Chapter 496

By the time Byakuya Kuchiki understood all this, it was too late for him to control Senbonzakura for defense. In order to prevent the caster from being Zanpakuto, there was an area of about 85 centimeters around Byakuya Kuchiki where Senbonzakura's blade could not pass through.

Chen Fan had already raised his left leg, and with a "thud!" he struck Byakuya Kuchiki in the abdomen with his knee. The intense pain almost made Byakuya Kuchiki faint. Then Chen Fan released his grip, and Byakuya Kuchiki collapsed, clutching his abdomen with both hands. Then Chen Fan walked towards the East Gate.

Byakuya Kuchiki watched Chen Fan's retreating figure, struggling to stand up, but unable to do so. He could only reach out his hand to Chen Fan, and all the scattered cherry blossoms coalesced into a ball that rushed towards Chen Fan, carrying his unwillingness to give up.

He hadn't even used his more powerful moves yet, and he was already defeated by Chen Fan's brutal attack. This was something the head of the Kuchiki Family could not tolerate. He should either kill him or show him mercy. What kind of mercy was this? Pity him? It was a disgrace! This was an insult to him!

Chen Fan didn't even turn his head, and chanted, "Bakudo #81, Danku!" An invisible wall rose up behind Chen Fan;

"Boom!!" The cherry blossoms crashed into Chen Fan's Kido, creating a deafening roar. Then, all the cherry blossoms scattered onto the ground, unable to break through Chen Fan's Kido at all.

Watching Chen Fan's departing figure Byakuya Kuchiki finally collapsed, unable to hold on any longer. He had lost, utterly lost.

Chapter 72 Opinions (4/6)

(Chapter 72 Opinions)

There are four gates leading from Seireitei to Rukongai. To safely enter Seireitei from Rukongai, you must pass through one of these four gates, and the same applies to exiting. The four gates—West, East, North, and South (White Path, Blue Stream, Black Ridge Gate, and Vermilion Hollow Gate)—are all guarded by heroes handpicked from the Soul Society. Their names, in order, are Jidanbo, Wakiya, Danmaru, and Hikyonyudo.

Ichigo Kurosaki first entered the Seireitei through the west gate, the West Gate, guarded by Jidanbo. The east gate was guarded by Wakiya, who watched Chen Fan walk towards them step by step. They were ordered to prevent Chen Fan from leaving.

However, the closer Chen Fan got to the bodies of these Shinigami, the more he trembled slightly. No, although Chen Fan didn't have Zanpakuto, he was still far superior to these Shinigami. Chen Fan walked towards "Zero 17." and the others. The crowd slowly dispersed. They simply didn't have the courage to stop him, because they hadn't been far away when Chen Fan fought Byakuya Kuchiki earlier and had all witnessed that battle.

6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki used Bankai that only captains could use, but Captain of the 10th Division Chen Fan defeated Byakuya Kuchiki with just his bare fists. It was truly terrifying. The sheer amount of spiritual pressure released in that battle was enough to keep ordinary Shinigami like them completely at bay. Therefore, among the Shinigami Captain-level are the absolute fighting force of the Seireitei.

Chen Fan arrived at the Seireitei's east East Gate, the East Gate, and punched it with his right fist.

"Boom...!" A huge hole was destroyed in the East Gate, and fragments of the shattered gate flew everywhere. The impact and the resulting shockwave caused the surrounding Shinigami to instinctively lower their bodies, shield their eyes with their hands, and scream in terror. When everything calmed down, Chen Fan's figure disappeared from everyone's sight.

"East Gate! It's... it's been destroyed just like that!" Wakiya said tremulously, looking at the ruined East Gate.

All the Shinigami fell silent after hearing his words. Each Shinigami possessed Zanpakuto, Zanpakuto provided Shinigami with power. The Shino Academy also offered Zanpakuto, Kido, White Strike, and Shunpo.

Captain Chen Fan is a recognized master of Zanpakuto, possessing unparalleled strength in wielding his Chen Fan. That's why they confiscated his Zanpakuto. But why does Chen Fan seem even stronger without his Zanpakuto? They can't figure it out. However, from the battle just now, they discovered that this Captain Chen Fan of the 10th Division is not only a master of swordsmanship, but also Koby in Kido, White Strike, Shunpo.

Not long after Chen Fan left, they remembered that the 6th Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki, was still lying on the ground, seemingly seriously injured, and they rushed towards him.

At this moment Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto arrived with the other captains. Seeing Byakuya Kuchiki lying on the ground with a severe shoulder injury, he became furious for the first time. Three captains were dead, four were injured and unable to fight, and one had escaped. Eight captains! How many captains could the 13th Division possibly have? Suddenly, eight were gone, and there was also an unknown enemy.

Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto emanated a fiery red spiritual pressure, the Heat aura spreading outwards. All the Shinigami felt a lack of oxygen in the air, the pressure on their bodies becoming immense. They knelt on the ground, sweat pouring down their foreheads, struggling to breathe, their faces filled with fear.

"Old Man Yama! What are you doing! Ordinary Shinigami can't withstand your pressure!" Shunsui Kyoraku shouted immediately upon seeing the situation.

Seeing the situation of those around him, Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto withdrew his spiritual pressure. The Shinigami were all lying on the ground, panting, finally alive. They had felt like they were about to suffocate, including the vice-captain.

Seeing that there were no other members of the Fourth Division who could stand up, the Fourth Division Fourth Division Captain had no choice but to personally go to Byakuya Kuchiki 'Byakuya Kuchiki side and check on his injuries.

Then he turned to Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto and said, "He's not seriously injured! His shoulder was pierced by the Kido, but he can be treated. He was knocked unconscious by a heavy blow to the abdomen, but he'll fully recover with some rest. Compared to the injuries suffered by the Captain of the Seventh Division Kensei Muguruma, it's clear that Chen Fan held back this time."

After hearing what Unohana Retsu, the Fourth Division Captain, said, everyone roughly understood what he meant: Chen Fan was not the murderer of the three captains. If he were, then the Captain of the Seventh Division, Kensei Muguruma, and the 6th Division, Byakuya Kuchiki, might also be dead.

Shunsui Kyoraku addressed the Shinigami guarding the east gate, asking, "Tell me in detail about the battle Captain Chen Fan and Captain Kuchiki."

Although he is glib-tongued, he is also insightful and adept at discerning the truth. This is Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto described his disciple, Shunsui Kyoraku.

"Yes! Captain Chen Fan seemed to be in a hurry to leave through the east gate, and then Captain Kuchiki..." The Shinigami briefly recounted what had just happened;