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

Chapter 380, Page 389: I will gladly accept this power.

Opinions were divided, with everyone expressing their own views.

However, Hyosube Ichibei seemed completely unconcerned about what others thought; his gaze remained fixed on Arima Shizuya the entire time, awaiting his response.

"And what are your thoughts, Shizuya Arima?"

"..."

There was a brief silence.

This is because Ma Jing also needs to digest this part of the content.

It is true that the Spirit King serves as the anchor point, but for the world as a whole, whether or not the Spirit King is chosen as the supporter... does not affect the stability of the Three Realms at all.

This is the problem.

If Hyōsuke Ichibei's theory holds true, then King Rei's current behavior can perhaps be explained in another way.

"Perhaps the Spirit King wants to strengthen Yhwach through this method, making him a more qualified 'anchor'."

Arima Shizuya lowered his gaze, a strange light flickering in his pupils, clearly as he carefully considered what the other person was describing.

As for the anchor that supports the three realms, whether or not one retains consciousness or life is irrelevant.

Therefore, in the original work, Habach's remains are ultimately used as a substitute...

One reason is that the unconscious 'Spirit King' can be used more conveniently and can give full play to its characteristics.

On the other hand, it is because Habach's power has been strengthened to a completely different level after absorbing his biological father.

and so……

Perhaps the current situation is another kind of 'different paths leading to the same destination'?
At that moment, Arima Shizuka was also momentarily dazed.

Although there are still many unacceptable flaws in this logic, this is not the time to spare.

They needed to arrange things as soon as possible, after all, they were under everyone's...

No one knows what is happening at this moment.

"The Ministry of War, so what is the Spirit King Palace like now...?"

The words have not yet fallen.

A violent shaking came from beneath my feet.

The sudden force shoved everyone to the ground, and visible cracks appeared from their bodies...

The sky in the distance suddenly darkened, and the once bright sun seemed to be covered by a thick fog, making the whole world seem utterly murky.

It was as if the entire Soul Society was coming to an end at that moment.

Kyoraku Shunsui and other leaders began directing the disaster relief efforts, while Arima Shizuya, who remained stationary, slightly raised his head.

They looked at the lost and broken 'palace'.

Needless to say.

At this very moment... the Spirit King may have already met with misfortune.

Let's push the time back a little bit.

When Habach broke through the blockade, soared into the sky, and pierced through the Soul King's Palace—

He also took confident and steady steps, moving closer to the inside.

An undisguised smile spread across his lips. The Quincy Ancestor felt the power of regaining control over everything, and at this moment, he could hardly suppress the urge to burst into laughter.

"what……"

Short, abrupt syllables.

That's not enough to express how I feel right now.

“Ha…hahahahaha!!!”

The Lingwang Palace is divided into an outer layer and an inner layer.

The outer area, serving as the audience area, is spacious and open, and is also the visible area... In contrast, the Spirit King Hall, located towards the inner side, is the true 'inner side'.

This place will not be disturbed by external forces, nor will it be easily damaged.

The impact caused by Habach earlier would naturally not damage the internal structure on this side.

tread, tread, tread...

Beneath the empty and deserted Spirit King Palace, only the sound of leather boots hitting the ground echoed.

Habach strolled leisurely to the Spirit King. His condescending expression tightened slightly, as if he wanted to say something serious... but in the end, he couldn't suppress his excitement.

So much so that his tone became both sentimental and playful.

"King of Spirits."

"To put it bluntly, I thought someone like you wouldn't even give me a second glance anymore."

"After all, you were so cruel and merciless when you abandoned me... But now, perhaps I should change my opinion of you?"

Inside the empty, deserted inner hall.

At this moment, only the echo of Habach pacing here remains.

This is the central place of the Three Realms, and also the time when father and son had a long-awaited conversation after countless years.

"What's wrong? You clearly had so much to say to me just now, but now that we're face to face, you're choosing to remain silent?"

The Spirit King's body disappeared into the crystal, showing no reaction whatsoever through body language or words...

Naturally, no one knows exactly how he will respond to Habach's brainwaves.

But a moment later.

Suddenly enraged, the progenitor of the Quincy roared in his deep voice.

"Withdraw your mercy, Spirit King!!!"

"You have never loved anyone! Not me, not anyone!"

"You're just standing on what you consider a supreme observation platform, looking down on everything with equal contempt!"

There is no dignity, no family affection.

This applies even to blood relatives.

"From the moment I was born into this world, I have never received a single favor from you!"

He is not loved by anyone, but is worshipped by all living beings.

The emotional void can only be filled with indifference and irritability.

"I know... I know you're definitely plotting something! You've always been like this, and you won't change now!"

Even if we don't expect to enjoy special privileges.

But this disregard and indifference is undoubtedly another kind of torment.

“You have not fulfilled your responsibilities as a father, but I will not blame you... because that is the kind of person you are, and I am not a son in the conventional sense either.”

Our relationship...

They have never been equal.

Even with his omniscient and omnipotent eyes, Habach still couldn't see the Soul King's future.

But what does it matter?

Now that the powerless Soul King was right in front of him, Habach had no reason to refuse this imminent power.

—Just break it down and devour it.

The world will then be in his hands.

"I will not be afraid of any challenge, and I will not reject this power just because I dislike you."

Therefore.

“I will gladly accept this power.”

Habach calmly stepped forward.

His right hand gently caressed the crystal block encasing the Spirit King, and his pupils began to tremble slightly at that moment.