6-3 Deadly Battle in Karakura Town

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What's the matter?

Nothing. I was just noticing the Zanpakuto you carry. It's unusual. Am I correct in guessing it's in a Shikai state?

This sword is no Zanpakuto, my friend. It is a Bakkouto.

Which is different from a Soul Reaper's blade how, exactly?

Why, there's no comparison. Bakkouto are not restricted by things like Shikai and Bankai.

A Soul Reaper and his Zanpakuto complement one another, gradually increasing the power of both man and blade.

But this sword takes nothing but its wielder's spirit energy and converts it into power.

Hence its unique appearance. Its power is contingent upon the spirit energy of its wielder.

You don't say. I still find it hard to believe that blade of yours is any stronger than a Zanpakuto.

Listen for a minute. We don't have to do this. It's not too late for you to walk away.

When the time comes, Rurichiyo will return to the Soul Society with Kenryu and Enryu at her side.

She will confront her destiny and forge her own path, and sooner or later, she'll have to settle all this, like it or not.

Give her a chance. At least wait till she's grown.

Not gonna happen.

All right, then. Guess I'm just gonna have to force you to go.

Big talk there, son, but you might wanna save your words until after you've had a go at me!

Listen! That blade is dangerous! It's pulling the life force out of you!

Believe me, I'm well aware of that! But before I defeat you and lay it down, I want to see the full extent of its power!

One way or the other, this will be my final attack!

I understand.

You're not going anywhere. I'm blowing you to bits!

Grh-ahhhh!!!

Damn!