User blog comment:Godisme/Deathberry Returns 2/@comment-452405-20110818080228

The minute Rukia told Ichigo to fight, I had my fingers crossed the entire time thinking, "Please don't use Bankai, please don't use Bankai!" It's good to see he can still fight with just his Shikai.

As for whether or not his power is at post-Dangai levels, I think not. I definitely think he's much stronger then before, but not that overpowered. (Hint: Ginjou could sense his spirit power when Super-Aizen could not.)