Death: Then stood in the sky.

Shiba Kuzuru: "???"

Their eyes widened in disbelief and shock. "You also used the Transcendental Body? You successfully mastered Bankai?"

"What and what?"

Matsumoto Rangiku sighed dejectedly, her arms wrapped around her chest to support the heavy mass. "I can't use the Transcendent Body because a part of my soul is missing."

"Is a part of your soul missing?"

Shiba Miyabi and Shiba Kuzuru were both startled and looked at Matsumoto Rangiku in surprise.

What does this mean?

Furthermore... without using the Transcendental Body technique, how did Matsumoto Rangiku manage to materialize her Zanpakuto?

Shiba Sora carefully poked the gray cat.

I hit it.

Her arms were soft, just like theirs.

It's become a reality!

She widened her eyes, wanting to poke the gray cat a few more times.

The cold claw blades fell.

Shiba Kuzuru felt a chill run down his spine and subconsciously took a step back.

A claw extended from its five fingers and swept across her front, causing a strand of hair to fall and slowly drift to the ground.

Shiba Sora clutched her chest, still shaken.

The gray cat grinned smugly, as if she had succeeded in her prank, her tail swaying gently, indicating that she was in a good mood.

Cats are animals that love to play.

The gray cat clearly inherited this trait as well.

However, she was still somewhat aware of her place and knew that she couldn't afford to offend the people here, or she would really be beaten to death, so she was just trying to scare the girl.

“We’ll talk about that later.” Seiji didn’t answer, but simply pointed to the dojo’s main gate.

You mean?

Shiba was startled and exclaimed in surprise, "Kaien has completed his training in Bankai?"

These three days felt like an eternity to her.

Shiba Kuzuru also looked nervous, "Did Big Brother succeed?"

Qing Si smiled. "You'll know when you open the door."

After saying this, he walked towards the main gate of the temple.

It creaked.

The wooden door emitted an unpleasant and grating sound.

The people inside were quite polite; they knelt down before Aoshi the moment they met.

"I won't give you any New Year's money if you keep doing this."

"Get out of here!!!"

Shiba Kaien was furious. He looked up and shouted, then burst into laughter.

Aoshi smiled at him too.

"Big brother!"

"Ouch...it hurts! Do you want to kill me?!"

Shiba Kaien helplessly pushed Shiba Kuukaku away, revealing his body covered in wounds.

His entire body was covered in knife wounds, his shihaka armor was tattered and stained with blood.

Then footsteps sounded.

Shiba walked over and said gently, "It seems you have indeed succeeded."

"Ah, it worked."

Shiba Kaien sighed wearily but with a sigh of relief, then smiled and said, "I have to thank Seiji for this. I barely managed to gain Negi's approval, but I still can't control all of her power, since it was all too rushed."

However—

"It's already usable."

Shiba Kaien looked at Ukitake Seiji ahead, her eyes filled with gratitude.

If it weren't for Seiji Ukitake's help, he really wouldn't know what to do.

Even if he were given a few more years to master Bankai, would those lurking forces give him that time?

"very good."

Aoshi nodded.

I thought this training would fail and I would have to wait for Shiba Kaien to recover before the next battle could begin. But unexpectedly, Shiba Kaien managed to complete the Bankai training to the limit within three days.

Judging from this, he is indeed very talented.

It's no wonder they're from the Shiba family.

But is there really no favoritism from the King of Spirits in this?

Aoshi looked suspicious.

Hey, King Ling, are you there?

Aoshi glanced at the sky.

There was no movement; I wonder if they were peeking at the screen.

Then, to Shiba Kaien's astonishment, Seiji stepped aside. "I've done what I had to do. Now it's your turn."

Shiba Kaien was puzzled.

Qing Si continued, "Go and take responsibility, be a man and do what you're supposed to do."

"Qingji?"

"Someone's coming from outside."

Those present were taken aback.

They immediately released their spiritual pressure to perceive.

Only Shiba Kaien showed a look of sudden realization.

Having mastered Bankai, even though it was forcibly acquired, his spiritual pressure limit has still increased, making him a true captain-level Shinigami.

Therefore, I sensed the presence of some spiritual pressure.

Their destination was the Shiba family.

"As expected of a monster! Even with Bankai, I can't see into its depths at all! I was shocked and filled with admiration."

"Do you think it's possible that I'm actually quite weak, which is why you can't tell?" Qing Si asked.

“That’s impossible,” Shiba Kaien laughed.

whispering sound.

Qing Si pouted, "Don't you dare lose, you idiot. I won't help you even if you get beaten to death."

"I won't lose, just you wait and see." The smile in Shiba Kaien's eyes disappeared, replaced by seriousness and determination.

"Gambling with one's life."

"I'll gamble everything."

"I also want to protect everyone."

He turned and left, as free and easy as a swordsman.

Well, in a sense, the Grim Reaper is much more exaggerated than the Swordsman.

Aoshi stroked her chin, watching his retreating figure.

"Aren't you really going to help?"

Standing beside Seiji, Matsumoto Rangiku asked curiously, "After all, it's been three days of fighting. Vice Captain Kaien hasn't even had time to rest. She must be nearing her limit by now, right?"

“I saw him collapse to his knees from exhaustion when he first opened the door.”

Shiba also showed a concerned look upon hearing this.

But Qing Si shook his head. "I can't help."

Shiba Kuzuru immediately asked, "Why can't I help?"

"For men, sometimes dignity is more important than life."

Aoshi said softly, "He entered this room with the awareness of going to his death to start the battle with the twisted flower, all to protect you."

As he spoke, Aoshi looked at them and said, "I can indeed help him deal with those guys. It's very simple; just one slash will do."

"But doing so will only destroy the petrel."

"Sometimes in life, it's all about fighting for your pride."

"He has to fight for this pride himself."

This world is an ideal world.

Many people figured it out while playing.

A certain anonymous owner of the sacred letter D is a typical example.

His combat strength fluctuates wildly, rising and falling unpredictably, depending on the fluctuations in his "heart".

Because he feared that his own power would allow him to be easily defeated by Grimmjow.

At the same time, by accepting his own power, he was able to cut Grimmjow so hard he could shit himself.

Even Aizen was the same.

Because they faced their fears and overcame them, they evolved from Honkai Impact 3 to Honkai Impact 4.

Is this ridiculous or not?

The group arrived at the gate of the Shiba family's house.

A large crowd had already gathered there.

They were mostly dressed in luxurious clothes, clearly nobles from Seireitei.

Qing Si glanced around and didn't see the family crests of the other four major noble families; only some middle and lower-ranking nobles had come.

Hmm... With Byakuya Kuchiki and Yoruichi Shifūin around, these two major families are indeed much more normal, with far less dirty political infighting.

As for why they dared to come looking for the Shiba family?

It's very simple.

Because compared to the other five noble families, the Shiba family is too benevolent.

Why don't you try the Kuchiki family and the Shifuin family instead?

If anyone dares to come looking for trouble, they'll be lucky to live to see the next day.

Needless to say, Tsunayoshige was also involved.

Those who cause trouble often don't even survive the day.

Furthermore, Aoji would never believe that Tsuna Yayoi wasn't behind their actions.

"Head of the Shiba family, is this how you treat your guests? If you can't even come out to see us properly, you should at least wear a shihaka outfit, right? Aren't you being a little too disrespectful to us?"

"The Shiba family can't have fallen so low that they can't even afford a new set of clothes?"

"You know what, it seems like there really is such a possibility."

A group of nobles and Death laughed heartily.

They looked at Shiba Kaien, who was dressed in tattered clothes, with mocking and sarcastic eyes, enjoying his disheveled appearance.