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The terrifying flames surged to over a hundred meters in an instant, taking the form of a massive flaming blade that seemed capable of slicing through everything in the world.
"If that blade were to be placed directly on the street…"
The Marines suddenly thought of this and couldn't help but gasp.
Looking at the roof nearby that had been completely erased just from the flames' touch, everyone's eyes trembled.
"Is this his true power?" The Vice Admirals spoke with serious expressions.
"Is it Logia? The power of flames?" They couldn't help but voice their thoughts.
"Oh my, this is truly frightening!" As the golden light flickered, a figure appeared five meters in front of Rojen— it was Kizaru.
Unlike a moment ago, Kizaru now wore a grave expression on his face.
The Vice Admirals and Marines looked at the revealed Kizaru, their faces filled with shock.
"The Admiral's shoulder!"
The insignia on his shoulder had actually turned a charred yellow. In that brief moment, Kizaru's Elementalization had not been fast enough to avoid the flames, resulting in a burned corner.
"If we fight here, the Marines on this island will have to pay for your arrogance, Kizaru." Rojen's gaze swept over the Vice Admirals and Marines behind him, his tone carrying a hint of threat.
Kizaru narrowed his eyes, looking at Rojen with a sharp gaze.
"It seems you feel threatened."
"You could say that."
Rojen did not deny it. He swung his Zanpakutō, and the atmospheric pressure erupted explosively.
A Vice Admiral's expression changed immediately as he raised his hands to block in front of him.
"Busoshoku!"
"Tekki!"
"Boom!"
The atmospheric pressure swept over, pressing down on the Vice Admiral's arms, causing his body to slide backward uncontrollably for nearly ten meters before he finally stopped.
"Your power is rising rapidly!"
Kizaru glanced at the Vice Admiral, noting that he was unharmed, then turned his serious gaze back to Rojen.
"Choose, Admiral Kizaru!" Rojen said calmly.
Fixing his gaze on Rojen, Kizaru gradually transformed into golden light.
"Then let's go!"
In an instant, Kizaru appeared high in the air.
Rojen, glancing at the Vice Admirals present, saw no movement from them. The next moment, he was already floating upward.
"He... he actually flew up!"
"Oh my, what kind of fruit does that guy eat?"
The Marines were shocked.
Kizaru's speed was indeed incredible; after transforming into light, even without deliberately showcasing his speed, he reached the port of Baterilla from the street in less than a breath.
Rojen's figure also suddenly vanished into the air, only to reappear again.
After a few flickers, he was now steadily hanging behind Kizaru.
This was the unique skill of a Shinigami— Shunpo!
After a few breaths, the two had already arrived above the sea.
"This kid is truly mysterious."
Seeing Rojen keeping up with him out of the corner of his eye, Kizaru's heart grew more cautious.
Whether it was the black flames he had witnessed on Dragon or the brief strike that had just occurred, the power Rowen had unleashed made Kizaru feel that such strength was almost abnormal.
It was as if he had suddenly become a different person!
With another turn, Kizaru transformed into golden light and sped toward a distant island.
After a few breaths, the two figures appeared overhead on this island.
"This island is uninhabited, so you can rest easy," Kizaru spoke in a cold tone.
"I'm just afraid my power is too enormous; if I lose control, I might destroy the island," Rojen replied seriously.
Compared to Uchiha Itachi, Captain-Commander Yamamoto's power was indeed terrifying. That sudden explosion of flames capable of incinerating everything made Rojen feel that even an island might not be enough for him to unleash his full potential.
"Heh~"
Kizaru let out a disbelieving scoff.
"Then come and take a few hits from me." In an instant, Kizaru transformed into light and appeared right in front of Rojen.
"Boom!"
Another Lightspeed Kick came, and Rojen, holding his Zanpakutō in one hand, accurately caught it, causing cracks to spread rapidly beneath his feet.
However, Kizaru's attack did not stop this time.
That lightspeed kick, incredibly swift, came again.
Rojen's gaze turned cold as he continuously swung his sword with one hand.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"
A series of dull, thunderous sounds echoed as more and more cracks appeared beneath Rojen's feet.
Holding his Zanpakutō, he managed to catch Kizaru's attacks with precision.
Gradually, Kizaru's leg transformed entirely into light, moving so fast it was hard to see.
Rojen's expression grew serious; even in the normal state of his Zanpakut ō, he found it somewhat challenging to cope.
Suddenly, after catching another strike, Rojen used the enormous force to slide backward.
"Truly worthy of Admiral Rank's power." He sighed softly, his gaze becoming stern.
Kizaru noticed that Rojen had temporarily halted his attacks but did not stop; he merely watched with curiosity.
Rojen slowly positioned his ordinary Zanpakutō horizontally in front of himself, his left hand gently caressing the blade.
This was a fine sword, different from Rainbow Abyss and the twelve Saijō Ō Wazamono in the pirate world. Ryūjin Jakka was a sword composed of Reiatsu, usable only by one person.
In this world, Rojen could possess any skill, but Zanpakutō, the mysterious power that resonated with each Shinigami, was not something he could easily obtain.
However, at this moment, the power he gained from possession was also terrifyingly strong.
He gradually lowered the long sword, placing it at his waist.
Rojen's right hand rested on the hilt, ready to attack.
In the distance, Kizaru raised an eyebrow, revealing his confusion.
"Blade draw?"
In the intel, Rojen was particularly skilled in blade drawing, but what effect would such an attack have on himself?
In the next instant, Kizaru's eyes widened.
"What is this?!"
Rojen drew his sword, Ryūjin Jakka, and slashed toward the void ahead.
The wind stopped, and the sea stilled.
An overwhelming sword pressure erupted, forming an incredibly powerful aura that surged toward Kizaru at an unparalleled speed.
Slowly placing the Zanpakutō back into its sheath, Rojen's voice then faintly echoed.
"This is not a blade draw; rather…"
"Fostered Slash!"
A fierce wind arose, and this slash directly split the island's surface in half, like a shark breaching the water, charging straight at Kizaru.
"Boom!"
The golden light surged, and Kizaru's Elementalization attempted to evade this terrifying slash.
However, at the moment of contact, his expression changed.
"What?!"
His Elementalization could not escape. The moment the slash collided with him, it began to negate and consume his power.
"So, Reiatsu can affect you even when you Elementalized!" Rojen's eyes sparkled, a smile forming on his lips.
Physical attacks could be completely evaded, but this energy-based attack originating from Reiatsu was clearly something Kizaru could not dodge!
At this point in the battle, Rojen had not even liberated his Zanpakutō.
Captain Yamamoto's power was indeed formidable!
(End Of This Chapter)