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Xilinoc wrote: I'll take your word for it, haven't actually read the third part of CFYOW where he actually fights and was just going on memory of a brief summary -

Well, SPOILER ALERT: Most of Tokinada's personal fighting power comes from his ancestral Zanpakuto. At full power it's very OP (more so if wielded by someone stronger), but it does come with a huge drawback. That being said, he's not much without it, as Hisagi could put him on the defensive even before awakening Kazeshini completely.

Xilinoc wrote: but that just gives me even less reason to accept Byakuya not just wasting him on the spot.

Well, you know how Byakuya is obsessed with the law and all that. Killing Tsukishima is, to me, like allowing Rukia to be executed. Not that he wanted to, but the circumstances and his honor forced him to.

Now, Tokinada is a fellow Noble of equal standing. Killing him for a personal reason is likely "not done" and might even have severe consequences for Soul Society's balance of power. Besides, you know how Byakuya tends to keep his emotions on a very short leash.

I hope these explanations were satisfying enough, though I suppose we're getting off-topic again.