Kazuma surveyed the battlefield like a field commander.
It didn't take long for him to spot an area in dire need of support.
In one zone, a Quincy was controlling a zombie army composed of Shinigami and Quincies.
As more bodies fell, the size of that person's zombie army kept growing.
'I've decided. I'll take out this Quincy first. He's too great a threat to the ordinary squad members. Killing him will save a large number of Shinigami, after this war is over, these Shinigami will be the excellent core forces of the post-war era,' Kazuma sped towards the zombie army.
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"Damn it, this fucking bastard plays with the corpses of our comrades, unforgivable!"
"Kuso!"
"If only we could kill the Quincy controlling the corpses, but there are too many of them! We can't break through at all."
"Where are the captains? Can anyone come and save us?"
Some of the more timid Shinigami could no longer hold their swords steady.
"Don't count on the captains. They're facing even stronger enemies. As Shinigami who protect the Soul Society, show your courage! Don't let these Quincies look down on you."
The squad members were being forced back continuously by the zombie army.
Besides being no match for the zombies, the squad members were more reluctant to strike.
After all, the zombie army included their friends and family. Although they were already dead, the squad members were unwilling to destroy their bodies.
A few squad members, firm in their resolve to protect the Soul Society, charged into the horde with their Zanpakutō, but it was like a drop in the ocean.
They were eventually overwhelmed by the horde, converted, and joined the pursuit of the Shinigami.
Seeing this, Kazuma's heart filled with rage.
He knew that these squad members were facing not only the enemy's strength but also their own inner struggle and pain.
They didn't want to harm their former comrades, even if they had become zombies.
However, this hesitation would only lead them into a more dangerous situation.
'This can't go on!' Kazuma secretly resolved.
He had to deal with that Quincy as quickly as possible to prevent more squad members from being turned into zombies.
He picked up his pace, rushing toward the core of the zombie army, searching for the Quincy controlling everything.
Within the tide of corpses, Kazuma swung his Zanpakutō, severing the heads of one zombie after another.
His eyes were cold and determined, without a trace of pity.
He understood that for these bodies that had already lost their lives, only complete annihilation could protect the living.
As Kazuma continued his slaughter, more and more zombies fell at his feet.
His body was splattered with blood, but he paid it no mind, continuing to advance toward his target.
Finally, he found the Quincy hidden within the zombie army.
"So it's you?" Kazuma looked at him coldly, his eyes flashing with fury. "You who play with the corpses of comrades, I will never let you go!"
Zai was still converting corpses on the battlefield while laughing maniacally.
"This feeling is just too wonderful! Kill each other! Join my zombie army!"
Suddenly, sensing danger, Zai commanded his zombie army to block his front.
He saw a Shinigami wearing a Captain's Haori rapidly approaching him.
"Oh? A captain-class Shinigami? My zombie army doesn't have a captain-class zombie yet. I'll make you my first zombie captain." Zai hadn't yet realized that for Kazuma, cutting down a Quincy like him was like slicing a watermelon.
He was still thinking about converting Kazuma.
However, Kazuma simply replied coldly, "Insolent."
His eyes flashed with determination and resolve.
Seeing Zai charging at him instead of retreating, Kazuma swung his Zanpakutō without hesitation.
What met Zai was a sharp slash, a blow carrying the endless fury and determination in Kazuma's heart.
Zai had been full of confidence, but when he was struck by Kazuma's furious slash, everything changed.
A powerful Spiritual Pressure erupted from the Zanpakutō, as violent as a volcanic eruption.
Instantly, Zai's entire body exploded, not even leaving a complete corpse behind.
What Blut Vene?
What incredible defense?
Under Kazuma's full-powered strike, none of it had any effect whatsoever.
It couldn't stop his attack!
With Zai's death, the entire zombie army lost its mobility, and they fell to the battlefield in droves.
The once-chaotic battlefield became silent.
At this moment, the nearest Shinigami finally got a clear look at Kazuma standing with his sword and cheered one after another.
"It's Captain Satou!
Their voices were filled with surprise and admiration.
'There are too many enemies. If only I had a Shadow Clone Jutsu. These small fries can't even take one hit from me.' Kazuma was just daydreaming.
This was the world of Shinigami, Shadow Clone Jutsu? He had to be kidding himself.
It was more reliable to think of other methods.
He glanced at the area where Yamamoto and Yhwach were fighting.
The collision of spiritual particles and Spiritual Pressure was exceptionally intense.
'The range of Ryūjin Jakka's influence is terrifying. I can feel a scorching heat even from this distance.'
After dealing with Zai, Kazuma thought for a moment.
'With Yamamoto suppressing Yhwach, I'll take care of the remaining Sternritter members. But with so many of them left, cutting them down one by one is too troublesome. This is forcing me to go on a rampage.'
"Let's do that! I don't care if my Spiritual Pressure gets depleted." Kazuma gently caressed his Zanpakutō.
"Pierce the veil of night and rain down the heavenly wrath. Strike, Hokushin Raitei."
Following the release of Kazuma's Zanpakutō, a massive localized Reishi domain projected a starry night sky over the battlefield, and atmospheric lightning danced across the false firmament.
"It's not enough." Kazuma madly released his Spiritual Pressure.
The highly condensed power of the stars and lightning instantly enveloped the entire battlefield!
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"What?"
The sudden change shocked Yhwach, who was fighting Yamamoto.
'A localized domain of this scale... Is that the Bankai of the Shinigami named Satou Kazuma?'
"Yamamoto, this kid is probably no less stronger than you."
"Yhwach, you dare to be distracted while fighting me? Die!" Yamamoto seized the opening and lunged forward with a slash.
"Sankt Altar!"
A massive wall of light rose around Yhwach, momentarily forcing Yamamoto back.
After expanding his Domain to cover the entire battlefield, Kazuma slowly stepped into the sky, holding Hokushin Raitei high.
"Stellar Reishi, empower them!"
Kazuma drew down the condensed Reishi of the false stars, empowering all the Shinigami on the battlefield.
Yamamoto who's fighting Yhwach, felt the enhancement of the stellar power and his attacks became even more ferocious.
Batsu'unsai also felt the stellar power empowering her.
Not only was her depleted Spiritual Pressure rapidly recovering, but her strength had also risen to a new level.
'Kazuma, you've already reached this level?' Batsu'unsai put away her inner joy and rejoined the battle.
The captains and squad members, empowered by the starlight, had their morale greatly boosted and began to sweep through the Quincies.
Kazuma looked down on the battlefield, searching for other strong enemies.
He sensed several powerful spiritual power fluctuations and locked onto their positions.
Kazuma's figure flashed, falling like a meteor, and directly engaged one of the Sternritter members.
Hokushin Raitei easily tore through the enemy's defense, slaying him.
Then, Kazuma moved through the battlefield like a phantom, each swing of his sword taking the life of a Sternritter member.
His power terrified the Sternritter, and also inspired the Shinigami to fight even more bravely.
After all Kazuma had killed several Sternritter members.
"Haschwalth, the situation is dangerous! I saw our entire army being annihilated, and even His Majesty is defeated! We must find a way to kill this Shinigami now, or we will lose this battle! We will all die here if we keep letting him rampaging on us!"
Valentine activated his Schrift's ability.
His Schrift, V - The Visionary, gave him the ability to see the future.
"But we are no match for him in a one-on-one fight," Haschwalth said, his face showing despair.