Chapter 97 - Bankai: Tensa Zangetsu!

Chapter 97 - Bankai: Tensa Zangetsu!

Urahara Shop.

Around the tea table, Urahara and Future Yoruichi sat on one side, while Gilgamesh and Past Yoruichi sat on the other. Ichigo Kurosaki sat alone on another side.

When Tessai brought tea, he couldn't help but let his gaze drift back and forth between the past and future Yoruichis, his face showing uncontrollable astonishment.

Clearly, Tessai was utterly confused by the presence of two Yoruichis.

Urahara took a sip of tea and was the first to speak, "Alright, where should we start?"

This wasn't mere politeness; Urahara had too many questions swirling in his mind and didn't know which one to begin with.

With Gilgamesh's permission, Past Yoruichi spoke up, "Let me address the question that my future self has been pondering."

Everyone present felt a shock run through them.

They knew that Yoruichi's next words would reveal Gilgamesh's true identity.

Not only Future Yoruichi but even her close friend Urahara was curious. Why would someone as wild and disobedient as Yoruichi submit to anyone? Although Gilgamesh was indeed extraordinarily handsome, Yoruichi wasn't someone to be swayed by looks alone.

Past Yoruichi began recounting her experiences with Gilgamesh.

As she spoke of Gilgamesh's ambition to establish an ideal kingdom in the Soul Society and how he had already taken action, everyone but Ichigo showed signs of surprise.

They knew well that establishing a kingdom in the Soul Society was nearly impossible. It wasn't just the Central 46 and the Gotei 13; even the nobles would never allow Gilgamesh to create such a kingdom.

As she continued, mentioning the 78th and 79th districts of South Rukongai, the Kingdom of Uruk, and the name Gilgamesh, the information overload left everyone in stunned silence.

Urahara and Ichigo were particularly shocked because they understood the significance of the names "the oldest hero of mankind" and "Gilgamesh."

After a long pause, Ichigo asked with a trembling voice, "So, you're really the Gilgamesh praised in the Epic of Gilgamesh?"

Gilgamesh smiled and nodded, "Indeed, I am Gilgamesh."

Ichigo found it even harder to believe. Overwhelmed, he stood up and exclaimed, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"If you are truly Gilgamesh, then you must be over six thousand years old! How can you still look like a young man?"

Future Yoruichi, having heard this, couldn't help but echo the sentiment, "Six thousand years old? That's three times the age of Captain-Commander Yamamoto!"

Tessai, hearing this astonishing news, started to sweat profusely, his body trembling slightly.

Urahara suppressed his inner shock, trying to remain calm, "I apologize, while I'm inclined to believe your identity, I need some proof. This is too unbelievable."

Gilgamesh's ruby-like eyes turned to Urahara, and he asked with a faint smile, "How would you like me to prove it?"

Urahara fell silent, realizing it was hard to prove such a thing.

The time gap was too vast; even if Gilgamesh produced something to prove his identity, they wouldn't be able to verify its authenticity.

Future Yoruichi interjected, "His strength."

Her words drew everyone's attention.

With a serious expression, she continued, "I know myself well. To make me submit, it would take more than ideals; it would require corresponding strength!"

"If you've truly lived for over six thousand years, your power should surpass all of us here!"

The suggestion struck everyone like a bolt of clarity.

Indeed, strength was the best way to verify Gilgamesh's identity.

Past Yoruichi, hearing this, had a strange expression as if she wanted to say something but held back.

Future Yoruichi noticed this and felt uneasy, "Hey, past me, don't tell me you submitted to him without considering his strength?"

Past Yoruichi responded, "That's not it, but are you sure you want to test the King's strength?"

Detecting something odd, Urahara wanted to speak, but Future Yoruichi didn't hesitate, "Of course."

Past Yoruichi said nothing more and looked at Gilgamesh.

Seeing his agreement, she glanced at her future self with a hint of pity and turned to walk towards Urahara Shop's secret base, saying, "Let's go."

Urahara , Future Yoruichi, and Tessai followed without hesitation.

Secret Base.

Gilgamesh and Future Yoruichi stood on opposite sides.

Future Yoruichi assumed a fighting stance and asked, "Where is your Zanpakutō? Or do you not have one?"

"Of course, I have a Zanpakutō," Gilgamesh replied.

As he spoke, a golden ripple appeared beside him, and Kennō, slowly emerged from it.

Although this scene was magical, everyone thought it was simply the ability of Gilgamesh's Zanpakutō, so they weren't too surprised.

Future Yoruichi remained vigilant, speculating about the abilities of Gilgamesh's Zanpakutō.

Through his Clairvoyance, Gilgamesh saw through Future Yoruichi's thoughts and said, "My Zanpakutō is called Kennō, the King of Zanpakuto."

Everyone was shocked by the title "King of Zanpakuto."

Before they could react, Gilgamesh continued, "As for Kennō's abilities, it's best to demonstrate."

With that, he pointed Kennō at Ichigo Kurosaki and declared, "Bankai: Tensa Zangetsu!"

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