In the Type-Moon universe, Gilgamesh’s friend Enkidu is the very essence of the Chains of Heaven.
The Chains of Heaven are designed to “restrain the gods.”
The higher the divinity of the one being bound, the stronger and harder the chains become, making it nearly impossible to break free.
Conversely, for those without divinity, the Chains of Heaven are merely sturdy chains.
Of course, Isshin doesn’t know this.
Gilgamesh’s words seem nonsensical to him.
Indeed, Shinigami are akin to gods to humans and ordinary souls.
But in the world of “Bleach,” there are plenty of things that can restrain Shinigami.
Various Bakudo spells alone can capture Shinigami, not to mention other divine weapons.
Isshin doesn’t understand what Gilgamesh means, but he knows he must avoid being bound by these chains.
It’s like avoiding being caught by Bakudo spells; once captured, his movements would be restricted, affecting the battle’s outcome.
Thinking this, Isshin looks at the overwhelming golden ripples behind Gilgamesh and the Chains of Heaven emerging from them. His lips twitch in frustration.
He knows he must not be captured, but this seems highly unfair!
Without giving Isshin much time to think, Gilgamesh, seated on his golden throne, raises his hand slightly.
In the next moment, hundreds of Chains of Heaven shoot out from the golden ripples, swirling in the air like writhing silver snakes, swiftly wrapping around Isshin.
Seeing the overwhelming Chains of Heaven filling his vision, Isshin feels a chill and doesn’t dare to be careless. He immediately uses Shunpo to evade.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The ground cracks under the impact of the Chains of Heaven, sending debris and dust flying.
In the chaos, Isshin’s figure moves erratically, constantly using Shunpo to dodge the Chains of Heaven.
Initially, Isshin planned to evade the chains while looking for an opportunity to attack Gilgamesh.
But he soon realized his plan was naive.
First, the number of Chains of Heaven was overwhelming, like a torrent of chains, making him focus solely on evasion without finding a chance to strike Gilgamesh.
Second, he overlooked one of Gilgamesh’s abilities: foresight.
During the Shin’o Academy entrance exam, Gilgamesh could predict Kaname Miho’s attacks.
Now, Gilgamesh could predict his movements.
This meant every time Isshin’s Shunpo landed, he found the Chains of Heaven already waiting at his landing spot.
A few times, Isshin barely escaped.
But as the attempts continued, Isshin made more mistakes.
Swish!
With the sound of chains, Isshin was finally captured by the Chains of Heaven, even dropping his Zanpakuto. He smiled bitterly.
He didn’t expect to be bound by the Chains of Heaven.
Feeling the chains, Isshin realized they were just sturdy chains, restricting his movements but not affecting his spiritual pressure or energy.
This fact puzzled and slightly relieved Isshin.
As long as his spiritual pressure and energy were unaffected, mere chains couldn’t hold him.
Isshin spread his right palm towards the chains and chanted, “Hado #33: Sokatsui!”
In the next moment, blue flames erupted, followed by a violent explosion.
The Chains of Heaven shattered.
Seeing this, Isshin cast several more Sokatsui spells, breaking free from the Chains of Heaven.
Watching this, Gilgamesh’s face showed disappointment.
It seemed Shinigami, though called gods, had no divinity.
Isshin picked up his Zanpakuto and charged at Gilgamesh without fleeing this time.
Gilgamesh’s methods were endless, and Isshin knew that the longer he dragged on, the worse it would be for him.
Previously, he feared the Chains of Heaven had special abilities, like sealing spiritual pressure and energy.
But knowing they were just regular chains, Isshin had no more concerns.
Facing the torrent of chains, Isshin used his signature move: Getsuga Tensho.
The Chains of Heaven, mere sturdy chains, shattered under the impact of Isshin’s Getsuga Tensho.
Quickly, Isshin broke through the chains and reached Gilgamesh.
Seeing Gilgamesh still seated on his golden throne, with no change in expression, Isshin raised his Zanpakuto high and shouted, “It’s time to end this battle.”
“Kid, the outcome is decided!”
With his full captain-level spiritual pressure surging, Isshin slashed his Zanpakuto, shouting, “Getsuga… Tensho!”
Crack!
Clang!
Boom!
With a series of sounds, the magical barrier shattered.
But Isshin’s Getsuga Tensho didn’t harm Gilgamesh.
A golden ripple appeared in front of Gilgamesh, revealing a golden shield shaped like a butterfly’s wings.
This golden shield blocked Isshin’s Getsuga Tensho without a scratch.
Isshin’s pupils contracted in shock.
He knew he had used his full strength, yet the golden shield remained unscathed.
“This shield is called the Aegis, also known as Zeus’s Shield. It is the shield of the king of the gods, Zeus, in Greek mythology, and one of the mythological artifacts in my treasury,” Gilgamesh’s voice echoed.
Before Isshin could react, a powerful force pushed him back a few steps.
Looking up, he saw the magical barrier he had broken had regenerated.
Gilgamesh had already recalled the Aegis and Chains of Heaven into his treasury. His deep, beautiful red eyes looked at Isshin, saying, “You are right, this battle should end.”
Though his voice was young and calm, it exuded regal authority.
“Shinigami have no divinity. The Chains of Heaven are merely sturdy chains to you.”
“However, the power of the Chains of Heaven is not just about binding.”
“To uphold its name, I will let you experience the true power of the Chains of Heaven.”
With that, Gilgamesh stood up, bathed in the golden light of the Gate of Babylon, resembling a supreme king from mythology. He began to chant the incantation for the Chains of Heaven.
“It embodies the concept of cyclical life, the fire kindled to overcome primordial terror!”
“The past returns to the future, the future to the eternal!”
“The earth and sea shall bind the sky, known as the fruit of life, marked by fear.”
“Thus, humanity created paradise, even consuming the primordial.”
“Even journeying to hell with humanity, delighting in the joy of a friend, still singing the praises of paradise!”
“Humanity, chain the gods with wings!!”
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