northernbook Chapter 612 I'm enough on my own
Chapter 612 I'm enough on my own
Yuko's praise was genuinely heartfelt. This wasn't just Shunpo, which allowed one to see the movement trajectory; it was Shunpo that interfered with the movement process through her Zanpakuto, directly reaching the result. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a spatial jump.
However, those words do sound rather irritating.
"Humph."
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni exerted force, attempting to use his strength to fling Ikuko away.
Yuko's figure did indeed disappear from his side, but it wasn't because he had knocked her away with a single strike. He suddenly felt a lightness on the blade, and without much thought, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni raised his hand and slashed to the side.
"Slay him with a stroke!!!"
It looks ordinary, without the release of the Zanpakuto in the draw slash, but the blade is secretly mixed with unimaginable spiritual pressure fluctuations. Once you are hit by it, you will probably be instantly vaporized by the high temperature on it, and there will not even be time for a wound to form.
Unfortunately, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's every move was under Ikuko's keen observation, and he showed no surprise whatsoever.
Qiang~
The sharp sound of weapons clashing exploded, and a heat wave that seemed to distort the air emanated from the blade, sending a scorching aura rushing towards us.
Faced with such intense heat, Yu Zi smiled and said, "If the old man wants to hold back, then we'll take our leave first."
As Yuko uttered these words, she swung the scabbard in her left hand and swung it straight at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's aged face, showing no regard for the elderly.
Bear!!!
Blazing flames erupted from Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's body in an instant. At the same time, as the flames took shape, Yuuko's figure vanished abruptly, and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni raised his Zanpakuto, which was wrapped in raging flames, and swung it at nothing.
"All things turn to ashes, the flowing blade is like fire!"
The surrounding air seemed to be heating up, and many Shinigami with weaker spiritual pressure had already started to sweat on their foreheads.
It should be noted that any Grim Reaper who can appear here is at least a high-ranking official.
Yuko's figure inexplicably appeared directly in front of her. Looking at the aged figure blocking the interdimensional gate, she couldn't help but mutter:
"All things will turn to ashes?"
"I felt like I was being restrained."
"Idiot, be serious!" Yoruichi broke out in a cold sweat, not daring to relax, and kept a wary eye on her surroundings.
Yoruichi, Kisuke Urahara, and Tessai Girihishi formed a triangle on the outer edge, confronting a group of Shinigami.
In the center of the three, Hirako and the others were stuffed into artificial bodies, piled up there like dolls.
The outer perimeter was formed by the remaining captain-level Grim Reapers, followed by the vice-captains of each team and a group of executive officers, almost completely surrounding them.
The others haven't made a move yet because old man Yamamoto hasn't given the order. Once he gives the order, this group of people will probably come up and arrest them all.
The chances of a direct breakthrough are extremely slim; this battle absolutely cannot be delayed.
The key point is whether Yuko can stop old man Yamamoto.
The old man stood in front of the interdimensional gate, clearly determined to stop them.
In response to Yoruichi's sarcastic remark, Ikuko raised her Zanpakuto at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni without turning her head: "Then let's see if your flames can burn away my Musou."
"Disorder, formless butterfly."
Yuko quietly released her Zanpakuto; the blade remained unchanged, and the prisms in the arena did not appear.
The captains, including Unohana Retsu and Kuchiki Ginrei, were slightly taken aback.
Not the same.
Has that Zanpakuto truly been unleashed?
But if there is no liberation, what is the reason?
There's no reason, is there?
They've seen what Ikuko's Zanpakuto looks like when it's unleashed.
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni also frowned slightly, then snorted coldly: "Playing tricks."
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's eyes sharpened, his aged gaze like a sword drawn from its sheath, revealing its full edge. As he stepped forward, the Zanpakuto wrapped in intense heat and flames suddenly fell down.
"torch!"
boom! ! !
An indescribable, terrifying heatwave suddenly erupted from the blade, instantly igniting the air in the entire courtyard. The ground cracked, and the edges of the buildings began to melt. The captains present all felt a burning pain on their skin and retreated hastily.
"They're here!" Kisuke Urahara said solemnly, knowing full well how terrifying Ryujin Jakka was.
The flames transformed into a fire tornado, sweeping towards the group directly in front of them.
However, facing flames powerful enough to instantly vaporize even a captain-level Grim Reaper, Yuko showed no fear. Her golden, double pupils reflected the raging sea of fire, appearing unusually calm.
Just as Kisuke and the others were about to move the people away, Ikuko lowered her body slightly and spoke.
"I'm about to make my move, I've got the timing right."
Before everyone could have any doubts, the fire tornado carrying immense spiritual pressure was already approaching, but they still chose to trust Yuuko.
The tall and imposing Wo Ling Tiezhai simply grabbed everyone, hugged them, and even tucked two people under his armpits, managing to drag them all along.
What are your plans?
Upon seeing this, the team captains couldn't help but lean forward slightly.
This look makes it seem like they're about to break through head-on.
Before her eyes, bright flames rose in Yuko's pupils, and the scorching heat made her feel as if her whole body was burning, and her skin was about to crack.
Yuko licked her lips; she could interfere with this level of spiritual pressure.
Yuko's golden eyes rippled, splitting into two pupils. As she exhaled a puff of white breath, she stepped forward, and her Zanpakuto fell straight down.
"Snow Breathing - Fourteen Forms - Dance of Reason".
There was no wind of blades, no collision of spiritual pressure.
But a bizarre scene did indeed occur.
The flames, powerful enough to incinerate the heavens and destroy the earth, seemed to be split apart by an invisible wall a meter away from Yuko, surging past her sides.
The flames remained scorching, and the laws still applied. However, the flames' attempt to burn them was thwarted, as if they had encountered a strong gust of wind and were naturally separated.
"Wh...what?!" Jushiro Ukitake was so shocked by what he saw that he was speechless.
Kyoraku Shunsui also looked up, his eyes, hidden beneath his straw hat, revealing a look of horror: "What did she do?"
It was completely different from the information they knew about Zanpakuto.
They could understand if the flames were moved away by the prism, but the way they are now, it's as if the flames automatically avoided Yuko and the others.
Without giving them any time to think, Yuko slashed the flames in two with her sword and stepped out of the flames. Her appearance had been completely restored. Red markings covered her face, and her golden double pupils coldly stared at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni in front of her, like a demon god wrapped in flames.
To be distracted by concealing one's appearance when dealing with a master of this caliber is simply too arrogant.
Before anyone could be shocked by her appearance, Yuko had already disappeared from the spot.
Yoruichi gritted her teeth: "Keep up!"
At the critical moment, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni reacted and shouted, "Stop them!"
"Feel sorry!"
Ukitake Jushiro gave a soft apology and unleashed his Zanpakuto, attacking them.
Kyoraku Shunsui sighed and then followed.
Retsu Unohana shook her head slightly and stepped back behind the group, choosing not to follow.
Today, her mission is not to stop Yuko, but to treat the injured team members in time. It is exactly what she wants to avoid confronting Yuko.
In the past, right and wrong, friends and such had nothing to do with her. If she could fight to her heart's content, she would definitely choose to fight Yuko to the death.
But now, she hopes that Yuko can successfully leave.
Seeing this, the other captains also took action, showing no intention of holding back.
"They really show no mercy."
Yoruichi gritted her teeth. After all, they were colleagues. These bastards!
Faced with the captain-level spiritual pressure surging from all directions, Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihouin exchanged a glance and nodded in tacit agreement.
"instant……"
huh~
Just as everyone was closing in and about to attack Yoruichi and Kisuke Urahara, a sharp gust of wind came from behind.
"What?" Everyone paused instinctively, including Yoruichi and the other person.
The captains looked down and saw a pure white samurai sword, without a tsuba (handguard), gleaming brightly in the ground, as if telling them something.
Stop ahead.
Click! ! !
The snow-white blade suddenly burst forth with scarlet blood, which instantly surged out and transformed into sharp, blood-red ice in the air.
Left with no other choice, everyone had to temporarily avoid the attack and retreat behind them, looking in the direction of the assault.
Then, his pupils dilated instantly.
Yuko was enveloped in crimson lightning, her long white hair moved without wind, and her golden eyes sharply stared at the crowd as she slowly retracted her thrown sword.
Putting aside the details of his appearance and unexpected abilities, what shocked everyone the most was...
One side of the wall was billowing with dust and smoke, and there was a long, charred black mark on the ground that stretched from in front of Yuko all the way into the dust and smoke.
Although I don't know exactly what happened, but...
"Old Man Shan failed?" Kyoraku Shunsui said incredulously.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yoruichi and Urahara Kika did not back down. They advanced through a sea of blood-red ice without any hindrance, and the ice spikes and thorns retreated wherever they went.
"Well done, Yuko!"
Yoruichi couldn't help but praise her.
Kisuke Urahara had a bead of cold sweat on his forehead. This was truly outrageous; he had actually sent the Captain-Commander flying.
“Enter the interdimensional gate first.” A hint of goodwill appeared on Yu Zi’s cold face.
She warily observed the group of captains.
Just as Yoruichi and the others approached Ikuko, a powerful spiritual pressure suddenly struck.
Bear!!!
A fiery slash shot out from the dust and smoke, sweeping across the blood-red ice ground and piercing straight through a dark, charred road, melting all the surrounding ice.
Yuko's ice is essentially blood, but it still cannot escape the fate of being burned by flames.
"Chengguo Yanshang!"
The flame that attacked the group expanded, forming a net-like encirclement.
It is impossible to completely interfere.
In Yuko's eyes, there was no situation where the size and quality of the spirit particles could not be determined. She easily judged that her ability could not completely affect Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's slash.
Yoruichi exclaimed, "Ikuko!"
"give it to me."
Yuko took a deep breath, her eyes slightly narrowed, and she gripped her Zanpakuto tightly with focused concentration.
He then waved his left hand, and the Asura Blade appeared out of thin air in his hand, unleashing a blood-red slash from the ground.
At the same time, her right hand did not stop, and her Zanpakuto followed closely behind, slashing horizontally in front of her.
"A Dance Against All Reason: Dispelling Disaster"
A red and a purple cross-shaped slash formed a protective shield in front of Yuko.
The blazing flames crashed against it, only to be deflected back as if by flowing water, or even canceled out by each other.
But this resistance did not last long before it broke through Yuko's moves and overwhelmed her.
However, Yuuko had successfully withstood Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's attack, and taking advantage of this moment, Yoruichi and her group stood in front of the gate.
Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro both changed their expressions and flashed away, trying to bypass Ikuko and go directly to Yoruichi and the others.
"I told you, your opponent is me!"
Yuko hurled her left-hand Shura like a throwing knife, grazing Kyoraku Shunsui's cheek before landing in front of the two of them. Then, a burst of blood-red ice spikes erupted from the point of impact, spreading out instantly and sealing the interdimensional gate within it.
"Hey, hey, hey, Miss Yuko, when did you ever say such a thing?" A bead of cold sweat trickled down Kyoraku Shunsui's forehead. He turned his head slightly and saw that Yuko's left hand once again conjured up an identical blade out of thin air.
Yuko ignored him and looked past the two of them at Yoruichi and the others.
Although she managed to stop Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro, the remaining captains still managed to break through the ice and block Yoruichi and the others' path.
"Don't even think about leaving!" The 11th Division Captain, the tall and imposing Kenpachi Oni, blocked his way.
Although in Yuko's opinion, this guy, despite being known as Kenpachi, is far less powerful than Hana and that Kenpachi Zaraki, he is still a guy with some strength.
Yu Zi clicked her tongue; this was indeed a tricky situation.
She glanced at Retsu Unohana in the crowd, thankfully Unohana didn't make a move.
As long as they can hold off old man Yamamoto, Yoruichi and Kisuke will have no trouble dealing with the others.
It's not about defeating them, but about successfully escorting Woling Tiezhai into the Transcendent Gate. That's much easier than defeating them.
“I’ll tell you now.” Yu Zi smiled slightly at the two people in front of her. “I’ll trouble you two to play with me.”
Kyoraku Shunsui opened his mouth, about to speak, when a voice carrying a hint of anger rang out from behind Ikuko.
"It seems I have truly been underestimated."
Even without turning around, Yuko could feel the heat wave gradually approaching from behind.
The heat seemed to be melting her.
Yuko looked around. With the release of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's power, apart from the captain, the vice-captain and the seat officer had completely left the courtyard.
This is only the initial release and it's already this powerful, imagine how amazing the bankai would be!
Yu Zi, with a smug look on her face, turned around and said, "Old man, you have to admit defeat when you get old."
"My mind was already foggy, I couldn't tell good from bad, and my skills couldn't keep up either."
"Do you realize how easily you could be usurped?"
Kyoraku Shunsui's eyelids twitched repeatedly. This guy... he really dares to say that.
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni remained unfazed, completely unaffected by Yuuko's trash talk, and his deep voice rang out: "What explanation do you have for this attitude?"
"What's the explanation?" Yuko scratched her horn in confusion, looking down at herself. "Didn't you already know that?"