The end? I think not…
How long ago was this battle initiated? Almost 80 chapters? And how long has it been hyped? About 200 chapters? It would seem that this fated, and undoubtedly epic clash of the titans would be a fitting end to Aizen and Co.’s feud with the shinigami. Whatever the outcome, it would be decided here where everything was put on the line. But will it truly end here?
Personally I don’t think so. The power gap seems too great for Aizen to lose. Aizen and Gin haven’t even gone beyond shikai and have taken out almost the entire Gotei squad very effortlessly. They still have bankai, and presumably a hollow mask, then ressureccion. The only person who is might be strong enough to take Aizen on is Yamamoto. There are two problems with that happening though: 1.) He is also under Aizen’s hypnosis, 2.) He isn’t Ichigo. Everyone who has ever read a shonen manga knows the main character has to be the one to defeat the main bad guy. I actually think that if Yamamoto ever finally does step up to fight, he will lose his life in this battle (but probably with the same result as Sarutobi Vs. Orochimaru in Naruto, where he sacrifices himself to at least halt Aizen’s current onslaught).
Aizen could have finished this battle long ago, just look at what he has done so far, with so little effort. He is toying with the shinigami. He could have prevented his Espada from dying, but let them continue their battles out of self amusement. I believe he wanted Ichigo to see what is happening here. From the beginning of this battle Aizen knew who he would kill, and who he would leave alive.
By the end of this battle, Ichigo will have experienced an eye-opener like never before. To close this immense gap between himself and Aizen he will either have to train with that mysterious faja of his, or partake in a a little theory I’ve had for a while. The theory is that after this battle, and after seeing how Aizen treats them, some of the Arrancar may betray him. I think that there may be some Espada still alive after this. Starkk was never officially confirmed as dead, Grimjoww isn’t dead, and even though she was stabbed through the torso, Harribel could still survive. Hell Momo was stabbed the same way by Aizen back in the Central 46 chamber and lived. If they decided to betray Aizen, they know they will have to side with somebody to survive. Even if they hate shinigami, Ichigo is kind of like a middle man. If they find common ground, I think they could be very helpful in teaching Ichigo to control his hollow powers. Possibly a fully controlled ressurccion like the one that fought Ulquiorra? I just read somebody talking about Toshiro and his huge defeat. It is probable that he is due for some epic training as well. I don’t think he will look toward hollow powers, but that is always an interesting option.
It seems as though Aizen is dealing a fatal blow to the strength of the shinigami, there would still be a substantial amount of enemies left for him later. The Zero Division contains soldiers that are all above the level of the captains (aside from Yamamoto), Urahara, Yoruichi, Tessai, and Mr. Kurosaki will be powerful allies. And all those Aizen decides to let live will probably all fight again next battle. I suspect the next giant bout will probably take place in the Royal Dimension.
I think Aizen has big plans for Ichigo. I obviously don’t know what yet, maybe the “Kurosaki” (if that is his true name) lineage delves deeper into the plot, and Aizen’s motives than we thought. That would explain not only his interest in Ichigo from earlier, but Gin’s manipulation of the corridors back in Las Noches, Aizen waiting for Ichigo to arrive before putting on such a show, and eventually leaving Ichigo alive.
One of the biggest reasons this can’t be the end is, I just don’t see there being another villain that can fill Aizen’s shoes. He is too strong, stronger than anybody the Bleach-universe has seen before. So his demise might (dare I say it) bring about the end of the series. The series can’t end with so many unanswered questions and mysteries. All the bankais, the truth behind Ichigo’s dad, Ichigo and Orihime finally getting it on, etc…
I know that this was all just a bunch of random information, sorry lol. And of course now that I say this, the next chapter will prove me otherwise.
-ssj
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February 15, 2010 4:00 pm
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By cesc, February 16, 2010 @ 12:57 pm
i like this ssj, i don’t think this will be the end of it either, way too many unanswered questions. i also agree that Aizen has some sort of plan 4 ichigo, if not he would have killed him already.
like i said before, i think with further training ichigo can evolve his vasto lorde into an arrancar, much more powerful than the regular arrancars.
questions: who r in the zero division again? what did gin do 2 the corridors?
By ssj, February 16, 2010 @ 4:19 pm
Zero Division: http://bleach.wikia.com/wiki/Royal_Guard
And I don’t feel like finding the pages showing Gin manipulating the corridors, but sometime while Ichigo and Co. were in Las Noches trying to make their way to Orihime, Gin was caught moving around the corridors, though he denied it. Probably to either prevent or encourage certain match ups in fighting.
By cesc, February 16, 2010 @ 9:56 pm
i c, so this def can’t b the final battle. this zero squad has to receive some action.
Aizen won’t be defeated here unless kubo has plans 4 an even more bad ass villain comin from the king’s relm
By Pretend3r, February 18, 2010 @ 4:29 pm
I think the story will continue. As you said ssj. Aizen is too strong. There is Royal Guard that has been mentioned, Ishinn and Ryuuken. Urahara probably has been working on some ‘last resort’ device. Even thou we see him alot, he is and always has been kind of a shady figure. I mean, he has been manipulating the whole first arch by shoving Rukia in the gigai to seal away the Hougyouku. And after he still has been out-performing Capt. Mayuri.
Since Ichigo still has little control over his next-gen full-body hollow. Right now Aizen seems content with bringing down the current gotei 13. I wonder thou if they are enough for him to create the key…, not that I believe Tite will kill off the entire Gotei 13. Another possibility is that The captain commander will sacrifice himself.
alot of new questions have been raised. Sort off anyway…
By Karijow, February 27, 2010 @ 8:01 am
if Aizen falls there is still one unknown dimension to explore. Hell. It hasn’t even been mentioned since its first appearance. Possibly a stronger threat will originate from there.