The Alchemist in Bleach

Of course, the best thing to do at this point is to go in and finish off the enemy, but doing so is risky.

Suzaku's ability is a flame with healing power. They don't know how strong this healing power is, but since it can be developed as a core ability, it obviously can't be weak. Just like Ichiro, who uses Kido as his high-output ability, the limit of which is the Ninety-Nine Hakudo!

This technique is so powerful that no more than two people in the entire Soul Society can use it!

Therefore, Ichiro and the others do not mind maximizing Suzaku's power; only by staying alive can they deal damage!

"pat~"

Hearing footsteps, Ichiro and the others narrowed their eyes slightly. Sure enough, it was the right decision not to rush forward. They saw Suzaku slowly emerge from the giant pit, carrying a large, gold and red sword with a serious expression, still with some flames remaining on his body.

"It seems I underestimated you. So, there are monsters like this among the students of the True Central Spiritual Arts Academy? I apologize for belittling you earlier. Now, it's time to get serious!"

After uttering the last word, a burst of flames erupted beneath his feet, propelling him towards them!

"Awaken, Honghime!"

Urahara swiftly switched Zanpakuto forms and rushed forward to block his opponent, giving Ichiro a chance to cast his incantation, however...

"The edge of a thousand hands is beyond reach..."

Suzaku flashed past him at incredible speed and appeared in front of Ichiro, interrupting his chanting!

The Quincy's Flying Kick!

Like Shunpo and Sora, it is a high-speed movement technique of the Quincy, but in terms of skill, it is slightly better than Shunpo.

Of the three footwork techniques, the Hollow's Sora involves spatial power, the Quincy's Hiren-kyu relies on the flow of spiritual energy, and only the Shinigami's is a purely physical movement. Therefore, from this perspective, the Shinigami's Shunpo is somewhat inferior.

However, Shunpo is different in one aspect. It is a systematic technique, and it is the "walking" part of the four major techniques of the Shinigami: "slashing fist walking ghost". It is not difficult to learn, and most Shinigami can master it. In this respect, Hiren-kyu and Soten are much worse.

This creates a misconception for Quincy and Hollows: that Hiren's Kick is better than Shunpo. You're comparing a max-level skill with a basic skill.

Just like in the original work, if Ishida's opponent was Yoruichi, would he dare to say that Hiren-kyu is better than Shunpo?

Of course, this applies to the top tiers as well. In the middle and lower tiers, Shunpo is still the weakest. For example, right now, Suzaku directly used Hiren-kick to move in front of Ichiro! The greatsword swept in!

"The same method won't work twice!"

However, when his sword struck Ichiro, his heart skipped a beat; something felt wrong!

really!

The "Ichiro" he struck instantly turned into a bunch of black and red spiritual energy bands, which dispersed in an instant and then bound him tightly!

"Who says we're still using the same methods? Bind him! Benihime!" Urahara smirked, waving Benihime in his right hand, tightening the black and red spiritual pressure band around him!

During this time, Yoruichi once again activated Shunpo and rushed in, throwing another punch that nearly killed him before immediately flashing away!

"boom!"

"Wow~ thank goodness... the time should be... what!?"

He had been relieved that there wasn't enough time for Ichiro to unleash another attack like Suzaku, but when Ichiro suddenly appeared before him, his pupils widened in shock. This time, he sensed the approach of death...

"Hado No. 96: One Strike - Cremation!!!"

Ichiro pressed his left hand tightly against Suzaku's body, instantly turning it into a charred black color, from which wisps of scarlet light emanated. A moment later, a blade-shaped flame that seemed to reach straight to the sky shot into the heavens!

"boom!"

........

The captain and vice-captain Seinosuke of the Fourth Division, who were assigning tasks, glanced in Ichiro's direction, and the captain's lips curled up slightly.

"Captain, that looks like Ichiro's spiritual pressure, One-Sword Cremation... Is it okay to use this kind of technique?" Kiyonosuke looked at the direction from which the spiritual pressure was coming with some concern.

"Don't worry, this kind of move actually suits that kid..."

.......

"Are you worried about your companions?" Surrounded by thirty monsters, Kūyūshiki Kenpachi smiled as he looked at the heavily damaged White Tiger General opposite him.

"You...were prepared in advance?"

"Prepare? Ha~" Kenpachi chuckled dismissively. "You guys, do you even need to prepare? Don't get me wrong, I'm just passing by. You're just unlucky to have run into me. Enough with the chit-chat, do you want to give your last words? Or show me your trump card. I can smell the weakness on you from afar."

The white tiger's face was somewhat gloomy; it seemed there was truly no hope left...

........

"Ugh~ Are those Tenshin Ichiro and the others over there? One-Sword Cremation, huh? Tsk, if I'm not mistaken, this is the second one... Are all the kids this terrifying these days? They can use Kido of level 90 or higher without hesitation..." Then, turning her gaze to the Azure Dragon, who was trapped and still resisting, she asked with a hint of curiosity, "Hey~ How did you guys, with your level of strength, dare to attack Soul Society? And you even chose to come when the Captain-Commander was here, are you out of your mind?"

Qinglong didn't speak, but kept destroying the trees around him. At this point, he knew perfectly well that they had been tricked!

In this situation, is this called a period of weakness?

......

"Sigh~ a child is a child. Even though the order has been lifted, you can't go on two Ghost Paths above number ninety in a row. You're immature, aren't you, Madam Heaven?" Chunshui, dressed in a flamboyant cherry blossom outfit, picked up her wine glass and took a small sip.

The twelve divine generals and the Heavenly Empress standing opposite him dared not move. Even though Chunshui held a wine cup, even though Chunshui sat on the ground, even though Chunshui's sword was sheathed and placed to the side, she still dared not move...

At this moment, the Empress had the same thought as the Azure Dragon: the attack had indeed been hasty. The four of them were already the strongest among the Twelve Divine Generals. Before they came, everyone was full of confidence and thought that the battle would be over soon.

Of course, this last point is accurate, because according to my perception, everyone else except her was almost finished off; it was indeed very fast...

"Don't be nervous. Come sit down and have a drink with me. Fighting is so boring. You'll lose anyway. After we finish drinking, you go through the procedure and I won't kill you. Come on, have a drink with me."

The Empress felt extremely depressed looking at the flirtatious Chun Shui. "What a two-faced man! If you're so capable, then remove your spiritual pressure first!"

However, she dared not say those words aloud, and could only timidly step forward to drink with Chunshui...

There are significant differences between captain-level officers.

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Chapter Seventy-Six: Three Heroes Battle the Vermilion Bird! (Part Two)

Ichiro and his group were unaware of the situation on the other battlefields. At this moment, they were focused on their own battle. To those powerful figures, these generals might be relatively weak, but to Ichiro and his group, they were formidable enemies!

Ichiro stepped aside and quietly watched the blade-shaped flame. He could clearly feel that the life force within it had dissipated, which was to be expected. First, he was crippled by Yoruichi's punch, and then he was hit by Yoruichi's Cremation Blade, which was comparable to a complete incantation. It would be unreasonable for him not to die!

It's important to know that while the "One-Sword Cremation" was a debunking incantation, at the same time, Ichiro also used a Kido technique specifically for sacrificial Destruction—Deep Sacrifice.

One-Sword Cremation is used at the cost of partially burned flesh as a catalyst, with powerful side effects. It can sacrifice up to an arm in exchange for maximum output. However, Ichiro created a Kido technique called Deep Sacrifice, which is a dedicated sacrifice technique, through the method of Oath Binding.

This Kido technique isn't very practical because it can only be used in conjunction with the Breaking Incantation. For example, right now, Ichiro is using one hand as the cost of Activating One Blade Fire Burial, and then using the other hand to gain the power that was weakened by the Breaking Incantation. In other words, if it were a full incantation, Ichiro would gain nothing but an arm.

That being said, the existence of this Kido technique has greatly increased the practicality of Sacrifice Hakudo. In the past, most Shinigami would have some concerns when using Sacrifice Hakudo, namely, whether or not I should abandon the incantation.

If you sacrifice it, the power might not be enough, and you'll end up sacrificing yourself. If you don't sacrifice it, you might not be able to release it, which is a dilemma. But with the enhanced sacrifice, things become much easier. Take an arm, for example. What difference does it make whether you sacrifice one or two? If you win, you gain; if you lose, it's just a matter of how good or bad your corpse looks.

Of course, the bigger difference for Ichiro is that when the world attacks him, he needs to be more careful, otherwise he'll need to be hit again to recover from his injuries...

But is that the end of it?

Do not......

Just as Ichiro and the others were about to breathe a sigh of relief, the strange phenomenon that appeared in the pit caused by the blade-shaped flame caught their attention!

A golden flame suddenly appeared, and within it, the life force of the Vermilion Bird reappeared!

"Reconstruct the world!"

Ichiro didn't dare to delay and immediately summoned the World. After appearing, the World raised its sword and struck three times, and the three of them returned to their peak condition!

As it turned out, Ichiro's choice was correct. In just a short while, Suzaku emerged from a ball of golden flames, like a Suzaku reborn from the ashes!

"Resurrected from the dead? That ability is a bit too overpowered..."

Hearing Ichiro's complaint, Suzaku looked at the three of them, whose health had been fully restored, and his lips twitched. What right do you have to say such things? Although his resurrection was bugged, it was not a full-health resurrection. The spiritual power consumed was consumed. But Ichiro and the others, not only were their injuries gone, but their spiritual pressure had also returned to its peak!

So all he got was a few floors and buildings in exchange for his life?

While inwardly complaining, Suzaku's actions were swift. He reached out and touched the greatsword, and blazing flames surged forth, condensing into a magnificent set of phoenix feather armor on his body. This armor was the ultimate expression of his Fullbring ability, and at the same time, it greatly enhanced his defensive capabilities. Using the previous tactics would be completely ineffective.

On the other hand, Ichiro knew that the magnificent Phoenix Feather Armor couldn't just be cool; he knew it couldn't be all about looks. So, he had no choice but to fight head-on!

"Mimicry begins! Soar through the skies, Southern Sparrow!"

A pair of magnificent fiery wings unfolded behind Ichiro, and at the same time, an even stronger spiritual pressure emanated from Ichiro. Almost simultaneously, Yoruichi and Urahara also activated their Mimicry Shikai, and their spiritual pressure surged!

Of the three, Urahara's spiritual pressure is the most terrifying. His spiritual pressure level was already close to that of a captain. Now, when he activates his Shikai, his spiritual pressure has increased from three times to five times, and then decreased to twice as much. Although the multiplier is smaller, the increase in spiritual pressure is even greater.

At this moment, with the addition of the Mimicry Shikai, the spiritual pressure has been amplified to an absurd level!

The second most impressive is Yoruichi. Her Shunho already possesses power comparable to Bankai, and after being amplified by Shikai, her power has reached a new level. Just her aura alone is enough to make people's hearts pound!

{Here's a point to note: Shunko is compared to Bankai, but it's likely only a preliminary comparison. Otherwise, Soi Fon wouldn't have switched to her own Bankai during the final battle. Clearly, between Shunko and Bankai, Soi Fon believes hers is stronger. While a one-hit kill is indeed powerful, for Yoruichi, Shunko is obviously stronger because she has a Heavenly Weapon, while Soi Fon doesn't.}

On the contrary, Ichiro, who had just displayed the power of the two demonic paths, was now the weakest of the three. This made Suzaku a little relieved. If he were to become so monstrous again, how could they possibly fight?

With a slight misstep, flames exploded, and the immense propulsion propelled it at high speed toward Ichiro. Regardless of anything else, Ichiro was currently the weakest in terms of raw power; he should be taken down first!

"Chirp!"

With a loud cry, Ichiro's fiery wings flapped, generating a thrust that sent him shooting toward Suzaku like an arrow!

"Sword Technique: Slice and Slash!"

As Ichiro moved forward, the flames all over his body quickly condensed onto the blade, including the flame wings behind him, which also gathered on the blade!

There's nothing he can do about it. If he could, he would like to use flames as propulsion throughout the entire process, just like Suzaku, but he can't. The current Flame Sparrow has a lot of firepower, so he can only use techniques to enhance the burst of power at that moment. In terms of endurance, it's not worth it.

The Fuzhan is the Captain-Commander's sword technique, which gathers all the flames together to form an extremely powerful slash!

Originally a sword technique called Ryujin Jakka, it was later optimized by the Captain-Commander so that it could be used even without its initial release!

The powerful propulsive force of the bursting flames, combined with the sweeping strike that gathers all the flames, makes it extremely powerful!

However......

Such a powerful strike barely pierced the Phoenix Feather Armor without causing any damage before it was stopped!

Just as Suzaku's greatsword was about to strike Ichiro, a blood-red slash came from the sky and blocked his powerful sword!

"Razor Red Princess!"

"boom!"

At the same time, Yoruichi appeared to the side, spun around and kicked Suzaku in the chin. With the help of Shunko and the Heavenly Gifted Soldier that amplified the impact of her footwork, she unleashed an extremely powerful attack!

To make him lose consciousness for even a moment!

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ichiro gripped the sword in reverse and used the momentum of the slash to rotate his body, aiming the tip of the sword directly at Suzaku's throat. There was an extremely thin gap there, which should normally be impossible to attack, but at this moment Suzaku's head was kicked high up by Yoruichi's kick from below!

"Sword Technique: Throat Piercer!"