Chapter 320

A presence who has been slacking off and loafing in the group since the beginning.

Zhongli: "I have no interest in this world's tasks, but I feel you can accomplish them. If there are issues with this outing, I'll join next time..."

In short.

I don't want to go.

It's not that he lacks interest.

Rather, he simply wants to give these young people a chance.

If they gain cultivation through trials.

It would be beneficial for everyone in the group.

His presence would naturally make the task easier.

But others would miss out on the experience.

Beidou: "Then I'll go... After completing this mission, my rank will finally break through to third-tier member! And... if I'm not mistaken..."

Natural energy and Conqueror's Haki.

Both can inflict damage on soul entities, right?"

Su Han: "Yes..."

Natural energy is divine magic.

It inherently contains some soul power.

It is comprehensive power.

While Conqueror's Haki is merely an accumulation of mental force.

One of these can harm Black Zetsu.

The other can capture those who have turned into elemental forms.

That’s enough to prove they can counter soul entities.

Upon hearing this.

Beidou felt at ease.

Because she could finally take action again.

Once the mission is completed.

She’ll directly become a third-tier member.

Then even independent missions will be third-tier—simply delightful.

The team was finally confirmed.

Yae Miko.

Rosaline.

Keqing.

Hu Tao.

Beidou.

These five are the chosen ones for this mission.

After handing over the Heavenly Tooth and the soul-storage container to Keqing, Su Han submitted the mission roster.

As beams of light flared up one after another.

The group finally entered the realm of the Death God.

The group's live stream also activated.

Those not participating gathered their stools and began watching.

This brand-new world.

What kind of existence would it be?

When the scene lit up.

Beidou and the others had already appeared within Soul Society.

More precisely, in a corner of Seireitei.

This world was incredibly vast.

They stood on a cliffside.

From their perspective.

They could see the entire Seireitei and Rukongai.

Yae Miko stared at the bustling center and sneered: "Indeed... the world of the living and the world of the dead aren’t so different.

Both are filled with revenge.

A world after death still divides people into nobles and commoners... truly laughable..."

"Exactly. When a Death God grants power to someone else, and that person saves humanity, such acts are punished by death—proving these Death Gods are nothing more than empty-headed drunkards."

Rosaline’s sarcasm remained as sharp as ever.

Hu Tao chuckled: "So how do we find Kuchiki Rukia 5.4? This place is bound to be hard to find..."

"Simple. Over there, isn't it..."

Beidou pointed toward the distance.

At that moment, battle cries erupted from Rukongai.

Under her perception-based senses, she clearly saw Ichigo Kurosaki fighting against enemies.

Clearly.

The battle had already begun.

At this moment, Kurosaki Ichigo had just landed not long ago.

A bald man stood directly in front of him.

"Hey... you're the intruder, right? Hahaha... never thought I'd run into you, Banmoku Ichio... this is destiny's choice, isn't it?"

"What kind of nonsense is this? I don't understand what you're talking about..."

"Hehe... no matter... though I don't know you, I still admire your courage for breaking into Seireitei. Few people have such boldness..."

"After all, Seireitei is home to the top figures of the Soul Society."

"Each one is a monster-level existence."

"To save that condemned Rukia Kuchiki..."

"Courage alone won't be enough..."

Swish.

Banmoku Ichio vanished, instantly appearing right before Kurosaki Ichigo.

His fist suddenly swung forward.

The first battle began.

At first, he didn't draw his Zanpakutō.

He just wanted to see how strong this traveler was.

To his surprise, not only did the man dodge, but he even counterattacked.

"Not bad... able to dodge my punch—this is worth a fight... my Kikyōmaru is also eager for battle..."

Boom.

Banbō Ichio instantly teleported in front of Kurosaki Ichigo.

His Kikyōmaru directly struck the opponent's Zangetsu.

The immense impact force.

Sent Ichigo flying backward.

Accompanied by the cracking of the wall.

That was why Beidou and the others far away could finally locate Kurosaki Ichigo's position.

"Cough... truly impressive strength... My name is Kurosaki Ichigo—let me finish you off... Banbō Ichio!!"

"Oh? Even your name has a 'one' in it? You're not an ordinary person then."

The two began a fierce battle.

Although Kurosaki Ichigo had awakened his Zanpakutō,

his combat experience was still extremely limited.

At first, he was no match for Byakuya Kuchiki.

But gradually, he began to regain the upper hand, leveling up during the fight—this was the unique power of the protagonist!

The battle raged fiercely.

Meanwhile, Beidou and others kept approaching this location.

Just as they were about to reach Ichigo's vicinity,

a tall figure appeared before them.

His face was fierce, with a scar across his left cheek, and his hair stood up like a porcupine.

When the man spotted Beidou,

a terrifying killing intent erupted from within him.

"Hmph... didn't expect to meet an opponent so soon! How interesting..."

Beidou drew her Dragon-Slaying Sword, and her own aura burst forth as well.

Royalty Color Power vs. Killing Intent.

The two auras caused violent tremors in the sky above.

Yet while Kenpachi Zaraki only unleashed his aura, Beidou’s Royalty Color shattered the ground and buildings nearby.

Within the One Piece world,

why could Red-Haired Shanks cause damage just by activating Royalty Color, rather than merely entangling opponents?

Because his spiritual strength was strong enough.

Now, after days of training,

and with cultivation of soul techniques,

Beidou had reached this level too.

Kenpachi Zaraki’s expression flickered, excitement flashing in his eyes: “Who are you? Are you also following that traveling calamity? Interesting… truly interesting…”

“How about we fight right here?”

Encountering such a top-tier expert,

he was genuinely thrilled.

Beidou glanced at Yae Miko.

The latter stepped forward and said: “Tell us where Ryūkishi is, and Beidou will fight you.”

This battle-loving madman

was simply perfect for extracting information.

All one needed to do was fight alongside him.

“So you’ve come to rescue that woman… She’s in the Confession Palace… If you don’t know the location, she can guide you there…”

Kenpachi Zaraki pointed at Chōjirō Sasakibe.

The latter nodded: “Akeno wouldn’t lie to you. But I can’t lead you directly to the Confession Palace—I can only guide you nearby…”

“Otherwise, if we’re discovered, things would go badly.”

She was a Soul Reaper.

Helping was already a mistake.

But for Akeno… she felt it wasn’t a problem.

Yae Miko nodded: “Fine… let’s go. That earlier aura has already drawn quite a few people over.”

Under the perception of Observation Haki,

many Soul Reapers had arrived nearby.

Among them were the recently arrived Kurosaki Ichigo and Byakuya Kuchiki.

Still, Chōjirō Sasakibe laughed: “Wait a moment… I want to watch Akeno’s fight with that person—it’ll be thrilling…”

As she spoke, Kenpachi Zaraki drew his Zanpakutō.

Terrifying aura.

Once again erupted from within him.

His overwhelming spiritual pressure surged straight into the heavens.

It matched Beidou’s Royalty Color perfectly.

“Hey… draw your Zanpakutō. Don’t fight me with that mortal weapon…”

Before the battle began,

Kenpachi Zaraki told Beidou.

Because he noticed:

the weapon in her hand

emitted no spiritual pressure—just an ordinary blade.

Beidou shook her head: “I don’t have a Zanpakutō, but… this weapon isn’t something you can look down on.”

Boom.

Her body vanished.

Chōjirō Sasakibe exclaimed in shock: “So fast…”

Terror-filled Haōshoku and thunder coiled around the Dragon-Slaying Sword.

That pressure.

More powerful by an incomparable degree than the strength historically bestowed upon Kūkaku Zanpakutō.

Gazing at the weapon flickering with black lightning.

Kūkaku Zanpakutō exclaimed excitedly: “Yes... exactly like this... just like this... hahaha...”

The two weapons collided in midair.

Both Kūkaku Zanpakutō and Beidou furrowed their brows.

Such immense power.

Both sides were stunned by each other’s strength.

The earth continued to fracture.

Each attack from Kūkaku Zanpakutō grew heavier.

Causing the ground beneath Beidou’s feet.

To keep collapsing.

“A death god chasing power? Indeed, quite interesting... I’ve always focused on increasing my speed. Since you possess such strength...”

Then let me show you my true might.

Bloom forth... Tidal Waves!”

Layers of thunder.

Ignited in Beidou’s hands.

While the original Dragon-Slaying Sword instantly transformed into a deep purple-black.

Filled with highly concentrated lightning.

Boom.

Another slash.

Kūkaku Zanpakutō’s arm was instantly struck by massive lightning.

Blood surged violently.

Kusakabe Yachiru screamed: “A-Zen is hurt... what a fierce woman...”

The opponent’s strength.

Able to casually seize Zanpakutō at will.

One could only imagine how ferocious Kūkaku Zanpakutō’s body must be.

But now, Beidou had just taught him a lesson!

My own power.