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.

Prelude
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, he moves out and cuts 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, he prepares to cut him down as well, but his blade is stopped by that of Lieutenant Izuru Kira. Kira states that he cannot allow Kazeshini to run amok any longer.

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



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

He states that he is going to have to avenge Shūhei's defeat, as Kazeshini smiles wilily. Kazeshini throws a barrage of attacks at Kira, which he is able to dodge and deflect with relative ease. As Kazeshini returns for another sneak attack, Kira uses Bakudō #39 Enkosen to block the attack as Kazeshini compliments his reflexes. However, Kazeshini states that one cannot change the battlefield on one's own, telling Kira to sense the Reiatsu fluctuating around them, which Kazeshini claims is indicative of the Zanpakutō winning. As Kira remains silent to Kazeshini's statement, Kazeshini explains that he despises the look in Kira's eyes. Kira proceeds to ask 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 and a smile creeps 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 traveling 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 and sends it towards an unsuspecting Kazeshini while using Shunpo to get away. An explosion occurs on the rooftop as Kira emerges safely. Before Kazeshini can recover from the attack, Kira releases Hadō #58 Tenran, causing a vortex to form around the spinning Zanpakutō. The Hadō spell sends Kazeshini hurtling into the air, as Kira deals the final blow and knocks Kazeshini to the ground again.

Aftermath
As Kazeshini lands onto the rooftop, Kira emerges over him and reveals that he has not reacquired his Shikai. He then explains that the moment that Kazehshini stopped to think about whether Kira had reacquired Shikai caused him to let his guard down. Kira then proceeds to bind Kazeshini with Bakudō #63 Sajō Sabaku, and to leave, in order to assist the other Shinigami in their fights. However, Wabisuke appears before Kira. Wabisuke makes contact with Kira's sword, causing the Shinigami to collapse to the ground and get cut down.

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