Chapter 211: It's Time...
The red shell crumbled bit by bit, scattering like fragments in the wind. Inside, a dazzling light shone—a deep golden color, distinctly different from the previous "Ashura" form.
Naruto swung his blade lightly, and with a tremor of spiritual energy, the remaining fragments were completely shed. The energy on the blade now shimmered with a translucent golden aura, flickering like flames.
Ichigo clenched his teeth, instinctively hunching his body.
Soi Fon used Shunpo to pull Rukia to safety, while Yachiru dragged Kenpachi away.
Aizen narrowed his eyes, letting out a soft "hmm."
This spiritual pressure... compared to his earlier Shikai, hadn't grown much stronger. But there was a fundamental difference in its quality. The missing pieces had been filled in.
"Here we go, Kurama!" Naruto raised his sword and plunged it into his abdomen.
The blade didn't harm him but instead acted like a key, entering his spiritual core.
Kurama's voice echoed in response, "Let's do this, Naruto."