Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-4957813-20131130185522/@comment-8986886-20140919162705

I still don't get why Kisuke wouldn't simply give the charm to Ichigo in person, and also explain what it could do, instead of complicating the matter by using Isshin as a middle man, who susequently would have to lie to Ichigo about its origin? That's what I meant by Kisuke pulling Isshin into the plot; I'm not disputing that Isshin knew about Kon all along.

By your own reasoning, Ryuken would have a much stronger reason to stay anonymous, and keep his distance from Ichigo, being a Quincy and all. I also believe that you underestimate the bond that exist between Isshin, and Ryuken. Remember that they've known each other far longer than Ichigo have known Uryu, and so I believe Ryuken would help Isshin as a friend, and not as a Quincy helping a Shinigami.

I also realize that we've drifted off topic, so if an Admin would be kind enough to move all replies from #119 onward to a new thread called "Protective Charm", or something similar, that'd be greatly appreciated.