Bleach Chapter 496 Discussion

hungry_bunny said:
Linkark07 said:


I wonder why they can't steal Ichigo's bankai while they can steal the taichous bankai. Hopefully we don't have to wait an entire year or two for have that answer.I think it has to do with the Final Getsuga Tenshou, when Ichigo fused with Zangetsu... I think the effects have lingered through the Fullbring arc and Ichigo is probably still "one" with his powers, making it impossible to separate him from them.



There's also the thing about Ichigo being of "true blood" as stated by Grand Fisher.



So most likely there's reason in his bloodline on why as well as the nature of his bankai and why his whole family seems to have getsu-swords.



Linkark07 said:
Jim_Heart said:
I just don't get it why Soifon did Bankai too ?

I dont think it's rational,,



well yeah, different story if that only for "observe" 'quincy's power,,

Agree. Didn't Soi Fon hate her bankai?; why should she use it?



I wonder why they can't steal Ichigo's bankai while they can steal the taichous bankai. Hopefully we don't have to wait an entire year or two for have that answer.



her bankai design changed. most likely she improved it.



hitsugaya's bankai also no longer had petals.



-Shuda- said:
As many have brought up, KENPACHI would love this situation lol.



Any way, Bleach seriously needs more panels.  



So 4 Bankai's get stolen.  Ukitake and Shuunsui are still in the game, Ichigo is immune and I wonder if they can steal Resurrección's.  If not, Ichigo/Urahara's crew making an entrance with Grimmjow R2, Halibel, Nel and a few hundred Arrancar would be fun to witness.  (Just wishful thinking here ^^, The Quincies should technically slaughter everyone except Ichigo, Urahara and Grimmjow R2 any way.)



The Aizen card most likely will be saved for later.  It's pointless to release him this early, if ever.



Also, Yoruichi would actually be effective in this situation (with her pure physical prowess and fighting style).  Maybe it's time for her to show up?  Another thing, if Ichigo is immune, would Isshin be immune as well?



It seems like these fights will be dragged out, I hope we get to see some serious casualties on both sides.



Quincies can outright absorb beings too. Just absorbing bankais seems to be more of a conscious decision in order to be able to kill shinigami.

LOL, did they just figure that out? For some reason, this reminds me of Yugioh 5d's final arc when there were a group of antagonists who can steal Synchro Monsters.

Goodbye to Bankai.

Linkark07 said:


I wonder why they can't steal Ichigo's bankai while they can steal the taichous bankai. Hopefully we don't have to wait an entire year or two for have that answer.I think it has to do with the Final Getsuga Tenshou, when Ichigo fused with Zangetsu... I think the effects have lingered through the Fullbring arc and Ichigo is probably still "one" with his powers, making it impossible to separate him from them.

-Ange_L said:
Then Kenpachi comes surely he doesnt need a bankai XD



yep, waiting for Kenpachi to slaughter all of them

Well, they're fucked.

I'm all for deaths and all, but killing cool characters, in this case, the Captains, is a shame :p

I like it, i like these last few chapters. Never thought bleach is going to be this interesting again and this pace is perfect for bleach.



Quencies have my full support. I wonder how they will survive now that bankai's are gone. I know not everyone is going to die  BUT i hope their won't be ridiculous plot shield. Kubo please keep going like this and at-least kill one or two captains, then come up with some decent idea to save others.

lol has anyone else noticed that kubo never puts kenpachi in fights against opponents that use special abilities rather than just brute strength? Even during the fights with Tosen and the fullbringer Giriko. In both of those fights they stopped using their real powers and decided to take him on with plan old physical attacks which obviously don't work. I'm curious to see how he is going manage in a fight with these quincys. Who knows, maybe i'll like his character a bit more if i see him defeat someone that can do more than swing a sword or throw a punch.