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Chapter 348: Four More Won't Make a Difference!
Chapter 348: Four More Won't Make a Difference!
"Old acquaintances are one thing, but if you harm my teammates, I won't stand idly by."
"And before we left the Soul Society, didn't you promise to let me take some photos? You still haven't kept your word."
The long spear-like Zanpakuto in Yatomaru Risasha's hand was wielded like a toy, and its high-speed swings constantly clashed with the long sword in Yecheng's hand, causing sparks to fly from their weapons.
"Ash to ashes, Earth-Cleaving Wind!"
"Play, Golden Sandal!"
As Yecheng clashed with Yatomaru Risasha, Rikusha Kensei and Hokyoryu Juichiro also performed their initial releases and joined the battle.
They knew that with Yatomaru Risasha's strength alone, she wouldn't stand a chance against opponents who could push them to such an extent.
Rikusha Kensei's Earth-Cleaving Wind was like a knuckle duster, and due to the unique shape of his Zanpakuto, he was more skilled in unarmed combat than swordsmanship.
In the instant that Yecheng and Yatomaru Risasha clashed, Rikusha Kensei suddenly flashed into view, unleashing a punch that carried the might of a gale, aiming directly at Yecheng.
Although Yecheng managed to block the attack with his sword, the impact force instantly sent his body flying into the air.
At the same time Yecheng was struck, a golden whip shot out from Hokyoryu Juichiro's hand, coiling around Yecheng's ankle.
The next second, a powerful aura surged through the whip, directly reaching Yecheng's body.
"Transmitting aura through a whip to an enemy's body and then using internal vibrations to shatter them from within?
An impressive ability, but the prerequisite is that your aura must be stronger than mine; otherwise, this move will only bring about your own destruction!"
In battles between Shinigami, power is determined by aura strength, hence the 'Absolute Aura Theory' in the Reaper World.
Golden Sandal can transmit aura and shatter opponents from within by wrapping around them, and as the medium for transmitting aura, it naturally works both ways.
So when Hokyoryu Juichiro, who had initially looked confident, felt the astonishing aura surging back from his Golden Sandal, his expression changed instantly.
Not far away, Hira Subcommander and Aikawa Raibu sensed something amiss and saw Hokyoryu Juichiro's predicament. Due to Yecheng's Zanpakuto ability, Ferryman, their auras had been weakened to a mere fraction.
However, seeing Hokyoryu Juichiro in danger, they forcefully underwent Hollowification and, from a distance, used 'Hollow Flash' on Yecheng in mid-air!
Two red Hollow Flashes in the shape of an 'X' shot towards Yecheng. Because they were fired from a stationary position, Yecheng, currently in mid-air, had nowhere to hide.
"Son of Heaven, Iron Fortress, Dragon March, Lion Roar, Tiger Roar, Wolf Sprint, Intercept Heaven and Earth Before Collapse.
Binding Path Eighty-One: Sever the Void!"
A transparent barrier suddenly rose in front of Yecheng, blocking the Hollow Flashes from Hira and Aikawa.
Although the Hollow Flashes didn't harm Yecheng, Hokyoryu Juichiro's Golden Sandal returned to his control after the previous attack.
"Using the Eighty-First Ghost Technique to block the Hollow Flash... This guy is proficient not only in swordsmanship and unarmed combat but also in Ghost Techniques!"
Seeing even their surprise attack easily blocked, Hira gritted his teeth in frustration, glaring at Yecheng.
Since arriving in the Human World, he had never felt as stifled as he did today. Yecheng's strength was so overwhelming that it left him in despair.
I thought he'd be a top-tier Vice-Captain at best, but his Aura is already at Captain-level.
I thought he was a master swordsman, but I never expected him to be equally skilled in unarmed combat and Ghost Techniques, and his abilities in these areas are no less formidable than his swordsmanship.
After finally figuring out his Zanpakuto's ability, I realized we had fallen into his trap from the very beginning.
Their ultimate target, Gin Ichimaru, hadn't even shown himself directly, yet he had already pushed them to their limits.
The Night God in front of him, Yecheng, although not as powerful as Gin, was, in Hira's opinion, a terrifying individual.
His seemingly bottomless strength would reveal itself whenever you thought you had a chance, pushing you further into despair.
"Kensei, Hokyoryu, go for Bankai right away, no more hesitating. This guy's Zanpakuto ability is tricky; don't engage in a prolonged battle with him.
The dagger in his hand can turn disadvantages into advantages, and the long sword can turn our favorable conditions into negative states, including our Hollowification!
When fighting him, try not to get injured by his long sword, or your Aura will rapidly deplete.
Don't aim to kill him, because with that dagger in hand, this guy is virtually unkillable!"
Upon hearing Hira's revelation, Kensei and the others were stunned, their gazes towards Yecheng filled with caution.
Such an outrageous Zanpakuto ability, could it actually exist?
"Mastery in swordsmanship, unarmed combat, and Ghost Techniques, all at an extremely high level, coupled with such an overpowered Zanpakuto ability and Captain-level Aura... Who exactly is this guy?!"
As soon as Rikusha Kensei finished speaking, Yatomaru Risasha, who was somewhat familiar with Yecheng, spoke up, "It's not just swordsmanship, unarmed combat, and Ghost Techniques; this guy has reached an extremely high level in a Shinigami's Sword, Fist, and Ghost techniques.
The technique he used to counter Hokyoryu Juichiro's Hollow Flash is called 'Instant Strike', and it requires an exceptional mastery of Shunpo to pull off.
Moreover, this guy isn't a newcomer. When we left the Soul Society, he was already the Fifth Seat of the Thirteenth Division."
From the previous conversation between Yecheng and Yatomaru Risasha, the Menos Grande group also learned that the two were acquainted.
However, Kensei and the others, who had little knowledge of Yecheng before, were shocked upon hearing Yatomaru Risasha's words, "Fifth Seat? Are you sure you're not joking, Risasha?"
"He was indeed the Fifth Seat, but he's very low-key. Our Captain and his Captain both praised him in private.
He was probably recommended for the position of Vice-Captain a hundred years ago, but he declined.
To be honest, I've known him for so long, and this is the first time I've learned about his Zanpakuto ability. Aside from his overly striking appearance, he's always been a reserved person."
After some hesitation, Rikusha Kensei and Hokyoryu Juichiro decided to go for Bankai.
Based on Hira's information, they weren't confident they could avoid injury in a fight with Yecheng. Since a prolonged battle would be disadvantageous, they could only go all out and aim for a quick resolution!
"Our battle might become even more intense from here on out, Kazumitsu, your Barrier better hold up!"
A Vice-Captain-level Aura was already enough to affect the Human World, let alone a Captain-level Bankai. Moreover, Rikusha Kensei and Hokyoryu Juichiro were stronger than average Captains because they also mastered Hollowification.
(End of Chapter)
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