Quincy: Letzt Stil
Romanji	Destruction Sage: Final Form, Quincy
Kanji	滅却師最終形態
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Technique Type	Quincy Technique
User	Quincy

Quincy: Letzt Stil (滅却師最終形態（クインシー・レツトシュティール）, Kuinshī Retsutoshutīru; Japanese for "Destruction Sage: Final Form, Quincy", German for "Last Style", Viz Media Translation, "Letz Stile") is the last resort for a Quincy using the Sanrei Glove.^[1]

Overview

The Quincy: Letzt Stil, in comparison to the Quincy: Vollständig, is entirely different. The Vandenreich view the Quincy: Letzt Stil as a "relic of the past", as its very notion died out around 200 years ago due to its fragility. Quilge Opie notes the only one who displayed a tenacity toward the ability was Sōken Ishida, the man who denied the Quincy evolution and studies. Therefore, the Quincy: Letzt Stil and the Quincy: Vollständig are as different as heaven and earth.^[2] Thus, the Quincy: Letzt Stil is an obsolete technique.

Activation

The Quincy: Letzt Stil is a result of taking off the Sanrei Glove, giving a Quincy the ability to collect Reishi beyond their limit. It grants immense power for a short while, but, after the surge, they will lose all the Quincy powers they possess.^[3]

Description

Uryū gains a more battle-ready form of the standard Quincy attire, with the Sanrei Glove's bow separating from itself and remaining in the users hand, and what appears to be armor covering his left side and arm. This shoulder armor is a silver color, bearing the common blue Quincy cross, while the white clothing area of the outfit contains rows of parallel blue vertical lines. A blue, flame-like object resembling a quiver of pure Reiryoku forms on Uryū's right shoulder. It collects large amounts of Reishi from its surroundings, in essence storing the energy for them. ^[4]

Technique Abilities

In such a state, the Quincy is able to fight with extreme strength and speed, and can completely overwhelm an average Shinigami captain.

• Complete Reishi Dominance: In this form, he can absorb the surrounding structures of Soul Society, which are made up of Reishi, by breaking down Reishi molecules and absorbing them, transforming them into his strength.^[5]

• Spirit Weapon Augmentation: The power of Uryū's arrows have drastically increased. Any arrows formed from this energy appear noticeably solid, at least when unfired, rather than just the standard bolts of Reiryoku. While the magnitude of power can be controlled, an average arrow has enough power to severely injure a Captain-class combatant. A charged arrow, arguably at full power, cut Mayuri's Konjiki Ashisogi Jizō completely in half, and continue traveling until it pierced a huge hole into his chest. Even then, the arrow still had enough power left over to cause large-scale damage to the structures in Sereitei.^[6][7][8]

• Immense Spiritual Power: After the Letzt Stil is released, the Quincy is engulfed in a tremendous and powerful blue aura, which is actually their Reiatsu being released. Mayuri was shocked at how Uryū's Reiatsu "inflated."^[1]

• Hirenkyaku Augmentation: The Flying Screen Step technique is much faster, allowing Uryū to get a shot on Captain Kurotsuchi with relative ease. Using Hirenkyaku in conjunction with their augmented arrows, a Quincy in their Letzt Stil becomes a deadly opponent to all but the most powerful opponents/threats, as they are now at least stronger than a captain.^[9]

Drawbacks

The Letzt Stil is a double-edged sword, as no Human body is capable of handling the immense power it provides. After a short period of use, the Quincy's body will forcibly seal itself off from all spiritual power as a measure of self-preservation, effectively robbing the Quincy of their abilities. The Letzt Stil is only used as a last resort, because even though it is possible to regain Quincy powers afterward, the process is exceedingly dangerous.^[1]

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Bleach manga; Chapter 124
2. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 491, pages 7-8
3. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 125, pages 1-2
4. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 125, page 3
5. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 125, page 5
6. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 125, pages 7-19
7. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 126, pages 2-3
8. ↑ Bleach anime; Episode 44
9. ↑ Bleach manga; Chapter 125

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