On the ground, everyone stared skyward. Expressions varied.
For the Soul Society captains, this wasn't their first time seeing Shigure's Bankai.
After Aizen's betrayal, during Shigure's captain verification, this phenomenon had appeared.
So their surprise wasn't overwhelming.
But the Visored were different. They'd never heard of this. Shock filled their faces.
"This kind of Bankai... can it even exist?!"
"Completely nonexistent weather... fixed in the sky?!"
"Besides Ukitake and Kyōraku, a third dual-blade Zanpakutō... and it's Bankai?!"
"He controls two opposite forces simultaneously..."
"Unbelievable!"
They'd been shocked seeing Shigure use wind powers. But now both appeared together.
Urahara spoke suddenly.
He tilted his head. Pressed his hat:
"With such a powerful Bankai... Segawa knows he can't maintain it long."
"So next, he'll use full strength soon... to settle things with Aizen."
Lisa looked over in surprise:
"Urahara-san, even with Segawa's power, he can't maintain this Bankai...?"
The captains and Visored looked over too.
If true, this Bankai was terrifyingly strong.
Urahara lowered his head. Expression serious. Shook his head:
"No, maintaining this Bankai isn't difficult for Segawa."
"The difference from Shikai isn't even that great."
"However, if he keeps it released too long, all spiritual particle flows will become chaotic. The Tenchūren pillars could collapse completely!"
Everyone froze.
They knew this Karakura Town was a replica built by Urahara and the Department of Research and Development.
The real Karakura Town had been transferred to Soul Society.
If the pillars collapsed, Shigure's power would affect the entire World of the Living.
A super-captain-class Bankai released in the living world—the consequences were obvious.
Faces grew grave. They looked up again.
Urahara was right. This battle might end very soon.
...
High above, Aizen watched Shigure grip dual blades. His expression calmed.
He glanced at the distance:
"This spiritual pressure fluctuation... I understand."
"Your Bankai is causing this barrier to collapse. Remarkable."
The moment Shigure completed Bankai, Aizen noticed the pillars trembling.
Shigure looked up:
"I know."
"That's why I chose this form. Maximum power concentration."
Aizen's eyes narrowed. Looked at the dual blades.
After a moment, his expression relaxed:
"I see... Wind and thunder completely transformed into blades. Not a trace disperses outside."
"Offensive power decreases, but it prevents rapid barrier destruction..."
"So this is your effort for this world..."
His figure appeared before Shigure instantly. Blade swung horizontally!
His gaze was cold as snow.
"Are you underestimating me?"
His voice stayed flat. But his movements showed no hesitation.
Scorching spiritual pressure concentrated on the silver blade. Poured from his arm continuously.
Each inch forward doubled the pressure.
Wind currents and thunderstorms around Shigure were severed completely.
Everyone below changed expression.
But just as the blade nearly touched Shigure's cheek, it stopped completely!
BANG!!
Spiritual pressure collided. Impact spread everywhere. Clothes and hair whipped violently. The roar shook the sky.
But Aizen's blade remained frozen. One centimeter from Shigure. Unable to advance.
What?!
Aizen's eyes contracted. Focused instantly.
The transparent storm wings on Shigure's back had wrapped to his left side. Blocked before Aizen's blade.
And they didn't just block.
Countless transparent wind shackles appeared. Sealed Aizen's blade completely from tip to wrist.
The spiritual particle flow from Aizen's arm was severed.
Three cross-shaped lightning bolts appeared around Aizen. Blocked all escape routes.
The centers connected with explosive golden flows at Aizen's shoulders and nape.
Aizen's breath caught.
Storm howled. Lightning blazed. Shigure's gaze was indifferent. Raised both hands. Both blades swung.
"Reverse Scale First Form: Wind Breath, Thunder Shadow."
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