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Chapter 770: Night City: How the Hell Did I Become the Big Bad Again?!
Chapter 770: Night City: How the Hell Did I Become the Big Bad Again?!
As he watched Night City suddenly appear and then vanish with Shimigami Gin, Lan Ran felt a surge of anger, as if something vital had been ripped from his chest. He roared in fury, a reaction never before seen since his encounter with Lan Ran.
The life-sized replica of Hollow City trembled violently under Lan Ran's outburst of spiritual pressure, a manifestation of his extreme emotions.
"Night God Night City, Shimigami Gin, I swear I'll kill both of you!"
It was no wonder Lan Ran was in such a state. Since the Collapse Sphere had begun merging with his body, it had become a vital part of his existence, constantly enhancing his power and evolving his life force, leaving Lan Ran in a state of insatiable desire.
The seamless coordination between Night City and Shimigami Gin earlier clearly indicated that the two bastards had been conspiring together for some time.
Lan Ran, who had been kept in the dark, now felt like a pawn in their game, and his anger was a natural response.
Lan Ran had long known that Shimigami Gin had his own agenda, but he hadn't paid much attention to it. After all, Lan Ran was confident in his abilities, and he knew that many others were also following him with hidden motives.
Dong Xian Yao, for instance, was using him to exact revenge on the Gotei 13.
To be honest, Lan Ran wasn't bothered by others' ulterior motives. He was more wary of those without desires or ambitions.
However, what Lan Ran didn't anticipate was Shimigami Gin's betrayal and his collaboration with Night City!
On the other side, Shimigami Gin, who had just used the Divine Slayer to wound Lan Ran and seize the Collapse Sphere, was surprised to find himself at the outskirts of Hollow City with Night City, a move they hadn't planned beforehand.
Night City's sudden decision to assist Shimigami Gin was not part of their initial agreement.
To be frank, Shimigami Gin didn't fully trust Night City, despite their previous seamless cooperation and intelligence sharing, which should have built some level of trust.
The crux of the issue was the Collapse Sphere in Shimigami Gin's possession.
Despite its appearance as a mere glass ball, its power had been witnessed by everyone present. As Lan Ran had said, desire was a universal trait, even for someone as powerful as him.
Night City's previous collaboration didn't guarantee his immunity to the allure of the Collapse Sphere, and he could easily become another Lan Ran.
When Night City noticed Shimigami Gin's suspicious glance, he instantly understood his thoughts. With a sigh of resignation, Night City said, "Relax, I have no interest in that glass ball of yours.
Don't you remember? The Collapse Sphere initially chose me, not Lan Ran, but I declined."
Night City's words didn't entirely ease Shimigami Gin's worries. The current Collapse Sphere was vastly different from the half-finished one they had encountered before.
Everyone had witnessed Lan Ran's power gained from the Collapse Sphere, and Shimigami Gin couldn't believe Night City would remain unaffected.
"You can't be naive enough to think that removing the Collapse Sphere from Lan Ran will halt his growth and evolution.
Lan Ran's fusion with the Collapse Sphere is already advanced, and it's nearly impossible for anyone else to take it from him now.
Night City's words had barely left his mouth when a black cavity opened before them, leading to Hueco Mundo on the other side, where Nel was waiting to receive them.
Without hesitation, Night City kicked the nearby Shigami Gin into the cavity.
The Soul Society's model of Karakura Town, though reasonably sturdy, underestimated Barragan's strength.
If he were to abandon his evolution, the battle's aftermath could destroy the model and directly impact the Gensei.
With a significant population in Karakura Town, a fight there would undoubtedly result in countless casualties.
This was why Night City, despite knowing Shigami Gin's actions would be futile against Barragan, still chose to intervene and escort him.
Before fully merging with the Collapse Sphere, it remained crucial to Barragan, so he would undoubtedly pursue them to Hueco Mundo.
As Night City predicted, Barragan, sensing the Collapse Sphere's departure for Hueco Mundo, tore open a black cavity with his bare hands, abandoning the Soul Society's Shinigami.
For several minutes after Barragan's departure, everyone in the Soul Society, including Kurosaki Ichigo, who was about to use his secret technique, stood frozen in place.
The sudden turn of events left them momentarily bewildered.
Why would Shigami Gin, Barragan's right-hand man, suddenly betray him?
Why did Night City take Shigami Gin away, and why did Barragan furiously head for Hueco Mundo?
After spending years in the Boundary Break, Kurosaki Ichigo felt he was losing track of the plot.
Theoretically, he had only been in the Boundary Break for a few hours, but the recent developments made his head spin, as if something was about to grow from it.
"Night City and Shigami Gin have fled to Hueco Mundo. We can't confirm if they have designs on the Collapse Sphere or if they're using this to lure Barragan away. Regardless, we must head to Hueco Mundo immediately."
Unlike the less perceptive Kurosaki Ichigo, Pururi Kiyotsugu quickly grasped Night City's intentions and made the decision to go to Hueco Mundo.
However, when Pururi Kiyotsugu and the others prepared to pursue Barragan in Hueco Mundo, the Captain-Commander did not send everyone.
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With Byakuya and Kurosaki Zangetsu already in Hueco Mundo, the addition of the two captain powerhouses made their forces more than sufficient.
During the journey to Hueco Mundo, Pururi Kiyotsugu's greatest concern wasn't Barragan but Night City.
If Night City's previous image was a facade, he would be terrifyingly formidable, and their final adversary might be even more powerful and unpredictable than Barragan!
Even with Barragan's excellent disguise, they had learned his true identity a century ago. But what about Night City? Despite the time that had passed, Pururi Kiyotsugu and the others still couldn't fathom who he truly was.
(End of Chapter)
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