Duel (2)

As ripples gradually spread across the ground, two neat rows of enormous blades suddenly rose from the wavering surface, like thousands of leafless roadside trees standing behind Kuchiki Byakuya.

At last, a trace of interest appeared in Fengjin Chehu's eyes. "Oh? Something new?"

"...Senbonzakura Kageyoshi!" Kuchiki Byakuya watched Fengjin coldly as he completed the final incantation.

In an instant, the thousands of giant blades shattered apart at once. Reflecting the sunlight, they scattered down like an endless sky full of petals. Like a tide formed from floating "petals," they surged straight toward Fengjin Chehu...