Tensa Zangetsu shone with dazzling light in Horned Ichigo's hand. He swung it fiercely, unleashing a massive crescent of black-and-red sword energy that roared straight at Shisui.
Shisui raised his long blade without hesitation, ready to meet that terrifying power.
The two powerful waves of sword energy collided violently in midair with a deafening crash.
Violent energy fluctuations engulfed the entire space, as though the end of the world had come.
A suffocating pressure filled the air, making it hard to breathe.
Mindless madness flickered in Horned Ichigo's eyes. He gripped Tensa Zangetsu tightly, his entire body radiating incomparably evil Reiatsu.
Clearly, Horned Ichigo's power had fallen out of balance, and his Hollow power had gained the upper hand.
There was not a trace of fear on Shisui's face. He calmly dealt with the situation before him, the long blade in his hand gleaming brilliantly.
The two mighty forces collided, instantly erupting in a deafening crash like the collapse of heaven and earth. The whole world seemed to tremble.
The impact of that tremendous energy warped and distorted the surrounding space, as though it might rupture at any moment and form a terrifying rift in the void.
Yet just then, Shisui's slender figure appeared in midair, completely unharmed.
A faint layer of emerald-green Tengu Armor covered his body, enveloping him completely to form a sturdy shield.
Horned Ichigo's eyes widened as he panted heavily and stared at Shisui in disbelief.
Even in his mindless state, he had not expected such a powerful attack to leave Shisui entirely unscathed.
Shisui smiled faintly, a glimmer of confidence flashing through his eyes.
"You think you can beat me with that?" he said flatly, his voice carrying a note of disdain.
Horned Ichigo gritted his teeth, the look in his eyes growing even more