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Chapter 136: Praise from the Gel-Hand Master
Chapter 136: Praise from the Gel-Hand Master
After studying Onmyodo for so long at Zenny Academy of Spirit Arts, Rukia and Hanezawa To, the top Onmyodo students, were amazed to discover that they had never known the true potential of the 'Crimson Fire Cannon'.
No, their astonishment extended beyond just the technique; it was the power and combat skills displayed by Yecheng in this battle that left Rukia and the other rookies in awe.
"You're incredible, Yecheng! I never imagined you'd be this strong, single-handedly eliminating all the Hollows."
While others might have been more reserved in the face of Yecheng's prowess, Rukia, who was quite familiar with him, sincerely expressed her admiration.
"Clap, clap, clap, clap!"
As Rukia spoke, a crisp round of applause suddenly echoed from the side.
Just as Yecheng had finished the battle, the long-awaited support from the Soul Society finally arrived.
Leading the group, still clapping his hands, was a bespectacled man—none other than the captain of the Fifth Division, Senor Bleach.
"Impressive and quite surprising. I never expected the strength of Yecheng, the Fifth Seat, to be this astonishing.
Most Shinigami excel in either the sword or hand-to-hand combat, rarely mastering both. But Yecheng has achieved proficiency in both to an exceptional degree."
Senor Bleach, still wearing his glasses and without his signature gel, looked at Yecheng with genuine admiration as he spoke.
Upon hearing Rukia and the others' praise for Yecheng's strength, and considering that a mere Fifth Seat had reached such a level, they couldn't help but wonder about the might of the captains and vice-captains.
"As apprentice Shinigami of Zenny Academy, this unexpected encounter in the World of the Living may not have been a stroke of good luck.
However, you should be grateful for the opportunity to experience the cruelty of battle firsthand and witness a near-perfect combat demonstration by Yecheng, the Fifth Seat.
Not all Seat Officers possess the skills of Yecheng.
Frankly, in terms of swordsmanship, hand-to-hand combat, Shunpo, and Onmyodo mastery, Yecheng has already reached the level of a captain.
If he could achieve Bankai, he would undoubtedly be one of the captains of the Gotei 13 today.
Witnessing this battle up close will undoubtedly benefit you in the future."
Earning the recognition of a captain-level Shinigami would typically be a cause for celebration.
However, as Yecheng looked at Senor Bleach, bespectacled and exuding refinement, a smile on his face, he couldn't bring himself to feel joy...
Yecheng wasn't sure when the Gel-Hand Master had taken notice of him, but it was clear that Senor Bleach's interest wasn't a recent development.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have tampered with their Gate of Garganta and arranged for two Semihollows, Achukashnik and Aqueruga, to be their opponents.
You might ask how Senor Bleach entered the Kurosaki family's residence and altered their Dimensional Gateway. For most, such stealth would be challenging, but for Senor Bleach, with his Mirror Flower Moon, it was a simple matter of using his hands.
Yecheng even suspected that Hirosue's initiative to seek his help in the Thirteenth Division might have been part of Senor Bleach's plan from the start.
"Captain Senor Bleach, you flatter me. I'm merely a Fifth Seat of the Thirteenth Division, how could I possibly compare to the captains of the Gotei 13?"
Previously, I've had many opportunities to spar with Captain Fukutsuki in the Division, but every single time, I was utterly defeated."
Night City couldn't help but feel unworthy of the praise from the Gel-Hand Master, because anyone who received compliments from this guy usually didn't end up well.
"Night City, as the Fifth Seat, there's no need to belittle yourself. Captain Fukutsuki of the Thirteenth Division is one of the most senior captains even among the current Gotei 13. It's only natural that you're not his match."
But what if a few more decades pass, or even a century? Does Night City Fifth Seat still feel incapable of surpassing Captain Fukutsuki?
Even in the face of the recent perilous situation, Night City Fifth Seat didn't use his 'Initial Resurrection.'
It seems that such a dangerous situation wasn't truly a dead end for Night City Fifth Seat. I'm curious as to what his 'Initial Resurrection' ability would be like."
The Soul Slayer Sword is a part of a Shinigami's soul, so their Soul Slayer Sword's release ability also reflects their personality to some extent.
Take the Zanpakutos of Senor Bleach and Shihoin Gin, who are currently before Night City, for example. Their swords are the deceptive "Mirror Flower Water Moon" and the snake-like "Divine Spear," which can freely extend and strike when the opportunity arises.
As a traverser, Night City's soul is far more powerful than ordinary people's, and having died and crossed over from another world is already a reversal of cause and effect. Therefore, the power exhibited by his Zanpakuto is closely related to this.
"I'm merely a Fifth Seat, and my Initial Resurrection ability is rather ordinary. I fear I've let Captain Senor Bleach down.
Now that you've arrived, Captain Senor Bleach, please allow me to take my leave.
Our Division's Vice-Captain might still be struggling against the Hollows, and I should go and lend a hand."
Night City felt extremely insecure while in the company of the Gel-Hand Master.
Although there were several other Shinigami present, there were only two captains—Senor Bleach himself and Shihoin Gin.
If Senor Bleach were to suddenly take a fancy to Night City for some experiment, no one here could stop him.
Night City was aware that over the past few decades, with the emergence of more powerful figures in the mysterious space, his strength had indeed gradually increased.
However, if he were to face Senor Bleach head-on now, the odds of victory were still too slim.
Since he had already piqued Senor Bleach's interest, excessive concealment would be pointless, and he could only try to avoid contact with him.
At least for now, the Gel-Hand Master was still quite patient, as the Hogyoku's development wasn't yet complete.
"Captain Senor Bleach, it seems he's quite afraid of you."
Watching Night City slip away like a greased lightning with an excuse, Shihoin Gin grinned widely, his eyes narrowing as he observed Night City's departing figure.
"Gin, he's as smart as you, but I wonder if he'll make the same smart choice as you did?"
"Captain Senor Bleach seems to have high hopes for Night City Fifth Seat, and his evaluation of him is also very high.
The fact that he's here means that Experiment Bodies 6 or 7, who were fighting him, were probably defeated by him."
Shihoin Gin was one of the earliest followers of Senor Bleach, and he had even taken the initiative to kill the former Third Seat to join him, so Senor Bleach had given him a certain level of trust.
(End of Chapter)
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