Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-26475399-20160213023528/@comment-26475399-20160213032511

Okay, now i'll share my mild theory concerning Ginjo's Bankai. It doesn't affect my aforementioned theories, but i'll jot it down anyway.

I'm wondering if Ginjo possibly didn't achieve Bankai until after his disappearance from Soul Society. He was so determined to strike back at the Gotei 13, this could have been something he learned by training himself while in hiding, prior to initiating the plan involving Ichigo. This adding to his boost in confidence in believing he was capable enough for his mission of revenge.

Alternatively, maybe he achieved Bankai through his own training while still a Substitute Shinigami. Having it then, and appearing very Hollow-infused/influenced while in Bankai, could have been a factor in Ginjo feeling betrayed (by means of feeling judged) by everyone around him.