The four team members finally relaxed their constant vigilance, immediately growing resentful of those cowardly Adjuchas.
Just as Ronglin and the other four were about to open the Gate of the Worlds, a black rift suddenly tore through the void, and a massive head extended from within.
That Was the Rear Guard!
As his proficiency with Spiritual Pressure steadily increased, Ronglin's use of Kido became even smoother. He could now chant and cast Kido spells up to number ninety. Though Tenteikūra was cumbersome and complex, its Spiritual Pressure flow was easier to execute than Black Coffin, and Ronglin cast it with ease.
Ronglin could now incorporate Spiritual Pressure into some simple mid- and high-level ninjutsu. He could also blend Spiritual Pressure into combat alongside physical techniques like the Six Powers. He had truly integrated several power systems into one. Once he completely mastered the strength of every system, he believed that even Forbidden Jutsu-level techniques would no longer trouble him.
Although breaking through the sky from the Pirate World had consumed much of his strength and placed a tremendous burden on his body, leaving behind some faint lingering ailments, Ronglin did not take such minor problems to heart.
Once the message conveyed through the Binding Arts reached every location, all the Shinigami teams moving around the World of the Living came to a halt. Then, according to the previous arrangements, several small squads left the main force and began advancing toward other areas.
After quite some time had passed, the Adjuchas troops inside the Garganta noticed something unusual.
"Strange. Why have those Shinigami disbanded? They've split back into small teams. What are they planning?"
"Who knows? Are they trying to expand their search range? Do those idiots think that'll let them find us?"
"Hmph! Splitting up only weakens their combat