I'm in Bleach, starting with Unlimited Blade Works.

However, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's spiritual pressure was originally the limit of a Shinigami, and after Bankai, he could even break through the limit of a Shinigami and reach a higher dimension.

That level of spiritual pressure would even affect Hyosube Ichibei, who was affected by the high temperature of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's Zanpakuto.

However, if Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's opponent's spiritual pressure is at the same level as his, he can still use spiritual pressure to isolate the high temperature of Ryujin Jakka.

Unless he was directly hit by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, it would only mean that his spiritual pressure was consumed several times faster.

If Zaraki's spiritual pressure were fully awakened, he would be no weaker than Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

As long as Zaraki doesn't stubbornly clash with Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's "Zanka no Tachi," Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni has absolutely no chance against Zaraki.

However, such a situation is almost impossible.

If Zaraki were to run away during a battle, he wouldn't be Zaraki.

If a real fight breaks out, both sides may suffer heavy losses.

With the death of Zaraki, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was deeply saddened.

"No wonder..."

"However, Zaraki, haven't you realized your greatest weakness yet?"

"Huh? My weakness?"

Zaraki grinned and said, "After all these years, I've long since discovered that my biggest weakness is that I'm not strong enough!"

After saying that, Zaraki let out a loud roar, and a huge spiritual pressure erupted from his body, giving him an even stronger boost. He was determined to press his Zanpakuto towards Erin.

However, to Zaraki's surprise, even though he had unleashed all his spiritual pressure, he still couldn't push Erin's sword back even half a step, just like before.

"Do not……"

Erin shook his head. "It's not that you're not strong enough."

"It's because I'm too strong that I give you the illusion that you're not strong enough."

"But in reality, even if I were to fight someone else, their performance wouldn't be much better than yours."

"Zaraki, haven't you noticed yet?"

“Powerful spiritual pressure can bring even greater amplification to oneself.”

"Whether it's strength, speed, defense, or reaction time, all will experience an exaggerated boost under the amplification of spiritual pressure."

The difference in strength between a Shinigami who unleashes their spiritual pressure and one who doesn't is not much smaller than the difference in strength when they unleash their Zanpakuto.

"However, Zaraki, with your current spiritual pressure, you should be able to sense it too, right?"

Despite the powerful spiritual pressure that Zaraki unleashed, Erin's body did not budge an inch.

Even his voice and breathing were completely even.

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

Compared to Erin, Kenjiro was only holding on by his fighting spirit.

"Oh, it seems your spiritual pressure is still a bit lacking."

Upon hearing Genki's question, a hint of disappointment flashed in Erin's eyes.

Although Unohana Retsu is just a personality that Unohana Yachiru disguises, who can say for sure that it isn't part of Unohana Yachiru's personality?

Bloodlust and the pleasure of slaughter belong to Unohana Yachiru.

Retsu Unohana is kind and gentle, like a caring older sister. Isn't she also a reflection of Yachiru Unohana?

If possible, Erin did not want Yachiru Unohana's death to allow Zaraki to break the shackles that suppressed his spiritual pressure and hear the voice of his Zanpakuto.

Perhaps it was because his spiritual pressure was too strong, so the part of Captain Centennial's spiritual pressure that was raised to the limit of Shinigami spiritual pressure was very strong for others, but for him, it seemed to make no difference.

This led to Erin making some mistakes in judging the intensity of Zaraki's spiritual pressure.

However, Erin never expected that Unohana Yachiru could awaken Zaraki completely in just one night, while he himself had been unable to fully restore the spiritual pressure that he had suppressed in Zaraki for decades.

"Although it's a bit early to tell you now, since I've already brought it up, if I don't explain it clearly to you next time, I might forget and think I've already told you."

"Zaraki, spiritual pressure is the most important thing for a Shinigami."

"The battle of the Grim Reapers is a battle of spiritual pressure."

“Powerful spiritual pressure can greatly amplify the power of a Shinigami, as well as weaken or even ignore the effects of some abilities.”

"However, when a person's spiritual pressure reaches a certain level, a matching physical body is also required."

"Otherwise, excessive spiritual pressure will cause great damage to one's own body before it can harm the enemy."

The title of "Kenpachi," the strongest Shinigami, is perfectly fitting for Erin, in his opinion.

Even compared to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, Zaraki is in no way inferior.

In Bleach, Zaraki has the strongest physical abilities.

No one would doubt this.

However, such a powerful body pales in comparison to Zaraki's spiritual pressure.

During the millennium-long blood war, Zaraki fought against Gremy, the strongest "imagination" among the Quincy. Even after being thrown into outer space by Gremy, he was still able to survive.

In order to fight Zaraki, Gremy imagined that he possessed the same power as Zaraki.

However, after Gremi completed her "imagination," her body was directly burst apart by Zaraki's immense spiritual pressure, leaving only her most powerful brain intact.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was strong enough, wasn't he?

The strongest Grim Reaper in a millennium.

However, even if Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was that strong, his body could still hold up after Bankai.

And what about Zaraki?

The initial release was alright; Zaraki could still withstand the surge in spiritual pressure.

However, after Bankai, the immense spiritual pressure allowed Zaraki to inflict great damage on his own body simply by swinging his sword.

Therefore, it is evident that after Bankai, Zaraki's spiritual pressure is actually greater than that of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Of course, it is also possible that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, after thousands of years of training, successfully tamed the explosive spiritual pressure of Ryujin Jakka, minimizing the impact of the enormous spiritual pressure on his body.

This was Zaraki's first time using Bankai, and he didn't have enough control over his power.

Chapter 228 The Drowsy Wound

Once Zaraki can skillfully use his Bankai, he may no longer cause damage to his body.

However you look at it, Zaraki's spiritual pressure after his Bankai is indeed stronger than that of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

“Karaki, you may not have reached that level yet.”

"However, if you were to unleash all the power hidden within you, you would certainly encounter the same problem."

"In other words, the fragile body couldn't withstand the burst of spiritual pressure and collapsed..."

Strands of blue spiritual pressure appeared on Erin's body.

With the boost from the spiritual pressure, Erin's Zanpakuto easily pushed Zaraki's Zanpakuto back.

Even with both hands gripping the sword and the golden spiritual pressure around his body burning like flames, Zaraki couldn't stop himself from moving forward. He was pushed along by Erin, and the spiritual particles beneath his feet sparked from the friction with the air.

"Shh!"

Ultimately, Zaraki was blasted away by the force of Erin's outburst, tumbling backwards. A large amount of spiritual energy gathered in Zaraki's feet and left hand, drawing three white streaks of mist in the air. He only managed to regain his footing after retreating more than ten meters.

“Karaki, I acknowledge your progress over the past decade.”

"However, your body is still too weak."

"So weak that even if you release all the spiritual pressure within you, you will be killed by the sheer amount of pressure you exert..."

"I don't want you to die before I even make a move next time we fight."

"So, for the next ten years, you'd better increase your physical strength several times over..."

"otherwise……"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Erin appeared behind Zaraki, his Zanpakuto already fully sheathed.

"Even if your spiritual pressure is fully restored, you still have no chance of winning against me..."

"Chichi..."

As Erin finished speaking, two bursts of blood suddenly splattered from Zaraki's body.

Shihōin's Secret Steps Part Two - Flash Flower!

……

With Captain Zaraki's fall, the battle between Erin and Zaraki came to an end.

However, many members of the Eleventh Division were not quite satisfied with this battle.

In their minds, this year's battle should be like the previous ten years: Captain Zaraki and Captain Erin unleash powerful slashes, followed by a clash of slashing techniques, and finally a fierce battle where Captain Zaraki is covered in wounds, and then his spiritual pressure explodes several times before the battle ends.

But no one expected that this year's battle would end so anticlimactically.

Did they clash with a slashing attack?

They faced off, yet it seemed like they didn't.

In this formal duel between Captain Zaraki and Captain Erin, there were only Captain Zaraki's two-handed swordsmanship "Two Cuts" and Erin's "Crescent Cross Strike".

What about a duel of slashing techniques?

Yes, but not many.

Captain Zaraki unleashed a stronger spiritual pressure than he had ten years ago, but this time he couldn't even force Captain Erin to retreat.

What about the most brutal battles?

There was fighting, but it wasn't brutal at all.

Captain Erin and Captain Zaraki simply passed each other, and Captain Zaraki collapsed.

"how is this possible?"

Seeing this, many of the Shinigami of the Eleventh Division were completely baffled.