User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 569 (You've been hit by / You've been struck by / Senbonzakura~)/@comment-1489595-20140219205627

I'm pleased by this chapter. Rukia wasn't simply sidelined to showcase Byakuya. Byakuya actually arrived to steady her and give her the chance to show her own power. Now thats brotherly love.

I was honestly surprised by Rukia having a bankai. She has had a long struggle just to attain her lieutenant position and the respect that comes with it. Giving her bankai is not really needed for her story to have meaning or character development. That said I'm not displeased by the development and want to see her kick the Quincy's butt.