Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto vs. Royd Lloyd

 is a fight between Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and Stern Ritter Royd Lloyd, initially believed to be the head of the Vandenreich, Juhabach.

Aftermath of the Previous Fight
Following the defeat of Driscoll Berci, Yamamoto tells a nearby Shūhei Hisagi that he will not let a single member of the Vandenreich survive this ongoing conflict. With this said, he leaves his current position on the battlefield and dashes throughout the Seireitei.

Confrontation
He approaches Royd Lloyd, disguised as his leader Juhabach, and the Unnamed Vandenreich Member. The former Stern Ritter has recently defeated Eleventh Division Captain Zaraki at the time of Yamamoto's arrival. Believing the cleverly disguised Royd to be his old rival, Yamamoto greets him as though he is Juhabach before stating that he shall kill him.

However, shortly after he says this Äs Nödt, NaNaNa Najahkoop and an unnamed Stern Ritter ambush him. NaNaNa mocks Yamamoto, calling him naive for taking on "Juhabach" alone. Additionally, Äs and the unnamed Stern Ritter say that it's the end for him and that he should die. In response, the Captain-Commander releases his Zanpakutō and burns them all down. "Juhabach" callously scolds his subordinates, saying that because of their irrational thinking and "meddling", they've been defeated. Following his opponent's harsh words, Yamamoto charges forth.

Battle
Yamamoto slashes Royd's arm with his Zanpakutō, cutting through the skin causing the Quincy's blood to spew. Yamamoto remarks how "Juhabach" retains his lack of care for his subordinates even after 1,000 years. In response, he is taunted for his temperament even after having grown so old. Yamamoto shouts for his opponent to silence. Royd is again struck by an attack; with little opportunity to evade, he counters by revealing his Spirit Weapon, which he also uses to deflect Yamamoto's technique. Royd says that Yamamoto appears to have waiting a long time just to see his weapon but is told otherwise. He then watches in surprise as the flames surrounding Yamamoto disappear within his Bankai, Zanka no Tachi.

The Unnamed Vandenreich Member, who has carefully observed the battle from afar, wonders how Yamamoto's Bankai could appear so insignificant. Royd, using his leader's memories for guidance, remembers seeing Zanka no Tachi 1,000 years prior and how effective it can be. Yamamoto sarcastically questions whether it works the same as back then and says that they should test it out on Royd himself.

Yamamoto lunges at Royd and strikes, seemingly cutting off a part of his coat, albeit without any fire. Royd ponders what the reason behind it is and whether the Bankai truly has changed. He is nearly struck with an attack while he thinks this; this move causes Royd to realize that the core of Yamamoto's attacks stems in the blade. Yamamoto activates Zanka no Tachi, Higashi: Kyokujitsujin and confirms that his Bankai no longer burns or erupts when it strikes; rather, it eradicates the affected object into nothingness. Yamamoto then drives himself near Royd and shouts that Blut itself is incapable of stopping his attack. Royd calls it a weak offense as all he needs to do is strike without being hit by the blade's edge. He slashes Yamamoto, but instead of dealing damage, the lower blade of his sword has disappeared.

Subsequently, Yamamoto then releases Zanka no Tachi, Higashi: Kyokujitsujin, which engulfs his entire body in flames at a heat that reaches 15,000,000 degrees; thus, it has become impossible to attack him. He proclaims that with his Bankai activated, both his body and blade are embodiments of the sun. Yamamoto adds that they should finish the fight soon, for if they extend it, everything within Soul Society shall be burned to ashes including themselves.

Royd does not respond. Instead, he thinks to himself about how the heat is literally roasting him, causing various parts of his body to dry up. In addition, he realizes that he would have been burned to ashes already hadn't Blut Vene protected him. Yamamoto remarks on his silence. He says that he can no longer use techniques with his Spirit Weapon destroyed, and that should his next option be to flee the battlefield, Yamamoto would just kill him anyway. Hearing Yamamoto's words force Royd into using the Quincy technique, Heilig Pfeil, which unfortunately for him is deflected.

With an opening available, Yamamoto charges at Royd. Royd raises his arm and holds out his palm. Roman numeral-inscribed constructs appear from the palm of his hand while massive Reishi columns, shaped similarly to the Quincy Cross, erupt from the ground. Royd calls this Kirchenlied: Sankt Zwinger, proclaiming it grants him the ultimate defense. Additionally, should Yamamoto step inside the formation created by the technique, he would be killed immediately. Yamamoto shouts out again that it will not work against him. He stabs the tip of his sword into the ground and words an incantation, effectively summoning forth an undead army of his slain enemies. Yamamoto refers to this technique as Zanka no Tachi, Minami: Kaka Jūmanokushi Daisōjin.

Seeing an army of undead skeletons bewilder Royd and he screams out over what Yamamoto is doing. Yamamoto repeats the name of the technique as well as its capabilities. In response, Royd laughs nervously, calling his actions disgraceful as a Shinigami, and he charges forth to land an attack upon the Captain-Commander. However, the skeletons of several opponents align themselves to shield Yamamoto from the attack. From looking at them, Royd realizes that the skeletons he just attacked are those belonging to his fallen comrades.

Yamamoto then begins to walk away, causing Royd to yell after him. The Shinigami states that he's only giving himself distance and that the Vandenreich leader is free to chase after him, as long as he takes down his own subordinates first. He then asks whether they regret not being able to steal his Bankai due to their insufficient knowledge of it. Briefly silenced, Royd suddenly screams in anger; hearing his cries causes Yamamoto to ponder whether he still retains a human heart. Royd starts crawling his way rapidly towards Yamamoto and says that he cannot be stopped. Quietly, Yamamoto states that it must be painful having to crush his own subordinates just to unsuccessfully reach his opponent; even so, such pain cannot compare to that of the Shinigami already slain at Royd's hands. Yamamoto launches his final attack, Zanka no Tachi, Kita: Tenchin Kaijin, which incinerates much of Royd's chest and part of his left arm.

Aftermath
Yamamoto's Bankai is deactivated and a rainstorm fall before them. As he looks solemnly to the dying Stern Ritter, Royd tearfully apologizes to "Juhabach-sama", who adds that he couldn't accomplish his leader's orders.

Quickly realizing that he is an imposter, Yamamoto shouts out who he is. Before he receives an answer, there is a large explosion distantly behind him; looking back, Yamamoto realizes that the First Division barracks are in flames. In addition, the real Juhabach appears behind him. Juhabach thanks Royd for his work, greatly pleasing the latter, before then killing him within an instance. Rather than questioning Juhabach about the current scenario, Yamamoto inquires of his activities while Royd has been impersonating him. Instead, he is asked about what is beneath the First Division barracks, which is the Central Underground Prison; additionally, it is the same prison in which Captain Aizen has been placed in. Juhabach states that he wishes to speak to the traitorous Shinigami.

Reacting quickly, Yamamoto tries unleashing his Bankai again, only to have it stolen by the Vandenreich leader. Juhabach states that his Bankai was not stolen before as only he can handle it; therefore, Royd made no attempt to do so while fighting the Shinigami. Using Zanka no Tachi, Juhabach then strikes Yamamoto.