[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rebuilding-the-land-of-whirlpools-starting-with-":3,"chapter-rebuilding-the-land-of-whirlpools-starting-with--rebuilding-the-land-of-whirlpools-starting-with--chapter-4":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Rebuilding the Land of Whirlpools: Starting with an Explosion of Soldiers from the Gotei 13",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2110799,3435,"Chapter 4: The Seven Ninja Swordsmen, Twin Swords: Hiramekarei","rebuilding-the-land-of-whirlpools-starting-with--chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>Gin Ichimaru and the others worked with high efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he and Rukia Kuchiki had not exchanged words, their division of labor was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rukia Kuchiki led twelve squad members to purge the miscellaneous ninja within the Land of Whirlpools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gin Ichimaru headed toward the coast of the Land of Whirlpools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his spiritual pressure perception, there was one figure there barely worth engaging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coast of the Land of Whirlpools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Himokihara, one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and master of the Twin Swords: Hiramekarei, sat on a reef gazing at the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face wore an expression of extreme impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered what resources could possibly be scavenged in this tiny, pellet-sized nation called the Land of Whirlpools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet they still dispatched him here to stand guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simply boring to death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was all the fault of the Land of Whirlpools being too weak, collapsing so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His twin swords hadn't even gotten a satisfying slash yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaaah, hurry up and send someone for me to cut down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap, tap, tap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clear footsteps suddenly echoed on the sandy beach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Himokihara's ears twitched, and he spoke in an impatient tone: \"You're so slow; I'm nearly bored to death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon clearly seeing the owner of the footsteps, Sato Himokihara, who had been about to say more, abruptly fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring with one eye, he asked strangely, \"Who the hell are you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gin Ichimaru maintained his signature smile and introduced himself: \"Target of the 3rd Division of the Gotei 13 in the Land of Whirlpools, Gin Ichimaru; pleased to make your acquaintance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Himokihara froze for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weren't all the people of the Land of Whirlpools already killed off by them and the Cloud ninja?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How did another person suddenly appear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what exactly is this Gotei 13?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounds like some kind of organization?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Hyokigen hurriedly shook his head, trying to shake these thoughts away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Guard this or guard that, who cares!\" Sato Hyokigen untied the Twin Swords: Hiramekarei from his back, slammed them onto the reef with a loud bang, and his eyes lit up with excitement as he grinned viciously, \"You're an enemy, right? Then stop talking nonsense and come over here so I can cut you a few times!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gin Ichimaru smiled and said, \"Oh my, how terrifying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Hyokigen's face darkened, feeling mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he saw the sword Gin Ichimaru drew, his mood instantly improved, and he sneered, \"Hahaha, are you here to tell jokes? Using such a short sword!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Sato Hyokigen showily spun the Twin Swords: Hiramekarei, creating a flourish of blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gin Ichimaru narrowed his eyes and said, \"Dying beneath this blade is your honor, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Hyokigen stared at Gin Ichimaru's face, feeling increasingly irritated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bandages on the Twin Swords: Hiramekarei were instantly torn off; with a gloomy look in his eyes, Sato Hyokigen wielded the dual blades, quickly executed the Body Flicker Technique, appeared above Gin Ichimaru, and slammed the twin swords down fiercely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air pressure generated by the terrifying force and weight scattered Gin Ichimaru's short hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slightly raised his head, still narrowing his eyes, and slowly lifted his Zanpakuto, positioning it directly in the path of Sato Hyokigen's attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehaha! You think you can block my Twin Swords: Hiramekarei with that tiny little knife!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Hyokigen looked utterly disdainful, as if he could already see Gin Ichimaru smashed into minced meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Twin Swords: Hiramekarei were special ninja swords forged from chakra metal and unique materials!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they possibly be blocked by an ordinary, even somewhat ridiculous, broken blade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a flash of lightning and spark, the Twin Swords: Hiramekarei collided with the small sword in Gin Ichimaru's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp sound like striking metal rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew in all directions!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contrary to Sato Hyokigen's expectations, that ridiculous sword did not shatter upon impact; instead, it steadily blocked his assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gin Ichimaru felt the force on the blade, made a judgment about his opponent's strength, and smiled warmly, \"You're about the same as those ninjas I met earlier; the only difference is that your weapon is slightly better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those ninjas from before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Hyokigen paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he realized Gin was referring to the fellow villagers who had been scavenging resources in the Land of Whirlpools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes immediately widened, and a nameless fury rose within his heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you! Compare me with them!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist Village!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely enraged, Sato Hyokigen swung the Twin Swords: Hiramekarei, launching attacks at Gin Ichimaru from every angle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, you've completely turned into a wild beast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gin Ichimaru calmly deflected his attacks while continuing to mock him verbally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that his attacks were yielding no results after a long while, Sato Hyokigen gradually calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After stopping his assault and creating some distance, Sato Hyokigen said in a deep voice, \"In that case, let me show you the true power of the Hiramekarei!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiramekarei Release!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Air currents rose from the two circular holes on the Twin Swords: Hiramekarei; blue light enveloped the entire blade, and massive amounts of chakra condensed upon its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is getting slightly interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the released state of the Hiramekarei, Gin Ichimaru felt it resembled the release of a Zanpakuto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, now that you've witnessed the true power of the Hiramekarei, you can die without regrets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Hyokigen wore an arrogant expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chakra cannon blast instantly surged forward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sand beneath the chakra cannon was plowed into a deep trench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying energy impact blew Gin Ichimaru's Shihakusho robe, making it flap loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Hyokigen grinned viciously, anticipating the sight of Gin Ichimaru being blown into fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gin Ichimaru remained just as calm, wearing his signature smile, and said unhurriedly, \"Shoot to Kill, Shinsou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wakizashi-like sword, as if hearing a command, instantly extended, piercing through the chakra cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a loud bang, before the chakra cannon could reach Gin Ichimaru, it shattered into countless bits of chakra, vanishing into the air like a broken mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Hyokigen's pupils contracted sharply; his sixth sense, screaming with frantic warning, made him instinctively raise the Hiramekarei to block his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shinsou struck the Hiramekarei; the kinetic energy, exceeding the speed of sound, smashed Sato Hyokigen along with the Hiramekarei into the sea with tremendous impact!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Hyokigen struggled to crawl out of the sea, his internal organs churning violently, and he spat out several mouthfuls of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he looked at Gin Ichimaru again, his gaze inevitably carried terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A monster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All those with narrowed eyes are monsters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought surfaced in his mind unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that blade!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think that besides the Seven Ninja Blades of their Hidden Mist Village, other special ninja blades existed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That ability to extend and retract its length, and a speed invisible to the naked eye!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the situation just now, Sato Himukihara felt a chill run down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So close!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a little bit more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would have met his end right here!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the thought of retreating arose in Sato Himukihara's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, he felt as though he were being targeted by a venomous snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sato Himukihara's body tensed as he stared at Ichimaru Gin's face, which resembled that of a snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized almost instantly the fact that there was no escape for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he turned and fled, given that strange blade's ability to extend and retract and its speed, he would surely die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Land of Whirlpools, why does such a figure still exist there!!\u003C\u002Fp>",1296,"2026-06-16T08:21:31.897Z",1,"Qwen3.5 397B","8e9b7042c77992235fde7e63e971ebb6eb62d032d14ab526bf0b643fcffe8c24","rebuilding-the-land-of-whirlpools-starting-with--chapter-5","rebuilding-the-land-of-whirlpools-starting-with--chapter-3",7,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frebuilding-the-land-of-whirlpools-starting-with--cover.jpg"]