On the ground, massive trenches stretched all the way to the horizon, nearly swallowing the entire street.
Explosive flames shot into the sky, reducing everything within their reach to nothingness.
Kugo Ginjo stared fixedly at the flames ahead. This attack had unleashed nearly one hundred and twenty percent of his power—undoubtedly the strongest strike he had ever delivered.
He firmly believed that even a Captain-class Soul Reaper would not fare much better if they took that attack head-on. At the very least, they would suffer serious injuries.
Yet when everything cleared, Su Feng's unscathed figure appeared before him. If there was anything different about him—
It was that the Kenseikan securing his hanging lock of hair had vanished.
Shiho Secret Steps, Third Form: Utsusemi.
The instant the Sword Pressure struck, Su Feng activated Shunpo and used the Kenseikan as the price to evade the attack.
It was a technique he had developed in his spare time.
Using his Captain's Haori as the price for Utsusemi every time just did not feel right.
After all, sewing a Captain's Haori took a great deal of time. It was hardly worth it.
"How...?"
As if he had suffered some tremendous blow, Kugo Ginjo's previously soaring fighting spirit was instantly doused. His entire body seemed to wither.
"A gap like this can't be erased just by suddenly powering up."
Su Feng brushed the dust off his haori. "This isn't some hot-blooded manga. Where would all these miracles come from?"
Taking advantage of that opening—
Kugo Ginjo abruptly raised his head. Light flashed as his body instantly closed in on Su Feng. The Cross of Scaffolds rose, tearing through the air ahead before hacking down violently!
Rumble!
Under the terrifying impact, the ground continuously exploded and collapsed. Countless chunks of stone scattered through the air,