"Su Feng's power really is useful."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi glanced at the brutally horrific battlefield. The imposing Gokutai Fukuin Shōtai had made short work of the Reigai Konjiki Ashisogi Jizo, tearing it to pieces.
Thick blood and gore filled every corner of the laboratory, nearly forming streams as they gurgled across the floor. Unidentifiable limbs lay scattered everywhere.
The Reigai pierced through by blades had turned into sludge the instant it died, collapsing onto the ground.
"This is..."
Ignoring the bubbling filth, Mayuri Kurotsuchi bent down and fished a gem resembling the Hogyoku from the sludge. Two differently colored lights intertwined within it, continually gleaming in spiraling patterns.
"A clever fusion of Shinigami power and Menos power?"
"It seems Shinigami souls and Menos souls were used, but what was the method of fusion?"
"Was it derived from some unknown Zanpakuto ability?"
In mere seconds, he had fully analyzed the technology contained within the gem based on his extensive experience.
All except for the most crucial fusion technique.
"You really can't underestimate any captain."
Just as Mayuri Kurotsuchi was pondering what method Kagerōza Inaba had used to fuse the souls of Shinigami and Menos, a calm voice suddenly rang out from beyond the shattered laboratory.
With a flicker of Shunpo, a figure with dark green hair appeared before Mayuri Kurotsuchi.
"And who are you?"
Mayuri Kurotsuchi wore a strange expression as his nose twitched a few times, as though he were lightly sniffing the air.
"Your soul carries Kagerōza Inaba's scent."
"Let me think. Ōko Yushima?"
At those words, the other party immediately looked surprised before his expression shifted into one of appreciation.
"I never expected anyone to know that name."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi waved a hand, having no intention of claiming credit for it.
"It actually has little to do with this