His power is further displayed in his ability to defeat Coyote Starrk's released form with only his Shikai. After being chastised by Yamamoto, he asked about the painting in his room, and Yamamoto replies that it was a monster that caused strife when it was around.

Chad politely asks the captain to move out the way as he himself would also like to avoid the fight.Shunsui then remembered that Nanao always came to him around the first of every month to have Lisa read to her. Asking Aizen if he is unwilling to converse with his Reiatsu, Shunsui reveals that he possesses a set of keys to Aizen's seals and states that he has been permitted to use three of them before deciding to unseal Aizen's mouth first. When Ukitake wonders what Kyōraku is doing, Shunsui replies by saying that he believes Starrk finally wants to fight for real, something Starrk confirms by saying that he wants to see Shunsui's Bankai. The younger sister, Yetan, married into the Heavenly Realm and became a happy couple with the divine ruler Shaodian Youqin, while Qingkui, the older sister, married into the Void Realm and became a lovely couple with the Third Prince Li Chaofeng. To make up for his mistakes, the Heavenly Emperor gave Youqin a method in reviving the Earth Vein Purple Qi.

Shunsui notes that they have not changed and asks why they are there, listening as Ichibē Hyōsube explains that they are there to rebuild the Gotei 13 and take Ichigo, Byakuya, Rukia Kuchiki, and Renji Abarai to the Royal Palace. Weaken Duration -100%", and "Sprinter +1", and his unlockable skills are "Inheritance Zones Only Heart Link Slot Potions +5", "Berserker +40%", "Bruiser +20%", "Debilitator +5 secs. Shunsui is the only Shinigami known to wield a Zanpakutō that exists as two completely separate blades in both its sealed state and its Shikai. Starrk then says he's sorry to disappoint him as he takes off his glove and reveals the number 1 tattooed on his hand, revealing himself to be the strongest of the three.

He was also able to withstand a Cero at point-blank range from Starrk in his released form without any noticeable injuries. He generally refers to his fellow captains and Shinigami by their first name followed by an honorific. Shunsui then replies that while he is uncertain of it, in a hundred years or so, it is possible that Hitsugaya might become more powerful than himself. When Starrk asked that they only pretend to fight, he declined the offer, though noted that he prefers to do the same. If you really want to go into this, I'd say it's a lack of such distinctions that makes up my identity.

He states that he asked Ichigo, but that he apparently trusts them, commenting that he has grown up. Aizen notes that the Shinigami and Quincy are working together, prompting Shunsui to state they found a common enemy. As Hitsugaya attacks Aizen, Kyōraku attacks his flank with his Shikai, but hits a barrier, which cracks slightly. In addition, Shunsui can make multiple shadow clones of himself that can attack his opponent from multiple angles.

I was told by the doctors that it was a good thing that I came to her because the wheezing is not a good sign. Suì-Fēng is able to hit Aizen with Nigeki Kessatsu, but it is ineffective as Aizen comments that while her technique is interesting, his Reiatsu would crush her attacks and powers as a battle between Shinigami is one of Reiatsu. He asks Okikiba and Nanao if they should leave the Seireitei, saying that the Soul King Palace is in danger.

As he coughs up blood, Shunsui falls back into Katen's lap and notes with perversion that he should enter his Bankai more often if it means doing this, only to be forced to dodge a jab at his eye from Katen, who states that they both look and act very similar before noting that they have won. Kyōraku appears in Bleach: Soul Resurrección, utilizing his true Shikai abilities and is able to fight with Bushogama, Kageoni, and Takeoni. Some time later, Shunsui visits the world of the living to meet with Tatsuki Arisawa, Keigo Asano and Mizuiro Kojima. Moodiness: Shunsui cannot use Katen Kyōkotsu to its fullest extent until the Zanpakutō spirit herself is in the mood for battle. Completing his story, he likens this to the regretful man's partner ignoring his pleas and mercilessly shearing his throat.Shunsui mentions that he has no intention of showing him no matter how strong he has gotten, especially if he is just going to fire Ceros. FRENCH CONNECTION As a fashion brand, French Connection can come up slightly small depending on the design of the garment. Despite being one of the strongest and oldest captains, Shunsui retains a level of humility and is not overly arrogant about his strength, acknowledging that Tōshirō Hitsugaya has the potential to become stronger than himself given enough time. Starrk then tells him he made him release his "pain in the ass Resurrección", so he better show him his Bankai.