bleachexile.com now has RAW chapter 258 out =D this one is very nice ishida kicking her ass....

EDIT: the translated chapter is out

LOL, what an awesome chapter, good thing it wasn't a sword it really doesn't fit Uryu's character. Although I hope Uryu is still hiding more abities because in order to fight against the espada, both chad and Uryu will need more power then this. I can't wait to see all of this into the anime already, the battles are gonna be outstanding.

yeah, i wonder what kind of power chad is hiding

yeah, i wonder what kind of power chad is hiding
I to am intrigued as to what abilities Chad and Renji have waiting in the wing, Ishida was quite impressive if I do say so myself. I think that in his current state he is on par with hollow Ichigo, which isn't a good thing for Ichigo. He is going to need to take it up another level somehow, receive some special training or something.

I to am intrigued as to what abilities Chad and Renji have waiting in the wing, Ishida was quite impressive if I do say so myself. I think that in his current state he is on par with hollow Ichigo, which isn't a good thing for Ichigo. He is going to need to take it up another level somehow, receive some special training or something.

if ichigo would learn how tocontrol his high reiatsu instead of just having a bunch, he'd be much better. also learning a bit of kidou would help ichigo level the field a bit...i always wonder just how strong ichigo really is...i always wonder how he would compare to urahara...and i always come to the conclusion that even if he is stronger...foes like urahara and ishida will win becuase of more training and smarts...right now ichigo is just a brute.

also learning a bit of kidou would help ichigo level the field a bit.

yeah i was thinking that too maybe if ichigo learns kido it would be much easier for him to win battles

i agree that ichigo has more learning to do >.>.....

this chap=great IMO

if ichigo would learn how tocontrol his high reiatsu instead of just having a bunch, he'd be much better. also learning a bit of kidou would help ichigo level the field a bit...i always wonder just how strong ichigo really is...i always wonder how he would compare to urahara...and i always come to the conclusion that even if he is stronger...foes like urahara and ishida will win becuase of more training and smarts...right now ichigo is just a brute.

Ichigo is still a few steps underneath Urahara, his dad, Ishida's dad, and a couple other senior captains. I have no facts to back this up but I believe that Urahara might be hiding his own hollow form, for the simple fact that he went through the training himself. I think at this time I will hold my judgement on the topic of whether Ishida could beat Ichigo right now, I would like to see more from Ishida before I comment. Does anyone know if there is a chapter this week and also who will be the feature of the week since there are still a couple more fights.

Ichigo is still a few steps underneath Urahara, his dad, Ishida's dad, and a couple other senior captains. I have no facts to back this up but I believe that Urahara might be hiding his own hollow form, for the simple fact that he went through the training himself. I think at this time I will hold my judgement on the topic of whether Ishida could beat Ichigo right now, I would like to see more from Ishida before I comment. Does anyone know if there is a chapter this week and also who will be the feature of the week since there are still a couple more fights.


no there will be no chapter this week...i dont know why though....cuzz i think it was actually 258 was supposed to be for this week....but it got leaked....

This chapter was pretty awesome, Ishida drives the bow right through her.
I believe Chad will be the next one to fight becuase i think i remember a couple of chapters ago that ishida and chad both met up with opponents and then it followed ishida's battle. So i think Chad is next

If I can cut in, I think either Renji or Rukia would be next. If its Rukia, lets hope her bankai's ready. Hey, you think that theres a possible 3rd stage of zanpakuto release?

. Hey, you think that theres a possible 3rd stage of zanpakuto release?

no its impossible....

Mmmmm....yah, you'e right, I'm just sayin'. But would it really be chad or renji?

Usually In anime the last fight is always the most exciting...I wonder why they actually put chad Last...hmmmm....I am expecting a surprise from chad (not just him owning the guy)

I didn't think the chapter was all that good, it didn't show Ichigo, all it showed was Uryuu beating a weakling.