Preparations for War

Analyzing Yhwach and the ability known as the "Schrift" from two different angles had undoubtedly given the captains a direct understanding of them.

However, this also illustrated another point: Yhwach's power!

From the analysis of the two Sternritter members who had attacked the First Division, it was easy to conclude that they possessed combat strength no weaker than—and perhaps even stronger than—that of ordinary captains.

And if the power of every Sternritter could be attributed to Yhwach himself, then the upper limit of Yhwach's power was undoubtedly terrifyingly high.

For a time, the captains all fell into thought, understanding that the enemy they faced this time could not be underestimated in the slightest.

"Furthermore, aside from the power of the 'Schrift,' compared to the Sternritter of a thousand years ago, they have also mastered a power known as the 'Star Mark'..."

Chiba Makoto continued, taking out the self-created Zanpakuto, "Tree Realm Birth," his expression grave as he spoke.

"The 'Star Mark' appears capable of forcibly seizing Bankai. My Zanpakuto has now completely lost its Bankai and can only use Shikai."

The moment those words were spoken, the Soul Reapers present all revealed shocked and unsettled expressions.

Bankai!

As the defining power that set captains apart from other Soul Reapers, having their Bankai seized would undoubtedly be an extremely terrifying weakening and restriction for them.

"How is that possible?"

"Lord Makoto, are you serious? Could this merely be some kind of sealing effect from a 'Schrift'?"

"If it truly steals them, then... we're afraid we're in serious trouble."

For a time, discussions even broke out in the normally solemn captains' meeting room.

At that moment, Chiba Makoto did not deliberately maintain order. Instead, he allowed the captains to discuss and exchange opinions until all the Soul Reapers gradually accepted this