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Several towering pillars of flame rose from the distant earth, and a fair, bare foot stepped out of the inferno.
Kenpachi Kiganjo's gaze followed upward, seeing Aozaki Reiji's figure emerge from the explosive flames, as casually as if strolling through a garden.
He only felt his body grow hot; the rock-like skin on him seemed to soften under the heatwave, and a burning sensation pricked his skin.
Kenpachi Kiganjo's proud defense made him feel as if he were trapped in a small oven.
The skin unseen beneath the rock gradually reddened, with burn marks appearing everywhere.
"Aozaki Reiji… so what if you really stole that old man's power? I've used Bankai!"
Kenpachi Kiganjo stared at the young man in the distance with a savage glint in his eyes, panting heavily, his expression hideous and terrifying.
He had felt the power of Ryujin Jakka!
That power had transformed him from a "fierce warrior" of Rukongai into a "servant" prostrating before the One King and Five Dukes!
But this time, he didn't want to admit defeat…
He was the Eleventh Division Captain!!
The Tenth Kenpachi who slayed the 9th Kenpachi!
Admit defeat to a mere youth because of a sword's power!?
Was there a funnier joke than this!?
The same sword, but it also depends on whose hand it is in.
And this brat… was not Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto!
"Don't think I'll be afraid of you. Even if you truly possess the power of Ryujin Jakka, it's still just Shikai."
"If my Reiatsu can match that old man's, my Heavenly Rock might not be inferior to Ryujin Jakka."
"What's more, I've used Bankai, so you're still the one who'll die!"
"Then you can try, but you don't have much time left. Or are you doubting the speed of my teacher and two senior brothers?"
Aozaki Reiji grinned, his expression wild.
"You're asking for death!"
Kenpachi Kiganjo roared, his rock skin growing wildly, and his figure expanded another size, like a monstrous small giant.
Bang!!
The ground within several meters caved into a large pit, and stone chips and dust were shaken off by the violent impact.
Kenpachi Kiganjo's figure instantly vanished from its spot.
In a flash, he appeared before Aozaki Reiji, his giant rock fist coming straight for him.
"Giant Rock Fist!"
Perhaps because he had witnessed the power of Shinra Bansho, after using Bankai, he rarely directly attacked Aozaki Reiji with his Zanpakuto.
A Zanpakuto after Bankai is powerful yet fragile.
While it can enhance combat power, once the Zanpakuto's body is damaged, it will leave irreparable harm, at the very least leading to a decrease in Bankai's power.
He was unwilling to take that risk!
Aozaki Reiji completely surrendered his body to Shinra Bansho, his mind more relaxed than ever, even having the leisure to converse with her.
"You seem to use Ryujin Jakka better than I do."
"Because I understand it better," Shinra Bansho said softly, hugging him.
"I understand the essence and power of these Shikai. What you see is what I see. Every Shikai you use comes from my hand, and the workload is immense."
"So, you mean I've actually been using your power all this time? You've really worked hard," Aozaki Reiji said sincerely.
"What about Senluo? What does she do? Has she been slacking off?"
Shinra Bansho extended a finger, teasing the Forgetful Soul Bird perched on his shoulder.
"She's responsible for managing these little ones. Speaking of which, you don't really understand her, do you? She's a difficult child. Let me teach you how to use her!"
"Why does that sound a bit strange?"
"That's not important," Shinra Bansho chuckled. "Listen closely, little Reiji."
This woman really had no respect… Aozaki Reiji thought.
She leaned close to Aozaki Reiji's ear and hummed softly, her voice ethereal, not of this world:
"Heaven and Earth begin, all things are endless. Shinra Bansho!"
Aozaki Reiji was startled, then recited the same words.
Shinra Bansho still burned with flames, but a gust of wind enveloped his entire body.
He moved with Shunpo, his speed instantly reaching its peak, dodging Kenpachi Kiganjo's powerful punch.
Aozaki Reiji opened his mouth in surprise, a flash of enlightenment in his deep eyes.
Shinra Bansho could use multiple Shikai simultaneously!
The moment this thought emerged, a sharp whooshing sound suddenly burst open in front of him.
A colossal stone pillar, like a sharp battle spear breaking through all obstacles, smashed down with immense force!!
"Missed, how is that possible!?"
Kenpachi Kiganjo watched in shock as the stone pillar grazed past Aozaki Reiji, causing not the slightest damage.
He had used this move countless times, and missing was a first.
"His Reiatsu is stronger, so Kyōka Suigetsu's effect is limited, but that guy is an idiot. It's still possible to slightly affect his judgment," Shinra Bansho explained.
Aozaki Reiji nodded slightly at her words.
Reality wasn't an online game of leveling up; even among those with Three Level Reiatsu, there were still differences in strength.
Kenpachi Kiganjo, as an experienced Captain-class Shinigami, had honed his skills for many years at the Three Level Reiatsu level. Although he couldn't reach Two Level Reiatsu, he was much stronger than Aozaki Reiji, a newly promoted Captain-class.
Moreover, he had used Bankai, and his Reiatsu had surged again on top of his Shikai. Trying to use Kyōka Suigetsu to create illusions and confuse him was almost impossible.
Shinra Bansho was teaching him how to fight with the true Shinra Bansho!
Kenpachi Kiganjo swung the rock greatsword in his hand.
Boom!!
A deafening roar suddenly erupted, and golden Sword Pressure roared out like an earthen dragon.
A huge crack, over ten meters long, extended from the sword's front all the way to Aozaki Reiji's side. Broken rocks on both sides of the crack continuously rolled into the center, falling into the abyss.
Stones flew up, and Kenpachi Kiganjo's pupils contracted slightly.
Missed again!?
It wasn't luck; the previous attacks were all aimed!
"Aozaki Reiji, what trick did you pull again?"
Kenpachi Kiganjo sensed the abnormality.
He was battle-hardened; he couldn't make such a low-level mistake twice in a row.
The surrounding pillars of flame rapidly approached, intensifying his anxiety.
The rock armor even showed signs of melting under the extreme heat.
Just as he was momentarily stunned, Aozaki Reiji's blade slashed swiftly.
"Aozaki Reiji" held the burning longsword, a cold sneer on his lips, and said grimly:
"I'll make you pay for bullying little Reiji!"
Aozaki Reiji's heart trembled; this woman seemed to have suddenly become terrifying.
Then…
A powerful, heavy slash struck hard at Kenpachi Kiganjo's neck.
Crack!!
The flaming longsword collided with the giant rock sword. Cracks spread across the rock enveloping the giant sword, stirring up wave after wave of air currents.
The strong winds continuously tore at the remaining tattered rags on Aozaki Reiji's body, his blood-stained figure exuding an incredibly wild aura.
"It's useless, you can't harm the body of Heavenly Rock Reversal!"
Kenpachi Kiganjo sneered at Aozaki Reiji, his figure standing motionless on the ground, reaching out to grab his arm.
Aozaki Reiji chuckled, "I'm not trying to compete in strength with a brute like you."
The flaming longsword vibrated, and the giant rock sword turned entirely crimson. Any moisture in the air that came into contact with it was directly evaporated into steam.
"Ugh…" Kenpachi Kiganjo cried out in pain. The high temperature penetrating his armor caught him off guard.
Clang!
He exerted force with his hand, and sword clashed with sword, sending Aozaki Reiji flying.
Aozaki Reiji used the momentum to leap back, executed a neat flip, and then swung another slash towards Kenpachi Kiganjo's neck.
Boom!
Kenpachi Kiganjo's body swayed. He dodged the slash, but the suddenly ignited arc of flames blurred his vision.
Immediately after, his entire body burst into flames!
Even with his whole body covered in rock, he couldn't avoid becoming fuel for these extremely hot flames!
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