@Dervish:
I like that possibility. When Chad was battling Gantenbainne he had stated that his ability was less like a Shinigami or Quincy, but more like a Hollow–but then he really only has these three "classes" to make comparisons to. It would be interesting if in reality his ability is more Hell-like in nature. That would be a nice, unexpected twist, but it would also call into question his admittance that his powers were "more at home" while in HM, and also the fact that when Gantenbainne attacked him his arm registered it as an attack "from its own kind." Unless Hell and HM are connected in some fashion?
I'm sure there is a way to make a connection to the two worlds. You got me as to how, though.
@Silverblade:
Even though I had jumped on the Hell Arc bandwagon some time ago, I can't help it but think, is Kubo really going to remember an obscure but awesome concept from 300 chapters ago and use it as a base for a whole new arc?
He says he does reread his works, so Tatsuki might return someday. For example, Ichigo will need someome to rescue if he wants to do anything in this manga. After all, he doesn't understand what is initiative.
There has to be a way Ichigo can get motivated without having to rescue someone or save his town, isn't there…? I know it's Bleach we're talking about though.
Well if it's Tatsuki, I wouldn't mind though. As she and the other classmates are being completely ignored now, minus filler material that really doesn't count (but thank god they exist, otherwise we'd see them even less.)
@MmmBug:
I'm hoping Aizen and Gin make the key and escape through the King's door and are out of the story or awhile.
Then, Kubo can make whatever arc he wants, hopefully something that includes forgotten characters.
Then, something along the lines of the fastest way to get through the King's door and follow Aizen is the 2nd key, the owner of which is the Demon King.
Maybe, I'm asking to much. =]
Probably, but that would be awesome.