Naw, I wouldn't kill him off. I've got plans for him, and I'm still a fan of his most of the time. It's good to know that I make him intriguing. Thank you! That's a compliment.

Yea, obviously I decided to take things in a different direction (no Ukitake-san!). But after talking to you and Glim, a light bulb went off in my head and this was the result.