Shinji Hirako suddenly erupted with a Hollow aura. "Hollowfication!"
In a flash, Shinji vanished from where he stood.
He's so fast—at least twice as fast as before. Uchiha Hiko was startled. He had never expected Shinji Hirako's abilities to improve so drastically after Hollowfication.
In the original story, Shinji Hirako only gained one additional skill after Hollowfication: the red Cero.
He had not expected Hollowfication to grant Shinji Hirako such a massive boost.
"No matter how fast you are, it's useless without a means to attack!"
"Take this!"
"Pure Yang Power! Sun Flame Fire Shield!"
Uchiha Hiko swiftly twisted around and fiercely swung the Zanpakuto in his hand behind him.
A massive red blaze filled everyone's vision.
"Cero!"
"Boom!"
Yellow-red and crimson light collided, and a deafening boom rang out across the open wasteland. The Visoreds all wore expressions of shock.
Previously, the Espada Stark had approached them, proposing that they join forces and take Uchiha Hiko's soul together.
But the Visoreds had refused. Afterward, Stark had never appeared before them again. Yet somehow, Kensei Muguruma had joined forces with Stark to ambush Uchiha Hiko.
In the end, Kensei Muguruma had died beneath Uchiha Hiko's blade. At first, they had been unwilling to accept it, but with Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto present, they had not dared show themselves.
Later, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto left, while Uchiha Hiko became the captain of Soul Society's Special Unit.
They had all believed that the terrifying power and momentum Uchiha Hiko displayed in his battle against Stark and the others had only been possible because Stark, the Skeleton Emperor, and the other two had combined their strength.
But now, they understood.
Uchiha Hiko had absolutely been the strongest among them back then.
A true expert could reveal his strength within a single exchange.
They were now