NOVPUBChapter 154
"In fact, the most terrifying aspect of that sword doesn’t end there."
As Kaelith was lost in his fantasies, Yoruichi opened the door and entered.
She had just been about to speak when she caught sight of the scene inside the room and froze in surprise.
Soifon had removed her shoes and was standing on Kaelith’s back, like a victorious general who had just crushed her enemy underfoot.
The problem was, the victorious general’s face showed not even a hint of delight, while the defeated figure, stripped of dignity, instead bore an expression brimming with happiness.
This was a bit awkward.
"Ugh! Lady Yoruichi!"
Seeing Yoruichi appear suddenly, Soifon’s face flushed red.
"T-this… there’s a reason for this, I…"
As she spoke, she instinctively wanted to step off Kaelith’s back.
But before she could move, Kaelith said:
"Hey, are you running away?"
"Are you going to give up this precious chance to guard your beloved Lady Yoruichi?"
"Is the pride of a personal bodyguard something you can abandon so easily?"
"Ugh…"
Hearing Kaelith’s words, Soifon bit her lip.
Though his argument seemed a bit twisted, she had indeed started doing this to play a part in protecting Lady Yoruichi.
If she ran off now, wouldn’t that confirm she couldn’t pay the price for Yoruichi’s sake?
After a brief hesitation, Soifon pressed her lips together and continued stepping on Kaelith’s back.
Yoruichi raised an eyebrow.
She didn’t know what sort of agreement these two had before she came in, but it was clear that Soifon had been tricked by that rascal Kaelith.
As the one Soifon admired, what should she do in such a situation?
Of course, enjoy the spectacle!
After all, a girl as adorable as Soifon couldn’t have all her cute sides discovered by Yoruichi alone.
Only by teaming up with Kaelith could they gradually uncover every shy expression Soifon had to offer!
Watching Soifon’s flushed cheeks, as she tried to maintain a dignified facade, Yoruichi couldn’t help taking a deep breath.
She cleared her throat, forcibly returning to the main topic.
"Enra Kyōten can replicate any Zanpakutō its owner has seen."
"Kaelith, do you understand what that means?"
Kaelith rested his chin on the pillow, arms wrapped around it.
Thinking for a moment, he spoke: "It means it can replicate very powerful Zanpakutō… like Ryūjin Jakka."
"Did that old Tsunayashiro man use Ryūjin Jakka?"
Yoruichi nodded: "Yes, he did."
Two days ago, after placing Kaelith in the hot springs for treatment, she had immediately led the Punishment Force to the Tsunayashiro residence.
As soon as she arrived, she saw towering flames.
Using Enra Kyōten’s power, Senzo Tsunayashiro had copied Ryūjin Jakka.
Under the assault of these flames, even several captains struggled to break through.
The situation reached a deadlock.
The Tsunayashiro estate was located in the noble district of the Seireitei.
If they let him continue to wield Ryūjin Jakka’s power, many nobles would perish along with him.
This outcome was something Kuchiki Ginrei could not accept.
He used the power of his Bankai to suppress Senzo Tsunayashiro and contain Ryūjin Jakka, preventing the flames from spreading.
Hirako Shinji used Shunpō to move beside him.
"Hey, hey, Old Man Kuchiki, this isn’t going to work. We’ll be worn down at this rate."
Against an enemy who attacked on such a massive scale, the disorienting ability of Sakanade was nearly useless.
It was quite awkward.
Muguruma Kensei and Love Aikawa both charged into the ring of fire with furious roars, but each time, they were forced back halfway by the scorching flames.
That old Tsunayashiro had never been a captain, yet his spiritual pressure was terrifyingly strong.
Even with two captains working together, not only could they not surpass his strength, they couldn’t even gauge its limits…
"Request assistance from Genryūsai-dono."
Kuchiki Ginrei spoke.
Hirako Shinji scratched his head helplessly: "Seems we have no choice…" 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓹𝓾𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
He was just about to find a Soul Reaper to send the message when a voice suddenly rang out—
"No need to look for Genryūsai-dono! Leave it to me!!"
Accompanied by a shout, a figure descended from the sky.
Hirako looked up, startled.
A purple-haired woman, her face twisted with rage, unleashed a terrifying spiritual pressure as she dove down!
"Damned Senzo Tsunayashiro… making me scour Hueco Mundo for three whole days!"
"Even after rescuing the person, I find out my master already made it back on his own… Do you know how that makes me feel? Do you know how much it almost cost me?!"
"Die, die, die, die, DIE!!!"
With these nonsensical screams, Kirio Hikifune charged headlong into the blazing flames of Ryūjin Jakka, trailing a long line of spiritual pressure behind her.
Under Senzo Tsunayashiro’s astonished gaze, the terrifying fire of Ryūjin Jakka burned at Hikifune Kirio’s body, but was blocked by an invisible barrier.
The flames burned on that intangible layer, never touching her true form!
In midair, Hikifune Kirio drew her Zanpakutō and slashed at Senzo Tsunayashiro.
Senzo Tsunayashiro dared not underestimate her.
Facing Hikifune Kirio, a soon-to-be member of the Royal Guard, he used the power of Sakanade without hesitation.
Sakanade was Hirako Shinji’s Zanpakutō.
Its effect was to invert the enemy’s perception of directions, making them unable to distinguish up from down, left from right—every sense was turned upside down!
Hikifune Kirio’s downward slash suddenly swung upward.
Hirako Shinji froze, wanting to explain the ability of his Zanpakutō immediately.
But before he could speak, Hikifune Kirio’s eyes suddenly lost focus.
Realizing that her body and soul were misaligned, she instantly used a substitute soul technique to replace her original perception.
In midair, she pivoted and faced Senzo Tsunayashiro again—
Boom!!!!
A massive explosion resounded in all directions.
A mushroom-shaped cloud of dust shot into the sky!
Above, Love Aikawa gasped.
As expected of a legendary veteran powerhouse—just one strike was enough to showcase her prowess!
Muguruma Kensei flicked his Zanpakutō, sending out strands of wind that dispersed the billowing dust.
There they saw Hikifune Kirio, grasping her Zanpakutō like a war god, launching continuous attacks against Senzo Tsunayashiro.
Seeing this, Kuchiki Ginrei nodded: "Everyone, move in and assist Captain Hikifune!"
"Heh heh, as long as Ryūjin Jakka is contained, it’s my time to shine…"
Hirako grinned, raising his Zanpakutō.
But at that moment, Hikifune Kirio, who had been attacking nonstop, suddenly halted.
Eyes wide with disbelief, she stared behind Senzo Tsunayashiro.
At some unknown point, one monster after another had appeared there.
Each creature was a white, spherical mass roughly the size of a brown bear.
They had no eyes, nose, ears, or limbs—only a huge maw full of jagged teeth.
They looked like Cthulhu-inspired Pac-Men.
Seeing these giant spheres, sweat trickled down Hikifune Kirio’s forehead.
"Hey, hey… you’ve got to be kidding me!"
In the sky, Kuchiki Ginrei’s face changed drastically.
"Retreat! Everyone! Get away immediately!!"
"What’s going on? Everyone’s so panicked. Aren’t they just a bunch of monsters?"
Muguruma Kensei asked in surprise.
"Because these aren’t ordinary monsters."
A voice suddenly sounded nearby.
"Their name is Garaku Kairō!"
