Mu gave a soft snort, his lips curling in disdain. "Fine, then. Looks like I won't get any useful information out of you. However..."
His tone shifted, a hint of anticipation and provocation flashing in his eyes as he looked Byakuya up and down, as though appraising an object's worth. "If you can improve your strength, we can fight again next time. Perhaps you'll satisfy me then."
With that, Mu turned and walked away without looking back, leaving Byakuya with nothing but his receding figure.
Byakuya stood where he was, silently watching the direction Mu had left in, his words replaying over and over in his mind.
A fierce fighting spirit surged deep within him, and a thirst for power began burning in his heart.
Byakuya clenched his fists tightly, his gaze firm and resolute, and silently resolved to become stronger.
He knew full well the gap between himself and Mu, but he was not discouraged. Instead, he took it as motivation to move forward. He believed that as long as he put in the effort, he would surely achieve his goal.
He raised his head and stared firmly into the distance, silently vowing, I will surpass you!
Meanwhile, in Karakura Town in the World of the Living.
After watching two spectacular battles in succession, Luffy looked at Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto a short distance ahead of him, already unable to suppress his urge to fight.
He grinned, showing two gleaming white teeth, excitedly rolled up his sleeves, and shouted, "Ohahaha... I can't hold back anymore! I'm starting!"
At the sight, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's expression grew somewhat grave. This brat really is a troublesome one.
He sighed softly, then took a deep breath, and the Reiatsu throughout his body erupted in an instant.
That powerful aura swept through the surroundings like