Chapter 233

So...

The Land of Whirlpools isn't simply blessed by fate.

Strength and resolve are both indispensable.

Only Sarutobi Hiruzen remained perfectly composed.

The first batch of intelligence he received regarding the Land of Whirlpools already contained detailed records on this woman.

Moreover, this intelligence was personally gathered by Hatake Sakumo.

Through multiple engagements with the Land of Whirlpools, it had been updated accordingly.

Kuchiki Rukia, Captain of the Thirteenth Division.

Her Zanpakuto's ability is ice.

Within the projected image.

Roshi stared at Kuchiki Rukia.

"Are you of the Mizu Clan?"

Kuchiki Rukia, holding Sode no Shirayuki, stated coldly: "Land of Whirlpools, Gotei 13, Captain of the Thirteenth Division, Kuchiki Rukia!"

Kuchiki?!

She's actually not from the Mizu Clan?!

Except for those in Konoha who knew the intelligence, almost everyone had guessed incorrectly.

After all, upon seeing Ice Release, one's first reaction should be the Mizu Clan of Kirigakure in the Land of Water.

It was only now that Tsuchikage Ohnoki, the Third Kazekage, and others recalled a single sentence from the intelligence regarding the Land of Whirlpools.

They are suspected of being able to release the power of a Bloodline Limit by wielding bladed weapons.

So this was actually true?

Compared to the strange abilities of Kyoraku Shunsui and Ichimaru Gin.

These blades capable of wielding Bloodline Limit abilities delivered a far greater impact to them.

After all, the rarity and power of those possessing Bloodline Limits were deeply ingrained in everyone's minds.

"Not a possessor of a Bloodline Limit, yet capable of using its abilities."

Roshi said faintly: "The Land of Whirlpools is truly a miraculous nation."

This method reminded him of his own cooperative pattern with the Four-Tails.

He himself did not possess Lava Release.

But by borrowing the Four-Tails' power, he could fuse Fire Release Chakra with Earth Release Chakra, indirectly utilizing the abilities of Lava Release.

And this young girl before him similarly borrowed the power of her blade to utilize the abilities of Ice Release.

"This will be an interesting duel."

Roshi's eyes turned serious.

Lava flowed across his body as he instantly closed the distance!

Boom! Boom!!

The collision of fists and feet against the blade sent chunks of lava and ice shards flying!

The scorching effect of the Lava Release Chakra Mode had absolutely no effect on Kuchiki Rukia.

Of course, Kuchiki Rukia's ice would also be melted by the lava.

It appeared to be an even match, but Roshi clearly detected something amiss.

Wait!

Roshi's eyes suddenly widened.

The ice that had been melted turned into water, remained on his body, and was actually gradually solidifying the lava upon him!

Roshi instantly created distance, no longer engaging in a stalemate with Kuchiki Rukia.

His eyes were filled with shock and uncertainty.

She discovered the weakness of Lava Release this quickly?

Was it luck? Or had she perceived the weakness of Lava Release within just a few minutes of combat?

If it was the latter...

Then this person's battle instinct was truly incredibly sharp!

Tsuchikage Ohnoki noticed Roshi's abnormality.

His gaze swept over Roshi's body.

Although barely visible, he began to discover areas where the Lava Release had solidified, and immediately furrowed his brows.

As Roshi's superior, and because Roshi often spoke rudely to him, Tsuchikage Ohnoki, who would retaliate in the form of sparring matches.

knew Roshi's Lava Release weakness extremely well.

That was: he could not engage in prolonged battles against Water Release Ninja!

Because once Roshi's Lava Release encountered water, it would solidify and lose its potency.

So...

This Captain named Kuchiki Rukia had perceived it this quickly?

Kuchiki Rukia said faintly: "Not planning to attack anymore?"

Roshi fell silent, seemingly pondering how to resolve this issue.

But Kuchiki Rukia obviously would not grant him much time; she thrust Sode no Shirayuki into the ground and stated coldly:

"Some no Mai, Tsukishiro!"