Originally posted by: Aeon
This ep was great, I now believe that Aizen isn't dead and he is the one after that weapon. He also has Gin and Matsumoto working for him since she was the one that gave Hinamori the letter saying it was from her captain. Kira just look's lost he's prob just some sort've sacrifice.

I total agree with you Aeon. When I watched the events play out, I thought that Aizen is somehow orchestrating the whole thing. I realize that the obvious reply, "But he's dead" is exactly what a mastermind would want everybody to think (it would give him time to move around and move pieces behind the scenes). He either has the 4th captain in his confidence or he somehow could have deceived her. I kinda think that there will be 2 factions of captains when the dust settles...those who are trying to destroy the Soul Society (and have set the plan in motion) and those who are going to try and oppose them (including Ichigo). However, I think Ichigos involvement will revolve around getting Rukia back, but I think once the captains realize the scope of the problem they may come around about her execution. As for who's on what side, I have my theories but I have to keep watching to solidify them or to realize that I am totally off base about the whole argument.

<my 2 cents>