User blog comment:Lia Schiffer/399: Deicide/@comment-1774413-20100408022550

I think you under-estimate Kubo, its not like he hasnt been known to trick the fans, aka the soul society arc. Im almost certain there is more to come the final panal of Gin being so calm and smiling is a massive hint that this fights not even nearly begun. And remeber we must assume that Gin is not allowed to harm Ichigo to much considering he is apparently important to Aizen in some way.