At this moment, Ichigo Kurosaki's expression remained frozen after Yhwach's devastating attack, his mind struggling to process what had just occurred!
Yhwach, concerned that Ichigo might not fully comprehend his ability, took the time to explain with condescending patience:
"Hmph, the so-called future is not limited to a single path."
He produced a handful of sand from his palm, scattering the grains across the ground with the casual authority of a god manipulating ants.
"This future resembles the countless grains of sand I scatter before you."
"Every grain represents a potential future, meaning infinite possibilities exist!"
At this moment, Yhwach poured cold reality over Kurosaki Ichigo's determination:
"Ichigo, your perpetual hope is admirable."
"But this notion of 'changing the future' amounts to nothing more than transferring from one grain of sand to another."
"However, I can stand upon high ground and observe every grain simultaneously!"
This was the true nature of Yhwach's Almighty!
He continued displaying a sadistic expression, eagerly anticipating the despair that would fill Kurosaki Ichigo's eyes. He spoke with leisurely cruelty:
"Do not abandon your hope. Continue forward as you always have, just as in the past."
"All you can do is keep flying upon these grains of sand called destiny and possibility!"
"This is humanity's hope..."
At this time, Ichigo Kurosaki remained somewhat bewildered!
Why does he keep emphasizing that I should maintain hope?
What benefit does this provide him?
Does he still want to continue toying with me?
It seemed Yhwach perceived Ichigo's psychological turmoil once again, shifting the conversation's direction!
With supreme arrogance, he loudly declared his ultimate intention:
"Ichigo! You must never despair! Nothing would cause me greater anguish than killing a child filled with hope."
It appeared Yhwach truly intended to end Ichigo Kurosaki's life.
He would no longer indulge him as before!
The projection continued playing!
When Kurosaki Ichigo heard Yhwach's words, his expression remained utterly resolute.
He was no longer the Kurosaki Ichigo whose resolve could be shaken by mere words!
He shouted defiantly at Yhwach:
"I know despair far too well, because I've overcome it countless times!"
No matter what Yhwach said, Kurosaki Ichigo would feel no fear whatsoever.
"BANKAI!"
"TENSA ZANGETSU!"
Ichigo Kurosaki inserted the black short blade in his left hand into the white long sword.
At this crucial moment, he combined both blades! Raising them high above his head!
The true Bankai, the authentic Tensa Zangetsu, was officially born!
BZZZZT!
An unprecedented torrent of golden spiritual pressure erupted skyward!
Like a divine tornado ascending straight to the heavens!
SWOOSH!
Ichigo Kurosaki swung his combined blade behind him!
The strike resembled an unparalleled slash that rent the very fabric of space! The air pressure and blade edge swept away all surrounding debris!
After the smoke dissipated, Ichigo Kurosaki's true Bankai form appeared before everyone!
His new Tensa Zangetsu, wrapped in a terrifying edge capable of severing anything, materialized from nowhere! It resembled a divine weapon suddenly descended from the heavens!
His aura radiated at maximum intensity!
Majestic!
In everyone's minds, his presence rivaled the dominating arrival of a true savior!
This spectacular scene sent the audience into complete euphoria!
[Kyoraku Shunsui]: As expected! Even in this situation, Kurosaki Ichigo can unveil yet another transformation.
[Zaraki Kenpachi]: HAHAHAHAHA! So this is his true Bankai? Absolutely incredible! Given the chance, I must battle Kurosaki Ichigo in this state!
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: Indeed, I mentioned this during our previous battle. What he showed before was not genuine Bankai.
[Rukia Kuchiki]: Wonderful! Whenever Ichigo reveals a new form, he completely overwhelms his enemies.
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: This overwhelming spiritual pressure... Kurosaki Ichigo's strength has ascended to an entirely new dimension! I cannot even fathom his current power level! This truly deserves the title of strongest Shinigami!
[Shiba Isshin]: That's my son! I can't find adequate words to describe my pride! Come on, destroy that Yhwach!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Remarkable. I can no longer accurately assess his strength.
[Aizen Sosuke]: Kurosaki Ichigo, you have truly evolved to this pinnacle. I am overwhelmed with satisfaction!
[Aizen Sosuke]: It appears you can likely handle Yhwach without requiring my assistance.
Aizen had been tremendously excited about Ichigo's Trinity Form, and before that euphoria could subside, Ichigo revealed an even more powerful mode!
His ecstatic expression was unprecedented among his subordinates!
He displayed the joy of a father witnessing his newborn son's first breath!
[Tosen Kaname]: Yhwach should have no remaining hope, correct? According to Ichigo's combat pattern, deploying a new power-up resolves the current threat!
[Ichimaru Gin]: Yhwach has activated his strongest Almighty mode. He possesses no additional trump cards, right?
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Precisely! As long as Ichigo possesses absolute power, Yhwach's future sight becomes meaningless.
[Jugram Haschwalth]: Kurosaki Ichigo is indeed extraordinary, but His Majesty will not be defeated. Do not assume Kurosaki Ichigo alone possesses hidden cards!
[Yhwach]: Indeed, quite fascinating. If Ichigo's Mugetsu represented his peak power with Quincy abilities...
[Yhwach]: Then this Twin Zangetsu Bankai represents his absolute pinnacle!
[Yhwach]: My anticipation continues growing!
[Shiba Isshin]: Hmph, Yhwach, can you still maintain that composure? You're insufferably stubborn!
However, before everyone could celebrate for long...
A jaw-dropping scene soon unfolded on screen.
After Kurosaki Ichigo had just manifested this Bankai!
Before he could launch any attack against Yhwach!
CRACK!
The sharp, piercing sound of shattering made Kurosaki Ichigo's scalp tingle with dread!
He stared at his blade with pupils dilated in shock!
His new Tensa Zangetsu was actually broken!
It shattered mysteriously before he could officially attack!
What happened?
Kurosaki Ichigo's mind reeled with confusion!
No, I didn't sense this guy's spiritual pressure at all!
So he shouldn't have moved!
An ominous premonition rapidly formed in Kurosaki Ichigo's thoughts!
It gave him goosebumps across his entire body!
Witnessing this scene, the audience was stunned beyond belief.
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: What the hell! Ichigo's sword is broken? How is that possible? I suspect this is some kind of illusion!
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: It ended so quickly before he could demonstrate his power? Too fast! It's even quicker than previous decisive battles...
[Komamura Sajin]: What did Yhwach do? It seems like he did nothing. Did the Three Realms Projection skip something?
[Soi Fon]: Is this some bizarre new ability? I didn't witness him use any techniques!
[Unohana Retsu]: Could it be that Ichigo's Bankai cannot maintain complete stability at this moment, similar to Zaraki Kenpachi's previous struggles?
[Omaeda Marechiyo]: It's over! Ichigo's sword is truly broken. No one can forge him a replacement weapon. Is there truly no one in existence who can defeat Yhwach?
[Nimaiya Oetsu]: This Yhwach... is an absolutely terrifying individual...
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Perhaps this really is Lord Aizen's Kyoka Suigetsu. This is completely unreasonable! Just like when Yhwach was previously cut apart by Ichigo - it was all illusion!
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Exactly! Ichigo can't be defeated this quickly! He just obtained a new sword!
At this moment, Ichigo Kurosaki's supporters fell into despair once again!
Previously, they could still maintain expectations for Ichigo's true strength!
But now, after unveiling this unprecedentedly powerful Bankai, he was instantly neutralized by Yhwach before making a single move.
At least let them fight! Isn't this too absurd? He was defeated instantaneously?
It's almost identical to Yhwach's previous dream sequence.
Is the gap between Yhwach and everyone else really this vast? Is there no method to defeat him?
Will Soul Society truly be completely destroyed?
Impossible! This must be fake!
In the scene, Yhwach's eyes grew cold as he addressed the despairing Ichigo:
"There's no need for such fear, Ichigo. I respect your strength!"
"This new Tensa Zangetsu is genuinely formidable Bankai."
"Precisely because I reached such a conclusion, I shattered it using the future."
"Although you cannot comprehend my meaning, I lack time for gradual explanation."
"As I stated, I cannot afford carelessness."
At this moment, Yhwach truly dared not show any leniency!
He was absolutely certain of Ichigo Kurosaki's devastating attack power!
Although Ichigo lacked reality-warping abilities, his raw destructive force could cleave through anything!
It wasn't impossible for him to bisect even Yhwach himself...
Even with his Almighty activated, for absolute safety, Yhwach had to remain at full power and couldn't afford any waste!
In this battle against his descendant, he would exert maximum effort!