Can we just..can I just..I mean..WOWZERS. If you have posted with me or have read my posts, you’d know that this..THIS RIGHT HERE, is what I’ve wanted for so long. For Ichigo to let his friends fight alongside him in battle and trust that they can handle themselves. Such development and progress in one single chapter. And let’s reflect on that girl, MY GIRL in the middle. I have called it since chapter 341 that Ichigo and Orihime would fight alongside each other in battle. I loved their communication after she healed the shinigami, the way Ichigo said ‘let’s take care of this’ and BAM! They immediately get into fighting stance, side by side. I love her confidence in herself (AND THAT STANCE SWEET JESUS) and Ichigo’s trust in Orihime to help him out. Leave me to die, I am so happy with this chapter and I love that even NOW, Kubo has taken time to show how much closer they’ve gotten in friendship, and in battle partners. SO MUCH FREAKING KUDOS.

pic edit goes to Jazyzilla. <3