User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 568. Hear. Fear. Here 2/@comment-14244059-20140213234919

Jesus Christ.

I'm so glad I wasn't the only one who felt that As Nodt's powers broke the Fourth Wall and tore right into the reader. And thank you, Xil, for making me laugh and see As Nodt as just a tad bit less scary.

Anyways, this... this chapter was something else. As Nodt downright freaks me right the fuck out now - those eyes, man. I'm so glad Byakuya showed up when he did, despite screwing Rukia out of a chance at single-handed victory.

I'm agreeing with what a lot of people have already said; Rukia beating As Nodt would've been a lot more bullshit than her not beating him. As Nodt has had a ton of build up and he's a completely seriously (and absolutely terrifying) character unlike Mask. I really do hope Byakuya and Rukia will tag team him ala Kensei and Rose, except... you know, much more successfully. If Renji has to show up and save the day again, I'll laugh myself into a coma.