Chapter 17: The conspiracy of the Soul Society has only just begun

The blue crescent-shaped sword Qi that surged forth slashed through the entire sea of cherry blossoms rushing toward him.

For the first time, a look of astonishment appeared on Byakuya Kuchiki's face.

The next instant, he reacted immediately, turning sideways to dodge.

The sword Qi swept past, and the blood gushing from the wound torn open on his shoulder instantly soaked Byakuya's entire arm.

"This guy... how is it possible..."

Byakuya Kuchiki simply could not believe what he was seeing.

A brat he had killed in seconds just a few weeks ago could now actually wound him!?

"I told you, I told you to bring out your Bankai to fight me!"

Ichigo Kurosaki once again shouldered Zangetsu, his tone unruly and defiant.

"... Then, as you wish."

Under the gaze of tens of millions of viewers, Byakuya Kuchiki gripped his blade backhanded, the tip pointing toward the ground.

"The moment you see my Bankai, you will immediately turn to dust and vanish before my eyes."

As the words fell, Byakuya Kuchiki released his hand; Senbonzakura, as if merging with the ground, sank into the space between its master's feet.

"Bankai!"

"Senbonzakura Kageyoshi!"

The countless massive blades rising on both sides of Byakuya Kuchiki were like a judgment from the celestial palace.

"This is too cool, right?!"

This kind of show is only truly enjoyable when watched with friends.

And Peng Yuchang, who had just graduated from high school this year, been admitted to the Shanghai Theatre Academy, and was playing Toshiro Hitsugaya, was sitting in front of the computer with a few of his buddies, catching up on the show.

It must be said that the scene of the aristocratic-looking Jiao Enjun unleashing the Senbonzakura Bankai on screen was truly explosive.

Although Byakuya Kuchiki's strength among the captains is at best mid-to-high level.

But you can't help it, the guy's ability is just cool!

Otherwise, Xu Feng wouldn't have sought out Jiao Enjun to play the role.

"My Hyorinmaru is also very cool."

Peng Yuchang, who was at the exact age of *chuunibyou*, couldn't help but start showing off.

However, just after saying this, Peng Yuchang suddenly remembered that in his next scene, he would seemingly be killed in seconds by Aizen, played by Xu Feng.

His expression immediately slumped again.

In the show, after Byakuya Kuchiki unleashed his Bankai, Ichigo Kurosaki also showed signs of decline.

"Sure enough, it's too difficult to use Shikai against Bankai..."

Ichigo Kurosaki, played by Hu Ge, knelt on one knee, blood dripping from his head as he chuckled softly.

A look of displeasure hung on Byakuya Kuchiki's stern face. "Big talk. You speak as if you have already mastered Bankai."

"That is exactly what I mean."

Ichigo Kurosaki replied with a grin.

As soon as these words were out, the displeasure on Byakuya Kuchiki's face instantly turned into shock.

In just a few short weeks, he had already mastered Bankai?

How could this be possible!?

"Let me show you!"

Ichigo Kurosaki's entire body surged with Reiatsu as violent as a tidal wave.

He let out a loud shout under Byakuya Kuchiki's incredulous gaze.

"Bankai!!!"

Accompanied by a series of explosive, thunderous sounds.

Ichigo Kurosaki, played by Hu Ge, reappeared in a brand-new form.

Wearing a form-fitting, pure black trench coat, he held a black *manji*-shaped katana.

A breeze blew by, causing the pitch-black coat to flap loudly.

"Cool! Old Hu!"

Yuan Hong slapped his best friend's shoulder hard.

Hu Ge, already over thirty, couldn't help but reveal a lecherous grin at this moment.

This was the reason he had called over all the junior brothers and sisters from the company.

Having played such a cool character, how could he not show it off?

This episode also entered its second half.

After Ichigo Kurosaki brought out his Bankai... 【The text here is garbled/corrupted】.

"Senkei..."

In the footage, Byakuya Kuchiki, having unleashed Senkei, once again suppressed Ichigo Kurosaki.

But unexpectedly, a white bone mask like that of a Hollow grew on the opponent's face, and he severely wounded Byakuya Kuchiki with a black Getsuga Tensho.

Bringing the two back to the same starting line once again.

Although he relied on the power of a Hollow, Byakuya Kuchiki was also brought to the state of being at the end of his rope.

"Shukei: Hakuteiken..."

Byakuya Kuchiki also sensed that he was at the end of his strength and concentrated his final power.

Endless white cherry blossoms gathered behind him like angel wings, causing countless fans of his looks to scream silently and scramble to press the screenshot button.

This will definitely become another iconic role for Jiao Enjun since Li Xunhuan in *Little Li's Flying Dagger*.

It's just too damn cool.

Ichigo Kurosaki also concentrated his remaining strength.

One final strike to decide the winner!

Perhaps it was because he was wounded too heavily by the earlier black Getsuga Tensho, or perhaps at the very last moment, Byakuya Kuchiki's heart softened.

In the collision of the final strike, he lost.

"You really want to know, don't you? The reason why I had to execute Rukia... Compared to the rules, all emotions are worthless."

Covered in blood and unable to fight any longer, Byakuya Kuchiki turned his head halfway, as if telling Ichigo Kurosaki, and as if telling the audience before the screen:

"My Kuchiki clan, one of the four great noble families, must become a model for all Soul Reapers. If even we cannot abide by the rules, then who else will?"

Upon hearing this answer from Byakuya Kuchiki. ===== CHAPTER 19 =====