Back around the end of SS and into the HM arc, I had a theory that Aizen did actually start out as the kind, gentle man he appeared to be as Momo knew him, and became a Nihilist and/or Megalomaniac because of despair over the state of soul society, Hueco Mundo, and human existence, and that he was hope to remake existence to something more just and beautiful. The Fake Karakura arc sort of broke me of that a little, because he just seemed like too much of a pompous ass to have that type of convinction.
Now, I'm thinking I should have stuck to my first thought. It would be amazing if the Spirit King turns out to be a corrupt Despot, or some sort of insane or malevolent uncaring God, or just so far above humanity that we can't or won't comprehend his plans and manners.
If we assume that's true, I can see so many delicious implications for the past and future of Bleach. I'm wondering, now, if Urahura started down the path Aizen was on, that is, he created his Hyougoku to battle the Spirit King. However, he had some realization or epiphany or even defeat that made him decide it was not possible or profitable to go through with it instead. So the reason he looks so sad when he fights Aizen is because he recognizes what he could have become, and even, on some level, sympathizes with it.
It provides whole layers of possibility. Gin fights again Aizen not knowing that Aizen started much like he did, trying to avenge a wrongdoing and being swallowed by it. I'd love to find out that Isshin was another man tried and failed to oppose the Spirit King and slipped away to lead a life of quiet obscurity instead.
And all of this, of course, leads to a perfect next step for Ichigo. Maybe the Spirit King directly threatens Karakura, not wanting it to be used as a tool against him again. Maybe Ichigo just learns of his true nature. Either way, I could see Ichigo deciding to do what Aizen couldn't an oppose the Spirit King, not for power, but to protect those he loves.
Then there will be a time jump where he goes off to train with Isshin and Rukia and they come back and Ichigo is all growed up and Ichigo and Rukia had tons of babies that are also badass.
But seriously, I am so, so looking forward to seeing how this develops. I'm sort of hoping Aizen is just sealed forever and the Spirit King is the new Villain, but whatever happens, I think it's going to be amazing, and there's a lot more said about it in this chapter than a lot of people realize.
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Date: 2010-09-23 12:25 am (UTC)Back around the end of SS and into the HM arc, I had a theory that Aizen did actually start out as the kind, gentle man he appeared to be as Momo knew him, and became a Nihilist and/or Megalomaniac because of despair over the state of soul society, Hueco Mundo, and human existence, and that he was hope to remake existence to something more just and beautiful. The Fake Karakura arc sort of broke me of that a little, because he just seemed like too much of a pompous ass to have that type of convinction.
Now, I'm thinking I should have stuck to my first thought. It would be amazing if the Spirit King turns out to be a corrupt Despot, or some sort of insane or malevolent uncaring God, or just so far above humanity that we can't or won't comprehend his plans and manners.
If we assume that's true, I can see so many delicious implications for the past and future of Bleach. I'm wondering, now, if Urahura started down the path Aizen was on, that is, he created his Hyougoku to battle the Spirit King. However, he had some realization or epiphany or even defeat that made him decide it was not possible or profitable to go through with it instead. So the reason he looks so sad when he fights Aizen is because he recognizes what he could have become, and even, on some level, sympathizes with it.
It provides whole layers of possibility. Gin fights again Aizen not knowing that Aizen started much like he did, trying to avenge a wrongdoing and being swallowed by it. I'd love to find out that Isshin was another man tried and failed to oppose the Spirit King and slipped away to lead a life of quiet obscurity instead.
And all of this, of course, leads to a perfect next step for Ichigo. Maybe the Spirit King directly threatens Karakura, not wanting it to be used as a tool against him again. Maybe Ichigo just learns of his true nature. Either way, I could see Ichigo deciding to do what Aizen couldn't an oppose the Spirit King, not for power, but to protect those he loves.
Then there will be a time jump where he goes off to train with Isshin and Rukia and they come back and Ichigo is all growed up and Ichigo and Rukia had tons of babies that are also badass.But seriously, I am so, so looking forward to seeing how this develops. I'm sort of hoping Aizen is just sealed forever and the Spirit King is the new Villain, but whatever happens, I think it's going to be amazing, and there's a lot more said about it in this chapter than a lot of people realize.