5-6 Break the Mirror Barrier!

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Spiritual Pressure... Same as before.

I felt your Spiritual Pressure when I was back in the Soul Society, didn't I?

I see. You sensed it after all.

Hanza Nukui. Now that I've introduced myself, show me just how good a Substitute Soul Reaper is.

You... That sword!

Oh, I see you recognize it.

It's the same one. It has to be.

That Zanpakuto doesn't belong to you! So how are you able to wield it?

You don't need to know.

What's wrong? Is that all you got?! The guy I faced before you was stronger.

Heh, you're right. I'll have to change my tactics to win.

This isn't the kind of inferior attack that you can defend against by simply turning and shielding yourself from the light.

Trap them, Saiga!

Where the hell am I now? My body...

It's useless to struggle. Your consciousness is here in this place but your body is somewhere far away.

As long as you are locked in this world of mirrors, you will not be able to move an inch.

This sword acts by consuming its wielder's spirit energy. The sword continues to consume spirit energy and only someone who can endure it is able to manifest its true power.

Someone like me!

Keep dreaming. I'm not rolling over for you!

Hahhhh!!!

What?! A crack in Saiga?! No! What is this Spiritual Pressure?!

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It appears that ordinary methods simply aren't going to work on him.

Yoruichi!

Yoruichi?!

Are you sure that you still want to continue? If I were you, I'd be careful. Check on the Spiritual Pressure of your subordinates.

What?!

Hmph!

Hmph!

This ends right now.

Impossible!

Did you think you could actually bring us down with that pathetic level of troops?

Grh...

Hey! Hold it!

Well, look who it is. You have some nerve showing your face here.

No matter. We underestimated that Substitute Soul Reaper. It appears his power is far greater than we assumed it to be.

So, what is your plan?

Sir, if you will grant me another opportunity, I would gladly give my own life to exterminate him and the princess.

You have formed a bond with the sword that cannot be broken. Well, Hanza? Do you understand what you've just done?

I am fully aware, my lord.

You've proven yourself. I, Gyokaku Kumoi, have personally witnessed it. Go. Bring me the heads of the Substitute Soul Reaper and the princess!

Yes, my lord, but sir, if I may make a request... I wish to borrow additional swords for my men.

These weapons will drain the life out of anyone who wields them. Knowing that, the lot of you still dare to receive them?

We're all pretty confident we have what it takes to handle those blades of yours.

Fine, then. I seek only results, nothing less.