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Chapter 109: Devour Completely—Hungry Wolf!
Chapter 109: Devour Completely—Hungry Wolf!
"You Shinigami of the Gotei Thirteen, should call this power 'Initial Resurrection', right?"
"It's truly exhilarating to obtain this power for the first time. But precisely because this power is so formidable, I can't find any opponents in the entire Liu Hun Jie 78 District."
"I was just thinking of going to Seireitei to spar with a couple of Shinigami, but you guys came knocking on my door."
The blue spirit pressure formed a swirling ink-like shape, enveloping the black wolf's body entirely. At the peak of this spiritual pressure, he shouted the release command of his Soul Slayer Sword!
"Devour Completely—Hungry Wolf!"
As the black wolf uttered the release command, his Shallow Strike Soul Slayer Sword underwent a transformation and turned into a clawed gauntlet, which he now wore on his hand.
The claws were about ten centimeters long, glinting with a cold light. On the back of the gauntlet, where it covered the hand, was a wolf-head emblem.
"This is a lie! A hooligan from Liu Hun Jie has managed to use a stolen Shallow Strike to achieve the 'Initial Resurrection' state!"
Seeing the black wolf, now with the gauntlet and a spirit pressure that was unrecognizable from before, Qing Yin's face showed disbelief.
This was the liberation of the Soul Slayer Sword! Even in the 'Initial Resurrection' state, among the over six thousand Shinigami in Seireitei, those who could achieve Initial Resurrection were fewer than five hundred! Even in the Gotei Thirteen, anyone who could achieve Initial Resurrection would have a chance to compete for a seat in any division.
But now, a hooligan from Liu Hun Jie had achieved something that most Shinigami in the Gotei Thirteen couldn't. How could Qing Yin not be surprised?
"So, you old fogies in Seireitei are nothing but wine-sacks and rice-bags.
The first time I snatched this sword from that Shinigami, I kept using it because it felt right. I've been using it to cut down people and carrying it with me ever since.
One day, when I was thoroughly drunk, I felt like I had stumbled into a forest, and a talking wolf told me its name.
As I shouted its name, I gained the power I have now."
The unnamed Soul Slayer Sword, or Shallow Strike, required the user to be in constant contact with it, day and night, until their souls resonated and they could understand each other's intentions. Only then would a Shinigami naturally learn the name of their Soul Slayer Sword.
The black wolf before Yecheng and the others, though unaware of the 'Initial Resurrection' technique for Soul Slayer Swords, had, by a stroke of luck, fulfilled the necessary conditions.
It was quite ironic; the Shinigami the black wolf had killed had died with his Soul Slayer Sword in the Shallow Strike state, but it was the black wolf who had achieved Initial Resurrection with it.
"So, shall we move on to the second half? Are you planning to switch out your fighters?
I don't mind if you want to gang up on me; I intended to take you all down from the start!"
After achieving 'Initial Resurrection', the black wolf became even more arrogant, and indeed, he had the strength to back it up.
Putting aside the spirit pressure, the ability to liberate his Soul Slayer Sword meant he had surpassed over eighty percent of the Shinigami in the Gotei Thirteen.
"It's surprising that you can liberate your Soul Slayer Sword, but you don't think you're the only one who can do this, do you?"
Hearing Yecheng's words, the black wolf paused briefly, then his face quickly showed a look of excited battle intent.
"So, you're a Shinigami who has achieved the Initial Resurrection of your Soul Slayer Sword?" The Black Wolf's question was met not by Yecheng, but by Qing Yin, who was growing impatient with the Black Wolf's arrogance. "Yecheng-ge is the Fifth Seat of the Thirteenth Division, of course he's mastered Initial Resurrection. And not only that, his strength and spirit pressure are ten, even a hundred times stronger than yours. You're nothing but a street punk in comparison!"
Qing Yin was aware that Yecheng had achieved Initial Resurrection, but the form it took was a mystery to her. In fact, it seemed that only Captain Fukutsuki had witnessed Yecheng's Soul Slayer Sword's true power. It was said that Captain Fukutsuki had sparred with Yecheng, and during that encounter, Yecheng had unleashed his Initial Resurrection for the first time, unable to match the captain's formidable strength.
It was after this incident that Captain Fukutsuki, despite the shortage of personnel in other divisions, recommended Yecheng for the position of Vice-Captain, recognizing his potential and strength.
Qing Yin herself had not witnessed Yecheng's prowess firsthand, but his reputation within the Thirteenth Division was undeniable. Not only did Vice-Captain Haiyan acknowledge his strength, but even Captain Fukutsuki held Yecheng in high regard.
The other members of the Thirteenth Division also spoke highly of Yecheng, with praise outweighing criticism. Aside from Vice-Captain Haiyan, who was known for his brotherly care for everyone, Yecheng was considered the most capable member of the division.
"I have indeed mastered Initial Resurrection, but I don't think you have the ability to make me release my Soul Slayer Sword," Yecheng said calmly. The Black Wolf was taken aback by Yecheng's nonchalant response and then burst into loud laughter.
"I thought I was the most arrogant one around, but today I met someone even more boastful than me. Kid, you better watch closely as I rip your throat out with this claw!"
The Black Wolf despised two types of people: those without backbone, weak-willed cowards, and those who acted arrogantly despite their lack of strength. He had already killed his two fleeing subordinates, and Qing Yin's retreat only added to his disdain.
And now, in his eyes, Yecheng fell into the second category—a show-off with no real power.
"So fast! His speed is not just a little faster than before; it surpasses the Shunpo of most Shinigami!" Qing Yin's eyes widened in astonishment as she watched the Black Wolf sprint, leaving behind a residual image.
The speed of the Black Wolf, having achieved Initial Resurrection, was not only superior to that of some Vice-Captains' Shunpo but also left them in the dust.
To be blunt, if the Black Wolf had started the fight with this speed and power, Qing Yin felt she might have been killed instantly.
"Ding!"
The Black Wolf, in his sprinting state, moved so swiftly that only a residual image remained. With his claws ready to strike, he could have aimed for Yecheng's heart or head, but he intentionally held back, choosing instead to grab for Yecheng's kidney.
(End of Chapter)
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