Filler? I don't even know 'er! aka the fuck-Bleach [SPOILERS] megathread!

[Kim]

Unfortunately, I didn't predict that Gin would just straight up stab her without drawing it out. My bad.

I had some theories when last weeks chapter came out.

Originally Posted by NonCon

Next twist will probably be that Aizen has no intention of making the key anytime soon, he just said that so Ichigo would follow him, and he plans on killing Ichigo's friends so Ichigo will be overcome by his hollow side. Ichigo will overcome his hollow side, becoming even more powerful, which was also part of Aizen's plan all along. Also, Keigo will probably be stabbed by Gin while trying to defend Arisawa with Afroshin's sword.

I was right about Keigo trying to defend them with Afroshin's sword, but didn't take into account that Afroshin might wake up, so that put a hitch in my plan, as did the fact that Gin didn't show up until after this happened. Rest of my prediction remains.

At least some of Ichigo's friends will probably be killed or almost dead. This isn't a big deal since Orihime can undo it later, which will probably happen much later on as part of making the story's happy ending even happier. However, I won't rule out that she brings them back sooner, or that Unohana brings them back from the brink of death while Ichigo is fighting Aizen or Gin.

We know that the Key is created by killing a lot of people on special ground or something like that. However, we don't know much more than that. My guess is that it's not that straightforward, because nothing in Bleach ever is. I wouldn't rule out Ichigo being/becoming the Key at this point.

Having Rangiku show up only to get stabbed seems rather pointless and dumb, and it kind of is, but it ultimately serves three purposes.

1. Gives Vice-Captain Emo something to get upset about when he reaches Karakura, because it's practically guaranteed at this point.

2. Anyone who thought that Gin was good at heart has now been proven wrong... sort of. It's totally plausible for Kubo to be making Gin a Snape character, but this makes it all the more unlikely. (Which sort of makes it more likely)

3. Kills any fan theories that Rangiku would change Gin with the power of love or theories that a female character would prove useful in Bleach.

[Aerozord]

shame the forum crashed right when we found out, yup, don kenoji shows up. That is it I am convinced he is just messing with us now. Like everytime someone posts a random theory on a forum they run the risk of having it actually happen

[Kim]

Originally Posted by Aerozord

shame the forum crashed right when we found out, yup, don kenoji shows up. That is it I am convinced he is just messing with us now. Like everytime someone posts a random theory on a forum they run the risk of having it actually happen

To put it simply: Don Kanonji was always going to show up again. There's no way Kubo wasn't going to do something with the character, because every goddamn character ever has to show up, and him showing up now makes him less likely to be the King later or one of the King's guards. Maybe you didn't like Kanonji versus Aizen. I thought it was pretty rad, but was kinda ruined by Rangiku showing up. That said, if you're complaining about Kanonji showing up, you're practically saying "I wish he was more plot relevant" because that really was the only alternative. I know the Kanonji detractors just didn't want him to show up at all, but goddamn you practically had to have your fingers in your ears to not know something like this was coming.

[Lithp]

What's this about women not being useful in Bleach? Rukia killed the 9th Espada & the Exequitas. The ENTIRE Exequitas. On the other side, Halibel's 3 Fraccion practically destroyed the lieutenants, albeit through creating a monster.

As for Don Kanoji, I'm actually okay with it. Don't get me wrong, I'm irritated that the bastard showed up, but his bullshit was surprisingly subdued. Hell, he even managed to pull off a minor moment of awesome.

Lastly, having Rangiku show up only to get stabbed is a subversion of the pattern you would ordinarily expect. It turns this into an Anyone Can Die situation, even though Rangiku may not actually be dead yet.

Edit: Latest chapter was distressingly DBZ, although Mizuiro practically arming them to fight off the Marines was pretty cool.

[Bells]

Originally Posted by NonCon

3. Kills any fan theories that Rangiku would change Gin with the power of love or theories that a female character would prove useful in Bleach.

Except that Gin is likely to be the only person right now capable of Holding Aizen back untill Ichigo shows up.... considering how Tousen died and that how Rangiku is pretty much Gin's only characterization, it's now possible that he will turn on Aizen and something happened offscreen between him and Rangiku before her stabbing.

My guess? Aizen question Gin's Loyalty because he didn't kill Rangiku and they fight when Aizen suggest that he will finish her off himself. Gin dies when Rangiku gets there and that's when Ichigo shows up.

Shonen Progress at it's finnest

[Bard The 5th LW]

I actually liked those last few chapters. Kanonji was pretty awesome, although Rangiku appearing did sort of ruin it a bit.

I just sort of like the 'struggle to survive' type vibe that came from it. I just sort of enjoy those fights.

[Kim]

Originally Posted by Bells

Except that Gin is likely to be the only person right now capable of Holding Aizen back untill Ichigo shows up....

Actually, I'm guessing that Tessai will show up and slow down Aizen. He's a very powerful character, and he hasn't really shown that off yet.

[CABAL49]

I am still holding out for Kon. Karakura Raizer cannot be beat.

[Kyanbu The Legend]

Aizen's really enjoying his stroll of chaos through the city streets and fucking with Ichigo's friends. And Afro man is useless, utterly useless.

Tessai, the 2 kids that live with him, and Uryu's dad. those are the few people who could stand up to Aizen for at least less then 40 minutes.

[Lithp]

Short of that "discomfort between the 2!" line, I don't see why Gin & Aizen would turn on each other. Their entire team dynamic has been tolerating each other's bullshit.