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After a brief moment of thought, Kirinji's expression seemed to become quite blank.

He looked like a computer that had crashed, displaying a near-dull expression.

Thoughts slowly ceased to churn, and perception gradually became muddled... Kirinji seemed to feel the surrounding environment slowly coming to a standstill, eventually drifting into chaos.

It's like... it's good to give up thinking and do nothing?

Then, he heard a familiar voice coming from not far away.

"Kirin Temple, Kirin Temple!!!"

Suddenly snapping back to reality.

The person involved found themselves being supported by two people and quickly moved away from where they were standing.

Qilin Temple, as if waking from a dream, was suddenly jolted awake.

He cried out "Ah!" and instinctively struggled.

"Wait, I just..."

"You almost died!!!"

Kiryu, standing to his left, broke out in a cold sweat.

The plump woman wore a rather solemn expression, and at this moment, meeting Kirinji's shocked gaze, she loudly repeated herself.

"You suddenly stood there, not moving at all, and didn't respond when I called you... You were almost burned to ashes by the fire that suddenly appeared in the ground!"

Seeing that Kirinji still looked completely oblivious, Nimaiya Oetsu, who was being supported by someone on the other side, let out a short laugh.

There was a hint of helplessness in his words.

"You don't seem to feel anything at all? This is really troublesome... You can even affect members of Squad Zero, that's not something an ordinary person can do."

As he spoke, he looked towards Qilin Temple, his tone becoming somewhat subtle.

"Can you still feel your lower body now?"

This is like a hint.

This sent a shiver down Kirinji's spine, and he instinctively lowered his gaze.

Then.

He could only see his own chest.

The part below it has now turned grayish-white, as if it had been broken apart, and is being blown away by the strong wind.

The body is being constantly 'decomposed'!

Kirinji looked surprised. He used all his spiritual pressure to create a huge number of hot springs, which were then gathered onto his body.

The disintegration of the limbs was slowed down at this moment.

But it only lasted for a short while, because soon, Kirinji's physical condition began to deteriorate, and his chest began to show signs of breaking apart!

"Even hot springs are useless?"

Yizhou Tongsheng instinctively shouted, while Nimaiya Wangyue, who was next to him, reacted much faster.

He sensed something was amiss.

In fact, it wasn't that the hot spring didn't work... but rather that Kirinji Temple simply didn't use its full strength!

"Are you kidding me?! A full-power hot spring shouldn't be this weak! Hey, do you really think about joking at a time like this?!"

Faced with Nimaiya Oetsu's rebuke, Kirinji, who was now lying on the ground, showed an expression that was close to that of a madman.

He stared blankly at the two people beside him, his face full of confusion.

"You, you are..."

Before he could finish speaking...

Snapped……

Kirinji shattered as if it were made of glass.

306: Attacked by the masses

The members of Squad Zero stood frozen in place, staring blankly at the empty space beside them.

It's hard to describe the feelings of these people at this moment... After all, their colleagues who were struggling just moments ago have disappeared in the blink of an eye.

To anyone, this is an extremely perplexing situation, one that could even inspire lingering fear.

—What was the process? What exactly happened? Why did it lead to such consequences?

Insufficient information.

But that's precisely why people have to be extremely careful.

After all, the people present were all well-informed and experienced, having risen through the ranks from the Gotei 13, so their combat experience was naturally considerable.

However, the current situation has exceeded everyone's expectations.

How did Kirinji die?

It shattered right before everyone's eyes, leaving not a trace...

It was as exaggerated as if he had never appeared at all.

But how could a dignified general, a member of the Zero Squad, be killed by something of unknown origin?

Could it be an application of illusion magic?

Some people made their judgments, but Kiryuki Hikifune made his own judgment almost immediately.

"No, it can't be an illusion... The life lamps on the island off Kirin Temple have all been extinguished!!!"

The lamp of life.

As a member of Squad Zero, he is essentially one with the Eye Monk, both being life forms that depend on the Soul King for existence.

As long as the Spirit King lives, they will have the opportunity to make a comeback, seize the chance to rise again, and become active in the world once more...

Given all these factors, the members of Squad Zero naturally felt confident.

However, what is happening now has clearly exceeded everyone's expectations.

"So what was that just now?"

Nimaiya Wangyue muttered to himself, looking at the distant, cracked earth where a hazy figure was emerging.

Yusuke Matsushita stood there, sword in hand, staring coldly in their direction.

The swastika will destroy the hell of fire.

As the release of an elemental Zanpakuto's power, its essence is derived from the 'end of the kalpa' fire in Buddhist legends.

Legend has it that the fire here can burn away everything in the world, reducing all things to nothingness and thus beginning the next cycle of reincarnation. The power of the calamity fire, which once fed on emotions and then exerted its strength, has now been further enhanced by Bankai, resulting in a qualitative evolution.

The scorched earth that unfolds after unleashing its power is the source of its strength.

In this place, everything is imbued with the nature of the calamity fire; whether it is 'temperature' or 'weight', it will be burned away one by one.

The hot spring, which was originally extremely aggressive, could not produce any extra reaction under the influence of the calamity fire... In other words, in a sense, Matsushita Yusuke's ability is a higher-level alternative to the Netherworld.

What holds the power of life and death is never a trickle of water, but a karmic calamity fire powerful enough to burn through the world.

As for the ability to target people...

The flames of calamity burn the very existence of itself.

Memories, bonds, abilities, and everything else related to Kirin Temple will be scorched by the flames of calamity, burning continuously until they are completely destroyed.

The reason why Kirinji suddenly forgot to continue using the hot spring to heal himself was ultimately due to a similar reason.

So it's no exaggeration to say that once you get caught in such a fire, it's practically impossible to save yourself... Even if you manage to stay alive with the help of others, you can only barely survive.

Of course, the basis for this is ultimately the difference in spiritual pressure.

Matsushita Yusuke's overwhelming dominance was fundamentally a reflection of the difference in spiritual power between the two.

The monk pondered for a moment and then explained his thoughts in the simplest terms.

"What I can see isn't everything... but that's about all I can do. To be honest, this guy is even more powerful than I imagined. You guys should all come at him together."

As soon as he finished speaking...

The remaining three divine generals looked at each other, then tacitly assumed their stances.

There's no need for unnecessary agonizing or concern for self-esteem.

As the Spirit King's personal guards, these things are superfluous—their very existence is to help the Spirit King eliminate danger, and now that the threat is right in front of them, discussing morality is meaningless.

To fulfill your mission, this is the only important thing!

"So……"

Before Hyōjubu could even open his mouth, Nimaiya Oetsu had already stepped in front of him.

"No need, boss, you can just watch from here. Or it's not too late to make a move after we've all lost."

The reason is also very simple.

The difference in strength between the Zero Division and the others is also enormous.

With its forces at full power, the Hyōju clan could easily overwhelm the four men...

"Let us test the waters first. If we are defeated, please take the trouble to help us reshape our physical bodies."

His tone was unusually flippant, yet it reflected the thoughts of everyone in Squad Zero.

Although Kirinji died and his life force dissipated, there is no sign that his existence has disappeared... whether it is the offerings on the island or the arrangement inside the Spirit King Hall.

Based on these facts, it can be concluded that Matsushita Yusuke's power is not yet exaggerated enough to influence the Soul King.

And that is indeed the case.

'I can't erase his existence...'

The power of the Blazing Inferno can burn everything to ashes, so theoretically there shouldn't be any exceptions.

However, judging from the current situation, Qilin Temple has not disappeared... This should be interpreted as the fact that the power of the Spirit King still has a relatively wide reach.

'It should be just like in the original story.'

Both are individuals that exist under the Spirit King's control, but for ordinary Zero Squad members, Hyosube's authority should be higher.

After all, this guy can be resurrected as long as someone can call his name.

In comparison, the other members of Squad Zero would likely require more complicated procedures and processes to be revived.

After briefly going through these thoughts in his mind, Matsushita Yusuke raised his hand and gently patted the little guy's head in his arms, then looked away from Hyosube.

His gaze fell on the three people who rushed forward, and at this moment he could also sense their gradually boiling 'tendency' through his spiritual power perception.

no doubt.

The other side will also be about to unleash its capabilities.

Swastika solution!

King of Valleys' Abundant Feast!

Kiryu, who was at the forefront, was the first to react.

She tossed her Zanpakuto high into the air, and as her Bankai was completed, the Zanpakuto melted and disintegrated in mid-air, turning into something that scattered like willow catkins.

These things, like seeds, took root and grew in the wind, eventually transforming into shapes resembling tree trunks.

Kiryu and the others moved through the wildly growing branches, making it impossible for Yusuke Matsushita to pinpoint their exact location immediately.

The range of spiritual energy perception has been interfered with...

And that's not all.

Yusuke Matsushita quickly noticed that the surrounding land seemed to have become 'activated' at that moment.

The earth began to churn and tremble.

With a silent surge, the sudden force forced Matsushita Yusuke to leave his spot.

He looked at the strange outline that pierced out from between the soil like a bamboo shoot, and a slightly surprised expression appeared on his face.

He didn't seem to have anticipated this level of development.