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Chapter 126: Merely a Shinigami Captain...
Chapter 126: Merely a Shinigami Captain...
An average Vasto Lorde Arrancar like Aqueruga is already a formidable match for a Captain of the Gotei 13, let alone one who has achieved spiritual ascension like this.
Nick felt it was beneath him to be sent to deal with just a 13th Division Seat Officer.
After effortlessly tearing through Yecheng's Onmyodo with his claws, Nick decided to finish him off quickly so he could rush to the other side and possibly snatch another prey from his comrades.
However, what he didn't expect was that the Onmyodo Yecheng chanted while falling was not intended to harm this Aqueruga named Nick, but merely to hinder his pursuit.
As Yecheng fell, the "Azure Flame Plunge" released from his torn body finally came to a halt on the ground after a brief slide.
In the next moment, his feet dug into the ground, and with a burst of explosive air, he blasted the ground beneath him, causing rocks to protrude. The next second, Yecheng's body shot forward like a bullet.
"Clang—!"
As Yecheng sprinted, he tightened his grip on his Soul Slayer Sword, aiming its tip at Nick's Hollow Mask. His body, accompanied by a powerful gust, flew through the air like a lightning bolt.
"Night God Flow Second Form Secret Art — Star Bite!"
Probably not expecting a mere Fifth Seat of Yecheng to counterattack so swiftly, and with such astonishing speed, Nick could only cross his claws in an "X" shape to protect his weak point.
As sparks flew in the darkness, Yecheng, who had been building up momentum, struck Nick's claws with his sword, causing a powerful shockwave to erupt. In an instant, the ground around them shattered!
After a brief stalemate, Yecheng's lips curled upwards, and he spoke, "Consider this my response to your greeting."
As Yecheng's Spirit Pressure surged again, the veins on his sword-wielding hand bulged. Aqueruga Nick, who had been in a stalemate with Yecheng, was suddenly thrown off by the intensified force.
Nick's feet sank into the ground, carving deep furrows as his body slid for several dozen meters before crashing into a wall beside the street.
"Boom—!"
But before he could linger in the ruins for even a few breaths, an overwhelmingly powerful Spirit Pressure erupted from the debris, blasting away all the rubble that pinned him down.
"Shinigami, you have the honor of stating your name before Nick. It seems my instincts were right; my eye for prey remains sharp. Although you appear to be just a Shinigami Captain, your strength is likely weaker than that of the previous Vice Captain."
The previous high-speed thrust, although not directly harmful, should have inflicted some injuries. However, looking at Nick, Yecheng noticed that the minor injuries he had sustained were healing at a visible rate.
"Tsk, it's not 'Ultra Rapid Regeneration,' but this self-healing speed is at least 'Rapid Regeneration.' It's the type I least want to encounter."
While Hollows possess stronger vitality and recovery than Shinigami, being impaled through the brain or having their organs destroyed would still result in death.
Even minor injuries, when accumulated to a certain extent, can be fatal to Hollows. However, Hollows with the ability to regenerate are an exception; even if their limbs and main body are blown to pieces, they can still heal themselves.
For Shinigami skilled in the art of "Zan Kenzo," Hollows with regenerative abilities are the most troublesome opponents.
"You've got some skills, Shinigami, but now I'm getting serious. Don't think you can harm this body of mine anymore."
As the words left Nick's mouth, the Aqueruga instantly vanished before Yecheng, and after unleashing his spiritual pressure, the speed he displayed was so different from before that it was as if they were two completely different beings! Shinigami use "Shunpo," while the advanced Hollows' movement technique is called "Bell."
The previous Nick had clearly been toying with Yecheng, not taking the fight seriously.
But at this moment, after releasing his spiritual pressure, the speed he displayed was so fast that even Yecheng couldn't keep up!
"Ding——————!"
A pair of sharp claws tore through the darkness, ripping through the night sky, aiming directly for Yecheng's throat.
In this critical moment, Yecheng gripped his Soul Slayer Sword and blocked the sweeping strike of the claws.
As the claws that would have torn his throat appeared before Yecheng, Nick's face showed a surprised expression. He seemed to be taken aback that Yecheng was able to react to the previous attack.
"Indeed, it's an astonishing speed. Even I can't see your movements at all.
But sometimes, battles rely on more than just eyesight. The surrounding airflow and your aura are enough for me to clearly pinpoint your location."
In terms of speed, Yecheng couldn't keep up with the spiritually pressurized Nick, but with his 'Aura Perception' ability, he could clearly sense the opponent's position.
"You just happened to block my attack. Don't get too cocky! How did you sense my aura? The absolute power gap is evident. Let's see how you block this move!"
At this moment, Nick's clawed arm was blocked by Yecheng's Soul Slayer Sword, and he grinned maliciously, extending his other hand towards Yecheng.
But this time, he didn't directly attack Yecheng with his claws. Instead, he quickly gathered spiritual pressure in his palm.
As Yecheng's face showed surprise, a compressed ball of spiritual pressure formed in Nick's palm and shot towards Yecheng's head!
"Binding Technique Thirty-Nine - Circular Gate Shield!"
Realizing the opponent's intention, Yecheng immediately abandoned the chant and used Onmyodo to create a circular shield in front of himself.
"Too slow! Although the Hollow Bomb's power is far inferior to the Hollow Flash, its speed is ten times faster!
With such a close distance, I doubt you can dodge it."
The golden shield had just appeared in the air, a thin layer, not yet fully formed, when the compressed red spiritual pressure bomb in Nick's hand exploded from his palm.
In an instant, it shattered Yecheng's "Circular Gate" and headed straight for his face...
Whether this Hollow Bomb would be fatal if it hit, for now, it was certain that Yecheng's face would be disfigured.
(End of Chapter)
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