By the same reasoning, Tobiume, which was on the same level as Haineko, was also an immature Zanpakuto in Ailin's eyes. Its ceiling was Vice-Captain; it simply could not reach the realm of Bankai.
However, Momo Hinamori's inability to advance to Captain-level through her Zanpakuto did not mean she could not improve her strength through other avenues.
Rubbing his chin, Ailin carefully sized up Momo.
Although Momo's potential was not as great as that of several other Vice-Captains, she was not without her strengths.
First, Momo possessed a high level of control over spirit particles and could manipulate them with great precision.
This was reflected in her proficiency with Kido.
Among the Vice-Captains Ailin knew, only Rukia had greater talent for Kido than Momo.
Izuuru Kira, Tetsuzaemon Iba, Shuhei Hisagi, Renji Abarai, and the others all fell short of Momo in Kido.
Second, Momo was quick-witted.
While everyone else was still rigidly studying Kido, Momo had already developed her own technique based on her Zanpakuto's abilities and Hadō #12: Fukahō. It had inflicted considerable damage on Lila, Rose, and Sun-Sun, the Fracción of Holi Bell, the Third Espada.
"Momo, I'm sure you already know that while your Zanpakuto, Tobiume, is an excellent Zanpakuto, it has its own limits."
"With Tobiume's abilities, it cannot support you in training Bankai."
Not every Shinigami Zanpakuto could achieve Bankai.
Without sufficient foundation and potential, most Shinigami could not even release their Zanpakuto.
Those Shinigami who could nurture and release their Zanpakuto were all geniuses chosen from among thousands.
Among those geniuses, the ordinary ones generally only reached the level of Seat Officer.
The better ones could rank near the top among the Seat Officers.
The truly outstanding ones could enter the ranks of Vice-Captains.
In truth, Momo's strength was still some distance from that