User blog comment:Godisme/Deicide 22/@comment-2212681-20100916071922

I think I can speak not only for myself when I say that Hollow Tensa Zangetsu's entire role in this chapter was incredibly rewarding. Seeing him go from that freakish monster that owned Byakuya (almost) and Ulquiorra to what he is now, crying and broken-hearted, is truly brilliant character development. He was one of the first characters in this series that could have been called a real antagonist, and now he's quite possibly Ichigo's greatest ally. Bleach's biggest strength has always been its incredible characterization, and I don't think there have been too many other moments where that has shined as brightly as this.