Chapter 480: What you say is really Annoying
"Hahaha! Very good!" Gabaisho exclaimed, retracting his blade.
He moved swiftly across the sea using Moonwalk, employing his explosive Death Scythe style swordsmanship.
His speed was so great that ordinary people could not follow it.
Even some powerful individuals struggled to keep up.
The wider the field of view, the faster the eyes needed to track an object's movement.
One could only imagine how rapid his speed was.
"Let's see if you dare block it with your finger again." Gabaisho said and his figure darted back and forth around Aizen, then attacked again.
This time, his strike was not only faster but carried greater force.
He also infused it with his Nen ability, which allowed him to imbue his cuts with concepts based on the strength of his will.
Over the past two years, Gabaisho's mental fortitude had grown significantly.
He had also used the Holy Light Potion from the Kingdom of Miracles.
While its effectiveness varied, it was undoubtedly better than not using it.
Thus, as he swung his blade with full seriousness, even superstar gem hunters would hesitate to face it head-on.
He was confident that if the man before him arrogantly tried to block with a finger, that finger would be severed.
In truth, Aizen sensed the increased threat from Gabaisho's blade.
Currently, he has not fully transcended the realm of a Shinigami.
After making waves in this world, his Hōgyoku ability had quickly reached S-level.
As a direct ability state, Aizen had a high degree of control over his Hōgyoku.
The S-level Hōgyoku rapidly unlocked his Shinigami potential.
His strength had soared dramatically.
This was especially true when facing the demon clan's Apostles.
The encounter had directly stimulated better conditions for triggering the Hōgyoku's abilities.
Though transformed into an ability, the Hōgyoku still required specific triggers.
Facing a strong enemy was the optimal condition.
Only when Aizen felt genuine pressure could the Hōgyoku function effortlessly.
During his battle with the Apostle, Aizen's power had surged.
His Zanpakutō's spiritual power resonated with his body.
Now, he still had room to evolve further.
One more step, and he could truly surpass the Shinigami's limits.
This required finding a formidable opponent.
The Mythical Beast Conference presented a perfect opportunity.
Gabaisho's eager challenge was appreciated by Aizen, but unfortunately, this man's strength did not exert enough pressure.
Still, it was a welcome effort.
To honor him, Aizen decided not to use just a finger this time.
Clang!
A tremendous sound erupted once more.
Waves surged and swept outward.
The live broadcast audience could not move their eyes away.
They saw clearly that Aizen had caught Gabaisho's blade again.
This time, he used his entire hand instead of a single finger.
Evidently, Gabaisho's attack had some effect, though it did not budge Aizen.
Unfortunately, this was still not what Gabaisho desired.
Now, with Aizen gripping the blade and the sea beneath his feet, breaking free using only Moonwalk was extremely difficult.
This put him in a predicament.
To onlookers, it appeared as two men standing on the sea.
In reality, Aizen stood on the water, holding the blade tightly, with Gabaisho's weapon trapped.
This experience was indeed somewhat embarrassing for Gabaisho.
"Scythe of Despair Gabaisho of the Great Fleet of Evil?" Aizen asked, smiling while grasping Gabaisho's blade.
"You worked hard, and I am pleased."
"But with such power, it's best not to challenge me."
"After all, it is difficult for me to step over ants without crushing them."
Hearing Aizen's smiling words, Gabaisho's eyes blazed with fury.
Was he being called an ant? How arrogant was this man?
"Stop acting so proud, you!" Gabaisho retorted.
"You only caught my sword."
"My strength is far greater than this!"
Seeing the man before him refuse to yield, Aizen shook his head and released the blade.
Gabaisho used Moonwalk to leap onto an ice floe nearby.
"I advise you not to be too persistent. Speaking arrogantly only reveals your weakness." Aizen advised him.
Hearing Aizen's words again, Gabaisho burst into laughter and said, "Hahaha, you! What you say is truly irritating!"
"Whether it's arrogance or not, you will know after I strike."
As he spoke, Gabaisho's body began to emit a faint reddish steam, with blood seeming to rise from his entire body.
This was his newly created form, the acceleration mode.
Since his time with Extremely Evil Fleet, Gabaisho had not been idle.
His attributes now included S+ Spirit, Agility and Physique.
Of course, these were secondary.
Since Hisoka shared that knowledge, Gabaisho had diligently trained.
One result was this acceleration mode.
It was a form tailored to him, combining his swordsmanship with that knowledge.
The effect was straightforward: it greatly enhanced speed, agility, and spirit flexibility.
His mind became hyper-alert, perceiving the world as if in slow motion.
In this mode, Gabaisho abandoned Armament Haki entirely.
He focused all his attention on his nen ability to maximize his cutting power.
In essence, he forsook defense, channeling everything into ultimate speed and attack power.
In this mode, Gabaisho's strength transformed dramatically.
He adhered to the principle that speed was unbeatable.
Speed was power, and with his nen cutting ability, he could slice through the world.
Even a three-star gem-level hunter would struggle against him.
Some believed his strength had reached demigod level.
He had once severely injured a gem-level hunter to the brink of death in an instant.
A moment's carelessness could lead to being instantly killed by Gabaisho.
With ultimate speed and attack, his combat was swift and decisive.
Such a record led many to believe he possessed demigod-level strength.
However, some argued that without a record of tying three gem-level hunters or defeating a demigod, it could not be confirmed.
Regardless, Gabaisho's strength was widely recognized.
It was acknowledged that his combat power bordered on that of a demigod.
Anyone who could defeat Gabaisho surely possessed demigod-level power.
That was the prevailing belief.
"It looks impressive!" Aizen said.
"But are you truly prepared?"
Hearing Aizen's words, Gabaisho flashed a bloodthirsty smile and said, "Huh? Stop talking nonsense. It's you who should prepare!"
In an instant, his figure broke the sound barrier.
"Die!" he roared.
( End of this chapter. )