"Hmm? This binding technique is quite strong!"
Toshiro struggled but couldn't break free from Muramasa's binding, and said with some surprise.
Although, to have an evenly matched fight with Muramasa, Toshiro had deliberately suppressed his strength to a level similar to Muramasa's, not using his far superior power to sweep away everything and end the fight quickly, the fact that Muramasa's technique could affect Toshiro to this extent was already quite remarkable.
Seeing Toshiro trying to break free, Muramasa said, "It's useless. Without releasing your Zanpakuto, you can't break free from my binding in your current state, Hitsugaya Toshiro. Everything is over..."
"Ah, I have to admit, without releasing my Zanpakuto, in my normal state against you going all out, forcibly breaking free from this technique is a bit much even for me. However, although this technique of yours is powerful, its weakness is also very obvious!"
Toshiro suddenly interrupted Muramasa.
Toshiro's gaze wasn't on Muramasa at this moment, but looking down at the water.
In the reflection on the water, numerous long arms extended from Muramasa, tightly wrapping around Toshiro's body, preventing him from moving freely.
"Although this technique of yours is invisible and intangible, it's not without trace. In my opinion, you probably reflect your hands through mirrors or water surfaces like this, then entangle the enemy."
"And when you attack, the reason you point your hand at the enemy isn't for aiming, but to make the enemy mistakenly believe there's some invisible power in the direction your palm is pointing. But in fact, there's nothing in that direction. The real killer move exists in the hand reflected in the water. So, as long as I prevent you from reflecting through the water, this technique naturally can't work!"
"Bakudo #1: Sai!"
An invisible shockwave suddenly shot from Toshiro's fingertip, striking the water.
Boom!
A huge column of water shot up, then crashed heavily back onto the surface. The once calm water suddenly churned with endless waves, and the image reflected on the surface shattered like a mirror.
When the reflection on the water disappeared, the binding force on Toshiro also vanished.
"If it can't be reflected by water, then this technique of yours has no use!"
Whoosh!
Toshiro flashed, instantly appearing before Muramasa, who was stunned by his technique being seen through. In an instant, he unleashed dozens of slashes enveloping Muramasa.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Sparks flew. Under Toshiro's assault, Muramasa could only retreat awkwardly.
"Swordsmanship: Niten!"
Toshiro shouted, tensed his body, gripped his sword with both hands, and brought down a powerful, heavy slash on Muramasa's head.
As Toshiro's slash descended, wind howled, air screamed.
Before even facing it, Muramasa knew he couldn't block this strike. So he didn't even try.
"Heh..."
Muramasa suddenly chuckled lightly, showing no fear as he watched the attack descend upon him. However, his body suddenly glowed with a colorful light.
Whoosh!
Toshiro's Zanpakuto fell, slicing 'Muramasa' in half, but Toshiro couldn't help but frown.
Because Toshiro didn't feel the impact of a solid hit. The attack had missed! And Muramasa's figure appeared not far from Toshiro.
Toshiro turned without hesitation and attacked Muramasa again.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Swords clashed, sparks flew. Muramasa, barely defending against Toshiro's attacks, spoke: "Indeed, in terms of true strength, I am far inferior to you. But don't underestimate me just because of that. My abilities are not just limited to this!"
A dazzling colorful light shone. Toshiro's attack missed again. Although he had clearly struck Muramasa, each time the Muramasa he hit turned into an illusion, appearing in another direction.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The colorful light shone again, and dozens of Muramasa's figures suddenly appeared around Toshiro, surrounding him.
This wasn't an afterimage caused by high speed, but something like shadow clones.
"Hitsugaya Toshiro, from the moment you confronted me, you were already caught in my spell."
Dozens of 'Muramasas' spoke simultaneously, their voices coming from all directions.
Then, one 'Muramasa' after another attacked Toshiro from all sides.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Toshiro went all out swinging his Zanpakuto, dealing with the attacks of dozens of 'Muramasas'.
"My, my, this is a bit troublesome."
Toshiro frowned.
Even with Toshiro's superb swordsmanship, dealing with dozens of 'Muramasas' simultaneously was somewhat difficult.
'This must be an illusion, right? There can't really be dozens of 'Muramasas'.'
Toshiro guessed in his heart.
"That even I can't see through it... Your ability is truly remarkable, Muramasa. It might almost rival Aizen's Kyoka Suigetsu."
Toshiro praised.
The ability Muramasa was using here interfered with the enemy's perception of distance, time, and other senses, causing them to misjudge in battle.
Although it couldn't compare to the unbelievably powerful Kyoka Suigetsu, it was top-tier among illusion-type attacks.
"I gratefully accept your praise. But I won't go easy on you. You better take care of yourself, Hitsugaya Toshiro!!"
Muramasa shouted, intensifying his attacks.
One 'Muramasa' after another fearlessly attacked Toshiro.
Toshiro's pressure instantly increased greatly.
Sclick!
A soft sound. Under Muramasa's assault, Toshiro's Captain's Haori was torn.
If Toshiro hadn't dodged in time, he might have been injured. Although with Muramasa's strength, even breaking his defense would be difficult, at most causing an insignificant small wound.
But even so, given Toshiro's status and strength, it would still be an 'embarrassing' thing.
"My, my, this can't go on..."
Toshiro mused while doing his best to fend off Muramasa's attacks.
Looking at the current situation, Toshiro had two ways to break the deadlock.
One was to directly use overwhelming force to break through. Although Muramasa could affect Toshiro's senses to a certain extent, he hadn't reached the freakish level of Kyoka Suigetsu.
If Toshiro released his Zanpakuto and used a large-scale attack skill, Muramasa would have nowhere to hide.
The second was to use the [True Dragon's Eye]. The True Dragon's Eye could see through all illusions in the world. Even Aizen's Kyoka Suigetsu could be seen through, let alone Muramasa's ability.
'Well, using overwhelming force, just crushing him with raw power, would be too much of a bullying. In that case, I'll use the True Dragon's Eye.'
Toshiro decided inwardly.
[True Dragon's...]
Just as Toshiro was about to use the True Dragon's Eye to counter Muramasa's sensory-affecting ability, another figure very abruptly appeared in this collapsing Inner World.
"Yo, Toshiro, how embarrassing."
A teasing female voice joked.
"Hyorinmaru!"
Toshiro turned his head and saw that the newcomer was indeed Hyorinmaru.