User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 609 - "A"/@comment-5303512-20141211180138/@comment-24913480-20141211185918

He can adapt to any power his enemies have as long has he can understand/see the true extent of their abilities (he waited to see what Ichibei could really do and then he adapted to it). In other words, he can develop any kind of power that will allow him to beat his foes as long as he can comprehend what powers his foes possess.

Everything I said is just my opinion

Check this link for a more detailed explanation: http://powerlisting.wikia.com/wiki/Adaptive_Evolution