Overwhelming

Bang!

In the end, Chiba Makoto crashed from afar into the forest created by Yūke Terasiru, kicking up great clouds of dust.

That deafening impact struck the hearts of every Soul Reaper like a heavy hammer.

That powerful ally who had fought Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni to a draw, defeated Soul King Kugo, saved Soul Society time and again, and earned the unanimous recognition of the entire Thirteen Divisions... had lost?!

He had been the greatest source of confidence for the Soul Reapers who had invaded Hueco Mundo, as well as their most vital pillar of strength!

"Run!!"

Kuchiki Byakuya forced himself to his feet. His figure flashed repeatedly before he appeared beside Soi Fon, his face pale as he spoke with firm resolve.

"Captain Soi Fon, hurry! Take Nel and escape!"

Soi Fon froze. She understood that doing so would undoubtedly mean abandoning all the companions present, and she instinctively said—

"But..."

"No buts. Do not forget our objective. If you cannot get Nel out, then every sacrifice will have been meaningless," Kuchiki Byakuya said urgently.

Those words quickly strengthened Soi Fon's resolve!

"Regrettably, that is impossible," Urozakuro said, manipulating vast amounts of Reishi to surround and assault Soi Fon once more.

Bankai: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi

As Kuchiki Byakuya forcibly unleashed his Bankai once again despite his grievous injuries, countless cherry blossom petals drifted forth, gathering around Soi Fon to block the endless incoming attacks.

Moreover, that sea of cherry blossoms rapidly extended, creating a path of petals leading beyond Las Noches.

Soi Fon held Nel tightly in her arms, her figure flashing madly along that path of cherry blossoms as she raced out of Las Noches at incredible speed.

Kuchiki Byakuya desperately maintained Senbonzakura Kageyoshi to hold back Urozakuro's assault, while Soi Fon flashed forward at a speed unprecedented in