Bleach: No cheat codes, he joined Aizen's side.

Chapter 218, Section 216: Prison Punishment - The Hall of Yama

The pitch-black spiritual pressure poured down around Madarame Ikkaku like a waterfall. Due to the obscured view of the deep sea, Madarame Ikkaku could not see what his Zanpakuto looked like after it was released, but he could clearly feel the pressure coming from the surroundings.

It was a circle that framed him inside, hiding him with Nigucai, as if he were in a gladiatorial arena.

"Ah, just what I wanted!"

Ikkaku Madarame was very satisfied with Saizo's "arrangement" because he had originally planned to have a one-on-one fight with Saizo to test the results of his training in the past period of time. Now that Saizo had done this, it saved him a lot of trouble.

In the darkness, swords and spears clashed.

To be honest, the complexity of the situation exceeded the imagination of Nigu Saizo, or rather, Tsunayoshi Tokinada.

Because the rebellious spirit's cry of sorrow did not separate the battlefield from the original space as Tsunayoshi Tokinada had imagined.

In other words, although Beigu had imprisoned Nikoto Saizo and Madarame Ikkaku together, the deep-sea influence exerted by Iba Tetsuzaemon was still present.

Whether Tsunayoshi Tokinada chooses to use the surveillance equipment in the video hall or to use Saizo's manipulation methods, he cannot obtain Saizo's vision in the deep sea at this moment.

In other words, all that remained before Nigu Caizang was darkness.

Madarame Ikkaku's situation was actually not much better than that of Saizo. Iba Tetsuzaemon's Zanpakuto Shikai ability did not distinguish between friend and foe, so apart from relying on the fishing line that Iba Tetsuzaemon had set on Saizo as a guide, Madarame Ikkaku actually had no other way to know Saizo's location.

This isn't a big problem for Ikkaku Madarame.

Because of a warrior's intuition, a swordsman's muscle memory, and so on, Madarame Ikkaku can complete attack actions in this state.

But Tsunayoshiro Tokinada was different; he was just a "hikikomori" who had basically lived a life between the Tsunayoshiro family home, the Great Spiritual Library, and the film screening room for hundreds of years.

Expecting him to possess that kind of sharp fighting instinct is less helpful than expecting Matsumoto Rangiku to give up drinking.

Moreover, Tsunayoshi Tokinada is currently controlling Reikotsu Saizo remotely, which makes it even more difficult for him to develop effective combat instincts.

"Prison Echoes, Musical Bones."

As expected, just as Tsunayoshi Tokinada predicted, the rebellious Saizo he was controlling attempted to use the power of Rakubone to leave a "mark" on Madarame Ikkaku in order to activate the third stage of his power, but the attempt failed.

Without the guidance of eyes, it would be virtually impossible for him to leave a mark on Ikkaku Madarame.

In fact, all Tsunayoshi Tokinada needed to do was to tell his Zanpakuto, Madarame Ikkaku, roughly where it was.

Just like the former Gokotsu Saizo, all he needed to do was let his Zanpakuto know that Yushima Osh existed in another dimension, and that dimension was the one that Gokotsu Saizo had previously cut out. Then Gokotsu Saizo's Zanpakuto could accurately strike Yushima Osh.

However, the deep sea of ​​Iba Tetsuoemon inherently shields the concept of knowledge. For the deep sea, everything inside it is unknown, and only the angler can know the location of the prey that has taken the bait through the fishing line.

Therefore, even with a Zanpakuto of the Rebellious Bone, it would be impossible to pinpoint the location of Madarame Ikkaku in the deep sea environment.

Unless Nigu Caizang is outside the deep sea, just as he did when his original self was still alive, he cannot escape this fate.

The relentless retreat and utter lack of resistance seem to perfectly describe the current state of the rebellious spirit hidden deep in the ocean.

Logically speaking, Iba Tessaemon's spiritual pressure intensity is not high, only at the level of an ordinary vice-captain, or even an exceptional vice-captain.

According to the theory of spiritual pressure in Shinigami, Iba Tezaemon's Shikai ability cannot affect a first captain like Saizo Goku. Even if it does, the effect should be limited.

In reality, at this time, Saizo Goku was just an empty shell with some of the strength of the first captain, and he did not even have a soul.

Therefore, strictly speaking, the rebellious Tsaizo in the deep sea cannot be considered a true Grim Reaper, and thus it exhibits a lackluster performance that does not conform to the logic of a Grim Reaper.

Tsunayoshi Tokina realized this.

After stabbing another bullet into the body of Reikotsu Saizo in the corner of Madarame's eyes, stirring up a lot of bone fragments, Tsunayoshi Tokinada was somewhat annoyed and helpless.

This was a grand gift he had prepared for Kuchiki Byakuya, and at the very least, Kyoraku Shunsui should have come over and enjoyed it. However, he was forced out by two Shinigami who weren't even vice-captains.

"Higashino Shuichi, you've really put your heart into training a group of excellent Shinigami for Soul Society."

Tsuna said through gritted teeth.

Then, he gave Nigu Caizang the latest orders.

Swastika!

Without the blessing of the original soul and having lost their spirituality, Bankai is an extremely heavy burden for these specially manufactured puppets. After Bankai ends, the body collapses, which is considered a relatively good end. Most test results show that many puppets cannot last for too long in Bankai.

Tsunayoshi Tokinada wasn't hoping for any luck. He just wanted to quickly take down Madarame Ikkaku, Ayasegawa Yumichika, and that annoying Iba Tetsuzaemon. If he was lucky, he could meet up with Kuchiki Byakuya and the others who came to support him during the final stage of Saizo's power-up.

As for why Tsuna was so certain that the Shinigami captain who came was none other than himself, it was naturally because a nobleman would have tipped off Byakuya Kuchiki that his wife's younger sister had met with misfortune, and that someone had secretly stolen the "Rebellious Bones," which had already been listed as a forbidden item by Soul Society.

Huh? What? Rukia has already been rescued?

Tsuna sneered. Given the indelible labels that Yoruichi Shihouin now carried, he didn't believe that the latter would dare to openly hand Rukia over to Byakuya Kuchiki.

As long as Rukia is not released by Yoruichi Shihouin, she can remain in a state of being murdered.

Thus, the deep sea that was once the battlefield of Tetsuzaemon became a shallow sea.

Whether there was a fish or not is unclear, but the shooting range has definitely turned into a clown.

Because of the fishing line attached to Saizo Goku, Iba Tetsuzaemon could not unilaterally retract it before Saizo Goku was caught (that is, killed).

It was a curse that Higashino Shuichi jokingly referred to in his previous life as "the fisherman will never be caught empty-handed."

Looking at the clear-eyed Nikotsu Saizo, Izaba Tetsuzaemon was now unable to leave even if he wanted to.

Because the rebellious talent is hidden, as long as you follow that fishing line, you will definitely be able to find him.

"Bankai, Prison Punishment: Yama's Palace!"

A pitch-black palace rose from the ground. The deep sea could not stop its formation; instead, it became nourishment for the Yama Palace. A deep mist permeated the pillars of the Yama Palace, making it appear even more eerie and gloomy. As the palace was fully formed, cracks appeared on the toes of Nigu Cai Cang, a reaction to the fact that his body could not withstand such power.

Time is running out for Tsunayoshi Tokinada.

"Perfect for getting rid of you!"

Tsunayoshi Tokina was very clear about this, and at the same time, very confident.

A first-generation captain has already reached Bankai with his Zanpakuto. Even if it's just a puppet replica, it's not something you two mere board members who aren't even vice-captains could possibly resist, right?

This was Tsunayoshi Tokinada's idea.

At this moment, the only thing he was looking forward to was the arrival of Kyoraku Shunsui and Kuchiki Byakuya.

What gifts should he give to each of these two people using this special body?
For Kyoraku Shunsui, the best thing would be to personally send Ise Nanao, who held a very special place in his heart, on her way.

As for Byakuya Kuchiki...
Tsunayoshi Tokina was overthinking things; realistically speaking, he was indeed overthinking them.

Because the person in front of him, who had just been subjected to the first trial by Tsunayoshi Tokinada using the Bankai ability of Rebellious Bones, rubbed his cheeks, his eyes showing no fear or apprehension whatsoever.

Instead, there is excitement and unfulfilled desire.

A battle is one against an opponent who is so resilient and so strong.

"How is this possible? I even used the Reverse Bone technique to hide my Bankai, and this Madarame Ikkaku has already been judged once, and his Zanpakuto was even destroyed. Wait, why is his Zanpakuto still intact?"

Tsuna discovered a blind spot he hadn't noticed before: Madarame Ikkaku's Zanpakuto had miraculously used a "resurrection coin".

Normally, this is impossible, unless Ikkaku Madarame is currently holding a Bankai that also requires a Zanpakuto as a medium. In that case, under the powerful rules of Bankai, the Zanpakuto that has become fragmented in its Shikai state might be able to regain its former glory.

But is such a thing even possible?

Tsunayoshi Tokinada always thought that Higashino Shuichi's original goal of forming a special class to train some Shinigami who he believed had the potential to become Shinigami captains was just empty talk and unrealistic.

In retrospect, it seems that Higashino Shuichi probably really thought that way and did that back then.
"Destroy everything, weapons!"
Swastika, dragon pattern ghost lamp pill! "

Two enormous blades formed in Madarame Ikkaku's hands, and another blade was inserted vertically upside down behind Madarame Ikkaku.

At the same time, the three blades are connected by an incredibly sturdy iron chain.

The three-section staff is a weapon that Madarame Ikkaku usually likes to use. In his Zanpakuto Shikai state, there is a corresponding three-section staff mode.

His Bankai also followed Madarame Ikkaku's truest desires: three giant blades, three times the joy!

"A Corner of You"

In the distance, Ibaraki Tetsuzaemon, who had also been judged and was lying on the ground unable to get up, with almost all of his physical abilities stripped away and only a few breaths left to hold on, barely opened one eye and looked in the direction of Madarame Ikkaku, his mouth showing some surprise and expectation.

Everything happened so suddenly that Iba Tetsuzaemon didn't even see the great hall beneath him fully rise before he lost his right eye, then his left leg, and then his abdomen was pierced by more than a dozen large holes. Then he was lifted into the air by an invisible hand and slammed hard onto the ground.

Blood flowed freely, and limbs were shattered into pieces.

This is the gap between the vice-captain and the captain—a chasm.
If given the chance, Tetsuzaemon Iba vowed that one day he would master his own Bankai.

For the left-back of the shooting range, such an opportunity doesn't seem hard to find.

Because Ikkaku Madarame stood in front of him, shielding him from the pressure and attacks from Saizo Goku.

"Prison Torture: Branding with Fire!"

The voice of Saizo Gakuto echoed in mid-air. Then, without any flames, all that could be seen was Saizo Gakuto's Zanpakuto, which resembled a large token, engaging in a "friendly exchange" with the massive blade in Ikkaku Madarame's hand.

As for Madarame Ikkaku, his Zanpakuto Bankai is a slow-burn type, and he needs to constantly increase its power through battles, so Madarame Ikkaku is happy to see this situation.

As for the rebellious Cai Zang, also known as Gang Mi Dai Shi Nada...

"I'm waiting for the 'Prison Torture: Branding with Fire' to take effect, what are you waiting for?"

Madarame Ikkaku found an opportunity and used his left hand to cleave open Reikotsu Saizo's shoulder blade. However, this time, there was no scene of blood splattering or the pointless groaning of someone writing in his diary. Madarame Ikkaku's slash was as if he had struck cotton.

Has his power decreased?
No, Ikkaku Madarame could clearly feel that his body was still full of power.
"It is the branding fire that prevents any living creature or inanimate object that has been successfully branded from causing any substantial harm to Nigu Caizang."

In the dimly lit video room, Tsunayoshi Tokina began to ask and answer his own questions. Whenever he saw those confused expressions on the screen, he couldn't help but explain them to demonstrate the height of his wisdom.

Incidentally, in most cases, he would also make sarcastic remarks about the other side.

The presence of the fire brand not only reduced the damage Madarame Ikkaku inflicted on Saizo Goku to zero, but also directly interfered with the destructive power count after Madarame Ikkaku's Zanpakuto Bankai.

What was originally a simple matter of pulling against Nigu Caizang to stack up the buff was forcibly suppressed by Nigu Caizang's fire brand, returning to a state of indefinite delay.

"This ability is simply the nemesis of me, no, even the entire Eleventh Division!"

Madarame Ikkaku wasn't stupid. After more than ten years of careful training from Higashino Shuichi in the Daylight Class, he had a certain understanding of how to judge interests.

Therefore, he quickly realized that Saizo's Bankai ability was too great a threat to Shinigami like them who relied solely on a Zanpakuto to kill people.

Fortunately, Ikkaku Madarame was not fighting alone.

"This is really a headache, Ikkaku. If I had a choice, I would never do this, but it seems I have no choice. So, please, Tetsuzaemon, protect this secret for me."

Just as Madarame Ikkaku and Saizo were locked in fierce combat, Ayasegawa Yumichika, without anyone noticing, used his exceptional Kido abilities inherited from Higashino Shuichi to rescue Iba Tezaemon from Saizo's hell palace.

Furthermore, in order to help his very close friend, Ayasegawa Yumichika had no choice but to shout out the true release phrase of his Zanpakuto.

"Bloom wildly, you azure-colored peacock!"

(End of this chapter)