User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 601 - VERGE ON VERMILLION/@comment-24913480-20141016192018

God of the Sword indeed! Man, what a BEAST! Haven't seen moves like that since Aizen stomped the captains in the fake Karakura Town. And he has a one-hit kill blade so smooth even blood can't stain it. Cool bruh!

About Askin's ability: maybe he can transfer any fatal wound he receives to his enemies (like Gagamaru from Medaka Box). Thus he can't be killed and can take out more powerful opponents without actually overpowering them. Would give him a fighting chance.

On a side note: didn't Aizen state that a special ability couldn't work on you if your spiritual power was much greater than your opponent (Chapter 391, pages 13-15)? How can these sternritters even affect the Royal Guards with their powers? Are they just under their power level? Doesn't seem likely given this chapter.