Marvel: The Imposter Inventor

Chapter 407 The Unexpected Battle

Luca is a player who uses a combination of Ghost Path and item traps.

Knowing Kenpachi Zaraki's extraordinary strength, it was naturally impossible for them to force a head-on confrontation.

Even after several unsuccessful attempts to refuse the so-called 'fight,' Kenpachi Zaraki took the initiative to force him to fight.

Luca usually relies on a bunch of random gadgets and various binding techniques to escape as quickly as possible.

After all, engaging in actual combat with such a beastly guy would not only provide some nonexistent combat experience, but also leave you with no combat skills whatsoever.

Luca would never use his own stockpiled combat tools just to let the opponent have a good fight.

After a while, Kenpachi Zaraki gave up the idea of ​​fighting Luca, but he grew increasingly annoyed with him.

It wasn't until later, when Luca managed to build a relationship with Yachiru Kusajiro, Kenpachi's beloved daughter, through snacks, that the two could barely be considered nodding acquaintances.

However, just after Luca briefly reassured the blue-black Haro who was sticking to his pants and wouldn't leave his side, a sudden inspiration flashed in his mind.

'If it's Zaraki, wouldn't he be the perfect opponent for testing the suit's stats?!'

Thinking of this, Luca called out to Kenpachi Zaraki, who was carrying Yachiru on his back and preparing to turn and leave.

"Captain Zaraki! If you're looking for a fight, I happen to have a great new product that I'd like to test!"

Upon hearing this, everyone around looked at Luca, who had spoken, with surprise.

Even the usually composed Aizen Sousuke couldn't help but lower his head and push up his glasses, eagerly anticipating Luca's next move.

To everyone's surprise, Kenpachi Zaraki's answer was even more unexpected.

"You? I'm not fighting! That's boring!"

Upon hearing this, the room fell silent.

Although Luca's strength has not been fully revealed, it has already gained the recognition of most people.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for him, a mere third-seat captain, to chat and laugh with a group of captains and vice-captains.

Kenpachi Zaraki is a well-known battle maniac who never refuses anyone as long as he can fight to his heart's content.

No one expected that the word "I won't fight" would come out of this guy's mouth at this moment.

Luca, on the other hand, immediately realized what was happening.

The other party was probably genuinely annoyed by his previous slippery tactics of avoiding battle, which is why he directly and decisively rejected his challenge.

Actually, Luca hadn't considered using Kenpachi to test his newly crafted armor before.

However, even if he disregarded all his other miscellaneous trump cards, he already possessed strength that surpassed that of an ordinary vice-captain.

With this new suit of armor, the only ones left to test against are these captains.

However, let's set aside the question of who is stronger among the current captains.

Luca would never touch Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, or Kaname Tōsen.

The rest of the group, including their own captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, mostly followed the skill-based style.

In addition to not daring to provoke the two senior figures, Sister Hua and the Captain-General, Luca originally intended to find an opportunity to ask the big dog Komamura Sajin to help him test the power of the battle armor.

However, Luca doesn't usually have much contact with this equally low-key captain, and their relationship is rather ordinary.

After thinking it over, I decided to take the risk and have a good fight with Kenpachi Zaraki.

After confirming his own thoughts, Luca licked his lips with slight excitement, and then explained to Kenpachi Zaraki, who was starting to get impatient.

"In this battle, I won't use any demonic arts or traps. Let's have a fair and square head-on fight!"

Upon hearing this, the other captains, who were already shocked by Luca and Kenpachi's actions, were almost speechless with astonishment.

Kyoraku Shunsui, who had been watching the spectacle from the sidelines, didn't even notice his straw hat falling off his head. He stammered and whispered to Luca, "Luluka, you need to think this through! I don't want to be drinking alone later!"

As soon as Kyoraku Shunsui said this, the others, who were still somewhat stunned, were immediately speechless.

It's important to know that although Luca's spirit form in the world of Death is about the same age as his real-life counterpart of sixteen or seventeen, he is still a minor.

Judging from his words, it's clear that he's invited the other person to drinks and parties more than once.

As for Byakuya Kuchiki, the newly appointed captain, his inherently aristocratic rigidity caused him to frown constantly.

For a moment, he didn't know whether to reprimand Luca for overestimating himself or to remind Kyoraku Shunsui to be mindful of his aristocratic manners.

Luca, on the other hand, just covered his forehead with a headache and weakly offered another explanation.

"Don't worry, Captain Kyoraku. As long as Captain Zaraki doesn't take off his blindfold and try to kill me right away, I'll surrender and beg for mercy immediately if there's any real danger."

However, just as Luca was about to explain a few more words...

"boom--"

A terrifying surge of spiritual pressure suddenly erupted among the crowd.

Kenpachi Zaraki, who had been eager to hear Luca's explanation, was already itching to get started.

After exiling the eight thousand to the side, a berserk fighting spirit filled his entire body.

"Hahaha! Kid! You said it yourself!!"

A golden spiritual pressure, accompanied by a hearty laugh, instantly spread out.

Many of the new graduates in the distance, who were unaware of what was happening, were pinned to the ground by the sudden burst of spiritual pressure. Even the best students, like Renji, felt as if their bodies were filled with lead and could barely move.

Before the other captains could even speak up to persuade him, Kenpachi Zaraki stomped his foot hard on the ground.

Amidst the flying debris, the figure charged directly towards Luca.

"No! I meant testing the new product! Not here!"

Seeing Kenpachi Zaraki charging towards him like a ferocious beast, he knew that the fact that the other party did not immediately use Shunpo to get close was already a battle warning for him, giving him enough time to react.

But Luca, while somewhat flustered, quickly retreated to try and create distance.

However, Kenpachi Zaraki, who had been looking forward to this match for a long time, was no longer listening to Luca's explanation.
He had only taken two steps when he drew his sword and brought it down on his head.

Seeing this, Luca disregarded everything else and quickly drew his sword to parry.

"when--"

There was a deafening bang.

Luca, who hastily drew his sword, was instantly sent flying backward. After two somersaults in the air, he landed several meters backward, his shoes still scraping the ground.

"Damn it! Let's fight! I already said it was for testing equipment! At least I don't have to go back to get my armor!!"

Although he kept muttering complaints, Luca himself didn't realize that at that moment, he also revealed a bloodthirsty smile on his face that was very similar to that of Kenpachi Zaraki opposite him.

He reached out and gently ran his hand along the blade of his Zanpakuto.

With a soft murmur, Luca had already quickly completed his initial release.

However, despite holding the Shikai key in his hand, he did not choose to attack Kenpachi Zaraki, who was about to charge at him.

Instead, he flipped his wrist and inserted the red and black 'import' key directly into his shoulder.

He let out a low shout.

"Death Warrior Armor, don it!"

(End of this chapter)