However, to everyone's shock, Ichigo Kurosaki had steadily caught the blow with nothing but the back of one hand. His gaze did not waver in the slightest, as though he had expected all of this.
The enormous black double-bladed battle axe was blocked by the back of Ichigo Kurosaki's hand, leaving even Barragan's skull face frozen in a daze.
He had never seen such formidable defense. Even his fully enhanced strength had failed to make his opponent budge in the slightest.
However, Ichigo Kurosaki gave him no such chance.
The instant Barragan prepared to counterattack, Ichigo Kurosaki's right hand shot out like lightning, and his fist slammed heavily into Barragan's chest.
The punch brought Barragan's body to an abrupt halt. He felt an irresistible force erupt from his chest and spread through his entire body in an instant. Like a fallen leaf swept up by a gale, he was hurled uncontrollably backward. trees and rocks along the way shattered beneath his immense force, leaving behind one shocking scar after another.
Yet a vicious glint flashed through Barragan's eyes. He would never allow himself to be defeated so easily.
Just as Ichigo Kurosaki was about to press his advantage and end the battle for good, he suddenly noticed an abnormal change in his right hand.
A purplish-black substance rapidly spread across it. It was Barragan's unique Power of Decay, a terrifying force capable of corroding all life.
Like a greedy venomous snake, it continuously eroded Ichigo Kurosaki's flesh, blood, and soul, seeking to drag him into the abyss of death.
That was Barragan's unique ability—Decay, a terrifying force capable of corroding all life. Ichigo Kurosaki realized that when he struck Barragan, he had unfortunately been tainted by this Death Aura as well.
"King of Berserkers, meet your end."
Barragan rose to