Not really, I wanted something better than turning to dust for no reason, or at least would prefer the reason being Orihime rejecting his very existence.
He had several of his innards blown away by cero. He's regenerating an outer shell but those innards cannot be replaced. Like any good Hollow, he's fading out of existence as he dies.
Naruto this week is much better than Bleach. lolwut
When will people learn you can't judge chapters on a weekly basis let alone compare between series?
Bleach's chapter was an emotionally powerful controversial climax. Naruto had a transition chapter with build up to a final confrontation. Incomparable, and both were of great quality.
What? You people don't like the white backgrounds of Bleach? lolwut
Heh, I would actually completely agree with Kubo's choice to leave backgrounds white when he's focusing his art on the characters. Characters are most important to him.
Sage Mode
It's so lame that he's calling them "Modes" now...