Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-27565137-20160415174609/@comment-4957813-20160502000544

So arc shaped energy blasts that come from swinging a sword in an arc = same technique? Don't think so bro, that's way too general to be of any indication of the technique, any sword beam would have that shape if that was the mechanics of pulling off the attack. Plus, as Zanpakuto's abilities are created based on the Zanpakuto and its wielder's personality, Urahara can't use Getsuga Tensho because Urahara's personality is radically different from Ichigo's or Isshin's. They may look the same, but they are two different techniques. And the fact that you mention that the energies are different mean they are different techniques. Things can't be the same if there's something different about them.