Izuru Kira vs. Kazeshini & Wabisuke

Izuru Kira vs. Kazeshini is a fight taking place in the Zanpakutō Rebellion. It details the conflict between the 3rd Division lieutenant and the Zanpakutō spirit of the 9th Division lieutenant.

Prologue
As Suì-Fēng proceeds to surround the Zanpakutō within the 6th Division barracks with the 2nd Division's Onmitsukidō, Kazeshini comments upon the annoying nature of her plan, stating that they will not flee, to which he moves out, cutting down several members of the Onmitsukidō in his path. He taunts the Shinigami, stating that he will grant their death wishes, as he charges at another member of the Onmitsukidō, preparing to cut him down as well, However, his blade is stopped by that of Lieutenant Izuru Kira, who states that he cannot allow him to run amok any longer.

Battle
Kazeshini hurls his blade at a fleeing Kira, who dodges reflexively, noticing a slight gash in his Shihakushō. Kazeshini appears behind him, and asks what is holding him back, calling him a coward for acting big. He states that that is the reason why he fled during their previous confrontation, to which Kira counters, stating that one should assess the situation while fighting. Kazeshini refutes his statement, saying that he will tear him to pieces before he has even a chance to escape.



Kira sighs, asking Kazeshini whether he truly is Shūhei's Zanpakutō, stating that they are polar opposites, and that he must be the manifestation of his stress and negative emotions. He refutes Kira's statement once again, throwing his blade at him, before spinning it repeatedly, turning to attack him. Kira releases Hado #31 Shakkahō, sending his blade off-balance, hurling a cloud of smoke into the air. He emerges from the smoke, striking at Kazeshini, who is able to dodge, as Kira explains the reasons for fighting against him.

He states that he is going to have to avenge Shūhei's defeat, as Kazeshini smiles wily. He throws a barrage of attacks at Kira, which he is able to dodge and deflect with relative ease. However, as Kazeshini returns for another sneak attack, Kira uses Bakudo #39 Enkosen, blocking the attack, as Kazeshini comments upon his reflexes. Kazeshini states that you cannot change the battlefield on your own, telling Kira to sense the reiatsu fluctuating around them. He explains that he despises the look in Kira's eyes, as he asks Kazeshini whether he wants to continue attacking in the same manner. Kazeshini asks what he means, to which Kira wonders whether he has knowledge of his Zanpakutō's special ability. At first, Kazeshini is unsure of the implications of this, but raises his weapons once he thinks that Kira has regained his Shikai. Kazeshini demands an answer, but Kira refuses to tell him, asking him whether he is stupid.



Kazeshini stops to think momentarily, a smile creeping across his face, as he believes that he has seen through Kira's bluff. He twirls his Zanpakutō in the air triumphantly, sending his blade towards Kira, who dodges. As Kira appears behind him, Kazeshini sends his blade travelling towards the Shinigami, who raises his sword. This causes Kazeshini to panic, and retract his blade, continually charging at Kira. He attempts to kill Kira before he can use his Shikai, but falls into his trap.

Kira releases an explosive armband, sending it towards an unsuspecting Kazeshini, using Shunpo to get away. An explosion occurs on the rooftop, as Kira emerges safely. Before Kazeshini can recover from the attack, Kira releases Hado #58 Tenran, as a vortex forms around his spinning Zanpakutō, sending Kazeshini hurtling into the air, as Kira deals the final blow, knocking Kazeshini to the ground again..

Aftermath
As Kazeshini lands onto the rooftop, Kira emerges over him, stating that he has not reacquired his Shikai, but the moment that he stopped to think about it, he let his guard down. Kira then proceeds to bind Kazeshini with Bakudo #63 Sajo Sabaku, and proceeds to leave in order to assist the other Shinigami in their fights. However, Wabisuke appears before Kira, making contact with Kira's sword, causing him to collapse to the ground and get cut down.

His Zanpakutō then steps upon his former master's back, stating that he is finished, as he raises his Shikai to an injured Izuru. However, yellow reiatsu erupts from beneath the building, as an ecstatic Kenpachi emerges from it.