You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

At that time, this caused quite a stir in Soul Society, so much so that even Yamamoto personally intervened.

However, it is worth mentioning that Xianghe did not follow the conventional way - continuously increasing spiritual pressure, gradually coming into contact with the sword spirit and finally suppressing and taming it - to practice Bankai.

At that time, Xianghe had just achieved the initial release not long ago, and it was the sword spirit that jumped out on its own initiative and told him the real name of Bankai!

Let Xianghe master Bankai when he was still a senior officer-level spiritual pressure!

This matter was so outrageous that the captains found it incredible:

It's said that the strength of this spiritual pressure is totally insufficient!

They all speculated whether there was something wrong, but after a strict review, they found that there was no problem. The reason for this situation was that Xianghe skipped a training link -

Subdue the Zanpakutō!

In the power system of the God of Death, whether it is Shikai or Bankai, it is a process of developing one's own potential and defeating oneself.

Only those with a strong will can call forth the true name of the Zanpakutō, and only those with a heart as strong as a rock can defeat the unruly sword spirit and make it obey.

It feels a bit like the Buddhist concept of subduing one's inner demons and desires.

Most untamed sword spirits are difficult to get along with. Uncle Zangetsu, who cares about you, is an exception (it turns out that he is not a real Zanpakutō after all). Nine-Tails-type sword spirits are more common. The extreme ones are even Ryomen Sukuna, who is afraid that he can't kill his master...

But Hibiki's sword spirit is very strange. Not only does it have no hostility towards its master, it even considers its master in every way. It is more than just the relationship between Naruto and Sasuke, it can be compared to the obsession of Yuno Agatsuma!

This allowed Hibiki to skip the stage of taming his Zanpakutō, and he was able to call out his Bankai's real name even without sufficient spiritual pressure, making it the most special Zanpakutō in the history of Soul Society.

This would have been a good thing, but Xianghe didn't actually benefit from it:

His Zanpakutō is too autonomous, and can even materialize on its own, but his own spiritual pressure has not reached the Bankai level, resulting in incomplete control.

Moreover, the ability of this knife is too special. It can almost be said to be the natural enemy of all death gods. Even captain-level figures are quite afraid of it...

Combining the two, Xianghe is like a grenade with the safety pin pulled out in the eyes of the top brass... no, a mobile nuclear bomb!

Therefore, Xianghe was almost harmonized by the top management at the initial stage, not to mention the treatment he received from Long Aotian!

It was Ginrei Kuchiki, who was in charge of investigating Hibiki at the time, who discovered during their contact that Hibiki was a young man with a strong sense of justice, so he and Yamamoto advised the [Forty-Sixth Room] and guaranteed that Hibiki would stay.

Afterwards, Hibiki became a member of the First Division. Although he did not become Yamamoto's disciple, he often received instruction, but he was strictly prohibited from using his Zanpakuto's abilities without permission.

Before reaching the rank of captain and being able to fully control one's Zanpakutō, one must obtain permission from their superiors to release it.

As for why he was sent to the front line this time... I'm afraid he was not sent to fight against the Quincy, but to act as a supervisor.

——Yamamoto is a very realistic person. He governs the Thirteenth Squad not with love and courage, but with strict discipline and reward and punishment system.

Overall, Soul Society still has some foundation. Even if it has a bloody battle with the Quincies this time, within a hundred years these potential stocks will be able to stand out on their own.

This is the benefit of having a complete training system... In comparison, the probability of raising a Vastode in Hueco Mundo purely relying on talent is ridiculously small.

The Quincy originally had a very complete and powerful power system, but after losing the leadership of Yhwach, it was like a tree without roots. It could barely maintain itself but could not cover up the fact of its decline.

According to the original plot, the "Thousand Year Blood War" that will take place two hundred years later proves that once Yhwach wakes up, the potential of this clan will be released, and they will grow rapidly to a level comparable to or even surpass the Gotei 13.

Of course, the current Soul Society does not know the existence of the "Invisible Empire". In their eyes, there are only the descendants of the Quincy who are lingering in the world. Even though they lost two captains this time, no one doubts that Soul Society will win in the end!

The key lies in what price the Gotei 13 will pay in order to achieve victory... This is what Kyoraku Shunsui needs to consider.

Actually, Shunsui himself was resisting this appointment, but with Kuchiki Ginrei seriously injured, minus Yamamoto, the captain-general who needed to stay in Soul Society, the only candidates with qualifications, strength, and prestige were Shunsui, Unohana, Saito, clan leader Shihoin, clan leader Shiba, and others.

The 4th Division led by Unohana is a medical unit, and she herself has no intention of doing so.

The Shifengyuan itself controls the Second Division and the Criminal Army, and its positioning is similar to that of a secret agency like the Jinyiwei. It is not appropriate to be given such a large military power.

As for Saito and Shiba... they each have their own personality issues.

The advantage of Kyoraku Shunsui lies in this:

He seems cynical, lazy and frivolous, but Yamamoto knows his disciple very well. Shunsui understands the cruelty of the battlefield and has the corresponding awareness, so he does not have any unnecessary psychological burden.

Besides, there are many reapers who can chop people, but not many who are willing to use their brains...

The great defeat stimulated the "Forty-Six Chambers" and the long-time high-ranking officials of Soul Society. When Yamamoto decided to let his own disciple lead the battle and gather elite Shinigami from various parts, the power accumulated by Soul Society for thousands of years was displayed without any concealment.

The second batch of support troops will consist of three squadrons:

The second squad, captain Shifengyuan Baihe;

The fifth squad, captain Zhu Sibo Zhengyuan;

The captain and commander of the 8th Division is Shunsui Kyoraku;

There are also direct guards, secret maneuvers, and ghosts accompanying them!

Unohana Retsuya will personally lead his subordinates to meet up with the members of the Fourth Division in the present world, but he will stay in the rear and not directly participate in the battle.

Taking into account the possibility that there may be characters such as Hirako Mako and Fengqiao Loujuro among them, it can really be said that there are many powerful generals!

The intentions of the top brass, including Yamamoto, were clear:

Use the might of thunder to directly defeat the Quincy and completely eliminate the hidden danger. We must never let the tragedy of eight hundred years ago happen again!

When Iori received the transfer order, he went to see Tosen Kaname before leaving and discussed things with him. Then he completed the departure procedures and was assigned to the punitive force.

He now has some face, and the so-called direct guards are not just those few people. Including Iori, they should be considered middle-level officers like team leaders. It would be easy for him to bring Tosen under his command.

No one raised any objection to this:

It is very common and reasonable to promote friends or relatives to serve as confidants. After all, on the battlefield, everyone instinctively wants close people to protect them from behind.

Not to mention the feudal Soul Society, even on Earth in the 21st century, this is a routine operation.

What's more, this is a war, not a gilding. Dongxian thinks that a blind man with limited mobility who is willing to voluntarily give up his stable student status and join the combat troops is a brave act that needs to be commended.

Even the commander-in-chief, Kyoraku Shunsui, sighed when he learned of this:

With such loyal and brave people in Soul Society, there is no need to worry about not accomplishing great things!

-

"Nice to meet you, old man... My name is Kensei Rokuguruma, and I'll be your captain this time. Please take care of me!"

When the main cadres of the direct guard met, the white-haired young man with a crew cut, Kensei Muguruma, who was the captain of the guard, took the initiative to step forward and introduce himself.

But unlike ordinary people who appear in a friendly manner, this guy who obviously loves fitness speaks with full energy, and his sharp eyes as he scans everyone make people feel that he is selecting his opponents.

"Hello, Senior Muguruma. Thank you for your hard work. My name is 'Senko Hibiki'. I am good at Kidou and Shunpo. We will fight side by side on the battlefield in the future. I hope to be recognized by everyone."

A handsome and serious young man took over the conversation and bowed slightly to everyone. His words and actions revealed the feeling of a serious and top student.

"Oh my, it seems like everyone is so serious, hahahaha... Just call me Amagi. This guy and I are both from the Hueco Mundo expeditionary force, so we have quite a bit of combat experience. I believe we won't hold you back."

Amagai Shusuke put his arms around Iori's neck affectionately, while the handsome boy turned his head away with disgust.

"Aizen Iori... I have said everything that needs to be said. Anyway, please give me your guidance."

"Aizen Sosuke, you don't have a lot of experience in the Gotei 13. You were just promoted to the third seat in the 12th Division, and you're transferred to the direct guard. I'm really flattered."

Yuji always looks gentle and elegant in front of outsiders: "I am good at ghost arts and swordsmanship, and I also know a little bit about Huido. If you have any minor injuries or illnesses, you can come to me~"

The third seat of the 12th Division...it turned out to be her, and this boy...

Everyone present had some background. Although Iori's "Bankai" was still a secret, everyone knew that he was favored and highly recommended by Saito, and Yuki was also favored by Ukitake Jushiro of the 12th Division.

No one would doubt the vision of the two senior captains. This brother and sister seem to be no different from ordinary people except for their good looks, but their strength is definitely extraordinary!

Putting aside other things, it is reassuring to have such strong teammates. Quanxi and Xianghe both have kind eyes.

"It seems like someone is late."

Quanxi looked around and found that almost all the guards had arrived, but apart from the ordinary soldiers, there seemed to be one officer missing.

“…Hasn’t anyone from the Shihouin family arrived yet?”

As the team leader, Rokuguruma Kensi frowned. He had a very upright character and would not show any mercy to others even if their background was higher than his.

If this person was late on purpose, then she was defying the Thirteenth Squad's order, and was tantamount to not taking him, her superior, seriously. If so, then even if she was a direct descendant of the Five Great Nobles, he would definitely let her -

"Ahhh, sorry, sorry, I accidentally overslept!"

Before the voice could be fully transmitted, a tall and beautiful figure appeared in the wide square in front of the gate. She clasped her hands together and bowed in a panic, looking very embarrassed, which made the cadres concentrate.

So fast!

Not only is he fast, his instant steps make almost no sound...his footsteps are as light as a cat's.

"But it's not too late, right? The agreed time...oh, just in time! Hehe~"

The brown-skinned Yoruichi is a beautiful girl with a lot of energy. Her rare purple short hair makes her look heroic. The death suit she wears is not as loose as others, but it can well highlight her tall and curvy figure. She looks as stylish as the cover of a fashion magazine just standing there.

Overall, it may not be in line with the aesthetics of this era, but if it were in the future, she would definitely be considered a professional model when walking on the street, right?

"It's almost too late. The battlefield won't be so lenient... This won't happen again. Do you understand?"

Kensei spoke sternly and Yoruichi stuck out his tongue and scratched his head sheepishly.

"understand!"

The brown-skinned girl also became serious and bowed: "I will pay attention next time."

"Well...then that's it."

Quanxi turned around and waited for the portal to open.

And at the front of the square was the commander-in-chief of this punitive operation, Kyoraku Shunsui!

Kyoraku Shunsui will lead his elite 8th Division to arrive in the human world first, support Kuchiki Ginrei while stabilizing the battle situation, and then meet up with the follow-up troops. It can be said that he has taken the lead in taking on the most difficult task.

Iori and others will go as the commander-in-chief's direct guards, and I think there will be quite important responsibilities waiting for them.

In the square, some people were nervous, some were excited, and some were used to it...but on the surface, they were all united, with a serious look.

Only Shifengyuan Yoruichi quietly came to Iori, inserted in front of Yuki, and leaned forward with a smile on his face: "You are Iori, right?"

“Just call me by my name…” Yuki, whose seat was taken away, blinked.

Iori glanced at the young lady and nodded in confusion: "What do you want from me?"

He and Yoruichi probably don't have much of a relationship...

"It's nothing, I just came to see my junior brother~" Yoruichi put his arm around Iori's shoulder casually.

——Tembe on the other side was surprised.

"Junior brother?" Iori's eyes flashed, as if he thought of something.

"Isn't Saito-san your teacher? She taught me a lot."

Ye Yi said with a chuckle: "Although I didn't learn all my skills from her, you can still be considered my junior brother~"

She is best at Hakuto and Shunpo, which she has based on the Shihouin family tradition and also learned from the seniors of Team 13. The people who helped her the most were Saito and a big shot from the Soul King Palace whose identity was not convenient to reveal.

Of course, she was able to reach her later heights only through continuous breakthroughs on her own, and these people just provided her with sufficient nutrition.

"Really..." Iori wondered whether he was Saito's apprentice.

Ye Yi was very generous and said, "If you have any trouble in the future, come to me. I will protect you!"

"Thank you very much~"

Chapter 176: Mayuri Kurotsuchi, first encounter with the power of flag (4K)

War is more boring than you might think.

There were no heroic and fierce battles. Kyoraku Shunsui led his headquarters into the real world smoothly and set up a camp. He then contacted Kuchiki Ginrei and successfully picked up the vanguard troops that had suffered heavy losses. After integrating the forces, he opened up a new blockade line.

There was no large-scale battle during the whole process, although the Quincy also sent out small groups of troops to harass and try to lure the Shinigami to attack. However, Kyoraku Shunsui was not distracted by the bait, and strictly controlled the actions of his subordinates. Even if there was an advantage to be gained, they could not take the initiative to attack. They only regarded supporting Kuchiki Ginrei as the first priority, and no matter what happened, they could not disrupt the original deployment.

Because the Shinigami were on high alert the whole time, neither the retreating Kuchiki Ginrei nor the supporting Kyoraku Shunsui revealed any flaws, so the Quincies gave up on harassing operations and instead gathered their own forces to build a defense line.

Although the Death God's side had suffered a great loss before, they were not having an easy time either. Their space for movement had been restricted to a very small range, and the so-called "Son of God" was originally a fatal blow when they were at a disadvantage... It can only be said that they were lucky to have made the right bet.

Even if we temporarily repel the army of death, we have only gained a chance to catch our breath. It is too early to say that we have turned defeat into victory.

Iori reports directly to Kyoraku Shunsui. Although he is a Bankai master, he is only a mid-level officer and has no autonomy in action. He just follows orders and performs tasks. As a cog in the war machine, he does not have too many feelings.

However, this was the first time he encountered a Quincy and fought with it.

Unfortunately, his teammates were too powerful, and the Quincy was killed before he could show his strength. Iori also had no way of understanding the abilities and characteristics of this group.

He still hopes to have a good fight with the powerful pure-blooded Quincy. After all, this is the second largest power system besides the "God of Death". As the saying goes, one can learn from others, and it is not a bad thing for Iori to know more about it.

In addition, "Swallow", one of the abilities of [Mingjing Shisui], is to avoid physical damage by transforming part of the body into spirit particles, which can theoretically be restrained by the Quincy's ability to control spirit particles.