Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

"save--"

boom!

In an instant, the sturdy roof crumbled and, under the direct impact of Naraku, turned into a torrential downpour, sprinkling in all directions, with cries of agony filling the air.

The culprit who caused this scene has now entered the entire study from the front.

come down!

It crushed everything in sight with unstoppable force, as if it were rolling over some unfortunate fellow.

The spiritual pressure received a very slight increase.

It's not even as much as someone could do in a day of self-cultivation.

Dust and thick smoke mingled in the ruins; after the collapse, only incessant wails and curses remained.

The Shihōin high-ranking members, who had never experienced anything like this before, never imagined that someone would descend from the sky in this way, nearly wiping them out completely.

Outside the ruins, Shihouin Muji's expression was twisted and twitching. He hadn't even realized what was happening yet. In just a moment, the huge study had become a desolate wasteland.

Those elders who had just been chatting and laughing with him, discussing matters, were now lying in pools of blood, their faces grotesquely disfigured by intense pain.

He had completely lost his former composure.

Beneath the stone slab, Shihouin Zejiro coughed up blood and struggled to raise his hand toward him, his lips trembling as if pleading for something.

But the next second, someone stepped on his face.

Apply a little force.

Then a crisp cracking sound was heard, and the raised arm fell limply to the ground, and there was no more sound.

Naraku Sora remained completely unmoved; in fact, he even felt like laughing.

From the moment these guys plotted to kill him, he was already on the opposite side of a fight to the death.

"Gentlemen, it's time to set off."

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, a ferocious figure loomed in and out of sight, surrounded by blazing flames that radiated extreme heat.

However, such a huge commotion had already disturbed the retainers of the Shihōin clan who were guarding the vicinity.

To be more precise, they were the servants and subordinates of these elders.

Enraged, they drew their swords and charged towards the figures in the ruins, the surging spiritual pressure making the battlefield even more chaotic.

Shihouin Gouji finally snapped out of his shock, his face contorted with rage as he roared:

"Kill this guy!!"

That's absolutely outrageous!

One of the five great noble families, at the pinnacle of power in Soul Society, was brazenly invaded by outsiders into the deepest part of their mansion, even causing such a commotion.

Even several elders have died.

These are not lowly commoners like those in Rukongai, but members of the five noble families who are high above and comparable to gods!

Shihouin Muji's eyes were bloodshot, wishing he could tear the figure surrounded by the crowd to shreds.

However, the next scene caused him to fall into the abyss, and his blood instantly dropped to freezing point.

As the ceremonial staff was raised, the intense light and heat seemed to rise from the ruins like a sun that overshadowed the crescent moon, before falling away in an instant.

A burst of azure flame shot into the sky.

Hado #33: Azure Flame Falls!

At that moment, the entire mansion suddenly trembled, and smoke and flames engulfed all the besieging Death Gods.

After the flames subsided, only a chilling silence remained in the vast ruins, along with a single—

A familiar smiling face.

The moment he saw her face clearly, Shihouin Gouji's pupils shrank dramatically!

Chapter 42 Loyal and Unwavering, Never to Betray!

"It's you?!"

Shihouin Gouji finally remembered the information he had seen that night.

"Nai failed!"

"Damn it, damn it, damn it!"

"Do you know what you're doing?!"

A hysterical roar shattered the deathly silence of the ruins, echoing throughout the night sky, causing even the air to tremble slightly.

"As a member of the True Central Prison, you broke into a noble mansion without being summoned and attacked and killed members of the five noble families. You knowingly broke the law and your crime is unforgivable!"

Amidst the roars, other retainers appeared near the study, protecting the old man and standing directly in front of Naraku.

These are the Grim Reapers secretly kept by Shihouin Gouji. They appear to be retainers of Shihouin, but in reality, they only obey his commands.

Without the slightest hesitation, upon seeing that demonic figure, the burly man at the front instantly unleashed his Zanpakuto.

"Solidate, Iron Ball!"

The surging spiritual pressure burst forth like a flood bursting its banks, instantly engulfing the entire battlefield.

The Zanpakuto in his hand melted and dripped like a candle, climbing up his palm until it covered his entire body.

His skin turned silvery-white, like metal, with sharp barbs and edges constantly growing to protect his relatively fragile joints.

In an instant, the heavy armor solidified into shape.

His already imposing physique now made him stand like a giant amidst the ruins, giving off a powerful sense of oppression.

Without any hesitation, the moment the liberation was complete, the burly Grim Reaper launched an attack on Naraku.

As one of the retainers guarding Lord Muji, I almost put his life in danger, which is already a dereliction of duty. If I don't capture the culprit soon, I'm afraid I'll be expelled from the Shihouin family.

This was a prestigious position he had worked hard for many years to achieve; how could he easily lose it?

So, those who defy the will of the nobility, die!

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, like a tank with its guns fully engaged, the ground trembled as he charged, and countless stones flew up.

The thick, pillar-like, silvery-white arm slammed down towards Naraku's head.

boom!

The moment arm and blade collided, a terrifying impact erupted, and the clang of metal against metal resounded through the sky, adding even more excitement to tonight's grand spectacle.

"die!"

A deep, muffled roar erupted as the burly Grim Reaper unleashed his full power, unleashing a terrifying impact capable of shattering any defense.

However, after he exerted all his strength, he was shocked to find that the boy below was still standing in the same place, holding a knife in one hand, with the corners of his mouth turned up, as if the attack had not worked.

A contest of strength?

Who gave you the misconception that bigger size equals greater strength?

That old man in the next squad who's always shirtless isn't even as tall as your waist, yet he can still take down a captain-level fighter with a single punch.

Beneath the crescent moon, shadows surged.

The dim shadows reflected on the ground suddenly became much denser, converging and solidifying, instantly transforming into a physical form, outlining a strange monster of medium height, anthropomorphic, but with four arms.

It charged towards the two locked in a stalemate, skimming close to the ground.

How could an elder of the prestigious Shihōin family only keep one retainer?

If it weren't for the oversight of the Golden Seal Noble Council, Shihouin Gouji would have even wanted to personally train captain-level Shinigami, instead of having to rely on sieges and sneak attacks to win as he does now.

bass--

The blade ignited with demonic flames, and a burst of azure flames rose up, carrying the posture of swordsmanship, forcefully blasting the burly man away.

Naraku Ku flipped his wrist, unleashing a powerful slash behind him, his surging spiritual pressure erupting instantly.

In that instant, it seemed as if the entire mansion suddenly trembled.

A pillar of lightning descended from the sky, and the terrifying roar of the approaching thunder robbed those present of their hearing. Amidst the intense ringing in their ears, only a chilling and disorienting silence remained.

The Eleventh Chapter of the Hakado: The Lightning Bolt.

The dazzling golden lightning bolt roared once more the moment it struck, surging with intense light and displaying its ultimate destructive power.

It remains a perfect fusion of Kido and Kendo, and in its Shikai state, the already destructive power of the moves is multiplied several times over.

Although his swordsmanship exchanges with Unohana Retsu were of little effect, facing an enemy who was not even as good as Ishikawa Sosuke, he was able to complete a thoroughly satisfying crushing victory in an instant.

After the thunder and tremors subsided, only fragmented remains remained of the monster formed from shadows.

The extra arms had disappeared, and even the chest revealed a terrifying hole that nearly split it in two.

With a single blow, he shattered the trump card that Shihouin Gouji had regarded as his hope.

The sneak attack, which seemed a sure thing, turned out to be a fatal mistake. Before the shadow could even get close to the target, he was slashed so badly that he was rendered unable to care for himself.

Through the hole in his chest, one could clearly see the slightly bulging, charred flesh and blood.

Clearly, this is also Death.

His posture in the shadows is a manifestation of his abilities after unleashing his Zanpakuto.

With such severe injuries, let alone continuing to fight, even surviving became a luxury.

"Run! Lord Mu Er, run!"

The burly man who had rushed over in an instant changed his expression drastically. He no longer cared about the person who had died tragically, and fled with Shihouin Muji on his back, who was lost in thought.

Perhaps these high-ranking nobles didn't understand, but for a burly man who had fought countless battles and risked his life for the nobles, it was all too clear.

Once the opponent cleaved his colleague in two with a single blow, there was no point in continuing the fight.

The two sides are not even in the same league.

He appeared to be only at the sixth level of spiritual power, far inferior to him, and even less so than the weakest vice-captain.

But the destructive power it possessed had completely shattered his hopes.