User blog comment:Godisme/Die Standing/@comment-1970092-20121011022551/@comment-1970092-20121013214116

Quite frankly, Yama dying is just alright. I think Kubo wants it to be understood that Juhabach and the Vandenreich are powerful. I don't see what's wrong with Kubo making a foe stronger than Yama. And as for Ichigo, it seems understandable that his Bankai is going to become stronger than Zanka no Tachi, which I think is cool. I'm not sure how it'll happen, (knowing our Kubo, probably something as silly/interesting as training for 3 months in hour 1 hour) but I should be good. And then the Royal Guard. Words can't describe how excited I am to see them finally. How many of them are there? I can"t imagine them being as big as other divisions. But maybe 13 or 23. Maybe less. But as who could possibly be strong enough to lead them? Using Kirio Hikifune seems a bit cliche, considering she's the only one with a name. But their lead HAS to be wicked strong. At least enough to fight Juhabach equally. What if one them decides to mentor Ichigo? Food for thought.