User blog comment:AeroKnu/Bleach Finale?/@comment-1596154-20090911103936

I wouldn't read to much into "Ichigo's dad is on a mission" type of deal... If I remember correctly in the seres urahara(Sorry if I miss-spelled his name) mentioned something about him not going into his shinigami form for many years. (Since before ichigo was born) Until the grand fisher attack kon. So I doubt his dad will have a huge role, it would be cool to see him join the fray though. I have the same feeling the series may come to end, since everything major has revolved around aizen. That and a lot of shinigami seem to be getting seriously injured and it seems aizen still has an Ace up his sleeve. Having said that, I believe the battle is far from over. So I doubt the series will end soon. Though it is very likely the series could end sometime after the battle. They could easily answer any questions that are left after the battle in one-two manga's (any where from 4-10 chapters) But with the huge buzz the story has made, its likely the author could push for more material rather then it ending after this huge battle. But in the other hand, he could just as well take creativity over money. He has to lease the rights for there to be a series or any movies so that means hes made plenty of money...But in the end we all just have to wait and see..