A Warrior's Path 173 Chapter 173. Unexpected Gain

" Navii, why does it feel similar to my strength? "

Navii " Hogyoku is an artifact created by Kisuke Urahara. It grants the user the strength they desire, this is called material manifestation. However to grant any power the user wish is impossible unless it's Chaos, which can birth these powers."

Ryu was stunned " So you are saying that..... Hogyoku is an artifact possessing Chaos energy."

Navi " Not entirely but yes. This world was formed from Chaos, so it possess a silver Chaos Energy. Hogyoku possess every ability this world contains, these powers clash constantly within it that's also why most people can't use it unless they have tremendous amount of Riatsu or energy that can act as a catalyst to call upon that silver of Chaos energy in this World.

However, this world is one of the millions of other worlds in the cosmos thus the Chaos energy inside is the same as Master's, impure. But if master can assimilate Hogyoku's Energy you can obtain every Bloodline in this World. This will also bring your Chaos purity upto Three Percent."

Ryu " Holy Cow!! Hahaha!! Damn, I am lucky! "

His eyes stared at Aizen, at this moment Aizen looked like a fat piece of meat to Ryu. He was about to attack when a huge Riatsu ripped the entire sky into two. Several figures fell down from the Sky.

" F**k you!! Warn us before you idiot!! "

" Damn you!! "

Several curses echoed through the air, in a serious situation like this, these guys entrance definitely made the atmosphere awkward.

These figures were obviously Ichigo and company. Their trip to Heuco Mundo was to force Aizen to show himself which went as expected but the only problem was that they were trapped with no way to return.

Uryu suggested a method to use force to break the weakest point between the two worlds but who would have thought that Ichigo would do what he said without even a warning and the rest can be imagined.

Even Yamamoto's brows twitched when seeing his side make such an embarrassing scene but he bore it down.

Ichigo got up, his eyes were focused on Aizen. Without even caring for anyone's opinion he attacked.

Like a ghost Ichigo appeared beside Aizen, he swung his large Sword down. Even the air was cut apart as he sword drew closer to Aizen.

Aizen was surprised seeing Ichigo's strength, he couldn't understand how he was able to increase his powers to such an extent but Aizen didn't fear him. As long as he can completely merge with the Hogyoku he will be an Invincible Existence, A God.

As his Sword made contact with Ichigo's, things didn't go as he had imagined. His body was blasted back from the sheer amount of power Ichigo's Sword wielded.

Aizen blasted through few buildings before he touched the ground. The hand he held his Sword was bleeding, his palm was split open as blood continued to drip down his Sword.

" Imp... Impossible! "

Aizen couldn't believe what was happening. The chess piece he had played within the palm of his hands now had overpowered him, Aizen's body trembled in anger. He lost his cool, he just couldn't believe how Ichigo could change like this.

Not only him, the other Captains were also baffled but as they saw Ichigo's Zanpakuto's they kind of figured out what happened.

Ichigo put his Sword on his shoulder " What? Are you afraid? Aizen. "

His words made Aizen rage, he wished for even more power, as he did so the Hogyoku started to shine. A bright light shined from it and Aizen was covered by this bright beam. Seconds later the light faded. Everyone was stunned when they saw Aizen.

The Hogyoku was now completely merged with him. Aizen's aura had completely changed, his eyes were purple with a dark aura inside it.

Aizen marveled in this new power. He felt like his entire body was filled with power. He raised his Sword and swung it lightly.

Booommm

Everything within ten miles were instantly destroyed. The Captains felt their hearts clench seeing this power.

Aizen raised his head and stared at Ichigo " I must admit, you have far exceeded my expectations but.... it all ends here....

Before he finished his words, a fist sunk on his face. The cracking of bones could be heard as Aizen was again blown back.

Blood oozed out of his face, Aizen was going mad " Im... Impossible! How!!? How did you get so strong!!?? "

Ichigo replied " Unlike you, I fight to protect those around me and I am not alone."

Aizen bellowed, he released his massive Riatsu and attacked Ichigo. But Ichigo Simply blocked it, no kidding he was able to make Ryu release upto Seventh seal, his strength can be inferred from this.

Like a mountain against the high winds, Ichigo blocked everyone of Aizen's attack. Those seven days inside Ryu's dimension was hell for him. He himself doesn't know how many times he was almost beaten to death but those fights improved his battle capabilities tremendously, after all he was fighting Ryu's clones.

Aizen pointed his finger and chanted the highest tier Hado, a black coffin emerged around Ichigo and engulfed him.

" Ichigo!! "

" Get out!! "

" Damn it!! "

Rukia, Renji and the others were anxious but before they could move Yamamoto spoke.

" Stand your ground!! As a Soul Reaper you should assess the situation properly, understand!! He is more than capable of breaking such confinements, watch."

The black coffin started to tremble, it seemed as if it was containing a beast inside. Cracks started to form....

Bang!!

Aizen was shocked " You broke.... damn! "

Before he could make another attack, Ichigo slashed his large blade vertically and his trench made horizontally making a cross, a faint voice escaped his lips.

" Getsuga.... Jujishou."

A huge reddish black cross formed above Aizen, in an instant it reached him. The sheer power from that stroke incapacitated Aizen, he wasn't able to move.

BOOOOMMMM

Dust and rubble flew everywhere, the entire replica of Karakura town shook as if it would crumble any moment.

After everything settled down what the spectators saw made them take in a cold breath. A large cross shaped scar could be seen on the ground, it extended across the entire town.

Aizen's body lay on the ground, blackish red Riatsu was still covering his body. His regenerative powers weren't working, this was the power of Ichigo's Zanpakuto. Any cut made by Zangetsu couldn't be reversed, he only had this one attack but this peculiarity made it one of the most terrifying Zanpakuto's to have ever existed.

The Captains were about to hold down Aizen when Ryu made his move. He got near Aizen and gouged out the Hogyoku, Aizen who was unconscious was jolted awake, he howled in pain.

The Hogyoku was merged with him, it couldn't be removed. Ryu used Chaos energy to cover the Hogyoku and pulled it out. He carefully inspected it. Within it he could see destruction happening, as he channeled his energy, destruction seized and creation took place.

Toshiro's face was grave when he saw Ryu suddenly appear and try to take the Hogyoku but he stunned when he saw he actually pull it out. He turned to look at Kisuke only to see his jaw hitting the ground.

Shunsui " Well.... that was unexpected. He pulled it out."

Kisuke got back his Composure and asked Ryu " If you wouldn't mind, could you give it back to us. Since it can't be destroyed we have to seal it so that noone will ever use it again."

Ryu turned his focus onto Kisuke " If I can destroy it, will you give it to me? "

Kisuke " Eh?... Huh? "

Ryu's words stunned Kisuke for a second. If Hogyoku can be destroyed that easily he would have done it before but he still accepted Ryu's words. Yamamoto didn't mind either, that thing was a source of disaster, so he was in favour of it's destruction.

Ryu channeled his Chaos energy inside the Hogyoku, he assimilated the energy inside his energy and drew it back towards his body. Ryu could feel several new components within his body merging with his Bloodline.

As he drew all the energy within the Hogyoku, it crumbled. Ryu was a pauper now, he only have about thousand WP left. Luckily he always kept few Bloodline Purifying pills in his Inventory.

He pulled out several pills and ate at the same time. He felt his body heat over, but since his body was strong enough it was acceptable.

Ryu could feel his Blood boil, as the Purity within his Bloodline was increasing the aura he emitted was increasing as well. The others around him felt stifled.

Boom!!

Suddenly an intense energy radiated off his body. All around his was tumbled across the sky, only Yamamoto remained in his position. His eyes narrowed as he looked at Ryu.

' A true Monster.'

Chapter end