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

Chapter 360, Page 369: Next time, you'll use Bankai.
"His Majesty……"

Hasward, kneeling on the ground, softly called out the name of his master.

The figure seated on the throne trembled slightly at this moment... The shadows surrounding him, like mud oxen sinking into the sea, all converged on him at this moment.

Until it clung lightly to his body like some invisible thing.

It was as if Habach had been slowly awakened from a deep sleep.

Slowly, deeply...

He opened his eyes.

Gulu, Gulu...

Two pairs of bright red pupils spun within their eye sockets, slightly distorting their shapes and creating an eerie and unsettling visual effect.

"..."

The guards waiting nearby dared not utter a sound.

The aura of authority and fear emanating from Habach not only instilled a sense of imminent danger, but also made one unable to suppress a trembling in their body...

An invisible thing called fear.

Like an all-pervasive stream of water, it enveloped everyone from all sides, constantly kneading and pressing them until they took on an even more terrifying shape.

Even Lizard Barrow, Habach's most loyal confidant, was sweating profusely and unconsciously pursed his lips.

breathe……

They can't even breathe properly.

This level of intimidation stems not only from the awe of subordinates towards their superiors, but also from the instinctive retreat and fear inherent in their biological nature.

Without a doubt, at this moment, Habach has completely become a 'being' in another sense.

What exactly is he going to become?
Those present had no idea... at that moment they could only listen to the sound of the tyrant's boots stepping on the floor and then gradually fading away.

"Come with me, my only remaining children."

Rather than giving orders.

It's more like a murmur in a certain sense, a soliloquy...

Habach's voice lingered above the rising sun of the invisible empire, appearing alongside the rising light.

however.

The tyrant seemed quite dissatisfied with this form of expression.

"The sun..."

What should have brought warmth vanished without a trace the moment it appeared.

What is something that people love?

But this will only earn the tyrant's impatience and irritability.

Like a rat in a sewer, who, in a daze, glimpsed the vastness of the sky...

Rather than marveling at the vastness and magnificence of the outside world.

It is more about hatred and disgust.

What is the meaning of truth, goodness, and beauty? What are the benefits of basking in the sunlight?
The world should be the shape he knows it to be, and this world... should have always been his toy.

The progenitor of the Quincy will eventually rule the world.

This is not only Habach's destiny, but also a gift that a father should give to his offspring.

Well, then...

Just accept it with gratitude.

Habach silently looked up at the sky, contemplating this invisible empire with which he had spent so long, so long that he had almost forgotten the length of time.

Habach ruthlessly delivered his verdict.

"That's enough. You've done your job admirably."

He exhaled lightly, and with a slight raising of his right hand, Habach made a fist the next moment.

call……

A fierce wind swept by, roaring and creating a deafening roar that could take one's breath away.

Hey, hey, hey? What is Your Majesty trying to do?!

Before Ashkin could even utter a word, in the next fleeting moment, they were already off the spot, rapidly floating into the air.

"Wow..."

"Shut up."

Hasward said in a low voice without turning his head.

"His Majesty is sorting through his last possessions... If you don't want to perish with this world, you need to remain calm at times like this."

No, no, no, I completely don't understand what you people are thinking!

"Ok, I see……"

Having doubts in one's heart does not prevent one from verbally admitting defeat.

As a relatively normal person, Jaskin's personal beliefs were fully revealed at this moment.

The entire invisible empire was on the verge of annihilation at this moment.

And the people led by Yhwach, like those gazing at the sunset, remained quiet, utterly still...

Waiting for everything to end, waiting for everything up to this point to disappear.

Only after everyone had left the Invisible Empire did the silent emperor slowly stand up.

"Let's go."

He took the lead and walked at the very front.

"Let's set off and retrieve what's ours."

-

at the same time.

Above the Spirit King's Palace, inside a certain bustling palace.

Exhausted from sweat, Wang Yue from Nimaiya finished her work at this moment.

Despite being an unparalleled swordsmith, and having created countless Zanpakuto to date...

But even so.

As long as a person is alive, there will always be times when they gain more knowledge and experience.

For example, like right now...

Looking at the two blades, one long and one short, positioned on the high platform in the distance, a look of emotion appeared on Nimaiya Oetsu's face.

How long has it been since we've seen something so 'unexpected'?
Even if I try to remember, I can't quite recall everything... Is this what they mean by the "new wave pushing the old wave forward"?
That really makes one sigh.

Wiping the fine sweat from his forehead, Nimaiya Oetsu seemed to be happy about the new Zanpakuto, and his tone became more enthusiastic.

"Hey, Ichigo! Hurry up and go... That's your Zanpakuto, and the true form of your soul!"

Although he had already completed his inner transformation and achieved a balance of power among the three parties with the help of Shizuya Arima.

However, without proper guidance, this power is ultimately in an unstable state.

In order to adjust it, it was made into a shape that is easy to manipulate.

"Draw it out, and through forging... reseal the soul within the Zanpakuto. This is a step you must take."

After all, Ichigo Kurosaki's situation is extremely unique.

Without this step, everyone would think he wouldn't be able to fully unleash his power.

Still somewhat bewildered, Ichigo Kurosaki nodded slightly. Although he had mentally prepared himself, the complete loss of Yhwach's voice and Shizuya Arima's voice still left him...

The person involved was somewhat disappointed.

The absence of his mother and father made the boy more willing to accept these two souls who cared for him so tenderly.

perhaps……

Those two were his family in another sense.

So, are they currently inside these two Zanpakuto?
With a mix of bewilderment and trepidation, Ichigo Kurosaki slowly stepped forward, finally grasping both long blades completely in his hands. A feeling of perfect harmony welled up within him; their powers, which were inherently intertwined, began to connect and interlock like milk and water, their essence merging tightly…

Power began to emerge.

It was as if a chemical reaction had met certain conditions.

Under the impact of what is called "intense" level, the aura and power that Kurosaki Ichigo rose up from within erupted in an instant, forming a level that even Nimaiya Oetsu was impressed by.

real or fake?

"Young people these days... they're really going overboard!"

After dealing with all of this, I still wanted to give some explanations as a matter of routine.

But before Wang Yue could speak, a slight tremor came from Kurosaki Ichigo's arms.

Take it out.

It's a miniature version of Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

This highly personalized communication tool is so distinctive that its creator is obvious without needing to be emphasized.

Without hesitation, Ichigo Kurosaki answered the call, and at the same time...

A familiar yet urgent voice came from the other side.

"Is this Kurosaki-kun? This is Achin... Yhwach has begun his invasion. The captain asked me to confirm your location. Where are you now?"

"I'm at the Spirit King's Palace, I'll be down right away."

Although there had been a proposal before that everyone gathered below and joined forces to resist Yhbach.

But in the end, it was rejected.

After all, the Soul King Palace won't just fall down on its own... If everyone's busy down there, who knows if Yhwach will find some strange way to bypass Soul Society.

Although the probability of this happening is not high, we should still be extremely careful.

"Are we going down?"

"Yeah, after all, they've already started urging us..."

Wang Yue wiped the sweat from her body, her expression quite emotional.

"If you guys can stop that bastard, we'll have escaped a disaster... So, Little One, good luck!"

Although he was saying something joking, Nimaiya Oetsu's expression was quite serious.

After only a brief silence, he continued.

"Please don't die."

On the battlefield, there is absolutely no room for sentimentality.

If one is not careful, losing one's life would be the best outcome... Although I wanted to remind him of this, I saw the other person's serious and rather confident face.

In the end, Wang Yue could only swallow her words back.

As for this guy... does it really need to be explained in such detail?

The moment that thought crossed his mind, Kurosaki Ichigo turned around and ran straight towards the bottom of the Soul King's Palace.

Young people are great... they do what they think of, and their drive is truly enviable.

"Don't talk like an old man."

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Nimaiya Oetsu's somewhat sentimental expression was abruptly interrupted.

"Tsk...you rascal, could you please read the air a little better?"

"do not want!"

"He was quite well-behaved when he was hanging out with Arima Shizuya."

"But you're not that idiot! Why should I be polite to you?"

"We should at least show respect to our elderly fathers..."

"I'm not falling for that!"

That's why problem children are so difficult to manage!

As Nimaiya Oetsu was sighing, Shutara Senjumaru's voice came from behind him.

"Has that blond-haired boy already left?"

"That's a very rude way to put it. Little One has a name, you know."

"I wouldn't care about something like that."

Those who are used to doing experiments are naturally indifferent to human relationships and social niceties, and Shutara Senjumaru, as one of the earliest enthusiasts, was no exception.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, she steered the conversation toward the purpose of her visit.

"To make a long story short, the monk has already made a decision."

After a brief pause, Senjumaru spoke in a deep voice.

"If Yhwach really attacks and we, as the first line of defense, fall... then you will be the one to deal with them."

The atmosphere froze slightly, and Wang Yue, who had maintained her frivolous demeanor, stiffened for a moment.

He then lowered his head slightly.

His gaze pierced through his goggles, a faint glint of light shimmering in his eyes.

"It's as if they're convinced that Xiao Yi and the others can't stop Yhwach?"

Senjumaru chuckled softly, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.

"You're not naive enough to think that someone like that can stop Yhwach, are you?"

After a brief pause, she emphasized what she said.

"You know, that's a bastard who has regained his power and entered a state of omniscience and omnipotence."

Nimaiya Wang Yue made a shrug without commenting.

They may have already reached a conclusion in their hearts, but that's just how some things are.

If you don't give it a try, anyone will harbor wishful thinking.

"Although these words may feel a bit unfair to the people below, that's just how things are... Helping to hold them off, or even finding a way to deal with that so-called personal guard, is already a huge help."

Wang Yue pondered for a moment, then burst into laughter and tears.

"You...you always say things that make me angry."

"It just becomes a habit."

"So, let's get back to the main point! What did that previous sentence mean...? Could it be interpreted as my Bankai being unlocked?"

"Of course, are you happy? After being shelved for so many years, you still have the opportunity to fight again."

"How could that be? Peace is what I love most, and what I've always been pursuing. If I could maintain this tranquility by shedding my sword... I would rather never fight anyone in my life."

That being said.

Shutara Senjumaru couldn't help but chuckle and turned his back at that moment.

"You can't even contain your smile anymore, you idiot..."

……oh?

Is that so?
Belatedly, I touched my face.

The man, hailed as the God of Swords, couldn't help but grin, revealing a rather ostentatious, even smug, smile.

As a member of Squad Zero.

Because their bodies had been modified by Wang Jian, their life force was closely connected with the Spirit King.

Powerful, mysterious, and unparalleled...

They were also put in shackles called 'binding'.

As the ultimate means of death gods, Bankai requires their comrades to pay the ultimate price in order to unleash it.

The last one was Senjumaru.

this time……

"Did you specifically ask me to come?"

That's something to look forward to!
(End of this chapter)