"Wi…"
"…"
"…"
The sky was being ripped apart again and again.
Gillian and several terrifying Arrancar reached out their hands, widening the black cracks in the air, tearing the sky open even further.
A wave of evil Reiatsu spread out as a massive, dark void slowly descended from above.
From within the cracks stepped out familiar figures—Starrk, Ulquiorra, Grimmjow, Tier Harribel, Neliel… one after another.
It didn't matter if they had been enemies before—Nanaya had dragged them all here by force.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa… isn't this a little too much?" Kyoraku Shunsui muttered, rubbing the side of his head as he stared at the scene above.
Beside him, Sajin Komamura's tone was serious."Could it be? With this many Arrancar and even Menos Grande… is Nanaya actually planning to fight the entire Soul Society?"
"Hmph!" Renji Abarai let out a sharp laugh and glanced toward Tsunayashiro Tokinada."So? Do you still dare to call Nanaya 'just a human' now?"
Tokinada's face went pale. His eyes darted to the sky, past the towering Menos Grande, and his expression twisted with fear."Is that guy insane? He actually brought Hueco Mundo's Menos Grande into the Soul Society… no, into the Seireitei itself! How!? The sky above Seireitei is protected by a barrier, and there are two whole dimensions separating our worlds. It should be impossible to invade directly like this!"
His voice shook as panic took over."No, no, no… hurry! Someone kill those Hollows now!"
Despite being a descendant of a great noble family with incredible talent, Tokinada had almost never experienced real combat. Just seeing the Menos Grande—and feeling the crushing weight of their Reiatsu—was enough to make his heart pound with fear.
Renji simply sneered and turned away, refusing to give the pampered noble another glance.
"They're strong… these aren't ordinary Hollows," Kirinji Tenjirō said, eyes narrowing as he focused on Starrk. Among all the Arrancar, the lazy-looking one gave off the most dangerous aura.
It wasn't just 'strong'—Starrk's presence surpassed that of most Gotei 13 captains. Kirinji could even feel a genuine sense of threat.
Shutara Senjumaru let out a small chuckle as her gaze lifted to the Menos Grande looming in the sky."That human boy certainly has… influence."
Under the eyes of everyone present, more and more figures emerged from the rifts in the air.
Finally, a new "Six Paths of Pain" stepped out, radiating a Reiatsu even more oppressive than before. Their eyes glowed with a cold, violet light.
And then—Nanaya himself appeared.
He sat cross-legged atop a massive wooden dragon, high above everyone else, looking down at the Shinigami below like a god surveying mortals.
"Nanaya…" Rukia Kuchiki's eyes locked onto his figure, her voice caught between frustration and disbelief."Has he completely lost it this time?"
Bringing so many Menos Grande into the Seireitei—malicious intent or not—was something the proud Shinigami would never simply overlook.
"Nanaya, what are you—" Rukia began, hoping to calm the tension. But her words faltered when her gaze fixed on the wooden dragon. Her eyes widened."Captain Unohana Retsu…? And… Shihouin Yoruichi!?"
Behind Nanaya stood two women.
From a woman's intuition alone, Rukia could sense that something more than friendship had happened between Yoruichi and Nanaya.
"Damn it, you brat… how many women do you need before you're satisfied!?" she thought, gritting her teeth.
From his high perch, Nanaya looked down at the Shinigami below, the corner of his mouth curling into a smirk."So, old man—what's the big idea, calling me all the way to the Soul Society?"
Yamamoto Genryūsai's mouth twitched in irritation. He hadn't planned to fight today, but now… now his hands were starting to itch for battle.
Around them, several Shinigami couldn't help but twitch their mouths in disbelief.
Less than a week in Hueco Mundo, and Nanaya already thought of himself as its king? Wasn't that taking things a little too far?
"So… you're Nanaya?" Shutara Senjumaru tilted her head slightly, studying him.
When she'd first heard his name, she hadn't imagined he would actually be as young as the rumors claimed. Judging from his Reiatsu alone, he couldn't be more than seventeen.
"That's right," Nanaya replied.
After hearing Nanaya's reply, Shutara Senjumaru smiled and said,"Truly impressive. A human who actually became the Emperor of Hueco Mundo."
At those words, Grimmjow—standing behind Nanaya—had fire in his eyes.The other Arrancars, however, showed no reaction.
"Why are we wasting time talking to this brat?" Kirinji Tenjirō cut in impatiently, glancing up at the sky."Humans should stay in the World of the Living. Hueco Mundo is not a place for you to set foot in."
"Also, I'm going to evaluate your power next. If I find it dangerous, I'll seal it."
"There can't be another Yhwach in the living world, and there can't be another race like that…"
The gathered Shinigami inhaled sharply.They stared at Kirinji Tenjirō in shock.
Too arrogant.
He wasn't just planning to judge the man's power—he wanted to seal it.For a strong person, that kind of attitude was an insult no one could tolerate.
Sure enough, before Nanaya could say anything, Grimmjow stepped forward, glaring coldly at Kirinji.
"Who the hell are you, and what right do you have to point fingers at our Hueco Mundo Palace!?"
Even though Grimmjow didn't like Nanaya being king, he still respected his strength—after all, Nanaya had defeated Aizen Sōsuke.And under Nanaya's rule, Hueco Mundo wasn't bad.It wasn't like the cruel days under Aizen's control.
Thinking of this, Grimmjow's gaze grew even colder.He shifted into his Resurrección form—his blue panther claws glinting.
Kirinji Tenjirō smirked arrogantly, slowly drawing his Zanpakutō."Then let's fight! But first, I'll tell you this: even though Captain Yamamoto is called the strongest Shinigami in a thousand years…
…I've never even sparred with him."
The Shinigami present were stunned.With those words, Kirinji was claiming he was no weaker than the Captain-Commander.
Yamamoto's eyes narrowed slightly. He said nothing, but the grip on his cane tightened faintly.
"Then you'd better be ready for me," Grimmjow growled, his eyes burning with bloodlust.
Just as he was about to attack, Nanaya's lips curved into a smile."Grimmjow, stand down.
Starrk—you go."
Grimmjow froze, eyes widening. But he didn't dare go against Nanaya's order.With an annoyed look, he reverted to his normal form and stepped back into the crowd.
Starrk lazily scratched his head. "Your Majesty, you're seriously making me go first? I really don't feel like fighting."
Lilynette kicked him sharply. "Shut it! I'm not getting smacked with that guy's stick again—it hurts!"
Nanaya smiled faintly. "If you do well… I'll make Lilynette into a truly independent being."
As the Primera Espada, Starrk's power was unique.Long ago, to escape the crushing loneliness of his existence, he had split his soul into two beings: himself and Lilynette.But they were never truly separate lives—if one died, the other would too.That meant their strength was always limited.
Hearing Nanaya's words, both Starrk and Lilynette's eyes lit up.They stared at Kirinji with newfound intensity.
"Now even I feel like fighting," Starrk said, his lazy tone gone.
"Independent lives mean we could each grow stronger on our own!?" Lilynette's voice was sharp with excitement.
They didn't doubt Nanaya at all. The overwhelming power he had once shown in Las Noches still lingered in their minds.A power that could destroy worlds… or create them.
Without hesitation, Starrk stepped forward."C'mon, Lilynette. Let's hunt."
Lilynette transformed into spiritual energy, merging into Starrk's hands as his form shifted.Two ornate pistols appeared in his grasp—the muzzles aimed directly at Kirinji.
Without warning, he pulled the triggers.
In an instant, thousands of Cero blasts filled the air, streaking toward Kirinji like a meteor shower of blue light.
And that wasn't the end.Starrk twisted the barrels, reshaping them into something slimmer—like oversized toy card-shooters—and grinned.
"This next move—Master Nanaya taught me. It's my first time using it."He gave a warning smile."Be careful."
"Tandem Paper Bombs!"
From the muzzles, glowing blue projectiles shot out like a storm.
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