Just as the audience concentrated intensely on the screen, they witnessed the incredible aftermath!
The overwhelming force of the Getsuga Jujisho directly dissipated all of Candice's electrical attacks!
And the cross-shaped energy blast continued flying toward her without losing any momentum whatsoever!
It was destined to destroy everything in its path!
But Candice seemed possessed by some stubborn spirit and refused to yield or retreat.
She continued trying to compete directly against this devastating Getsuga Jujisho technique.
Seeing this suicidal behavior, Ichigo Kurosaki actually shouted with genuine concern!
"Hey, you idiot! Get out of the way!"
He probably hadn't used his full strength when unleashing this technique. The speed was manageable - something an enemy could potentially avoid if they acted quickly.
Unfortunately, the opponent before him didn't want to dodge his attack... and completely failed to recognize his merciful intentions.
After witnessing this scene, the audience unanimously acknowledged Kurosaki Ichigo's overwhelming strength.
These ordinary Quincy, no matter how many attacked together, could be easily handled by Kurosaki Ichigo.
This represented a gap as vast as a chasm between dimensions!
Therefore, they could only comment on the absurdity of this battle!
[Rukia Kuchiki]: Are these Quincy really so ignorant of their own limitations? Even if they don't understand how powerful Ichigo's new Zangetsu abilities are, they should at least know he's designated as Special War Potential, right?
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: Indeed, these Quincy are all arrogant and completely self-deluded!
[Nnoitra Gilga]: Yes, anyone with wisdom knows when to retreat! Even though I love fighting, I wouldn't seek death so foolishly!
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Good grief, I knew Kurosaki Ichigo would be incredibly strong, but I didn't expect him to show such mercy toward his enemies. Is it because his opponent is female that he's being so considerate?
[Tier Harribel]: Kurosaki Ichigo really is such a soft-hearted person!
[Tosen Kaname]: The enemy was trying to hurt his friends! How can he afford to be so merciful in such circumstances?
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: I can only say this perfectly matches the image of Kurosaki Ichigo we all have! This is simply his natural personality.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Hehe, he's definitely not like this with male opponents. No wonder he's so popular with women!
[Yhwach]: Oh, you showed mercy for the sake of fellow Quincy, correct? This seems to be the instinct hidden within your bloodline!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Yhwach, please don't be so self-indulgent in your interpretations. I understand Kurosaki Ichigo better than anyone. He's inherited the personalities of both Kurosaki Masaki and Shiba Isshin. He shows warmth even toward his enemies... Except when he lost control and transformed into his Hollow state, he has never used excessive cruelty against opponents.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: As expected, we've achieved a world where only I get hurt.
In the projection, completely oblivious to her own weakness, Candice quickly rushed to her companion "Z" Giselle and used her power to repair her damaged left hand!
What made the audience want to complain even more was that she still intended to attack Ichigo Kurosaki after this brief recovery.
Brave! Incredibly brave!
Although Ichigo Kurosaki was remarkably gentle, that couldn't possibly be the foundation for acting so recklessly!
However, before she could fly toward Kurosaki Ichigo, a beam of intense light suddenly penetrated her body.
Candice fell heavily from the air, crashing to the ground.
At the same time, similar attacks struck the other female Quincy, and they all looked around angrily to identify their attacker.
They saw Bazz-B launching the assault - his Schrift was "H" for "The Heat!"
He sported a distinctive mohawk hairstyle and appeared supremely confident!
"I have to participate in claiming the credit for this victory! This is the privilege of those who arrive fashionably late!"
Seeing this betrayal, the Quincy erupted in outrage!
[Candice Catnipp]: Hey, you bastard! You actually attacked your own allies - are you a traitor?
[Kyoraku Shunsui]: Facing such a powerful enemy, they're still fighting among themselves. What an interesting group... This is definitely not the proper way to claim credit!
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: The Quincy truly are an evil faction - they don't even spare their own comrades.
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: I don't know why, but the scene in front of me feels strangely familiar...
[Lille Barro]: You Shinigami think you're so righteous? When Kurosaki Ichigo invaded Soul Society, you also fought against your own people!
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Hmph, you should stop trying to deflect blame onto us. You're still trying to claim individual credit at this critical juncture. I don't think you could defeat Ichigo Kurosaki even if you all attacked together, let alone while fighting among yourselves.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Let's look at this from a positive perspective. Actually, this Quincy's sneak attack might have saved his ally! Otherwise, when that lightning girl rushed directly at Kurosaki Ichigo, it might have been the end for her.
[Askin Nakk Le Vaar]: Well, that actually makes considerable sense...
[Aizen Sosuke]: I suspect I may have used Kyoka Suigetsu on all of them...
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Yes, Master Aizen! Otherwise, why would they be so confident despite being so obviously outmatched?
In addition to the real-world reactions, the Quincy on screen were already arguing fiercely among themselves.
Soon after, three more members of the Sternritter appeared, each claiming they wanted to take credit for defeating Ichigo.
It seemed like all eight of them were prepared to fight each other rather than coordinate against their actual enemy.
The audience could only complain in complete bewilderment...
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: I genuinely don't understand their thought process. Do they really want to fight Kurosaki Ichigo individually and claim all the glory?
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: Even if all eight of you attacked together, you probably wouldn't achieve anything meaningful, right?
[Tier Harribel]: Even without having fought Kurosaki Ichigo personally, I wouldn't display such foolish reasoning!
[Ichimaru Gin]: This is genuinely fascinating. Could it be that Ichigo Kurosaki's current state appears different from that of ordinary powerful fighters? Indeed, his apparent spiritual pressure seems far less intimidating than during his Final Getsuga Tensho transformation...
[Aizen Sosuke]: However, I don't believe Kurosaki Ichigo is significantly weaker now than he was during that previous state.
[Aizen Sosuke]: It could even be said that precisely because Kurosaki Ichigo's level is so incredibly high, or because he actively conceals his strength and appears deceptively approachable, these Quincy feel overconfident and believe they can still compete.
[Aizen Sosuke]: To put it more philosophically, this represents a return to simplicity - where mountains are simply mountains and water is simply water...
At this moment, Aizen had become Ichigo's biggest supporter! And others really had no way to refute his analysis!
In the Wandenreich, after witnessing Kurosaki Ichigo's tremendous reputation and unfathomable strength, the actual participants like Candice and Bazz-B could only gasp in disbelief and completely question their life choices.
The other Quincy looked at them with expressions of pure bewilderment!
Why did they dare to fight Kurosaki Ichigo?
Such a powerful opponent should require the Royal Guard, the captains, or even His Majesty himself to handle! Facing such overwhelming strength, just sensing his spiritual pressure should make anyone want to avoid him as much as possible!
Who had given them such misplaced courage?
At this moment, countless viewers eagerly anticipated how Ichigo Kurosaki would teach these arrogant fools a proper lesson.
However, something completely unexpected happened in the scene.
A beam of light that shot straight into the sky suddenly erupted from the Quincy palace.
WHOOSH!
At this moment, the Quincy King Yhwach appeared once again.
He looked at Ichigo Kurosaki from a distance and spoke with obvious satisfaction:
"Ichigo Kurosaki, the one who leads us toward the light!"
"Thank you so much - because of you, I was able to break into the Soul King Palace!"
"The clothing you're currently wearing was woven from the bones and hair of the Zero Squad members, forming what's known as the Oken."
"It was specifically created to break through the seventy-two layer barrier between the Soul King Palace and the Seireitei."
"Of all the garments that Shinigami possess, there is no better defensive equipment than this."
"It's precisely because of that incredibly strong protection that after you pierced through the seventy-second barrier, the defensive system cannot close again for six thousand seconds."
At this moment, Yhwach was thanking his "son" Ichigo Kurosaki for providing such perfect assistance!
When Ichigo heard this revelation, he was immediately shocked and horrified!
Is it because of me that they now have this opportunity to assault the Soul King Palace?
This Yhwach was truly a master strategist!
Filled with anger and self-blame, Ichigo quickly rushed toward Yhwach's position.
But before he could reach his target, the powerful female Quincy "P" Meninas intercepted him and knocked him back with a single devastating punch!
"Do you really think you have any chance of pursuing His Majesty with so many of us blocking your path?"
Afterward, Ichigo kept searching for opportunities to break through the Quincy blockade and reach Yhwach.
At this critical moment, reinforcements for Ichigo finally appeared on the battlefield. Byakuya Kuchiki, Renji Abarai, and others quickly arrived to engage his enemies and clear a path.
After hearing these revelations, the audience erupted in shock once again.
[Kurotsuchi Mayuri]: I see now! So this was Yhwach's plan all along? Indeed, those six thousand seconds represent a massive vulnerability in our defenses.
[Unohana Retsu]: Incredible! Just when Kurosaki Ichigo obtained such powerful new abilities and returned triumphantly, it actually provided Yhwach with the perfect opportunity.
[Shutara Senjumaru]: This relates directly to the new garments I created for Kurosaki Ichigo... Damn it! I never imagined he would focus specifically on that six-thousand-second barrier cooldown period.
[Kirinji Tenjiro]: But this revelation is actually fortunate - now that we can see his strategy, we won't be caught off guard by similar tactics in the future.
[Ichimaru Gin]: How fascinating! The equipment that Royal Guard provided to Ichigo Kurosaki was actually an integral part of Yhwach's master plan.
[Aizen Sosuke]: It appears we can find justification for everything Yhwach did previously. They deliberately broke Ichigo Kurosaki's sword specifically to force him to travel to the Soul King Palace for Zanpakuto reforging.
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: I was wondering why they deliberately allowed Ichigo Kurosaki to escape before! It seems there was always a hidden conspiracy!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Exactly! Kurosaki Ichigo, I am the only one who genuinely treats you as a son! In my heart, you have long transcended being a simple experiment! This Yhwach is merely using you as a tool!
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Thank you so much for that insight, Aizen! And damn that Yhwach! I will never allow you to manipulate me again!
[Lille Barro]: Haha, calling it conspiracy and manipulation - such harsh accusations! His Majesty and Haschwalth were being merciful from the beginning when they spared his life.
[Jugram Haschwalth]: Even without this particular method, there would have been alternative approaches available. His Majesty has prepared for every contingency.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: His Majesty choosing not to eliminate Ichigo Kurosaki immediately represents the greatest mercy possible!
Of course, although the scene in the projection was quite revealing, in the real world, Yhwach could only frown with growing concern.
"It seems the exposure of these future events may not be entirely beneficial for our cause..."
"This way, they'll have opportunities to directly counteract my carefully laid plans."
"Even if we still want to assault the Soul King Palace, we'll probably need to find completely different methods."
Yhwach, who had always relied on intricate scheming and manipulation, found himself in an unexpected dilemma.
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