The Alchemist in Bleach

Therefore, his correct course of action now is either to rush forward and quickly eliminate the black-robed Grim Reaper, or to retreat immediately.

Unfortunately, neither option is safe. Moving forward might lead to traps, while retreating would expose one's back to the enemy, which is also very dangerous. And most importantly, he doesn't know which way to retreat.

Since he can't sense Hirako and the others' spiritual pressure or the sounds of battle, he essentially only has one choice, but there might be a trap...

However, what Aikawa Rao didn't know was that the trap had actually been set long ago...

Time ticked by, and the two remained locked in a silent standoff. But a shadow was slowly creeping into Aikawa Luo's heart. Why hadn't anyone come yet...? His spiritual pressure should be quite conspicuous in a place like Rukongai...

Aikawa Luo tightened his grip on his spiked club-like Zanpakuto, hardening his heart and deciding that he could no longer wait and had to take the initiative to break the deadlock!

So he raised his spiked club high, flames swirling around it, and with immense power, smashed it directly into the ground!

"A fiery little hammer!"

"Whoosh~ Boom~!"

"Whoo~"

The blazing flames swept outwards, burning all the surrounding trees to ashes!

Unfortunately, his movements were too large and too obvious. The black-robed Grim Reaper easily dodged the incoming flames with a simple step back, while also pulling up his hood to avoid revealing his face.

However, Aikawa Rabu's actions were not intended to attack him, but rather to disrupt the terrain!

After roughly confirming the location of the trap, regardless of whether it exists or not, one hammer blow will destroy all traps.

However, just as Aikawa Rao, wielding his spiked club, was about to charge at the black-robed Grim Reaper, an unexpected event occurred...

"Waaaaah~~"

Aikawa Rabu's body convulsed, and he knelt on the ground, with a large amount of thick, milky white liquid flowing from his eyes, mouth, and nose, covering his face!

This is... blurring!

"Cut!"

However, as expected of the captain, once the mask was roughly completed, Aikawa Luo suppressed his surprise and physical weakness, smashed the hardened bone mask with a punch, roared, and charged forward in the astonished eyes of the black-robed Grim Reaper!

"die!"

"block!"

The black-robed Grim Reaper drew his Zanpakuto from his waist, a crescent moon flashing as it blocked the descending spiked club!

It's not over yet!

"drink!"

Aikawa Luowu roared, and a violent spiritual pressure surged up, stirring up a fierce gale. He lifted the hood of the black-robed Grim Reaper, revealing his face!

However, what he didn't know was that the moment the black-robed Grim Reaper's face was revealed, his destiny of survival was sealed...

"Who are you....."

"Pfft!"

Before Aikawa Luowu could even speak, the black-robed Shinigami seized the moment when Aikawa was intangible again, flashed behind him, and simultaneously thrust his Zanpakuto backward!

The sharp blade pierced Aikawa Rao's back, then slanted upwards, piercing his neck and head!

"...Technology...Development...Bureau..."

"Pfft~ Pfft~"

"Why did you have to be so clever? You could have just honestly become intangible. I'm truly sorry to have to kill you using such despicable means, Captain Aikawa Rao..."

With a flick of the blood off his sword, the black-robed Shinigami sheathed his Zanpakuto, pulled his hood back up, used Kido to conceal himself, and walked towards Aizen...

Captain of the 7th Division, Aikawa Raobu, is dead!

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Chapter 248 Silver vs. Aizen, Tosen Kaname, and the Black-Robed Shinigami!

"You killed him?"

Back on Aizen's side, seeing a trace of killing intent still lingering on the black-robed Shinigami, Aizen raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, he accidentally saw my identity."

What was the result?

"Successfully achieved Hollowfication, but it is not stable. Although the spiritual pressure has been amplified, the combat power has actually declined significantly. The gap between him and Shinji Hirako is too large. It seems that aptitude really plays a big role, although strength is also extremely important."

"Perhaps it's also related to the methods of manipulation... Who!"

With her hands hidden in her wide sleeves, Yin, sporting a fox-like villainous smile, slowly walked into the alley.

Yin's gaze swept across the alley, passing over Hirako and the others lying on the ground, before finally settling on the white bone mask slowly disappearing from Suzuran's face, and the blood that was about to spill out.

"The 'blurring' experiment is really interesting!"

"?" Aizen's eyes showed surprise, but what surprised him even more was that a triangular cone-shaped barrier suddenly rose up, protecting Suzuran inside!

He recognized the Mirror Gate; it was a high-level defensive ghost path capable of deflecting attacks. Its defensive capabilities were comparable to the Void Breaker, and even more comprehensive. Its weakness was that it was easily broken from the inside, and it was specifically designed to protect a particular target.

However, he didn't understand Yin's actions...

Why would this sentence be considered a mantra?

Yes!

The mirror gate that Yin cast was not a broken incantation, but a complete incantation!

However, the chanting language is not like this...

"Omnipotent Chant? You actually know this move too?" The black-robed Grim Reaper looked at Silver with a solemn expression.

"The Chant of All Things?" Aizen looked at the black-robed Shinigami beside him with a puzzled expression.

"The Manjushri Chant is one of Tenshin Ichiro's newly developed but unreleased Kido techniques. It can distort the chant by intensifying the consumption of spiritual pressure, making it a very difficult Kido technique."

"Wow? You actually know about the All-Encompassing Chant? Looks like you're someone I know~"

"Last quarter moon!"

As he spoke, Gin's figure suddenly appeared in front of Tosen Kaname, his Zanpakuto drawn from its sheath, drawing a bright crescent-shaped blade of light as it attacked Tosen Kaname!

"block!"

"Fly... Rift Slash!"

Spiritual pressure converged, and a blue slash forced Silver back!

At the same time, the black-robed Grim Reaper used Shunpo to move behind Gin, gripping his Zanpakuto in reverse with both hands, and stabbed down fiercely!

"Queen Bee!"

"Hey~"

Unfortunately, Silver's toes twitched slightly, and he dodged instantly. After reappearing, he even slightly turned to the side, avoiding Aizen's sword strike disguised as Kyoka Suigetsu!

Glancing at the torn shihaka robe on his left shoulder, the fox smile on his silver face remained unchanged as he watched the black-robed shihaka and Tosen Kaname with great interest.

"How interesting. One of you knows Ichiro-senpai's 'All Things Chant' and is using swordsmanship that you barely understand, while the other is using clumsy swordsmanship. Are you afraid that I will recognize your identities?"

"To be able to perceive the illusion of a mirage, no wonder you were a genius Shinigami who was famous throughout the Seireitei a few years ago. What a beautiful game of strategy." Aizen pushed up his glasses with his left hand and praised sincerely.

He really admired Gin, or rather, he felt that Gin's personality was perfect for him. He was talented, knew how to be patient, and always had a sly smile. No one could see what he was thinking. His quick thinking just now had amazed him.

In that situation, even if Aizen himself were in that position, he knew he wouldn't have handled it any better, since he was one of the attackers.

He even suspected that Gin was supposed to follow him, but was instead snatched away by Ichiro, who had the ability to foresee the future!

"You flatter me. It's just that I practice a lot."

'Is this what they call a mirage? Just as Ichiro-senpai said, all my senses were deceived. He really is a dangerous fellow. But thankfully, I must have just touched that sword. Will this break the illusion? Or, like Ichiro-senpai, did he use a different sword when he attacked?'

As her thoughts wandered, Yin relaxed her body.

Although he had just touched the knife, he wasn't sure if it was just a mirage, so he couldn't act rashly. But if he didn't act, he would be in a very passive position.

So he decided to take a risk and try out the secret technique that Captain Unohana had taught him...

Before Aizen and the others could reply, Gin charged forward again and launched an attack!

With a raised hand, he unleashed a Thunder Roar Cannon to block Aizen and the black-robed Shinigami's movements, while his right-hand Zanpakuto thrust towards Tosen Kaname at an odd angle!

"Flying Slash!"

Tosen Kaname unleashed several air slashes with his Zanpakuto, simultaneously charging towards Gin with the air slashes!

Sitting idly by and waiting for death has never been his style!

Of course, he wasn't acting rashly. He was well aware of his current situation. Because he was hiding his identity, he couldn't use his full strength and was weaker than Yin. Yin was already a little weaker than him, and if he were to weaken himself further, he would be even worse.

But he also has an advantage, which is his teammates!

Therefore, while approaching Gin, he was also consciously moving closer to Aizen and the others so that they could provide rapid support.

But is this useful for silver?

The answer is, of course, no!

Faced with the incoming air slashes, Gin dodged several attacks with a quick step and engaged in a fierce battle with Tosen Kaname!

The sword blade sliced ​​through the sky, reflecting chilling rays of light under the full moon!

Sparks from the clash of swords flew around the two of them.

Given the intensity of their clash, Aizen and the black-robed Shinigami were forced to halt their attacks, frowning as they watched the two.

This is not good. If the fighting continues, Tosen's identity will be exposed!

Although Aizen knew that Ichiro had known about Tosen Kaname's identity for a long time, since Ichiro had caused quite a bit of trouble in Hueco Mundo under this alias, the situation was different now. If Tosen Kaname did not reveal his identity this time, then it would be equivalent to sending a signal to the outside world.

That means that besides Tosen Kaname, he might have two other helpers by his side!

Moreover, their combat strength is close to that of a captain!

Don't underestimate this difference; sometimes, even a small error in intelligence can determine the outcome of a battle!

However, as the battle intensified, Tosen Kaname's swordsmanship began to falter, with frequent mistakes. Concealing his identity in such a high-intensity battle was proving extremely difficult.

"Sigh~" With no other choice, Aizen could only sigh softly, then activated Kyoka Suigetsu, distorting Gin's senses to create an opportunity for Tosen Kaname. He not only successfully broke free from the stalemate but also managed to deliver a sword strike to Gin's shoulder!