User blog comment:Sokatsui/Bleach 502 : San'ou/@comment-5356593-20120801142116

It really is a big shock that Byakuya is apparently dead, as what one of the Vandenreich member stated. I'm still hoping that somehow Byakuya will survive, though reading the manga, it is a slim chance. But we can still hope, right?

As for Zaraki, yes, its really a blast when Kubo drew him with a Stern Ritter 'kebabs' on his shoulder. You do have a point, Zaraki without knowing his Shikai, especially his Bankai, might save the day.