User blog comment:Godisme/BORN IN THE DARK/@comment-4957813-20121030183129

In this arc, Kubo seems to create more questions than he answers. In this chapter particularly: How does Juhabach know Masaki? Also, was Isshin aware of her being a Quincy? Kubo did say he would explain Masaki a bit more in this arc and expand on Isshin's past, so maybe this is where that comes into play. In terms of plot progression, I would agree with God that the pacing is horrible. First, with the fight with Quilge, the plot was not progressing. Then with Soul Society's near obliteration, it moved at an unbelievably fast pace. Now it's moving at a snail's pace.