User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 581 - THE HERO 2/@comment-11477779-20140521190222

I wouldn't be worried about Ichigo showing up. There will probably be multiple instances of flashback episodes detailing other events happening simultaneously that cut in. Let's face it, Ichigo HAD to get there sooner or later. I was starting to think he stopped off for ice cream or something! I think there are still plenty of stories to tell before this arc comes to a conclusion.