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

Chapter 367, Section 376: The True Self
Swastika.

Indestructible Vajra, forged by wondrous methods.

After this whispered murmur, the whole world seemed to tremble violently for a moment.

It was like a discordant noise squeezed into the complex yet orderly beat of a heart, highlighting the fleeting moment while simultaneously making one doubt...

Is this just a figment of my imagination?
But soon.

The facts have proven that this is absolutely not a 'fantasy' in anyone's subjective sense.

Because the Zanpakuto in Nimaiya Oetsu's hand was slowly dissipating at that moment...

It is not a flake-like thing like Senbonzakura, but a more fragmented and chilling feeling.

At this moment, the blade disappeared.

At that moment, Nimaiya Oetsu also stretched out his hands, making a gesture as if he were embracing the sky.

"Everyone!"

His tone became incredibly loud.

Do you know the forging process?

No one responded.

Above the Spirit King's Palace, however, the blue sky and white clouds seemed to have lost their luster, covered and obscured by a pitch-black curtain.

Yhwach was still able to stand calmly in place.

Hasward and Lijbarro, standing beside him, involuntarily retreated until they were right in front of the tyrant.

It wasn't out of fear.

Rather, it is because of the unknown events that have occurred, and under such circumstances, adjustments must be made with His Majesty's safety as the primary focus.

Both sides are extremely loyal, and for this reason, their current judgments are almost identical.

"His Majesty……"

"It's alright, let's focus on the present."

Rather than a license.

It's more like the perspective of a bystander watching the Colosseum in Rome.

A tyrant is utterly devoid of compassion, and his arrogance and composure... never change in any way depending on the specific person he is dealing with.

Littbarro turned his attention back to the present.

His originally calm expression now clearly showed signs of becoming somewhat impatient.

Hasward, who was standing beside him, noticed this subtle change. He glanced at the area and muttered to himself as if talking to himself.

Are you anxious?

"Of course... After all, it's the first time I've ever seen someone who can be hit and then pretend nothing happened."

It's not surprising that they would have this kind of reaction.

After all, for this man who possessed the sacred script that connected all things, firearms were his lifeline.

In the original story, this guy also used his weapon to constantly pressure Kyoraku Shunsui until he finally revealed his trump card and began to fight to the death.

Like a wolf whose sharp teeth have been suddenly pulled out.

Canines that have lost their weapons seem to have no other way to fight off their enemies in the short term.

"There's no other way, I need to activate my full Holy Body!"

The anxiety in his heart churned and piled up, doubling in intensity, until it was about to become a terrifying pressure that could completely crush his mentality.

Hasward could offer no advice regarding Litzelbarro's assessment.

After all, at this stage, the two sides are in a strange 'equal' relationship, with neither having the power to command the other.

In his perfect holy form, Lijiebalo launched a barrage of attacks on Wang Yue.

The torrent of spiritual energy surged through the air, briefly obscuring the view. However, after everything dissipated... all that could be seen was the completely unharmed Nimaiya Oetsu.

Even Hasward frowned.

Is the defense really that exaggerated? No, it shouldn't be like this.

Rather than defense, it's more like a kind of super-fast recovery.

So the goal is to kill the opponent directly using a method similar to inflicting damage before the opponent completes their recovery?
It's unknown for now... and more importantly right now, we should be concerned about the other party's capabilities.

The Bankai of the Zero Division are all similar types of concealed information. Before making contact with the individual, the Quincy's understanding of them is naturally unknown.

So what power did this guy gain by sacrificing three companions?
Hasward's gaze narrowed slightly.

A wealth of information swirled in his mind as he analyzed it.

However, a conclusion has not yet been reached regarding Nimaiya Oetsu's abilities... It seems that he has already made preparations at this moment.

He ripped open the buttons on his vest.

As the loose clothing slipped off her body, a delicate and intricate silhouette began to emerge from Nimaiya Oue's body.

The world seemed to dim at that moment.

However, correspondingly.

The markings on Nimaiya Oetsu's body became more distinct at this moment!

It's like the start of a brilliant stage play, but this forced 'eye-catching' method makes people feel somewhat unfree.

Is it ability?
No, that's not the case.

Rather, it possesses a proud demeanor, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers.

"Did no one hear me just now? Well, it's okay."

"Then let's ask again."

"Gentlemen, do you know the forging process?"

I don’t know when.

Wang Yue of Ermei House now has a thick, heavy craftsman's hammer in his hand.

His gaze lowered, his previously smug expression softened, and then transformed into an expression of pity.

He swung his craftsman's hammer at the air in front of him.

Literally, it means 'waving empty air'.

But in an instant... many people felt a tremor in their hearts.

The Three Realms were shaken for a brief moment.

"The so-called forging is about using suitable materials, appropriate techniques, and a sense of responsibility to pour one's soul into it."

What is a craftsman?

Nimaiya Wang Yue gave his own answer.

"To deeply love everything you have created, and to entrust it to someone who has a meaningful purpose—that is..."

bump! ! !
A sudden sound.

It was an attack from Litzerbarrow, who could no longer remain silent.

This guy's expression was extremely cold, and his action of 'interrupting spellcasting' was not influenced by anyone else.

Rather, it stemmed from their own will.

"Enough with the rambling. We didn't come here to hear your story."

The captain of the guard, in his perfect holy form, had essentially lost his human form. Perhaps that was why he could speak in such a cold and detached tone.

"A very powerful performance. If it were staged as a play, I would definitely applaud your performance."

An act that resembles a declaration of victory.

But it only elicited a few short, soft laughs.

"Don't be in such a hurry~ We still have a lot of time to spend together."

"..."

Again.

This extraordinary method of recovery is definitely beyond the capabilities of an 'ordinary Grim Reaper'.

Squad Zero will be no exception.

So what exactly is this guy up to?

Although he doesn't possess Bankai, it's like someone who's never eaten pork but has seen pigs run.

A Shinigami's Zanpakuto would never possess a 'useless ability' in the simplest sense.

Often, certain things are merely illusions, paving the way for further capabilities. There is definitely some kind of connection between the two sides.

and so……

Before this guy could say anything more sarcastic,

Litzerbarro lowered his gaze in astonishment.

He looked at his body and the floating, cannon-like objects that had appeared around it. At that moment, they too, like spring snow under the warm sun, began to 'melt' at a visible speed!
It is not simply a physical disappearance.

At this moment, what also disappeared was the unused spiritual energy within the body, as well as some subtle and trivial...

memory?

At this moment.

As a member of the royal guard, Rijjabarro, who is also an expert in modern weapons, discovers that he has completely forgotten all his knowledge about firearms.

The emptiness that arose in my heart was just like the way Ridgebaro had hurt people before...

The memories and spiritual power that had been forcibly removed now stirred the body's energy, forcing it to begin pulling and filling the void.

This maddening feeling inevitably made Littjabarro's tone flustered.

"what did you do to me?!"

Although Hasward didn't speak, his frown as he looked at the object in his hand made it clear to everyone...

His situation was similar.

"what did I do?"

Nimaiya Wang Yue grinned and laughed out loud.

"I simply took from you what never belonged to you in the first place."

talking.

At that moment, he raised the craftsman's hammer in his hand again.

Another missed swing.

bump!
"You should all remember, right? The first training session, the first time you went on the field, the first time you killed someone..."

However, at this moment, things in the air began to distort slightly.

As a faint light and shadow emerged, it was as if Oetsu Nimaiya was standing in front of his familiar workbench.

The forging work began, day after day, year after year.

bump! !

"But those things are what are called impure things, the superfluous parts that need to be removed."

As sparks flew, Lijiebaro's body trembled slightly, and at that moment, the light wings behind him also began to collapse.

bump! ! !
"Isn't human nature as simple and clear as this piece of plain iron, which is why it is beautiful...?"

With a deafening roar, a visible ripple spread outwards.

This powerful, gusty wind swept in.

However, the moment they made contact, Rijebaro, who had already entered the form of a bird-headed, human-bodied monster, was 'hit' and fell directly back down from the sky.

He struggled to his feet, but the spiritual energy surrounding him had been stripped away, and he had reverted to his original black form.

"...?!"

The guy lay on the ground, panting heavily, his face filled with confusion.

He couldn't describe how he felt at that moment.

Regardless, this intense sense of emptiness drove him to the brink of madness at that moment.

"What exactly did you do to me?!"

This guy's voice has become hoarse.

Extreme fear and anxiety made him completely unable to control his emotions at this moment.

By comparison.

Hasward, standing nearby, also wore a bewildered expression.

The shield he had been holding had vanished without a trace, and his memories of the Holy Script abilities were becoming hazy...

what happened?
"Didn't I just say that?"

"I'm just turning you back to your original form."

“Apart from that, I did nothing else.”

Nimaiya Oetsu paused for a moment, the smile on his face no longer as flamboyant as before, but now only showing a subtle sense of Buddhist nature.

I am a craftsman.

Work is about constantly forging, refining, and creating more sophisticated weapons.

Well, the problem is coming.

Wang Yue of Nimei House once asked himself this question.

What kind of shallow strike is the true highest achievement?
Sharp and unparalleled, with a perfect personality and boundless luck?
The solitary environment atop the Spirit King Palace provided ample time and space for Oetsu Nimaiya to contemplate this question.

And after a long time.

The man known as the God of Swords found his own answer.

"True simplicity, beauty, and elegance are the undisguised true self."

Therefore.

Indestructible Vajra, forged by wondrous methods.

This led to...

This is content that breaks down the capability into two parts.

The former is a special means to strengthen oneself, because when using Bankai, Nimaiya Oetsu will lack 'obvious' means of counterattack.

Protecting oneself is also an essential part.

The latter is Wang Yue's understanding of his own experience... After the spirit of the swordsmith has been refined, he can strip the other party of their 'additional abilities' through spiritual energy vibration.

So, what are additional abilities?
That is anything other than 'human'.

The learning and hard work that come with it. The knowledge and experience gained... and much more.

Equipment that exists as external objects, such as Zanpakuto and spirit bows, are also included in this scope.

Each strike causes a wider vibration.

Each forging process is a deeper exploration of one's true self.

It is also a matter of course.

The consumption of spiritual energy also exhibits a daunting geometric increase with each repetition.

Nimaiya Wang Yue was already covered in sweat.

Although the three consecutive blows suppressed the two people not far away, Yhwach, the 'culprit', was still able to remain unchanged.

This is a sign of incompetence.

There is still room for improvement.

So……

Fourth time.

Raising his hammer high, Ermei House King Yue swung it down heavily.

Boom! ! !
Above the Spirit King's palace, all the visible clouds completely vanished and disappeared without a trace.

This force not only spread from this place, but also reached all parts of the Three Realms.

The surviving royal guards forgot their attack techniques, and some Shinigami even forgot the names of their Zanpakuto at this moment...

Indestructible Vajra, forged by wondrous methods.

Without a doubt... given sufficient spiritual energy reserves, it possesses the power to reshape the world.

However, even so, Nimaiya Oetsu wasn't too bad at the moment.

At this moment, the Sword God was breathing heavily, his eyes showed fatigue, but he still maintained that faint smile on his face.

The fifth time...

You can continue!

(End of this chapter)