The Alchemist in Bleach

After saying that, to Kirinji's horrified gaze, a burst of scorching flames erupted from the Captain-Commander's body and Zanpakuto, and a wave of heat swept over, seemingly about to incinerate them into ashes!

How is this possible?! This is Ryujin Jakka!

To Kirinji's surprise, the Captain-Commander hadn't recited the initial explanation!

"Delayed chanting?" Kirinji said bitterly, looking at the circle of red characters appearing around the Captain-Commander, and then glanced at Ichiro beside him.

Delayed chanting is a Kido technique developed by Ichiro. It allows one to use Kido first and then add the chant. It is a Kido technique that every Kido practitioner must know nowadays.

Although this technique consumes a relatively high amount of energy, it is still a very practical technique when others cannot learn high-speed chanting.

However, no one has ever heard of this technique being used to release a Zanpakuto!

Including Ichiro!

He was also shocked as he looked at the Captain-Commander. It wasn't that no one had thought of using it in the Shikai of a Zanpakuto, but they had all failed. Ichiro didn't use Shikai phrases much, and since they weren't very long, he hadn't studied them much.

This is because it is very difficult, but its practicality is generally low.

But that was before. Now Ichiro has discovered another terrifying aspect of this technique!

It can ignore the blockade!

Although he hadn't tested it, this technique was invented by Ichiro after all, so he could tell at a glance that even if the Fool was activated, it wouldn't be able to stop the Captain-Commander's Shikai!

Only ten years have passed...

At this moment, Ichiro finally understood what it meant to be the strongest Shinigami!

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Chapter 195 The Panicked Monk

"All things in the universe turn to ashes, the flowing blade is like fire!"

As the captain uttered his initial incantation, the circle of red characters around his body instantly disintegrated.

On the other side, standing next to Kirinji, Tsunayoshi Tokiyo gave a sinister smile, took a small step forward, slowly drew his Zanpakuto from his waist, and said in a pretentious manner, "Master, you don't not recognize this sword in my hand, do you? You'd better think carefully, or I'll have to use this powerful Enra Mirror."

"Sipping the essence of the four seas, dwelling at the ends of the earth, all things are reflected and cut, like a beautiful mirror!"

"boom!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a towering pillar of fire shot up from Tsunayoshi's body, just like Ryujin Jakka!

This is the Mirror of Beauty!

It can copy the abilities of any Zanpakuto, and even combine different abilities!

Of course, in the world of Bleach, you can't always be powerful just because you have great abilities. Your strength depends on your spiritual pressure. If your spiritual pressure is not enough, everything else is useless.

For example, even though both are Ryujin Jakka, Tsunayoshiro's aura is far inferior to that of the Captain-Commander. Moreover, the Shikai of Enra Kyōgen comes at a price; each time the copying ability is activated, some of his lifespan is reduced.

Of course, some shortcomings cannot overshadow the powerful abilities of Yanluo Jingdian. Although she cannot compare to the Captain-Commander, her power after Shikai is stronger than most Captains.

This caused the other captains to change color, and it also made Kirinji nod slightly. This kind of strength is reliable!

However......

Good things come to those who wait...

Tsunayoshi Tokitan's imitation of Ryujin Jakka seemed to enrage the Captain-Commander. His eyebrows and mustache bristled under the blazing flames. The Captain-Commander, wielding Ryujin Jakka, swung it fiercely, like an angry fire god, unleashing a wave of fire that swept towards Tsunayoshi Tokitan and Kirinji. At the same time, he roared, "All Squads, follow me to the battle!!!"

Upon hearing this, Ichiro was startled and stopped his move to step forward and mediate the fight. He glanced at the "enraged" Captain-Commander, silently put his Zanpakuto, Nanri no Suzaku, back in, then put on a pair of glasses and gently pushed them up.

Noticing the unusual behavior wasn't just Ichiro; Chojiro, Shunsui, and Ukitake, who spent every day with the Captain-Commander, also noticed it. The three exchanged a glance, and Shunsui and Ukitake simultaneously drew their Zanpakuto and released their Shikai, quickly standing beside the Captain-Commander with their twin swords in hand. Chojiro, however, seemed unable to withstand the intense heat, and halfway there, he swayed and collapsed to the ground with a "thud."

This scene made Ichiro and the others' teeth ache. Who here didn't know Sasakibe Chojiro's strength? To be able to leave a wound on the Captain-Commander, his strength couldn't be simple. And he couldn't even withstand this little bit of temperature?

Furthermore, even if you're going to act, could you at least make it look convincing...?

The other captains twitched their lips. Although they were speechless at the old actor, the Commander-in-Chief's order was there, so they also released their Zanpakuto. As time went by, the Thirteenth Division had some "familiar faces" now, such as Shinji Hirako and Kensei Rokusha.

They also released their Zanpakuto, looking at Kirinji and Tsunayoshiro in the middle with mocking smiles on their faces, although they didn't know where these two came from, yet they were so strong.

However, they don't think they will lose!

On the other hand, compared to the composure of the members of the Thirteenth Squad, Kirinji and Tsunayoshi Tokito looked rather grim, because they realized that the Captain-Commander seemed to be serious!

Is this still available?

"boom!"

Fortunately, before the captain and his men could make a move, a thunderous explosion rang out, and the monk appeared in front of Qilin Temple, looking at the captain with a smile, like a Maitreya Buddha.

"Yamamoto, we are all colleagues in Seireitei. Isn't it a bit much to release Shikai like this?"

"Whoo~"

The moment the monk appeared, the flames surrounding the Captain-Commander vanished. As he donned his Shinigami uniform, concealing his burly upper body, the Captain-Commander squinted and said, "So you do know I'm your colleague? The Thirteenth Division and the Zero Division are not affiliated. Last time you bypassed me and directly recruited Kuchiki Kyouga, and that was one thing, but now you've recruited a sinner from my Thirteenth Division and come asking me for a Zanpakuto. Aren't you going too far?"

The monk's pupils contracted, realizing he had fallen into a trap. Given Yamamoto's temperament, he would never back down just because the monk appeared. If a real fight broke out, he wouldn't be able to defeat Yamamoto without dying once or twice, since the Zanka no Tachi was truly a bug.

Therefore, logically, the captain shouldn't have stopped. So, there's only one possibility for this situation: his purpose in causing this disturbance was to force me to reveal myself...

So, is there some kind of conspiracy?

Encirclement and suppression?

No, Team Thirteen can't possibly confront them directly. A diversionary tactic? No, that doesn't make sense either. First, entering the Spirit King's Palace requires Wang Jian and the ability to penetrate his protective barrier. Even the Great Ghost Daoist couldn't break all those barriers, let alone… the strongest members of Team Thirteen are all here…

Thoughts raced through his mind, but he maintained a kind smile on his face.

"You're overthinking it, Yamamoto. The reason Kuchiki Kyoga didn't notify you immediately was because we were planning to select from the nobles. It just so happens that Kuchiki Kyoga is from your First Squad. Tsuna Yayo Toki is not even a member of your Thirteenth Squad now. We just came to apply to retrieve his Zanpakuto. We had no intention of bypassing the Thirteenth Squad."

After speaking, he glanced at the monks around him and frowned. For some reason, he felt as if he had overlooked something...

"Apply? Leaving the Thirteenth Division means having to retrieve your Zanpakuto, that's the Thirteenth Division's rule! We've never changed it! The Thirteenth Division has principles!"

Well, at least on the surface, nothing has changed. If you go home or go to other departments and get "shallow hits" through your own means, it has nothing to do with Team Thirteen. Therefore, the captain is speaking quite firmly now, since he hasn't changed the rules!

The monk's lips twitched slightly. Yes, you didn't change it, but you returned the knife to him...

But he couldn't say anything about this, because he himself had already changed the rules twice...

"Tsunayoshiro joined the Zero Division; this is the will of the Soul King!"

Left with no other choice, the monk could only use this argument to pressure the captain. He couldn't think of any other way; he couldn't possibly actually fight the captain, could he?

Putting aside the fact that the Zero Division is currently weaker than the Thirteenth Division in terms of overall strength, even if it were stronger than the Thirteenth Division, he wouldn't dare to fight this battle!

The reason is simple: the Captain-Commander's Bankai is too powerful...

That was a Zanpakuto of the highest level, and if it happened again, the Soul Society might really be doomed, which was not what he wanted.

On the other side, after hearing the monk's words, the captain's face also showed a hint of helplessness. Although he knew the truth about the Spirit King, he was also very clear that these things could not be known by too many Grim Reapers.

So when the monk used the Spirit King to pressure him, he really couldn't do anything about it...

"But he is a sinner of Team Thirteen! He must pay the price!"

"Yamamoto, I'll say it again, it was Lord Soul King's will that Tsunayoshi joined the Zero Division, just like when he invited Tenshinichi before..." Suddenly, when he mentioned Ichiro, the monk was stunned. He realized what the previous sense of incongruity was!

Enraged, the thought of the terrible consequences shattered his smile. He roared, "Yamamoto, if anything goes wrong this time, you'll be fully responsible!! You're playing with fire!!"

After shouting, leaving the bewildered captain behind, the monk immediately turned around and led Kirinji and Tsunayoshita back to the Spirit King Palace. The monk then wrote the character "门" (gate) with a flourish of his brush, and a burst of light emanated from the monk and Kirinji. The two of them then led the equally bewildered Tsunayoshita back to the Spirit King Palace.

It wasn't until the door disappeared that the captain realized he had been tricked.

No, that doesn't seem right. The monk's expression doesn't look like it, and he's already brought up the Spirit King. He wouldn't do something like that, so there must be some urgent matter.

And it concerns the Spirit King Palace, but why should he bear full responsibility?

Suddenly, the captain realized that the monk had changed his attitude when he mentioned Ichiro's name. He looked at Ichiro with a puzzled expression and saw him staring at a certain spot in the sky and smiling.

The captain raised an eyebrow and followed Ichiro's gaze, but unfortunately, he didn't find anything. He could only keep it to himself, then dismissed the captains who had rushed over, and called Shunsui, Ukitake, Captain Unohana, Ichiro, and Sasakibe no Bujiro, who was "lying dead" on the ground, into the meeting room.

.......

"What's wrong with you? Is something the problem?" Back at the Spirit King Palace, Qilin Temple frowned and looked at the monk. He didn't understand why they had suddenly returned and made those harsh remarks when they had clearly been in the upper hand.

This would inevitably worsen the already delicate relationship between the Zero Division and the Thirteenth Division, and he believed that the monk was not unaware of this.

"Didn't you guys notice anything was wrong just now?"

Looking at the serious-looking monk, Kirinji and Tsunayoshi Tokitan exchanged a glance and shook their heads. They really didn't notice anything amiss.

What happened?

"Do you think Yamamoto's Shikai was powerful just now?" The monk didn't answer Kirinji's question, but instead asked a question in return.

“That’s natural. Those are Ryujin Jakka, and two of them at that.” Kirinji nodded with lingering fear and replied, “Moreover, even without mentioning Shikai, the spiritual pressure that Yamamoto unleashed was terrifying enough. At least the entire Seireitei could sense it.”

"Well, do you think that with such a big commotion, the captains of the thirteen squads and the Grim Reapers with captain-level strength will rush over?" The monk asked seriously as he headed towards the center of the Spirit King Palace.

"Of course."

"So, have you seen or sensed Tenshin Ichiro?"

"!!" Kirinji's pupils shrank, and he froze on the spot. After the monk's reminder, he finally realized that he hadn't sensed Ichiro's presence from the beginning until they returned, nor had Ichiro appeared in his sight!

This is not normal!

This is very abnormal!

He knew that Ichiro liked to lock himself away to do research, but at the same time he also knew that if something really happened, Ichiro would definitely abandon the results of the experiment. The Captain-Commander had already unlocked his Shikai, so there was no reason for Ichiro not to come.

Furthermore, he saw several ministers from the Technology Development Bureau; they were all nearby, and they had all come. There was no reason for Ichiro to be so special.

Even if he were to be tied up with some important research, and even Yamamoto's Shikai couldn't sway him, surely Retsu could?

After this incident, Retsu would definitely notify Ichiro to rush to the scene. Whether it's to assist in the battle or to provide rescue, Ichiro is extremely important. However, in a place where he would definitely be present, Kirinji did not find him!

In an instant, four words came to mind—"luring the tiger away from the mountain!"

His expression changed, and Qilin Temple immediately rushed towards the center of the Spirit King Palace. He understood why the monk was so nervous; this was indeed an extremely serious matter!

When they really got going, Kirinji, who was skilled in Shunpo (Instant Step), instantly overtook the monk and Tsunayoshi Tokitan, leaving Tokitan still full of doubt. He frowned and asked curiously, "Is that Tenshin Ichiro very strong?"

"Strong? Not really."

"Then why are you so nervous? Besides the return to the Dao and the mimicry Zanpakuto, he doesn't seem to have much else, right?"

"Nothing much?" The monk looked at Shi Tan with surprise and said, "It seems you've been under close surveillance lately. You're proficient in Kido, breaking the incantation of the Ninety-Nine Dragon Transformation, and single-handedly turning the tide of the entire battle, resulting in an unprecedented zero-casualty battle in Soul Society. You almost single-handedly destroyed the palace of the King of Hueco Mundo, Las Noches. This is only part of his achievements. Are you sure that's all? Your ancestor was indeed very strong, but you are very weak, at least compared to him, very weak!"

Even if I possess the Mirror of Beauty?