The Radiance of the Star of Omniscience (Seeking Follow-up!)

Kaname Tosen knew nothing of Celtic Mythology, nor did he know anything of King Arthur's Excalibur.

But he knew that Gilgamesh was about to demonstrate his strength before him—the strength to realize those grand ambitions of his.

Is Caladbolg the name of his Zanpakuto?

Does True Name Release mean he is performing a Shikai? Or is it... a Bankai?

Thinking this, Kaname Tosen began to earnestly perceive Gilgamesh's spiritual pressure.

Gilgamesh had never hidden his spiritual pressure, so within Kaname Tosen's perception, it was clearly visible.

However, Gilgamesh's spiritual pressure was far too weak—so weak that Kaname Tosen believed it could not possibly be his true power.

In that very instant, a rainbow-colored sword light erupted violently from Caladbolg, extending rapidly toward Gin Ichimaru.

At almost the same moment, Gin Ichimaru unleashed his Shikai, and his Zanpakuto, Shinso, also extended rapidly toward Gilgamesh.

The next second, the Rainbow Sword Light collided with Shinso.

Under the watchful eyes of Yoruichi Shihouin and Kaname Tosen, the collision between the two caused no earth-shattering noise, nor was there any sign of a stalemate.

With almost no hesitation, Shinso shattered inch by inch under the force of the Rainbow Sword Light.

The Rainbow Sword Light, meanwhile, maintained its original speed as it continued to extend toward Gin Ichimaru.

Watching this scene, the expressions of Yoruichi Shihouin and Kaname Tosen could not help but tremble.

They were both well aware of the sharpness and durability of Gin Ichimaru's Shinso.

Yet now, Shinso had proven so fragile and pathetic against the Rainbow Sword Light; how could they not be shaken?

Furthermore, the offensive capability of Caladbolg was so strikingly similar to Gin Ichimaru's Shinso.

Of course, the person on the scene with the most turbulent emotions was Gin Ichimaru himself.

At this moment, Gin Ichimaru's eyes, which had always been narrowed, were now wide open, filled with disbelief.

Watching the Rainbow Sword Light arrive in a flash, a massive sense of crisis welled up in Gin Ichimaru's heart; every cell in his body was screaming a warning, urging him to flee.

Without a moment's hesitation, Gin Ichimaru used Flash Step to move rapidly to the side.

But he was still a step too late.

Slash!

A deep wound, exposing bone, appeared on Gin Ichimaru's right arm, and blood instantly flowed down his limb, dripping from the air.

Reaching out to cover the wound on his right arm, Gin Ichimaru could not help but break into a cold sweat.

This was not due to the intense pain of the wound, but rather the relief of having survived a brush with death.

If he hadn't dodged just now, that strike would have pierced his heart.

At the same time, Gin Ichimaru felt a sense of wonder regarding the abilities of Caladbolg.

The ability of Caladbolg was very similar to the Shikai of his own Zanpakuto, Shinso, but its power far exceeded it.

Not only that, the maximum extension limit of Shinso was 100 times the length of its original form, but the extension length of Caladbolg's Rainbow Sword Light was clearly far beyond that.

So, what exactly was Caladbolg? Was it Gilgamesh's Zanpakuto?

One doubt after another surfaced in his mind.

Although Gin Ichimaru had more and more questions about Gilgamesh, he still did not associate him with the King of Heroes from the Epic of Gilgamesh.

Because the fact that the Gilgamesh before him was the King of Heroes recorded in the Epic of Gilgamesh was simply too absurd to believe.

Before Gin Ichimaru could think further, Gilgamesh, sitting upon his throne, raised Caladbolg and swung it toward him.

Instantly, the Rainbow Sword Light, which extended to the horizon, slashed violently toward Gin Ichimaru.

Having witnessed the power of the Rainbow Sword Light, Gin Ichimaru dared not hesitate, immediately using Flash Step to dodge rapidly.

Whoosh!

Under Gin Ichimaru's trembling gaze, a bottomless, massive fissure was carved directly into the barren, white-sand-like ground of Hueco Mundo.

The moment the fissure appeared, the white sand on both sides began to pour rapidly into the gap.

Thus, a pit of quicksand was formed.

Giving Gin Ichimaru no chance to catch his breath, the Rainbow Sword Light struck again.

Daring not to hesitate, Gin Ichimaru once again used Flash Step to evade the Rainbow Sword Light.

And the moment Gin Ichimaru's figure reappeared after his Flash Step, the Rainbow Sword Light struck again.

Once, twice, three times...

Gin Ichimaru had lost count of how many times he had dodged, but each time, the Rainbow Sword Light followed him like a shadow.

This fact caused Gin Ichimaru's mind to begin trembling violently.

He suddenly remembered that during Gilgamesh's battle with Miho Kano, he had predicted her strikes.

Without a doubt, the reason the Rainbow Sword Light could follow him like a shadow was that Gilgamesh had predicted his movements, allowing him to strike exactly where Gin Ichimaru would appear the moment his Flash Step ended.

Realizing this, Gin Ichimaru knew clearly that to escape this predicament, there were only two methods available.

The first method is to hide in a place where the Rainbow Sword Light cannot strike.

The second method is to capture the ringleader first; as long as Gilgamesh is taken down, everything else will collapse on its own.

As for which one to choose.

One could see a dangerous glint flickering within the eyes that Gin Ichimaru had finally opened.

Gin Ichimaru was never a pushover; since Gilgamesh wanted his life, he naturally wanted Gilgamesh's life in return.

Therefore, Gin Ichimaru chose both methods.

After dodging another strike of the Rainbow Sword Light, Gin Ichimaru roared, "Tosen, what are you doing? Why haven't you attacked yet? Could it be that you have betrayed Captain Aizen?"

"Hurry up and strike! Don't give him a chance, use your Bankai immediately!"

While shouting, Gin Ichimaru utilized Flash Step to rapidly dash toward the underside of the Vimana.

Since Gilgamesh was seated upon the throne of the Vimana while swinging Caladbolg, the space directly beneath the Vimana was a place the Rainbow Sword Light could never reach.

Unless the Rainbow Sword Light could curve.

But Gin Ichimaru immediately dismissed that possibility.

Aboard the Vimana, Kaname Tosen's body jolted violently upon hearing Gin Ichimaru's words.

Yoruichi Shihouin also hurriedly cast a vigilant gaze toward Kaname Tosen.

She did not know what Kaname Tosen's Bankai was.

Although she looked down on Kaname Tosen, he was a captain after all, and his strength was beyond doubt; if he were to unleash a Bankai at such close range, regardless of what it was, it would cause unimaginable consequences.

However, before Yoruichi Shihouin could make a move, she was gently pressed back by Gilgamesh's left hand.

Meanwhile, Kaname Tosen raised his Zanpakuto and said to Gilgamesh, "I deeply admire your ideals, but I am sorry; on that night, I already pledged myself to Captain Aizen."

"But rest assured, I will not take your life. I will only capture you, and afterward, I will plead with Captain Aizen to let you join us."

With that, Kaname Tosen did not give Gilgamesh a chance to speak, chanting instead: "Bankai: Suzumushi Tsuishiki: Enma Korogi!"

Seeing this, the corners of Gilgamesh's mouth curled upward slightly, his wine-red eyes shining with the brilliance of the Star of Omniscience.