"Nanao, you're very brave."
"From now on, leave everything to me."
Shigure looked down slightly at Nanao, speaking with a gentle smile.
However, from his body, tremendously vast Reiatsu continuously exploded forth like an overturning sea!
In fact, at this moment, not only Nanao—almost all Gotei squad members throughout Seireitei could clearly and unmistakably sense this Reiatsu's presence!
Because its vastness... had already completely surpassed all the mixed Reiatsu throughout Seireitei!
Even made people mistakenly feel as if the entire sky was composed of this Reiatsu!
Yet even so, Nanao closest to Shigure felt absolutely no sense of oppression.
This power was indeed terrifyingly strong, but it made her feel incomparably at ease.
Just like the past four years—all crises, as long as this Reiatsu appeared, would vanish!
Because this Reiatsu... was the very symbol of "victory"!
Thinking this, the gloom in Nanao's heart swept away completely. Joy appeared in her eyes as she rapidly nodded:
"Yes... yes! Captain Segawa!!"
Shigure smiled and nodded slightly, then turned around again, looking toward Haschwalth opposite.
Unlike Nanao, what Haschwalth felt was genuine oppression!
As if the entire sky at this moment directly fell, pressing on his shoulders.
At some point, numerous cracks had actually appeared in the ground beneath his feet.
Yet even so, his expression remained cold as an iceberg.
After a moment of silence, he slightly raised his eyes, glancing at the sky, then slowly said:
"I see..."
"Segawa Shigure, the reason you released your Reiatsu so openly..."
"Is to inform the other Shinigami of your survival, correct?"
"Is this your duty as a Gotei Captain?"
Haschwalth asked calmly.
Hearing this, Shigure suddenly chuckled softly:
"Haschwalth, I thought the first thing you'd ask about would be Askin and the others' situation."
Haschwalth lowered his eyes slightly, saying softly:
"Since you've arrived here safely and unharmed, standing before me, and they haven't pursued—"
"Then there's only one result."
"They're already dead."
"This is easily deduced, so no questions are needed."
"And with your strength, killing them is completely within expectations."
"No need to respond with any surprise or fear."
"Much less ask questions."
Speaking slowly, Haschwalth suddenly extended his hand to the sword hilt at his right waist, slowly drawing the blade.
This was a blade completely different from an Asauchi. Its guard was ornate—a typical Western knight's sword type.
When he drew it, there was no sound whatsoever.
A silent, sharp sword.
After a moment, he slowly raised his hand, pointing the sword tip at Shigure, eyes calm:
"Rather, their deaths were already within my calculations."
"You, designated by His Majesty as highest Special War Power, are one who possesses infinite possible power."
"And Askin Nakk Le Vaar, granted Schrift by His Majesty, clearly possessed 'near-immortal' ability, yet still died so rapidly..."
"He must deeply disappoint His Majesty."
"Since you've come here, then His Majesty's disappointment... I shall resolve."
Speaking, blue-white spirit particles suddenly gathered at Haschwalth's sword tip. His eyes reflected the radiance as he said calmly:
"Use your Bankai, Segawa Shigure."
"That way, perhaps you'll have a trace of victory's possibility."
Haschwalth spoke softly.
His tone was incomparably calm, as if stating a fact.
However, in Nanao's view beside him, this was undoubtedly... arrogance.
This Quincy was belittling Captain Segawa's power.
But even so, Nanao didn't dare underestimate Haschwalth because of this.
After all, when facing Zaraki Kenpachi's full-strength strike just now, he could instantly counter-kill him. This kind of strength... was indeed terrifying.
Thinking this, Nanao immediately called out worriedly:
"Captain Segawa... be careful... Captain Zaraki was defeated in one strike by his strange power...!"
Hearing this, Shigure's expression showed no fluctuation.
Before arriving here, he'd already noticed the unconscious Zaraki Kenpachi with Resonance Eyes.
And upon seeing this enemy's identity, he instantly understood.
After all, his Schrift ability was indeed difficult for Zaraki Kenpachi to handle.
Thinking this, Shigure chuckled softly: "Nanao, don't worry."
"However, next I need to send you a bit farther away, to avoid you being affected by the upcoming battle. Understand?"
Hearing this, Nanao instinctively wanted to refuse.
But thinking again, she instantly understood—this level of battle... absolutely wasn't something she could observe.
So her expression instantly became resolute. Biting her lip lightly, she nodded heavily.
"...Yes!"
Seeing this, Shigure turned his gaze toward the fallen Kenpachi in the distance:
"In Kenpachi's condition, if left alone, he probably won't survive."
"So I'll send both you and him to Fourth Division Captain Unohana, to have her treat Kenpachi."
"And at Captain Unohana's location, there's also power that can absolutely protect you both."
"Before the battle ends, just stay there for a while."
Hearing this, Nanao's heart stirred slightly, seeming to notice something, but still nodded resolutely:
"I understand... thank you!"
But just then, Haschwalth's figure opposite suddenly vanished. The next moment, he appeared directly behind Nanao, thrusting his sword forward.
His expression was indifferent, carrying no emotion.
Yet whether his Hirenkyaku speed or sword thrust speed—both were so fast as to be completely unreactable!
SHING!
Sword light flashed. The blade directly pierced through Nanao's body!
But the next instant, Haschwalth's gaze suddenly flashed. His eyes narrowed.
"...Afterimage?"
No blood flowed from that blade. Instead, a faint green light suddenly began glowing.
Simultaneously, the same green light appeared on Zaraki Kenpachi in the distance!
The next moment, the light instantly converged. Both Ise Nanao and Zaraki Kenpachi simultaneously vanished directly from here!
Only then did Shigure slowly turn around, looking toward Haschwalth.
Haschwalth slowly withdrew his sword, lowering his eyes:
"This isn't Shunpo... Her Shunpo couldn't possibly reach this level either."
"So you saved them..."
"What power is this?"
Shigure smiled faintly, slightly raising his eyes:
"Forbidden Kido: Spatial Transfer."
"Ever heard of it?"
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