Bleach's Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Hohō, and Kidō

The blade shattered, Ichigo was once again engulfed by the sea of flowers. A black arc of light shot out from the flower field, Ichigo pointed Tensa Zangetsu at Byakuya.

"I never expected the 6th Division Captain to resort to sneak attacks."

"There's no need for morality when dealing with invaders like you." Byakuya Flash Step to rush towards Ichigo, a pink katana in his hand transforming into the shape of Senbonzakura Asauchi. Then, countless katanas hung upside down in the air like birdcages, surrounding him and Ichigo. "Annihilation Senbonzakura Kageyoshi".

The battle that had no outcome in the World of the Living is resumed here.

To be Byakuya Kuchiki was already a gentleman enough. He didn't choose to attend the captain's meeting because he spotted Ichigo. When Byakuya tried to capture Ichigo, Ichigo unexpectedly ran into Renji, who had just returned. So Byakuya simply became a spectator.

When Byakuya saw Renji unleash his Bankai, he was somewhat surprised. He never expected that his Vice-Captain, whom he could only look up to, would have such potential. Was it because of Rukia? Byakuya couldn't come to a conclusion for the time being.

However, as a captain who had long mastered Bankai, Byakuya could tell at a glance that Renji's Bankai was still very unfamiliar, and with this level of proficiency, he would definitely not be a match for Ichigo Kurosaki.

To give Renji practice, Byakuya didn't choose to attack together. Instead, he waited until Renji was defeated before making his move. This was partly to give Renji more opportunities to practice his Bankai, and partly because he had absolute confidence in his own strength. Without his spiritual pressure being restricted, he was certain he could defeat Ichigo Kurosaki.

Trapped by the Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, Ichigo had no choice but to turn his blade on Byakuya Kuchiki. After defeating Renji, Byakuya appeared, Ichigo realized he had dragged this out for too long and needed to finish the fight quickly.

Ichigo unleashed the full speed of his Bankai and slashed at Byakuya. Having fought him in the World of the Living, he knew that his speed far surpassed Byakuya's. This time, he would not hold back. As long as he could wound Byakuya, he would have a chance to break free from Kenkei's confinement and escape using the speed of Tensa Zangetsu.

Success!

Just as Tensa Zangetsu was about to strike Byakuya's shoulder, Byakuya's Senbonzakura gracefully stepped in Tensa Zangetsu of it.

The two swords clashed and separated almost immediately. Ichigo and Byakuya engaged in several close-quarters combats. Ichigo was somewhat alarmed to discover that his speed seemed to be at a disadvantage.

Within this scene of destruction, Byakuya's speed also increased. Correspondingly, because the area of destruction was locked, Ichigo was unable to use a wide-range acceleration transfer, which made Ichigo's Bankai seem to have no advantage.

Byakuya saw through Ichigo's thoughts and said, "This is a technique that abandons everything and focuses solely on attack. It is Senbonzakura's true form, which cannot be matched by your Bankai."

As he spoke, a pink katana flew out from behind Byakuya, transforming into Asauchi and being held in Byakuya's other hand. Byakuya's attack rhythm suddenly changed, catching Ichigo off Ichigo, and he was slashed in the chest first.

Ichigo immediately used Shunpo to escape, but it was only a Flash Step fix. He couldn't escape the scorching landscape of Senbonzakura. He clutched his chest wound and gasped for breath. Ichigo had to admit that he seemed unable to defeat Byakuya in terms of Zanjutsu.

Since that's the case, Ichigo gathered a burst of spiritual pressure in his hand and unleashed a black crescent-shaped beam of energy at Byakuya Kuchiki, "Getsuga Tensho!"

With a thought, Byakuya sent three Senbonzakura swords falling from above his head, blocking Tensa Zangetsu. At the cost of the three swords being shattered back into Senbonzakura blossom petals, Byakuya easily blocked Ichigo's attack.

"Surrender, your attacks have no effect on me," Byakuya said.

After these two encounters, Byakuya realized that Ichigo Kurosaki only knew one move, Getsuga Tensho. As long as Byakuya could block Ichigo's Getsuga Tensho and keep up with Ichigo's speed, Ichigo Kurosaki would be no threat at all.

Hearing Byakuya's words, Ichigo showed no sign of discouragement. Instead, he scratched his forehead and said to Byakuya, "I haven't fully mastered this move yet, so be careful."

After saying that, Ichigo forcefully pulled his hand off his forehead, and a white Visored appeared on Ichigo face, with red stripes on the left half of the Visored.

Hollow Visored is the ability that Ichigo actively sought out to learn from the Visored after encountering Byakuya in the World of the Living. However, due to Ichigo's resistance to Hollow's power, Ichigo has not yet been able to fully master the power of the Visored and can only temporarily rely on their power.

The moment he put on the Visored, Ichigo immediately launched an attack on Byakuya, wasting not a single second.

Ichigo Flash Step in front of Byakuya with a Shunpo, picked up Tensa Zangetsu Byakuya slashed at him. As soon as they clashed, Byakuya noticed that Ichigo's speed and power in swinging his sword had increased significantly, and even Ichigo's Zanjutsu had taken on a wilder edge.

Byakuya discarded his other Zanpakuto; in a fight where everyone is focused on the battle, having two swords would only slow down Byakuya's attacks.

Even so, Byakuya's Zanjutsu was still Ichigo's. As Ichigo swung his sword more and more, Ichigo's sword speed became faster and faster. This was a completely instinctive sword strike, which Byakuya, a scholar, could not counter in a short time.

This won't do. Byakuya decisively summoned three pink katanas to disrupt Ichigo's attack rhythm, and this time it was his turn to create distance.

Ichigo swiftly shattered the three katanas, then unleashed a red and black crescent-shaped Getsuga Tensho, towards Byakuya.

Byakuya was about to use the same trick to stop Ichigo's Getsuga Tensho, but this black and red crescent moon was far superior to the previous one. In an instant, it devoured Byakuya Senbonzakura that Byakuya had thrown down and continued to advance towards him.

Byakuya quickly gathered his spiritual pressure into his Zanpakuto. Such powerful force! The moment they made contact, Byakuya understood the terrifying power of this crescent-shaped blade. He continuously mobilized his spiritual pressure and finally stopped his retreating steps at the edge of the blade's edge.

Byakuya immediately analyzed the Hollow's power. The red power at the edge of the Getsuga Tensho was somewhat similar to that of Cero, and there was even a lingering scent of Hollow spiritual pressure on the wounds on his body.

To block the Getsuga Tensho, Byakuya paid the price of injuries to his left shoulder and lower abdomen. Just as he blocked the Getsuga Tensho, Byakuya saw Ichigo launch another Getsuga Tensho at him, and Byakuya couldn't help but feel a little angry.

Does this arrogant fool think he can defeat him by constantly using Getsuga Tensho? Does he really underestimate the years of Bleach training in Soul Society?

The glory of the Bleach is extremely important to Byakuya. Does this guy named Ichigo Kurosaki think that by stealing the power of the Hollows, he can crush all their efforts over the years?

Are you kidding me!

"Bakudo Eighty-One: Bakudō #81: Dankū!"

A transparent barrier stood in front of Byakuya. The defensive ability of the Bakudō #81: Dankū, which abandoned the chanting, was ultimately insufficient. The moment Getsuga Tensho with it, countless spiderweb-like cracks appeared. After only a brief stalemate, the Bakudō #81: Dankū was shattered by the Getsuga Tensho.

But that brief moment was enough. Byakuya appeared before Ichigo, one hand Zanpakuto, the other glowing with golden light. "Bakudō #4: Hainawa: This Rope."

A golden, rope-like strand of light was released from Byakuya's left hand, another Bakudo that abandoned its incantation. The This Rope immediately wrapped around Ichigo's body, and Byakuya swung his sword at Ichigo at the same time.

This Rope is a low-level Kido, and it's impossible for it to bind Ichigo. However, it's enough to have some effect on Ichigo. Byakuya has taken the initiative.

Byakuya used his initiative to parry Ichigo's Tensa Zangetsu. A Senbonzakura fell from above Byakuya's head and pierced Ichigo's left foot. Ichigo, in pain, gripped Tensa Zangetsu tightly, exposing an opening in his chest.

Byakuya seized the opportunity and struck Ichigo in Ichigo chest with his Ichigo hand. A tremendous force struck Byakuya's chest, knocking Ichigo to the ground. After rolling twice, Ichigo finally got back up.

Having regained his Ichigo prepared to launch another attack on Byakuya, still employing the same strategy of using Flash Step to suppress Byakuya and seizing the initiative with instinctive slashes.

But as soon as he started to act, Ichigo regretted it. His foot had been injured by Byakuya, who had seized the opportunity to strike, and his Flash Step speed could no longer reach its maximum.

Just then, Ichigo heard Byakuya's cold voice in his ear, "Secret Steps, the third of the Four Maple Masters, Utsusemi."

Ichigo's eyes, hidden beneath his Visored, were filled with shock. Byakuya Kuchiki had actually kept up with his speed. After the initial shock, Ichigo tried to retaliate with his sword, but it was too late. He continued to use his Zanjutsu and Bakudo in combination, occasionally interspersed with a Hakuda. Ichigo was completely overwhelmed by Byakuya's series of variations.

When Ichigo tries to use Flash Step to find an opening, Byakuya catches up with his strange Flash Step and then uses Kido techniques that Ichigo has never seen before. Ichigo's only advantage, his Zanjutsu, are completely wiped out by Byakuya's rich tactical reserves.

"Crescent moon..."

Cracks appeared on Ichigo's Visored, and the time to use Visored was almost up. With no other options, Ichigo could only frantically gather the spiritual pressure of Getsuga Tensho. As for whether Getsuga Tensho would harm him, that was no longer something he could consider.

Despite this, Ichigo's desperate attack failed to materialize. The two Senbonzakura pierced through Ichigo's shoulder blades, forcibly suppressing the spiritual pressure Ichigo had painstakingly gathered.

Immediately afterward, Byakuya used Bakudo No. 9: Collapse Wheel to bind Ichigo's feet, and then delivered a heavy punch to Ichigo's Ichigo holding Tensa Zangetsu. The Zanpakuto caused Ichigo to lose his grip on his Zanpakuto, Byakuya seized the opportunity to send Tensa Zangetsu flying with a single strike.

"The abilities of Bleach are Zanjutsu, footwork, Hakuda, and Kido. It's utterly laughable that someone who has just become Hollowfication Bleach dare to challenge the glory that Soul Society has built up over thousands of years with Hollowfication, a mere side skill!"

Byakuya wasn't having an easy time either, as he was holding Ichigo Kurosaki down like a prisoner. Ichigo's Hollowfication power was indeed formidable, Ichigo Byakuya ended up with many injuries while suppressing Ichigo.

Even with Byakuya Kuchiki's immense Ichigo, he was temporarily defeated by Byakuya Kuchiki, an all-around master with extensive combat experience, who used a combination of his four abilities: Zanjutsu, Hakuda, Hohō, Kidō.

In other words, Ichigo Bleach for a short time. Before becoming Bleach, his combat experience was limited to some lower-level Hollows. When faced with the Bleach's diverse fighting styles, Ichigo's combat stats suddenly lost their obvious advantage.

Ichigo did not give up. At this moment, he had one last move. His spiritual pressure burst out recklessly, leaving only half of Ichigo's face contorted in a ferocious expression. The sudden surge of spiritual pressure almost shattered his earpiece. Ichigo had turned on the communication, roared to the sky with all his might.

"Tsuna!!!"

For Ichigo now, only the Great Summoning Jutsu can save him from this predicament. He should have listened to Tsuna and called for backup the moment he encountered a powerful enemy. His overconfidence has only brought trouble upon Ichigo.

Hearing Ichigo's cry, Byakuya quickly summoned two Senbonzakura swords and stabbed them into Ichigo's body, forcibly interrupting Ichigo's outburst. Byakuya knew that Ichigo was calling for help, and he was not the kind of person who would let his opponent achieve his goal.

"Rukia granted you the power of Bleach, and as her brother, I will reclaim that power on her Bleach!"

Byakuya pointed his finger at the center of Ichigo's chest, where Ichigo's Saketsu were located. If Byakuya could first break Ichigo's Saketsu and then pierce Ichigo's Hakusui, Ichigo would completely lose his Bleach powers. Even Ichigo, who had just become Bleach, knew this.

Under Ichigo's terrified gaze, Byakuya's fingertips condensed into a white light.

"Hadō #4, Byakurai!"