The 225th Collision
Ikkaku Madarame leaped high into the air, red spiritual pressure radiating from his entire body and making him look like a vicious demon. The two massive axes in his hands slashed toward the shockwave ahead.
"Hiss!"
The enormous hand axes split open the shockwave, which had slowed after being struck by Explosive Flame Meteor as it surged toward them, dispersing part of its power.
However, the shockwave's assault seemed endless. Once Ikkaku Madarame's forward momentum ran out, he could no longer tear through its defenses. Instead, he was blasted away by the shockwave and spat out a mouthful of blood.
"This..."
After Kiyone Shunjō and Ikkaku Madarame, Yachiru Kusajishi also drew her Zanpakuto.
"Come out, Three-Step Sword Beasts!"
At Yachiru Kusajishi's sharp cry, two Hollow-like monsters appeared at her sides.
One had gray fur and a short, pudgy body. Its entire face showed nothing but eyes, and it held a huge cleaver in its hand.
The other wore a Hollow mask, had black fur, and carried a short halberd.
Then, Yachiru Kusajishi swung her blade forward. The two monsters beside her moved in sync with her, swinging their weapons at the incoming shockwave as well.
"Hiss!"
The sound of air being torn apart rang out. After the two monsters swung their mist-like blades and once again helped Yachiru Kusajishi cut through the shockwave, they moved in front of her and shielded her from the stronger shockwave that followed.
"Boom!"
The huge boulder beneath Yachiru Kusajishi's feet was shattered by the shockwave. With the help of the two monsters, she borrowed its force to retreat some distance and steady herself.
At this distance, the shockwave was still powerful, but it no longer posed much of a threat to Yachiru Kusajishi.
"Little Kiyone, Little Ikkaku, are you okay?"
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