Auswählen, Rebirth!
Under countless horrified gazes, the situation in the Soul King's Palace shifted dramatically. As Yhwach's holy light ritual, Auswählen, concluded, the fallen Schutzstaffel members—previously cut down by Nimaya Oetsu—rose from pools of blood, fully revived and radiating even greater power than before. Their wounds were gone, their auras sharper, as if blessed by a divine force.
This eerie scene sent shockwaves through the Bleach world, sparking an uproar across all factions.
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Thirteenth Division Barracks
"No way… This can't be real! Things are getting crazier!"
Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes widened, his usual laid-back demeanor replaced by a stiff, disbelieving expression. His heart churned with shock.
Reviving the dead? In a soul-based world like Bleach, such a phenomenon was absurd, almost unthinkable. Even witnessing it through the screen, Kyoraku's first instinct was denial—surely his eyes were playing tricks on him.
Beside him, Ukitake Jushiro's face was equally grim. His brows furrowed as he sensed the Schutzstaffel's enhanced Reiatsu, his already pale complexion turning ghostly white.
"Shunsui…" Ukitake's voice trembled. "It's not just revival. Their power is greater than before—like they've been blessed by a god!"
As the only Gotei captain who believed in divine forces—stemming from a childhood near-death experience saved by the shrine of the Soul King's Right Hand—Ukitake was rattled. The sight of the Soul King's Left Hand in earlier battles had already shaken him, and as the vessel of the Right Hand, he couldn't help but wonder: which god could grant such a rebirth to the Quincies?
The Soul King himself? Impossible—Yhwach's goal was to overthrow the Soul King. Could Yhwach alone wield such power?
The thought sent a shiver down Ukitake's spine. If Yhwach possessed this level of strength, stopping him might be beyond even the Zero Division's capabilities.
"Yeah, I feel it too," Kyoraku said, his brows knitting tightly. "The Schutzstaffel are stronger now. Nimaya's in serious danger…"
His bad feeling was confirmed almost instantly.
Bang!
A deafening gunshot echoed through the Soul King's Palace. The camera panned to Nimaya Oetsu, the swordsmith of the Zero Division, who had effortlessly sliced through bullets in earlier rounds. Everyone expected him to repeat the feat with his unmatched blade, Sayafushi.
But—
Splatter!
A spray of blood erupted. Nimaya's confident smirk froze as a bullet pierced his shoulder, sending him staggering back. His Shihakushō was stained red, the wound deep and shocking.
"What?!"
The Bleach world gasped in unison.
"How is this possible?!"
"Nimaya Oetsu, one of the Zero Division, was hit by a mere bullet?!"
At the Urahara Shop, Isshin Kurosaki leapt to his feet, his eyes wide with disbelief. "Didn't he cut down four Schutzstaffel members like they were nothing? How could he be injured now?!"
The Zero Division were the elite of the Soul Society, guardians of the Soul King himself. Their strength was considered untouchable, far surpassing even the Gotei 13 captains. Yet here was Nimaya, wounded by a single shot from a revived Quincy.
"It's not just the bullet…" Urahara Kisuke's voice was low, his eyes narrowing under his fisherman's hat. "The Schutzstaffel's Reiatsu has spiked dramatically after their revival. That shot was no ordinary attack—it carried a concentrated burst of spirit particles!"
His analysis was sharp. The bullet wasn't just a projectile; it was infused with a power that rivaled a captain's Bankai.
"Shopkeeper, look!" Tessai Tsukabishi pointed at the screen. "The one who fired is that sniper Quincy!"
The camera shifted, revealing the shooter: Lille Barro, the Schutzstaffel member with the Schrift X - The X-Axis. His pristine white uniform gleamed under the holy light, and his sniper rifle was aimed directly at Nimaya. His cold, hawk-like eyes glinted with killing intent.
"Lille Barro…" Urahara muttered, recalling the Quincy's earlier appearance. "His X-Axis ability pierces through anything in its path, ignoring defenses. Nimaya's Sayafushi might be the sharpest blade, but it can't block a shot that transcends physical barriers."
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In the Video
"Ugh…"
Nimaya clutched his bleeding shoulder, his face contorted in pain. Yet his eyes burned with defiance as he glared at Lille. "Tch… Not bad, Quincy. Didn't expect you to come back stronger after I cut you down!"
His voice was laced with mockery, but the strain was evident. The wound was severe, and his Reiatsu was faltering.
"Zero Division?" Lille's voice was cold and disdainful, his rifle still trained on Nimaya. "Just a bunch of braggarts hiding behind the Soul King's name. You thought you could stop His Majesty's Schutzstaffel? Foolish."
Behind him, the other revived Schutzstaffel members—Gerard Valkyrie, Pernida Parnkgjas, and Askin Nakk Le Vaar—stood tall, their combined presence overwhelming. Yhwach, the Quincy King, remained silent, his crimson eyes watching the scene unfold with an almost detached calm.
"Nimaya Oetsu," Yhwach finally spoke, his voice deep and resonant. "Your blades may have forged the Zanpakutō of the Soul Society, but they are meaningless before the will of the Quincy. Surrender, and I may spare your life."
"Surrender? Hah!" Nimaya spat, gripping Sayafushi tightly despite the blood dripping from his arm. "I forge the blades that cut down gods. You think a little blood's gonna stop me?"
His bravado sparked cheers from the Soul Society.
"That's the spirit!"
"Zero Division's pride! Show those Quincies who's boss!"
At the Eleventh Division, Kenpachi Zaraki grinned savagely, his earlier frustration forgotten. "That's more like it! Get up and cut 'em all down again, swordsmith!"
But the optimism was short-lived.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Three more shots rang out in rapid succession. Lille's X-Axis fired without hesitation, each bullet piercing Nimaya's body—chest, abdomen, and leg. Blood sprayed like a fountain, and the Zero Division swordsmith collapsed to his knees, his blade clattering against the palace floor.
"No…!"
The cheers turned to screams of despair. The Gotei 13, Visored, and even the Arrancars watching from Hueco Mundo fell silent, their hearts sinking.
Nimaya Oetsu, one of the invincible Zero Division, was down.
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Wandenreich, Silbern
"Hahaha! That's what you get for underestimating the Schutzstaffel!"
Gerard Valkyrie roared with laughter, his massive frame shaking with glee. "Lille, you made that arrogant swordsmith eat his words!"
Lille Barro, watching his future self on the screen, nodded slightly, his expression unreadable. "The X-Axis is absolute. No blade, no matter how sharp, can defy it."
Beside him, Bazz-B clenched his fists, his eyes burning with envy. "Tch… Why's it always you Schutzstaffel stealing the spotlight? I could've taken that guy out too!"
"Calm yourself, Bazz-B," Haschwalth said coldly, his gaze fixed on the screen. "Lille's victory proves His Majesty's Auswählen is the ultimate power. The Shinigami's Zero Division are no match for us now."
The Sternritter's morale soared. The sight of a Zero Division member falling to Lille's shots was a massive boost, reinforcing their belief in Yhwach's invincibility.
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Soul King's Palace, Video
As Nimaya lay in a pool of his own blood, Yhwach stepped forward, his cloak billowing. "The Zero Division's era ends here. The Soul King's Palace belongs to the Wandenreich now."
His words were a death knell, resonating with finality. The camera panned to the other Zero Division members—Senjumaru Shutara, Kirio Hikifune, Tenjiro Kirinji, and Hyosube Ichibe—emerging from the palace's depths, their faces grim as they faced the revived Schutzstaffel and Yhwach.
"This isn't over…" Senjumaru's voice was low, her hands weaving threads of spiritual energy. "You may have wounded Nimaya, but the Zero Division does not fall so easily."
Yhwach's crimson eyes gleamed with amusement. "Is that so? Then let's see how long your pride holds against the Almighty."
The screen flickered, the ranking round ending abruptly, leaving the outcome shrouded in mystery.
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Urahara Shop
"Damn it… Another cliffhanger!" Isshin slammed his fist on the table, frustration boiling over. "Just when it was getting good!"
Urahara's expression was grave, his mind racing. "Yhwach's Auswählen… It's not just revival. It's a complete enhancement of the Schutzstaffel's abilities. This changes everything."
Tessai nodded, his voice heavy. "The Zero Division are the Soul Society's last line of defense. If they fall, the Soul King is exposed. The balance of the three realms could collapse…"
The weight of the situation settled over them. The Quincy King's power was beyond anything they'd imagined, and the Zero Division's defeat seemed increasingly possible.
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