Drift Of The Multiverse: [Marvel] [Resident Evil] [DC] [Bleach] [DB] Chapter 872 - 873: Assessment Ends

With the familiar release command, the two weapons in Ethan’s hands were no longer invisible, intangible blades, but two swords very familiar to Shunsui.

"Oh dear, this is quite sothing."

He was not sure whether Ethan’s Zanpakuto rely imitated the form of his own Zanpakuto, or if it could also imitate its abilities.

If it was the forr, there was nothing to worry about. At most, it would frighten enemies with weak resolve during battle. If it was the latter, then Ethan’s Zanpakuto was truly formidable.

"This must be the true ability of your Zanpakuto."

It was not only Shunsui who thought this. The few people watching nearby had the sa thought and looked at Ethan with surprise.

Leaving aside earlier tis, the Gotei 13 had existed for two thousand years. Yet in that long history, a Zanpakuto like Ethan’s had never appeared.

Of course, Zanpakuto abilities were inherently diverse and strange. To this day, no two identical swords had ever appeared. Many Shinigami possessed a Zanpakuto but never truly mastered its power in their lifetis, which ant many unique abilities had been buried over the years.

Based on this, while Ethan’s Zanpakuto ability was unusual, it was not completely unacceptable.

But was that really its ability?

The answer ca quickly. Ethan did not try to be mysterious. While still so distance from Shunsui, he launched another attack.

"Bushogoma!"

As the true owner of Katen Kyokotsu, Shunsui naturally had a way to determine whether this move was only an imitation or the real Bushogoma.

"Bushogoma!"

The thod was simple. He used the sa technique to counter it. The two tornado-like blades collided and canceled each other out.

"Oh, so it’s not just for show."

Using Shunpo, Shunsui leaped high into the air as he realized this and attacked Ethan from above.

"Takaoni!"

His attack was extrely fast and reached Ethan in an instant. Ethan could only brace himself and block the slash.

The sound of clashing blades was deafening. This attack was unusually powerful. Ethan, who took it head-on, felt his hands go numb from the impact.

This was the ability of Takaoni. Simply put, an attack launched from a higher position received an additional power boost, strong enough to instantly kill an opponent.

If Shunsui had not jumped high enough to prevent Ethan from dodging, that single strike might have decided the outco.

After retreating slightly and separating his twin blades, Ethan pushed off the ground and leaped into the air as well.

Shunsui reacted quickly and imdiately jumped after him. However, Ethan had moved first, so Shunsui could not surpass him in height. He only managed to reduce the difference between them, indirectly weakening Ethan’s attack.

Because of the reduced force, their clash in midair did not separate them. Shunsui took the opportunity to strike again.

"Irooni!"

"Black"

His slash was fast, but to his surprise, Ethan made no attempt to dodge. Instead, he took the attack head-on and imdiately countered.

"Pink!"

This was another ability of Katen Kyokotsu. After activating Irooni, one could actively choose a specific color to attack by calling it out. Once chosen, they could only strike areas covered by that color.

Generally speaking, the larger the chosen color area on the attacker’s body and the smaller it was on the opponent’s body, the greater the damage inflicted. It could even result in an instant kill, even if the strike did not hit a vital point.

If the chosen color covered a small area on the attacker and a large area on the opponent, then even striking a vital point would only cause a minor wound.

The greater the risk, the greater the reward.

Shunsui shouted "Black" because Ethan’s Shinigami uniform was entirely black, giving him many valid targets. Shunsui himself wore a pink haori over a white Captain’s coat, and only underneath that was his black Shinigami uniform. The visible black area on him was far less than on Ethan.

When Ethan attacked, it was the sa situation. Shunsui had large areas of pink on him, while Ethan had almost none.

Therefore, although they struck each other, they caused almost no damage.

After landing separately, Shunsui confird one thing. Ethan’s Zanpakuto could not only copy abilities, but also allowed Ethan to understand how they worked.

Because Shunsui had never explained his Zanpakuto’s abilities to Ethan. While Zankyaku might have been deduced from the change in power, Enko had been used almost simultaneously.

"What a troubleso ability."

Knowing the opponent’s Zanpakuto ability during combat gave an inherent advantage. He would hold the upper hand before the fight truly began.

"Thank you for the complint, Captain Kyoraku."

Shunsui also realized sothing else. The abilities learned by Ethan’s Zanpakuto would likely remain with him long-term. The wind manipulation, weapon transformation, and healing ability shown earlier were probably all learned from others.

"I just wonder if there are any activation conditions."

"Well..."

Ethan smiled but did not answer directly. Regarding the greatest secret of his Zanpakuto, even if the Captain-Commander asked, he could refuse to answer.

"Ah, I was just talking to myself. No need to answer."

Shunsui rotated his wrists, released Katen Kyokotsu’s Shikai, and sheathed his swords.

"Old man..."

The sharp glare from Yamamoto made him correct himself imdiately.

"Captain-Commander Yamamoto, I believe Lieutenant Ethan fully possesses the strength to serve as a Captain of the Gotei 13."

Even if Shunsui had not stopped, Yamamoto was already considering ending it. Leaving aside Ethan’s Zanpakuto, Shunsui had not forced out his full strength. His ability already t the standard for a Captain.

Bankai was not a necessary requirent. If they continued fighting like this, even without releasing Bankai, casualties were likely. This was only an assessnt, not a life-and-death battle.

"That is enough. The Captain assessnt ends here."

Yamamoto did not imdiately announce the result. Instead, he had Unohana take Ethan away while he discussed matters with Ginrei, Yoruichi, and Shunsui.

Although the result was not declared, judging by Unohana’s expression, it was only a matter of procedure. The promotion was essentially confird.

After Ethan left, Yamamoto briefly asked for the other three Captains’ opinions. Including Ginrei, all expressed recognition of Ethan’s strength. His appointnt as Captain of the 10th Division was thus confird.

Ethan had not even reached the gate of the 1st Division when Yoruichi caught up with him.

"So your Zanpakuto has that kind of ability. Such a troubleso power really suits you."

Ethan smiled wryly but did not respond. Strictly speaking, that was not his Zanpakuto’s ability, but his own power. Just like in the Naruto world, where he could use any technique he imagined, he could now do the sa, as long as his spiritual pressure was sufficient.

"Now you’ve beco a Captain too."

"Not officially appointed yet."

Although the assessnt was over, the necessary procedures still had to be completed. The formal appointnt would take a few more days.

"The rest are just formalities. Nothing will change."

"Yes, it is basically confird that you will take the position of Captain of the 10th Division."

Unohana, who had been quietly standing nearby, suddenly sighed.

"I originally thought you had great potential and could remain with us for several more decades. I didn’t expect you to leave after only a few years."

Ethan almost responded, thinking that her words could easily be misunderstood, but he held back and instead expressed gratitude for her care over the years.

"After you leave, I will have to find a new Lieutenant."

Ethan did not recomnd Isane. The current Isane was still an ordinary Shinigami. Her ability and experience were not enough, and forcing a promotion would only harm her.

As for potential, if she had it, she would not be overlooked under Unohana’s guidance and would eventually stand out.

In any case, Ethan was about to leave the 4th Division. That did not an he would beco idle. On the contrary, he would beco even busier, because he had to hand over his duties.

As Lieutenant of the 4th Division, even if his main task was often practicing swordsmanship with the Captain, it did not an he had no responsibilities. All matters within the division, large and small, were reported to him. Now he had to finish the remaining work and instruct the lower officers to handle recent issues themselves. If they could not resolve them, they were to report directly to the Captain.

Under such circumstances, anyone with common sense could guess that Ethan was leaving the 4th Division. As a Lieutenant, there were not many places he could go.

Given his situation, it was impossible for him to leave the Gotei 13 for a special institution. The only possibility was promotion to Captain.

However, Ethan did not confirm it. Without official information, everyone could only speculate in private.

Ten days later, when the 1st Division held the inauguration ceremony for the new Captain and Ethan appeared wearing a white Captain’s haori, everyone finally received a definite answer.

Wearing a brand new white haori, Ethan walked with Unohana to the 1st Division barracks, only to find that they had arrived too early. The other Captains had not yet arrived.

"We ca too early, didn’t we?"

Fortunately, it was not long before the other Captains arrived one after another.

(To be continued.)