Chapter 284: Beast-Like Instinct
Although Unohana told Byakuya to stop and even explained to Byakuya about Zaraki having more power sealed inside of him, Byakuya still wanted to participate in the battle.
It was never in his character to stay powerless like this.
Under his control, Senbonzakura attacked Mazuru from different angles.
However, just like before, Mazuru didn't pay attention to his Senbonzakura at all, or rather, after seeing the extent of Byakuya's power after facing his Shūkei: Hakuteiken, Mazuru didn't regard Byakuya as an opponent any longer.
And just as Byakuya had expected earlier, Senbonzakura's attack was too weak to offer any damage to Mazuru.
A random hit from him could break it apart.
Moreover, the cherry blossoms' flying speed for agile masters, was indeed a bit slow. Back then, Byakuya had seen Ichigo dodging his attacks by the enhanced speed granted by his Bankai.
It was also at that time that because Ichigo's Zanpakuto was too small after he performed Bankai, he once stated that there couldn't be such a small Bankai, but later he understood its power in his battle against Ichigo.
Zangetsu, Ichigo's Zanpakuto became such a slender and small sword after releasing Bankai in order to boost his speed further.
At that speed, only such a small sword could exert its maximum effect!
Although Byakuya was manipulating the cherry blossoms with both hands, as it could make them fly faster.