Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 103

Chapter 103 - 103: No Bankai Needed

Kenpachi Kiganjō spread his massive hands wide before slamming them down onto the ground.

Jagged stone pillars erupted from beneath, surging toward Masatsuki Aozaki like the fangs of a beast.

"Inuga Gantotsu!" (Fang Rock Pursuit)

Masatsuki burst through the rising dust, lightning crackling wildly across his back and shoulders as he darted through the Colosseum at breakneck speed.

Blood dripped onto the ground—his left shoulder had been pierced.

"What insane speed!" Kiganjō's pupils shrank.

This brat is too fast... Inuga Gantotsu can't keep up!

Before he could react, a deafening roar of thunder exploded right beside him—dangerously close.

Lightning-wreathed fists slammed into his side and chest, sending translucent columns of electricity shooting into the sky. _{fr\eewe.bn(o)v\el.c(o)m}

Masatsuki's voice was cold.

"Sōkotsu: Raitei!" (Lightning Emperor)

Kiganjō was sent flying, while Masatsuki vanished from sight.

In the blink of an eye, countless electrified fists rained down on him, each strike landing with pinpoint precision.

"Ikkotsu: Raitei!"

This was the ultimate speed of Ikkotsu!

Kiganjō crossed his arms in front of him, bracing against the relentless barrage of fists and crackling energy.

His only shield—his Bankai's defense!

Boom!

The impact of fists against stone sent shockwaves tearing through the Colosseum, kicking up a storm of dust and debris.

"Hahaha! It's been ages since I've had a fight this satisfying!"

Kiganjō let out a wild, defiant laugh, planting his feet firmly on the ground. The rocky armor on his arms had shattered completely.

"As I thought—I've been sick of the quiet life for a long time. Thanks for finally making things fun, brat!"

"Is that so?" Masatsuki sneered but didn't press the attack.

During their exchange, Kiganjō's armor had been damaged more than once, but every time it neared the brink of destruction, it rapidly regenerated.

Continuing the same assault would be pointless.

Kiganjō hesitated for a moment before shaking his head in disbelief, his stone gauntlets reforming around his hands.

I'm an idiot. There are plenty of people smarter than me.

He had always known that. He just didn't want to admit it.

With a heavy thrust, Kiganjō drove his massive zanpakutō into the ground.

Instantly, sharp rock formations burst out from all directions, closing in on Masatsuki.

No matter how fast he moved, unless he could fly, the stone blades would hunt him down.

"Speed alone won't save you. Your weak little punches can't hurt me. And let's see how long your Reiatsu can last."

Kiganjō laughed, his tone completely relaxed.

As long as he managed his Reiatsu properly, he was untouchable.

Masatsuki scoffed. "You really are suited for that Zanpakutō... lashing out because you're afraid."

"The shape, form, and power of a Zanpakutō... all come from the soul of its wielder."

A familiar female voice echoed in Masatsuki's mind.

"Then what is the source of my power? Your fickle nature?"

"But you are not me."

Masatsuki Aozaki responded in his heart, gripping Banshō Senran tightly as he locked eyes with Kenpachi Kiganjō, unwavering.

—In battle, focus is everything.

He had long since grown accustomed to Banshō Senran's whispers.

After reaching the 3rd Rank of Reiatsu, the zanpakutō had taken to speaking to him of its own accord. It never said anything particularly important—either teasing him about his personal life or making him guess its true name.

Every time he guessed wrong, she would pretend to be angry, ignoring him for the rest of the day like a sulking girlfriend.

Admittedly, forgetting his own partner's name was his fault.

But knowing she couldn't leave him, Masatsuki simply chose to ignore his mistake.

"Die!!"

With a furious bellow, Kiganjō slammed his foot down, and a massive spike shot up from the ground beneath Masatsuki.

This time, he abandoned control over the other stone pillars—the attack was faster than ever.

The jagged rock shot through the air like a beast's fangs, tearing the atmosphere apart with a roaring shockwave.

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