User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 562 - THE VILLAIN 2 (Mask De Masculine is a Mexican luchador in a German army)/@comment-5693502-20131217161348/@comment-4484409-20131219061725

@TenTail That is a great direction for the story to go but as it has been stated, the story isn't over. It could go in that direction. We just don't know when. Masaki and Isshin's backstory is one of the most important backstories in the series, not just this arc. It showcases how the main character, whom this whole series is about, came to be, why he's so special, and his role in the current war. It also ties in with Uryu and his role in the war. Yes the backstories of the Quincies and the previous war are very important but this one was also very important.

I think the overall theme or one of the overall themes of this arc is the question of morality. It was presented very early in the arc that both sides think they are doing the right thing. They are both fighting for justice/balance. Who's right and who's wrong? It's something to think about. It may now just seem like the Quincies are just evil but their backstory will most likely reveal more.

I also don't see how the Shinigami have natural advantages. They're in a place they don't know with their senses dulled, fighting against enemies who they haven't fought in 1000 years whose powers they don't really know who have been preparing to fight them for that same period of time. Even a lot a years of experience can be undercut by good preparation and surprise tactics, especially when they are out of practice.