Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training.

Chapter 347, Section 356: Fusion

The power of the mountain master alone is far from enough to bring this battle to an end.

After all, while the Blazing Blade's attack power is incredibly strong, neither its characteristics nor its effects make it the most 'correct' choice in this situation.

Indiscriminate attacks are far too deadly.

Taking this into consideration, Yuma Shizuka also lowered the katana she was holding.

After observing the other party make such a move, it floated in the air and looked down at Yhwach.

He furrowed his brow without making it obvious.

uninteresting.

Although he would not resist slaughtering defenseless opponents, at this moment he was prepared to sever ties with the past.

It can not only destroy Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, but also cause the death of his successor...

Is there anything more exciting or joyful in the world than this?
It probably doesn't exist.

Yhwach was fully prepared for a fierce battle, but Shizuya Arima's actions at this moment silently shattered his resolve...

How despicable!

Even in a life-or-death situation, do you still want to disgust others?
At this moment, Yuhaba felt disgusted and annoyed by Arima Shizuya's behavior.

But... never mind.

After all, if you think about it carefully, this is probably the limit of what is called the Grim Reaper.

What can this young man possibly achieve if even Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni couldn't do it?
Conversely, if the sword demon from a thousand years ago were to come now, he might not perform as well as the guy in the present.

Having already made up my mind, I naturally wouldn't hesitate in the slightest.

Yhwach sighed almost imperceptibly.

"If that's the case, then..."

I couldn't finish my words.

Because in the very next instant, he clearly saw that Arima Shizuka also closed her eyes at that moment.

Cutting off sight? This act itself is meaningless. And Yhwach quickly noticed the change…

The spiritual pressure emanating from the other party is constantly increasing.

Is it a desperate struggle?
interesting.

Retracting his earlier rude remarks, Yhwach's previously calm face twisted into a ferocious expression once more.

A true bloody battle only has meaning when it reaches this level.

But what can Shizuka Arima do at this moment?

If the Soul Society were to rely solely on the power of the Zanka no Tachi, it would have already erupted into a sea of ​​fire before even slicing through his Blood Armor...

So what was Shizuya Arima's answer?

It is also extremely simple.

'The remaining spiritual pressure is about one-third...'

'Although there's some pressure, it's enough.'

'After all, there are others covering the rear, so it doesn't matter if we use ourselves to the point of exhaustion at a time like this...'

After constantly weighing the pros and cons in her mind, Arima Shizuka quickly came to a conclusion and opened her eyes again.

He looked at Yhwach's figure in the air.

He had already made predictions about the other party before he even began to act.

As the competition deepens, Shizuka Arima will also make judgments on these plans and predictions, and continue to consider whether these plans need to be implemented.

At this moment.

Kisuke Urahara, who was watching from a short distance away, couldn't help but sigh.

"Things are starting to get complicated."

Kurosaki Ichigo looked over, quite puzzled.

"Uh...what do you mean?"

"Literal meaning, Kurosaki-kun."

Mr. Urahara subconsciously reached for his waist, but unfortunately, he seemed to have been in too much of a hurry to leave today...

So much so that he didn't even bring his signature folding fan with him.

Ah, it makes one feel somewhat 'uneasy'.

"Getting back to the main point, how does Kurosaki-kun view the current situation?"

The sudden question surprised Little Strawberry, but he quickly recovered.

"Uh... if it were up to me, then it would be..."

After a brief moment of choking back tears.

Ichigo Kurosaki made his own judgment.

"Mr. Arima has the upper hand."

"Wow! As expected of you~ Your words are quite insightful."

Kisuke Urahara had the same judgment at this moment.

This guy, who usually kept his words to himself and had an extremely shady way of doing things, hid his gaze under his fisherman's hat at this moment, yet an uncontrollable sharpness still emanated from him.

At this moment, everyone else sees Arima as being at a disadvantage. But that's just an illusion...

After all, only a few people know his true strength.

As the culmination of the three forces, even if they are not attacking in their true forms, they are still not equals to Yhwach.

"Yes, it's almost here."

As Kisuke Urahara's soft chanting subsided, Shizuya Arima, who was feeling the surge of power within his body, began to feel it.

Take a deep breath and slightly raise your head.

“Hey, Yuha... no, Your Majesty.”

Appropriate respect won't change the outcome, and besides...

If nothing unexpected happens, this will be the last time Arima Shizuya uses such honorifics to address the person in front of him.

Consider it a farewell to your past.

Yhwach looked down at the person in front of him. Although he didn't quite understand what the guy was thinking, it didn't stop him from responding.

"What's the matter."

If you die again this time... will you be resurrected?

"Ha, I can't make any judgments about things that are unknown. Let's wait until you've done it before we talk about it."

Although she hadn't expected the other person to be able to answer, upon hearing it now, Arima Shizuka couldn't help but sigh.

As Yhwach said, who can say for sure what has never happened?

Yes, that's exactly why.

Only then will it be worth trying.

boom! ! !
As his thoughts settled, a boiling tendency began to emerge from Arima Shizuya.

Despite the powerful eruption that seemed capable of shattering the sky and breaking through the clouds, Yhwach remained completely unmoved.

For a strong person, achieving this level simply through sheer force of will... is entirely within their capabilities.

After all, the soul has been trained to this extent over a long period of time, and in essence, its life form has already transcended this world.

Even if Arima Shizuka couldn't achieve this level of skill right now, it would only confuse Yhwach.

but……

This kind of expected thing definitely lacks the sense of surprise that should be there.

Inevitably, a hint of regret appeared on the tyrant's face.

That's all. It's merely a simple exploitation and unleashing of spiritual pressure. While the power generated through such a rudimentary method is undoubtedly intense, it's definitely no match for him...

So, is that the end?

The answer is naturally no.

It was only at this moment that Shizuka Arima began to try to mobilize the power that belonged to her alone.

With a faint buzzing sound emanating from within her body, a strange and distorted light appeared on Arima Shizuya's body.

A heavy, deep blackness, as if some indescribable 'blackness' was slowly emerging from his body.

Arima Shizuya's breathing became rapid, and his brows furrowed at that moment.

clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap clap...

A series of explosions came from his body.

The skin on its surface began to writhe, and amidst these strange and eerie echoes, Arima Shizuya's body twisted slightly, then with a soft "poof"...

His clothes were torn.

At this moment, a milky-white, swollen armor appeared on his right hand. It clung tightly to Arima Shizuya's body, like some kind of symbiotic tissue, inextricably linked to him.

"..."

what is this?
Even someone as powerful as Habach could not fully grasp the current situation at this moment.

He looked at Arima Shizuka, who also had a rather painful expression on her face, as if she were enduring some kind of inhuman torture, to the point that she couldn't help but clench her teeth.

Subsequently.

Arima Shizuya's face began to contort in a blurry way.

A milky white substance surged out like a tide, instantly covering more than half of the surface.

As these indescribable gelatinous substances emerged, they twisted and turned like some kind of parasite until they finally became a white mask covering half of the face.

Arima Shizuka seemed to have been relieved, and let out a long sigh of relief.

done.

The power of the void manifests at this moment.

Arima Shizuya's already considerable power showed signs of further advancement at this moment.

Even within the previously translucent turbulent currents, there were now unsettling and unsettling black fluctuations...

Habach's expression turned somewhat strange.

He grasped the crux of the problem in an instant and understood the other party's actions at that moment.

The opponent completely integrated the power symbolizing emptiness into their body...

but.

"Why……"

We didn't do this before?
Does she think she's not worth his full effort?
Although he didn't understand Harbach's thoughts, Arima Shizuya, who was breathing heavily at the moment, could only manage a rather forced smile.

"Why? That's because... this power isn't stable enough yet."

To fuse forces of different natures.

Although no one in the Three Realms has done anything similar yet.

However, Ichigo Kurosaki in the original work has already made enough attempts.

With the help of the Spirit King and his foresight regarding the stock market, Shizuka Arima has developed his philosophy to the level of a true 'sage'.

The fusion of multiple powers is not simply a matter of 'using' them, but rather an act that needs to penetrate the flesh and reach deep into the soul.

The most obvious example is Ichigo after her Zanpakuto was reforged.

When Ichigo Kurosaki wields two swords and fully unleashes his power, parts of his body will uncontrollably become ethereal.

This serves as a visual symbol of 'fusion'.

The power will penetrate the soul and manifest itself in the user's physical form in the most direct way.

However, there is also a reason for Habach's problem... After all, if he could unleash his true power, why not take action immediately?

The absence of a soul...

That is the problem that the person in question is facing right now.

At this moment, Arima Shizuya only represents the void and the Quincy.

As for those symbols of humanity and death... they had already disappeared from the Soul Society long ago.

Although there are similar backup plans nowadays, before piecing together the missing parts, Arima Shizuka also cannot know the consequences of forcibly merging them.

If possible.

The person involved did not want to make this attempt.

Although not a researcher, not taking unnecessary risks is also a commendable quality.

Fortunately.

The outcome is always good...

With a long sigh, Arima Shizuka slowly stood up and stood in place again.

His armor was still writhing, and compared to Ichigo Kurosaki's state in the original work, Shizuya Arima's appearance at this moment was obviously more 'unstable'.

puff……

Seeing the long white tail that suddenly appeared behind Arima Shizuya, Yuha Bach couldn't help but slightly curl the corners of his mouth upwards.

Although he did not have any knowledge in this area—even just based on intuition, the founder of the Quincy could understand a certain unwritten principle.

True strength lies in those who are truly 'effortless'.

While facing the enemy, one can still maintain one's own image and then use a variety of methods to defeat the opponent... This is the demeanor of a true strongman.

In contrast, it is not surprising that the weaker party, in its struggle and effort, often reveals its ugly side.

Habach, as if victory was assured, revealed a meaningful smile.

"How ugly..."

That being said.

For someone who fights and struggles to survive without caring about their appearance... Habach also showed some respect for them.

"If this continues to be so twisted, it will only make you look more pathetic. Shizuya Arima, let me put an end to your life."

A one-sided declaration of power by the superior.

This indicates that at this moment, Habach felt there were no more variables.

He raised his left hand high above his head, and although there was no chanting, the scattered points of light began to converge and merge.

Until a bright blue halo formed in the tyrant's palm.

Things like stardust began to fall from the sky. Habach waved his left hand in front of him, and the halo began to expand and grow...

Then it began to shine even brighter.

Bang bang bang bang bang! ! !
A series of deafening roars resounded as a pillar of light, powerful enough to reach the heavens, surrounded Arima Shizuya, completely enveloping him.

Those were solemn and enormous crosses; just seeing their outlines sent a shiver down one's spine...

"Honor of the Sanctuary"

A deep blue light was reflected in Habach's eyes, and at this moment, a hint of melancholy seemed to appear on his serious and ruthless face.

As the pinnacle of Quincy techniques, this is the ultimate offensive that Yhwach has developed.

"Once you step into it, you will be cleansed by the rain of light, stripping away all your sins."

And you now...

That matches perfectly.

The light began to fall, but before that...

Arima Shizuya's body has already begun to move.

(End of this chapter)