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Since it's spiritual power, we can learn from the Shinigami's methods. Shinigami mainly rely on their innate spiritual pressure talent, but even those with poor talent can increase their spiritual pressure through multiple life-or-death crises.
Over the years, Aizen has used his alternate identities to cause trouble for Urahara and his group, while also creating many crises to hone Yamawaro's skills.
If he were to die, we could only express our regret and pity.
As a result, Yamawaro has survived to this day and has gradually infiltrated the inner circle of the Nura Clan, so he was included in the Nura Clan's mobilization this time.
While the other team members were attacking Yamawaro, Ichinose Maki secretly released his Zanpakuto.
"Shine, rainbow!"
A flash of bright light, and his figure vanished silently from the mountain boy's sight.
Because there were Shinigami dressed in Shinigami uniforms everywhere, and Ichinose Maki hadn't shown any superior strength compared to others, his invisibility went completely unnoticed by the Yamawaro.
This is also why Ichinose Masaki deliberately left a group of Shinigami to act with him; his Zanpakuto is a light-type Zanpakuto, which sounds powerful but is actually more suited to group use.
His light was not used for direct attack, but primarily for guiding.
In a sense, his Zanpakuto, Niji, is more in line with the public narrative of "Kyoka Suigetsu" (Mirror Flower, Water Moon).
On the other side, the battle between Aotabo and Oni-ganjo quickly reached a fever pitch. After destroying several streets, Oni-ganjo was forced to unleash its D-release.
"d! Solution!"
A terrifying spiritual pressure immediately arose.
This alarmed the captains who were having a meeting within Team 1.
Is solution d the Ghost Fortress?
"They were actually forced to use the D-solution; are these traveling monsters really that strong?"
"However, if we can force out the solution to 'd,' then those traveler calamities should come to an end."
"Well, I really hope there are one or two guys worth fighting!"
"Don't be so violent, Zaraki."
With everyone talking at once, the team leaders clearly failed to grasp the seriousness of the situation.
The captain slammed his cane down, silencing the crowd, and said in a deep voice, "For so many years, no treacherous creature has dared to invade the Spirit Court. These audacious individuals, whether they are genuine or not, should be severely punished."
Just in case, each squad leader carried their Zanpakuto and ordered the Shinigami under their command to increase patrols and arrest all Ryoka as quickly as possible!
"Wow, that's amazing! Is this what it used to be like?"
Qing Tianfang touched the bruise on his cheek, his speech becoming somewhat slurred.
Slightly out of breath, Gui Yancheng, carrying the stone ring, said, "My strength is indeed nothing to boast about. A mere traveler has forced me to go all out. It seems I've been lax all these years."
Qingtianfang: "
You're speaking human language. Ever since this Grim Reaper used his D-release, he's been unilaterally suppressed. If he weren't also a monster extremely skilled in strength, he probably wouldn't have lasted this long.
He realized he had underestimated Death.
It seems that Kurotabo was wise to let Yamawaro stay and help; otherwise, he might have really lost if he had been ganged up on.
"Smash yourself, Gangli Shihu!"
The giant stone ring hurtled towards them, and Qing Tianfang, not daring to take it head-on, chose to dodge.
At that very moment, a scream drew his attention.
"Ah ah ah!"
Blood trickled from the corner of the mountain child's mouth as he rampaged through death with his strength. His body, pierced by the long sword, trembled slightly, and his single eye was filled with pain.
Provoking him, Ichinose Masaki coldly said, "Foolish youkai, do you think you can act recklessly in the Soul Society just because you have brute force?"
Just as he drew his blade to kill the traveler, a furious roar made him pause.
"stop!"
Aotabo, who was engaged in a fierce battle with Oni-no-Ichi Castle, rushed over filled with worry and anger.
A powerful punch, bearing a special mark, hurtled towards him with immense force. Ichinose Masaki's pupils contracted as he used Shunpo to dodge.
Thanks to the effectiveness of Shunpo, the team members were able to gradually gain more control when dealing with Yamawaro, creating opportunities for Ichinose Masaki. No matter how strong you are, unless you also have good speed or reaction ability, you can only gain some advantage when your opponent is unaware of Shunpo at the beginning.
"Tch, another brute force type."
Despite making a sarcastic remark, Ichinose Masaki knew very well that this yokai, whose hairstyle rivaled that of Kenpachi Zaraki, was very strong.
The person who could force Gui Yancheng to use his D-solution is definitely not a simple character.
Oni Yanjo is a Shinigami with strength as his advantage, but no matter what, he is still a Shinigami who can use Shunpo. Being able to fight against Oni Yanjo, and even being able to suddenly break away from the battle to launch an attack on him, is something that no vice-captain can do.
Qing Tianfang ignored his taunts and carefully picked up the injured Yamawaro. Looking at the bloody, penetrating wound, Qing Tianfang's anger surged.
"Mountain Boy."
"Hiss, I'm fine, Qing Tianfang."
"I was just an ordinary monk who fell and became a demon. I've felt guilty because we were the ones who invaded Soul Society on our own initiative, but you shouldn't have hurt Yamawaro!"
Seeing that the mountain child's bared teeth didn't seem fatal, Qing Tianfang's voice gradually became subdued, relieved.
He's a member of the Nura Clan, so he'd definitely prioritize their interests; that's why he'd even go through the invasion.
However, the Nura Clan's yokai wouldn't casually take the life of a Shinigami, otherwise the two sides would truly become an irreconcilable conflict. Yet, when Yamawaro was struck, he felt an unusual rage.
Gui Yancheng, who had just arrived, glanced at the injured team members and said with a strange displeasure, "Hey! Are you only allowed to hurt my team members? Don't forget, you are just lowly traveler scourges!"
""
Qingtianfang put the mountain boy aside, stood up, shook his head without saying a word, and reached out to take off the rosary beads with skulls all over his neck.
His eyes turned bloodshot, overflowing with a heavy killing intent.
Gui Yancheng and the group of Death Gods' expressions changed drastically.
"What's this!"
"The Beast Rosary, something used to bind my power."
Aotabo's increasingly imposing aura seemed to have been overwhelmed by murderous intent, his reason seemingly lost: "I am the Destructive Monk who has killed over a thousand people, feared by all!"
Boom!: I wrote all day yesterday, took a short nap in the early morning, and will replace the next chapter around 6 AM.
Chapter 516 Defeat? The Traveling Calamities Are Not Just One or Two! 2/2
The captains' meeting was short, and apart from lifting the ban on Zanpakuto, no further instructions were given.
But just before the meeting adjourned, all the team leaders were taken aback.
"The spiritual pressure of Oni-no-Kage"
Feeling the extremely weakened spiritual pressure, the captains looked at each other in astonishment.
Shiba Isshin scratched his head, saying in disbelief, "No way, that Oni Ichijo guy wasn't defeated, was he?"
Although I really dislike that guy, he was once the captain of the 11th Division, so he should be extremely skilled in combat. What kind of hotel could defeat him?
"No, perhaps it's just the end of the battle, maybe a Pyrrhic victory."
Kyoraku Shunsui quietly remarked that another possibility had been ruled out.
Everyone understood that this was possible, but the probability was actually quite low.
As captains, they are all extremely sensitive to spiritual pressure. Onigenjo's spiritual pressure was in a state of rapid decline, clearly indicating that he was being forced to release his state because he couldn't maintain his D-release.
"Oh my, it seems this traveler has some strength after all."
Wearing a captain's haori, Gin Ichimaru chuckled nonchalantly, completely unconcerned about the traveler's misfortunes.
With a whoosh, Joe tossed aside his captain's haori and turned to walk straight towards the gate.
"Captain Higashi, the Commander-in-Chief hasn't finished the meeting yet."
Jushiro Ukitake gently reminded him.
"My subordinates have been defeated, I can't just sit here any longer. Don't forget, our Fourteenth Division is the combat division now!"
A voice came from behind the crowd. Watching Joe Higashi leave, the Captain-Commander said, "The Spirit Court is inviolable. All captains must be on high alert and maintain constant communication via butterfly messages."
Aizen, who left the First Division alongside Gin Ichimaru, had a broad smile on his face.
"Gin, would you like to sit in my Fifth Division for a while?"
"Let's not worry about it. It's better to be cautious at this juncture. After all, this is Aizen-sama's performance, isn't it?"
After politely declining Aizen's invitation, Ichimaru smiled enigmatically and said, "But what I'm curious about is why Captain Aizen only told me this. Shouldn't he have warned Tosen and the others?"
Faced with this question, Aizen gave an irrelevant answer: "You should have witnessed the changes in the Espada, Gin."
"Ah, I've seen it before."
Gin Ichimaru's expression lost some of its cynicism and gained more seriousness.
Aizen only allowed Gin Ichimaru to see the changes in Hueco Mundo, not because Aizen trusted Gin more, but rather as a warning.
Compared to others, Gin Ichimaru, having witnessed the power of the Espada, could not possibly remain truly unmoved due to his arrogance.
After a long silence, Ichimaru suddenly spoke up: "Captain Aizen probably wanted to take this opportunity to make Tosen and the others realize their shortcomings, right?"
"More or less."
"But Shinigami are not like Hollows that can increase their spiritual pressure by devouring their own kind. The quality of spiritual pressure is innate. Apart from exploring one's own spiritual pressure through the Zanpakuto, it is difficult to significantly increase one's spiritual pressure."
Moreover, even those who broke through to the fifth level, didn't they still rely on the power of the Hogyoku?
Aizen turned his head and smiled gently: "If Gin is willing, you can too."
""
Gin Ichimaru kept silent.
He knew, of course, that Aizen could make him stronger by using the Hogyoku, but he always held a sense of awe and skepticism towards it.
Even if he temporarily decides to serve Aizen, he will make a backup plan. In case Aizen's plan harms Rangiku, he must have the ability to turn against Aizen. Therefore, he cannot entrust his life and fortune entirely to Aizen.
"It seems you've declined. What a pity."
Aizen smiled warmly, his face showing no sign of disappointment: "However, there's one thing you didn't mention. This time, besides the main objective, it wasn't just to warn Tosen and the others. It was also to make this complacent and arrogant Soul Society understand their own sense of urgency. The captain's power isn't invincible, is it?"
At the street corner, the two passed each other and went their separate ways.
The shock that Gin Ichimaru felt was in no way diminished.
After a long while, Ichimaru, having calmed down, forced a smile and said in a low voice, "As expected of Aizen, the current strength of the Soul Society is no longer enough to move you? Spurring your enemy to become stronger, that's really something you'd do."
But how exactly did you manage to get so many forces to unite and attack the Soul Society? And why were the Visoreds so compliant and cooperative with your plan?
Dong Zhang arrived at the dilapidated ruins of Baidao Gate with an inscrutable expression.
"team leader!"
"You've finally arrived, Captain!"
"Those monsters are too powerful; we simply cannot stay."
"We've disgraced the Fourteenth Division."
"Damn it, if only it were a little stronger."
Seeing the guilty looks on his wounded subordinates, the usually warm and enthusiastic Joe's expression darkened.
"Fool!"
A furious curse immediately followed.
This left the team members completely bewildered.
Joe Higashi retorted without mercy, "Just fight hard against opponents stronger than yourself. Victory or defeat isn't the most important thing. It's good enough to survive! Remember, I don't care about the other divisions, the Shinigami of the Fourteenth Division will never be afraid to challenge the strong, but you must also cherish your own lives! Don't take on responsibilities that you can't handle. Since the Ryoka is strong, leave it to our captain. Where are the Oni-Gan-jo people?"
"Hey! Oni-Ichijo, the third seat, and Ichinose, the fourth seat, have both been taken away by the Fourth Division."
After everyone felt ashamed, one of the thirteen seat officials spoke solemnly.
Upon hearing this, Dongzhang breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Although he was a true man, once he agreed to become Aizen's subordinate, he wouldn't change his mind.
Having served as captain for so many years, besides the unchanging desire of martial artists to become stronger and their fighting spirit, he also felt something called responsibility. These subordinates who were willing to leave the 11th Division and rebuild the 14th Division with him held a significant place in his heart.
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