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Chapter 474: Yecheng: Let So-Called Righteousness Be Damned!
Chapter 474: Yecheng: Let So-Called Righteousness Be Damned!
As the spiritual pressure explosion swept through the area, it eventually subsided, revealing Ichigo, who had just completed his Bankai for the first time in front of everyone.
Since this was his first public display of Bankai, Ichigo struck a cool pose at this moment.
Yecheng had previously told him that the Gotei 13 had nearly thousands of Shinigami, but only a three-digit number of them could achieve Shikai.
And in the history of the Seireitei, only a few dozen Shinigami Captains had attained Bankai.
For a Shinigami to achieve Bankai is to possess the foundation to become a Captain, and even if you count the thousand years since the establishment of the Gotei 13, those who attained Bankai were undoubtedly exceptional in the history of Soul Society.
In short, Bankai was incredibly powerful, and those who could achieve it were among the most outstanding in the Gotei 13.
Many Shinigami might not attain this level of achievement even after centuries, but Ichigo had done so in just a short month.
To Yecheng and Kukaku, his talent was not merely exceptional; it was downright freakish.
Holding the Tensa Zangetsu, Ichigo stood proudly in his black Shinigami robe, feeling like he had reached the pinnacle of his life! Yecheng and Kukaku, who taught him Bankai, had said that even if he encountered half of the Gotei 13 Captains, he would almost certainly stand undefeated.
Although he had only recently learned Bankai, as a Shinigami, Quincy, and Hollow hybrid, Ichigo's innate spiritual pressure was formidable. Defeating ordinary Captains was indeed not a significant challenge for him.
And it was evident that Shunsui Kyoraku, at this moment, was considered by Ichigo as just another Captain he could defeat.
"This is truly astonishing. I never expected you to be able to achieve Bankai already.
As far as I know, from Rukia Kuchiki's journey to the Human World, to the illegal granting of Shinigami powers, it hasn't even been two months yet, right?
In such a short time, you've managed to learn both Shikai and Bankai, accomplishing what most Shinigami couldn't in centuries."
Shunsui, witnessing Ichigo's Bankai, couldn't help but show a hint of surprise.
Previously, they had called Hitsugaya Toshiro a genius, but now, it seemed like a matter of comparison! Let's not mention Yecheng, the freak, for now, as he had been a Shinigami longer than Hitsugaya.
But this Traveling Troublemaker before them had an absurd level of talent and potential as a Shinigami.
Ichigo's Bankai also caught the attention of the Captain Commander and Aizen. However, the two leaders merely glanced at him and didn't pay much attention.
In Aizen's view, Ichigo was his future rival, and it was normal for him to reach this level; otherwise, he wouldn't even qualify as a stepping stone.
As for the Captain Commander, although he was surprised by Ichigo's talent and strength, he still didn't consider Ichigo a threat.
So what if he achieved Bankai? Not to mention Ichigo's immature use of spiritual pressure, even if he could skillfully wield Bankai, in the Captain Commander's eyes, it was like a baby growing into a child.
Powerful strength is fundamental, but combat experience and techniques acquired through training are equally crucial.
To the Captain Commander, Ichigo was merely a novice who relied solely on brute force.
Compared to this insignificant little brat who posed no threat to him, the Captain Commander was now more concerned about the Night City before him.
There was no mistake, that fellow Kyoraku Shunsui had slipped away, so the Captain Commander had no choice but to take action himself.
Looking at the old man with his muscular build, Night City was on high alert, as he was well aware that the old man before him was the strongest Shinigami in the Soul Society for the past two thousand years!
"I originally thought that you were a rising star who combined the strengths of both Shunsui and Ukitake. That's why I've always held high hopes for you.
But I never expected that you would be so emotional and make such a decision, disregarding the greater good."
The Captain Commander slowly unsheathed his Zanpakuto, Blade of Flowing Flame, and as his long sword left its sheath, the temperature in the air began to rise sharply and became unbearably hot.
"What's wrong with having emotions and wanting to protect what one cherishes?
I'm sorry for being so unambitious, but even if I understand the so-called greater good, if it means sacrificing my friends or family for it, then I can only say to hell with that greater good!"
The reason Night City didn't want to be a Captain or Vice-Captain was not only because he found it troublesome, but also because he was well aware that he didn't possess such determination.
The higher the position, the heavier the burden on one's shoulders, just like the saying, 'With great power comes great responsibility.'
The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. If one doesn't have that determination, then it's best to just be a humble fish.
Hearing Night City's words, the Captain Commander didn't argue further, as he too understood that Night City was a man of strong convictions.
When opinions differed, it was best to let actions speak for themselves.
For disobedient brats, as long as you beat them into submission, they would naturally fall in line.
The Captain Commander, who appeared to be a half-foot in the grave, suddenly displayed a speed that surprised Night City.
"Should I say, as expected of the Captain Commander? The speed of a Shinigami's Flash Step is indeed comparable to the Sparrow Bee's Shin Ho."
But even with such speed, it wasn't entirely impossible for me to keep up.
"Ding!"
Almost at the moment the Captain Commander's figure disappeared from sight, Night City also kicked the ground beneath him.
Immediately following a crisp sound of blades clashing, the two figures that had disappeared earlier reappeared, colliding in the center.
Blade of Flowing Flame and Beyond clashed, and the impact between them instantly turned into a shockwave, causing the entire ground to shake and crack.
Spiderweb-like cracks began to spread from the two, forming a large-scale ground fissure and collapse, and even the surrounding walls began to crumble under the intense impact.
As the two stalemated, Night City, who was in front of the Captain Commander, suddenly felt a terrifying wave of heat rushing towards him.
Without hesitation, Night City immediately retreated, not wanting to prolong the fight, and leaped back into the air.
And almost at the moment Night City jumped away, the ground where he had been standing turned red-hot, and a raging pillar of fire erupted from the ground!
(End of Chapter)
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