Quote Originally Posted by Maugan Ra View Post
...really? I... what...

You know what, never mind. Plot twists aside, I note that another Grand Tradition of Bleach is being continued here. Namely, the new enemies show up and utterly kick Ichigo's backside, doubtless inspiring him to train really hard and unlock new techniques etc etc...

But really Kubo? This is what you go for?
Well to be honest, this is not only a Bleach tradition, but a manga tradiotion alltogether, firt you kick ass, then you get beat so you realize you still have a level to obtain so you can beat the enemy.