User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 543 - Letters/@comment-5657895-20130626140553/@comment-11051098-20130626163031

@ AldenHeathcliffe: Kyôraku got his eye shot in the very beginning, it was before Yamamoto died by Yhwach's reishi sword.

I also read that Royd could imitate memories and personality, while Loyd could imitate powers and techniques. But I wonder if the translation might have switched them, as in Japanese, they are both named Roido Roido. But either way, it's powers for the one and personality for the other. And the one imitating Yhwach, which is said to be Royd, seemed to act just like him. So either it is as we have understood, or the translation messed up and it was Loyd who imitated Yhwach, with his power and just mimicking his personality.

I doubt that Byakuya would involve Rukia in a possible rematch with Äs, his pride wouldn't allow it. He would fight alone. But maybe he wouldn't be so strict about it if the fear Äs inflicted on him, is still there.

If it turns out that the stolen Bankai is released if the Medallion is broken, it would be a sweet revenge if Byakuya managed to break it and get his Bankai back, and use it to destroy Äs just like he did with Byakuya.