Sixth Division barracks.
The newly appointed Sixth Division captain, Obito Uchiha, was sparring with his own vice-captain.
Renji Abarai was in some pain right now. When they had first crossed blades, he had found his captain's swordsmanship rather average and thought he could use that as a breakthrough. He did not hope to defeat the captain; he only wanted to avoid looking too bad.
But although this Captain Uchiha's swordsmanship was average, his other powers were extremely formidable. Renji knew that ninjas could use ninjutsu, and his captain seemed particularly skilled in it. He could breathe fire and manipulate trees, leaving Renji unable to guard against him.
After several exchanges, Renji had no idea what power the captain had used, but his attacks suddenly had no effect whatsoever. It was as though the Obito Uchiha standing there was nothing more than an afterimage.
Before everyone's eyes, Renji launched attack after attack, only to be toyed with time and again.
Panting heavily, he felt thoroughly stifled and could not help stopping to ask, "Captain, are you really going to keep dodging like this?"
Obito smiled awkwardly. "Sorry. This really isn't ideal for a spar. I just wanted to get more accustomed to my current power."
As he spoke, he held up the silver-glowing Sun Wheel Sword and addressed Renji. "Next, I'm going to use my full strength."
His full strength...
Renji froze, then his eyes widened as he hurriedly said, "Wait! Captain, you can't mean..."
It was already too late. Obito had assumed his stance, and his aura surged, instantly reaching its peak.
"Bankai—"
Renji's face went green. He had wanted the other man to stop toying with him, not use Bankai directly against a mere vice-captain like him!
In an instant, Renji's vision blurred. The scene before him shattered into