Chapter 252

The Seisen water flowed from its sheath, its surface shimmering with a hint of color.

"Break forth, Seisen!"

Turn it over and stab it down.

"Puff."

The hard skull is as easy to pierce as tofu.

As the last bit of Reiatsu flowed along the blade and into the opponent's body.

"Bang!"

This Las Noches general under Baraggan, Highest-class Menos Grande born from the bloodshed, was even...

Without even making a single decent counterattack, it perished under the combined attack of seven Captain-level (Gillian) warriors.

"..."

The battle began quickly and ended even more swiftly.

"Dead?"

The Miyano siblings were the first to release their Bankai and arrive at Haruto's side.

Judging from their panting, it was clear that the Bankai combination attack they used earlier had taken a huge toll: although they had made things difficult for each other when planning, they were also quite decisive when it came to taking action.

"Dead."

The Visored with sharp teeth scattered in the air along with the heads, which was enough to prove the success of their battle.

"... Did we really kill a Vasto Lorde?"

Miyano Matsuri said in disbelief.

"Vasto Lorde is not invincible."

At that moment, Ashido also released his Bankai and approached.

"Including Ms. Tier Harribel, we've deployed a total of seven Captain-level— "

This is almost equivalent to half the captains of the Gotei 13 attacking together.

"If we can't even achieve this much..."

"Where would we need to gather the legendary ten? Baraggan could lead Las Noches to raze Seireitei right now."

Ashido looked at the spot where Hammerhead had weathered away and said...

"His Excellency Ashido is right."

Haru Kusaka walked over, fanning herself with a folding fan.

In the battle just now, he was undoubtedly the one who expended the least energy and also the one who controlled the timing best.

If it weren't for the "implosion" unleashed by the Miyano sisters, Shusuke Amagai's Bankai might not have been able to deal such a devastating blow.

"Call!"

Crimson flames fell from the sky.

Like Ashido, Shusuke Amagai's primary concern was whether Hammerhead had been successfully eliminated: to live and hunt Hollows in the Forest of Menos, this level of caution was nothing... They had seen many Hollows with super regenerative abilities, and some could even "revive on the spot."

"The Bankai used just now took a lot of energy."

Shusuke Amagai wasn't particularly concerned about his appearance to begin with, and now, with his unshaven face, it only made him look even more...

He looked exhausted.

"We probably won't be able to get a signal for at least two months."

Shusuke Amagai said to Ashido.

"It's about the same on my end."

Ashido nodded.

The deadly poison capable of dissolving Vasto Lorde's flesh must not be readily available, otherwise this blade would be far too deadly: for the Grim Soul Reaper, who has virtually no means of defense, a mere touch would be fatal, and a glancing blow would be annihilation.

"..."

The two exchanged a quick glance.

At the same time, they decided to "rest and recuperate for two months and absolutely not cause any trouble."

As for returning to Soul Society... as Captain-level Soul Reaper, they didn't even need to wait for the expedition.

Once the team arrives, they can travel between Hueco Mundo and the World of the Living via the naturally opening Garganta, and then contact the Thirteenth Division directly.

There's no reason to leave...

This is also why Haruto stopped trying to persuade her.

"Tier Harribel."

The brief exchange has ended.

As Haruto spoke, everyone turned their attention to Tier Harribel.

"..."

The atmosphere around us was somewhat strange.

Although they did fight side by side just now, in essence... this was also a...

Vasto Lorde poses a great threat to Soul Society.

They were exhausted, but they were not seriously injured.

The Tier Harribel before her... having used the Gran Rey Cero, not only had her injuries worsened again, but her Reiatsu had also dropped to an unprecedented low.

"..."

Under Tier Harribel's wary gaze.

"Snap."

She reached out and took the item that Haruto had thrown to her.

The hexagonal frame, adorned with four maple leaves and a central moon emblem, exudes a dignified and imposing yet somewhat somber aura.

"... What's this?"

Hueco Mundo cannot produce such exquisite items.

"The Shihoin Clan crest."

What's the use?

Vasto Lorde, of course, had no interest in the nobles of Soul Society.

"Showing this will save you a lot of unnecessary trouble if you encounter any problems related to Soul Reaper before you fully recover."

Vasto Lorde is extremely powerful.

However, if they get injured, the corresponding recovery period is also quite extreme, sometimes measured in years.

"Those who recognize it won't attack you, those who don't..."

"You could defeat him instantly with just your Reiatsu."

Although this time a high-ranking general of Las Noches has been dealt with, it doesn't mean Baraggan's pursuit of Tier Harribel will end; Baraggan will most likely still not take action personally, but Szayelaporro is also facing considerable trouble.

"..."

We rarely encounter Soul Reaper here.

Just as Tier Harribel was about to throw the insignia back to Haruto, the latter stopped him by waving his hand.

"Who knows, maybe someday you'll need to go to the World of the Living or the Soul Society?"

Haruto revealed a little something.

"Baraggan, knowing his place, won't act rashly. Szayelaporro's perception and speed are no match for mine."

But Tier Harribel already knew what was going on.

If it weren't for this reason, she wouldn't have so easily agreed to the plan to deal with Hammerhead.

"... Your companions might be interested?"

"..."

"Then I'll accept it."

She was more worried about the safety of her companions than herself.

If there comes a time in the future when I have to leave Hueco Mundo, this thing will still be of some use.

"Nothing else..."

"I'll take Apache and the others with me."

Tier Harribel glanced at the Soul Reapers around him once more.

Although Haruto showed goodwill, he was not entirely at ease with these Soul Reaper who could pose a threat to his injured self, as Tier Harribel was used to the law of the jungle, was accustomed to their brutality.

See you again someday.

"... Um."

Thump!

After saying this, Tier Harribel Sonído and left.

"..."

After a brief silence.

"I can't believe you actually let that Vasto Lorde go."

Ashido said with a hint of surprise.

"Otherwise what?"

"I thought you were trying to confuse it... I'm ready for my second Bankai."

Ashido looked at Shusuke Amagai beside him, who nodded in agreement—the two of them had just said that they couldn't use Bankai for a while, which might have been a way to mislead Tier Harribel.

I have always been a person of my word.

Haruto shrugged.

"... You must be a big shot in the Shihoin Clan, right?"

Shusuke Amagai suddenly blurted out this sentence.

"I guess so."

Haruto nodded in agreement.

"..."

"It seems that Soul Society has indeed changed a lot."

Shusuke Amagai said in a very complicated tone.

"Since nothing's wrong..."

Ashido picked up the second half of Shusuke Amagai's sentence:

"Then we'll take our leave too."

Thank you.

Haruto once again expressed his gratitude sincerely.

It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement.

"Whoosh!"

Ashido waved his hand and followed Shusuke Amagai away in Shunpo.

The devastated battlefield...