The parts with Hichigo were jolly good indeed, but the rest was quite idiotic to be frank. Ichigo was made even stupider than he usually is in the beginning, getting amazed by Muramasa's words even though he knew it all already from Rukia's account. And the bloody everlasting protesting against his enemy's actions - if the villain wasn't doing nasty deeds, he wouldn't be an enemy in the first place so what the fuck does give Ichigo the idea that if he asks nicely, the dude will stop? He should stick to asking with his sword like Kenpachi...

And even better was how Ichigo happily allowed Hichigo to beat old man Zangetsu but right when it would have been this new villain's turn... What happens? Ichigo stops his only available weapon (because he's useless as usual himself) and decides it's the perfect time to have a nap at the feet of his enemy. No wonder Muramasa was amazed.

Quote Originally Posted by depthcharge
Zangetsu did not seem like one who would be interested in ruling over shinigami, but joins Muramasa anyway.
Haha. If I was trapped inside someone as moronic as Ichigo, I surely would like to get out. In all seriousness, though, I wouldn't be surprised if Zangetsu just decided to grab the chance to teach Ichigo another lesson and to spy a little on Muramasa and try to find out his secrets. But in any case I find it hardly to believe all the zanpakutou (except the old geezer's) would hate their partners so much that they would openly rebel given the first chance. I sense some hidden power in the plot.