Shiraishi isn't a battle maniac; he simply wants to gain experience and level up.
The experience points provided by Tesla alone amounted to 300, allowing him to break through to level 10 in one fell swoop, and he also gained an extra 80 experience points.
How much experience can Nnoitra, one of the Espada, provide?
The thought alone made him look forward to it.
Shiraishi arrived in the suburbs north of the Tsunayashiro Clan's residence.
Unidentified wildflowers bloom all over the hillside, some pink, some white, and lush green trees dot the northern mountains, making for a beautiful scene.
Unfortunately, it's about to be destroyed.
But the destruction of the landscape is better than a sown wheat field or the collapse of a camp building.
Shiraishi looked south, his gaze passing over the barren wheat fields, where he could see a blurry black mass—the buildings of the outpost.
Thump.
Nnoitra followed his Reiatsu, his tall figure landing among the wildflowers, trampling several blossoms.
The powerful Reiatsu was rampant and undisguised, its ferocity like that of a savage beast eclipsing even the most beautiful scenery.
The sense of oppression from direct confrontation is far stronger than from mere observation.
A solemn look appeared in Shiraishi's eyes.
He didn't fight Nnoitra immediately, but chose to kill Tesla because he wasn't confident he could win at level nine.
A powerful Reiatsu, a hard Hierro, and a tenacious spirit that would stop at nothing to fight.
Of all the enemies he has encountered so far, Nnoitra is undoubtedly the strongest.
"So it was you, the one who took down Takehiko Tsunayashiro, Tesla. Heh, very good."
When Nnoitra saw the silver hair and World of the Living- style attire, he immediately recognized the man as the Aizen wanted him to eliminate. His expression turned excited, and an indescribable sense of pleasure surged through his body.
He longed to face a formidable opponent.
The stronger the enemy, the more intoxicating the feeling it brings, a feeling that even fine wine cannot match.
"Ha ha ha ha."
Nnoitra laughed wildly, said no more, and stepped forward, wielding his massive weapon with his slender arm. His movements and techniques appeared very simple.
Empowered by immense Reiatsu, it possesses terrifying destructive power, making it impossible to ignore.
Shiraishi stepped forward to meet him. Even as they drew closer, within attack range, he still showed no intention of drawing his sword.
Nnoitra didn't understand, nor did he bother to think about it, and simply chopped down on the forehead.
Shiraishi reached out to take it.
"Die!" Nnoitra's eyes widened, feeling insulted. Golden Reiatsu swirled around the crescent blade like mist, causing the air to tremble and emit a mournful roar.
Bang!
When his hand touched the blade, a surge of golden energy erupted, enveloping Shiraishi's entire body.
This is the passive effect of the Way of the Wanderer being triggered.
Through his previous movements, he had already accumulated enough sword intent, and when attacked, a shield immediately appeared.
Unlike in the game, the shield was spherical, transforming into a flowing golden aura that enveloped his entire body.
Seventy percent of Nnoitra's force was deflected, and the shield shattered. The remaining thirty percent of the force was enough for Shiraishi to hold the blade.
Then, Shiraishi drew his sword and aimed straight for Nnoitra's heart.
The vital organs of a ghost are similar to those of a human: the heart and brain. If stabbed, the person cannot survive.
At such close range, he was certain the other party wouldn't be able to avoid it.
bite.
With a crisp sound, the recoil from the tip of the blade almost made him lose his grip on the hilt.
Shiraishi's eyes widened, a look of shock flashing across his face. Was he seeing things?
Despite the enhancement of the Steel Tempest skill and Reiatsu reaching 7550, this attack failed to pierce Nnoitra's Hierro and even left the user's hand numb from the impact.
"Haha, how could such a dull sword possibly hurt me?"
Nnoitra let out a smug laugh and swiftly reached for his heart with his left hand.
Shiraishi immediately released the crescent blade and retreated. Without his shield, he had no confidence in using his bare body to withstand the opponent's attack again.
This dodge made Nnoitra realize that the strange protective aura couldn't be present all the time; otherwise, there would have been no need to dodge that attack.
Although it's unclear what the conditions are for using the air shield, since the opponent can't use it now, we should seize the opportunity to pursue them.
He bit his tongue, sticking out his bleeding tongue. Terrifying Reiatsu condensed like lightning at the bleeding spot on his tongue, forming a sphere before shooting forward.
Gran Rey Cero transformed into a lightning bolt in mid-air, his speed increasing exponentially, causing the wildflowers below to flutter and scatter their petals due to the airflow.
Shiraishi swung his sword, creating a Wind Wall in front of him. The extremely powerful Gran Rey Cero attacked, but it made no sound and disappeared silently into the Wind Wall.
"You always manage to pull off some weird moves."
Nnoitra's face darkened; he finally understood why Aizen had targeted this guy who wasn't even a captain.
He was certain that what he just saw wasn't Kidō. If we're talking about Zanpakuto abilities, then what about the energy shield from before?
Zanpakuto should only have one ability.
Who exactly are you?
"Does this have anything to do with our battle?"
Shiraishi asked in return, feeling that his opponent was quite troublesome and that without a critical hit, he probably wouldn't be able to break through that layer of Hierro.
"Haha, you're right, no matter who you are, I'm going to kill you!"
After saying that, Nnoitra Sonído and then slashed downwards with both hands, gripping his weapon.
Shiraishi Spiritual Sense the attack from behind, turned around and transformed into a gust of wind, passing through the crescent blade and his Hierro- clad body, followed by Steel Tempest, and a ring of golden slashes appeared.
A sharp slash echoed as the blade grazed Nnoitra's lower back, sending sparks flying.
With two successful hits, the Steel Tempest's Gathering Storm accumulated to two layers, and golden energy flowed slowly upwards from its feet.
What is this? Nnoitra cautiously distanced himself.
Shiraishi grinned and said, "What, are you scared?"
"Who's afraid of you?!"
Nnoitra was enraged; every nerve in his body seemed to scream, "Kill him! Slaughter him!"
Those who underestimate themselves will not live.
"Then try taking this blow," Shiraishi deliberately provoked, swinging his sword forward.
Whoosh! A golden tornado rose up, reaching a height of over ten meters, swirling up wildflowers and soil from the surrounding area, the wind roaring like thunder.
"That's it?" Nnoitra snapped out of her rage, a hint of doubt in her eyes. Natural disasters like tornadoes are nightmares for ordinary people.
If it's a Hollow, it can even be immune to giant Hollows.
Not to mention his Adjuchas - Imitation Arrancar, which could be destroyed with a single breath.
He stuck out his tongue and, instead of using Gran Rey Cero, unleashed a torrent of light forward with a regular Cero.
The tornado didn't stop for a moment, and the Cero spiraled into it. Nnoitra realized something was wrong and tried to Sonído to avoid it, but her body was already caught in the suction force and was involuntarily pulled forward.
"Damn it." Nnoitra used all her strength, but still couldn't break free and was swept into the sky by the tornado.
Shiraishi didn't hold back and immediately unleashed his ultimate move.