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Chapter 757: Yecheng: I'm Just a Third-Rate Captain
Chapter 757: Yecheng: I'm Just a Third-Rate Captain
"I'm truly sorry, Captain Barragan, but I visited Hueco Mundo recently, and I must say, your working conditions are rather deplorable. Although I enjoy slacking off, your welfare and treatment are just too poor, making me reluctant to consider a job change."
Upon hearing Yecheng's excuse for refusal, Barragan showed a hint of displeasure but maintained his elegance, "That's truly regrettable. In that case, you'll have to become a stepping stone on my path of evolution."
A special Arrancar named Flure was instantly defeated by Yecheng's Kido, but before his death, he spat out black mud that transformed into hundreds of mindless Hollow Basekans.
As these Hollow Basekans began their unprovoked attack on the Shinigami forces, the Captain-Commander issued his command, "Everyone prepare for battle! We must annihilate the traitors led by Zangetsu Sosuke, along with all the Arrancars! Follow the plan and avoid acting on your own, especially the Fifth Division's Captain Yecheng."
Hearing the Captain-Commander's special mention, Yecheng scratched his head awkwardly, "Captain-Commander, I took the initiative to act because I thought it would be troublesome to let that Arrancar named Flure spit out a Hollow. And to prevent Barragan from using 'Mirror Moon' to escape again, I chose to take the initiative."
Understanding the old man's reprimand, Yecheng realized that his actions had made the old man lose face.
On the Hueco Mundo side, the gel-haired Barragan was undoubtedly the boss, while on the Soul Society side, the theoretical boss should have been the Captain-Commander, Yamamoto.
However, as the MVP of the entire battle, the Captain-Commander had barely spoken a few lines before Yecheng suddenly took action, stealing his thunder. This left the old man wondering how to continue leading the team.
"Don't let it happen again. Once on the battlefield, follow the commands and avoid acting on your own.
Leave Barragan to me. Until then, do your best to weaken the forces in Hueco Mundo."
As the Captain-Commander's words concluded, he removed his upper garment, revealing his sinewy body covered in scars.
The old man always removed his clothes before performing Shikai, not because of any peculiar fetish or a desire to flaunt his medals. It was because the high temperature of 'Flowing Blade Like Fire' would instantly turn his clothes to ashes during the release.
"Everything becomes ash - Flowing Blade Like Fire!"
The cane held in the Captain-Commander's hand began to crumble under the influence of spiritual pressure, and soon, a deep purple-handled, ancient-style Zanpakuto appeared in his grasp.
As the temperature in the surroundings rapidly rose, a fiery vortex formed behind the Captain-Commander. After completing his Shikai, he turned to face Barragan and the other two, slashing the air with his sword.
"City Flame Ascend!"
The flames released from the blade enveloped Barragan and the others like a giant palm. Just as the flames were about to engulf them, at Barragan's signal, Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao simultaneously activated their Shunpo, escaping the fiery confinement.
Because of this, only Barragan and the fire department captain, Wangda Hughes, were trapped within the six-thousand-degree heat.
Seeing Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao fleeing in opposite directions, the Captain-Commander's eyes flashed with determination, considering pursuing them. But when he looked at Barragan, the only one trapped by Flowing Blade Like Fire, he ultimately decided against acting rashly.
The Captain-Commander wasn't a fool. If his 'City Flame Ascend' could be evaded by Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao, why would the more powerful Barragan fall for it?
Captain-Commander couldn't quite grasp what Zangetsu Sosuke was up to, and he even began to suspect that he might have fallen victim to Zangetsu Sosuke's 'Mirror Moon' ability.
But he was certain that his heart was completely sealed, and the one trapped in the flames was undoubtedly Zangetsu Sosuke himself...
"Night City, Captain, the escaped Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao are now in your hands."
Although he didn't understand Zangetsu Sosuke's intentions, the Captain-Commander believed that as long as they could trap their opponent, the situation would be in their favor, after all, the 'Mirror Moon' ability was indeed troublesome.
As for the recently escaped Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao, the Captain-Commander looked around and ultimately assigned this daunting task to Night City.
There was no other choice; Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao were captains who had betrayed the Soul Society to follow Zangetsu Sosuke, and their Espada strength was already on par with that of a captain.
The Captain-Commander had reason to believe that Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao, who had followed Zangetsu Sosuke from the start, would have even stronger spiritual pressure, having likely gained new powers after following Zangetsu Sosuke to Hueco Mundo.
With Hinamizawa remaining in the Soul Society and Kurosaki Zangetsu probably still lost in Hueco Mundo, the Captain-Commander felt that among the remaining captains, Night City was the most reliable choice to deal with Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao.
"Captain-Commander, you're giving me too much credit. Both Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao have been captains for many years, and after going to Hueco Mundo with Zangetsu Sosuke, they must have acquired new powers.
And here I am, Night City, a rookie who has been in office for less than a year, a third-rate Shinigami who hasn't even mastered Bankai, and you want me to take on both of them alone."
Hearing Night City's self-mockery, the Captain-Commander's expression turned stern, "Don't try to fool me, old man. That 'Thunder Cannon' of yours is not something a third-rate Shinigami could pull off.
After you capture the Soul Society's traitors, I'll approve a month of vacation for you."
"Shimagami Gin and Dong Xian Yao, as Zangetsu Sosuke's right-hand men, must have also mastered the ability to Hollowify... One month is too little, at least give me half a year of vacation, and it should be paid leave!" Night City bargained.
In short, he wasn't opposed to working overtime, but there had to be extra pay!
"You're a captain of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, and yet you're so lazy. How can you set an example for the other low-ranking Shinigami?
Considering your contribution this time, I'll grant you two months of vacation at most."
Seeing the old man's stern expression, Night City showed no signs of backing down. He continued, "I never asked to be a captain. I was doing just fine as a third seat.
Either let me return to being a third seat, or give me at least four months of vacation. Otherwise, I'll follow the example of that Kyorin Captain over there and just slack off with a Hollow the whole time."
As Night City spoke, he couldn't help but point to Kyorin Springwater and Hollow Stark in the distance, who were both slacking off.
One was the Captain-Commander's favorite student and a potential successor, while the other was a Hollow who had achieved Hollowification on his own before meeting Zangetsu Sosuke, a true badass.
If we're talking about strength, these two guys were undoubtedly among the top tier in the entire group, yet here they were, each displaying their acting skills, seemingly evenly matched in this remote corner of the battlefield! The Captain-Commander was so furious at the sight of that showy, big-eyed Hollow Shinigami in the distance that he nearly spat out his false teeth. He eventually agreed to Night City's request for three months of vacation.
After receiving this promise, Night City immediately activated Shunpo and chased after Shimagami Gin and the others.
(End of Chapter)
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