In Bleach as Gilgamesh

Chapter 75 - All That the Eye Sees is the King's Domain

Absurd.

Impossible.

Nonsense.

These words of denial surged into Muramasa's mind almost instantly.

Instinctively, Muramasa didn't want to believe Gilgamesh.

However, a voice in his head urged him to trust Gilgamesh.

For a moment, Muramasa's mind was in chaos, unsure of what to do.

After a while, Muramasa calmed down and took a deep breath.

His mind was still in turmoil, unable to discern if what Gilgamesh said was true or false.

But he knew one thing: Gilgamesh had an agenda involving him; otherwise, he wouldn't say so much.

Realizing this, Muramasa looked at Kennō and thought, 'He claims to have witnessed everything about me, including my thoughts.'

'So, let's see if he knows what I'm thinking now.'

'Hmm, what exactly is Kennō's ability?'

'Why could I hear Kennō even after piercing my eardrums?'

Kennō smiled calmly as he met Muramasa's gaze.

Not being the real Gilgamesh, he couldn't read Muramasa's thoughts directly. However, he could guess from Muramasa's changing expressions.

Gilgamesh then spoke, "Kennō, being the King of Zanpakutō, has the power to govern other Zanpakutō."

Boom!

Gilgamesh's words thundered in Muramasa's mind, filling his face with disbelief and astonishment.

'The King of Zanpakutō? He said King of Zanpakutō?'

'How is that possible? Can a Zanpakutō have its own king?'

Muramasa's mind was in turmoil. He didn't want to believe it and was about to refute it.

But as the words reached his lips, Muramasa recalled the two times he was forced to kneel, and the voice that whispered, "The king's command is absolute."

At the time, Muramasa was puzzled by the phrase, unsure why it appeared in his mind.

But now, he seemed to understand—it meant exactly what it said.

Unknowingly, Muramasa's trust in Gilgamesh tilted a little.

At the same time, new doubts emerged in his mind.

'Even if Kennō is the King of Zanpakutō, it should still have conditions to activate its power, right? How did its voice reach my mind?'

With the illumination from the Omniscient Star, Gilgamesh saw through Muramasa's thoughts and said, "All under heaven is the king's land; all within the borders are the king's subjects."

"The Shikai ability of Kennō requires it to be within its own domain to activate."

"Any Zanpakutō within Kennō's domain is subject to its command."

"The method of command is to speak divine edicts. All Zanpakutō must obey."

"This form of rule is based on principles, so even blocking Kennō's voice won't help. Whether the target is mentally closed off or deaf and blind, as long as they are within the domain, they must obey."

Listening to Gilgamesh's explanation of Kennō's ability, Muramasa's mind trembled violently.

As a Zanpakutō, Muramasa had to admit Kennō's power was terrifying, far beyond his own.

At the same time, Muramasa felt immense unease.

'Shouldn't a Zanpakutō's abilities be secret? Why is he telling me so easily?'

'Is the information false?'

'Or does he have such confidence that I won't be able to reveal these secrets?'

Gilgamesh saw through Muramasa's thoughts but continued, "There are only two ways to break Kennō's power. One is to leave its domain, and the other is to resist the domain's rules with absolute spiritual pressure."

Hearing Gilgamesh reveal the methods to counter the power increased Muramasa's unease, even turning into fear.

Gritting his teeth, Muramasa didn't hesitate and used Shunpo to escape, turning into nothingness once more.

Muramasa expected Kennō to issue another command to stop him, but this time, he escaped smoothly, even turning into nothingness successfully.

However, Muramasa didn't let his guard down, using Shunpo desperately to flee.

Yoruichi, watching Muramasa disappear into nothingness, couldn't stay calm and asked, "Should I bring him back?"

Gilgamesh gently reassured Yoruichi, his tone calm and confident, "Relax, he can't escape."

Yoruichi paused, confused but complied.

Muramasa ran for a long time before finally stopping.

Even though he felt safe, he couldn't shake the lingering fear.

Muramasa had initially planned to brainwash Kennō into an ally, but now he viewed Kennō as a taboo he must never touch.

Gilgamesh nodded slightly, and Kennō issued another command, "Muramasa, reveal yourself and return!"

Yoruichi was stunned, her cat face full of confusion.

She didn't understand why Kennō spoke now. Could Muramasa still be nearby?

Muramasa was even more baffled.

He was sure he had fled far enough, even reaching Rukongai.

But Kennō's voice still echoed in his mind, forcing his body to return.

Eventually, a disheveled Muramasa returned to Gilgamesh.

Muramasa's dark eyes stared at Gilgamesh, asking, "Why?"

Muramasa didn't say everything, but Gilgamesh understood and smiled, "You thought you left the domain, but you didn't realize that all within my sight is my domain."

Muramasa was even more confused, asking, "Within your sight? I was in Rukongai! How could you still see me?"

Gilgamesh lazily leaned back in his golden throne, replying, "I told you the answer already."

Muramasa froze, still puzzled.

Gilgamesh, feeling bored, frowned, exuding a commanding aura.

Despite looking like a boy, the pressure he emitted surpassed anyone Muramasa had ever seen, even Yamamoto.

At that moment, Gilgamesh's emotionless voice sounded.

"Muramasa, I have shown you enough sincerity."

"Now, it's time for you to decide."

"Submit, or... die!"

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