Death's Hidden Mobile

This is because the form he created with his lightning energy is not very stable and has some structural problems. In addition, his spiritual pressure is not enough and his control over lightning energy is too weak. Once the energy leaves his body, it is difficult to keep it in a stable state.

It seems I need to change the lightning energy shaping structure and increase control.

These are all things that require practice, and we can't rush them yet.

Just as Xia Yan was about to condense the spear again and continue the experiment, a voice rang out, "Stop!"

Xia Yan was startled when he heard the voice. He had been too focused on his work and someone had gotten close to him from behind.

Xia Yan turned around and saw the other person. Before Xia Yan could speak, the other person said angrily, "Are you the brat who fought Kenpachi Zaraki not long ago? Look what you've done, destroying my training ground."

Chapter 54: Shiba Kaien

Upon seeing the newcomer, a name flashed through Xia Yan's mind, and he called out, "Vice Captain Haiyan."

The person appearing behind Xia Yan was Shiba Kaien, the vice-captain of the 13th Division.

Shiba Kaien said irritably, "You're Xia Yan, right? Why are you causing trouble here? I still need to train here."

practice?

Xia Yan then remembered that Mount Koifu in the North Third District was the training ground of Shiba Kaien, who often came here to cultivate alone.

Although the Shiba family has been removed from the ranks of the five great noble families, it still possesses its former heritage, especially the Fireworks Cannon, which is the device used to launch the Heavenly Pillar Chariot. Even if the Shiba family moves to Rukongai in the future, the Zero Division will still need the Fireworks Cannon to send the Heavenly Pillar Chariot to the Soul King Palace.

Furthermore, the Shiba family is quite powerful. Shiba Kaien, the head of the main family, is the vice-captain of the 13th Division, while his wife, Shiba Miyako, is the third seat of the 13th Division.

Shiba Isshin, who split up the family, is the captain.

Before the deaths of Shiba Kaien and Shiba, the Shiba family should still be in Seireitei.

Upon realizing this, Xia Yan quickly said, "Senior Haiyan, I was unaware that this was your cultivation ground. I am truly sorry."

"Forget it."

Shiba Kaien waved his hand, looking at the ditch on the ground and the fallen trees, and couldn't help but say, "But your Zanpakuto is very strong. It saw the celestial phenomena from afar, and its destructive power is so great."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Senior Haiyan's Zanpakuto is also excellent."

Shiba Kaien's Zanpakuto is one of the few elemental Zanpakuto. After its Shikai, it takes the shape of a trident and is called Tsubaki. It can create waves and crush enemies with its gunshots and waves.

If Shiba Kaien had survived, his strength would certainly have been considerable; he certainly wouldn't have mastered Bankai after Madarame Ikkaku, Abarai Renji, and Hisagi Shuhei.

Shiba Kaien said with a smile, "Let's not talk about that. I heard you and Kuchiki Rukia are very close?"

Xia Yan replied, "When I was in Rukongai, it was Rukia who saved my life. I heard Rukia tell me that Senior Kaien took great care of her, so I want to thank Senior Kaien here."

Rukia Kuchiki is currently in the 13th Division, and Kaien Shiba is taking good care of her.

Shiba Kaien said nonchalantly, "She's my teammate, so of course I have to take care of her. But she's really clumsy; she hasn't even mastered her Shikai yet."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Believe me, she will definitely release, and her release will be very powerful."

It takes Rukia a long time to master her Shikai, but its abilities are incredibly powerful. First, the tip of her Zanpakuto releases a chilling aura that can freeze objects. Second, it lowers her body temperature, even reaching absolute zero, but in this state, she can only move for four seconds.

Rukia's Bankai is even more powerful, forming a pillar of light that pierces through the heavens and earth, freezing everything within its range.

Rukia's Zanpakuto is powerful, but it causes too much damage to the body, and she could easily end up dead if she's not careful.

"I hope so."

Shiba Kaien looked at Xia Yan and said, "If you can continue to train here in the future, it would be best to go to that mountain over there. There are no trees there, and it's mostly rock, so the damage won't be too severe."

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Thank you, Senior Haiyan."

Shiba Kaien drew his Zanpakuto and said, "Then do as you please, I'm going to train now."

Upon seeing Shiba Kaien's Zanpakuto, Natsuhiko licked his lips and said, "Kaien-senpai, shall we have a spar?"

"You want to spar with me?"

Shiba Kaien was taken aback, then said, "Although I don't want to admit it, you almost defeated Captain Zaraki, so I might not be your match. Besides, your abilities are a perfect counter to mine, so I know the outcome without even having to fight."

Natsuhiko's Zanpakuto's power is lightning, while Shiba Kaien's power is water. In a fight between the two, only Natsuhiko would suffer a loss.

Xia Yan shook his head and said, "What if I don't use a Zanpakuto?"

"Without a Zanpakuto?"

Shiba Kaien looked at Natsuhiko, raised an eyebrow, and said, "You mean we won't use any free techniques? We'll only compete in kendo and hand-to-hand combat?"

Xia Yan said with a smile, "Senior Haiyan can be freed, but I don't need to."

Shiba Kaien narrowed his eyes and said, "You're underestimating me far too much."

Xia Yan asked, "So, what does Captain Haiyan mean?"

"Since I'm being looked down upon like this, how can I refuse? Let's go then."

Shiba Kaien drew his Zanpakuto and softly murmured, "Water and sky churn, twisting flower."

As he chanted, the Zanpakuto in his hand gradually transformed into a trident. This trident was extremely long. Shiba Kaien was 1.83 meters tall, and even when the trident was placed diagonally, it was still much taller than him. Its overall length was at least three meters.

As the trident appeared, waves of water rippled and undulated, enveloping Shiba Kaien.

Xia Yan looked on with anticipation when he saw this.

His Shikai has the ability to fight against Captain-level opponents, but it is limited by spiritual pressure. If it is blocked, it will be difficult to win the final victory.

But what would happen to my strength if I gave up my Zanpakuto?

Without needing to instantly kill the enemy, he can fight Madarame Ikkaku to a draw using his Shikai.

How can I deal with someone like Shiba Kaien, who is one of the strongest among vice-captains?

Xia Yan was filled with fighting spirit. The next moment, blue light surged from his body and gathered on his legs and right arm.

"This is?"

Shiba Kaien was somewhat surprised to see the changes in Natsuhiko's body.

He initially thought Xia Yan was exaggerating and underestimating him, but this energy technique put Shiba Kaien under immense pressure.

boom.

Xia Yan's figure vanished instantly, and the waves around Shiba Kaien surged up immediately.

boom.

Xia Yan's Zanpakuto pierced through the water and struck Shiba Kaien in the back.

"So fast."

Shiba Kaien was surprised by Natsuhiko's speed, but the splashes served as both a barrier and an early warning system.

As Natsuhiko's Zanpakuto landed on the splash, Shiba Kaien had already turned sideways and used the force of his twisting body to smash it towards Natsuhiko's head.

However, Xia Yan's speed was reduced due to the obstruction of the water spray and the continuous pressure of the waves.

boom.

Xia Yan's Zanpakuto tilted slightly, blocking Shiba Kaien's slash, but then a huge wave rose up and swept towards Xia Yan.

High-intensity ocean waves contain immense power and can crush a person.

However, Xia Yan had already disappeared before the waves closed in, and the next moment, he appeared above Shiba Kaien's head.

Xia Yan hung upside down in the air, his Zanpakuto pointing directly at Shiba Kaien's head. Then, he pushed off with his legs, using the leverage point formed by the spiritual particles, and was propelled downwards.

The ocean was surrounded by waves, but there were none overhead, so Xia Yan chose this opportunity.

At his speed, Shiba Kaien couldn't react in time.

But after advancing only a fraction of an inch, the trident appeared before him, pointing at him from afar.

As long as I move forward, I will inevitably be pierced by the trident.

This is?

He had long anticipated that he would be attacked from above; no, he was just too stupid.

He left this gap above his head, wasn't he hoping someone would attack from there? So all we had to do was wait and see.

Xia Yan could only stop, turn to the side to barely dodge the stab, and then continue falling, aiming for Shiba Kaien.

Shiba Kaien swung his trident, aiming it diagonally at Xia Yan.

Trading injury for injury?

Xia Yan can stab Shiba Kaien, but he will inevitably be hit by the impact. Although he will be more seriously injured, this is just a friendly spar.

When neither side can harm the other, as long as they can threaten the enemy, it is considered a draw.

Therefore, Xia Yan could only retract his Zanpakuto and slash horizontally, striking the trident.

The trident's massive size brought immense power, but Xia Yan's strength, amplified by the instantaneous burst of power, was enormous and blocked the slash.

But the next moment, Xia Yan found himself surrounded and strangled by a huge wave.

This is the final, deadly move.

It turns out that everything he did was just to restrict his own body shape, leaving the top to himself and drawing him in to attack.

Then he used the trident to force himself to block, his body stopped, and then he reappeared with a killing move.

This is Shiba Kaien's fighting style, like ocean waves, advancing layer by layer until they crush you.

The waves converged, forming a water sphere.

boom.

A huge explosion was heard, and the next moment, a figure burst out of the waves and appeared in the distance, looking somewhat disheveled.

At the last moment, he used the power of the instant explosion to push aside the waves and escape from Shiba Kaien's side.

However, his clothes were soaked, and he looked utterly disheveled.

Although he was not injured, he was undoubtedly defeated.

Because he couldn't think of any way to break through Shiba Kaien's waves, as getting close to him would only trap him in his territory.

If things continue like this, there will only be one outcome: my spiritual energy will be completely depleted.

So Xia Yan withdrew his power and said, "Senior Haiyan, I have lost."

Shiba Kaien looked at Natsuhiko and said, "I can't hurt you either, so let's call it a draw."