join p atreon.com/KeyofStars and become a Sequence 9: Reader for advance chapters | Every 100 powerstones = 1 extra chapter | Report issues @discord.com/GVBdncd9Wr
"Hold on!" Oswiel roared in his heart, his Reiatsu, dark as ink, surged like a tumultuous wave, rapidly covering his bone armor at an astonishing speed.
Crack!
A clear, loud cracking sound suddenly rang out.
"Did I… hold on?" Oswiel's heart filled with joy as his body was enveloped in white sand.
However, in the next moment, when he felt a bone-chilling pain on his face, the smile on his face vanished without a trace.
"As expected, I still couldn't block it! This Shinigami is too strong!" he said, gritting his teeth, the immense pressure distorting his face hidden beneath his mask.
Aozaki Reiji grabbed his face and mercilessly lifted him high above his head again.
Then, with a powerful swing of both hands, he sent Oswiel hurtling like a bowling ball thrown with full force, rapidly crashing into the Hollow group gathered on Las Noches's side.
In an instant, several dull thuds echoed, and several Adjuchas of considerable strength and high status were instantly turned into a pungent, crimson blood mist.
After continuously crashing through several Adjuchas, Oswiel's figure heavily sank into the sand sea.
Bang!
The ground seemed to tremble, and a giant crater was smashed into the sand sea, sending light quicksand splashing upwards.
Sung-Sun and the two other women, who arrived late, were stunned at the sight.
"This… can this even be considered a Shinigami?"
"Normally, don't Shinigami use Zanpakuto to purify Hollows?"
"And such cruel and bloody killing methods, even we terrifying Menos Grande would be ashamed of ourselves!"
"Hmph… Who exactly are you?" Oswiel struggled to his feet from the blood-soaked ground, his once intact white mask now largely shattered.
The handsome face hidden beneath the mask, which had not been seen for a long time, was finally exposed to the air.
Beneath the mask was a man of heroic appearance.
He wiped the blood from his face, opened his mouth, and gasped for air, as if he had just experienced an incredibly fierce battle.
Aozaki Reiji quickly drew Shinra Bansho, which was in Shikai state, from his waist, inserted his finger into the slightly trembling cruciform hilt, and pulled it out.
The blade slid from the sheath, and the hilt naturally fell into Aozaki Reiji's hand.
A snow-white ribbon connected to the blade, and the incredibly sharp blade shot out like an arrow from a bowstring, accurately striking an Adjuchas that was pouncing towards him.
With a scream, the powerful Hollow was instantly cut in half!
"You don't need to know my identity, and even if you did, it would be meaningless!" Aozaki Reiji's cold voice echoed in the air, revealing the majesty and dominance of a strong individual.
He approached Oswiel step by step, Shinra Bansho in his hand gleaming with a chilling light.
Each swing brought a bloody storm.
Each slash shattered and severely wounded the Adjuchas attempting to block his path, completely incapacitating them.
Sung-Sun and the two other women widened their eyes, staring at Aozaki Reiji in horror, involuntarily swallowing and trembling uncontrollably.
They cautiously and lightly moved their steps, quietly approaching Harribel, and then, upon closer inspection, saw that Harribel was severely injured.
"Lady Harribel, we're saved, you must hold on!" Sung-Sun and the two other women cried out anxiously.
Upon seeing the unharmed Sung-Sun and the two other women, Harribel let out a long sigh of relief.
Although she was full of doubts about the man who stepped forward to protect her, not understanding why he did so.
But from the current situation, this handsome man did not seem to be her enemy.
"Sigh… I am indeed too weak…" Harribel muttered to herself with a heavy heart, slowly lowering her head, her gaze falling on the wound on her abdomen.
The wound was healing at an extremely slow pace, due to her own excessive Reiatsu consumption.
Under normal circumstances, such a wound would have fully recovered in less than three seconds.
Aozaki Reiji casually glanced at the four women gathered together, a faint smile playing on the corners of his lips.
Then, his gaze locked onto Oswiel, who was not far in front of him.
As a Vasto Lorde with only Second Class Reiatsu, Oswiel was still a rare strong individual in Hueco Mundo.
Even without becoming an Arrancar, his strength was still sufficient to deal with most Captain-class opponents.
Unfortunately, today he encountered Aozaki Reiji.
"I admire your talent. Are you willing to pledge allegiance to me? As long as you are willing to follow me, I will bestow upon you even greater power!" As he spoke, the two clashed again, and Aozaki Reiji sent Oswiel reeling with a single blow.
Sharp light flickered in his eyes.
Aozaki Reiji had absolute confidence in his own strength.
He believed that with his own strength, he could easily suppress a Second Class Reiatsu Vasto Lorde Arrancar.
If he could successfully recruit Oswiel, it would undoubtedly be a great help in expanding his influence in Hueco Mundo.
Facing the olive branch extended by Aozaki Reiji, Oswiel let out a scornful laugh.
"Things have come to this, and you still dream of making me submit to you? It seems Sung-Sun and the others have chosen to surrender to you."
"Leaving aside whether I would willingly submit, even if I did agree, would you dare to trust me without reservation?"
Upon hearing this, Aozaki Reiji gently waved his hand and replied firmly:
"I am always lenient with those who are valuable. As long as you treat me with sincerity, I will surely return it with sincerity."
As soon as these words were spoken, the mocking smile that had been on Oswiel's face instantly vanished, replaced by a solemn expression as he looked into Aozaki Reiji's incredibly sincere eyes.
Oswiel quietly gazed at Aozaki Reiji.
He seemed to want to see into his deepest thoughts through those eyes, but ultimately, it was in vain.
After a brief silence, Oswiel gently shook his head and slowly said:
"I have to say, at this moment, even I am beginning to admire your magnanimity."
He paused, as if recalling something, then continued:
"If I had met a strong individual with such a broad mind as you before swearing allegiance to Lord Baraggan, I might have chosen to follow you without hesitation."
"But unfortunately, now, I am Lord Baraggan's knight, and even if I were to be buried here, I would never betray Lord Baraggan!"
When he spoke the last sentence, Oswiel's tone was exceptionally firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
join p atreon.com/KeyofStars and become a Sequence 9: Reader for advance chapters | Every 100 powerstones = 1 extra chapter | Report issues @discord.com/GVBdncd9Wr