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

Chapter 361-370: The Final Battle

"Everyone! Take the wounded who haven't recovered to the rear... make sure they're safe."

"Gather all remaining combat personnel and leave any unnecessary resources where they are! Those who need to write letters home, hurry up and prepare... otherwise there won't be time later."

"What? You don't want to join the war?! You idiot, are you kidding me..."

Omaeda, who had been wearing an angry expression, was unable to finish his sentence at this moment.

The petite figure that suddenly appeared in front of him made him swallow the rest of his words.

"Team, captain..."

"It's alright, those who don't want to fight can just leave. This is my guarantee as the captain... Even after everything has settled down, no one will bother you."

The team members, who were already looking conflicted, felt as if they had been granted a pardon.

They uttered words of 'deepest gratitude' and then scrambled away from the barracks without looking back.

Although I don't really want to admit it.

But this figure of nearly a third of the team members still made Ōmaeda mutter under his breath.

"Such behavior... can affect morale."

"Do you really think that such a person would be of any use on the battlefield?"

Soi Fon's question left Ōmaeda speechless.

When it comes to wit and sharp tongue, he has never been a match for his captain.

Now that they were at a disadvantage, they could only mutter to themselves like a wronged child.

"But, but if we just let them go..."

It's hard to continue.

But for Ōmaeda, he also knew that Soi Fon should be able to understand what he was trying to say.

Sure enough, a soft sigh came from in front of him.

"Omaeda, lift your head."

The latter looked up at the Second Division Captain, who had his arms crossed over his chest.

"I acknowledge your work ethic and have witnessed your hard work so far... If nothing unexpected happens, today will likely be the final battle."

"Not to mention you, even I'm probably of no use. So I'll allow you to leave as well."

"You still have family assets to inherit, right? Save your life and don't waste it."

A little surprising.

After all, Ōmaeda never expected that his captain would say such a thing.

However, the joy that had just emerged was quickly overwhelmed by the fear that followed.

After a brief pause and a moment of hesitation, he quickly shook his head and then shouted loudly.

"I won't leave! I'm a member of the Gotei 13 who has sworn an oath... I will fight to protect Soul Society with my life!"

Soi Fon was slightly surprised.

He looked the other person up and down, as if he were getting to know him again, and then couldn't help but chuckle.

"You...sometimes you do say something that changes people's perceptions."

Well done.

I must also admit that I have made mistakes in my judgments.

"Then come with me."

Where to go?

No need to ask further, this is naturally the final battleground.

Scenes like these are being repeated across the Thirteen Teams in various locations.

Since some people are fearless, others are naturally afraid to move forward.

But regardless, this is a human consideration, and also a manifestation of human nature... Now that things have come to this, we should not pursue the fighting spirit of these people, as this is also the order of the captain.

After a long time, everyone gathered on the ruins of Seireitei, quietly waiting for the final moment to arrive.

All members of the Gotei 13 were present.

The remnants of the Quincy, Arrancar members, and Fullbring members who came from the human world also gathered here.

Without a doubt, this is the place where all the power of those capable of fighting in the Three Realms is gathered.

So where is the opponent?

Those who are slightly uneasy are the first to find it difficult to contain their impatience.

Soi Fon crossed her arms and called out to Mayuri Kurotsuchi in the distance with a slight frown.

"Why haven't they arrived yet?!"

Even if you ask me, I can only say I don't know...

Unlike his usual arrogant words, Mayuri Kurotsuchi responded instinctively at this moment.

Because his attention was completely focused on the instruments in his hands.

Using detection tools, he can pinpoint the opponent's location in the most accurate way.

In other words.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi had been keeping track of Yhwach's movements throughout, which was why Soul Society was able to allocate time proportionally and face the enemy with a perfect advantage at this moment.

Watching the black dots marking it flash, Mayuri Kurotsuchi remained calm and spoke at that moment.

"We're almost out of the barrier... Everyone, get ready."

With the final moment fast approaching, it's inevitable that some people will feel nervous.

But more than anything, it's a sense of acceptance.

After all, for many people, simply standing here is enough to prove their determination.

Meanwhile, Ichigo Kurosaki, who was in the queue, raised his head somewhat confusedly and looked around.

Orihime Inoue, standing beside him, looked slightly puzzled.

"Kurosaki, are you looking for something?"

“That’s very strange…”

There was no immediate response.

Kurosaki Ichigo simply searched the crowd as if talking to himself, his gaze sweeping over everyone before finally settling down with a puzzled expression.

why?
Why……

"We can't find Mr. Arima?"

There wasn't much noise.

But Ishida Uryu, who was already paying attention to the situation, heard the whispers immediately.

A similar look of confusion flashed across his face, but he was more puzzled by Ichigo Kurosaki's thoughts.

Why bring up Arima Shizuya at a time like this?
Does it really matter whether the other party is present or not? After all, the other party was seriously injured in the previous battle, and it's normal that they haven't recovered yet.

However, before Ishida Uryu could even speak...

Kurosaki Ichigo lowered his gaze and began to speak in a low voice, as if talking to himself.

"It's really strange... Not only Arima-san, but Aizen and former Captain-Commander Yamamoto have also disappeared!"

……Why?

Speaking of which.

Those who had regained their senses began to look towards the spot beside them.

If many people still have doubts or room for discussion about the extent of 'combat power'...

As for the three people mentioned in the previous discussion, many people would undoubtedly conclude without hesitation that, given the current level of the Soul Society, these three represent the highest level of combat power.

The time for Yhwach's invasion is now fast approaching.

Where will these people go?

Kisuke Urahara, who was not far away, glanced over in this direction without leaving a trace. He held his open paper fan in front of his face and couldn't help but sigh softly at that moment.

Really? You reacted so quickly...

It's no wonder they've been soulmates; their bond is so strong it's truly moving.

"Hey!"

Yoruichi Shihōin raised her leg and kicked Kisuke Urahara directly in the lower back.

"Are you up to something weird again?"

"Haha, how annoying~ So, in Yoruichi-san's eyes, I'm such a strange guy?"

"Aren't you being quite self-aware?"

"...Am I really that annoying?"

Yoruichi strode forward, reached out and pulled the other person's neck into the crook of her arm, then pressed her face against his, her tone becoming slightly serious.

"No joke, what are you still pondering at a time like this?! I can tell from your expression... you're up to something weird again!"

Speechless.

This was Kisuke Urahara's response.

The other party even averted their gaze, avoiding Yoruichi Shihouin's 'sight' at this moment.

This only makes people feel even angrier.

After all, this guy has been like this for a long time.

Once you feel that a plan isn't entirely certain, you'll subconsciously start making your own plans and devising more actions beyond what was originally planned.

Although, in most cases, success comes close to being achieved thanks to Kisuke Urahara's meticulous planning.

But the feeling of being deceived is really unpleasant.

Moreover, this is after the two sides have gone through so much together.

'You bastard, you even kept this from me?! I'll kick your ass out of the house...'

I couldn't finish my words.

The huge crack that appeared in the sky in the next moment drew everyone's attention.

Those are spatial rifts that emerged from the broken boundary, specifically created for transferring and traversing space.

The fact that this thing has appeared at this moment means...

"Huh? So many people? Really?"

Yaskin's head popped out from the crack.

His expression twisted in an instant, like a worker seeing the grueling work to come. Even just seeing it made one feel so exhausted that it was hard to breathe.

I can't stand it, let me go back...

But that's obviously unrealistic.

Gerald suddenly appeared from behind him, grabbing the guy by the collar, and the two of them stepped forward together.

“His Majesty will never forgive you for deserting your post at a time like this.”

Penida followed closely behind, its face hidden beneath its thick robes, but its eerie emotions were shared directly with the minds of everyone present through a kind of empathy.

Without a doubt, this guy is definitely on Gerrard's side.

Lijie Barrow walked out silently, his face expressionless, like a statue, his face taut.

"Are you ready? Good... after all, this is the scenario we wanted to see."

Appeared.

The headquarters of Yhwach's personal guard.

Although these guys went through the final sanctification, they still couldn't be completely 'filtered out' by Yhwach.

In another sense, this also demonstrates the strength of the other party.

Yhwach believed they still had value in fighting.

However, for many captains, this kind of thing is not worth paying attention to, since their focus is always on the target.

Once Yhwach is dealt with, everything can end right now!
So……

Where is the ancestor of the Extinction Masters?
Within the rift, a figure vaguely appeared, drawing the attention of everyone present.

However, a moment later, with Haschward's appearance and the closing of the barrier, the Shinigami present couldn't help but show a somewhat surprised expression.

what's the situation?
Why are the Royal Guards all here?

But Yhwach, the main character, is nowhere to be found.
Are you waiting for His Majesty's arrival?

Lijie Barrow spoke calmly, raising his spear as if stating facts as an observer.

"Then your wishful thinking has failed."

"His Majesty will not come to this place, for he is about to go to the Promised Land to fulfill his long-cherished wish of a thousand years."

"And we will be here, dealing with you all... before rushing to His Majesty's aid."

at the same time.

After rummaging around in his pockets for a while, Haschward pulled out something that made Mayuri Kurotsuchi frown.

"They stuffed this thing inside my body... I can't believe you even thought of that."

However, it deserves praise.

After all, even with Hasward's skill level, he still failed to detect the existence of this thing immediately.

Only after Yhwach fully entered a state of omniscience and omnipotence will this 'foreshadowing' hidden within him be fully discovered.

"But your cleverness ends here."

Watch as Hasward completely crushed what he held in his hand.

Things didn't go as planned at all.

What they were greeted at this moment was not the Quincy Ancestor who had awakened and was preparing to destroy the world, but the members of the personal guard who were the target.

How to do this?
A commotion arose among the crowd, but Kyoraku Shunsui managed to stop the atmosphere from spreading.

"quiet!"

His usual carefree attitude completely vanished at this moment.

Instead, it exudes an aura of majesty reminiscent of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Kyoraku Shunsui removed the straw hat from his head, and his usually unadorned face now displayed a gloomy and indifferent expression.

"Although the process is tortuous, as long as the result is as expected, it will be fine."

He raised his right hand, his index finger sweeping across the members of the guard.

His tone was extremely cold.

"They avoided us and went somewhere else? Even without saying a word, we know it's the Spirit King's Palace..."

"We share the same desire to provide assistance, so at this time, it's not just us, it's you too."

"Actually, they are all exactly the same situation."

Use the fastest speed and the most power to crush your opponent.

Then gather the available manpower to act.

Go and help the 'friendly forces' who have already ascended to the Spirit King's Palace as quickly as possible.

Indeed, as Kyoraku Shunsui stated.

Both sides are equally pressed for time.

No further explanation is needed; many people can grasp its meaning.

Therefore, there is no need for further communication at this moment.

Swastika...return to blade...complete holy body...

Various forces intertwined and collided in the air, creating a dazzling yet deadly light that swirled above the Soul Society.

The final battle has begun.

(End of this chapter)