Chapter 92 Death Of Zommari, The First Espada To Die
Renji's remarks caused Zommari to sweat on his brow, yet he quickly concealed it, laughing as he said,
"Ha ha ha ha-If you believe this method will buy you time, you're sorely mistaken! "
"How will you contend with me without your weapon? "
Zommari then simultaneously opened five eyes on his forehead and charged at Renji.
At that moment, Rukia's voice rang out from behind Renji.
"Yonder, brown avarice covet control of the 36. Bakudō 81·Splitting Void! "
A massive transparent wall suddenly materialized in the sky, intercepting all the spells unleashed by Zommari, effectively blocked by Splitting Void.
Watching the dark patterns consistently forming on the Splitting Void, Rukia emerged, panting and dragging her frozen legs, remarking, "Indeed, your power operates similarly to that of Kidō."
"Since even the fourth Bakudō can counter your skills, we surmised that Splitting Void would be equally effective. "
"It's just that my ability is limited, and I can't recite and forfeit it! "
As he observed the smug expressions on Rukia and Renji, Zommari's veins bulged on his forehead, grinding his teeth in frustration.
"Damn it! It's just two arrogant Shinigami acting this way! "
Zommari shouted in fury, enveloped by purple light as numerous eyes opened simultaneously, bathing the surroundings in a brilliant violet glow.
"I want you all to accept my love! Accept! Accept! Accept! "
A series of black runes relentlessly crashed against the Splitting Void wall. In this moment, Zommari had lost his previous calmness, overwhelmed by irritation.
Seeing this, Renji and Rukia exchanged glances and nodded.
"Bakudō 61, Six Rods Prison of Light."
Rukia then extended her right hand and activated Bakudō once again.
Six paths of light appeared from nowhere, binding Zommari firmly in place.
"It's time, Renji! " Rukia's voice acted as a cue to strike, Renji gripped Zabimaru's hilt horizontally, releasing Reiatsu throughout his body, while all the fragments of the bone snake previously scattered on the ground surged into the air, glowing red.
"Baboon teeth bite! ! "
As Renji drove the hilt into the ground, the knuckles soared into the air, surrounding Zommari like a deadly blade.
Facing the multitude of flying blades, Zommari screamed, clutching his head in despair.
"No. . . This is impossible! How can I be defeated by Shinigami! ! "
"You Shinigami, who pride yourself on slaying us, are utterly arrogant! "
"Who granted you this right? I will not accept this! I will not accept this! "
"Grant me acceptance! Grant me my love! ! "
At that moment, Zommari intended to direct his control towards the blades soaring in the air, but due to his limited number of eyes, he found it impossible to manage it effectively.
Rukia noticed Zommari's disorientation, executed a Shunpo behind him, her icy gaze meeting Zommari's.
"Forgive. . . forgive me."
"Three Dances Ice Blade! "
Before Zommari could finish pleading for mercy, Sode no Shirayuki in Rukia's grasp transformed into an ice blade, which swiftly extended and pierced Zommari's body.
Once Rukia's attack immobilized Zommari, Renji reclaimed the portion of the blade he originally wielded.
Instantly, all of Zabimaru's blades plummeted from the air, crashing down upon Zommari, now encased in ice, reducing him to shattered fragments that scattered.
Following Zommari's demise, the spell that had completely bound Rukia's left hand and foot dissipated.
" Release."
Consequently, Rukia quickly released her left arm from the binding and freed the ice from her frozen left leg.
After releasing a deep sigh, Rukia covered the wound that Zommari had inflicted upon her shoulder, gradually lowering herself to the ground.
"Are you okay! Rukia! "
After sealing his Bankai, Renji sheathed his Zanpakutō and hurried to Rukia, expressing his concern.
"I. . . I'm fine, I just can't believe it! "
Having expended so much spiritual energy, Rukia's face appeared quite pale at that moment.
Renji assisted Rukia in sitting on the nearby stone platform, performing Kidō to start her healing process.
"I'm still. . . still processing what happened. "
Rukia smiled while adding, "The two of us truly managed to defeat an Espada, and it was No. 7."
"Yes, reflecting on the previous battle, it feels surreal. "
At that time, Tōshirō led their group to the human world, gearing up to confront the Arrancar.
Ultimately, he was dealt a heavy blow by that individual.
That Arrancar named Fiander Moros.
"By the way, there's one thing I don't quite understand. What accounts for the significant disparity between No. 7 and No. 10? "
Renji frowned, pondering but unable to uncover the answer.
"Wait, do you recall what that guy mentioned? "
"The arrancar named Fiander is no longer an Espada, and shouldn't be categorized among them. "
"Does this imply that from the very start, that guy's power exceeds that of an Espada? "
Rukia lowered her gaze thoughtfully.
"Above the Espada. . . ? "
"In other words, there might be at least nine such foes, or even more! "
At this point, aided by Kidō, Rukia's shoulder had completely stopped bleeding, and she would recover fine if she remained still for a bit.
"The most pressing matter is to reunite with Ichigo and the others. "
"It's nearly time —let's go, Renji! "
Resuming her cloak to shield against the wind and sand, the two continued their journey in search of their companions, leaving only desolate ruins in their wake.
In the Night Palace, following the earlier meeting, Aizen instructed that the top four Espadas be assigned to the quarters within the palace, while the remaining Espadas returned to their respective domains to maintain their defenses.
At that moment, in a vacant chamber, Starrk relaxed on a green air mattress with his hands resting behind his head.
Without warning, Lilinette jolted Starrk awake by landing on his stomach.
"Hey! Lilinette, that hurts! "
Starrk gazed at her and shook his head in resignation.
Lilinette simply giggled and tumbled around on top of him, but as they were nearing a playful skirmish, she suddenly fell silent, sitting on Starrk with a melancholic expression.
"Do you know something? Starrk. "
"Zommari . . . he. . . he's dead! "
Starrk merely shut his eyes and let out a sigh.
"Yeah, I know. But what can I do? "
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