User blog comment:Godisme/Deicide 7/@comment-1405841-20100531033436

@Aizen sorrow

What I meant there was that the Naruto story was meant to be split into 3 parts, and if Kubo (not saying he does) considers everything before the Arrancar arrive as one entire arc (The Substite, Entry and Rescue arcs up until after they return from the Soul Society), and then everything after that point up until the end of these Decide chapters as one arc, then the final arc would most likely be broken up into smaller arcs but ultimately defined by him as "one arc".

Anyways, the thing I was getting at is that if he did consider everything up until now to be two Arcs, one being the about Shinigami and the other being about Arrancar, then the Final Arc MAY be about something completely different (such as enemies from Hell or people from the Royal Guard).

Now to avoid creating seperate posts, I'll comment on the other things you said. Vasto Lordes are a common subject for debate...were some members (4 - 0) of the Espada already Vasto Lordes or just really powerful Adjuchas? Whatever the case, it hasn't been mentioned for some time and as a lot of people already feel, the Arrancars storylines are just about overwith (I don't doubt we'll see more in the future, maybe even some returning ones like Grimmjow since he's still unconfirmed and there's always Yammy) if not already considered done since it's been about Aizen and company since Harribel got cut down.

I don't doubt that fans are bringing up the Spirit King and the Royal Guard with him constantly, since it was such a major plot point so there is no way he's going to absolutely ditch the idea. Though when it comes down to it, looking at the fact that the Royal Guard are previous Captains and such, they're associated with Yamamoto and gang...there's really no reason for them to be enemies with Ichigo (unless the Spirit King is a prick and turns out to be the next villain...).

As far as it comes to the subject of Hell, I've wanted to see its return since the gates were first shown so long ago. If they incorporated anything, it would most likely turn into one last adventure into a new world for Ichigo (just like the Soul Society and then Huenco Mundo, now he's traveling into Hell...why not?)

@Protection

I agree with your statement that they probably will have conflicting views with what's going on right now, even though everything was handled by Central 46 (and Yamamoto)...I'm sure if we get in touch with the Spirit King he'll have a few choice words (unless he's simply a fat guy on a throne, which I'm hoping not...I wish he could be purely awesome and if he became the new villain, that would be awesome. I mean come on, Spirit King...what a title for the final villain amirite?)

The whole thing with Hell is pretty tough to say. Like you said, a Hollow could escape...like a REALLY powerful one that starts giving everybody problems, he might go Arrancar even (or it could be a woman, I don't know x.x). Or a "Manager", one of those huge guys would probably have some devestating power to deal with...but with such little information about Hell, even with very few references within the series itself about it...there's no telling what to expect (aside from some very, very strong Hollows possibly hiding within...new level Arrancar, maybe finally the Vasto Lordes OFFICIALLY confirmed?)

@Both of you guys

The Menos storyline was apparently supposed to be apart of the Manga but was cut due to time constraints...if Kubo wanted to return to it, he very well could and bring Ashido back from the depths of "filler hell" as a "canonical" character. In fact, Ashido even mentioned that there were Vasto Lordes within Los Nachos (mmm, I like to say it that way >=D) but until he's confirmed an appearance in the Manga, we can't necessarily go based on his words (this is referring to what I said about some of the Espadas being possible Vasto Lordes).

And I also believe he meant the Spirit King as a lady, which would be...quite a twist! Not a massive one, I don't doubt a woman as a powerful ruler...at least a smarter one ;>_>