Multiple Kido Cut Through the Hollow

"Double Bakudō #39: Enkosen."

Several circular shields instantly appeared around Tokikaze, providing complete protection from various directions.

Since he couldn't fight instinctively like Kenpachi Zaraki, he would deal with the incoming attacks with reason.

It was public knowledge that Kenpachi Zaraki couldn't use Kido.

Among many Captains, he was the only one who couldn't use Kido whatsoever.

But Tokikaze was different. Being a Level 8 Kido user, he easily surpassed many Captains in terms of Kido.

The reason he was only at Level 8 was that there were still some Kido he hadn't mastered.

As for the Kido he had completely mastered, he could effortlessly use them and even analyzed their essence and use them in different ways.

Just like now.

Kaname Tosen's slash landed on the circular shields.

"What a weak strike."

Tokikaze calmly said, "You, whose sense of justice has been tainted, have already strayed far down the path of corruption."

Although Reiatsu perception was also nullified within the Enma Korogi dome, the circular shields remained under Tokikaze's control, much like his limbs.

"How is this possible..."

In astonishment, Kaname Tosen even forgot to pull back his sword.

"Curious, aren't you? Or maybe surprised is a better word?"

Tokikaze smiled, confident, "This is just the beginning."

Although Tokikaze couldn't hear what Kaname Tosen was saying, it didn't stop him from guessing.

"Mask of blood and flesh, all creation, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man!" On Tokikaze's raised palm, a brilliant blue light radiated, illuminating this part of the dark dome.

"On the wall of blue flame, inscribe a twin lotus. In the abyss of conflagration, wait at the far heavens."

"Multiple Hadō #73, Sōren Sōkatsui!"

As he finished speaking, a surging Reiatsu burst forth like a river breaking the dam, transforming entirely into the power of Hadō.

Blue flames erupted, instantly coloring the entire barrier.

Under Tokikaze's control, the blue flame engulfed the courtyard and began to spreat.

The inside of Enma Korogi dome stood strong. It wouldn't break just from this Hadō alone.

However, that wasn't Tokikaze's intention to begin with. Sōren Sōkatsui was just to show Kaname Tosen that the role of hunter and the prey had been switched.

The blue flame climbed rapidly, engulfing the dome.

In just a few seconds, the blue light had already reached the edge of the dome.

As the characters "Skeleton" and "Squander" were covered, a massive big flame gathered at the top of the barrier, resembling clouds.

Bzz—

Tokikaze's five fingers tightened and his Reiatsu swirled.

Under his control, the blue flames began to rain down from the sky.

The dazzling blue reflected Kaname Tosen's stiff and annoyed expression. Tokikaze's method of breaking Enma Korogi surpassed his imagination.

In fact, only Tokikaze could deal with Enma Korogi with this method.

When it came to manipulating Kido to this degree, not even someone like the former Captain of Kido Corps, Tsukabishi Tessai, who had reached the pinnacle of Kido mastery, could pull this off.

Each drop of blue flame rain became Tokikaze's eyes and ears, capturing every movement within the Enma Korogi dome. If you ignore the consumption of Reiatsu, this move was undoubtedly a perfect way to break Kaname Tosen's Bankai.

Even though Tokikaze had reduced the destructive power of Soren Sokatsui to the minimum, the flames that covered the entire barrier still consumed nearly half of his Reiatsu.

The more time passed, the more his Reiatsu would be consumed, so he couldn't keep this up for too long.

"Let's finish this quickly, Kaname Tosen."

A loud voice echoed as Tokikaze swung Zanpakutō.

The starting move was the ultimate speed of the swordsmanship style.

Secret Technique: Dance of the Crescent Moon.

Tokikaze's swift footwork left two afterimages on both sides of Tokikaze, who slashed Kaname Tosen from different angles.

Now that they were on equal footing, the key to victory lied in their personal skill.

As a nearly all-rounder Soul Reaper, Tokikaze surpassed Kaname Tosen in both Zanjutsu and Shunpo. That was even more the case in terms of Hakuda and Kido.

"Cry, Suzumushi."

Kaname Tosen forcefully calmed himself and initiated his Shikai technique.

Amidst the trembling Reiatsu, a buzzing insect noise resounded, and ripple-like shockwaves instantly covered Tokikaze who was rushing with Shunpo.

The two afterimages instantly dissipated, leaving only a bright flash of the blade!

Tokikaze resisted the high-pitched tone with his Reiatsu, breaking through Kaname Tosen's defense and slashed him mercilessly.

Clang!

The sound of clashing metal reverberated, and the aftermath of the impact spread, clearing a vast area including the blue flames.

However, in just an instant, the void was once again filled with the rain of blue flames.

Tokikaze had to ensure that he could constantly keep track of every inch of the Enma Korogi dome and the changes in the rhythm of the battle, even though it consumed a considerable amount of Reiatsu.

Break through the high-pitched tone, engage in close combat, and overwhelm him with Zanjutsu!

Having located Kaname Tosen's position, he was no longer a threat to Tokikaze.

With his Level 10 Zanjutsu, he instantly overwhelmed the opponent.

Faced with this fierce attack, Kaname Tosen immediately fell into a disadvantage, and his reflexes could only be used to defend.

However, in just a few seconds, he was already covered in wounds. Tokikaze easily broke through Kaname Tosen's defense and nearly finished him off!

"He's running low on Reiatsu."

Kaname Tosen calmly muttered to himself with blood on his face.

"As long as I can persevere until his Reiatsu depletes, victory will be mine."

As a former Seated Officer with rich combat experience, Kaname Tosen knew Tokikaze's state after just a few brief exchanges.

Even though he panicked a moment ago, he immediately calmed down after learning this.

Even though the injuries he sustained kept increasing, it was not enough to faze him even a bit.

Victory was already within reach.

"You're going to be stubborn until the very end, huh?"

Seeing Kaname Tosen stood strong, Tokikaze started to get annoyed.

"It's really annoying..."

Suddenly, he stopped his attack, standing still, and even his surging Reiatsu gradually subsided.

However, when Kaname Tosen sensed this scene, an inexplicable chill surged in his heart.

An ominous feeling entered his mind.

"This is the final strike. If you can block it, you'll be the Captain."

Tokikaze raised his Zanpakutō, and blue-white Reiatsu began to swirl around the silver blade.

A terrifying Reiatsu erupted instantly, shrouding everything.

The roaring violent hurricane drowned out the scorching azure flames.

In the next moment.

A calm voice seemed to echo in Kaname Tosen's ears:

"Sever the void, Arashigane."