Law of Causality

A dark cloud began to gather above them.

The sky darkened, leaving no light whatsoever. The thick, dark clouds seemed so heavy that Dōsan could reach out and touch them.

It wasn't that he didn't want to attack when Hikaru was liberated.

But the moment the dark clouds appeared, Dōsan's chest began to feel tight. When he tried to unleash his Kidō, he found that it was as if it were sealed.

"It's going to rain; gods and ghosts should scatter. The use of Kidō is forbidden at this time."

Hikaru pressed his hand to his chest, as if making a charlatan's declaration.

What does rain have to do with gods and ghosts?

What is the relationship between gods and ghosts and the Kidō?

Without time to think, Dōsan demonstrated his decisiveness, drawing his black dagger from his waist No Cause hesitation.

Holding No Cause, Dōsan swung his sword down towards Hikaru's head.

Hikaru remained calm. With a pull of his hands, the thick black clouds condensed into a whip, which then bit at Dōsan Hanyū like a dragon.

Dōsan remained calm and composed, holding his sword in front of him. He then used Shunpo to appear behind Hikaru and slashed down with his sword.

With a "thud," Hikaru was struck without any resistance, and at the moment Hikaru was struck, the world shrouded in dark clouds seemed to tremble.

So weak.

But Dōsan did not let his guard down.

Although Dōsan's Zanjutsu is his weakest skill, suppressing Hikaru, who was a third-year student at the Shin'ō Academy of Spiritual Arts a month ago, is still not a problem.

Although Hikaru's Spiritual Pressure was as powerful as a tidal wave, it was not enough to overwhelm her.

In terms of basic skills, Hikaru is no match for Dōsan.

Seeing this from afar, Nie dialed Akon's communication device again, "Experimental machine number four, and bring number seven over to me."

That monster is so useless; it reversed course in just a short while.

It seems that, reluctantly, he's the only one I'll have as my test subject.

"Impressive. You don't even Bankai, yet you've reached Captain-level strength."

Dōsan's strike landed squarely. Hikaru's face turned pale, and she swayed, but her lips twitched as she smiled.

Dōsan shook his head expressionlessly.

Based on Hikaru's current performance, he certainly doesn't have Captain-level strength, and he's even inferior to Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

Aside from Spiritual Pressure, Hikaru's Zankensōki are completely inadequate.

"Dawn breaks, rainy day."

The feeling of oppression intensified again.

A clap of thunder, followed by a gust of wind.

A light rain began to fall, which quickly intensified, and wisps of white smoke rose from the dark clouds and heavy rain.

"Travel is prohibited in rainy weather."

Hikaru issued another order.

Dōsan dared not be careless and silently sensed the changes in his body.

In just a moment, Dōsan felt something in his body. He raised his white eyebrows, his pupils contracted slightly, and he used No Cause to block his way.

He can't move.

This feeling was very strange. Dōsan could sense the existence of his legs and felt nothing unusual, but he just couldn't move them.

If I had to describe it, it would be that Dōsan's brain "forgot" how to issue the "move" command at this moment.

Behind Hikaru, the two dark clouds throbbed with pain and transformed back into two dragons, intertwining and attacking Dōsan Hanyū.

Dōsan No Cause strike the dark clouds, but the two dark clouds dispersed upon seeing the blade, then converged and solidified, bypassing Dōsan 'Dōsan arm and slamming heavily into his body.

"Puff."

Dōsan coughed up a mouthful of blood, his entire body being sent flying.

Landing in mid-air, Dōsan no longer persisted or hesitated, and tightly gripped No Cause.

"Without birth, there is no nightmare; without beginning, there is no calamity— No Cause."

"Knives are prohibited in rainy weather."

Hikaru's normal face now showed less ferocity, and to his regret, he did not see Dōsan's terrified and suspicious gaze.

The dragon formed from the dark clouds rose again and coiled towards Dōsan.

Dōsan landed and opened his arms to face the attacking cloud dragon.

"Hadō 73 - Sōren Sōkatsui!"

It was no longer a cloudy day, but due to preconceived notions, Dōsan didn't immediately react by using the Kidō.

This is Simulated Incantation of Sōren Sōkatsui.

Dōsan stretched out his palm, and blue flames rose like fireworks, one after another, one strike after another.

From a distance, it really looks like a giant fireworks show, except with fireworks underneath.

Before.

The strength of Dōsan Hanyū remains a mystery to everyone.

You could say he's at the Captain-level, but that's very ambiguous. Those Soul Reapers who really know the inside story all believe that Dōsan is still a long way from that level.

If Dōsan isn't Captain-level, then some of his achievements are simply too impressive.

Today, Dōsan has proven himself with this move of the Kidō.

Undoubtedly Captain-level.

Fireworks burst one after another, making Nie's eyelids twitch uncontrollably.

Gazing at the fireworks display in the distance, Nie answered Akon's call again.

Yet another twist.

This was Dōsan's strongest attack, but after unleashing the Kidō, Dōsan did not let his guard down. He leaned on his knees and looked at Hikaru not far away.

Although somewhat weakened, Hikaru's Spiritual Pressure still remained.

With the dark clouds obscuring the view, Inorei Hikaru ultimately blocked the fatal blow.

When the dark clouds dispersed, Inorei Hikaru's charred half-body was revealed.

Hikaru's face was half burned, but she looked at Dōsan without much resentment. Although her eyes were still aggressive, they were more peaceful than before.

"This is the moment I've been waiting for."

If it's just about crushing, how can I enjoy the thrill of overcoming a goal?

Hikaru smiled, a calm and normal smile, and whispered something that only he could understand and hear.

Raising his head again, Hikaru's expression was solemn. "Dawn breaks - Clear skies."

Suddenly, a ray of light shone through the center of the dark clouds.

Like the dawn after darkness, like hope descending from heaven.

A sliver of light pierced through the dark clouds and fell upon Dōsan's head.

With a "poof," Dōsan's body shattered like a balloon, blood splattering in all directions.

As his brain ceased its physiological activity, Dōsan's eyes became vacant, and his consciousness began to blur.

With no room to resist, Dōsan fell straight back into the stinking sea of knowledge.

No Cause landed in Dōsan's hand. Dōsan's eyes remained expressionless, but his fingers trembled and touched No Cause's blade.

Dōsan's lips moved slightly, and he uttered three words in a voice only he could hear.

"The Law of Causality."