Bleach 204: Ichigo's Seppuku Persuasion Strategy

Well 204 is out everyone, and guess what? It's a filler...lol
And from the way it ended, it is pretty certain that 205 will be also.

I guess the episode was ok, but it's a stand alone that makes no real sense with the story line.

Now, here is what I am wondering; do you think the reason for this filler is a usual one, by that I mean to give the manga time to advance a little farther,

or

Do you think they are doing this to replace the TBTP arc?

I am hoping with all my might it is the first, and some hints where given in the final credits, showing some of the Former captians in Yamamoto's chamber, scenes from TBTP.

But sadly you never know.

So discuss the new episode.

As I already told several person

I WILL MAKE A HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT

Spoiler:

Two words : Fillers suck

Okay, you guys...I have to ask you something....
What's TBTP? lol ^^;