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Chapter 204

Chaotic Kido

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Honestly, Shazo never intended to attract such attention; he was forced into it.

Kenpachi Zaraki's attacks were too unrestrained, and soon exceeded his own control.

Judging from the general outline of "The Dugu Nine Swords", this is a typical example of a person being enslaved by the sword, turning from the master of the sword into the servant of the sword.

Under such circumstances, one cannot expect Kenpachi Zaraki to show mercy. If Shazo cannot withstand the attack, he will be involuntarily torn to pieces by Kenpachi.

The captains knew that Retsu Unohana, the Fourth Division Captain, could revive the dead, but Shazo did not.

Because he had watched Death God for too long, he only remembered that Retsu Unohana was the First Kenpachi and had a close relationship with Yachiru and Kenpachi Zaraki, but he didn't remember what her Zanpakuto's Shikai and Bankai abilities were.

Because Shazo didn't know that he could be revived even if he was killed, he had no choice but to fight with all his might, Kenpachi Zaraki forced him to constantly show stronger strength and suppress him completely.

However, Shazo and his group have a problem: their Swordsmanship skills are relatively weak.

Using the "Kenpachi Zaraki"Dugu Nine Swords to fight against Kenpachi Zaraki, Shazo's limit was being able to suppress this Beast, since there was a gap between his strength and Kenpachi Zaraki's.

As the battle continued, under Shazo's suppression, Kenpachi Zaraki first learned to restrain and control his Spiritual Pressure, instead of releasing it indiscriminately, relying on the natural force to overwhelm his enemy.

As a result, Kenpachi Zaraki's Spiritual Pressure continued to rise, gradually overwhelming Shazo, and he could no longer reverse the disadvantage.

Then, Kenpachi Zaraki gradually adapted to the attacks of the Dugu Nine Swords, and quickly became familiar with defense and parrying. His performance became less flustered, and he was able to more effectively wield his long sword to parry Shazo's attacks.

This gave Kenpachi more and more room to counterattack, and the tide of the battle gradually turned.

Clang-clang-clang--!

As the sounds of Zanpakuto clashing grew more frequent, Shazo, whose rhythm was disrupted, became increasingly vulnerable, Kenpachi Zaraki seized the initiative to counterattack.

But the madman immediately stopped fighting and laughed loudly, "That's great! Shazo, you're amazing! You forced me to learn how to control Spiritual Pressure, and you also forced me to learn how to defend. I have to thank you."

"But I didn't get enough of a fight today. In fact, I got really into it, so it can't end so easily."

Kenpachi Zaraki thought for a moment and then had an idea, "Shazo, I'm a captain who doesn't even Shikai, but you should know Shikai, right?"

Shazo replied, "Yes, Captain Zaraki, I can Shikai."

Kenpachi Zaraki nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. Show me, or I'll lose control and cut you down."

Shazo took a deep breath, stepped back, and said, "Shattering all things, Myriad Phenomena!"

The soaring Spiritual Pressure blew away Kenpachi Zaraki's golden skull. This Spiritual Pressure possessed astonishing oppressive power and vigorous vitality, but more importantly, it had a chilling sharpness.

Strangely, this feeling of sharpness that cuts through anything is not pure; instead, it is mixed with a complex and eerie sensation that is difficult to understand.

The longsword in Shazo's hand became even thinner and more delicate, like a straight, translucent ribbon.

Kenpachi Zaraki said with a sigh, "The intensity of this Spiritual Pressure is really satisfying, but there's something strange about this aura. What's even more annoying is that your Zanpakuto has become so effeminate; I feel like I can't fight comfortably anymore."

"Hmm, you've Shikai Zanpakuto, let's see what you're really made of."

He shouted, "Come on, strike me with your sword! Let me see what your Zanpakuto's Shikai effect is like!"

Kenpachi Zaraki told Shazo to cut him, but he actually swung his sword at Shazo instead. Since Shazo could attack while defending, he would definitely experience the feeling and effect of being cut.

Shazo shook his head slightly. His Zanpakuto originated from the existence of the Shazo, and all Shazo shared a unified desire for space and time.

Strangely enough, it was Nanto Shazo who had the Shikai influence on Shazo's Zanpakuto. His understanding of the idea that nothing is uncuttable was so profound that it caused Shinigami Xiazhuo's Zanpakuto to undergo a reverse Awakening.

The power of the Myriad Phenomena Zanpakuto is to slash through space!

Shazo raised Myriad Phenomena Zanpakuto, Banshou, and with a gentle swing, the distance between the long blade and Kenpachi Zaraki suddenly disappeared, Zanpakuto silently struck him.

Kenpachi Zaraki was completely caught off guard, but he instinctively raised his right hand, using his Zanpakuto to block the Myriad Phenomena.

However, when Myriad Phenomena came into contact with Kenpachi's longsword, it silently cut two fingers deep, becoming the deepest wound on this serrated Zanpakuto.

Not only that, the thin, cicada-wing-like blade of Myriad Phenomena trembled slightly, and a phantom sword shadow appeared on the blade, passing over Kenpachi's Zanpakuto and slicing down towards the right wrist holding the sword.

The blade flashed across Kenpachi Zaraki's wrist before being destroyed by Spiritual Pressure on his chest.

But as Kenpachi Zaraki's Spiritual Pressure erupted, a long wound suddenly split open on his chest, and blood gushed out as if it were free.

Even more deadly was that Kenpachi Zaraki's right hand also fell off at the wrist, still firmly gripping Kenpachi's serrated long sword.

Kenpachi Zaraki ten meters, stopping in his tracks. He didn't even look at the wound on his chest, but stared at his right hand and Zanpakuto lying on the ground with an extremely grim expression.

After a long pause, Kenpachi Zaraki complained, "As expected, I shouldn't have let him Shikai. This kind of Zanpakuto ability is no match for Swordsmanship."

Yachiru suddenly appeared out of nowhere, picked up Kenpachi's right hand, and asked with a grin, "Little Kenpachi, are you happy?"

Kenpachi Zaraki laughed heartily, "To witness entirely new Swordsmanship, learn new sword techniques, and become familiar with a new Zanpakuto's Shikai, I've gained a lot today, and I'm very happy."

Yachiru nodded. "Very good, then let's go find the older sister for treatment."

She turned to Shazo and praised him with satisfaction, "Xiao Zuo, you're amazing! You made Little Kenpachi so happy with something so simple. Keep up the good work!"

Kenpachi Zaraki agreed, "Yes, we need to practice more from now on."

"Shazo, you shouldn't Shikai anymore. Your annoying spatial abilities are no match for me."

Even the Shikai the Myriad Phenomena Void couldn't dampen Kenpachi's enthusiasm, Shazo completely speechless. He suddenly realized that choosing the Eleventh Division was a mistake.

He no longer had any intention of avoiding Aizen's gaze, but being targeted by Kenpachi Zaraki and Yachiru Kusajishi seemed to be an even more terrifying thing.

Judging from what I just felt, Kenpachi Zaraki was clearly holding back a great deal of power and Spiritual Pressure. Once the other captains are no longer watching, the captain will definitely unleash his full power without restraint.

Being dragged by him to practice swordsmanship under such circumstances is no different from a real life-or-death battle, and it is very likely to happen once or even multiple times a day.

This is truly unbearable.

If he had known this would happen, he should have chosen to join the Fourth Division.

The Fourth Division not only has a beautiful captain and vice-captain, but also many female Death God among its members, all of whom are very attractive in appearance and personality.

Especially Captain Unohana, who is usually a gentle Yamato beautiful Yamato Nadeshiko, but can also transform into the crazy First Kenpachi in private. Just thinking about it is exciting.

Shazo shivered and banished the chaotic thoughts from his mind.

He can't handle a 1000-year-old woman now.

Not long after, Horiuchi Jūzaburō returned from being healed by Retsu Unohana, and Kenpachi Zaraki took over the treatment to recover his severed hand. Meanwhile, the Eleventh Division's entrance exams resumed.

Shazo patiently waited for all the assessments to finish before following the members of the Eleventh Division to the Squad Headquarters.

As the Seated Officer of the Eleventh Division, Shazo enjoys many benefits.

In addition to basic privileges such as housing and food, he could freely use all training grounds and challenge high- Seated Officer at will.

But what Shazo values most is the right to learn all the Kido up to number ninety.

Ignoring the administrator's astonished gaze, he borrowed all the Kido materials he was authorized to access and began reading them intently.

During the last Dream Dimension gathering, the Demon Xiazhuo had a special conversation with him. After accepting a remnant soul that had failed its Tribulation Transcendence in her Sea of Consciousness, Fairy Jin Shunyao had been persuaded by him to begin studying the Kido.

However, the knowledge of Kido that Shinigami Xiazhuo could provide was too limited. With only a few Kido, the Five Spirits Fairy had no way to perfect the relevant cultivation methods.

So the Demon Xiazhuo urged the Shinigami Xiazhuo to master the complete knowledge of the Kido as soon as possible.

Otherwise, once the fairy advances to the Void Refinement Realm and comes into contact with unknown knowledge related to the void, she might lose interest in thinking about the Kido techniques.

While studying at the Central Spirit Arts Academy, Shazo's exposure to and learning of Kido was very limited; this was the first time he had seen a complete Kido.

Therefore, Shazo read and memorized very carefully. Based on the simple concept that "the mage is the strongest", he first looked at the most numerous Hadō.

But as he looked, Shazo's brows furrowed.

Only one thought raced through his mind: How could things be so chaotic?

From the Hadō #1, Ryū, to the Hadō #4, Byakurai; from the twenty-sixth Hadō, Red Flame Plug, to the Hadō #31, Shakkahō;

The Sōkatsui of the Hadō #33.

Even higher-ranking techniques like the Thunder Roar Cannon (Hadō #63: Raikōhō), the Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō Hadō #88), and finally, the highest-ranking Kido that Shazo could access: the Black Coffin (Hadō #90).

The entire Hadō series is characterized by chaos.

The attributes of the 90 Hadō are not in any order, and their power fluctuates as the serial number increases, but it can only be said that they generally show an upward trend.

However, Shazo felt that the numbering of the Kido was more like a sequence of development and refinement, rather than a rule of power and attribute.

Frustrated, Shazo Zuo tossed the Hadō aside and began reading the Bakudō Spells.

He then discovered that the Bakudō were even more chaotic.

In addition to restraining and controlling enemies, the Bakudō also incorporates a variety of other spells for defense, communication, and obstruction.

To put it another way, all the non-purely offensive Hadō, as well as the healing Devil Paths, and all the other Kido that don't know how to be classified, were all crammed into Binding Bakudō, forming an incredibly chaotic hodgepodge.

What devastated Shazo even more was the return passage, because the information for the return passage was completely blank.

After inquiring, they learned that Hui Dao didn't have any fully formed spells at all.

The Healing Spell System is a complex healing spell system that gradually developed after it was proposed by Retsu Unohana, the Fourth Division Captain.

Because Hollows and Death God in the Bleach World are both spirits, the wounds caused by battle are actually the result of a contest of soul power between the two sides.

The two forces have different attributes, and the wound is a convergence of their forces. The wound only appears when the Spiritual Pressure of the attack exceeds the Spiritual Pressure of the defense.

Therefore, seemingly identical open wounds can exhibit completely different injury mechanisms depending on the attacker and the victim.

Therefore, the injuries of spirits cannot be treated with fixed spells; they must rely on the Death God, who is skilled in healing, to temporarily summon and combine appropriate healing methods based on the specific power attributes and state.

Each use of the Returning Path Healing Technique only works on the current wound, making it impossible to form a fixed Kido spell.

That's why Orihime Inoue's Shun Shun Rikka, is considered a treasure by Aizen.

Shazo now fully understood why the Eleventh Division Kido; it was far too complicated. It was much more direct to just chop down with his long sword, one strike at a time.

But he had no choice but to bite the bullet and hand over the complete Kido data to Demon Xiazhuo, as he had agreed to.

How could I break my promise to myself?

From then on, the Eleventh Division, filled with muscular Korea, gained a bookworm.

The related rumors spread like wildfire, becoming the biggest joke in the Soul Society.

The Death God within the squad were naturally very dissatisfied with this. Both the Third Seat, Ikkaku Madarame, and the Fifth Seat, Ayakawa Yumichika, had specifically come to see Shazo.

Shazo welcomed the challenge; he was suffering so much from memorizing his lessons that having someone come to fight him would be a good way to vent his frustration.

After a thoroughly enjoyable battle, both sides got what they wanted.

Shazo released his depression and was able to calm down and continue reading, memorizing the chaotic and maddening materials on the Kido.

Ikkaku Madarame greatly admired Shazo's madness and praised his always-attacking fighting style.

Yumichika Ayasegawa was very interested in Shazo's delicate handling and flawless swordsmanship.

Most importantly, Yumichika's Zanpakuto is of the Kidō-type, which is completely opposite to the style of the Eleventh Division, causing him to feel somewhat inferior and never show his true power.

Now that there's another unconventional member in the squad who's learning Kido, Yumichika Ayasegawa and considers Shazo his best friend.

Furthermore, Ikkaku Madarame also considers Shazo to be his best friend.

So Shazo joined Ikkaku and Yumichika's small circle, forming the Crazy Trio of the Eleventh Division.

During work hours, they would each be busy with their own tasks, but during breaks, they would gather together to drink and boast. When they got drunk, they would draw their Asauchi swords and have a friendly sparring match.

The sparring between these three Seated Officer was exceptionally fierce, a life-or-death battle that continued until only one person remained standing, or all three were fallen.

The three of them thus became regulars in the Fourth Division.

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