A Flick to the Forehead (Part 1)

"Castle Rampage!"

With Zanpakuto his Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto unleashed a torrent of raging flames that instantly surged toward Hawking.

Before the flames even reached Hawking, he used his Shunpo to catch up with them, and with his Zanpakuto wrapped in flames, he launched an upward Moves.

"Shoumei!"

The first wave of violent fire attacks was just a cover; the Zanpakuto attacks that followed were the real killing blows.

However, this was obviously useless against Hawking, because neither flames nor Zanpakuto could get close to Hawking.

As Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto launched his attack, Hawking imitated Hyoga, flapping his arms left and right to unleash his Cosmo and gather freezing energy.

Then, with his hands clasped together, he launched a counterattack against the incoming flames and the hidden figure within them, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.

Diamond Dust!

Terrifying freezing air erupted from his fists in Mr. Popo, extinguishing all the raging flames that rushed towards him and striking Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto behind the flames.

"It can actually unleash freezing energy even more powerful than Hyōrinmaru!"

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto Zanpakuto to block a wave of freezing energy, only to find that freezing energy was actually lingering on the blazing Zanpakuto. His expression hardened, and he then unleashed the strongest move of his Shikai.

"Scorching Hell!"

Instantly, countless flames, like lava, erupted from beneath Hawking, then coalesced and exploded in an instant.

This move is so powerful that it can turn hundreds of kilometers of land into scorched earth.

"Golden Light Flame Whirlwind Fist!"

Surrounded by flames, Hawking smirked, changed his stance, and punched the air with both fists. A massive freezing tornado containing lightning spread outwards from him, freezing all the flames.

"Captain Commander, if it's only this level, then it's not very interesting."

"It seems that what you said before about helping Soul Society deal with Yhwach wasn't just empty talk. I underestimated you."

Seeing that his strongest attack after his Shikai was easily broken by Hawking, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto finally realized that Hawking was an opponent of the same level as him.

"Bankai, Zanka no Tachi!"

At this moment, he finally unleashed his true power.

The Zanka no Tachi, a thousand years ago, possessed the ability to seal all of Ryūjin Jakka's flames into the blade, instantly igniting an explosion of fire upon striking an enemy and burning them to ashes.

After a thousand years of training, the power of the Zanka no Tachi has been further enhanced. The temperature during its Bankai is enough to evaporate all the moisture in the Soul Society, making it even more powerful.

"That old man... he actually Bankai!"

The three members of the Urahara trio who were watching the battle were forced to increase their Spiritual Pressure to protect themselves by the terrifying heat wave of the Zanka no Tachi after its Bankai. At the same time, they also gained a new understanding of how terrifying Hawking was.

It's important to know that, apart from the battle with Yhwach a thousand years ago, the Captain Commander has never Bankai again.

Because there's no need to do anything; a normal Shikai is enough to defeat all enemies.

In other words, the Captain Commander under Shikai is already the strongest fighter in Soul Society.

Of course, this excludes the people from the Spirit King Palace.

In the Aizen incident, if it weren't for being hit by Kyoka Suigetsu, if it weren't for being specifically targeted and schemed against, and if it weren't for the fear that Bankai directly evaporate Karakura Town, Aizen would never have had the opportunity to fuse with the Hōgyoku.

But at this moment, when facing Hawking, the Captain Commander actually Bankai.

This shows that the pressure Hawking put on the Captain Commander exceeded the norm, which also proves Hawking's strength.

"That's more like it, so I'll use my real power then."

Seeing this, Hawking withdrew the power of his Cosmo, and his massive internal energy erupted. The pressure created by the energy of two million Combat Power caused Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's body to sink.

The trio's legs went weak, and they almost knelt on the ground.

"Is this your true power? It's truly terrifying!"

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto stared intently at Hawking, holding his Zanpakuto, now devoid of all flames, horizontally in front of him.

"My next move will concentrate all the flames at the tip of the sword. It will not burn or release flames, but everything it touches West City disappear without a trace."

So you'd better hide well!

After speaking, he held his Zanpakuto, used Shunpo to close the distance, and slashed at Hawking.

"Zanka no Tachi East: Rising Sun Edge!"

"To make West City disappear without a trace? I'll have to try."

Seeing the Zanpakuto coming straight at him, Hawking showed no intention of dodging. Instead, he raised his left hand and slowly extended two fingers, clamping the Zanpakuto, which contained terrifying flame energy, with such precision.

The instant the Zanpakuto's tip touched Hawking's finger, an extremely powerful force indeed erupted. If it had struck the ground, an entire city would probably have been pulverized by that force.

Unfortunately, this powerful force proved so weak when it encountered the energy bursting from Hawking's fingers, and it was completely unable to break through his defenses.

"What!"

When Hawking caught his special move with just two fingers, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's face immediately showed an expression of disbelief, while the Urahara trio were so shocked that their jaws almost dropped to the ground.

Catching the Captain Commander's terrifying blow with just two fingers was beyond their comprehension.

"Zanka no Tachi West: Remnant Sun Prison Garb!"

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto tried to draw his Zanpakuto, but found that even with all his strength, the Zanpakuto wouldn't budge.

Therefore, he had no choice but to unleash his second ultimate move.

A surge of flames erupted from his Zanpakuto once more, engulfing his entire body.

At this moment, the temperature of his Zanpakuto and the flames on his body reached 15 million degrees, as if he were enveloped by the sun.

If Hawking doesn't let go, it's like his body touching the sun; he'll be burned to ashes.

Unfortunately, the result remained unchanged, because Hawking's powerful aura completely isolated the flames, preventing them from reaching his body, and the Zanpakuto could not be drawn.

"Zanka no Tachi - South - Fire Flame"

Seeing Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto was still not giving up and was about to launch his third ultimate move.

However, at this moment, Hawking extended his left hand:

"Alright, it's about time you realized the gap between us."

He focused his energy on his right thumb and middle finger, and instead of using any earth-shattering or awe-inspiring move, he simply flicked his forehead with his finger.

Before Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto could dodge, the bullet struck his bald head.

The next second, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's eyes rolled back and he fainted, his Bankai immediately dissipating.

"Captain Commander!"

The Urahara trio were shocked to see Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto fall to the ground and rushed over. They were relieved to find that he had only been knocked unconscious.

However, the way they looked at Hawking at that moment was truly fascinating.

Just one flick on the head and he knocked out the Captain Commander. Hawking's strength is terrifying!