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Chapter 470: Yecheng, I'll Make Sure Kyoraku Captain Takes a Nap Soon
Chapter 470: Yecheng, I'll Make Sure Kyoraku Captain Takes a Nap Soon
"What? Even Jushiro, who has always been frail and sickly, has taken the initiative to shoulder the responsibility of a captain, and you're still thinking of shirking your duties?" The Captain Commander's words directly shut down Kyoraku Shunsui's unspoken thoughts.
In the end, he had no choice but to reluctantly draw his Zanpakuto and look at Yecheng, who was emitting a powerful spiritual pressure, saying, "It's not that I want to be lazy, but Yecheng's spiritual pressure as the Third Seat is so strong that I'm afraid I won't be able to beat him..."
If he really had to fight, Kyoraku Shunsui would rather face Kuchiki Byakuya than Yecheng.
Although Kuchiki Byakuya was indeed a captain who had achieved Bankai, in Shunsui's eyes, Yecheng, who had only achieved Shikai, was even more formidable.
Not only did Yecheng possess a spiritual pressure that rivaled that of Bankai captains, but his Zanpakuto ability was also exceptionally tricky, and his combat experience and skills were equally impressive.
After all, Kyoraku Shunsui was one of the few Shinigami in the Gotei 13 who knew Yecheng's true strength.
Aside from Yecheng's spiritual pressure and Zanpakuto ability, this guy looked harmless, but in reality, he was a monster who could go toe-to-toe with Captain Mifune Retsu in swordsmanship.
Seeing his reluctant disciple's expression, the Captain Commander didn't make things difficult for him. Instead, he slowly spoke, "Since you don't want to fight Yecheng, I'll take care of it personally."
Upon hearing the Captain Commander's words, a hint of a smile appeared on Shunsui's face, but the next moment, the Captain Commander's following words instantly made his expression turn bitter.
"I was planning to take on a more challenging task, but since you're so respectful of your elders, I'll leave the three traitors who betrayed the Soul Society, Aizen Sousuke, to you, Shunsui."
Seeing the Captain Commander's expression of 'I'm pleased and I have high hopes for you,' Shunsui inwardly cursed the old man for being so cunning, but his expression immediately changed from its previous dejected state to one of righteous indignation, "Teacher, let me defeat Yecheng!
Yecheng is not only Jushiro's squad member but also my drinking buddy. He has done something foolish, and it's my responsibility to personally knock some sense into him!"
To leave no room for the Captain Commander to refuse, Shunsui even released his Zanpakuto and charged towards Yecheng.
Joking aside, Yecheng was indeed difficult to deal with, but Aizen didn't seem like an easy opponent either.
Aside from their friendship, even if they fought with all their might, there probably wouldn't be any life-threatening danger. After all, Aizen had not just one, but three captains on his side.
Fighting three opponents alone was not a wise idea, especially when he wasn't Yamamoto.
Moreover, it wasn't just about engaging in combat; if Aizen and his group escaped, he might even be blamed for it. So, for now, it was better to rely on the old man.
"Clang!"
Among the four paired Zanpakuto in the Soul Society, three pairs were gathered here, and at this moment, the blades of Flower Heaven Wild Bone and Beyond clashed directly.
Yecheng blocked Shunsui's 'X' slash with his short sword and, with a backhand swing of his long sword, struck at Shunsui's face from an extremely tricky angle.
Facing the sudden thrust of the cold light, Shunsui narrowly dodged it, but a clear slit appeared on the collar of his flamboyant robe.
Looking at the gap in his collar caused by the blade, Shunsui's expression showed a lingering sense of fear.
As a captain for two hundred years, Kyoraku Shunsui was never one to shy away from a challenge, confident in his own abilities. But in this situation, he almost didn't react in time.
It was only a few probing attacks, yet he was already at a disadvantage. Was this the swordsmanship that rivaled the "Strongest Kenpachi"?
"Yecheng, given our relationship, you don't have to take it so seriously. Our personalities are quite similar. Following past practices, we can just go through the motions and get it over with..."
Looking at the torn collar of his uniform, Shunsui couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding. If he hadn't reacted in time just now, his dashing uncle face might have been disfigured.
Of course, the disfigurement was secondary. The crucial point was that Shunsui knew if he had been injured, even slightly, by Yecheng's "Beyond" Zanpakuto, he would have been at a complete disadvantage.
Yecheng's "Beyond" ability required him to inflict an injury on his target to activate. Although the condition was rather harsh, for someone with Kenpachi-level swordsmanship like Yecheng, it was incredibly difficult to fight without getting injured.
"That won't do. If this were a casual spar, I'd gladly cooperate with Captain Kyoraku. But this concerns Lucia's life. If Captain Kyoraku truly finds it troublesome, then please just lie down obediently."
Hearing Shunsui's playful tone, Yecheng couldn't help but smile wryly. He knew Shunsui was strong, despite his love for alcohol and women. In the world of hot-blooded anime, such a character was never simple, just like the future Captain Commander standing before him.
"That won't do either. Although I'd love to just lie down, the old man is watching from the side. If I overdo it, I'll be in trouble later."
Shunsui had already considered Yecheng's suggestion to lie down, but the problem was the old man. Being scolded was one thing; he was used to it after all these years as the old man's disciple. But if he was caught slacking and had his pay docked, that would be a different story.
After all, without money, how could Shunsui afford to get drunk at the izakaya every day?
"If that's the case, there's nothing more to say. I'll do my best to make Captain Kyoraku lie down sooner."
Seeing Yecheng's serious charge, Shunsui's expression turned bitter. However, he was well aware that in a sword fight with Yecheng, who rivaled Kenpachi, he had no advantage.
Moreover, the ability of "Beyond" was too dangerous. If injured, even the game-like ability of "Flower Heaven Wild Bone" would be countered.
"Solo Performance!"
As Yecheng's body shot towards him, Shunsui gripped "Flower Heaven Wild Bone" and, swaying his body, brandished his twin swords. Two slashes, like spinning blades, shot towards Yecheng.
After a brief exchange, Shunsui realized that close-quarters combat with Yecheng was extremely risky. His strategy was to avoid engaging in close combat with Yecheng.
"Crescent Sky Charge Modified!"
However, in response to Shunsui's solo performance, Yecheng also tightened his grip on "Beyond" and compressed his spirit energy, slashing with his Zanpakuto.
(End of Chapter)
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