"Sorry, you probably can't escape."
The apology was spoken after the shadow blade pierced his body. The middle-aged man with curly hair emerged from the shadows, his expression solemn, devoid of his usual smiling demeanor.
To be honest, ambushing others wasn't really his interest; it was just a last resort.
He hates fighting, so he wants to end the fight with the fastest action, " Bakudō #61: Rikujōkōrō ".
Six golden light shards were inserted into Giselle's waist, instantly sealing the flow of Reiatsu.
Nemu Kurotsuchi rushed forward, pulled out a needle, and stuck it into Giselle's neck. The injected drug made his eyes roll back.
Giselle!
Liltotto yelled, trying to use her Hirenkyaku to escape, but a hand grabbed her neck from behind, and then her feet were suddenly hooked, pinning her to the roof.
"If you want your neck to break, feel free to try moving it."
Soi Fon locked her in place, her small face icy cold. The principle of the Stealth Force was to gang up on her rather than fight one-on-one, and she took great pride in ambushing her.
Choosing to have the two help was a deliberate decision by Shiraishi; other people might not have been so decisive in intervening in someone else's battle.
"I originally wanted her to try the new drug."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi muttered a complaint, then spread her hands and said, "Forget it, when we get back to the Research and Development Institute, I'll take good care of you. There are plenty of drugs waiting to be tested on you."
Don't worry, it will hurt a little, but your sacrifice will atone for the sins committed in the war. Thank me properly.
" The Captain-Commander's order is to remove the zombie status from Captain Muguruma and Third Seat Kunan."
Soi Fon reminded him not to forget the task Shiraishi had given him.
"Tch." Mayuri Kurotsuchi looked annoyed; even hearing that name made her feel uneasy when she was in a good mood. "I don't need your nonsense."
He crouched down, flipped up his fingernails, and pricked Liltotto's neck with the needle, numbing her and making her head spin. "Damn it."
Liltotto felt a pang of regret; she had underestimated the Shinigami ' reaction speed.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi stood up and looked into the distance. "Oh, is that Hisagi's Bankai?"
Shūhei Hisagi originally intended to use his Bankai on Kensei Muguruma, but he couldn't withstand the ferocity of Mashiro Kuna's punches and kicks. Her Hollowfication possessed attack power above that of a typical captain.
Shūhei Hisagi maintained complete dominance throughout the entire match.
In no time, he was already vomiting blood; if he didn't use his Bankai, he would truly die here.
He seized the opportunity, and as Mashiro Kuna approached, he unleashed the Kazeshini, binding the iron chain around Jiu Nanbai's neck with a single strike, " Bankai: Kazeshini Kōjō."
In an instant, black chains wrapped around his neck, and he and Mashiro Kuna were suspended in the air, hanging there together, silently experiencing the pain of weakened Reiatsu.
This is his Bankai; it's not about killing the enemy, but about trapping them or perishing together with them.
Anyone marked with his Bankai will absolutely not escape.
Of course, the conditions for activating this Bankai are also very strict. The chains of the Shikai must be wrapped around the enemy's neck; if they cannot be wrapped, then it is useless.
If he gets entangled, he can drag Aizen down with him.
"Ahem, Lieutenant Kurotsuchi, could you please help control Third Seat Kunan?"
Shūhei Hisagi hung in the air, calling out for help. In this state, the enemy could not kill him, and he could not kill the enemy. Unless the situation was resolved, the two of them would hang there until they died.
"Oh, that Bankai pretty good."
Shunsui Kyōraku's eyes showed some interest; if used properly, it might play an unexpected role in the battle.
Nemu Kurotsuchi jumped up and gave Mashiro Kuna an injection to paralyze her movements before considering how to save her.
"Next up is the Captain Muguruma."
Shunsui Kyōraku lifted Katen Kyōkotsu and complained, "This is really tiring work, Captain Soi Fon. Please cover me."
"Hmm." Soi Fon replied, then with a quick push of her little foot, she Shunpo moved to Kensei Muguruma's side.
Even after becoming a zombie Kensei Muguruma retains his fighting instincts and power from his captain days and does not cease to act despite Giselle's coma.
He immediately retaliated, his Riot Games carrying the explosive force of a storm as it swung towards Soi Fon's head.
Soi Fon spun around, increasing his speed once more, and seemed to split into two, as if he had created a clone.
Kensei Muguruma's attack on the afterimage did not trigger the explosive power of his Bankai.
Shunsui Kyōraku suddenly emerged from the shadows, not attacking with his shadow blade. After all, they were colleagues; how could he possibly kill him? " Bakudō #61, Rikujōkōrō."
Six golden light shards clamped around his waist, and then, before he could break free, Soi Fon rushed forward and unleashed a flurry of attacks.
Bang bang bang, the blows stunned Kensei Muguruma.
Nemu Kurotsuchi rushed forward and inserted another needle.
Soi Fon retorted, "Why do you carry so many needles with you?"
"Just in case."
Nemu Kurotsuchi replied truthfully.
Kensei Muguruma motionless.
Shūhei Hisagi rushed over and asked, " Lieutenant Kurotsuchi, is there any hope for Captain Muguruma?"
"Have."
Nemu Kurotsuchi nodded. Having spent many years by Mayuri Kurotsuchi's side conducting experiments, she had developed some insight. Judging from the situation, as long as Giselle's blood was studied and its ownership changed, Kensei Muguruma and Mashiro Kuna could be turned into zombies who obeyed them.
"Such a change is worse than burying it!"
Shūhei Hisagi was shocked.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi stepped forward and said, "We must proceed step by step. First, we must seize control, and then we can consider how to resolve this."
" Captain Kurotsuchi, you're not lying to me, are you?"
Shūhei Hisagi was somewhat suspicious, fearing he might be tricked. He thought that once they arrived at the Research and Development Institute, the story might be different.
"If you don't believe me, you can bury it on the spot. That way, I can use the time to study other things."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi wasn't going to make any guarantees; he just left it at that, believe it or not.
This attitude left Shūhei Hisagi somewhat helpless. He said, "Of course I believe Captain Kurotsuchi. We are all Shinigami of the Gotei 13."
"Hmph, Nemu, taking her back is such a waste of my time searching for Pernida."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi looked displeased. If he wanted to study Giselle's abilities, he certainly couldn't wander around outside. Only by returning to the Research and Development Institute could he conduct his research using the complete equipment.
The thought that Pernida might be dealt with by other Shinigami during that time filled Mayuri Kurotsuchi with anxiety.
Ah, I must get the Muguruma matter sorted out as soon as possible, then go find Pernida. I'll work overtime tonight, all night long.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi this conclusion, Mayuri Kurotsuchi took another stimulant to ensure that he could maintain a perfectly clear mind throughout the night and not be affected by fatigue.
He kept muttering "research, research," and to the others, he seemed almost like a madman.
Is it really okay? The thought resurfaced in Shūhei Hisagi's mind once again.