Brilliant white light blazed. Under that black night sky, like meteors streaking across.
That extreme speed directly formed sonic booms in the air, impact tremendous.
In an eyeblink, those four figures had already rushed before the Gotei, directly blocking everyone's path.
Reiatsu mixed, stirring weak wind currents.
The four's forms finally became visible.
Among them—two males, two females, wearing identical white Sternritter uniforms. Black cross medals adorned their chests.
One person's expression was indifferent. The other three wore strange smiles.
The leftmost person—dark skin, obese build, white beard and chest hair. Gold bracelets on wrists, wearing a sleeveless top and clown-like suspender pants.
This appearance—at first glance, quite comical.
But no one would underestimate him.
Because according to information Shigure previously provided, this person was Sternritter L—Pepe Waccabrada. His granted ability: Love.
Standing alone in back—a petite girl with yellow bob-cut hair, heart-shaped box at her waist, wearing a buttoned dress. Sternritter G—Liltotto Lamperd. Her ability: Glutton.
The male on the right—completely different style. Messy black long hair, bare feet on ground, mouth slightly open revealing two tongues.
Now, his eyes rolled slightly upward, showing a sinister smile, expression contemptuous.
Clearly Sternritter W—Nianzol Weizol. His granted ability: Wind.
Standing at the four's forefront—a cute-looking girl.
She wore a military cap bearing the Wandenreich insignia, waist-length black hair, short outfit, heart-shaped badge on her abdomen, heart-emblem belt, black thigh-high stockings and long boots.
Precisely one of the knights who'd participated in Seireitei's invasion—
Sternritter E—Bambietta Basterbine. Her granted ability... Explode.
Seeing her, Seventh Division Captain Sajin Komamura immediately gritted his teeth.
During the previous invasion, precisely because of this girl's power, his squad members suffered massive casualties.
And he himself, unable to use Bankai, was easily defeated by Bambietta who possessed a Schrift.
Seeing these four Quincy, the other Gotei Captains' expressions grew equally cold.
By now, no one would hesitate or struggle.
Everyone understood—the Wandenreich and Seireitei were absolute opposites.
Quincy and Shinigami—mortal enemies. Fight to the death.
Meaning—no need for any mercy.
Just then, Bambietta at the four's center suddenly placed hands on hips, grinning broadly, shouting loudly:
"Hey hey! What's this?!"
"Defeated Shinigami actually dare invade the Empire... how arrogant..."
Speaking, she raised her right hand. Above her index fingertip, a white Reishi sphere slowly rotated.
"Did you come... to die?"
"Or are you seeking humiliation?"
Bambietta unhesitatingly swept her gaze across everyone's faces, smiling.
Those harsh words formed stark contrast with her lively smile.
Her inner violence and outer sweetness—as if two completely different people.
Hearing this, the Captains' expressions immediately darkened.
Even Toshiro had raised his hand to grip Hyorinmaru's hilt behind him.
But just then, Komamura suddenly warned gravely:
"Everyone be careful!"
"I previously battled her. She can turn anything struck by her Reiatsu... into explosive attacks!"
"These explosions are fundamentally indefensible! And... destructive power is astonishing!"
Komamura spoke through gritted teeth.
His left ear was injured by these attacks.
So though this was information Shigure had provided long ago, Komamura reminded everyone again.
After all, he'd already suffered. Naturally wouldn't let other Captains suffer too.
Hearing this, Bambietta looked toward Komamura, then chuckled:
"Oh my, isn't this the little puppy from before..."
"After I beat you like that, you still dare stand before me...?"
"Or do you think with him present this time, you can escape defeat's fate?"
Speaking here, Bambietta stopped regarding Komamura's angry expression, instead smiling toward Segawa Shigure.
Then, seemingly very curious, she opened wide eyes, began examining Shigure up and down.
After a moment, her face again showed a cunning smile. Looking at Shigure, she laughed:
"Ahh... so this is what His Majesty called Segawa Shigure's true appearance...?"
"Though Haschwalth mentioned you many times before, but... seeing you in person, seems somewhat different?"
"However, I've... always been very interested in you!"
Finishing, Bambietta lightly winked at Shigure.
But just then, her right hand suddenly swung forward.
Whoosh!
That pure white Reishi sphere instantly flew out, explosively shooting forward!
Target—Shigure's face.
Seeing this, the Gotei Captains beside immediately focused. No one expected this girl would suddenly attack mid-sentence.
However, Shigure merely calmly raised his left hand.
Next moment, simply grabbed forward.
Clang!
The explosive white Reishi sphere was simply caught by Shigure.
Seeing this, Bambietta immediately grinned, as if already seeing the beautiful scene of his palm exploding.
However, one second passed. Still only silence.
No explosion.
Bambietta's smile immediately froze.
Only then did Shigure smile. Looking at Bambietta, he chuckled:
"Interested in me?"
"Sorry, I have no interest in you."
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