Chapter 322

Gradually, he was also injured.

At the same time, Kyōraku Shunsui felt his own power being siphoned away by the flowers beneath his feet.

"This is..."

He wore an expression of shock.

Without a Zanpakutō, could one still possess such immense power?

This girl was no ordinary opponent.

Keqing's voice came floating out from the petals.

"I am a cultivator of the Five Elements' Wood affinity. My passive ability allows me to steal my enemy's strength. Unleash your initial release... otherwise, you will be defeated..."

The opponent was deliberately holding back.

This moved Keqing deeply.

Yet... she preferred fiercer battles against enemies.

Hearing this, Kyōraku Shunsui fell silent for a moment, until his body was injured once more, then said: "Alright... as you wish... after all, you are a formidable swordsman."

[Flower Wind Whirls, Flower Goddess Weeps, Sky Wind Chaos, Sky Demon Laughs, Flower Heaven Mad Bones...]

As the incantation whispered softly.

His two swords were released.

Keqing, overwhelmed by spiritual pressure, was instantly pulled into the game.

The first game was born.

The higher one stood, the greater their attack power would become.

So, to prevent the opponent from being unaware of the technique’s abilities, Kyōraku Shunsui immediately announced: "The first game is: whoever stands higher..."

"Their strength will increase!"

"Be careful now..."

Hum.

Hum.

Two massive white slashes descended from the sky.

They directly shook the sea of flowers.

Yet even so... Kyōraku Shunsui did not completely destroy the flower field, for the blossoms themselves began to flutter upward.

"This is..."

Kyōraku Shunsui felt pressure above him and involuntarily looked up sharply.

There, Keqing’s sword was perfectly aimed at him.

"My power allows me to glimpse a brief second of the future... the newly awakened ability of Observation Sense... I had already dodged before your slash fell."

"And this is my strike."

"Owlet Sky Star..."

The opponent respected him.

Keqing naturally returned that respect.

She did not use her innate Zanpakutō, but instead wielded her own weapon.

A slash descended.

Petals danced.

The terrifying slash engulfed Kyōraku Shunsui.

The speed was incredible.

The opponent couldn’t even perform a flash step—only using both swords to block the blow... for one minute.

The technique ended.

Kyōraku Shunsui’s hands were covered in wounds.

Still, he laughed: "That was an amazing technique... beautiful and powerful. Let’s continue..."

Battle?

No, this was merely a sparring match.

Kyōraku Shunsui began to unleash the second game.

Shadow Ghost.

Both sides could slip into each other’s shadows and attack at point-blank range.

Kyōraku Shunsui was fast—he secured victory instantly.

He stood atop Keqing’s shadow.

Due to the light’s projection, Keqing’s shadow on the ground naturally became Kyōraku Shunsui’s target.

But when his dual blades pierced through—

He was shocked to discover the girl’s body had transformed into countless scattered petals.

A Death God’s technique.

They already had full records of it.

With Su Han present, Keqing and the others were thoroughly familiar with the Death Gods’ weaknesses and the powers of their Zanpakutō.

Plus, with Observation Sense.

Prediction was effortless.

Thus, the two engaged in endless duels.

In the distance.

After advancing for a while.

Another captain-level presence stood in front of Kurosaki Ichigo.

And this person had once met him briefly before.

Hitsugaya Toushirou.

The opponent had silver-white hair.

A massive long sword was strapped to his back.

"It seems you've truly reached this point... the commotion is too great... I have no choice but to intervene..."

Hearing that Kyōbashi had been intercepted.

Yamamoto the old man became furious.

Thus, he was ordered to come and attack as well.

There was no way around it.

Hitsugaya Toushirou could only act.

Kurosaki Ichigo gritted his teeth in anger.

Why did all these captains keep coming over one by one? It's outrageous...

At this moment, very few remained by his side.

Only a woman wearing a mask and a girl humming a tune remained.

As for that despicable fox.

Kurosaki Ichigo didn't know when he had vanished.

Anyway... just in the blink of an eye.

The person was gone.

Looking at the short-statured figure, Rosalyn said to Hu Tao: "Can you handle Shūkaku Byakuya? I'll hold this guy off..."

"Yeah, I actually wanted to fight that person anyway, hehe... leave him to you, Rosalyn..."

Hu Tao waved at her.

Then continued forward with Kurosaki Ichigo.

As they advanced.

Kurosaki Ichigo kept glancing back.

"You're sure? Can she really hold that guy... I don't think he's an easy opponent..."

"Yes, a captain-level being. Hitsugaya Toushirou... ice-element Zanpakutō, but don't worry... he's facing one of our finest."

The Fiendish Witch of Flame... Rosalyn!

As Hu Tao's words finished speaking.

A terrifying wave of flame suddenly came from behind.

The scorching temperature.

Even the black-haired Ichigo felt discomfort.

He quickly turned his head to look.

The road ahead had turned into a sea of hellfire.

Countless flames.

Dancing in the air, distorting even the line of sight.

"What kind of flame is this..."

Ichigo was stunned speechless.

He had already run so far.

Yet he could still sense that terrifying power.

It was enough to prove.

How terrifying the woman wielding such power truly was.

Were they even human?

Hearing Ichigo's words, Yoruichi covered her mouth and giggled: "You... should stop thinking up all sorts of nonsense. After all... we're running out of time..."

I'll handle that old stick-in-the-mud soon.

You, on the other hand, must remember to save the person.

Don't say I didn't warn you—if you don't rescue her within fifteen minutes, we'll evacuate immediately. Then you'll have to face the full wrath of all Soul Reapers."

To provoke him further.

She was also telling a small lie.

After all, if he didn’t step up, she’d be the one in trouble later.

Ichigo nodded firmly: "Don’t worry... I’ll do my best!! I’ll definitely free Rukia from Ukitake within fifteen minutes!"

The two dashed forward at full speed.

They quickly arrived at the place where Ukitake Rukia was imprisoned.

The nearby Soul Reapers, upon seeing their intrusion, immediately raised alarms.

Standing beside them, Byakuya Kuchiki looked at Ichigo coldly: "You... came again, huh..."

"Yeah, I’m not as icy as you are. When a comrade’s captured, naturally you have to rescue them..."

Ichigo said with unwavering resolve.

Since someone was helping.

Then it was easy for him.

Meanwhile, Yoruichi walked toward Byakuya, smiling sweetly: "So you’re the final boss of this stage, right? Listen well... just release your Zanpakutō directly.

Otherwise...

When I step in...

You’ll regret it."

Behind the scenes, Yūki Yotsuba stared in shock.

What was going on with this little girl?

How dare she demand Byakuya release his Zanpakutō?

Who did she think she was mocking?

After all, releasing Zanpakutō was an extremely terrifying technique—once unleashed, she wouldn’t be able to withstand it!

Hearing Yoruichi’s words,

Byakuya slightly frowned, but paid no attention.

Instead, he didn’t even bother with Shikai.

And Yoruichi immediately taught him a lesson.

Arrogance always comes with a price.

The power of flame surged within her body.

Flame energy surged within her body.

Incidentally,

Everyone else entered this world in physical form.

But only Yoruichi entered as a spirit.

The Six Paths of Flame Spirits

circled around her.

"Hehehe... talk big, get hit!"

Swish.

No one at the scene saw how the young girl moved, but... Yūki Byakuya spat blood and was sent flying backward in the next instant.

No one present saw how the young girl moved, but... Byakuya suddenly spat blood and was sent flying backward.

A charred fistprint appeared on his chest.

Yoruichi’s soul was constantly burning with flame energy.

Not only would she be struck, but anyone who touched her would suffer attacks.

"This isn’t over yet... my attack has only just begun..."

His body was flung into the air by the Flame Spirits.

Yoruichi delivered another punch.

Directly slamming Byakuya into the ground.

The surrounding stones cracked apart.

Power, speed, techniques.

She had completely overwhelmed Byakuya.

But the opponent wasn’t useless—he instantly dodged using Shunpo.

Yet Yoruichi followed like a shadow.

[61] "Soul-Soother Secret Art: Butterfly Summoning to Life..."

Boom.

The Flame Spirit attacks.

Byōkaku Byakuya instinctively blocked with his Zanpakutō, but the hand gripping the blade suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of agony.

"Hiss... what kind of attack is this...?"

He finally came to his senses.

The young girl before him.

For some reason unknown.

The technique seemed terrifyingly abnormal.

"Since you dared challenge me... you must have prepared yourself... Scatter! Senbonzakura..."

Byōkaku Byakuya activated his Shikai.

The blade transformed into countless petals.

They began scattering around his body.

Seeing this, Hu Tao chuckled lightly: "Same move as Keqing... but such a thing... is actually your weakness..."

The flames intensified continuously.

She surged forward at great speed.

No flashy tricks whatsoever.

It left Kurosaki Ichigo and Shirosaki Yoruichi utterly stunned.

Even if you're overconfident.

Don't do that.