Monty Python sketch?! The hell…?!
Byakuya: What are you going to do, bleed on me?
Renji: I AM INVINCIBLE!
Byakuya: You're a loony.
(OK, its from Holy Grail, but that's sort of how tedious the fight got after a point)
Somehow Shattered Blade coming out now seems slightly significant. Considering the monthly Jump will introduce Ulquiorra next month, it at least shows that we are up to that point. (even with the anime's hiatus)