Not content to just wait, the members of the 13 Court Guard have gathered for the purpose of staging a break-in of the Reiokyu to helpIchigo. However, are they already too late to save the Reio?
The Good
The direction of this story is getting a bit confusing. Okay, a lot confusing. We start things off seeingYhwach stabbing the Reio, who's apparently also his father; but the story doesn't seem to put any emphasis on any aftermath of what is ultimately the villain's end game. I do like that Kubo is teasing us with the potential failure of the hero, but you'd have to be born yesterday to not realize there's a twist coming.
Even if it was a diversion from the major events, the lion's share of my enjoyment for this week's issue was in touching base with all the Captains and Vice-Captains back in the Soul Society. It's nice to see what everyone is up to now that front of the battle has come to such an abrupt halt.
The shock of the week goes to the realization that Yushiro, Yoruichi's younger sibling, is in fact a boy. No one can blame me for that misunderstanding, right? Right?? I suddenly feel incredibly awkward now. I can look past that, since the scene between him and Soi Fon was hilariously adorable.
The Bad
We now have the remaining 13 Court Guard Squad leaders planning an all-out invasion of the Reiokyu. Why? There's hardly enough baddies up there for Ichigo and pals. Are we spending so much time watching them prepare to head out then just sit on their hands to be witness to Ichigo's final battle?
For as much as I consider this a strike against the plot, I can't say that I blame them from the character's perspective. The battle is done on the Soul Society with the remaining Vandenreich dead or being stripped of their power. It seems entirely reasonable for them to want to be proactive in place of just sitting around and hoping for the best.
Verdict 2/5
Finishing this chapter certainly didn't leave me with the best impression on my first read through. However, I'd be lying if I denied it has some entertainment value. I'm just left scratching my head trying to figure out why the creator is spending time on the Soul Society in place of where the major events are taking place. I could wind up being completely wrong, and they play an important role ahead. As of right now, it feels more as if Kubo is stretching things out.
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