Bankai: Extinction in All Directions / Another Lunatic

After the man unleashed his Zanpakuto, his aura became chilling, and Yamabuki Chidori felt very uncomfortable. She waved her hand, telling Chōjirō Sasakibe to move away to avoid being accidentally injured in the event of a fight.

However, when Yamabuki Chidori saw the man again, she was shocked. The man's Zanpakuto was only half intact, and his skin was dark purple, reminiscent of a mummified corpse. The man held his half- Zanpakuto in his hand, crouching down like a cheetah about to pounce.

Yamabuki Chidori calmly looked at the man. His Reiatsu was inferior to hers, so no matter what methods he used, they should be ineffective against her!

However, the man suddenly vanished. A moment later, a sonic boom echoed through the space in front of him. The man's speed was so fast that even Yamabuki Chidori couldn't perceive it. A large hand grabbed Yamabuki Chidori's head and slammed it hard against the stone wall behind him. Yamabuki Chidori's pupils contracted. The other party hadn't used a speed-enhancing technique like Flash Step or Sound Steps; it was his natural speed. Yamabuki Chidori never imagined that someone's physical strength could be so high.

With the knife tip pointed at the man's chest, Yamabuki Chidori stabbed down suddenly, the blade striking his heart with pinpoint accuracy. However, to Yamabuki Chidori's even greater shock, her knife couldn't even pierce the man's skin.

You just called me a monster, but you're the real monster!

A cruel smile appeared on the man's face, "Your knife can no longer hurt me! Prepare to die!"

Although Yamabuki Chidori was temporarily at a disadvantage, he remained unusually calm. He was a seasoned veteran who had experienced countless battles. After one round of fighting, he had figured out the ability of his opponent's Zanpakuto. It was probably an enhanced Zanpakuto that greatly increased his strength, speed, and defense.

The evidence is the changes in the man himself; his originally normal skin color has turned dark purple, and his eyes are bloodshot, making him look like a zombie or the Vampire from a movie.

The man raised his fist, preparing to smash Yamabuki Chidori's head with a single punch. However, Yamabuki Chidori also unleashed a Reiatsu that shocked him.

"Shunkō!"

A terrifying Reiatsu condensed in his fist, and a single punch sent the man flying back. A punch powerful enough to Duan Shan and split the earth failed to inflict any damage on his opponent.

The man had barely touched the ground when he pounced again like a wild beast. Yamabuki Chidori swung her sword down at his head, but the man was fearless of any weapon. He reached out and grabbed the Zanpakuto, then used his superhuman strength to Yamabuki Chidori away once more.

"I see, I already know the abilities of your Zanpakuto!" Yamabuki Chidori dusted off his clothes. "After its release, your physical strength will greatly increase, but it won't bring any other special abilities. It's a pity, if your abilities are only like this, you can't possibly defeat me."

The most representative example of a purely Physical-type Zanpakuto is the future Ikkaku Madarame. Its Shikai ability transforms the sword into a spear and a three-section staff, Bankai transforms the three-section staff into three enormous, interconnected blades. It's undeniably cool, but also undeniably weak.

Known as the weakest Bankai, all skill points were allocated to destructive power, but the blade itself is extremely fragile. After one battle, the Bankai was shattered to pieces. According to the Thousand-Year Blood War setting, once Zanpakuto's Bankai is broken, it cannot be restored. His Bankai was only barely pieced together, and its power was far less than before.

She was already weak to begin with, but after Bankai, she became even weaker. Yamabuki Chidori felt the world's deep malice towards Ikkaku Madarame.

The Zanpakuto of the man before him is similar to that of Ikkaku Madarame; both are Physical-type Zanpakuto without any Kidō attribute bonuses.

However, after the man's Zanpakuto was released, it strengthened his own body, and coupled with his powerful Reiatsu at the Captain-level, it also posed a certain threat to Yamabuki Chidori.

"How arrogant!" The man pushed off the ground and instantly appeared behind Yamabuki Chidori. He reached down with his large hand to grab Yamabuki Chidori's head, intending to crush the boy's head with one claw. However, Yamabuki Chidori's body disappeared like a ghost.

"When it comes to speed, I've never been afraid of anyone! Reverse, Silver Radiant Angel!" Yamabuki Chidori unleashed her Zanpakuto and slashed backhand. The man tried to block her blade with his arm, but to his utter surprise, Yamabuki Chidori Yamabuki Chidori had secretly imbued it with the "Space Severance" attribute. No matter could resist the tearing of space. The man felt his arm suddenly lighten, and his right arm flew far away.

This time, Yamabuki Chidori has learned her lesson. As long as I don't announce the name of my move, the opponent will definitely think I'm just using a basic attack.

The man's expression changed drastically. This was the first time in his life he had suffered such a serious injury. His body, which he was so proud of, was so vulnerable in front of the other man's knife.

"The outcome is decided, so you'd better surrender obediently." Yamabuki Chidori looked at the man calmly. Indeed, he was physically strong, but in this world where rules reign supreme, he was just a large meat target, serving no purpose whatsoever.

The man took two steps back, walked to his severed arm, picked it up, and aligned it with his wound. The next second, the severed arm seemed to come alive, sprouting many granulations that connected with the wound. In just two or three seconds, the man's severed arm was completely healed.

What kind of monster is this?!

Yamabuki Chidori was astonished by this terrifying regenerative ability; he was only able to perfectly heal his wounds because he had awakened Hollow abilities.

But this man definitely doesn't possess any supernatural abilities, yet he can still heal wounds quickly. There's only one explanation for that.

"The power of Zanpakuto? The release of his Zanpakuto grants him not only a powerful physique, but also incredible regenerative abilities!" Yamabuki Chidori looked at the man in surprise. "Are there so many monsters in this era? Or is he one of the thirteen Captain I'm looking for?"

"May I ask your name?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

"Me? Remember, my name is Shikkōgai Musashi!" the man sneered.

Yamabuki Chidori sighed and shook her head. Sure enough! The monsters of this era are all the Original Gotei 13 Captain of the Gotei 13.

Shikkōgai Musashi, the first Captain of the Seventh Division of the Gotei 13.

I never expected to meet you under these circumstances.

Chapter 154: Bankai, Eight Directions Annihilation

The battle has entered its third round.

Chōjirō Sasakibe continued to use Baraggan as a shield, throwing it in front of him to prevent any flying sword energy or similar things from accidentally injuring him.

"Boy, do you dare untie me? Don't I, the King of Hueco Mundo, have any dignity?" Baraggan tried to make a final struggle, but Chōjirō Sasakibe showed him no mercy. "You're already a prisoner, tied up like this, what dignity do you still have?"

Baraggan felt like he was having a run of bad luck. Why did he have to run into these Grim Reapers? He hadn't done anything wrong; he was just living a quiet life in Hueco Mundo. He hadn't provoked them; they had provoked him.

The battle between Yamabuki Chidori and Shikkōgai Musashi has reached a fever pitch, but while Yamabuki Chidori has figured out her opponent's trump cards, Shikkōgai Musashi is still unaware of what Yamabuki Chidori's trump cards are.

Enhancement-type Zanpakuto have simple abilities; their advantages are that they are powerful, strong, and tough, while their disadvantages are that they are straightforward and easy targets for others.

The pinnacle of this type of Zanpakuto is Kenpachi Zaraki's Nozarashi, which, once Zanpakuto, is like a mad dog, wielding its large blade and hacking away relentlessly.

There aren't many ruthless people in the entire anime and manga world who can split a meteorite in two with a knife.

After counting, there are only three and a half.

Kenpachi Zaraki is one.

Hawkeye from the One Piece movie next door is one of them.

Erza from the Fairy Tail cast is one of them.

The remaining half belongs to Zoro from the One Piece crew. He did indeed cleave the meteor when it fell, splitting it into four pieces with two strikes. However, compared to Hawkeye's effortless cleavage of the meteor into pieces with a single, precise strike, Zoro, who was right next to the meteor, was completely unharmed.

Compared to that level of strength, Zoro can only be considered half as good.

Getting back to the point, Kenpachi Zaraki possessed such formidable power, yet he was still utterly and instantly defeated when facing the Soul King's Left Hand.

The Soul King's Left Hand ability is called "Compulsory Execution," which allows him to control the enemy's nerves through his own. It's a natural counter to melee teams, but in the end, Kurotsuchi Mayuri turned the tide!

Kurotsuchi Mayuri his actions to show everyone that science and technology are the primary productive forces.

The Shikkōgai Musashi in front of him also had the same weakness. After his Zanpakuto was released, his physical strength surpassed that of Yamabuki Chidori. However, his attack methods were too simple. After suffering two losses, Yamabuki Chidori was able to perfectly predict the trajectory of his opponent's attacks.

Shikkōgai Musashi stomped his feet on the ground, the earth instantly cracked, leaving spiderweb-like fissures that stretched to infinity. At the same time, Shikkōgai Musashi's hand, like a steel blade, reached out to grab Yamabuki Chidori's head.

However, the instant his hand touched Yamabuki Chidori's skin, Yamabuki Chidori vanished. At the same time, the Silver Radiant Angel was already pressed against his neck from behind. Shikkōgai Musashi dodged at top speed, but in a speed contest, who could outrun Space Ability?

Moreover, after the Silver Radiant Angel was released, the defensive power that Shikkōgai Musashi was so proud of was no longer able to withstand Yamabuki Chidori's attack. He only felt a chill on his neck as a piece of flesh was sliced off.

Despite the missing piece of flesh on his neck, there wasn't much blood flowing out. Yamabuki Chidori vaguely guessed that after the opponent's Zanpakuto was released, his body must have become a different species.

Shikkōgai Musashi rushed forward again, but Yamabuki Chidori had completely mastered its speed. It was like playing with a monkey; no matter how fast Shikkōgai Musashi Yamabuki Chidori at all.

However, Shikkōgai Musashi did not appear particularly anxious; on the contrary, he became increasingly calm.

"Spatial-type are so annoying!!!" Shikkōgai Musashi gritted his teeth and growled. Spatial-type abilities involve certain rules, and ordinary abilities simply cannot compete with them.

Shikkōgai Musashi immediately analyzed the disparity in strength between the two sides and realized that if the fight continued like this, he was destined to lose.

"So? Do you want to surrender?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

Shikkōgai Musashi stared coldly at Yamabuki Chidori, then suddenly asked, "Are all the Gotei 13 as strong as you?"

Yamabuki Chidori smiled and said, "Pretty much! How about joining our Gotei 13? Not only are the benefits great, but you can also fight to your heart's content. Most importantly, there are many skilled fighters, which can completely meet your needs."

Shikkōgai Musashi.

He wasn't born in Hueco Mundo. During a battle with a Hollow, he was forcibly brought to Hueco Mundo by a giant bearded creature, and he hasn't found a way out since.

Thanks to Hueco Mundo's extremely high Reishi density, one can survive here even without food or water, relying solely on breathing.

The reason he sought out Chōjirō Sasakibe today was because he sensed the Reiatsu of the Grim Reaper, but he didn't expect to encounter such a powerful opponent.

"It's been a long time since I've had such a satisfying fight! Looks like I can't beat you without using my full strength!" Shikkōgai Musashi's face revealed an excited yet terrifying smile.

"How about we make a bet? We'll wager on who wins our battle. If I win, you'll join the Gotei 13; if I lose, I'll take you out of Hueco Mundo. What do you say?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

Didn't you say you never gamble?

"Gambling is when you don't know the outcome. Investing is when you know the outcome!" Yamabuki Chidori laughed.

"So you think you've got me cornered?" asked Shikkōgai Musashi.

"I don't think you can beat me."

"Then let's give it a try!" A terrifying dark purple Reiatsu erupted from Shikkōgai Musashi's body, and this Reiatsu increased at an astonishing speed.

"Bankai! Eight Directions Annihilation!" Shikkōgai Musashi his Zanpakuto high, and under everyone's gaze, the Zanpakuto, along with its hilt, shattered suddenly, and fragments entered his body.

The next second, Shikkōgai Musashi's body changed. He was already very tall, over two meters, but after absorbing his Zanpakuto, his height reached an astonishing two and a half meters. Horrifying bone spurs grew from his spine, his skin turned purplish-black, his eyes were blood red, and his skin was covered with a layer of dark bone armor. He was no longer human!

It doesn't even resemble a phantom!

It looks more like some kind of unknown monster!

At the same time, a destructive Reiatsu swept across the entire Forest of Great Hollows, and the Menos Grande, who had no intelligence, began to flee frantically after sensing this Reiatsu.

"Death, let's continue our battle!" The voice of the Shikkōgai Musashi, grew increasingly hoarse and sinister. He crouched down, adopting a cheetah-like hunting posture. Yamabuki Chidori believed that no matter how fast the opponent was, it couldn't possibly be faster than Spatial Movement.

However, in the next instant, Shikkōgai Musashi's fist slammed into his stomach! The bones in his abdomen made an ominous cracking sound, and his internal organs were damaged to varying degrees. Yamabuki Chidori's body was sent flying uncontrollably like a meteorite!

However, the Shikkōgai Musashi was already waiting for him at the landing point...

Chapter 155: Another Madman

Yamabuki Chidori's body was engulfed by an immense force, and he was unable to react in such a short time. By the time he realized that Shikkōgai Musashi was waiting for him at the landing point, it was too late. Shikkōgai Musashi reached out his large hand, grabbed Yamabuki Chidori's head, and threw him to the very top in a "Earth Throw"Yamabuki Chidori motion. Yamabuki Chidori's back smashed through the top of the Forest of Great Hollows and plunged straight into the desert!

Shikkōgai Musashi appeared in the sky, intercepting Yamabuki Chidori in mid-air, and his hands and feet slammed down like a storm!

Every instant, Yamabuki Chidori's body endured countless heavy blows, and her Reiatsu was shattered as soon as it was gathered!

Finally, Shikkōgai Musashi grabbed Yamabuki Chidori's head with his large hand and swooped down from mid-air, crashing through the entire desert and returning to the Forest of Great Hollows.

A cloud of dust billowed up, Chōjirō Sasakibe stared at the scene, his face deathly pale. How could this be? That man actually lost!

Shikkōgai Musashi looked at Yamabuki Chidori with a cold expression.

That series of attacks just now shattered the boy's bones and internal organs. Even with the strongest self-healing ability, it's impossible... Hmm???

Just when Shikkōgai Musashi thought that Yamabuki Chidori couldn't possibly stand up again, Yamabuki Chidori slowly crawled up from the ground in a very strange posture. With each movement, the bones in his body made an ominous sound. This scene was too bizarre. Even Shikkōgai Musashi countless battles, had never seen such an indestructible person.

"Cough cough cough! I'm alive! Drink!!!" Yamabuki Chidori exhaled a breath of stale air. The combo attack just now was like a storm, giving him no chance to fight back.

It's important to understand that even the most powerful abilities are still controlled by humans.

The human body itself has its limits.

Especially the reaction rate.

However, after Shikkōgai Musashi and unleashing the Eight Directions Annihilation, his physical strength had already broken through that limit. His speed was so fast that it surpassed Yamabuki Chidori's reaction nerves, giving him no chance to use his abilities at all.

Thank goodness I can take a beating!

Otherwise, it would be really tough to take this lying down!

Shikkōgai Musashi looked at Yamabuki Chidori with a completely bewildered expression.

A person with all their bones broken and internal organs shattered can stand up so quickly? That's inhuman!

"Hahahaha!" Yamabuki Chidori, having healed her wounds, burst into laughter, appearing almost manic. "Uncle, I really like you! Our Gotei 13 is in dire need of someone like you. Come with me!"

"Alright! If you can beat me, going with you won't be difficult." After Bankai, Shikkōgai Musashi displayed overwhelming power; the person before him was no match for him at all.

"Indeed, Shikai's quite difficult to fight Bankai! But there are few in this world, and you're not the only one who can Bankai!" Yamabuki Chidori gripped her Zanpakuto with both hands and Bankai for the first time in actual combat. "Flowers Bloom in an Instant, beauty fades in Fleeting Splendor, Bankai, Scarlet Angel."

Reiatsu as thick as blood spread in all directions.

If the Reiatsu of Shikkōgai Musashi is chilling, then the Reiatsu of Yamabuki Chidori is the purest form of oppression, making one's legs go weak and unable to breathe.

Chōjirō Sasakibe grew increasingly excited, knowing this man wouldn't fall so easily. However, to avoid injuring himself in the fight, he raised his Baraggan shield high.

Baraggan was on the verge of tears. "I am the King of Hueco Mundo! Don't I have any dignity left?"

Chōjirō Sasakibe knew that Yamabuki hadn't used his true strength yet; the god-like aura he displayed in Hueco Mundo was still unleashed. It seemed that Yamabuki Chidori still had some reserves.

The Silver Radiant Angel split in two, turning into two swords!

One was a silver-white Saber, and the other was a scarlet short sword.

Upon sensing the astonishing power unleashed by the young man before him, Shikkōgai Musashi into wild, joyful laughter!

This is the kind of battle he envisioned!

What is combat? Combat is when the forces are evenly matched!

If the difference in strength between the two sides is too great, it will just be a one-sided massacre, and you won't be able to enjoy the thrill of battle!

"Young man! Since that's the case, I won't hold back!" Shikkōgai Musashi attacked again with speed exceeding the limit, his fingers like five steel knives piercing straight for Yamabuki Chidori's chest.

However, this time, his attack missed!