Chapter 57 Hueco Mundo Shifts Once More (6)
"Urahara, your actions truly let me down."
Fiander exhibited his frustration as he shook his head, raising the Zanpakutō in his grip.
"Truthfully, in the Soul Society, the only significant figures are you and Aizen; I believe you are the wise Shinigami. "
"The rest are mere remnants, gradually fading alongside the decaying Soul Society! "
Fiamder's remarks did little to alter Urahara Kisuke's stance. After all, he had existed within both the Soul Society and the human world for centuries.
The determination of their resolve remained unyielding against ordinary individuals, even when faced with Fiander and Aizen. For the sake of maintaining the Soul Society's stability, Urahara Kisuke and his allies were prepared to accept the authority of the "Spirit King. "
"Look at you, Aizen has shared so much with you. But trust me, not even Aizen can achieve that. "
Urahara Kisuke said to Fiander with sincerity.
"hahaha—"
Fiander erupted into laughter, responding to Urahara Kisuke, "It appears I was just trying to sway Kurosaki Ichigo, and now you seek to sway me? "
"Besides, we are still unclear about our circumstances, especially after Ruri Amaterasu has severed our connection to the outside world. "
"You can't truly think you can defeat me.Let me clear one of the potential threats for Aizen-sama first! "
"The original ice crystallizes! ! "
Without warning, Fiander extended his wide palm. Under Urahara Kisuke's watchful gaze, icy mist began to coalesce in his hand, emanating a lethal energy that made Urahara Kisuke feel utterly uneasy. As he watched, he could perceive the space surrounding Fiander fluctuating.
The temperature plummeted, generating distortions in the nearby environment.
"Bakudō number eighty-one. Splitting Void!"
Simultaneously, Urahara Kisuke raised his hands, summoning a massive transparent barrier in front of him.
In tandem, Fiander hurled a vortex of ice mist, which not only targeted Urahara Kisuke but also swiftly encased the surrounding yellow-glazed barrier in frost. Almost instantaneously, the temperature of the entire ceiling approached freezing.
When the icy fog struck the barrier created by the Splitting Void, a multitude of ice blossoms materialized, yet they were unable to inflict any serious damage.
"Manager Urahara! "
On the outside of the glass barrier, Kurosaki Ichigo, whose mask Fiander had shattered, felt the clash of Reiatsu and called out anxiously.
However, Fiander's previous assault seemed to have incapacitated Kurosaki Ichigo, and he was weakly pounding on the exterior of the glass zenith with his fists.
"Be quiet, Ichigo."
At that moment, Zaraki Kenpachi, who had previously been thrown to the ground by Fiander, recovered and ascended into the air.
Boom! !
Kenpachi delivered a harsh kick to Ichigo's abdomen, sending him tumbling in the air for several meters.
"You look absolutely hideous."
"What are you doing, Kenpachi! ? "
Ichigo exclaimed, grimacing and clutching his stomach.
"It just reminds me of the first time you laid eyes on me; it was unpleasant"
With his Zanpakutō in hand, Kenpachi flicked the blade, aimed at Reinhard, and declared, "Hey! Your boss is otherwise occupied right now. Now let's continue where we left off."
"Very well,"
Reinhard sneered, flashing a grin as he replied, "It'll be my pleasure."
"Get lost, Ichigo, this isn't your fight anymore. "
With that, Kenpachi ceased his conversation with the despondent Ichigo and turned to engage Reinhard.
"I am the captain of the 11th squad, Zaraki Kenpachi, and I'm the one who will kill you."
Kenpachi grinned as he placed his hand on the blindfold.
"I am Arrancar No. 11, Reinhard Cavendish,"
In an instant, Reinhard drew his Zanpakutō and cried out, "Roar! Lion King! ! "
Simultaneously, Zaraki Kenpachi removed his blindfold, and their two powerful Reiatsu soared into the sky.
Kurosaki Ichigo, who hadn't distanced himself much, appeared childishly inexperienced beneath the overwhelming killing intent, destined to face devastation at the hands of these seasoned warriors.
Kurosaki Ichigo had encountered far too few battles, particularly those of life and death; at times, his life was truly at stake. In critical moments, White and Zangetsu within him would opt to lend Ichigo their strength to help him endure.
However, these abilities had not fully become part of Ichigo, leaving his Reiatsu insufficient to overpower his foes in high-stakes confrontations.
He was bound to suffer a severe beating!
"Boom! ! ! "
The force of their Reiatsu sent Kurosaki Ichigo flying back several meters. He raised his arms in front of him, gazing at the clash between Reinhard and Zaraki Kenpachi in the distance.
A look of shock crossed his features.
"These monsters."
At that moment, Ichigo wrestled with doubt, reflecting on the month of hard training he had endured.
He couldn't withstand a single blow from these fighters. Was all the effort he invested truly in vain?
Just as Ichigo sank into confusion, a hand settled on his shoulder.
"What's with that expression, Ichigo? It's downright hideous. "
At some point, Hirako Shinji had appeared behind Ichigo, observing the entire battle.
"Just as Kensai and the others said, It was a grave mistake to allow you to come here. Now you can't even be considered a Shinigami; your mindset is that of an ordinary human. "
Hirako's remarks sent Kurosaki Ichigo into a frenzied state, grabbing Hirako's collar.
"You just witnessed it! ! ! What options do I have in this scenario? Clearly, you reside in this city as well, and you undoubtedly have obligations. . . "
Before Ichigo could complete his thought, Hirako coldly opened Ichigo's hand and remarked, "Let's avoid misunderstandings, alright? We initiated this with a singular objective, which is simply to overcome Aizen. Protecting the city falls under your jurisdiction, doesn't it? "
" Substitute Shinigami. "
"…"
Ichigo bowed his head, a sorrowful look on his face, and ceased speaking.
Hirako cast a glance his way, placed an arm on his shoulder, and said, "Do you really think it's your sole duty to defeat every foe alone? "
"Don't misunderstand; while you're embroiled in this situation,we are the ones who are really in charge of the battle, Ichigo."
On the Soul Society side, within the 13th Division's team building, the Technology Development Bureau managed to stabilize the spatial barrier of the boundary and dispatched two Shinigami to escort Inoue Orihime to the living world.
As they crossed into the boundary, a dark void appeared, revealing Ulquiorra's silhouette within it.
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