User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 545 - Blue Stripes/@comment-2211792-20130709150618

Dude, that's not Ikumi, it was Karin. At any rate, it was nice to see how Kurosakis fare. I'm starting to think Isshin's happy-go-lucky attitude is only a facade. His son is out there, fighting a war, and he's just sitting there mast-- I mean, taking care of sick guys. Ichigo's sisters don't know what their brother is doing, and it's for the better.

There's something about the shihakusho that we don't know. Why are they so important that Renji and Rukia had to suffer through hell at Shutara's place? Maybe they actually enhance their wearer's spirit energy, or offer limited protection? Kubo should've spent a couple of panels to explain that.

'Twas very nice to see the Visoreds again -- apparently, they are going to fix the breach Hiyori saw earlier. I thought it was Nakk Le Vaar's power, but in fact it's the Soul Society threatening to collide with the human world. Let's wish those guys the best of luck.

Byakuya has recovered, and his next stop is Nimaya's place. I wonder if it's possible for him to regain his bankai there.

And finally, Kyoraku pays a visit to Ichigo's friends. They have to part ways for good? The message is ominous, but the question is, why is the Captain Commander himself meeting with a group of humans in their world? I hope he's not yet another shapeshifting Quincy.