Sōkyoku Hill fell completely silent.
Moonlight poured down like frost on everyone's faces.
The tense atmosphere from before completely vanished.
That overwhelming spiritual pressure seemed to be the only thing that existed!
The captains and lieutenants still conscious on the ground felt their hearts jump. Light flashed in their eyes.
They could never forget this aura!
Just two days ago, the owner of this spiritual pressure had single-handedly destroyed Aizen merged with the Hōgyoku!
And today, though he'd been delayed until now, at this critical moment, he'd finally arrived!
Instantly, everyone's gaze left Muramasa and turned toward another direction.
The direction from which the spiritual pressure approached.
Even Shunsui Kyōraku and Retsu Unohana couldn't help but show joy in their eyes.
Right now, their feet were basically all frozen by ice crystals. Unable to move.
Though during the Zanpakutō's combined assault just now, neither had taken serious damage, to protect Nanao Ise and Isane Kotetsu behind them, they couldn't attack actively. They chose to shield them instead.
Otherwise, they'd be unconscious like Renji and the others in the distance.
Therefore, Isane and Nanao were actually the least injured people present.
As for the other side, the other lieutenants were too far from their captains to be spared.
This showed that in this situation, they were at an absolute disadvantage.
Even if Unohana could fight directly with supreme swordsmanship, she ultimately couldn't stop the Zanpakutō's combined attacks on the others.
Moreover, there were strange Zanpakutō here whose abilities remained unknown.
Therefore, upon sensing Shigure's spiritual pressure, the most delighted were actually Unohana and the other captains.
After all, he was a man who'd never known defeat.
At this moment, sensing this spiritual pressure, Muramasa's eyes changed immediately. His expression grew grave.
What?
This spiritual pressure... it's Candle Dragon's master... Segawa Shigure?!
Though he'd already dealt with Shigure in Karakura Town before, this was the first time he truly felt his spiritual pressure.
However, just this first sensation forced him to reassess.
After all, at such a distance, the oppressive force this spiritual pressure brought already exceeded the oppression when Candle Dragon manifested!
Then, as the spiritual pressure rapidly approached, they suddenly sensed two faint spiritual pressure auras.
Sensing these two spiritual pressures, Shunsui below froze slightly. Then chuckled and muttered:
"Heh, it's Captain Soi Fon and Lady Yoruichi."
"Seems they came together with Shigure."
Only then did they realize these three spiritual pressures' distance and proximity showed they were together.
But apparently, because Segawa Shigure's spiritual pressure was too overwhelming, their spiritual pressures were nearly overlooked.
Muramasa naturally noticed this too. His eyes narrowed.
"Three people?"
His expression returned to calm. He quickly looked toward a woman in golden gauze in the distance, and the boy in the black hat.
And without hesitation, he transmitted via spiritual pressure:
"Kinsara, Sakanade... prepare yourselves. 'Control' them in the shortest time possible, understand?"
As the cold words fell, both Zanpakutō immediately nodded in response.
Especially Sakanade, who grinned widely. His expression full of excitement.
He couldn't wait to give these Soul Reapers another dose of shock and despair.
Just then, Kinsara floated beside Sakanade with a smile. Saying softly:
"Facing such powerful spiritual pressure, don't act rashly. Make sure to time your move properly."
Hearing this, Sakanade immediately showed disdain. Laughing dismissively:
"Tch, I don't need your help. I'm enough alone."
"Even just now with so many Soul Reapers, I toyed with them all. Just three—"
BANG!
Before he finished speaking, sudden change erupted!
A high-speed figure appeared abruptly behind him. Kicking directly at his back!
Instantly sending him crashing from the air to the ground below!
BOOM!
An explosion-like sound rang out. Directly shattering Sōkyoku Hill's ground!
He spat blood violently. His entire spine shattered in that instant. Losing all sensation!
Then, in shock, his consciousness rapidly faded.
Kinsara's eyes widened sharply. But before she could react, two more figures appeared rapidly. Instantly surrounding her and attacking from both sides!
BANG!
The Shunkō shockwave from the pincer attack instantly sealed Kinsara's spiritual pressure completely. Crushing her!
"Ngh...?!"
Kinsara's eyes filled with terror. Before she could even cry out, her consciousness faded rapidly!
Then she fell downward.
Everyone present froze completely!
Whether Soul Reapers or Zanpakutō, all stood rigid.
This change came too suddenly!
Though they'd anticipated Shigure and the others would come, this speed exceeded all expectations!
Appearing with flash steps like spatial teleportation, then in less than a breath, instantly suppressing Sakanade and Kinsara!
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