User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 653 - The Theatre Suicide SCENE 7/@comment-26091912-20151128032641

Oh yeah, I almost forgot that Thanksgiving is an annual holiday in North America. In that case, who the hell cares if this came out "late?" Isn't catching up with family way more important than if a chapter doesn't come out right on schedule?

Anyway, so we start off with more flashbacks, which is always a good thing; Shunsui and his brother seem to have gotten along just fine, all thanks to Nanao's mother. Awww <3. Then we return to the battle between Nanao and Quetzalcoatl, and we have what seems to be a weakness of Shinken Hakkyoken; it reflect attacks which can also harm the wielder.

Then we have a scared, petrified Nanao, trembling from head-to-toe, until her captain shows up and reassures her. Que mini-flashback*. Then Quetzalcoatl forms an enormous trumpet and completely erases most of the city out of existence... except... a small portion of the attack was deflected back at him, and then he disintegrates.

I really liked this chapter. Not just because Lille is no more (he damn well better be), but the flashbacks, the internal monologue by Nanao, the relationship between captain and lieutenant, uncle and niece, etc. And as much as I despise Lille, that final attack was pretty damn impressive; and it was only fitting that he would get killed by his own attack.

Next week I'm guessing we'll get Askin vs. Ichigo & friends, but we'll see. It would make sense if Kubo shows that one first, then Gerard's, cause it looks like the battle with Gerard is gonna be the longest and most epic.