User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 542 - THE BLADE IS ME/@comment-6657474-20130620015332

You know, ever since it was revealed that the Asauchi are the base form of the Zanpaktou that is molded by bonding with their owners, I've found myself wondering what kind of Zanpaktou would result if Chad and Orihime were given Asauchi. Obviously not likely to happen, but still food for thought. On a more chapter related note, I'm curious to see if the Emperor's announcement will be revealed in the next chapter, or if we'll be left hanging until some later point in time.