User blog comment:TVthePunisher/409 - ...still on Decide I see.../@comment-1906999-20100624004757

I'm pretty sure someone on thse blogs stated the deicide chapters would go to 10, because I never saw that number anywhere except here. Now then, on to the relevant items of business.

Tensa Zangetsu has a new, less old, still grumpy form. That kind of threw me for a loop for a second, but I guess it makes sense. Old man Zangetsu is soooo last week, it's all about the newer, fresher Tensa! (JK JK) I find this new character very interesting. He's stubborn, yet elequent. Not to mention he's finally giving a fight that's been lacking for the past few weeks. I'm really curious about the things that he says he wants to protect. What could they possibly be? Also, I still love Ichi not having any clue that his inner world is so messed up. First, it was him clinging to the side of the building which he won't fall from (which is still one of my favorite funny moments XD), and now he's dashing to get out of the water he won't drown in. It's always good for a little humor.

Next is Isshin. We now know the name of his sword, and now we know he and Ichi don't share Zangetsu. I really don't think it's that big of a leap to claim their swords are "related", be it father-son or brothers, etc., seeing how similar their names are and the relationship of their owners. This just makes me feel that Isshin's shikai and bankai are close to Ichigo's, but that isn't necesarrily a bad thing. He could show what Ichigo's power could be after a few centuries of training.

Lastly, Aizen and Gin. Let me start by saying I was so releaved when I saw Gin unharmed after last week's scare (Imma gin fanboy). Aizen's explanation confused me a little at first at how the people were being killed, but I think I understand it as "Spiritually aware creatures can see me, but non-spirit (human) creatures can't stand his powers". I'm not entirely sure, is he killing them, or are they dying just from him being there? That's kinda weird...

And last, and very much least (in terms of ability to help the situation), there's Tatsuki. Aizen's getting ready to OM NOM her, and as far as we know, she can't do diddly to stop him. I've had a strange feeling ever since Keigo woke up, and it's just begging me to ask, What the hell are you planning to do with these guys Kubo? The only way for them to effect the story at all right now is by their deaths. That, or miraculously be granted powers to OM NOM him right back, but that theory is too crack for a sidewalk.

Overall, very nice chapter. Answered a question or two, but raised SOOOO many more. I'm more excited about the future chapters now then I have been in the last few weeks!