Chapter 99 - Bankai - Gyakusama Yokai Happosai!
Chapter 99 - Bankai - Gyakusama Yokai Happosai!
In his Hollowfied state, Hollow Ichigo appeared even more insane. His eyes flashed with a crimson light as he glanced at Kensei, who had just questioned him.
In the next instant, Hollow Ichigo appeared above Kensei, swinging Zangetsu down at him. The black and red spiritual pressure of Getsuga Tenshō erupted like a furious dragon, spiraling towards Kensei.
Ichigo's speed was already fast post-Bankai, but under Hollow Ichigo's control, enhanced by Hollowfication, it became even faster, leaving Kensei no time to react.
Boom!
Before Kensei could even fight back, the black and red Getsuga crushed him, leaving him heavily injured and covered in blood. He struggled to stand but was forced to spit out another mouthful of blood.
Tessai appeared beside Kensei, checking his condition with a serious expression. "Your current state isn't suitable for fighting. I'll take you for treatment."
But Kensei was unwilling to accept this outcome. He hadn't even used his Bankai or Hollowfication yet and was already defeated. His eyes widened in anger at Hollow Ichigo, but he coughed up more blood instead of shouting.
Hollow Ichigo's voice rang out in delight, "Oh, this feels so good! This is the best!"
The hot-tempered Hiyori couldn't hold back her rage. She pressed her hand to her face and pulled it down, revealing a skull mask.
"You bastard, I'm going to kill you!"
Her voice now carried an electric hum as she appeared above Hollow Ichigo, raising her Zanpakutō. "Slash him, Orochi!"
In an instant, Orochi transformed into a massive sword with a jagged blade.
The rest of the Vizard didn't hesitate either. They all Hollowfied, attacking Hollow Ichigo with burning fury.
"Break him, Tengu-maru!"
"Crush him, Tetsuzaemon!"
Facing their onslaught, Hollow Ichigo only chuckled, swinging Zangetsu to meet them. Black and red crescent moons of Getsuga Tenshō flew out like they cost nothing. The sheer power forced even the Hollowfied Vizards to retreat.
For a moment, Hollow Ichigo fought Hiyori, Lisa, and Love to a standstill.
However, the Vizards' goal wasn't to defeat Hollow Ichigo but to buy time. They knew that everything was linked to Gilgamesh. If they could capture him, they would win.
Though it wasn't honorable, considering Aizen's involvement, they couldn't care less about fairness.
Urahara quickly grasped the situation. Seeing the Vizards' actions, he didn't comment but opened his fan to cover his face, speaking lightly, "Oh my, the situation doesn't look good for him. Aren't you going to help?"
Past Yoruichi didn't respond, just smiled meaningfully, asking, "Who is the situation really bad for?"
Urahara was puzzled. The situation clearly seemed against Gilgamesh, so why would Past Yoruichi say that?
Before Urahara could think further, Past Yoruichi continued, "Kisuke, you haven't forgotten, have you? Kennō is the king of Zanpakutō."
Urahara paused, recalling Ichigo's Bankai, then his expression changed dramatically. He shouted at Shinji, "Shinji, run! His Zanpakutō can control your Bankai!"
Shinji and Future Yoruichi were closing in on Gilgamesh, ready to strike, when they heard Urahara's warning. Their expressions shifted instantly.
If any other Zanpakutō were controlled, they could manage, but if Shinji's Sakanade was controlled, it would be disastrous.
Shinji's Sakanade's Bankai was too terrifying. Future Yoruichi and Urahara had never truly seen it in action because everyone who had seen it was dead.
Without hesitation, Shinji tried to halt his advance, while Future Yoruichi moved to shield him, hoping to stop Gilgamesh.
"Don't control Shinji's Bankai. His Bankai…"
Before Future Yoruichi could finish, Gilgamesh coldly declared, "Bankai: Gyakusama Yokai Happosai!"
In the next moment, Shinji's body stopped abruptly, encased in a giant lotus bud.
As the lotus bloomed, Shinji stood on a large lotus platform surrounded by white mist. His face turned pale.
With Shinji's Bankai activated, Hiyori, Lisa, and Love started attacking each other.
This was Shinji's Bankai: Gyakusama Yokai Happosai, which reversed the perception of allies and enemies within a certain range, causing mutual slaughter.
This meant Hiyori, Lisa, and Love saw each other as enemies and Hollow Ichigo as an ally.
Not only that, but they also perceived Gilgamesh the same way. Future Yoruichi wasn't exempt either.
Urahara and Past Yoruichi, having retreated earlier, avoided Shinji's Bankai's effects. Kensei and Tessai, who had left for treatment, were also safe.
Elsewhere, observing the battle, Ginjō and Tsukishima's pupils shrank. Even the usually calm Tsukishima showed a look of horror.
Though they didn't know why their former comrades were fighting, they knew it had to do with Shinji's Bankai.
They feared Shinji's Bankai and Gilgamesh's ability to control others' Bankai.
Meanwhile, Kensei and Rōjūrō were also shocked by the battlefield changes, their expressions turning grim.
As Shinji's comrades, they knew his Bankai well. Kensei wanted to rush in to save his comrades, but Rōjūrō held him back, yelling, "Do you understand Shinji's Bankai? If you go now, you'll fight them too!"
Kensei clenched his teeth, unwilling, "So we do nothing?"
Standing on the lotus platform, watching his comrades fight and bleed, Shinji felt his heart ache. He couldn't control Sakanade's Bankai.
The only option was to deactivate it, though those affected wouldn't recover, he trusted Urahara to find a solution.
He needed to disable the Bankai first.
The method was simple: stepping off the lotus platform.
Without hesitation, Shinji stepped off, but his face turned to shock. The lotus platform remained, still blooming. His pupils shrank.
Gilgamesh's authoritative voice echoed, "Without my permission, how could it deactivate?"
"Shinji Hirako, joining this fight without my consent is a great disrespect to me."
"This punishment will remind you well, with your body and soul!"
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