"Is this Captain-level? Why does it feel so weak?"
"Yeah, these cherry blossoms are beautiful, but useless, right? The 6th Division is the noble division. Is this the legendary 'rich second-generation Captain'?"
"Only status and power, no real strength?"
Because they didn't know Byakuya's strength was limited, many people questioned his power.
But the next moment, all those who doubted were proven wrong.
"Still has some brute strength." Looking at Ichigo's performance, Byakuya's expression darkened slightly.
As a Captain, even with suppressed strength, he should quickly deal with Ichigo. But now, it was clearly dragging on.
Thus, Byakuya, who had been quiet and reserved since arriving, with few movements and words, finally moved into action.
He raised the hilt of Senbonzakura towards Ichigo, directing the cherry blossom petals from a distance.
Instantly, with Byakuya's direct control, the Senbonzakura petal swarm became energized as if given a shot of adrenaline!
The Senbonzakura petal swarm quickly regrouped.
Then, the Senbonzakura petals gathered into a fist shape and surged towards Ichigo!
"Getsuga Tensho!" Ichigo released the Getsuga Tensho from his hand.
The blue crescent collided with the pink cherry blossom swarm.
But this time, the cherry blossom swarm was no longer as weak as before.
Even though dispersed by the Getsuga Tensho, a few cherry blossoms broke through and grazed Ichigo's cheeks, arms, shoulders, and other areas.
Instantly, blood spurted from multiple wounds on Ichigo's body, as if he had been cut by blades!
"Still couldn't block it all?" Looking at his injuries, Ichigo muttered to himself.
"What, what happened?"
"Wasn't he just grazed by petals? Why is he bleeding?"
Watching this scene, the bullet comments completely didn't understand how Ichigo got injured.
Then, Byakuya began to explain.
"My Zanpakuto can disassemble the blade into a thousand invisible tiny blades. Under the light, they appear like dancing petals, hence the name Senbonzakura." (T/N: Senbonzakura means Thousand Cherry Blossoms.)
"You are very perceptive. You detected the hidden lethality beneath Senbonzakura's gorgeous appearance from the start. But, give up. Your Zanpakuto's ability seems very one-dimensional. You cannot defend against the all-pervasive Senbonzakura!"
Under Byakuya's explanation, the bullet comments understood.
"So, every petal is a blade!"
"Holy crap, such a cool ability!"
"I have a feeling this Kuchiki Byakuya is going to be super popular on Earth!"
Because the Bleach World Ichigo was in was so dazzling and enchanting, not only the players but also many people in the Soul Society had gained a large number of fans due to their unique charm.
Byakuya was no exception.
Just from his first appearance, countless people had taken a liking to him.
Strictly speaking, even Ichigo in the field was a fan of Byakuya, wasn't he?
"I know that, of course!"
Wiping the blood from his face, Ichigo gripped Zangetsu again. His eyes showed no change despite Byakuya's cool and powerful ability.
"Your Senbonzakura is indeed strong, but my Zangetsu isn't bad either."
"Although it's not as versatile as your Senbonzakura, Zangetsu's hardness, sharpness, and even the power of its sole skill, Getsuga Tensho, are top-notch."
"If a few of your petals slip through occasionally, they can't cause fatal injuries. But if I land a slash on you, that might not be the case!" Ichigo said.
"I see. You have a very pure, direct-attack type Zanpakuto!" Byakuya understood.
"If it weren't me who came today, but that guy Zaraki Kenpachi, he would probably like you very much!"
"Unfortunately, you encountered me!" Saying this, Byakuya swung the hilt again.
After being dispersed once by Ichigo, the Senbonzakura petals gathered again, hovering before Byakuya, ready to assault at any moment.
Ichigo gripped Zangetsu, preparing to counter Byakuya's next attack.
However, this time, having learned from the previous attack, Byakuya knew that under direct assault, he couldn't break through Ichigo's door-sized Zangetsu.
So...
"Bakudo #61: Rikujokoro!"
"Senbonzakura - Assault!"
While casting the Kido without incantation, he simultaneously controlled Senbonzakura to attack.
The result of this split focus was that Ichigo was directly rendered immobile, at the mercy of others!
Ahead, following closely behind the golden light of Rikujokoro, the Senbonzakura blade swarm capable of slicing someone a thousand times was about to arrive!
Fortunately, Ichigo had also prepared for this!
With Byakuya's ability, he couldn't instantly break free from Rikujokoro, so...