I'll just repost what was said in the news thread because I'm lazy, but we ought to have an actual discussion thread here.
Sofaboy wrote:So what do you all think of the new chapter? NOW I'm starting to think Grimmjow is going to die, considering the fact that Ichigo seems to be struggling with his inner hollow again. I mean he didn't want Grimmjow to take his mask off, and he said he was "having fun". And Inoue seemed to be frightened by looking him in the eyes... though that was probably due to his immense strength, still, I think his hollow is playing a part in this battle... they even have espada audience lol.
Yuzuki wrote:Well, I think Inoue is still just freaked out by that scary hollow mask on her beloved Kurosaki-kun's face.
I hope GJ doesn't die. Well, I suppose he could die, as long as it's a worthy death. This fight must conclude, but it must not conclude lamely.
Ichi seems to have the upper hand, though... I wonder why he can suddenly hold for more than 11 seconds, without any explanation... wait, nix that. It was obviously as a result of whatever those black strandy things were and will be explained in a flashback later. lol.