From the start of the battle until now, he hadn't used much of his black Reiatsu, saving it for this moment!
The long-gestating White was finally about to emerge. Even if only for an instant, it was enough!
Ichigo poured everything into it. Zangetsu, sharp as if new, was raised high!
On the massive Zangetsu blade, terrifying black Reiatsu began to gather!
"Kuchiki Byakuya, I told you! You haven't bled yet, and my blood hasn't run dry! How can the battle end!"
"Take my final strike!"
"Getsuga Tensho!" he roared with a metallic voice.
Unnoticed by anyone, Ichigo's eyes had turned pure yellow, and a faint Hollow mask had partially formed on his face as he unleashed the Getsuga Tensho!
And this time, the Getsuga Tensho was black, even tinged with a bloody, eerie color!
'What? He can still use Reiryoku?'
Sensing the Reiatsu erupting behind him, Byakuya turned around hastily!
Drawing Senbonzakura at the fastest speed of his life, Byakuya raised his sword to block!
Boom-
The black Getsuga Tensho crashed against the sword. The terrifying force instantly shattered the skin at the base of Byakuya's thumb, forcing him to use his other hand to support the blade!
But even with both hands, pressed down by the black Getsuga Tensho, Byakuya was continuously forced back!
His feet dug firmly into the ground to dissipate the force, but no matter how much Reiryoku he used to create footholds, he couldn't stop himself.
Finally, the Getsuga Tensho exploded. The suddenly increased impact force actually sent Byakuya flying!
His completely out-of-control body spun until it crashed through a wall before stopping!
"Gwah!"
The immense force injured his internal organs, forcing Byakuya to spit out a mouthful of blood.
"You...!" With the anger of being ambushed, Byakuya raised a single index finger, aiming at the still-standing Ichigo.
"Hado #..."
But at that moment, Rukia screamed and stepped between them!
"No, Brother! He can't move anymore!"
Byakuya looked closely.
Only then did he realize that after unleashing the final Getsuga Tensho, Ichigo had already fallen into a coma, standing with a satisfied smile, propped up by Zangetsu.
Seeing this, Byakuya fell silent for a moment and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth.
Looking at the crimson blood on his finger and his injured hand, Byakuya sighed: "I see. I have bled, and your blood has run dry. Only then can this battle truly be considered over."
Byakuya gazed deeply at Ichigo: "I must admit, human boy, your fangs have indeed touched me!"
"It's just a pity that under the absolute difference in power, all your efforts are in vain..."
Byakuya sheathed his sword.
Simultaneously, withdrawing his gaze from Ichigo, feeling somewhat moved, he looked at Rukia:
"If this young man were from the Soul Society, even a resident of the Rukongai, I could overcome the objections of the family elders and let you marry him."
"But Rukia, unfortunately, he is a human, and you gave him your Shinigami powers."
"Perhaps... this is fate..."
"Brother..." Hearing Byakuya's words, Rukia found it hard to believe.
The always cold and indifferent Byakuya was now... comforting her?
Seeing Rukia's incredulous expression, Byakuya curled his lip but ultimately said nothing more.
"Let's go." Byakuya turned silently.
"Abarai, open the gate!"
"Yes!" After a worried glance at Rukia, Renji hurried to open the gate.
Zabimaru, wrapped in bandages, pierced the void. Then ripples appeared, and a Japanese-style Senkaimon opened!
Taking one last look at Ichigo, Rukia entered first, followed by Renji.
However, Byakuya paused deliberately before entering.
Turning his head, he looked in a certain direction, staring intently for a long time.
Finally, after who knows what thoughts passed through his mind, Byakuya let out a faint sigh and then stepped into the Senkaimon!
The Japanese-style Senkaimon closed.
After the group had gone far, a black cat jumped out from the direction Byakuya had been looking.
"My, my, that Byakuya brat's perception is still so sharp. I almost thought he was going to come arrest me!"
Under the astonished gazes of the live stream audience still watching, the black cat spoke!
Meanwhile, Kisuke, who had arrived, smiled wryly:
"Yoruichi-san, why have you turned into a cat again? Kurosaki-kun is so badly injured, you could at least help me carry him!"
Unexpectedly, upon hearing Kisuke's complaint, the little black cat became very feisty, directly jumping onto Kisuke's head and delivering a barrage of cat punches.
"Screw you, you bastard! Do you want me to transform here?" The black cat said.
"Alright, alright, my fault, my fault!" Unable to handle the scratching, Kisuke could only bow and beg for mercy.