Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

Black and red lightning intertwined and extended wildly, and the surging water seemed to freeze for a moment. Cracks appeared all over the Omotesando, spreading all the way to the end of the road.

boom--

The deafening explosion resounded through the sky, the shockwave sending up white blasts that shook the very ground beneath our feet.

Amidst the billowing smoke, a figure was instantly sent flying backward, crashing into the ground like a cannonball. Spiderweb-like cracks spread rapidly, even affecting the nearby stone pillars.

Naraku landed from mid-air, staggered back a few steps, and then regained his balance.

For him at this stage, there is absolutely no possibility of passing without taking damage against an opponent of Kirinji Tenjiro's caliber.

However, his all-out attack still gave him the upper hand, and he even won a game.

Watching Kirinji Tenjiro struggle to his feet again, Naraku sheathed his sword, spread his hands outwards, and smirked:

"Little god from the upper realm, you've done your best."

With that, he flashed back to the side of the Heavenly Pillar Carriage, clearly showing that he had taken advantage of the situation and was now running away.

Kirinji Tenjiro finally managed to use the hot spring to heal his internal injuries.

Just as I was about to engage in another fierce battle with someone, I suddenly heard this rather sarcastic remark, and I was immediately enraged.

"Damn it, I haven't lost yet!"

However, just as he was about to charge forward again with his knife, a figure with an unpleasant expression suddenly stood in front of him.

A spiritual pressure, as if the sky were collapsing, suddenly rose up, and in an instant the air became heavy again, and the rubble on the ground trembled violently.

Kirinji Tenjiro's expression froze for a moment, then he suddenly felt a chilling cold, like a needle piercing his skin, penetrating deep into his body through his pores. A bone-chilling killing intent lingered around him, giving him a feeling of dread.

But he quickly realized what was happening, his brows furrowed, and just as he was about to say something, a hearty laugh suddenly came from the end of the Omotesando.

"Haha, what a fantastic battle!"

"To be able to fight against Tenjiro at such a young age, he has no weaknesses in any aspect. Given time, he will surely inherit the title of the strongest Shinigami from Genryusai!"

Looking in the direction from which the sound came, they saw two figures walking towards them together.

One of them was dressed as a monk, with extremely thick eyebrows and a thick beard that reached his chest. He had a broad and heavy nose, a tall stature, and strong limbs.

Despite wearing a kind smile and appearing to have no hostility whatsoever, he still exudes a heavy sense of oppression, unconsciously inspiring awe in others.

Upon seeing this person, Aizen frowned almost imperceptibly, then relaxed.

If nothing unexpected happens, this should be the leader of Squad Zero.

"Welcome to the Spirit King's Palace."

The senior monk grinned broadly, appearing extremely generous.

"Nice to meet you, I am Hyosuga Ichibei."

"Although the welcoming ceremony was a bit simple, we still need to get the important things done."

"Captain Shutaro, prepare to receive your Zero Division Departure."

As soon as he finished speaking, an invisible wave suddenly spread out from Hyosube Ichibei as the center.

To everyone's astonishment, a disc-shaped island, comparable in size to a city, rose from the end of Omotesando.

It was as if it were being lifted up by some force.

They rose all the way up to a position equal to that of the other zero-ranking officials leaving the palace.

Naraku Sora raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Just as Ling Fan left the palace and returned to his position, he keenly sensed that the Spirit King Palace beneath his feet seemed to be a few degrees more stable than before.

"Absolutely right, Naraku, this is the meaning of our existence."

Having finished his business, Hyosube Ichibei strode over to the group, a hearty smile on his face.

"Our power is bound to the Zero Palace, and the moment we rise, it will reinforce the Spirit King Palace beneath our feet."

"If we want to cause damage to Omotesando like we did before, we'll have to put in even more effort."

Naraku Sora seemed to be deep in thought.

As far as he knew, even if someone died after becoming a member of the Zero Division, they could be resurrected as long as the Zero Division's headquarters still existed.

Although they seem to have gained eternal life, they must pay the price of freedom by living in this cage in the sky for a long time.

Thinking of this, he looked at Senjumaru with some pity.

Senjumaru: "..."

That kid's eyes are really annoying. I was just standing up for him a moment ago.

"Captain Shutaro, I have a few more points to make, please remember them."

Hyobu Ichibei grinned and began to introduce the various functions of Zero-Ban Riden.

This includes, but is not limited to, changes in architectural style and the selection of guards.

As a member of the Zero Squad, Senjumaru can even have a second-level divine soldier from the Spirit King Palace stationed in her Zero Squad Palace.

In short, the privileges are extremely high.

Just then, a loud sound came from ahead, immediately drawing everyone's attention.

"Hey bro, look over here!"

Suddenly, a beam of light descended from the sky and landed in front of them, illuminating the figure walking with Hyosube Ichibei.

"Yo! I am the No.1 Zanpakuto creator!"

"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five!"

"Then four, three, I am the two-piece house Oh-Etsu!"

The art style was completely different from the other two, which made Aizen's eye twitch, and he inexplicably thought of someone who was usually unreliable.

A guy like that should have a lot in common with Naraku Sora.

This trip to the Spirit King's Palace has already taken too many unexpected turns.

I originally thought the members of Squad Zero were all old-fashioned people who never smiled, but I didn't expect that their personalities were more exaggerated and outrageous than the last.

But upon closer examination, it seems that these people's behavior was rehearsed in advance.

Kirinji Tenjiro was the first to appear, and under the pretext of smelling something strange, he forcibly dragged Naraku into a fight.

What seemed like recklessness actually revealed the true strength of the person who had ascended to the Spirit King's Palace under the pressure of the sudden burst of energy.

Then there was Hyoninbe Ichibei, who served as the leader.

Although it did not show any hostility, a hint of warning could be discerned from its act of raising the Zero Division to leave the palace.

Finally, there is the "Sword God" who forged the Zanpakuto. He appears as a calming agent, and his appearance immediately eases most of the tense atmosphere.

But there is still a question: what exactly is the purpose of the Spirit King summoning Naraku?

Is it related to perfect blurring?

Or is there something else we haven't noticed?

Just as Aizen was pondering, Nimaiya Oetsu suddenly appeared in front of Naraku Sora, slowly lowering the sunglasses on his nose, his sharp eyes fixed on him.

"Bro, the battle just now was indeed spectacular, but as the creator of the Zanpakuto, there's something I have to remind you of."

"Your compatibility with your Zanpakuto is a bit too high."

Nai Luo Kong: "?"

Isn't a high degree of compatibility an advantage?

Why do these two house kings look like the dead spirit king?

"Actually, it's a bad thing."

Nimaiya Oetsu took off his sunglasses, as if that would make him appear more serious.

"As everyone knows, as the God of Swords, I can hear the voice of my Zanpakuto and communicate with it beyond the user."

"However, during the battle just now, I tried to use this ability, but I didn't get any response."

"That means one thing."

"Both you and your Zanpakuto are anomalies."

As soon as he finished speaking, several gazes focused on Naraku Sora and the Zanpakuto at his waist.

After a moment of silence, Naraku took the scabbard from his waist and held the Fiend Emperor in his hands.

After a brief moment of sensing, he looked up and grinned.

"This is a good thing, after all—"

"No matter what happens, Fajaya will always be by my side!"

"And I fought alongside him until the end of the world..."

Chapter 189 A joke, you think I'm afraid?

clap clap clap!

After Naraku Sora finished speaking, Nimaiya Oetsu immediately clapped, his expression rich and excited, and he even wiped away tears from the corners of his eyes when he was deeply moved.

"That's so true, bro! That's the right way for a Shinigami to communicate with their Zanpakuto!"

"Although you are an anomaly, only someone like you deserves to possess a Zanpakuto."

Aizen: "..."

He suddenly lost all hope for the members of Squad Zero.

He can't even see through the true nature of this guy, yet he dares to call himself a "Knife God".

If he remembered correctly, this guy had used his Zanpakuto to roast sweet potatoes, make tea, and even warm himself in the lab more than once.

If this is considered the correct way to communicate, then Mayuri Kurotsuchi could become a model Shinigami who cherishes his Zanpakuto.

After listening to the conversation between the two, Jushiro Ukitake looked at his own Pisces body and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

It seems I still have a lot to learn.