The Alchemist in Bleach

The reason those Void Beasts in the Void and the information died was probably more due to Stark's ability, his special ability as a Void—soul splitting!

This makes sense, because it's very difficult for a character to control their abilities. Their strength is too great, causing their abilities to develop too early, which in turn makes them uncontrollable, leading to this situation.

By splitting his soul into Arrancar, he can better control this ability, thus preventing other Hollows from dying as a result.

In Ichiro's view, this is the more reasonable explanation. As for the ability to split souls... we need to find out more specific information to better target it. Of course, there is an even simpler way: just pile on spiritual pressure.

Just as Ichiro was about to exit his mental state, a message suddenly appeared clearly.

A person dressed as a beginner-level Soul Reaper, with his left hand lightly resting on the two Zanpakuto at his waist, looked at "Ichiro" and said, "Tenshin Ichiro, the strongest Kido genius in the history of Soul Society. It is a pity that our first meeting is in this form. I apologize in advance. As far as I know, you seem to be collecting Spirit Particles, so I will give you those Hollows as a gift. Please accept this small gift."

As he spoke, he touched his fully covered chest with his right hand, like a gentleman, bowed, then stood up and looked at "Ichiro" to continue.

"I once heard a soul from the future in Rukongai say something that resonated with me deeply—'If there is a god, how can I bear not being that god, so there is no god?' Don't you think that's very philosophical? Ichiro, after knowing the true nature of that thing in the sky, can you really still tolerate its rule?"

The scene ends here. Ichiro knows that sentence. It is a classic quote from Nietzsche. The original meaning is not the literal meaning. It does indeed have the meaning of denying God, but more importantly, it symbolizes the transcendence of the self. That is, "I" do not need the guidance of God. Compared with God, I believe more in myself. It is a confident statement that affirms the role of mankind itself.

However, this is just a widely accepted interpretation. Everyone has their own interpretation of Hamlet, and everyone's opinion will naturally be different. Considering Aizen's anger towards Urahara in the original work, it is clear that he could not tolerate something like the Soul King standing above him and deciding the fate of the world.

To be honest, this is very similar to Ichiro. He also can't accept this. After all, the survival of the whole world depends on some kind of existence. It's too ridiculous and too unreasonable.

But Ichiro wasn't as radical as Aizen. He didn't want to become a god; he just wanted to quietly conduct research. His experiences from his two previous lives were still vivid in his mind, and he knew that the nail that sticks out gets hammered down. He had his own thoughts on this. He couldn't agree with Aizen's behavior. If Ichiro couldn't tolerate the existence of the Soul King, then how could others tolerate him becoming the Soul King?

This will only cause more and more conflict.

Ichiro slowly opened his eyes, pulled his consciousness away from the crystal in his hand, and with a gentle squeeze, it instantly turned into powder.

"I have bad news. I saw a Hollow, and he might be the strongest Hollow in Hueco Mundo right now!"

"Has Barragan made a move?" the captain asked gravely.

Ichiro shook his head and said, "If it were Barragan, that would be better. In his current state, appearing in Soul Society would be certain death. I'm talking about another one, someone so powerful that just getting close would be fatal..."

Urahara Yoruichi and Sekai were stunned for a moment, then their expressions changed drastically.

Seeing the three's reaction, Ichiro nodded: "That's right, it's Koyatai Stark, the guy we can't even get close to..."

Ichiro's idea of ​​poaching Aizen's men didn't just come after he returned; in fact, going to Hueco Mundo was one of his goals. Unfortunately, after so many years, he only found some clues. However, even from these clues, they could deduce Stark's strength and thus give up searching for him.

After all, given their spiritual pressure, if they got close, they would probably just slowly die like other Hollows, being devoured by him...

"Is it possible that he was involved in this operation?"

"The probability is small, but not impossible. So, Captain, I think it's necessary to have the Captain-Commander prepare. In the current Soul Society, perhaps only the Captain-Commander can deal with him!"

The captain frowned, looking at Ichiro with a hint of worry, and said, "Is he really that strong? If the Captain-Commander intervenes, the impact on you is unknown..."

"It's alright. If we end the battle as soon as possible, it won't have much of an impact, and it's only a possibility."

Helpless, the captain could only nod.

Then, Ichiro turned to Kenpachi and said, "You all know the current situation. This battle is about the balance of spiritual particles. The original plan was for you to fight using the special Zanpakuto we provided. It would simulate the soul burial in the real world, allowing the souls to go directly between worlds to carry out the normal soul burial process, so as not to affect the balance of spiritual particles. However, due to some reasons, you will be fighting in my Bankai. Do not resist."

"I see~ I understand now."

"About... um... you understand?" Ichiro, who was about to explain the term to Kenpachi, stared at him in astonishment, then looked at the others who were also confused, and then at the confident Kenpachi. This guy must be a fake!

"Is it difficult? It's just entering your Bankai and fighting Hollows, is it that complicated?" Kenpachi looked at Ichiro with a puzzled expression.

“…No…that’s it, you understand perfectly…as expected of you.” Ichiro looked at Kenpachi speechlessly, then looked at everyone and said, “There’s still a while before the enemy arrives, so please get the team ready.”

“That’s to be expected. But I have a question for the three seats of Tenshin: since you already have a solution, why did all three of you come out together?” Shihōin Seigan looked at Ichirō with a puzzled expression. In fact, this was also a question that everyone was concerned about. If you were confident in solving the problem, why make such a big fuss?

"First, we naturally have our reasons for doing this, but it's not convenient to disclose them. Please forgive us, Captain Shihōin. Second, there are many Hollows. Don't underestimate Adjuchas. The most troublesome one this time is actually Adjuchas. Perhaps a few hundred years from now, our captains will be able to easily deal with Hollows of this level, but that's the future, not now. Even the three of us can only deal with Adjuchas under normal circumstances."

Shihouin Seigan nodded in understanding. Although he cared about Ichiro's first point, he was, after all, the head of a great noble family. He knew that some things he could know, and some things he shouldn't. After all, the Thirteenth Division was loyal to the Seireitei, not to their noble family...

After Ichiro finished explaining, they saw Kiryu Hikifune arrive with a dozen or so Shinigami dressed in white research suits. Upon seeing this, Ichiro and Urahara exchanged a glance and immediately jumped out of the Touyama Crystal to join Kiryu Hikifune.

Others were taking action, and so were they. Their main objective was to collect data on the fluctuations when the black cavity opened. You can never have too much data; the more data you have, the better your subsequent research will be.

At the same time, they are also prepared to try to seize control of the black cavity while the other side is opening it, and then set up the battlefield on the other side. These are all things worth trying.

Soon, under the watchful eyes of the other squad members, Urahara and Hikifune led several members of the 12th Squad to form a large circle. The ground inside the circle was covered with numerous Kido spell formulas, and Ichiro stood in the middle of the circle and the Kido spell formulas.

Outside the circle, three members of the Twelfth Division stood in a triangle formation, responsible for collecting data.

Soon, as others poured spiritual energy into the Kido spells, the spells on the ground slowly lit up, while Ichiro in the middle opened his lips slightly and made an extremely deep sound, pushing the fluctuations of these Kido spells to a new peak!

This scene greatly excited the three people collecting data on the periphery. This technique was the result of their research on the Black Cavity, which could fix the Black Cavity's power to the Soul Society. Unfortunately, they failed.

This is to be expected. This level of Kido involves the transformation of the entire world. How could it be so easy? Ichiro and Urahara absorbed most of the current Kido achievements and only managed to develop the technique to cut through Hueco Mundo with the help of the Soul King.

Even so, it would still take a very long time to prepare. And this is for Hueco Mundo, a world that is not very well developed. The Soul Society is much stronger than Hueco Mundo, so how could it be so easy to succeed?

Even with Ichiro's enhanced incantation, it's just a drop in the ocean and completely useless. The strength of the technique itself is far too weak. It's just a matter of strength. Ichiro and Urahara have both seen this technique. Its concept is correct, but its strength is just not up to par.

Therefore, this experiment allows them to figure out how big the gap is and make better adjustments. After all, there are not many opportunities to know the exact location where the opponent's black cavity is opened. The 12th Division's alert mechanism is only for the fluctuations after the opponent opens it, and cannot know in advance where they will open it.

However, the so-called shortcomings were merely Ichiro's perspective. Little did they know, his enhanced incantation completely stunned the arriving Kido followers...

Wasn't the enhanced chanting technique developed by us? Why does it feel like he's the founder? How come it's so powerful?

Sensing the increased power of the demonic energy, Vice Demonic Master Yushōda Hachigen fell into deep thought...

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Chapter 159 Breaking the Dao - Chapter 99: The Five Dragons' Annihilation!

The Kido technique of enhanced incantation was not invented by Ichiro, but by the Kido followers who were stimulated by Ichiro. The main force of their research team was Hachigen Ushōda. However, even he could only increase the power of the enhanced incantation by half. Even so, he was already the Shinigami who had the most outstanding mastery of this technique among the Kido followers.

But what does he see now?

Some people used the demonic techniques they invented to unleash power far exceeding their own!

In development, it can't compare; in learning, it can't compare either. This is like cheating...

On the other side, Ichiro didn't notice the Kido Sect's reaction. He was currently immersed in chanting. This was the first time he had officially used the enhanced chanting technique to cast a super-large Kido spell, because this technique was rather useless.

It has many advantages. It can enhance the power of the Kido, and by several times. Although Ichiro didn't know why the Kido Clan deliberately underestimated the increase, in Ichiro's opinion, it might be four or five times, or even seven or eight times after mastering it. This kind of increase is already very considerable.

However, it also has significant drawbacks, which are quite fatal. It can only be cast in its entirety, and the casting time is extended. It cannot be used in conjunction with high-speed casting or concealment casting, making it almost useless in actual combat and only serving to harass the enemy.

It is only applicable to some large-scale demonic arts, such as the one we are doing now. Although the technique is useless, it is not without its benefits.

For example, at this moment, the already somewhat powerful Kido power became even more terrifying after being enhanced. Ichiro, who was at the center of the Kido power, had a deeper understanding of it. Through this powerful Kido power, his understanding of Kido was a little closer. After this battle, perhaps it wouldn't be long before he was able to successfully master the high-speed incantation of the Ninety-Nine Hakudo!

At that time, he will truly possess the strength to confront Vastod head-on, instead of being a mere flashy character like he is now.

Ichiro was chanting, and the others weren't idle either. Accompanied by Ichiro's chanting, Urahara Hikifune and the others, who had formed a circle, were also gradually advancing the development of the Kido technique.

Actually, they were the ones who hosted the ceremony. Don't be fooled by Ichiro's central position; he's just a ruthless chanting buff machine, only responsible for chanting. All the other parts are handled by the people on the outside.

After a while, as Ichiro stopped chanting, the spell came to an end, and a white light shot into the sky!

Then, to everyone's surprise, they discovered...

Everything happened!

Everyone: "..."

Everyone: "..."

Everyone: "???"

After a while, everyone looked at Ichiro Urahara and the members of the 12th Division who were deep in thought, their faces full of doubt.

A moment later, Ichiro scratched the back of his head, chuckled, and said, "Tsk~ I failed."

Kiryuu: "Haha~ I failed."

Kisuke Urahara: "Yeah, it failed."

Everyone: "..."

So all that commotion was for a firework?

"Ichiro, you didn't max out the enhanced incantation, did you?"

"Huh? How could that be? The amplification just now should have been about three times. With such a massive technique, isn't this level of amplification the limit?" Kiryuki looked at Ichiro in surprise.

She can also enhance incantations, and Ichiro turned her 50% enhancement into 300%+, which already shocked her. But now he can even increase it further? This isn't a Kido monster, this is the embodiment of Kido!

"Hmm~ That's certainly possible. With this level of Kido, the limit should be six times, but can you control it? And judging from the commotion just now, it probably won't work. You should know that, Urahara."

Yuzaki Hachigen, standing to the side: "......."

He was speechless. "With your talent in Kido, why bother with the Fourth Division? Wouldn't it be better to join the Kido Clan? The Great Kido Master would be yours!"

And this way, their fragile hearts might feel a little better. After all, they were defeated by their own people, and now they're being thoroughly humiliated in their own field by a medical team—that's just incredibly shameful...

Leaving aside the quick-thinking Hakugen Shōda, Urahara, who had experience in the field, listened to Ichirō's words, did a quick calculation, and nodded. Indeed, control was not a problem, as the Kidō group had already arrived and they could simply add more people. However, the real key issue was that even with a six-fold increase, it was still impossible to truly activate this Kidō.

Changing the rules of the world is far more difficult than cutting through Hueco Mundo before. Moreover, the main reason he succeeded in that was because he used the power of the Soul King. But here, would he dare to use it?

The quantity and quality are both insufficient, making it impossible to complete.

However, if the goal is merely to control the black cavity opened by the opponent, then using this demonic technique isn't quite worthwhile...

Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?

And so, all three fell into deep thought. Unfortunately, before they could make a decision, a spatial fluctuation arrived. They exchanged a helpless glance; it was too late, the enemy had already arrived...

"Urahara, take over the Black Chamber. We'll gather our forces and charge in! Captain Hikifune, I'll leave this area to you. I'll contact you again if that Stark arrives."

Hikifune and Urahara nodded and began to take over the black chamber opened by the other side. At the same time, Kenpachi and the captain, who heard Ichiro's words, also gathered their men. Although not all the men had arrived yet, they couldn't worry about that now. They couldn't really wait for the other side to set up the battlefield in Soul Society, could they?

That would be too reckless.

It's good that not everyone has arrived yet; the remaining people can deal with the lower-level voids that are still appearing in other areas to prevent them from causing even greater damage.

Soon, Urahara successfully countered the Black Cavity. Ichiro and the others exchanged glances and rushed towards the Black Cavity. Ichiro took the lead, and a wide, smooth spiritual path appeared in the Black Cavity. The others were amazed by Ichiro's ability to control his spiritual pressure and quickly followed.

During this time, Shihōin Seigan suggested that he replace Ichiro, since he knew his own limitations. The Shihōin family's strength largely relied on the Tenki-gun (Heavenly Soldiers). Although they were no longer needed, their strength was still firmly at the captain level. However, his fighting style was mostly aimed at Shinigami (Demons), and he rarely fought against Hollows.

Ichiro is different. If Ichiro conserves his spiritual pressure, it will play a significant role on the battlefield.

Unfortunately, Ichiro refused. After all, he was about to activate his Bankai, and even if it wasn't in Yao's mode, he wouldn't run out of mana. So, considering everything, it was better to leave this to him.

In this battle, Ichiro was very clear about his role: a tool!

The ultimate tool!

He wants to be everyone's father (or advisor) king!

Soon, the Hollow gradually appeared ahead, and everyone's hands landed on their Zanpakuto, taking control of its black cavity. This only opened their exit prematurely; it couldn't prevent the Hollow from entering. Therefore, this encounter was entirely expected. However, what happened next was completely unexpected...