Bleach: Watch Closely, This Is How You Use a Zanpakutō novel Chapter 385

Chapter 385: Chapter 385: The Theft of Divine Authority

A massive Quincy cross formation loomed above the entire city, with the very same pitch-black Tachi that had just been in Yamamoto’s hand now suspended at its center.

The blade radiated a terrifying, unending surge of power, releasing searing heat without restraint.

Everything around it ignited in an instant, consumed by roaring flames. Screams of both Shinigami and Quincy echoed from every direction.

Even the world itself seemed unable to endure the heat—it began to crack, break, and fall apart.

To make matters worse, the corpses of fallen Quincies began to disintegrate, turning into streams of Reishi. These streams surged toward both the golden barrier ahead and the ritual formation above.

Are they using the power of Zanka no Tachi to destroy us—and the entire world—with it?

Yamamoto didn’t hesitate. He launched himself into the air, furiously striking with punch after punch.

But the formation, built from the amassed Reishi of countless Quincies, only emitted a low humming sound. It didn’t budge—it was as immovable as a mountain.

"Pointless struggle, Yamamoto Shigekuni. You’ll vanish along with this world."

From across the field, Yhwach stood with arms spread wide, smiling arrogantly at the old man hurling punches his way.

"Damn you... bastard!"

Yamamoto seethed with rage.

The skin on his body blistered and peeled from the intense heat. Blood vessels burst one after another, blood boiling out—only to evaporate the moment it emerged.

Watching him in such a state, Yhwach let out a loud, mocking laugh.

"That’s enough, Gerard. You’ve done plenty."

"Yes, sir."

Gerard roared with laughter, striding toward Silbern with heavy, thunderous steps. His mountain-sized body made the earth quake beneath him.

"Stop!"

Retsu Unohana, hair flowing wildly, shouted in fury. She raised her blade and struck at Gerard.

"Hahahaha..."

Though his flesh was ripped and bloodied, his white bones even exposed, Gerard still wasn’t cut down.

On the contrary, he grew even stronger—larger.

Stomping across Quincy corpses, he laughed with open disdain.

"You’re all going to be buried here—slain by Yamamoto’s own Bankai!"

"Give it up! That old man’s already finished."

"You Shinigami and your feeble attacks only tickle me. They make me stronger! Who’s going to stop me now?"

"I will."

The voice came from directly above.

"Who?!"

Gerard froze mid-step, struggling to look up.

Just then, a sudden scraping sound came from his waist.

With a sharp clang, his body was split clean in two—top half and bottom half severed instantly.

A loud thud followed—an enormous blade slammed into the ground in front of him, embedding itself deep into the earth.

Huh?

Gerard’s mind blanked for a moment. As he tried to turn around again, a sharp, searing pain shot through his chest.

"AAAHHH!!"

A bone-chilling scream tore through the sky.

The massive sword had pierced straight through him with overwhelming force, pinning him to the earth like an insect—utterly helpless beneath a crushing mountain of steel.

The giant collapsed, as if struck down by divine judgment.

His eyes widened in disbelief, and terror surged within him.

Who could possess such monstrous strength?

Did this person know how much damage Gerard had already absorbed—from the old man, from the Shinigami? Even the terrifying woman’s assault now seemed weak in comparison. _{fre.ewebnov el.com}

And yet now... he was impaled without resistance, completely immobilized.

"Who are you?! Who the hell are you?!"

He howled in rage.

Pinned by the sword through his chest, he couldn’t turn. All he could do was twist his head as far as he could—but he still couldn’t catch a glimpse of the enemy in the sky.

Refusing to accept it, he struggled to see their face.

But no matter how hard he tried... he saw nothing.

Shk!

Without warning, the massive blade was wrenched from his chest.

Blood gushed out in a torrent, splattering across the ground.

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