Byakuya, wielding the Senbonzakura -formed Scattered Scenery Asauchi, easily sliced through the incoming 'Storm Serpent'. He charged toward Dordoni, holding a Scattered Scenery Asauchi in each hand.
Dordoni's relentless kicks and swings, controlling the 'Storm Serpent' attack, finally found Byakuya's weakness and sent him flying again. However, a falling Scattered Scenery Asauchi, also pierced Byakuya's right arm and left leg.
'If this continues, I'm afraid we might not be able to completely defeat this kid!'
Dordoni had already acknowledged Byakuya's strength. He Shikai the Storm Serpent, and the hurricanes emanating from its horns began to change, eventually forming a protective shield around his body— the Storm Barrier!
When Byakuya controlled the Scattered Scenery Asauchi above to strike again out of thin air, it was directly shattered by the 'Storm Barrier' that was constantly rotating around Dordoni.
... Luppi frequently challenge Dordoni, and no matter what methods she used, she would always be defeated in one move. 'Storm Barrier' severed countless of Luppi's tentacles...
Seeing his attack fail, Byakuya pointed his right palm at Dordoni and said coldly, "You think you're safe hiding inside the wind wall? You think you can defend against Kidō...?"
Before Byakuya could finish uttering the last word, a gray Wind Blades, accompanied by a whistling sound, struck him squarely on the right shoulder, instantly wiping his right arm.
"You didn't think this was just a simple defensive move, did you? Heh."
With a cold laugh, Dordoni continued to kick, and with each kick to the wind wall of the 'Storm Barrier', an arc-shaped Wind Blades would fly out, with strong cutting power.
For a moment, the sound of whooshing was constant, and the gray Wind Blades continued to slash at him. Byakuya kept dodging, and every now and then he would use his Scattered Scenery Asauchi break through one or two of them.
"Bakudo #81: Dankū!"
Finally, the immobile Byakuya chose to stop. He was about to use his still-developing ultimate technique, the first time he would use it against an enemy.
Senbonzakura Kageyoshi, the Final Scenery—White Emperor Sword!
"What's this?"
Dordoni was about to make a sarcastic remark when he saw Byakuya lift the Sealing, but he was startled by the extremely concentrated Reiatsu of Byakuya.
Thousands of Asauchi merged into one, and two white Reiatsu resembling wings appeared behind Byakuya.
"I never expected to be forced into this situation. I didn't want to use unstable techniques on the battlefield, but I have no other choice. Prepare to take this!"
At this moment, Byakuya was struggling to condense the White Emperor Sword. He had even failed to condense it during his usual training. Fortunately, he succeeded this time.
"Your final blow?"
Dordoni also focused on increasing the thickness of the Storm Barrier, and he also wielded two Reppū Wind Duke Swords. He was betting that his opponent couldn't break through the barrier, and that he could kill his opponent.
The two exchanged a glance and charged at each other, a dazzling burst of Reiatsu erupting from the point of impact...
"Genryūsai, the Research and Development Institute says they are ready. Shall we Sealing now?" Chōjirō Sasakibe knelt on one knee, bringing the message.
"Wait a little longer."
Yama-jii was unwilling to simply close the Sealing, because the bandit leader had not yet appeared... If the bandit leader, Nangong Ling, did not appear, then all the arrangements would be meaningless.
Long ago, Yama-jii had given instructions to the Research and Development Institute to control the space within the Seireitei and prevent situations where enemies could come and go as they pleased.
It is clear that over the past few decades, the Research and Development Institute has followed the orders of the Yama-jii and combined the Kidō) to stabilize the space of the Seireitei.
In other words, if Yama-jii orders Sealing, the Espada in the Seireitei may not be able to return to Hueco Mundo by opening the Garganta, and the Negación can only be retrieved by opening the Garganta.
Realizing that Nangong Ling might not appear if they continued waiting, Yama-jii released some of his violent Reiatsu, sending a message to the Captains: end this farce quickly.
Sensing that Yama-jii's patience was about to run out, Ulquiorra, who had only been testing him with normal tactics, couldn't Kyōraku but lower his hat brim and mutter a complaint, "That Old Man Yama is really something, putting pressure on someone at a time like this. His opponent is no pushover!"
Standing opposite Kyōraku, Ulquiorra also looked towards the First Division. The usually taciturn man spoke up, "Is that your Captain-Commander? I heard he once defeated Lord Nangong, and his Reiatsu is very strong."
To receive such praise from the arrogant Ulquiorra speaks volumes about the formidable strength of the Yama-jii...
Zero also warned the Espada that there was only one person among the Gotei 13 who should not fight him, namely Captain-Commander Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai!
"He dares to tell you about his defeat? That's in line with his fearless personality, unafraid of damaging his authority!" Kyōraku couldn't help but sigh at Zero's unbridled nature, then, after a moment's thought, continued, "But then again, violence is enough to rule Hueco Mundo."
"Violent rule? Just some ambitious people! Most of the Arrancar him." Ulquiorra said, then added in his mind, "Like myself."
"Even a void can feel gratitude? That's quite an eye-opener!"
Kyōraku was genuinely shocked. Obedience out of gratitude was different from being ruled by violence. It meant that the Menos Grande believed in Nangong Ling and would fight to the death for him.
"Have a heart? What a strange statement. Does gratitude require the heart to express? So, does that mean I... also have a heart?"
Ulquiorra was briefly confused by Kyōraku's words.
'There's a flaw, Katen Kyōkotsu!'
Kyōraku seized the moment when Ulquiorra wavered, silently recited the Shikai name in his mind, and then Shunpo above Ulquiorra and launch a surprise attack— Takaoni.
Despite his wavering, Ulquiorra never forgot that he was on the battlefield. He once again transformed into a cold and ruthless fighting machine, raising his Zanpakuto to defend himself.
However, Kyōraku's 'Takaoni' is based on the principle that the higher-ranking opponent wins, doubling the attack power of the higher-ranking opponent. Therefore, Ulquiorra was slammed into the ground by the twin swords, causing a cloud of dust to erupt...
"The Arrancar's strength is too great! This opponent is clearly not that boy from last time; he actually has the strength to rival Kyōraku."
Ukitake, standing to the side, was in awe. He coughed from time to time; this tuberculosis was really bad timing... Statistically speaking, Ukitake would probably only be somewhat normal for three or four days out of ten.
"Captain, what's the situation?"
At that moment, Kaien Shiba in his left hand. He had just been stopped by Grimmjow's Fracción.
He fought a fat, burly man whose body was covered in a steel-like armor after Resurrección, making him highly defensive. Fortunately, after a fierce battle, he finally won.
However, Kaien's right hand was broken, so he could only use his left hand to carry his Zanpakuto, 'Nejibana', as he charged forward.
"The situation is bad, the opponent is very strong, cough cough, I'm not in good shape, you go in first and disrupt their objective..."
"Yes!"
As Ukitake spoke, Ukitake coughed up blood. He had missed many important events that had occurred in the history of the Gotei 13, so his condition was really not good.
Sometimes he would think about retiring, but he hadn't found the right person to lead the Thirteenth Division yet, and now the most suitable one was Kaien...
"Shunsui Kyōraku's Bankai has certain limitations; defeat him with your Resurrección."
"Yes."
Beneath the dust and mist, Ulquiorra heard Zero's voice, indicating that Zero had been paying close attention to the battle. Ulquiorra's reply was simple and direct.
The Hand Chickens have gradually been phased out by the Arrancar Army, replaced by a tiny Spirit Worm that can hang like earrings on the Arrancar's ears, allowing them to communicate with each other at any time.
Taking advantage of the silence under the dust, Kaien was attempting to use Shunpo to Shunpo through Ulquiorra's defenses when suddenly a Cero came flying at her.
Kyōraku reacted quickly, using Shunpo to deflect the Cero. The Cero energy of the Cero shattered two nearby towers. Kaien swallowed hard; if he had been hit by it, he would have been seriously injured, if not killed.
"Go back first! This Arrancar doesn't seem to want you to pass!"
"Thank you very much this time, Captain Kyōraku."
Kaien complied with Kyōraku's wishes and gave up trying to break through the past. The opponent's strength was too terrifying, and he was basically unharmed by Kyōraku's attacks.
"Planning to unleash your Zanpakuto? May I ask, where would you rank under Nangong Ling with your strength? You're much stronger than that boy from last time." Kyōraku's expression turned slightly serious; he knew the other was about to unleash his true power.
"Based on Reiatsu, I'd say fourth!"
As the dust settled, Ulquiorra's robes were slightly open at the chest, revealing the Arabic numerals '4' on his chest.
"The stronger the Reiatsu, the stronger the fighting power? That guy's theory... What about those two?"
Upon seeing that number, Kyōraku was secretly startled. He then gestured to the two intense battlefields nearby, where Tier Harribel and Grimmjow were located. Kyōraku wanted to gather more information.
At this moment, Ulziola also sensed the battlefield on both sides and then said coldly, "Gathering more information is meaningless. The more you know, the more desperate you will become."
Boom!
Ulquiorra was about to Resurrección his Zanpakuto and engage in battle when a powerful Reiatsu surged from Grimmjow's battlefield. It was incredibly strong and came from Grimmjow's opponent, Kenpachi Zaraki...
' Grimmjow's current Car Reiatsu even without Resurrección means his opponent's Reiatsu is at least Muguruma or higher. Grimmjow will have a hard time dealing with that without Resurrección.'
'As expected, Captain-level are troublesome, but with our abilities, there's no reason we should lose in a one-on-one fight...'
Ulquiorra silently made his judgment, then without hesitation. "Sealing it off, Black-Winged Great Demon!"
Just as Kenpachi's violent Reiatsu pillar disappeared, a violent fluctuation of Reiatsu reappeared in the Seireitei, even stronger than the Reiatsu Kenpachi had emitted at that moment.
"They're here!"
Kyōraku's gaze was solemn as he silently increased his Reiatsu to the fullest extent. He had experience fighting Picaro before and knew that the Arrancar's strength would definitely increase greatly after they unleashed their swords.
After Ulquiorra's Resurrección, a pair of black demonic wings appeared on his back, and his black robe with red stars turned white, just like when he first emerged from the cave.
Battles are gradually intensifying in various places, not only in Ulquiorra, but also in Tier Harribel, Szayelaporro, and Grimmjow.
Even in Rukongai, fierce battles have broken out, with Nel even forcing Amagai to Bankai.