"That kind of power is comparable to a Zanpakuto, yet it doesn't require communication with one and can be driven solely by one's spiritual pressure. It's incredibly convenient."
In Yuko's eyes, the only flaw of the Bakubakutō was that it devoured its wielder's spiritual power. Its upper limit also couldn't compare to that of a Zanpakuto.
Zanpakuto had two stages of release, while the Bakubakutō only had one ability and lacked the fivefold amplification of Bankai.
It could only be compared to a Soul Reaper's Shikai. If it involved Captain-level combat and everyone used Bankai, the Bakubakutō would seem somewhat inadequate.
Of course, that didn't mean it had no place on the battlefield.
Amagai had used the Bakubakutō to cause a certain amount of trouble for Old Man Yama. If it were combined with a Zanpakuto, it would certainly be more powerful than using either weapon alone.
However, the damage the Bakubakutō inflicted on the body was also something a Zanpakuto couldn't compare with. Soul Reapers lacking sufficient strength could easily be devoured by the blade.
Of course, that didn't apply to Yuko. Her spiritual pressure alone wasn't something one or two Bakubakutō could drain dry.
On top of that, given the Bakubakutō's utterly unattractive appearance, Yuko definitely wouldn't choose it.
The same couldn't necessarily be said for those great noble clans. The nobles could use the Bakubakutō to cultivate their own forces.
"Even if it's only for the sake of this technology, those greedy nobles and so-called retainers probably won't easily let Kumoi step down."
"I think the Central 46 may not be entirely unmoved either."
"You mean..." Yamamoto seemed to realize what she was implying, and his eyes narrowed into slits.
"Let me finish." Yuko raised a hand and pressed it down, signaling him not to rush. She