User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 549 - The Stormbringer/@comment-5657895-20130918062953

I knew Shunko would be used, but I'm surprised it didn't break through the Blut Vene.

And BG9's torture of Oomeada and Mareyo was just depressing. Damn, what a low depth to sink to. We've all seen more overly malevolent things in Bleach no doubt, but seeing a robot torture a harmless little girl in front of her goofball brother was just tragic. Hopefully the poor kid doesn't end up dead.

Bazz-B is still kicking. He'll go Vollstandig and likely beat Toshiro. BG9 will probably show us his Sacred Script K powers.

I'm predictaing we seen Mayuri and Askin fight as well as Sui Feng and Toshiro get overpowered, maybe even Shunsui too in the next few chapters. No doubt the likes of Kenpachi, Ukitake, and possibly Shinji will beat off the Stern Ritters for another round of respite.