Pretty much. I mean i feel its odd Ichigo was in a draw with Kenpachi without Bankai, but couldnt do shit to that ex espada he first took on without at least bankai. Yet Kanpachi beat #5 Espada an is now cutting yammy up even though hes apparently the strongest(wich i think is BS)
Byakuya was beat by Ichigo in Bankai. Ichigo in bankai couldent do much to Grimmjow while he was in an unraleased state. So Grimmjow in released should beat him.
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Well, it was more the random hollowification of Ichigo that forced him to use Hakuteken; after he got his ass kicked.
__________________ "My actions have nothing to do with Shinigami protocol... I've rescinded your right to live... because you aspired to cut my pride... with such a dull blade."--Byakuya Kuchiki