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Chapter 460: Great Chaos, Hollow Realm Invades the Seretei!
Chapter 460: Great Chaos, Hollow Realm Invades the Seretei!
"What the hell are you doing? Focus! This level of skill won't even meet the basic standards of combat!"
Gengmu's face darkened as he looked at the Zanpakuto that had just slashed his shoulder. He then grabbed Zangetsu's blade with his bare hand and threw Ichigo away, sword and all.
Ichigo was violently thrown, his back slamming into the wall beside him, creating a deep crater. The impact was so strong that it forced the air from his lungs.
"My slash had no effect? Could this be some kind of Zanpakuto ability?" Ichigo struggled to get up after being overpowered in a single exchange, and he guessed as he looked at Gengmu.
He was no longer a complete novice; he knew about the existence of Zanpakuto's release abilities, and these abilities were as varied as they were powerful.
It was clear to Ichigo that Gengmu Kenpachi, who had just effortlessly withstood his slashes, must have used some kind of Zanpakuto ability.
"Zanpakuto ability? No, no, no. I never rely on such abilities when fighting, and I don't even have the power to release my Zanpakuto.
The reason I can't be injured by your attacks is simply because our Spiritual Pressure levels are too far apart.
With your dull blade, trying to harm me is like a fool's dream."
Upon hearing Gengmu Kenpachi's explanation, Ichigo was also taken aback. He had never considered that such a vast difference in Spiritual Pressure could lead to such a situation.
"Gengmu is the captain of the 11th Division, known as 'Kenpachi.' He's the pinnacle of swordsmanship in the Soul Society!
You have no chance of winning, so it's better to surrender gracefully, or you'll be killed by Captain Gengmu!"
Hanatarou, held hostage by Yanyou, played the role of the good-hearted hostage, not only educating Ichigo about Gengmu's identity but also advising him to surrender.
If it were any other captain, even the 'Traveling Troublemakers,' they would likely show mercy and spare Ichigo before interrogation.
But Captain Gengmu was different. Having served in the 4th Division, he had heard tales of Captain Gengmu's ferocity.
Rumors claimed he was a complete beast, and the Shinigami most frequently sent to the 4th Division were those injured by Captain Gengmu in the 11th Division. Among them was a bald, fierce-eyed man who was sent to the 4th Division every other day.
If he treated his fellow division members this way, how much worse would it be for enemies?
Hanatarou was worried. If Captain Gengmu got carried away in his fight with Ichigo, there was no hope for Ichigo's survival.
Despite being enemies, Hanatarou, a kind-hearted member of the 4th Division, didn't want to see Ichigo and his companions die.
"Surrender? Don't joke around. I went through so much trouble to get here, and it wasn't to accept your surrender.
Now, you have two choices: either I'll take out you and your companions, or you can grip your sword tightly and give me a good fight!"
When Ichigo heard that Gengmu Kenpachi intended to kill not only him but also Yanyou behind him, he became furious.
Surrender was not an option for him either. He had gone through countless trials to become stronger and had come to the Soul Society to save Rukia, not to give up his life!
As Ichigo's anger rose, a powerful Spiritual Pressure erupted from his body.
Feeling Ichigo's immense Spiritual Pressure, Gengmu's lips curled upward, revealing a battle-ready expression.
"As expected, my intuition was not wrong. Although he may not be as capable as that Nightshade guy, you are indeed worthy of a good fight!"
As if in response to Ichigo, just as his spiritual pressure erupted, the bells on the ends of Zangetsu's hilt rang out, and an even more terrifying aura burst forth from his body.
"It's been a long time since I've seen Zangetsu this excited, but this battle that Zangetsu has been anticipating now has many more troublemakers getting in the way."
The pink-haired girl, holding a miniature version of a Zanpakuto, stood on the eaves of a nearby building, looking at the black abyss that had suddenly appeared in the sky, her expression turning displeased.
At the same time, many Shinigami in Seireitei also witnessed the black abyss in the sky and the powerful spiritual pressures that followed.
Even the Gotei 13 Shinigami patrolling Seireitei due to the Traveling Troublemakers were utterly perplexed.
What the hell is going on recently? First, they heard about the traitor and spy within the Gotei 13, then the Traveling Troublemakers invaded, and now even the Hollows from the Hollow Realm are getting involved. Is the Gotei 13 having a streak of bad luck this year?!
Currently, without the Hogyoku, Aizen's research on the Arrancars has not yet reached the level of perfection in turning Shinigami into Hollows. But even these incomplete Arrancars possess strength far beyond that of the average Gigain or Adjuchas.
Aizen's strength was already comparable to that of a Vice-Captain, and after becoming an Arrancar, his power could only be imagined.
Following Aizen's orders, Kaname Tosen released all their experimental subjects, nearly a hundred of them! The chaos and panic caused by the influx of numerous powerful Arrancar Hollows into Seireitei were unimaginable.
After all, Seireitei was not only home to Shinigami but also to many nobles and high-ranking officials.
While the Gotei 13 had the advantage in numbers, the strength of the Arrancar Hollows released by Tosen was beyond what the average Gotei 13 member could withstand!
The sudden appearance of the Hollow Realm's powerful Arrancar Hollows caught Seireitei off guard, and even the Fourth Division was filled with injured members, leaving the situation to be described as devastating.
Amidst the chaos, the Captain-Commander convened the third Captain's Assembly in recent times, making it the most frequent assembly in nearly a century.
Unfortunately, compared to the first assembly, less than half of the captains were present at this meeting.
Seeing the grim-faced Captain-Commander, his Vice-Captain, Nemu Kurotsuchi, spoke up, "The Second Division is currently investigating the matter of the Nightshade Third Seat of the Thirteenth Division.
The Fourth Division's Captain, Retsu Unohana, is unable to spare any members as her division is filled with injured Shinigami.
The First Division's Captain, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto, is engaged in battle with the invading Traveling Troublemakers. The Twelfth Division's Captain, Mayuri Kurotsuchi, has been defeated by the Traveling Troublemakers.
The Third, Fifth, and Ninth Division's Captains, Gin Ichimaru, Sosuke Aizen, and Kaname Tosen, are currently unaccounted for."
Upon hearing the report from the Vice-Captain of the First Division, Nemu Kurotsuchi, not only the Captain-Commander but also the other captains present understood the dire situation.
The invasion of powerful Arrancar Hollows from the Hollow Realm, the rampage of the Traveling Troublemakers, and the internal issues within the Gotei 13—the situation was terrible.
Among the thirteen strongest Shinigami captains in Seireitei, including the Captain-Commander, only six were currently available to fight!
(End of Chapter)
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