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"Oh, thank you for the compliment."

The two exchanged a glance, almost imperceptibly.

Subsequently, they took further steps in a rather tacit manner.

Matsushita Yusuke turned halfway to the side, his right hand lowering down to virtually cover the hilt of his Zanpakuto.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni took off his clothes, revealing his lean and scarred upper body.

The energy of both sides was drawn together and collided, like two large colliding machines... The fragments of spiritual energy that were splashed out at this moment could form a torrent, surging in all directions.

Although the two sides currently in a standoff are not communicating,

But they all tacitly made similar reactions... People from both sides took action to try to restrain and contain the aftermath of the battle.

To prevent the impact from becoming too great is also the objective of both sides in this standoff.

But this was only the surface-level work. Kyoraku Shunsui had already gripped the Zanpakuto at his waist and was carefully observing the other party's situation.

shadow……

'The other side might already have information about my abilities, which would greatly reduce the probability of a kill on first encounter. However, this booth itself is very suspicious... Is it trying to lure me into making the first move?'

Kyoraku Shunsui's abilities require preparation before they can be fully utilized. Of course, he could also act directly... but the effect would certainly not be ideal.

This state of being stuck in the middle is the most uncomfortable thing right now.

"Kyoto Raku..."

Jushiro Ukitake's voice came from the side. He coughed and came closer, holding up his Zanpakuto, which had already been released.

Pisces Carp.

As one of the few dual-wielders in Soul Society, Jushiro Ukitake's abilities are also quite adept at using the opponent's force against them, as well as long-range harassment and other attack methods...

Faced with a seemingly insurmountable situation, he chose to take the initiative and try to change the status quo.

"I'll make my move later. You guys seize the opportunity and don't waste it..."

Whether or not one's abilities are revealed, once the decision is made to take action, there is no room for hesitation.

Meanwhile, on the other side, having already sensed the flow of spiritual energy, which was faintly converging towards the individual... Aizen Sousuke said in a low voice.

"Be prepared, don't fall behind."

"Yes……"

Although the blind boy agreed, he was under immense pressure.

Amidst this tense atmosphere, the two sides, who were facing off, tacitly entered a higher level of understanding.

"卍·solution!"

Matsushita Yusuke, his body brimming with energy, launched the first attack.

He raised his Zanpakuto high, the light swirling around it, eventually revealing a bright and dazzling brilliance.

Yamamoto narrowed his eyes and looked over, making a judgment in an instant.

—That's it… the ability he saw before.

"The twelve links of dependent origination cease!"

Bang...

With a sound like shattering glass, everything that had been visible around them instantly shattered silently.

Heaven and earth were upside down, everything was broken and shimmering, until it was pieced back together and restored to its original state.

"..."

Yamamoto silently observed the surrounding situation.

Having experienced it once before, he was quite calm at this moment.

It was just a re-experiencing of past events, and even... the old man felt a strange sense of mockery at this moment.

After all, things have come to this point.

Do you still think those underhanded tactics will work on me?

However, this is merely an attempt to exploit the lingering power of the dead to attack the vulnerabilities in others' hearts.

For Yamamoto...

"It's completely meaningless."

However, Yamamoto quickly realized something was wrong as soon as he finished speaking.

He discovered that the surrounding environment had not changed; instead, Kyoraku Shunsui and the others, who should have been standing not far away, had vanished without a trace.

Yamamoto, whose combat instincts were already strong, quickly made a judgment.

"Your target isn't me?"

That's right~

"Being surrounded like this must be awkward, right? I just said I'm going to handle all of you by myself."

Yusuke Matsushita raised his right hand, and above his head, a huge sphere silently appeared within it.

Barrier...

Perhaps this name would be more appropriate?

As a Zanpakuto wielded according to rules, Matsushita Yusuke's proficiency has now reached an alarming level.

Previously, he could only construct a vague outline with unclear boundaries. But now, relying solely on his spiritual power, Matsushita Yusuke can clearly delineate the boundary between reality and the barrier.

Of course, this behavior has both advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage is that he can use this method to reinforce the originally weak, even fragile, barrier, making it literally an unbreakable wall.

But there are definitely limits. If Yamamoto puts all his strength into a single slash, it would probably be the same as cutting a watermelon.

As for the drawbacks...

That's probably because the flaw is too obvious.

In fact, the barrier constructed by Yusuke Matsushita has now expanded to nearly five kilometers in area.

It was enough to cover the sky and block out the sun.

So... what's the point of doing this?

After all, constructing this type of large barrier essentially makes one a sitting duck.

"madness."

Yamamoto went even further and gave a sharp critique.

"Instead of imprisoning me, you've chosen to gather these captains together. Are you planning to divide us into two groups and wipe us out in one fell swoop?"

From a strategic perspective, there is indeed no problem with this.

but.

"You underestimate me!"

Bang! ! !

His body was bursting with spiritual energy, and Ryujin Jakka, which had entered a state of liberation, was suddenly drawn and slashed straight towards the sky.

This kind of attack is probably best described as powerful and heavy.

There's no need for any concealment; simply launching an offensive is enough to increase the pressure on others.

As for how to stop it? That's not something the old man cares about.

"Although your spiritual power will increase exponentially after your Zanpakuto is released, you used it to construct a barrier. What can possibly withstand my attack now?"

The flaw is right in front of us; there's no reason not to seize it.

There is nothing wrong with the logic itself.

however……

"I can't use common sense to speculate."

Matsushita Yusuke's figure appeared silently, making a grasping motion, and then...

Swing down forcefully.

The spiritual energy took shape, and the resulting mass slammed into the oncoming blade of light. The two forces clashed fiercely before shattering in an instant.

"...!"

Yamamoto's expression betrayed a moment of surprise.

Based on his knowledge, he shouldn't have experienced such emotional changes... but what's happening now has indeed affected Yamamoto's judgment.

"you……"

He fell silent, choking back tears for a moment.

"You've unleashed two Zanpakuto... You possess different types of powers?"

Yusuke Matsushita flicked his right hand, and the light on it, which was on the verge of breaking, vanished in an instant, shattering into countless flying fragments.

"Who knows? Why don't you try it yourself?"

【Technique (Dual Swords Style)】

As you refine your Zanpakuto and delve deeper into its research, you've mastered more refined and profound ways to express its power. You can now unleash two swords simultaneously, allowing them to unleash approximately 90% of their power.

Yusuke Matsushita's achievements over the years have not been limited to improvements in the panel itself.

In fact, for him, the most important thing is to improve his skills.

These things are not only incredibly diverse, but when used in combination, they can also bring about various synergistic effects.

Just like it is now.

Although unleashing two Zanpakuto at once only allows for 90% utilization, as long as one's average skill level is high enough, filling that 'gap' is not a problem at all.

Yusuke Matsushita simply raised his right hand and lightly swiped it beside him.

As he completed his movements, the spiritual energy emanating from his body began to surge, slightly distorted, and finally silently pieced together its form.

Various types of weapons appeared, surrounding Matsushita Yusuke like a guard...

At this moment, his figure was exceptionally tall, even surpassing Yamamoto's.

"Old man."

Matsushita Yusuke said with a smile.

"Are we still got enough weapons? I'm going in!"

The battle here is escalating.

Meanwhile, on the other side, inside the barrier...

The four people trapped inside were already sweating profusely.

Because of information sharing, Kyoraku Shunsui and others had already roughly understood the abilities and purpose of this barrier long before.

It's the ability to extract a target from memory and materialize it... So, who is the target this time?

What kind of stuff will be extracted?

Kyoraku Shunsui subconsciously began to conduct.

"Everyone come closer, let's do it together, and then... wait?"

He let out a short, soft moan, for a figure was appearing in the distance, visible to the naked eye.

"It's coming!"

As someone who personally experienced the first raid, Chojiro Sasakibara naturally had more experience with this situation.

He looked as if facing a formidable enemy, his expression extremely serious, as if he wanted to emphasize this point in order to make the three of them more vigilant and not let their guard down.

But he soon realized that his behavior seemed unnecessary.

Because the person who was 'extracted' was a figure he knew all too well.

Jushiro Ukitake swallowed hard, his hands gripping his Zanpakuto tightening slightly.