Chapter 120: This temperature is not bad, quite warm ()

Yamamoto's heavy voice rang out in the open space.

The next instant, the surging flames that had originally spread all around suddenly dissipated without warning.

Under everyone's gaze, a long sword scorched black by flames appeared in Yamamoto's hand.

Smoke accompanied by sizzling sounds drifted from the long sword, and with Yamamoto's location as the center, the temperature of the entire Seireitei began to rise gradually.

"So strong!"

Not far away, Hitsugaya Toshiro, who was experiencing such a scene for the first time, widened his eyes, an expression of disbelief appearing on his face.

"Is this the Head Captain's Bankai!"

Compared to this strongest fire-type Zanpakuto, he felt that his strongest ice-type Zanpakuto was like a joke.

In this environment, he was afraid he couldn't even activate his Shikai... no, even his Bankai.

"As expected of the Head Captain."

Unohana Retsu, who was beside him, also felt a bit emotional: "Stronger than before."

As one of the few surviving original captains of the Gotei 13, this was not the first time she had seen Yamamoto's Bankai.

But compared to a thousand years ago, the opponent's Bankai today was clearly more refined.

Occupying the position of the strongest Shinigami, not only did he not become slack, but he was still practicing earnestly.

This will, which had never wavered for a thousand years, was something even Unohana Retsu had to bow down to.

"It seems this farce is about to end."

"End?"

Seemingly hearing Unohana Retsu's muttering, Lin Que nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, what needed to be seen has mostly been seen; it really should end."

"Did you intentionally let me release my Bankai?"

Not far away, Yamamoto frowned slightly upon hearing this: "What is your purpose?"

"Hmm? Didn't I tell you?"

Lin Que recalled for a second before nodding thoughtfully.

"Oh, I did forget to tell you all."

"Well~ it's not a big problem; it's not too late to say it now."

Lin Que raised his hand and pointed at the sky: "I have only one purpose, and that is to become the new master of this world."

Yamamoto narrowed his eyes: "Is your target the Soul King?"

"Soul King? What kind of embarrassing thing is that?"

Lin Que waved his hand with a smile: "I don't care about that kind of stupid thing that likes to be slaughtered by others; as for me, I mean exactly what I said."

"I want to become the ruler of this world, understand?"

"It seems I cannot spare you."

Facing this goal that sounded abnormal, Yamamoto did not continue to ask.

Although the power of Zanka no Tachi is very strong, the shortcomings of Zanka no Tachi are also very obvious; it is too strong.

Maintaining it for a long time would even evaporate all the moisture in the entire world, leading to the destruction of the world.

Taking a step forward, Yamamoto, who had truly brought out his full power, arrived in front of Lin Que in an instant, raised Zanka no Tachi, and slashed at him.

Zanka no Tachi, East: Kyokujitsujin!

The flames, which had already been compressed to the extreme, were further compressed to the tip of Zanka no Tachi.

Neither burning nor releasing explosive flames, a strike that could be called the ultimate fell, evaporating everything on the passage in front of him.

"Not bad, not bad."

A smile appeared on Lin Que's face: "I've been in the Soul Society for so long, and finally, there's an attack that's slightly worth looking at."

Of course, it was only worth looking at.

Lin Que raised his right hand and, under the incredulous gazes of everyone, directly grabbed the tip of Zanka no Tachi in his hand.

"Hmm... this temperature is not bad, quite warm."

"How is this possible?!"

Yamamoto, who had been full of confidence since the battle began, showed a look of shock for the first time.

This was his full power in the true sense, a strike carrying his belief in a sure kill.

Before swinging it down, Yamamoto had considered that Lin Que would dodge this strike directly, or that he would be arrogant and not dodge it completely, ending up severely injured and dying.

But Yamamoto really hadn't considered that Lin Que would actually catch Zanka no Tachi head-on.

You must know that after entering the Bankai state, the surface temperature of Zanka no Tachi, which compressed all the flames, was as high as 15 million degrees.

This was already equivalent to the core temperature of the sun.

Being able to catch this strike unscathed—doesn't that mean Lin Que could take a bath in the core area of the sun?

"You still dare to be distracted at this time."

Lin Que's voice came from the North North North Side: "Aren't you looking down on me a bit too much?"

Zanka no Tachi, West: Zanjitsu Gokui!

Looking at Lin Que, who had quietly approached him, Yamamoto, realizing that he couldn't run away, could only follow his instincts and release his strongest defense...

As if draped in a scorching sun, the surging spiritual pressure turned into 15 million-degree flames, covering his body.

If it were an ordinary person, I'm afraid they would be burned to ashes by this terrifying high temperature just by getting close.

But for Lin Que, this naturally didn't count for anything.

Just like when he caught Zanka no Tachi just now, his palm easily passed through the defense of Zanjitsu Gokui and landed on Yamamoto's chest.

A muffled sound rang out, and Yamamoto's body instantly smashed into the ground not far away.

Boom—!

The entire Seireitei trembled slightly at this instant, and a huge crater formed under everyone's gaze.

"Old Man Yama!"

Kyoraku Shunsui, not far away, subconsciously wanted to rush out to save him.

But seemingly having anticipated his action, a roar came from the crater a step earlier.

"Don't come over!!!"

Relying on his tenacious willpower, Yamamoto, who had not fallen into a coma, stood up from the crater.

Dragging his body, which was close to being scrapped, he gripped Zanka no Tachi with both hands and swung his final strike.

Zanka no Tachi, North: Tenchi Kaijin!

A strike that could be called god-speed fell in an instant, and a slash with terrifying high temperature rushed toward Lin Que from a distance.

Learning from the lessons of the previous two times, Yamamoto did not aim at Lin Que's torso this time, but at his head.

"You are really tenacious."

Although he had intentionally controlled his strength, Lin Que really didn't expect Yamamoto to be able to stand up again.

"The strongest Shinigami in a thousand years—sure enough, there is still something to him."

"It's a pity that it's only to this extent."

Without the slightest hesitation or pause in his footsteps, Lin Que walked toward Tenchi Kaijin head-on just like that.

Boom—!

A terrifying explosion rang out, and the Shakonseki wall behind Lin Que collapsed completely in an instant.

The indestructible Shakonseki wall smashed onto the ground, bringing with it a huge sound and thick smoke.

And under the desperate gazes of everyone, Lin Que, who hadn't even blinked, carried Tenchi Kaijin just like that and arrived in front of Yamamoto.

"It's over."