The exam is approaching, and here I am, spending my entire day reading about the Holy Roman Empire and how the British used opium to conquer a country. Is this normal?
The delay in chapters will continue until the 25th, as there is an exam on the 23rd and a rest day on the 24th.
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"Shoot to kill, Shinsō!"
[Image]
The short wakizashi in Gin Ichimaru's hand instantly extended, stabbing towards the distant Kaname Tōsen.
At this moment, Kaname Tōsen's upper body had already undergone Hollowfication, covered in a white substance with significantly increased strength and speed.
[Kaname Tōsen - Image]
In an instant, he evaded Gin's strike, simultaneously taking a step forward, arriving in front of Gin Ichimaru, and reaching out to claw at him.
Gin could only raise the short wakizashi in his hand, but Tōsen's claws were already upon him.
With a loud thud, Gin was sent flying, while Kaname Tōsen planted both feet on the ground and shot towards Gin Ichimaru.
"Fast and powerful, but without releasing the Bankai, I'm afraid of killing him."
Thud.
Gin Ichimaru was struck once again, causing him to stagger backward.
Kaname Tōsen's Hollowfication was continuing, gradually covering his entire body. He transformed into a monstrous being, somewhat resembling his future Resurrección form, though not as thorough. He retained a humanoid shape but was encased in a thick layer of Hollowfied material. He looked like a creature, half-human, half-cricket, with black spikes extending from his hands.
[Kaname Tōsen's Hollowfication - Image]
At the moment of complete transformation, Kaname Tōsen's speed and strength increased once more, and he charged toward Gin Ichimaru.
"Bankai: Kamishini no Yari!"
[Bankai: Kamishini no Yari - Image]
Gin Ichimaru realized that he had no choice but to use his Bankai. In the next instant, his Kamishini no Yari extended with a swoosh.
This time, Kamishini no Yari's form changed rapidly. During its extension, it transformed into dust. By the time Kamishini no Yari reformed, it had already slashed through Kaname Tōsen's thigh.
[Attack reference - Image]
Gin Ichimaru had once claimed that Kamishini no Yari could extend up to thirteen kilometers and reach speeds of five hundred times the speed of sound, capable of cutting through anything in its path. Of course, he later denied that Kamishini no Yari was that long or fast, but he did acknowledge that it could transform into dust during extension and contained deadly poison that could dissolve cells, which were released during the extension.
[Gin's Bankai Poison dissolving cells - image]
Gin Ichimaru's ability for assassination was nearly unstoppable, but he couldn't kill Kaname Tōsen. He could only restrain him, which prevented him from using his full power.
Tōsen's wound was not deep. In an instant, the wound healed, and he lunged at Gin Ichimaru again.
"He's quite persistent," Gin Ichimaru remarked. He repeatedly struck Kaname Tōsen's body but couldn't harm him. Instead, Tōsen pounced to his side, and his arm stabbed toward Gin Ichimaru's head.
Boom!
A blue light flashed, and Kaname Tōsen was kicked, sent flying backward and crashing heavily in the distance.
Immediately, a figure appeared next to Tōsen's position and looked at Gin Ichimaru, asking, "What kind of monster is that?"
Gin Ichimaru saw the newcomer and smiled, saying, "Captain Sui-Fēng. Now I feel relieved. That guy is Captain Kaname Tōsen, who somehow turned into a Hollow. Even my Bankai couldn't do anything to him. If it weren't for you, I'd be dead by now."
"Indeed, it looks like Captain Kaname Tōsen"
[Image]
Sui-Fēng examined Kaname Tōsen's physical characteristics to confirm his identity. Then, she gritted her teeth and said, "Another Hollowfication. It seems that Kisuke Urahara is scheming behind the scenes."
Gin Ichimaru suggested, "Captain Sui-Fēng, why don't we team up and take him down?"
Sui-Fēng shook her head and said, "I think it's better to capture him and investigate Kisuke Urahara's whereabouts."
Upon hearing this, Gin Ichimaru smiled wryly and said, "He killed Yamahiko."
"What did you say?" Sui-Fēng looked at Gin Ichimaru, a disbelieving expression on her face, and asked, "How could Yamahiko have been killed?"
Gin Ichimaru replied with a bitter smile, "When I arrived here, Kaname Tōsen had already turned into that monster and attacked Yamahiko. I happened to witness him killing Yamahiko."
Sui-Fēng immediately asked, "But what about Yamahiko's body?"
Gin Ichimaru sighed and said, "His body was completely shattered by his Cero."
[Tōsen's La Mirad or Cero - Image]
A long trench could be seen extending on the ground, which was the result of Yamahiko releasing a lightning bolt known as Raikōhō, but using it as a Cero. This provided a perfect explanation for the situation.
[Raikōhō - Image]
Sui-Fēng's expression froze as she said, "How is that possible?"
But in the next moment, a figure appeared beside Sui-Fēng, and a hand reached for her neck.
"Be careful."
Gin Ichimaru drew his short wakizashi to block the attack from the insectoid Tōsen and shouted, "Captain Sui-Fēng, hurry up and kill him."
Sui-Fēng's eyes turned red, and lightning crackled around her. In the next moment, she appeared behind the Hollow and delivered a powerful kick.
[Sui-Fēng's - Image]
Kaname Tōsen turned around and threw a punch at her. There was a loud collision, and he staggered back slightly, surprising Sui-Fēng.
'He's incredibly strong,' She had only pushed him back one step.
But in the next moment, Sui-Fēng was above Kaname Tōsen, and she swung her leg horizontally.
Boom.
Kaname Tōsen was sent flying and crashed heavily into the ground far away.
Gin Ichimaru wanted to intervene, but as he moved, Sui-Fēng shouted, "Don't interfere; I'll handle this on my own."
As her words fell, Suì-Fēng's figure flashed, and she quickly reached Kaname Tōsen's side, thrusting her palm.
Splurt.
[Attack effect reference - Image]
Suì-Fēng's palm pierced into Kaname Tōsen's back, aiming to penetrate his heart. However, in the next moment, Tōsen swung his arm horizontally, aiming for Suì-Fēng's neck.
Sui-Fēng had no choice but to retract her hand and move backward.
Kaname Tōsen bent his legs and catapulted himself toward Sui-Fēng. In an instant, he reached her and threw a punch, with black spikes aimed at Sui-Fēng's face.
'So fast'
Sui-Fēng swiftly evaded, and appeared behind Kaname Tōsen. Her palm was charged with lightning-based spiritual energy, piercing toward his back.
It seemed that she was about to hit him, but Kaname Tōsen swiftly turned and blocked her with his fist.
Bang.
Sui-Fēng's palm penetrated Kaname Tōsen's arm, but in the next moment, Kaname Tōsen's leg came down forcefully.
Sui-Fēng quickly stepped back to create some distance and watched Kaname Tōsen. His wound was already healing, and she furrowed her brows.
"Fast and powerful, though not matching me in those aspects. However, his recovery rate and combat instincts are impressive. He employs a strategy of exchanging injuries, combined with formidable regenerative abilities, to force me back."
At this moment, several figures arrived, including Kenpachi Zaraki, Shunsui Kyoraku, and Sōsuke Aizen.
[Shunsui Kyoraku - Image]
Upon seeing Sui-Fēng engaged in combat, Aizen asked, "What's happening?"
Gin Ichimaru responded, "That's Captain Kaname Tōsen. He's entered a state of Hollowfication."
"Hollowfication?" Shunsui Kyoraku furrowed his brows, finding this situation troublesome.
Kenpachi Zaraki inquired, "So, if he's Hollowfied, he's no longer a Shinigami, right? Can I kill him then?"
Kenpachi Zaraki's lips curved into a smile, and he drew his Zanpakuto, preparing to approach the ongoing battle.
[Kenpachi Zaraki - Image]
However, Shinsui Kyoraku grabbed his collar, saying, "Zaraki, don't go over there."
Kenpachi Zaraki asked, "Why?"
Kenpachi Zaraki wasn't concerned about Shinsui Kyoraku's actions. The two were good friends, and Kenpachi Zaraki acknowledged Shinsui Kyoraku's strength. Besides Yachiru Kusajishi, Shinsui Kyoraku was the only person who could stop Kenpachi Zaraki from fighting when he wished to, without being attacked by him.
Gin Ichimaru sighed and said, "He killed Yamahiko."
"What?"
Kenpachi Zaraki widened his eyes, as did Shinsui Kyoraku and Sosuke Aizen, all of them showing signs of astonishment.
Yamahiko, the genius of the entire Gotei 13, a captain-level combatant, had actually died?
"He's dead?"
Kenpachi Zaraki's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said, "Then leave it to Suì-Fēng."
No one attempted to interfere with Suì-Fēng's battle, or rather, this wasn't a battle; it was revenge.
From a distance, Suì-Fēng looked at Kaname Tōsen, who had once again risen to his feet, and suddenly shouted, "Sting all Enemies to Death, Suzumebachi!"
[Suzumebachi - Image]
In the next moment, Suì-Fēng's right middle finger was covered with golden claw blades, a chain linking to her arm with armguards securing it.
Swish.
Suì-Fēng's figure disappeared from view, and when she reappeared, she was at Kaname Tōsen's abdomen, thrusting with Suzumebachi.
Plop.
Suì-Fēng used Suzumebachi to stab Kaname Tōsen's abdomen, leaving behind a butterfly-shaped pattern with four sides.
[Suzumebachi to stab Kaname Tōsen - Image]
As Kaname Tōsen attempted to strike with a punch the moment he felt the impact of Suì-Fēng's attack on his face, Suì-Fēng tapped in the same spot.
Eight butterfly patterns appeared on Kaname Tōsen's abdomen, and with a bang, his spiritual body began to disintegrate from the center of the pattern. It crumbled bit by bit until it vanished without a trace, leaving only his clothes behind.
[Eight butterfly patterns - Image]
Suì-Fēng released her Shunko, her figure slowly descending to the ground, and she gazed at the empty expanse before her. With a soft thud, she knelt on the ground.
Why, why was Yamahiko killed? How could this even happen?
Tears welled up in Suì-Fēng's eyes. She tried to hold back her tears, but they flowed uncontrollably, covering her face.
[Suì-Fēng- Image]
She had only just started to like him.
Why did every person she liked have to leave her in her life?
Why?
Just like Suì-Fēng's Shikai, Suzumebachi, which was Nigeki Kessatsu(two-hit kill), when the two people she loved the most left her life, grief had already killed Suì-Fēng.
Suì-Fēng's gaze gradually became unfocused, and with another soft thud, she collapsed on the ground, unresponsive.
~End of the chapter~
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