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

Chapter 349, Section 358: Arima Shizuya's Chaotic Heavenly Puppet
Hinamori Momo had fantasized about it many times.

Imagine the scene where I meet Shizuka Arima again.

They'll definitely be angry, right?
After all, that guy did something really outrageous. He not only deceived and fooled many people's feelings, but also made it so that the Fifth Division is still unable to get over the shadow of the past.

From the most rational perspective, Shizuya Arima's behavior is absolutely unforgivable.

Moreover, one cannot make decisions for others.

only……

Those similar ideas had long since disappeared.

After all, the execution he was given in front of everyone was like a swift and sharp slash, completely severing Arima Shizuya's past and future.

The mistakes made have been repaid with the price of one's life.

Is it really necessary to continue pursuing this?

Hinamori Momo had no idea what others thought. But regardless... from her perspective, Arima Shizuya's crimes had already been judged.

He deserves to be forgiven.

This is also the focus of Hinamori Momo's recent activities.

She kept moving between the various squads, trying to find evidence to vindicate him.

To many, this is a complete fantasy, since there is no point in arguing about what Ma Jingye has done.

The other party is a war criminal in the literal sense.

How easy is it to reverse its reputation?
But fortunately.

Many people seem to be able to understand Hinamori Momo's behavior.

Captain Shinji Hirako went to great lengths to facilitate this, not only taking on the tasks he usually hated most, but also proactively connecting him with other captains...

Everything seemed to be moving in a favorable direction.

however.

War is something that comes suddenly without warning.

Although I had heard similar things more or less when I was studying at the Shinigami Academy.

But only by experiencing it firsthand can one truly understand its meaning.

It's heartbreaking to see human life treated as worthless as grass.

The tearing and fighting between them, and the corpses that fell, made Hinamori Momo tremble with fear.

The Gotei 13 should be fearless in the face of death.

But when faced with such a dire situation, few people can remain calm.

Unable to provide assistance on the front lines, Hinamori Momo had no choice but to move to the rear to provide support.

It's okay, this is what she does best.

After all, whether before or after Shinji Hirako took over, the position of the vice-captain of the Fifth Division has always been this.

And after the war broke out.

Many different voices also flowed from the mouths of the squad members, which were then captured one by one by Hinamori Momo.

The team has been distributing those black pills lately...

It's said that this was a method that Arima Shizuya had prepared beforehand...

By consuming this, one will have significantly more confidence when facing Quincy...

Such explanations calmed Hinamori Momo's initially anxious heart considerably.

Sure enough... that guy just likes to do things that seem meaningless but have a far-reaching impact.

It was always like this.

This will continue to be the case.

Rather than feeling sentimental, Hinamori Momo felt more gratified.

Can you see it? Captain Arima.

After this war is over, I will definitely find a way to do what I should do.

The resolve and determination in their hearts were revealed, and then... as the battle intensified, someone finally appeared.

The soul may fluctuate slightly, but its outline, shape, and characteristics remain constant.

However, there will absolutely be no error in any sense.

Just as there are absolutely no two fingerprints with the same shape in the world.

The moment she became aware of this phenomenon, Momo Hinamori's body reacted as if by reflex.

Without giving it much thought or time to investigate, she had already left the team dormitory.

They moved closer to the direction of that aura.

Of course, Momo Hinamori would also inevitably feel uneasy and nervous.

What if this is just wishful thinking on my part, and it's not actually Captain Arima showing up?
But she only hesitated for a moment before putting those thoughts aside.

no matter what.

He had to go and see for himself.

The journey was not easy, although the fierce fighting between the two sides caused many people to stop attacking.

However, the Soul Society has instead faced an even greater crisis.

The spiritual pressure fragments, stirred up by the violent collision, rained down from the sky like meteorites falling from outer space, instantly destroying everything within its 'eyesight'.

The ground cracked and hissed, and many buildings lost their original meaning, turning into a wretched wasteland.

Hinamori Momo struggled forward.

Although he wasn't injured because of his own strength, he was still covered in black ash.

They don't care about image management.

But Momo Hinamori still couldn't speed things up.

Because she saw another figure moving forward, 'like a pupa'.

This might be hard for the person involved to accept... but it is indeed the truth.

Having already inflicted astonishing injuries on Kuchiki Byakuya, he staggered to the front lines alone.

Now that we've seen it, we can't ignore it.

Even based on this judgment alone, Hinamori Momo felt compelled to help the other party at this moment.

The two began to travel together.

Although they didn't exchange many words, once they confirmed each other's identities, their resolve grew stronger.

If this guy is here... then there's no doubt about it! X2
Then.

If Ma Jingye were to appear again.

What could I possibly say?
Such thoughts surged and collided within my chest, but were far from taking shape...

It was completely interrupted by a deafening roar from the sky.

The two who were thrown back and fell to the ground in a sorry state only had time to see what was in front of them clearly.

They had already witnessed the bloodiest and cruelest moments.

Arima Shizuya's chest was pierced, his heart was completely crushed, and the blood splattered out, turning into a terrifying cloud of mist...

"...!!!"

He was completely speechless.

The moment they saw each other, their hearts seemed to stop beating.

The hope they had been eagerly awaiting was shattered before their eyes. This maddening and despairing scene almost rendered both of them speechless.

Hinamori Momo covered her mouth with her hands trembling slightly.

His throat kept churning, as if he were convulsing, and he began to cycle between tension and relaxation.

Her tear ducts began to secrete tears uncontrollably, and soon... her vision began to blur.

Something needs to be done.

But this vast difference leaves the person involved with absolutely no way to deal with it.

Like a traveler gazing up at the stars.

At this moment, it seems that there is no other meaning besides prayer.

No.

Momo Hinamori's heart contracted violently.

The blood stubbornly began to flow, propelling the body until it finally returned completely to the origin called 'action'.

Hinamori Momo sobbed softly. "Don't die..."

Yhwach was panting heavily.

They are gazing in this direction at this moment.

The Quincy patriarch, now completely unrecognizable, no longer possessed the ease and confidence he once had.

They were like two ferocious beasts forced into the mud and tearing each other apart.

Even after winning, he showed no grace whatsoever at this moment... This is why he felt anger, violence, and an almost uncontrollable impulse within him.

Still searching for an 'outlet' to vent their frustrations!
Who is this?
Never mind... it doesn't matter who it is.

Yhwach now only knows that he still needs to kill.

Only burning blood can fill the void in one's heart and allow the self-esteem that has been abandoned to be regained.

They were just a few Grim Reapers who weren't even worth his attention.

It will all become dust of the times sooner or later...

Yhwach silently turned his head away, accompanied by the action of crushing his heart.

Arima Shizuya also seemed to have stopped struggling.

His body began to slowly lose temperature, and all his strength was withdrawn.

His whole body looked like a pile of rotten flesh.

He hung helplessly on Yhwach's arm, like a victor's triumph, his hands drooping limply...

has it ended?

Yhwach stopped looking in Arima Shizuya's direction; he simply turned halfway to the side and, at that moment, tried to pull his right hand back.

however……

The process was not smooth.

Because of a faint, almost imperceptible sound, Arima Shizuya, whose eyes had been vacant, suddenly became responsive again.

Snapped!
Arima Shizuya's entire body had already slumped slightly.

Suddenly, he reached out and grabbed Yhwach's arms, forcing him to freeze in place.

"...?!"

Yhwach, his cheekbone shattered and his face swollen and drooping, turned his head back in shock.

What happened? This guy...

Is he still alive?
As if confirming Yhwach's conjecture, Arima Shizuya's body trembled slightly, and at that moment, he slowly opened his mouth.

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

Just like the roaring and shouting he made a few minutes ago.

The two are almost identical.

Even the ancestor of the Quincy felt a slight tremor in his heart upon hearing this.

"Why...why aren't you dead yet?!"

He roared and unleashed the last of his spiritual power.

It wasn't some sophisticated technique, but simply a matter of turning strength into a thrust, forcing Arima Shizuya to leave his side.

Rather than anger, it was rebellion.

This is more like a conditioned reflex driven by fear.

The boost from the Bloodlust Armor was quite exaggerated. Arima Shizuya's body was as if it had been pressed down hard by an added spring, and then he was thrown out in a sorry state.

The pale figure spun several times in the air before finally sliding close to the ground and crashing into the crevice that had collapsed into ruins.

Smoke filled the air.

But it couldn't hide the staggering figure standing there.

"...?!!"

Yhwach was breathing heavily.

The sudden exertion and the near-limit state made it impossible for him to hide his fatigue.

His eyes were filled with confusion; he simply couldn't understand why the swaying figure in the distance could still move.

Is it a controlled corpse?
But Arima Shizuka died right before his eyes; there was no room for anyone else to do anything.

Moreover, given the power system of the Shinigami, they naturally hold a relatively respectful attitude towards the deceased...

Quincy? Hollow?
In any case, it seems difficult to find a definitive answer at this moment.

Yhwach's mind was racing.

The next moment, he saw clearly the woven blue net-like structure shimmering within Arima Shizuya's chest.

His expression was almost blank.

That is……

what?
Countless fine blue threads were emerging from Shizuka Arima's pierced chest.

These things are definitely familiar to Yhwach...

This is one of the sources of Quincy's power—the spiritual energy flowing within their blood.

And this current form of expression...

A chaotic mess of celestial puppets!

It refers to binding and connecting countless spirit particles that are sewn together into thread-like structures.

It allows the immobile parts to regain control, and then forces them to move like a puppet.

Such as ruptured tendons and bones.

Even a body that is no longer under control due to aging can regain its fighting ability through this method.

Abandon the body and let the will supersede the limits of the flesh.

This is an advanced spirit particle technique created by Quincy to fight to the last drop of blood; it is also, in a sense, their ultimate means.

Yhwach was no stranger to this technique.

but……

He never imagined that this kind of spiritual energy technique could be so advanced.

He stared blankly at the spiritual particles flowing continuously within the hollow of Arima Shizuya's chest. They were still in a rapidly writhing phase, accompanied by the slight trembling of the other's body...

These threads are also rapidly merging and connecting, acting as temporary 'blood vessels' at this moment, as a way to maintain bodily functions.

However, even at this level, it is far from enough for Ma Shizuka to regain her mobility.

Therefore, further progress is needed.

At this moment, not only Yhwach saw it, but also Byakuya Kuchiki and Momo Hinamori, who were standing nearby, witnessed it with their own eyes.

They saw countless...

Countless azure threads surged and intertwined, eventually coalescing into a fist-sized sphere!
They seemed to have merged into each other's gaps, and in their extremely tight fit, the outlines that used to separate them were lost...

The threads fused together completely, and they began to twist and change.

Until the very end.

These threads lost their shape and turned into a slightly deformed, yet unusually plump, 'meat chunk'.

goodong...

A soft sound.

Accompanied by contraction.

The azure 'heart' begins to replenish the body with abundant nutrients and blood through the transport of spiritual particles.

The body, which had been cold, gradually warmed up, and the dazed eyes regained their brightness.

Between eyes that were a mixture of clarity and madness, Shizuka Arima gazed calmly ahead.

And Yhwabach...

He inevitably choked up for a moment.

"You... used the chaotic puppet technique to create a new heart for yourself?"

This is a realm that even Yhwach could not reach, and a state that he could not comprehend.

no doubt.

Arima Shizuka's talent in Quincy seems to have surpassed that of everyone else.

(End of this chapter)