He lowered it once again, putting on an unreadable smile. "When you sliced yourself using the Bankai blade, you didn't use a technique right away as you did with Shikai. That's when I knew something was up. You weren't just planning to use a technique... you were saving it for when you finally cut me. Auntie...."

He looked with curious eyes. "Are you attempting to gain control of my blood?"

Ahatake sighed. "She never was a good actor."

I'll do what I please

He raised his swords defensively, both in a backhand position and in the X-cross shape.

"...and you're gonna show me."

Taiki frowned at the thought, even as he jumped aside to avoid the second charge. He disliked having to reveal a bit more of his Shikai's true power, but in this case, it seemed to be inevitable. He gripped both of his blades tightly, waiting for that moment to come....