Chapter 417: Fierce Battle

After Kyouraku Shunsui placed his hand on his Zanpakuto, Lan Sen finally understood that the other party could truly sense his presence!

"I'm curious: did you spot me the moment I arrived, or was it just a lucky accident?"

Lan Sen stepped forward and spoke, then fixed his crimson eyes on Kyouraku Shunsui before him.

"Ha, I noticed you from the very first moment you looked at me."

"Your gaze was simply too cold; how could I possibly fail to notice that feeling?"

"Then, since you've been following me for so long, you must be eager to strike at me, right?"

Kyouraku Shunsui smiled, then drew his Zanpakuto.

"Hmph, of course. You probably don't want me to leave either; when I was about to depart, I saw that flicker of killing intent in your eyes!"

"Likewise, I saw the look of prey in your eyes as well."

For a moment, Kyouraku Shunsui and Lan Sen were actually boasting at each other.

Neither wanted to fight near Konoha Village; Kyouraku Shunsui not only wanted to buy water and food sooner,

but also didn't want anyone from Konoha Village to see his Shihakusho!

Hmm, there was also the fact that once the Shihakusho was summoned, his destructive power was simply too great.

It would be very troublesome if he accidentally destroyed even a small part of Konoha Village then.

Although he wasn't afraid, it would still be troublesome.

"Since we are already so far from Konoha Village, I can fight without any restraints!"

"Likewise!"

After Lan Sen finished speaking, he instantly used Shunpo to appear before Kyouraku Shunsui.

One kick!

Smack!

Lan Sen kicked fiercely, piercing straight through Kyouraku Shunsui's body.

Looking at the figure formed of water before him, Lan Sen pursed his lips; this was the Water Substitution Technique.

"Such speed! It seems you are indeed worthy of me drawing my blade!"

"Drawing my blade? Haven't you already drawn your sword? Do you perhaps have another blade hidden?"

Lan Sen (cgbb) laughed upon hearing this; this fellow was truly full of empty boasts.

He was already using a weapon, yet still claimed to be fast; was this just an excuse made by the weak?

Thinking this, Lan Sen charged straight forward.

He decided not to use Shunpo; he would leave the other fellow some face!

At least exchange a few moves.

However, upon seeing Lan Sen charging at him, the corners of Kyouraku Shunsui's mouth curled up slightly.

Immediately, he gripped his Zanpakuto tightly with both hands, then let out a mighty roar.

"Heya!"

With Kyouraku Shunsui's roar, terrifying Reiryoku erupted directly from his body.

Lan Sen, caught off guard, was actually blown away by this surge of Reiryoku.

And at that moment, a black Shihakusho appeared on Kyouraku Shunsui's body!

And behind him, a vast ocean-like shadow manifested.

This scene completely stunned Lan Sen.

This was the first time he had ever seen a Zanpakuto wielder in this form.

"It's getting more and more interesting; let me see how powerful you truly are!"

Lan Sen smiled, then two Zanpakuto slid out from the cuffs of his left and right sleeves respectively.

And behind him, more than a dozen tentacles appeared!

"Kill!"

Lan Sen roared and charged straight at Kyouraku Shunsui.

Watching Lan Sen charge, Kyouraku Shunsui merely swung his Zanpakuto through the air.

Instantly, a blue slash flew straight toward Lan Sen.

And trailing behind the slash, a wave of water crashed forward!