They had been at it for a good ten minutes before the other man threw him off. Finally the man released his shikai and it held a blue aura. It was a large mace that had spikes on the ball. Raizo smiled and released his own shikai ""Fall before the lions fang. Release! Kogane no raion kiba!" he yelled. As he ran forward he was enveloped in a brilliant golden aura and his sword was a shining longsword. Again they locked in combat and this time the difference was obvious. Raizo danced around the other man slashing him shallowly, but all the while had to dodge the mans strikes or he could be done for.

Raizo clashed blades with the man over and over. Finally the man brought the mace down overhead and Raizo shunpoed behind him. As he did the step Raizo slashed the man deeply across his chest as he passed and quietly said "Lions Claw.". As the man fell Raizo sheathed his zanpakuto before helping him up. He finally noticed the crowd that had gathred and many of the members were cheering and even congratulating him. The man stood smiling and said that he was definitely giving him a recommendation.