User blog comment:Godisme/The Tearing/@comment-44061-20120215191505

I just really didnt like this chapter. It was confusing like it was jumping around with no purpose and Im not sure how any of it was important. I get the feeling Kubo was trying to convey there was things going on at the same time in different places, but it seemed rush and not executed very well. These 2 new shinigami besides being weak are just not interesting, not capable combatants, especially for Karakura Town. They stand little importance besides being in the way, so im not sure what was trying to be accomplished by adding them. It seems like Kubo is trying to up the perception of power and skill of Ichigo and friends by contrasting them with these newbies and essentially showcasing the events from their point of view more so then Ichigo and friends. This further evidence by the whole group being more active in fighting hollows. The fact a random Arrancar could appear in Ichigo's room without him realizing it till the last minute is odd, considering Ichigos power. Just as odd as it is that the Arrancar would be to send a messenger to Ichigo as if it was a good idea. We also see what appears a garganta but then Hiyori smells Shinigami, i dont get where thats going. The disappearing citizens goes along with the disappearing hollow, though im getting the feeling this is more a "cosmic issue" then simply a group killing the hollow as how would you explain the disappearance of the citizens within Soul Society.