Bankai: Kōkōjōtenpen

"Bankai: Kōkōjōtenpen!"

As the incantation rang out, a dark cloud suddenly appeared above Chōjirō Sasakibe's head. Eleven golden bolts of lightning shot into the heavens and converged, ultimately forming a startling canopy of lightning.

Moreover, the astonishing spiritual pressure erupting from Chōjirō Sasakibe far surpassed the level a Vice-Captain should possess. It was not the slightest bit weaker than Captains such as Kyōraku Shunsui and Zaraki Kenpachi.

Yet when Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni saw this, he instinctively called out to Chōjirō Sasakibe.

"Wait, Chōjirō..."

However, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's order did not shake Chōjirō Sasakibe's resolve!

At this moment, Chōjirō Sasakibe, who knew many secrets, had a clear understanding of the situation as well.

Ukitake Jūshirō was already pushing himself to the limit by releasing the power of the Soul King's Right Arm. Given how frail Ukitake Jūshirō's body was, he could collapse at any moment.

And at present, the only way to forcibly break through Aizen Sōsuke's Kyōka Suigetsu was to rely on the Soul King's Right Arm's power!

Therefore, the key to victory or defeat... was whether Captain-Commander Yamamoto could defeat Aizen Sōsuke before Ukitake Jūshirō collapsed.

This mysterious No. 0, who had forcefully entered the battlefield, had undoubtedly become one of the variables.

As the adjutant who had followed and served Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni for a thousand years, Chōjirō Sasakibe understood that at such a critical moment, no one could be allowed to obstruct Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni from defeating Aizen Sōsuke.

"Captain-Commander, do not concern yourself with me. If necessary, for the safety of the Seireitei and victory in this war, it would not matter even if you cut me down along with them!"

Chōjirō Sasakibe, whose every word and gesture usually exuded the bearing of a gentleman, revealed absolute resolve in his words!

Victory!

Only victory!

Otherwise, once