The Alchemist in Bleach

This Yachiryu Sword is different from the Yachiryu Sword that Ichiro can only maintain for a few seconds. This is the Captain's normal Yachiryu Sword. He only made a small change. Well, compared to the Secret Technique Yachiryu Sword, it is indeed only a small change.

The original sword technique involves unleashing the Thirty-One Red Fire Cannon, a technique that completely abandons the incantation, during sword dance. However, it's not quite about completely abandoning the incantation; it's simply a combination of sword technique and Kido jutsu, which is a relatively ancient method of using Kido.

In Ichiro's view, this swordsmanship is extremely powerful, maintaining the inherent strength of swordsmanship while adding new variables through the independent yet parallel Kido (a type of demonic cultivation technique).

The Crimson Fire Cannon, although only the thirty-first Hado, is a special Hado because it is relatively highly controllable. It can be used as a lantern for lighting or easily blast a small mountain. Based on this, the Shinigami Academy has also set it as a practice Kido for Kido classes to test students' control over Kido.

Therefore, this is a rare type of demonic path that can maintain considerable power even after being detached from incantation, making it very cost-effective.

Therefore, when Ichiro learned of this sword technique from the captain, he was very surprised. He then instinctively modified it, and after that, the captain never taught him any more of the secret sword techniques of the Demonic Path...

There was nothing he could do; after all, he had cut off all the sword techniques from the Ghostly Path Secret Sword.

Raising your hand and pointing your sword straight at the sky—that's a load of rubbish when it comes to swordsmanship...

What was once a perfectly good demonic sword technique has been turned into a demonic secret art...

For example, right now, Ichiro is using the Kido techniques taught by the captain to draw out the spiritual particles in the air, which automatically condense into one red fire cannon after another, and then accurately smash them onto the heads of each Hollow!

Well, that's also why a captain doesn't teach him the Secret Sword. Take this Secret Sword for example, under normal circumstances, the limit is five Crimson Fire Cannons, because any more would affect her swordsmanship. In that case, it would become swordsmanship combined with the Ghost Path, which would be putting the cart before the horse for her.

And now, ha~ let alone ten, at a glance, there are at least a thousand!

Secret Sword, Secret Sword, where is your sword?

You could use a fire poker to do this, right?

Therefore, Ichiro, the master of the Eight Thousand Streams Sword Technique, only learned this one move, and then came the ultimate technique. He only knew these two moves in the entire Eight Thousand Streams Sword Technique, and even those were heavily modified...

However, no matter how dissatisfied the captain is with this move, one thing cannot be denied: its power!

Countless crimson cannons rained down from the sky, striking each Hollow with pinpoint accuracy. Even if some Hollows reacted and began to dodge, how many could they withstand?

One? Two? Or three?

There are still hundreds of Red Fire Cannons in the sky that haven't fallen yet, and they are still being generated continuously. Under Ichiro's control, every spark is enough to expand into a Red Fire Cannon!

Although it's not enough to deal with powerful illusions, it's still a pretty good grass-cutting technique.

In just a few minutes, the vast battlefield was swept clean by Ichiro. This scene shocked not only those present, but even the captain in the distance sighed silently.

It's powerful, but does that have anything to do with swordsmanship?

Indeed, she shouldn't have impulsively taught him the Eight Thousand Streams Sword Technique in the first place; her lifelong reputation is ruined...

This child is good in every way, except that his talent for swordsmanship is really questionable!

I can only teach pure swordsmanship. Once it involves demonic techniques or the use of spiritual energy, "by accident," the sword techniques within a particular sword style will be gone, leaving only the original sword style...

However, aside from swordsmanship, she was very satisfied with Ichiro in other aspects. He learned the Dao quickly, had a strong sense of responsibility as a healer, and even in terms of strength, although his poor swordsmanship embarrassed her, his overall strength was among the best in the entire Thirteen Divisions, and he also had good interpersonal relationships.

This should be enough to keep the pressure from above in check and maintain some of the Fourth Division's style, which is what she's most reassured about...

.......

"Clap clap clap!"

After clearing out all the Hollows, Ichiro was about to land when he noticed Yachiru perched on Kenpachi's shoulder, her little hands constantly swatting at him. Kenpachi's head, filled with fervent battle lust, tilted to one side, looking rather comical...

"He's very strong!"

"Clap clap~"

"You are not allowed to fight with Little Sugar!"

"He's really strong!"

"Clap clap~"

"Don't look at Xiaotang like that, or you won't be able to control yourself. Close your eyes and turn your head away!"

"Cut~"

Although he complained, Kenpachi followed Yachiru's advice, closed his eyes, turned his head away, and did his best to suppress his fighting desire.

Watching the two playfully interacting, Ichiro's lips twitched, and he asked Yumichika and Ikkaku, who were standing to the side, "What are they doing?"

"We should be asking you that. What kind of spell did you cast on the vice-captain so that she's so on your side? This isn't the first time she's stopped the captain from having the fighting spirit you inspire." Yumichika didn't answer Ichiro, but instead looked at him with suspicion.

Ichigo, standing to the side, nodded in agreement. In fact, it wasn't just the captain who was restricted; the rest of them were also forbidden by Yachiru from challenging Ichiro. You see, it was one thing for them, but the captain's fighting spirit had never been stopped by Yachiru in Rukongai before.

No matter how strong the opponent is, she always watches happily from the sidelines.

However, he refused to let Kenpachi challenge Ichiro no matter what, and it was definitely not because Ichiro was stronger than Kenpachi. First of all, that was unlikely in itself.

Furthermore, for Yachiru, Kenpachi was invincible. No matter what injuries Kenpachi suffered or what desperate situations he faced, they never saw a trace of worry on Yachiru's face; it was as if she were fighting alongside Kenpachi...

Furthermore, if it's because Ichiro is so strong, then why would they prevent the two of them from challenging Ichiro?

Yachiru basically didn't care whether they lived or died...

Well, I do care about death, but I probably wouldn't shed a single tear if I got hurt; in fact, I'd probably be laughed at...

Therefore, they concluded that something must have happened!

Ichiro smiled helplessly. He knew some of the possibilities, but this matter involved Kenpachi's secrets, so there was nothing to say. Therefore, he could only shrug and say the truth in a joking tone: "Maybe the konpeito I gave to Yachiru would be tastier."

Ichika, Yumichika: "..."

You're kidding me!

The vice-captain loves konpeito (Japanese candy), and everyone in the Eleventh Division knows that. They've given him konpeito to every shop, big and small, throughout Soul Society, but he hasn't won anyone over. They won't even give him a nickname!

Well, if Ichiro knew what the two of them were thinking, he would probably complain too, since his nickname "Little Sugar" hasn't changed either.

Do you want Yachiru to change the nickname she gave her?

Dream on!

"By the way, weren't you saying you were doing some kind of research in the Twelfth Division? What brings you here? And you even flirted with our captain."

"..." Ichiro glanced at the corner helplessly, very dissatisfied with his ambiguous statement. "First of all, I didn't flirt with him. I came here on business. I came here to ask for your help. By the way, I already told Yachiru about this before."

"Huh? When did you talk to the vice-captain? How come I didn't know?" Yumichika brushed a strand of hair from his forehead, asking with a hint of confusion.

"It was probably the day before yesterday, when she asked me for konpeito, didn't you know?"

"The day before yesterday? That makes sense. We encountered a skirmish the day before yesterday. The vice-captain must have taken care of her target and then slipped away. With her Instant Step, it's not impossible."

After listening to Yumichika's words, Ichiro nodded. Even with his discerning eye, he couldn't find any fault with Yachiru's Shunpo. More than once, he didn't even notice Yachiru's presence until she was perched on his shoulder.

This kind of instantaneous movement is simply bizarre!

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Chapter 166 Project Skynet Launched

"Little Sugar, shall we begin now?"

Just as Ichiro and the others were talking, Kenpachi finally calmed down after being slapped by Yachiru's small hand, and walked towards Ichiro with Yachiru on his back.

"No rush, we need to change locations first, go over there. I came here to ask for your help first, and then we need to wait for the other two sides to be ready."

"Alright then, let's go! Kenpachi, let's go!" Yachiru patted Kenpachi's head energetically and shouted loudly.

Kenpachi didn't hesitate and ran away.

Ichiro, Yumichika, and Ikkaku: "..."

Looking at the direction Kenpachi and the others were heading, Ichiro looked at the direction he had pointed, and couldn't help but wonder, could it be that pointing in the direction of something has become some kind of profound knowledge now?

Looking at his own finger, and then at Kenpachi and the others who hadn't hesitated at all, Ichiro looked at Yumichika with some doubt: "Is this the direction I pointed in?"

Yumichika rolled his eyes: "You're pointing in the direction I'm asking you?"

"No, I mean, I meant the east, right?"

"Ah."

"Then why did they run west...?"

"Well, you'll get used to it... Besides, if you don't call them back, they'll run far away."

“…” Ichiro paused for a moment, sighed, and pointed at the two of them, “No need…”

Yumichika looked in the direction Ichiro was pointing, then was speechless: "This works?"

The lost duo, not knowing how they got there, had already walked back in the direction Ichiro had pointed out...

Didn't these two people feel anything when the direction was turned 180 degrees?

In a sense, it's quite remarkable that one's sense of direction is so off...

With a sigh, the group followed. At the same time, Ichiro's spiritual energy chain was fastened to Yachiru's fair wrist. They were lucky to have made it back this time, but they might not be so lucky next time.

And as it turned out, Ichiro was right...

On the way, even when following the main group, Yachiru and Kenpachi went the wrong way several times. If it weren't for the spiritual energy chain, the two of them might have disappeared completely.

A while later, the group arrived at the location and formed layers of guards around Ichiro, protecting him firmly. Ichiro then checked the spirit sword at his waist again and began to contact Urahara and the others through the Hell Butterfly.

Ichiro: "I'm all ready."

Yizhou: "I'm all ready here."

Urahara: "Wait a minute, we've run into some trouble. An Adjuchas is coming."

Yizhou frowned and asked, "Now? How could this be? Do you need help?"

Urahara: "No need, Yoruichi has already taken care of it, everything is ready."

Kiryuu raised an eyebrow. So fast?

Adjuchas is no ordinary person. Although she knew that Yoruichi, who was handing over the work of the Second Division, had the strength of a captain, she did not expect her to be this strong!

Adjuchas, a Hollow, was stronger than some of the captains. The fact that the Second Division, which mainly deals with Shinigami, was able to defeat Adjuchas so quickly suggests that the rumor was true, rather than something the Shihouin family fabricated to promote Yoruichi.

From this perspective, Urahara Kazuichiro, who is on good terms with Yoruichi, might be stronger than she imagined. After all, a tiger doesn't associate with cattle and sheep.

If she rejects that invitation, perhaps that idea might not remain just an idea...

Immediately, the idea was suppressed in Hikifune's mind. The idea involved many things, and it would take a lot of effort to solve it. Moreover, there was a prerequisite: Ichiro would not become the captain of the Fourth Division.

Therefore, there's no use in overthinking now; the key is to finish what you're doing.

After checking their situation again through the Hell Butterfly Core, the three of them simultaneously plunged their spirit swords into the ground three seconds later!