There's certainly a lot of shit getting flung over this episode...I would like to add my 2 cents and just say that overall I thought the episode was a good balance of back story, character development and action. I agree that Soi Fong's back story makes her a better character than before; I can understand more of her motivation as both a Captain and as Yoroichi 's former subordinate. At first I thought the scene between Ikkaku and Tetsuzaemon was needless, but after they started talking about how and why vice captians are picked (specialists vs generalists) it give more credence to how a 3rd seat can take on a vice captain. Not to mention I liked the little jab by Ikkaku about how Iba only was a vice captain for is mother...haha! Lastly, we got to see a little more Ichigo vs Byakuya duel...nuff said. I am still wondering about Yachiru, Gin/Hitsugaya , and of course the battle between Yama/Ukitake/Kyouraku. Can't wait 'till next week! Only 6 more days to go...Originally posted by: el_boss
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