So I know that there have been a Lot of mixed reactions from this chapter, but I for one give it a 5/5. I know Unohana dying was something that did Not need to happen, but I suppose it was more beneficial to go through that fight in order for Zaraki to finally hear his Zanpakuto. I am soo stoked to see where this leads for Zaraki, I literally got goosebumps while reading this chapter ^.^
As for Ichigo, I got pretty pissed. It was funny seeing my mood change from excitement, to shock, to complete anger. (Believe me, people were staring seeing as I am in class right now ^^") I don't understand why Kubo made it so that Renji passed and Ichigo failed, a little stupid IMO. At the end, I can't help but wonder about what he really meant, with Ichigo having to go back to his roots... I really didn't mind the idea of Ichigo having Quincy origins at first, but now I'm getting kinda iffy. I still don't mind it, but I reallllly prefer the Shinigami/Hollow/Vizard route over anything else. I'm worried that Kubo is basically stirring all these powers into one big pot and giving them to Ichigo, because it's getting a little ridiculous.
Though I'm not gonna lie, I love it when main protagonists have awesome powers and are the most powerful in the series....I'm really keen on that stuff....
Altogether, this chapter was a success for me. Yes there were disappointing moments, but it's okay, because it'll get better
