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

Chapter 348, Section 357: Like a Wild Beast

The beam of light that descended from the sky had buried everything in sight.

Like a surging tide, it began to rise, roll, and swirl, its force constantly swirling... painting everything within its reach with a sacred azure hue.

Yhwach seemed to become a saint who controlled everything, displaying an unparalleled presence at this moment.

He looked down at him from his elevated position...

Arima Shizuya, who seemed about to take action, was ultimately swallowed up by the torrent.

"..."

A brief moment of choking back tears.

What followed immediately was literal contempt.

Yhwach silently raised his head slightly, his already serious face now showing obvious disdain.

really……

This last-minute attempt will not bring about any meaningful change.

A confrontation between strong individuals should be handled with ease, and such a temporary attempt is unlikely to bring about any change.

As for Arima Shizuya at this moment.

The saying "a donkey in Guizhou has run out of tricks" probably describes this situation perfectly.

How tragic.

The sense of superiority that came with being in a superior position made Yhwach feel a little pity at this moment... Of course, this was only a fleeting thought.

Tyrants are never known for their benevolence and righteousness; having fallen to such a state, death is the best outcome for them.

However, in the instant that the thoughts settled.

Amidst the azure ocean currents, a sudden, unexpected figure appeared!
As if breaking through layers of constraints, he charged straight toward Yhwach with an indomitable spirit!
The timing of this guy's appearance was so abrupt that even the ancestor of the Quincy couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

A physical body breaking through the sacred realm to receive praise?

Although the reaction was not slow, in a standoff of this magnitude, even such a pause was enough to change the course of the battle.

Yhwach was grabbed by the neck by the other party...

"what!"

A sharp, explosive sound rang in his ears, and Yhwach felt as if he had crashed into some unseen behemoth, and his whole body was lifted up uncontrollably.

The speed was so fast, it was almost exaggerated, that it made people turn their heads away.

Because at this very moment, everyone fighting in Soul Society could see a bright golden light shooting vertically upwards into the sky.

A fierce standoff that is visible to the naked eye!
goo...

The howling wind bit past his ear, and Yhwach's eyes narrowed slightly.

My throat tightened at that moment.

Keep in mind that he has already used his blood armor ability...

With Yhwach's own abilities, he shouldn't have looked too badly attacked even when facing Yamamoto's slashes.

However, at this moment, he experienced significant physical discomfort.

It seems that this method of attack itself was enough to have some unknown effects on him.

At this moment, he could only catch glimpses of the other's figure through the hazy light and shadow... He saw that Arima Shizuya, who had not yet been able to make out any human form, was now completely blurred.

Almost half of the person had been transformed into the shape of a monster.

If it were merely a change in appearance, it wouldn't be so alarming. But Yhwach also saw that the other's pupils had turned completely black...

When the soul is tainted and bleached black, it will exhibit this distorted and gloomy hue.

Without a doubt, this is a symbol that Arima Shizuya has completely integrated the power of the Hollow.

"In order to break free from me and defeat me, you are willing to transform your soul into this mindless beast?"

It's just a desperate measure.

How could the mighty ruler of the Shadow Empire be suppressed by such a beast?!
Yhwach's expression suddenly turned ferocious. He stretched out his right hand and gripped the wrist that was stuck in front of his neck tightly.

Bloodstained outfit.

The various spiritual particles hidden within the blood vessels, originally connected together for defense, pieced together into a solidified form...

Under Yhwach's command, these spirit particles let out sharp roars and began another round of 'permutations and combinations'.

They abandoned their defense.

Instead, it mixes into the bloodstream, acting like an accelerator pump, pushing the body to circulate faster and operate more efficiently...

Until the limits are broken.

"Get out of my way!"

With a sharp shout, Yhwach slightly opened his right hand. A shimmering light appeared in his palm, the azure radiance converging like flowing water, finally transforming into a sharp spirit blade.

Swing upwards... Slash!

There wasn't even the slightest obstruction; Arima Shizuya's right hand was completely severed at the joint.

Even at this moment, his forearm was still hanging on Yhwach's body.

The two sides then created some distance between themselves.

"Humph……"

Disdainful of touching the filthy limbs, Yhwach's body, as if boiling with blood, began to twist like flames, completely burning Arima Shizuya's arm to ashes.

He paid the price of an arm, but didn't even get hurt in the slightest.

So-called wildness is nothing more than this.

Not worth it...

Before the words could even fully form in his mind, Arima Shizuka simply lowered her right hand indifferently.

Flesh and blood transformed into writhing worms, struggling amidst the roaring sounds before the storm, rushing towards the areas untouched by the rain...

At a speed visible to the naked eye.

A brand new arm rapidly formed from the severed opening, until it finally became identical to the original.

Shizuka Arima also raised her hand, making a clenching and then relaxing motion...

"Hey."

Seeing the smug smile on the face of the person in front of him, Yhwach could only remain silent.

This behavior is essentially more akin to provocation.

But arguing with wild animals is pointless.

The only way to conquer the other side is through force.

"Humph……"

With a cold snort, Yhwach brandished his spirit blade and lunged straight at him.

With the Bloodlust Armor, Yhwach's physical abilities have been significantly enhanced in all aspects, allowing him to easily overpower his original self!
The azure flames surged and boiled as Yhwach, wielding his spirit blade, brought it down heavily!

And things turned out exactly as he had predicted.

At this moment, Arima Shizuya was no match for him at all.

Just blocking the slash seemed to require using all his strength... However, after entering this state, Arima Shizuya seemed to have completely lost his mind.

After barely managing to parry the attack, he completely gave up on defense.

He let the spirit blade fall into his shoulder with its momentum, slicing through his flesh and cutting open his body... while he roared and grabbed Yhwach's collar.

Subsequently.

Arima Shizuka also swung the Broken Flame Katana in her hand.

Although it hasn't reached its most subdued state, the intense heat is still overwhelming and puts a lot of pressure on people.

Yhwach scrambled back to defend, deflecting the attack that came his way, and roared.

"Are you crazy!"

That's probably true.

Arima Shizuka also directly discarded the Zanpakuto in her hand.

Since we're already on the defensive and can't find a way to continue the attack, it's the right choice to temporarily put them on hold.

With her hands freed, Arima Shizuka was finally able to launch a further offensive.

His clenched left fist rained down, almost every blow landing squarely on Yhwach's face.

The defensive capabilities of a moving health set are far inferior to those of a static health set.

The defensive components collapsed almost instantly, accompanied by a decline in defensive strength.

What is now exposed is Yhwach's 'physical body'.

The sound of flesh striking flesh against bone was exceptionally crisp... because it was the simplest and most straightforward collision.

But soon, the sound began to become thicker.

It's like tapping the ground with a damp towel soaked in running water; the slightly damp and dull echo is a sign that flesh and bone have become mixed together, forming some kind of wretched mess.

"what!!!"

After a shrill, defiant roar.

A bright wave of energy erupted from Yhwach's body.

It's not simply about unleashing spiritual pressure; rather, it's about surrounding oneself with a technique similar to the Divine Annihilation Arrow, creating a kind of 'vacuum layer'.

Anyone who gets close to it will be uncontrollably attacked by the torrent of spiritual particles.

Through this method... Yhwach was also able to take a short rest at this moment.

"Damn guy..."

He covered his face and lowered his head.

Yhwach's throat churned as he uttered some resentful words.

Compared to a real, bloody battle, the way he was being torn apart like a wild beast was completely unacceptable to him!

The physical harm is far less significant than the emotional impact at this moment.

unforgivable.

Even if it means killing... we will absolutely not let that guy die easily!
It was almost at the same time.

Suddenly, a hand reached out from the torrent before Yhwach.

This caused the person involved, who had been harboring resentment, to freeze slightly.

This is……

Washed and ravaged by the torrent.

It was as if they were being attacked by the Holy Annihilation Arrow to the fullest extent every minute and every second.

The skin and flesh evaporated almost instantly.

As for the nerves, tendons, and blood hidden deep within, they offered only a token resistance at this moment…

The stark white bones were the only thing that remained.

But even so.

Yhwach still saw another hand... which squeezed in from the other side at that moment.

All flesh and blood were evaporated in an instant, yet the other party remained completely unmoved.

The hands were turned over.

The ten fingers were slightly bent, as if they were holding the non-existent 'solid' shape of the spiritual torrent, burying the entire limbs into it at this moment...

Subsequently.

The curtain was completely torn open.

The sky, illuminated by the firelight, returned to Yhwach's view.

At the same time, a face that was now completely unrecognizable also barged in abruptly.

face……

Is that still the way a person should look?
At this moment, the head had almost completely lost its fleshy outline.

The exposed objects are indistinguishable from flesh and blood... They constantly repeat the process of restoration and destruction, like clay in a child's hand, looking abstract yet possessing an indescribable sense of horror.

And within this boundary that is clearly divided between white and red.

A man named Arima Shizuya...

At this moment, it was using only one eyeball, which was burning and constantly making squeaking noises.

It was fixed firmly on him.

"Yo-H...Bach..."

It felt like a ghost haunting you.

Almost instantly, Yhwach experienced a sensation called goosebumps.

He couldn't understand this level of behavior at all, and it was this momentary distraction that caused the fluctuation of spiritual energy...

Arima Shizuka seized this fleeting opportunity.

Their hands clenched tightly, making a loud thud!

The clear, flowing torrent was completely crushed by Arima Shizuya!

A light blue rain fell from the sky, and at that moment, the two who had just separated were fighting again...

It's just that compared to his previous masterful demeanor...

At this moment, both sides resembled some kind of wild beasts that ate raw meat and drank blood.

Both sides roared and unleashed their attacks on each other without holding back or showing any rationality.

The two figures plummeted rapidly from the sky, like an airplane that had lost power, pointing straight down... until they finally crashed to the ground with a loud thud!
bump! ! !
The billowing smoke was so thick that even just the smoke falling to the ground made it feel as if the heavens and earth were trembling uncontrollably.

The onlookers felt unsteady on their feet.

Not to mention the several 'figures' who came from afar...

Kuchiki Byakuya's already weak body almost uncontrollably collapsed.

Fortunately, someone nearby reacted quickly and managed to hold him back, preventing him from looking disheveled.

Even the proud patriarch of the Kuchiki family lowered his head at this moment.

"Thank you..."

With her hair tied in a bun and her face covered in gunpowder marks, Hinamori Momo shook her head.

"It's nothing serious, Captain Kuchiki, you're too kind."

The process of the two meeting on the road, traveling together, and arriving here was not complicated.

After all, both sides came with the same goal.

A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of Kuchiki Byakuya's mouth. He wiped it away imperceptibly and spoke in a weak voice.

Did something fall down just now?

When power is squeezed to a certain extent, it will manifest itself in different ways to show that it is 'approaching its limit'.

At this moment, Byakuya Kuchiki could not sense any trace of spiritual pressure at all.

He was unaware of the current situation.

Hinamori Momo was a little different... She swallowed and was about to speak.

Amidst the thick smoke in front of them, a rustling sound could be heard.

Something seemed to be struggling and colliding within. A series of muffled groans rang out, not only scattering the ashes but also allowing the two to see the situation clearly.

These were the two people who had just descended from the sky!
Yhwach's inner ferocity was completely aroused.

He no longer cared about his battered and mangled face.

At that moment, a punch was thrown, piercing straight through Arima Shizuya's chest... At the same time, he was already tightly gripping a trembling, heaving mass of flesh in his hand.

That is something called the heart.

"Go to hell!!!"

With a hoarse roar, Yhwach made a grasping motion.

He squeezed the flesh and blood in his hands into a burst of blood mist.

(End of this chapter)