Their massive forms began turning transparent as black spirit particles scattered away.
But all the squad members present were completely stunned.
Was that... death?
Had three Grand Hollows been killed in that single instant?
When did Captain Segawa even make his move?
What power did he use...?
Unclear.
No one knew!
Everything had happened in truly just an instant.
No spiritual pressure fluctuations, no Kidō or Cero.
Though they'd tried their hardest to see the process with their eyes, no one could manage it.
At this moment, Shigure flash-stepped back to everyone.
His face remained as calm and composed as before departure.
"Captain!!" "Captain Segawa!!"
These 5th Division squad members had no idea what to say anymore.
Within one second, he'd casually annihilated three Grand Hollows!
Moreover, no one could see his attack process.
This kind of power... they couldn't find words to describe it.
At this moment, only worship remained in their hearts!
Shigure smiled:
"Everyone, begin searching for the 13th Division members."
As soon as he said this, one squad member immediately asked strangely:
"Captain Segawa, didn't you say... there was a Hollow swarm here... why can't we sense them anymore..."
As soon as he said this, the other squad members around also showed puzzled expressions.
After those three Grand Hollows were eliminated, they indeed couldn't feel other Hollow spiritual pressure.
"Didn't I already say?"
Shigure's expression remained calm:
"Your duty is only to provide aid to the 13th Division members. Everything else is for me to handle."
"So when I annihilated the Grand Hollows just now, I already took care of the surrounding Hollow swarm as well."
"?!" "Wh... what?"
The squad members' brains all short-circuited for a moment.
After a while, Rukia widened her eyes:
"Al-also meaning... in such a short time, you not only annihilated the Grand Hollows, but also..." "Purified the surrounding Hollows too?!"
"Mm." Shigure nodded lightly, saying calmly: "Alright, don't waste time. Everyone get moving."
"...Yes!!"
The squad members still wore expressions of shock and disbelief, but since Shigure had given orders, they naturally didn't dare disobey their captain's command.
Everyone scattered in different directions, beginning to search for 13th Division members.
Shigure stood alone in the air, slightly narrowing his eyes.
The reason he could instantly eliminate the surrounding small Hollows was entirely because they had all gathered together.
In fact, these three Grand Hollows were also converging toward that location.
But they were only converging—they didn't dare approach.
Though they coveted that powerful spiritual energy, the fear from deep within their souls only allowed them to watch from afar.
This was why they neither attacked humans nor were willing to leave.
Shigure had already surveyed the surrounding situation with his Resonance Eyes the moment he left the Senkaimon.
At the same time, he was actually charging spiritual pressure in his hand.
However, once his spiritual pressure began charging, it already exceeded what the squad members present could sense.
So when Shigure flash-stepped over and crushed the Hollow swarm with spiritual pressure, none of the squad could sense his spiritual pressure fluctuations.
His control over charged spiritual pressure had long surpassed his level back at the Plains of Death.
Therefore, it didn't cause any impact on the World of the Living either.
As for that figure attracting numerous Hollows, though deliberately hiding, Shigure had long ago noticed it through his resonance vision.
This was why he first scattered the squad members.
To avoid the major battle that might occur next.
Shigure flash-stepped again, appearing on a balcony.
The balcony seemed empty, but a pair of eyes was watching Shigure.
Shigure walked forward calmly:
"Even when I've walked right in front of you, you still want to hide under that thing?"
"4th Espada... Ulquiorra Cifer."
?!
This hidden figure's expression changed instantly upon hearing Shigure's words.
Someone he'd never met had directly stated his identity without even seeing his form.
But it was only for an instant—his emotions disappeared again, immediately returning to coldness.
At the same time, he lightly raised his hand, directly removing the object covering himself that concealed his spiritual pressure and form.
His appearance was revealed.
He wore a white jacket with black interior and black trim over a high collar, with white hakama pants secured by a black wide sash.
Though powerful Hollow energy emanated from his body, a Zanpakutō-style weapon was prominently inserted in his sash.
This was the Arrancar ranked 4th among the Espada, Ulquiorra.
"Aizen-sama was right. Segawa Shigure, you truly are special."
Ulquiorra looked at Shigure with a cold expression, speaking without any emotion:
"These petty tricks indeed don't work on you."
Shigure chuckled: "If that's the case, why would you use such tricks?"
Ulquiorra lowered his eyes slightly, not answering.
Just then, massive spiritual pressure suddenly approached at high speed.
BANG!
A tremendous landing sound erupted behind Shigure.
Shigure didn't turn around at all—he already knew who it was through his Resonance Eyes.
The 10th-ranked Espada, Yammy Llargo.
"HAHAHAHAHA!!!"
The moment he landed, he laughed wildly, his massive fists directly smashing toward Shigure's head.
His eyes were filled with excitement and cruelty.
But before his fists could touch Shigure, his entire body seemed to suddenly suffer a heavy blow and flew backward directly!
SPLURT!!
Crimson blood sprayed directly from his mouth.
Ulquiorra across from them saw this and immediately contracted his pupils.
Yammy, feeling the intense pain transmitted through his body, had his expression change dramatically.
Looking at Shigure's back, his gaze immediately became one of incredulous terror.
Notice:
Sorry everyone, I really can't hold on anymore.
That's it for today—only five chapters. I'll make up the remaining chapter tomorrow morning.
I must get to bed and lie down now. Dizzy, chest tight, eyes hurting.
If I keep pushing, I feel like I'm not far from sudden death.
After I finish today's sixth chapter tomorrow, I'll temporarily switch to five daily chapters for the next few days.
Once I work hard to readjust my sleep schedule back to normal and ensure my health, I'll resume the usual six daily chapters.
I keep my word.
Everyone get some sleep early too. Good night.
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