Chapter 624

Looking at Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden, Hyōrinmaru's heart was also uneasy; if asked who the strongest Shinigami now was—himself or Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden—Hyōrinmaru might not know.

After all, the current Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden had changed his mindset to protect everyone, losing the ruthless ruthlessness he once had to achieve his goals.

But if asked who the strongest Shinigami in the past several thousand years was, perhaps only Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden qualified.

Not for any other reason, but because of the terror of the sword in Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden's hand—Ryūjin Jakka.

The terrifying heat approaching fifteen million degrees at the sun's core could destroy everything here.

At this moment, the Isugar people, who had long felt cold, suddenly sensed a stifling heat, leaving them puzzled, since Kuchiki Byakuya of the Winter Palace had said that cold came from a soul-deep pain.

But now, merely because Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden raised Ryūjin Jakka, the surrounding temperature had erased all cold from the Isugar people's senses, making them realize that Ryūjin Jakka's flame might not be merely about heat.

Or put another way, the temperature Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden now released exceeded the ordinary temperature capable of freezing souls—meaning this flame could directly burn the soul.

Looking at Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden, Aizen's eyes showed surprise for the first time; he had not expected Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden to achieve this level—this power was beyond even Aizen's capability.

After all, although Aizen's current life tier far surpassed Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden's, such destructive power could not be achieved merely by a higher life tier.

"Captain-Commander, this is truly a surprise. I never thought that during our battle, you held back all your flames inside Ryūjin Jakka to avoid harming the innocent."

Looking at Ryūjin Jakka spewing flame, Aizen's eyes held astonishment—he had not expected that at this moment of life-or-death, Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden still held back.

Watching the flame that seemed ready to burn everything, Hyōrinmaru grew extremely tense and raised the defense surrounding the Isugar people several times over.

Combined with the original seal Aizen had placed over all entrances and exits of the Hueco Mundo, Hyōrinmaru successfully reinforced the surrounding environment.

If no unexpected events occurred, this defense should withstand all the flames until Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden either won or was defeated.

Just as the Isugar people and Hyōrinmaru prepared to watch the great battle between Aizen and Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden.

Natsu looked at the blazing flame and formed a peculiar thought.

"Do you think I could swallow this flame directly? If I could consume this fire, I might gain enough power in a short time to defeat that guy Aizen."

Natsu's ability is Fire Dragon Slayer Magic, capable of absorbing all flames in the world; if Natsu truly absorbed the flame on Yamamoto Genryūsai's burden's Ryūjin Jakka, perhaps he could indeed counter Aizen.

"I think you should try. Ask one of the Zero Division members—if you can absorb it, Natsu, you'll be our final trump card."

Makarov, watching Natsu's fanciful idea, smiled slightly; if this flame could truly be absorbed by Natsu, then Natsu's full-power strike after consuming it might actually defeat Aizen.

Hearing Natsu's words, Hitsugaya Tōshirō nodded; if Natsu could truly devour Ryūjin Jakka's flame, perhaps they could defeat Aizen without his seal.

"Well, I can't decide that—you need to ask the Zero Division elders whether they can let you try—whether this flame can even be absorbed by you."

Hyōrinmaru, having overheard the Isugar people's discussion, said nothing more, merely quietly released a sliver of flame as raw material for Natsu's attempt.

Even if Natsu failed to absorb it and got burned, it didn't matter; aside from a few individuals, the Isugar people all retained full magical power, so even if Natsu was injured, they could restore him to normal.

Looking at the flame before him, Natsu nodded; somehow, a force within seemed to tell him this power could be absorbed and become his own.