In the Kyōka Suigetsu, You Have No Chance of Winning

At the Commander-General's order, the captains' hearts all skipped a beat.

Were they really going to fight here?

But looking at the massive gash Dunn had carved out, its direction happened to be toward the Central 46 Chambers.

And now, Seireitei's highest judicial institution had been completely erased.

Although not all the judges and sages were necessarily there, after that strike, Seireitei had no room left to yield.

"Yes, Commander-General."

Having thought it through, the captains withdrew at once.

Of course, their retreat was not merely in compliance with the Commander-General's order—it was also because Aizen had vanished.

Dunn held his sword and watched the Commander-General. As for the others leaving, he neither stopped them nor had any need to.

"An imitation is still only an imitation."

The Commander-General slowly drew his blade, his eyes locked onto Dunn as he spoke in a deep voice, though his tone was filled with gravity.

"As long as it gets the desired effect. And when it comes to flames, I won't lose."

Dunn smiled at that, paying no mind to the Commander-General's seemingly dismissive words.

"In that case."

The Commander-General drew his blade and held it horizontally before him, uttering a similar release command.

Boom!

Flames ignited along the blade. As the fire rose, the Commander-General was already behind Dunn.

"Nadeshiko Slash!"

Only then did the Commander-General's voice ring out.

Boom!

A heavy slash struck Dunn squarely in the chest.

Dunn was sent flying by the blow, his body turning into an afterimage as he instantly crashed into the barrier on the far side of Seireitei.

The impact against the enormous barrier enveloping all of Seireitei was visible to the naked eye.

Massive ripples spread across the barrier.

With his body pressed against the barrier, Dunn's expression did not change despite having been