Kryptonians: Man of Steel

Chapter 1270 Demon Sword Girl

However, at this moment, a strong impulse suddenly surged in Busujima Saeko's heart. She didn't want to let Luther leave like this, and didn't want to miss the opportunity to communicate with him again. The last time they met, she had not learned more from Luther, and this time, she didn't want to leave any regrets.

"Please wait a moment, Mr. Luther!"

There was a hint of urgency in Busujima Saeko's voice. She stepped forward quickly and stopped in front of Luther. "Are you free now?"

Luther stopped, turned around, and looked at Busujima Saeko gently, as if he had guessed what she was going to say next.

"What's the matter with you?"

Busujima Saeko took a deep breath and mustered up her courage to say, "I would like to ask you how to transform my spiritual power into the muscle strength of my spiritual body?"

Luther shook his head slightly, his tone carrying a hint of earnestness: "So that's why. Saeko, you haven't even completed your Zanpakutō's Shikai yet, this step is indeed a little too hasty for you."

However, Busujima Saeko did not back down. She looked up at Luther, her eyes gleaming with an unyielding light: "But, Mr. Luther, didn't you choose this path without releasing your Zanpakutō? I believe that as long as I work hard enough, I can do it too."

"When did you develop the illusion that I hadn't completed the release of my Zanpakutō?"

Luther asked back with a smile.

"what?"

Hearing Luther ask this, Busujima Saeko immediately realized the problem.

Yes, Mr. Luther never said that he did not complete the liberation of his Zanpakutō, he just said that he did not have such fancy abilities.

"Saeko, you may not understand that rashly converting spiritual power into muscle power is tantamount to strangling your own future. The reason why I was able to take this path is because I have honed my Zanpakutō and spiritual pressure to the extreme, and I dared to make such an attempt only after I completed the liberation of my Zanpakutō. Even so, I did not completely convert my spiritual power into muscle power, but retained a considerable portion of spiritual pressure for emergency use."

He continued to slowly describe his own path: "The reason why Kurosaki Ichigo can walk on this path so smoothly is because he has extraordinary talent and strength. For others, if they want to completely transform their spiritual pressure into muscle strength, it would be difficult to reach his level, let alone defeat a strong man like Hougyoku Aizen."

"Captain-level spiritual pressure may be able to create captain-level muscle strength, but this does not mean that you can be invincible. Although the muscle strength path is powerful, it is only the basic value that is strong. It is equivalent to abandoning the unique Zanpakutō ability of the Shinigami in exchange for physical strength comparable to that of an Arrancar, or even stronger. Such a choice can certainly make you stronger than spiritual pressure masters of the same level in most cases, because the basic value has no shortcomings and is too balanced, but it also means that in a few cases, you may be crushed by spiritual pressure masters of the same level."

"For example, when you encounter an opponent with a rule-based Zanpakutō, or a rule-based ability user, your muscle strength may not be useful. This is because the power of rules can often transcend physical and numerical limitations and reach a level that is close to the law."

After Luther explained it in detail to Busujima Saeko, her originally confused and bewildered mind gradually became clear.

Only then did she realize how superficial and one-sided her previous understanding of Luther was, and how narrow her knowledge of Zanpakuto and spiritual power was.

"I see... There really is no shortcut to becoming stronger. Every step needs to be taken steadily and firmly."

Busujima Saeko whispered softly.

"So, if you are determined to embark on the path of strengthening your muscles, then the first threshold you need to cross is - Bankai."

Luther said.

"Bankai?"

Busujima Saeko repeated softly, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

Currently, she has not even achieved the most basic initial release. This requirement is undoubtedly a huge challenge to her current abilities.

But there was no sign of retreat on her face. On the contrary, her eyes were shining with an indomitable light.

Seeing this, Luther nodded slightly, as if he was not surprised by Busujima Saeko's reaction.

“Remember, the improvement of strength is never achieved overnight. It requires time, sweat, and persistence after countless failures.”

After saying this, he turned around and left.

"Then...can we meet again?"

As Saeko Busujima looked at Luther's departing back, she felt an inexplicable emotion in her heart. Perhaps it was the fear of the unknown, or perhaps it was the desire to meet again. The two intertwined, making it difficult for her to express in words.

Hearing this, Luther paused and slowly turned around.

"I think you asked the same question last time I left."

Busujima Saeko was stunned for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, which contained both relief and self-mockery.

"That's right."

she said softly.

Luther nodded, his figure flickered in a faint light, and then disappeared without a trace in an instant, as if he had never existed.

Busujima Saeko stood where she was, her eyes following the direction where Luther disappeared. After a long time, she took a deep breath and retracted her gaze, with an unprecedented determination flashing in her eyes.

"Next time, I will definitely find an opportunity!"

She swore secretly, her voice was small but firm as a rock.

She knew that she still had a long way to go if she wanted to fight alongside Luther, but this gap was her motivation to move forward.

After returning home, Busujima Saeko closed the door and shut out the noise from the outside world.

Inside the house, everything is simple and tidy, revealing the owner's rigor and self-discipline.

"Sword Zen, as well as the Zhan Quan Zou Gui, must be practiced even harder."

Busujima Saeko started her daily practice.

After a lot of hard training in cutting, punching and escaping ghosts, she began to practice sword meditation.

However, unlike the previous time when Tozen gained nothing, this time, Busujima Saeko heard a faint sound coming from the sword.

"…say…my…name…"

Busujima Saeko's heart moved, and she realized that her Zanpakutō was about to be released.

She immediately listened carefully.

Then, Busujima Saeko heard the name of her sword.

"Go wild, Demon Sword Princess!"

The Zanpakutō in his hand was immediately released, and his spiritual pressure was enhanced.

Luther saw it all.

"Yotohime, what a fitting sword."

Yaodaoji: A girl holding a huge demon sword.

He was originally a human, but for some reason he became dependent on the demon sword.

He usually looks a little gloomy and rarely talks to others.

But she becomes a different person when fighting, cruel and warlike. No one can escape her magic sword, and countless souls are killed by her sword. After she calms down, she will blame herself for hurting too many people.

(End of this chapter)