possible scenario where he is actually the one who kills Yhwach. "Behold, i have killed the one known as 'the Almighty'. My power is infinite and beyond immeasurable. You are now hopeless." That sounds like the Aizen i know.

And regarding my comment about the arc's title, it wouldn't be out of the question -- and definitely still relevant to that title -- if Aizen rises to the position of final villain. It could just end up being a factor to Aizen's plan. "The definitive key to my plan, was to use the Quincy emperor's return to power after a thousand years. That was my ace in the hole." Basically, think of this: Aizen had the Quincy king and army to unwittingly do his bidding. Main course of action being Yhwach killing the Soul King, so that Aizen wouldn't have to.

Being the final arc, i believe this would be a great twist for a climatic wrap-up to Bleach.

... Whatever does happen, though, i hope is not disappointing, underwhelming, or anti-climatic.