After all the hyping up of this episode i was just a little disappointed. They really dragged out the execution and I didn't see any thing resembling a plot to take the Soukyou's power by a renegade Soul Society faction... Byakuya looked just content to watch, Gin wasn't there (looks like he's tailing Hitsugaya) ...

Sorta wish they'd concluded Kenpachi's fight first.... I'm also sorta interested to see Ikkaku and the Bish's fights with teh Vice-Captains. Don't suppose they matter all that much to the story, but even matches are enjoyable, even if just between weaker characters.

What the hell was that thing Ukitake and Shinsui used to attack Soukyou? Where the hell did that thing come from and how does it destroy the most powerful weapon in Soul Society?