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Aozaki Reiji's lips curled slightly, as he gazed at Ginjō Kūgo with a half-smile.
He knew very well that the man before him was devious and ambitious; despite his outwardly respectful demeanor, a cruel and cunning wolf lurked deep within him.
However, Aozaki Reiji was not in a hurry; instead, he secretly anticipated something.
Ginjō Kūgo possessed immense potential; if he could obediently follow orders, he would surely become a useful pawn in the future.
But if his ambition could not be reined in, then Aozaki Reiji would have no choice but to reluctantly discard him.
Thinking of Ginjō Kūgo's ability to plunder Fullbring, and the Reio's fragments within him that slowly grew by hunting Hollow with Reio's fragments through Fullbring, Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
If this person could not be used for his own purposes, then when the time was right, he would have no choice but to reluctantly take this precious Reio's fragments for himself.
Aozaki Reiji took a sip of wine and said with a smile, "What, are you pitying them?"
Ginjō Kūgo took a sip of wine and replied hypocritically, "After all, we've lived together for several years."
Aozaki Reiji chuckled softly, slowly shaking his head as he responded, "Don't worry, if nothing unexpected happens, this should be the last time."
At this moment, the Hōgyoku's craving for Reio's fragments was almost saturated.
It was just uncertain whether it would crave more Reio's fragments after fusing with more Souls of Hollow, so they still needed to continue searching for Fullbringers.
"So, should I continue this mission?" Ginjō Kūgo asked, puzzled.
Aozaki Reiji shook his head slightly, answering with a firm tone, "Of course, you must continue. If Fullbringers can be used well, they can also become a force not to be underestimated, don't you think?"
He paused slightly, seemingly deep in thought, then continued to press, "Has the Tsunayashiro Family been in contact with you recently?"
Ginjō Kūgo gently shook his head, replying, "After you left, they only came once, and they haven't looked for me since."
"It seems they are not in a hurry. Perhaps this is the confidence a vast family, with a million years of heritage, should possess!"
Aozaki Reiji gazed into the distance, thoughtfully observing the Fullbringers, then issued an order: "There are too many eyes and ears here. Take them to the outskirts. I will wait for you on the west side."
"Understood," Ginjō Kūgo replied respectfully.
...
As Ginjō Kūgo led the Squad members to the outskirts, each Fullbringer cautiously observed their surroundings.
Just then, Aozaki Reiji suddenly appeared before everyone like a ghost, his appearance instantly eliciting gasps of surprise.
At this moment, Aozaki Reiji was still wearing his black cloak that concealed his Reiatsu. Although no Reiatsu could be felt, a chillingly dangerous aura emanated from him.
Like a demon emerging from the depths of darkness, his mere presence sent shivers down everyone's spines.
"This is as far as you go, everyone. This place is the end of your destiny. The path ahead is finished; there's no need to continue!"
Aozaki Reiji said with a smile, turning to look at Ginjō Kūgo.
"Kūgo, you should leave first!"
"Yes, then I will trouble you to personally take action."
Before he finished speaking, Ginjō Kūgo bowed slightly, then immediately used the Shunpo technique Aozaki Reiji had taught him, his figure instantly disappearing without a trace.
"Who exactly are you?!"
"What do you want to do? Where did Ginjō Kūgo go?"
Seeing this situation, some in the crowd shouted angrily, while others, filled with fear, turned and ran.
Some had their straw sandals turn into long boots, making their legs run incredibly fast; others had their waist sashes transform into long whips, pulling them through the trees…
However, it was all too late!
"Bakudo #4: Hainawa!"
Aozaki Reiji's soft command sent a chill straight to everyone's core.
He gave them no chance to resist. Spiritual power surged from his palm, instantly transforming into streaks of yellow light ropes that swiftly coiled around everyone's bodies like spiritual snakes.
"Everyone, be careful!"
"What the hell is this!?"
Screams immediately echoed through the suburban wilderness, and every Fullbringer's face showed an expression of terror.
The power gap between the two sides was too vast. Although Fullbringers possessed Reio's fragments and their spiritual power far exceeded that of ordinary people, they had not undergone professional systematic training.
Ultimately, they were only slightly stronger than ordinary people.
They couldn't even contend with regular Squad members, let alone a Captain like Aozaki Reiji, who possessed Second Class Reiatsu.
"Sea Soul's Mouth!"
Just then, a clear, delicate shout rang out.
Immediately after, a girl was seen opening her mouth wide, and a powerful, vast spiritual power, like surging waves, spewed forth from her mouth.
This seemed somewhat similar to the Fullbring used by Sado Yasutora, both using a part of their own body as a medium to unleash their abilities…
So, what did this girl deeply love? Judging by the name, could it be her tongue?
Aozaki Reiji was slightly taken aback, clearly a bit surprised by the scene unfolding before him.
But he naturally didn't want the water waves spewing from her mouth to touch him in the slightest.
The next moment, a stunningly elegant woman, clad in a vibrant red kimono with a pair of fiercely burning flame wings extending from her back, suddenly appeared beside him.
With a gentle flick of her jade hand, a long blade shimmering with cold light slashed down.
Then, a blazing, dazzling flame shot out like a fire dragon, instantly evaporating the water wave completely.
After doing all this, the woman gracefully flew close to Aozaki Reiji.
She gently kissed his lips, her figure gradually becoming blurry and transparent, finally transforming into specks of spiritual particles that scattered and vanished into the void.
"Why is it that every time I see you, each of you is so eager to take advantage of me?"
Aozaki Reiji said, gently licking his lips with his tongue, his gaze still lingering on everyone present, as if he hadn't had enough.
This was precisely the special ability he gained after learning Bankai—
to summon the Zanpakuto spirits from his inner world into the real world to assist him in battle.
However, this was not a true Bankai ability, because his Bankai was actually just an imitation of other people's Zanpakuto abilities.
This was more like an intrinsic power that could be used without releasing the Zanpakuto.
Just like Kuchiki Kōga didn't need to release the restraints of his Zanpakuto; he only needed to softly call out "Muramasa" deep in his heart, and Muramasa would immediately materialize.
Strictly speaking, this ability was not merely about summoning Zanpakuto spirits; rather, it was achieved by extending the inner world to the real plane.
However, so far, Aozaki Reiji had only limited the scope of his inner world to Zanpakuto spirits.
Furthermore, the Reiatsu intensity of the summoned Zanpakuto spirit manifestations was limited by Aozaki Reiji's own Reiatsu.
In other words, whether these manifestations were Shikai or Bankai, their strength depended on Aozaki Reiji's own Reiatsu level.
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