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Chapter 574: I Merely Took Away Your Time
Chapter 574: I Merely Took Away Your Time
Crunch! Crunch!!!
As the dust gradually settled, a pale-faced Hasegawa Souta crawled out of the shattered earth. His Zanpakuto was broken into two pieces, having failed to withstand the force of Yamamoto's punch.
The impact of the blow also sent a surge of energy through the broken blade and into his body, causing him to cough up mouthfuls of blood.
Despite the severe injuries inflicted by the Captain-Commander's attack, a look of fear or despair did not cross his face. Instead, a bizarre smile appeared.
"As expected of the Captain-Commander!" Hasegawa exclaimed. "Even the power of your fists is so overwhelming..."
His tone suddenly shifted as he shouted, "But, I've absorbed your spiritual pressure once again! My clan created the Soul Collection Core, and of course, we also have tactics to utilize it!"
Buzz!!!
As his words fell, he tossed aside the broken Zanpakuto in his left hand and raised the dark Soul Collection Core in his right. A violent spiritual energy fluctuation instantly rippled through the air.
A visible arc of light, emanating from his right hand, spread out in all directions, swiftly forming a glass sphere with a diameter of about two meters. It completely enveloped him, isolating him from the outside world.
Yoruichi Shihouin, upon witnessing this, furrowed her brows and took a step forward. The other captains narrowed their eyes, ready to act, but Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni immediately stopped them with a stern voice:
"Everyone, back off and don't go near him!"
At Yamamoto's command, Yoruichi, Kyouraku Shunsui, Hirako Shinji, and the other captains halted their movements and retreated to a safe distance.
Hasegawa, clutching the Soul Collection Core, let out a maniacal laugh. "You've realized it, Captain-Commander, but it's too late! As long as you get close to me, your spiritual energy and pressure will be absorbed and devoured by this core. Then, it will be injected into this expanding barrier, which is as strong as spiritual pressure of over ninety Bakudo!"
"Without releasing your Bankai, it's impossible to break this barrier!"
"But if you do release your Bankai, I'll be able to absorb even more spiritual energy and pressure from you... There's no solution; you've already lost to me!"
As his words echoed, he brandished the Soul Collection Core in his hand and charged towards Yamamoto with a crazed smile.
Yamamoto glared coldly, sheathing his Zanpakuto at his waist. He clenched both fists, his strong biceps bulging, and struck out at Hasegawa.
"Sokotsu!"
Boom!!!
Yamamoto's fists slammed together, delivering a powerful blow to the spiritual pressure barrier surrounding Hasegawa. The impact caused the barrier to tremble violently and crack like glass.
Hasegawa, shaken by the force, spat out another mouthful of blood, and a trace of shock flashed in his eyes. However, as he saw the cracks in the spiritual pressure barrier begin to rapidly heal at a visible rate, his momentary fear vanished, replaced once more by wild laughter.
"I told you it's useless!"
"Even you, Captain-Commander, can't possibly break the spiritual pressure barrier without releasing your Shikai. Don't waste your energy!"
Swish!
Without completely shattering Hasegawa's spiritual pressure barrier, Yamamoto stepped back, readying his Zanpakuto once more.
Unless they used spiritual pressure on par with a captain's level or higher, they couldn't break through the barrier forcefully. However, they were in the heart of Seireitei, and using Bankai here could have even more severe consequences, potentially damaging Soul Society itself. As a last resort, he would consider that option.
This was becoming troublesome.
Not using Bankai meant their spiritual pressure might not be sufficient to break the barrier, but using it could lead to worse fallout. Yamamoto found himself in a dilemma.
"Captain-Commander," spoke Tessai Tsukabishi, the captain of the Kido Corps, as he approached, his gaze fixed on the Soul Collection Core in Hasegawa's hand. "In this situation, we can only resort to forbidden techniques."
Ordinary Bakudo and Hakudo were also composed of Reishi, and it was clear that they wouldn't be able to restrain the Soul Collection Core; it would simply absorb them. Thus, to defeat Hasegawa, there was only one method: to use the forbidden techniques of Kido—time stop and space freeze!
"Using forbidden techniques requires approval from the Central 46," Yamamoto stated gravely. "Tessai, hurry to the Central 46 and report this!"
Hasegawa, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, replied with a sinister smile, "There's no need for reports. Let me send you all straight to hell!"
They were less than a kilometer away from the Central 46, a distance that a Shinigami could cover in an instant. The Central 46 was akin to a council and lacked the strength to withstand him.
At this point, how could they possibly have time to seek approval to use forbidden techniques within Seireitei?
Swish!
Hasegawa charged directly toward the Central 46.
Just then, Yoruichi's eyes glinted, and she vanished from her original spot, reappearing behind Hasegawa. She extended her fingers and poked at the spiritual pressure barrier.
Crunch!
A crack appeared in the barrier, but it quickly healed itself.
"It seems this is indeed a troublesome item..." Yoruichi frowned, quickly retreating several dozen meters away.
Firstly, using Bankai within Seireitei was not permitted lightly. Secondly, even if the captains used their Bankai, forcibly breaking through that spiritual pressure barrier would be challenging. If they were to resort to force, only Yamamoto among them would likely succeed, but they were too close to the Central 46.
Soifon stood on a wall not far away, gazing at Hasegawa Souta in the sky with a furrowed brow.
Just at that moment—
Her eyes flickered, and she glanced to the side, catching a glimpse of Feng Ye, who was standing not far from her, suddenly taking action. His Zanpakuto rose vertically in his hand.
"Steal it away, Shatnah."
Accompanied by surging spiritual pressure that soared into the sky, Feng Ye's Zanpakuto swiftly transformed into a golden longsword resembling clock hands.
As all the captains and vice-captains present had intentionally suppressed their spiritual pressure to avoid absorption, Feng Ye's sudden release of his Zanpakuto immediately drew the attention of the surrounding captains and vice-captains.
"..."
Soifon's eyes widened, revealing a trace of astonishment and perplexity.
Liberating one's Zanpakuto meant no longer restraining their spiritual pressure, which would undoubtedly be affected by the Soul Collection Core's power, resulting in absorption. That was why none of the captains, including Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni, had released their Zanpakuto. So, what was Feng Ye trying to achieve by doing so?
Other captains, such as ToSen Kaname, Kyoraku Shunsui, and others, also exhibited traces of unusual gazes—Feng Ye's decision to release his Zanpakuto at this juncture clearly indicated his intention to intervene. But what was his motive in facing an entity that could absorb spiritual pressure?
Swish!
Feng Ye paid no heed to the astonished and doubtful gazes directed at him. With a calm and composed demeanor, he took a step forward and instantly appeared in the sky.
"I'll take care of this opponent for now."
Feng Ye spoke gently and positioned himself directly in front of Hasegawa. His Zanpakuto, Shatnah, clashed with Hasegawa's spiritual pressure barrier, delivering a downward slash.
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni, who had been blocking Hasegawa's path, witnessed this and a hint of strangeness flashed in his eyes, but he did not immediately stop Feng Ye. Instead, he retreated a short distance.
Clang!
Feng Ye's sword clashed with the semi-transparent spiritual pressure barrier, causing golden sparks to scatter—the result of colliding spiritual particles.
"Releasing his Zanpakuto and using captain-level spiritual pressure to attack seems like a rather irrational act, but from his expression, it doesn't seem like he's being controlled... Hmm?"
Kyoraku Shunsui, wearing his straw hat, looked up at the battle above with a puzzled expression. However, his tone shifted to one of surprise as he finished his sentence.
"!"
Other captains, such as ToSen Kaname, Phoenix Bridge Tower Juro, and the head of the Kido Corps, Tessai Tsukabishi, as well as the distant captain-commander Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni, almost simultaneously sensed the anomaly.
Feng Ye unleashed his spiritual pressure and swung his sword, but although he failed to shatter the spiritual pressure barrier, his abundant spiritual pressure seemed entirely unaffected!
"What's going on?!"
Hasegawa's expression changed, and he wore a look of bewilderment.
In Hasegawa's opinion, Feng Ye's decision to release his Zanpakuto and attack with captain-level spiritual pressure was unquestionably foolish, as if he were deliberately offering his spiritual pressure to be absorbed.
However.
When Feng Ye's sword struck his spiritual pressure barrier, Hasegawa abruptly sensed that the Soul Collection Core's ability to devour spiritual pressure had been halted!
It was as if a vacuum cleaner hadn't been jammed or unplugged but had simply been paused—the process of absorbing spiritual pressure was abruptly interrupted.
Feng Ye regarded Hasegawa with a tranquil expression, his right hand firmly grasping his Zanpakuto. He lifted his sword once more and slashed downward, striking the spiritual pressure barrier again.
Clang!
Once again, golden sparks scattered.
Although the barrier remained intact, a look of astonishment and incomprehension appeared on Hasegawa's face.
Just as he had reactivated the Soul Collection Core's ability, it was interrupted again!
It was like a vibrator that had been working vigorously but suddenly stopped vibrating midway, and he could feel that the connection between him and the core remained intact, with no external interference. Everything seemed perfectly normal!
But this was clearly abnormal!
Moreover, he couldn't fathom why the Soul Collection Core had stopped absorbing spiritual pressure!
"What... What did you do?!"
Hasegawa sensed that something was amiss, and a hint of panic crept into his heart. He glared at Feng Ye and demanded an explanation, but his tone had lost the dominance it held before.
The other captains and vice-captains also noticed the unusual turn of events and wore puzzled expressions as they looked at Feng Ye, each harboring their suspicions.
Feng Ye had released his Zanpakuto!
"Is that... his Zanpakuto's ability?" Soifon watched Feng Ye's actions, her eyes narrowing with a peculiar gleam as she whispered to herself.
She was unaware of Feng Ye's Zanpakuto's capability.
Not just her—even Yoruichi Shihouin knew nothing about Feng Ye's abilities, let alone the other captains and vice-captains. Everyone was completely in the dark about Feng Ye's Shikai and Bankai!
Feng Ye stood tall in the sky, his gaze serene as he faced Hasegawa. He raised his Zanpakuto once more and slashed downward, saying, "I didn't do anything. I merely took away your time."
"Took away... my time? What do you mean?!"
A flicker of bewilderment crossed Hasegawa's eyes.
As he spoke, Feng Ye brought his sword down again, striking the same point on Hasegawa Souta's spiritual pressure barrier and forcefully creating cracks in it!
Hasegawa's pupils constricted, and a hint of terror flashed across his face. He immediately activated the Soul Collection Core, attempting to repair the shattered sections of the spiritual pressure barrier. But Feng Ye's sword slashed down once more.
Crack!
The spiritual pressure barrier, starting from the point where Feng Ye's sword made contact, began to crack and spread in all directions. Finally, like shattered ice, it exploded with a loud bang, completely disintegrating!
"No!!!"
Hasegawa's eyes widened in disbelief, and his face contorted with madness. He frantically channeled his spiritual pressure into the Soul Collection Core, causing it to swell, and the unstable spirit particles within it to go berserk. A heart-pounding power surged in all directions.
As this violent power spread, all the captains and vice-captains present paled, sensing the highly unstable nature of the expanding Soul Collection Core.
This was... a self-destruct!
Hasegawa held the Soul Collection Core high, not bothering to glance at Feng Ye. Instead, he glared at the direction of the Central 46 Chambers, a thousand meters away, his features contorted with malice. "Since it's come to this... let's all perish together!!!"
If such high-density spiritual pressure were to explode here, the destructive impact would be immeasurable, with a destruction radius of at least several dozen miles!
Almost instinctively, Tsukabishi Ogiri brought his hands together in front of him, ready to use the Kido forbidden technique, time stop, to prevent the impending explosion.
The other captains also gripped their Zanpakuto, prepared to collectively release their swords to suppress the potential blast.
But.
Just then, everyone's movements abruptly halted.
Floating opposite Hasegawa, Feng Ye remained unperturbed. He extended his hand, holding his Zanpakuto, and stabbed it directly into the center of the Soul Collection Core, piercing right through it.
The violently fluctuating and highly unstable Soul Collection Core, instead of exploding as expected when subjected to such an attack, strangely stabilized!
"That was ugly."
Feng Ye, with his Zanpakuto still in hand, regarded Hasegawa calmly. "I've explained the ability of my Zanpakuto before, right? I can also steal the time of self-destruct..."
Sssssss! !
As his words trailed off, Feng Ye's hand moved swiftly, his Zanpakuto transforming into a golden blur as it shredded the basketball-sized Soul Collection Core.
The rampant, unstable spirit particles and spiritual pressure within the core were swiftly destroyed and torn apart by Feng Ye's Zanpakuto, like a deflating balloon. Its color quickly faded, eventually becoming transparent and vanishing into the air.
"You..."
Hasegawa stared at Feng Ye, his eyes reflecting his disbelief. He tried to speak, but his throat only moved, unable to form a coherent sentence. Instead, he was struck on the shoulder by Feng Ye's Zanpakuto.
Without the power of the Soul Collection Core, he couldn't possibly withstand captain-level spiritual pressure. This single tap caused the bones in his body to crack, and he plummeted from the sky, crashing into the group of captains and vice-captains below with a loud boom.
Silence fell upon the area.
Only the dust, swirling in the air, remained.
"So strong..."
Soifon gazed up at the sky, where Feng Ye stood, a hint of awe in her throat.
Her eyes reflected the shock she felt—an opponent that even Captain-Commander Yamamoto had struggled against was effortlessly crushed by Feng Ye!
"Yare yare, that really scared me. If that thing had exploded here, it probably would've flattened everything within several dozen miles."
Kyouraku Shunsui released his grip on his Zanpakuto and adjusted his straw hat. "Flagwood's deputy captain is incredibly powerful."
Yoruichi Shihouin stared at Feng Ye, remembering the first time she had seen his Bankai at the Mao Spiritual Arts Academy. It seemed to be related to time, and now it was clear that it was, and it was an incredibly powerful ability!
Being able to steal another person's time meant that once struck by Feng Ye's Zanpakuto, they would be paralyzed for a brief moment due to the loss of time. During this paralysis, it would be nearly impossible to block Feng Ye's subsequent attacks. A second strike would result in another moment of paralysis, and so on, creating an endless cycle of paralysis and rendering them unable to counter-attack.
Being struck meant the end of the battle...
In a sense, this was almost a one-hit-kill ability!
Thinking of this, Yoruichi glanced at Soifon, not far away. She knew Soifon's Shikai ability, and she knew that Soifon had always sought a one-hit-kill technique, but Feng Ye's Shikai was clearly superior!
In the sky.
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni, who had been observing the battle from a distance, only relaxed his grip on his Zanpakuto after Feng Ye struck Hasegawa down.
Wood shavings rapidly gathered around his Zanpakuto, once again transforming it into a walking stick, which he held in his hand.
"Well done."
Around this time, Toujuurou Ukitake rushed over from the direction of the Central 46 Chambers, calling out even before he drew near, "The Central 46 has approved the temporary use of forbidden techniques!"
"There's no need now."
Yamamoto glanced at Toujuurou and acknowledged him before descending to the ground below.
(End of Chapter)
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