The Reverse Lotus looked less swift than the Front Lotus, which directly dragged the user up with it, but in truth, the process of stepping on air was also a way of building momentum!
As Uchiha Hiko continued rising, the sound of air exploding grew louder and louder! Even Ichigo Kurosaki could see thick white mist taking shape and drifting through the air.
That was what happened when moisture in the air was compressed into water droplets under extreme pressure and heat, then rapidly evaporated!
"Reverse Lotus! Shatter the Air!"
Following the sound, Ichigo finally caught sight of Uchiha Hiko.
At that moment, Uchiha Hiko resembled a great green arhat Buddha. He floated above the Hollows, his arms swaying slowly, before suddenly stomping downward with his left foot!
"BOOM!!!!!!"
A massive air cannon spanning thirty to forty meters instantly formed beneath Uchiha Hiko's foot and slammed into the Hollows with lightning speed!
Ichigo then watched as the Hollows' bodies burst apart like watermelons beneath that kick!
They did not even have the chance to hit the ground before being completely annihilated in midair~!
"Well, kid? Do you acknowledge me as your master now?"
Uchiha Hiko slowly landed on the ground, patted the shoulder of Ichigo Kurosaki, who was still gaping so wide his jaw nearly dropped, and smiled.
"Th-That... That's... That's incredible! Holy shit!"
Only then did Ichigo Kurosaki snap out of it. Looking at Uchiha Hiko as though he were an idol, his eyes sparkled with stars, his face full of admiration.
"That was nothing. You should have seen how strong I used to be!"
Uchiha Hiko said wistfully as the Eight Inner Gates Formation around him gradually faded away.
With his current body, opening four gates would not leave him harming himself almost as much as his enemy