Death God: Sunny and Cheerful Boy

"Don't worry, Lord Aizen. Within a year... no, within half a year, I will at least obtain some command power from Captain-General Yamamoto. By then, Captain Zaraki will definitely be where he should be." Yilong responded calmly.

Yilong then reiterated what he had promised Aizen...

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(End of this chapter)

119. Chapter 119 Two major obstacles

119.

2023-09-06

"Well, then I'll leave it to you... Although the Soul Society is large, there are only two people who can pose an obstacle to us." Aizen emphasized to Ichiryu in a gentle but domineering tone.

That's right, when Ichiryu mentioned to Aizen that he wanted to stay in Soul Society, he "promised" him exactly this - during the final battle, Ichiryu would lead Zaraki away from the main battlefield to ensure that he would not directly confront Aizen on the main battlefield!

Among the Gotei 13, the only ones Aizen fears are the captain-general Yamamoto Shigekuni and the real "war maniac" Zaraki Kenpachi...

(Additional setting in the official novel: The reason why Aizen captured Inoue was mainly to lure Ichigo, so that Soul Society could split up its forces and lure away Kenpachi Zaraki. Inoue was not actually needed to complete the [Hougyoku], so as soon as Kenpachi Zaraki entered the Hueco Mundo, Aizen went to Karakura Town to start the decisive battle.)

"But Captain Yamamoto is not easy to deal with either. Is Lord Aizen ready?" Ichiryu confirmed with Aizen.

Tosen Kaname, who was standing half a seat lower than the throne, shouted, "Shifengyuan Ichiryu! You are so rude!"

Dongxian knew the name "Lin", and also knew that the name "Shifengyuan Ichiryu" was given later, but... he had only called "Lin" two or three times, and had called "Shifengyuan Ichiryu" for hundreds of years, so naturally he was more accustomed to the latter.

Yilong then "looked at" Dongxian, and the two seemed to be "looking at each other". Then he smiled and said, "So Lord Dongxian is here. According to the You system, during the Xingtian Dynasty, only the chief steward was in this position..." Yilong pretended to have just discovered him.

"You!" Dong Xian didn't believe it. He waited until he spoke before realizing that he was here.

And Dongxian also understood what he meant by "chief steward"...

At this time, Aizen stopped Tosen who wanted to quarrel with Ichiryu, and said to Ichiryu: "Don't worry, my dear friend, although Captain Yamamoto is powerful, he is different from Kenpachi Zaraki. After all, he is just a mere god of death. If you prepare carefully, you can still restrain him."

A mere god of death...

Only Aizen would say "Yamamoto Shigekuni" like this!

Ichiryu could probably guess that Aizen's so-called "method" was to train an Arrancar that could specifically restrain [Ryujin Jakka]!

Old man Yamamoto is very strong, far beyond the so-called "captain level"...

If they were to fight head-on, even if Aizen and Yamamoto had both reached the "ultimate level of the god of death" and their spiritual pressure had reached the so-called "first-class spiritual power", Ichiryu did not think Aizen had a chance of winning - even if he was given such spiritual pressure, Ichiryu did not think he could beat old man Yamamoto.

The reason is precisely because of [Ryujin Jakka]...

"To restrain the Zanpakuto... Actually, Kuchiki Hibiki should be able to do it, but unfortunately Yamamoto must be on guard at this time and won't give anyone the chance to release him." Yilong sighed.

It's not that the "ability of Zanpakuto" is really so amazing that it can easily crush those of the same level. In fact, if [Ryujin Jakka] is not in the hands of Yamamoto, the "Ultimate God of Death", it is nothing at all.

Although [Ryujin Jakka] is known as the "strongest fire-type Zanpakutō", Aizen can easily destroy another "strongest ice-type Zanpakutō" in seconds - even if Aizen suppresses himself to the same spiritual pressure as the opponent, he can still easily play with it.

Generally speaking, Zanpakutō such as [Mirror Flower, Water Moon] are the ones that can truly be far superior to those of the same level, or even challenge opponents of higher levels.

"Simple things are easier to reach perfection, that's the truth." Aizen echoed, but then added: "But simplicity also means it's easier to control, which is fair, just like complexity means it's impossible to break through the extreme."

This is to tell Yilong that you don’t have to worry too much!

The strength of Zanpakuto such as ice and fire types lies in their simplicity.

Whether it's Shinigami or Hollows, they all have their limits. Even the current [Arrancar] and [Mask] are unable to truly break through this limit.

Because the boundary between the two is not so easy to break. If you rely on external objects, you need a truly "complete form of [Broken Jade]" and it cannot be done with just a little "power of [Broken Jade]".

And this "limit" also means the limit of stimulating the spirit particle to another state...

If the spiritual pressure can completely surpass the level of "first-class spiritual power", it will not only be able to control more spiritual particles, but also stimulate the spiritual particles to another state!

This will be an essential gap, and it cannot be achieved by just having huge spiritual pressure - just like Zaraki Fuuya and [Souji], they did not break through the boundaries, but just had huge spiritual pressure.

However, Zanpakutō such as [Ryujin Jakka] and [Hyourinmaru], which have "very simple abilities" but are not completely slashing types and can "drive spirit particles", can break through this limit when driven by extreme spiritual pressure!

Extreme fire, extreme ice, and even extreme thunder... In theory, they can all be stimulated to the state of breaking through boundaries through high temperature, low temperature, electrolysis...

There are many Shinigami with this type of Zanpakutō in the entire Soul Society now, but they are generally no match for those of the same rank who have complex and mysterious Zanpakutō like [Kyoka Suigetsu].

Yamamoto Shigekuni is just "a mere god of death", but the ultimate spiritual pressure of the god of death, combined with [Ryujin Jakka], can unleash a world-breaking power!

Although Yamamoto Shigekuni's spiritual pressure is similar to Aizen's when he is not using his Zanpakutō, once he uses his Zanpakutō, he can no longer be measured by "first-class spiritual power".

On the contrary, Zanpakutō such as [Kyoka Suigetsu] and [Katen Kyoukotsu] seem to be invincible in battles of the same level, but because they are too flashy, they cannot play the final bit of boosting role. As long as the user himself does not have the spiritual pressure of the world-breaking level, he will never be able to exert the strength of the world-breaking level!

In a head-on battle, Aizen would not be a match for Yamamoto until he fully utilizes the power of the Hogyoku.

However, it is also "easy" to restrain him - as long as you can find a way to prevent old man Yamamoto from using [Ryujin Jakka], then he will really be "just a mere death god."

A Zanpakutō whose abilities are already known, especially one with simple abilities, can be relatively easily restrained if prepared, which is also a kind of "fairness".

And the other one that Aizen fears is Kenpachi Zaraki...

Aizen and Ichiryu both have some guesses about his life experience!

If it weren't for his "self-sealing", his power wouldn't be limited by the "God of Death" at all. He could really rely on himself to exert a world-breaking power...

In order to defeat Zaraki, one must unleash the power of "sudden surge" so that his instinctive self-seal cannot be lifted in time!

In Aizen's deduction, even if [Hogyoku] reaches its complete form, it will be a process of continuous evolution and gradual development for him to merge with it and exert the effect of breaking through the limit...

Given Zaraki's special characteristics, if he were to face off against "Aizen who is getting stronger step by step"... the scene would be too beautiful!

What is the difference between this and feeding experience packs? Who is this [Broken Jade] awakened for?

In order to deal with these two major obstacles, Aizen and Ichiryu had an agreement long ago - Aizen would deal with Yamamoto Shigekuni, and as for Zaraki Kenpachi... Ichiryu couldn't solve him, but he would be responsible for leading him away and would not let him appear in the decisive battle and interrupt Aizen's evolution.

Once Aizen reaches his ultimate form with the help of [Hōgyoku], he will naturally be able to deal with Kenpachi Zaraki.

"Captain Zaraki, I will definitely command him to go away, you can rest assured... But, are they really the only two obstacles?" Ichiryu looked very worried about Aizen at this time.

As far as Yilong knows, there are at least three people who can pose a threat...

At this time, Aizen smiled and said: "No one can predict everything. All we can do is to make the best preparations, right?"

(End of this chapter)

120. Chapter 120 Old Friend

120.

2023-09-07

After Ichiryu and Aizen confirmed the "division of labor" with each other, they left the palace where Aizen was.

Since Aizen didn't mention the Zero Squad, Urahara, or Ikyuu's eldest son, Ikyuu would just assume that he has his own way.

As soon as he came out, Yilong found Xiao Wu was still waiting for him.

There was also a sturdy man who was about 2.3 meters tall in human form. He was standing next to Xiao Wu and seemed to be saying something. Looking at his smug look, he must be bragging...

"Hmph, blind man, you're back?" Ya Mi said disdainfully after seeing Yilong.

That’s right, this person is No. 10 Jublade Yami!

Yami is also extremely muscular in human form. The mask covers his entire lower jaw, and through his open clothes, one can see his Hollow, which is "very honestly" located on his chest - it is rare to see a [Espada] with such an honest Hollow.

"Hmm? You are that... Xiao Wu's subordinate, right? What's your name..." Yilong pretended to be confused.

Yammy does hang out with Ulquiorra often, but... he is different from a subordinate officer!

"Asshole! Who do you think I am?" Ya Mi said angrily.

And as his annoyance rose, he attacked Yilong and threw a punch as big as a sandbag.

However, Yilong did not move, just stood there, and the wind from Yami's fist only slightly blew up Yilong's bangs and clothes - because Ulquiorra had already come in front of Yilong and also blocked the punch with one hand.

"I should have said... If you want to attack the teacher, you have to defeat me first." Ulquiorra said calmly.

He lowered his eyes, which were streaked with green tears, and stared at the rough-toothed head with a bump on it!

"Hmph! Achukas who can only hide behind." Yami said disdainfully.

"Hmm? Is there something wrong with my perception? You are also Yachukas, right?" Yilong responded calmly.

It is not easy to judge whether it is "Achukas" or "Vastod" simply based on the spiritual pressure. After all, "Vastod" does not necessarily have a higher spiritual pressure than "Achukas". There is overlap between "Achukas" with strong spiritual pressure and "Vastod" with weak spiritual pressure.

Like the most obvious one, Piccolo, whose single spiritual pressure is only stronger than that of ordinary "Killian", and ranks last among the "Yachukas".

If it is in the "hollow" form, it is easy to judge - "Vastod" is generally smaller than "Yachukas" and closer to human form.

However, after [Arrancar], it is not easy to sense whether the opponent is "Achukas" or "Vasteud" out of thin air.

only……

Yilong has been researching this area for many, many years!

"Haha, you, a hypocritical Yachukas, can be No. 0, so of course I can be even better!" Yami said arrogantly.

Ya Mi has an arrogant and tyrannical personality. If I were to describe him in one word, it would be... Dian!

A typical Hollow character, he has no self-restraint after becoming an Arrancar. He can be said to be the representative of the idiots that Ichiryuu hates...

“Okay, okay, I admit that you are Zero, okay? You can use your muscles to block the [1] on your shoulder in the future.” Yilong said nonchalantly and continued walking forward.

Although Yammy wanted to stop it, he was stopped by Ulquiorra first...

"Tsk!" Ya Mi was angry and didn't argue.

Because of Yami's overly arrogant and domineering personality, he is not well-liked even among the Ten Espada.

The reason why he always hangs out with Ulquiorra is not because they really get along well, but... Ulquiorra is a cold person, he is cold to everyone, and he is very powerful. He is the only one of the Espada who will not fight with Yammy easily!

However, Yilong also knew that if we just looked at the combat power, Yami was indeed impeccable - being ranked No. 10 was indeed underestimated, otherwise in frontal combat, he would at least be stronger than Nnoitra.

In human form, Yami's strength matches his ranking - the last of the Ten Espada!

However, once she returns to the blade, Yammy's strength will grow explosively - in contrast to Nellie, after she becomes an Arrancar with the help of the Hogyoku, Yammy still pursues the ultimate power of the Hollow, so whether she returns to the blade or not has a huge impact on her strength.

Ilyuu continued walking outside and soon met another [Espada] - No. 7 Grimmjow, who was leaning against the side wall of the corridor, as if waiting for Ilyuu.

Grimmjow has blue hair, a mask with half an open mouth, and his eyes look like... a middle school boy. After seeing Yilong, he immediately became sharp.

However, Yilong acted as if he didn't see or notice him, and walked towards him step by step under his leopard eyes.

Before Grimmjow could make a move, Stark and his subordinate officer Lilinette came towards them.

Stark now looks like a "handsome human uncle". The mask that looks like his lower jaw bone is now a necklace hanging around his neck - completely separated from his main body.

Among the current Ten Espada, only three have masks like this - Ichiryu's mask is already in the form of earrings and can also be temporarily removed; Sar Apollo's mask is in the form of glasses and sometimes even comes loose and needs to be supported with fingers.

In comparison, Lilinette is small, shorter than Soi Fong, and about the same size as Rurichiyo and Nayura. Her mask is half a helmet, and the uniform she wears has been changed to an open-necked vest with nothing underneath, all supported by mystery.

"Lin, long time no see." When Stark saw Yilong, he was stunned at first, then nodded and greeted him.

"Hahaha! Stark, why do you look so strange... Didn't you come here just to see Lin? Why don't you hug each other like old friends reuniting?" Lilinette mocked and patted Stark hard.

Unlike the "rain and dew on pomegranates" imagined by Zanjo Souya, although Lilinette is a little sharp-tongued towards Stark, her teasing of him is well-intentioned.

Long-term loneliness has created this No.1. He can be said to be "loneliness" itself, otherwise he would not have become the current Stark and Lilinette - Yilong certainly knows that the two of them are truly "one", which is much more thorough than the schizophrenia of Zaraki Fuuya.

Like Ichiryu, Stark succeeded in "self-breaking"...

However, what is different from Ichiryu is that even though Stark succeeded in becoming an Arrancar, he did not do that much research in this area.

Stark is also a very special existence in the "Hueco Mundo". He is born with the spiritual pressure of "the ultimate hollow" and has been "Vastod" since he became conscious.

Even Bylergan, the "King of Hueco Mundo" before Aizen's arrival, never caused trouble for Stark.

Of course, Stark never tried to replace Bylergan...

Instead, he is forced to endure loneliness because of his overly powerful spiritual pressure - Stark's spiritual pressure is not only powerful, but also difficult to control, and will force the "Hollow" that approaches him to be annihilated!

In order to fight against this "loneliness", Stark finally succeeded in "self-reincarnation" and split himself into two - the current Stark and Lilinette.

It cannot be said that it is "Lilinette who split off", the two of them are truly "one", both are the Vastod in front of the [Arrancar]... but neither is it!

There are several Arrancars in Hueco Mundo who possess spiritual pressure equivalent to "first-class spiritual power", but only Stark has truly reached the "ultimate level of Hollow".

However, Stark, who "cut" himself into two when he became an Arrancar and also gained fancy abilities like soul splitting, can obviously not exert the strength of a "boundary-breaking level" like old man Yamamoto.

When Stark and Lilinette learned of the existence of "Lin", they immediately came to him.

Unlike Lin, Stark and Lilinette had no idea what an Arrancar was, nor did they know why they were like this.