Aozaki Reiji stood still, seemingly waiting for him to attack.
Shūsuke Amagai sneered, his face full of disdain and mockery, and said, "Not drawing your blade? Standing in front of me empty-handed, are you an idiot?"
His tone was filled with contempt, as if Aozaki Reiji in front of him was nothing more than an insignificant ant.
"Or do you think this is enough to guard against the Bakkōtō's ability?"
"But what's the difference between a Shinigami who has lost his Zanpakuto and an ant?"
His voice carried a condescending air, as if ridiculing Aozaki Reiji's ignorance.
"And I regret to inform you, the Bakkōtō can not only prevent Zanpakuto liberation but also suppress a Shinigami's spiritual power."
"As a Shinigami, you have no chance of winning!"
His laughter echoed in the air, full of arrogance and wildness.
It was as if he had completely forgotten the scene where he was kicked away by Kuna Mashiro just now.
In his opinion, it was impossible for every Shinigami to display such terrifying combat power without relying on their Zanpakuto.
In the original plot, he thought he could defeat Yamamoto by sealing Ryujin Jakka.
Noticing that Aozaki Reiji still hadn't made a move, Shūsuke Amagai looked at him with a mocking gaze.
"It seems you really don't dare to use the power of your Zanpakuto in front of me anymore."
"How foolish. Did you come to me just to seek death? Then I'll grant your wish."
Shūsuke Amagai triumphantly raised his left hand.
At this moment, the Bakkōtō was no longer a mere weapon.
It had transformed into a black dragon coiled around his arm, with sharp, green-glowing blades emerging from its mouth.
Accompanied by strange fluctuations, The power emanating from the blade spread towards Aozaki Reiji and the Zanpakuto at his waist.
This was the unique ability of the Bakkōtō—
Using sound waves to neutralize a Shinigami's spiritual power and prevent the liberation of their Zanpakuto.
Shūsuke Amagai was still somewhat uneasy after all.
Aozaki Reiji's reputation was too great; he had to take more secure measures to completely eliminate the possibility of the other party using his Zanpakuto.
Just then, a strange tremor surged through Shūsuke Amagai's heart.
He instinctively raised his Zanpakuto, holding the large seashell guard at the hilt across his chest as a defense.
Immediately after, an unimaginably immense force transmitted from the seashell guard.
In Shūsuke Amagai's astonished gaze, Aozaki Reiji slowly extended his right hand, his slender index finger seemingly containing an unparalleled power.
Just this single finger made Shūsuke Amagai feel an unprecedented fear.
He tried his best to resist, but found himself utterly powerless to contend.
The next moment, As the Reiatsu on Aozaki Reiji's hand slightly vibrated.
Shūsuke Amagai was instantly sent flying backward as if struck by a cannonball.
Bang!
A deafening crash resounded.
Shūsuke Amagai slammed heavily into the wall.
The wall, unable to bear the impact, collapsed with a roar.
Amidst the swirling dust, His figure disappeared into the ruins, his fate unknown.
"Only this much, and you want to fulfill me? Doesn't seem quite enough!"
Aozaki Reiji's lips curled slightly, revealing a hint of disdain.
He casually waved his hands, as if completely unconcerned by the rather effective attack he had just delivered.
Liberate his Zanpakuto?
What a joke!
If he needed to liberate his Zanpakuto just to fight Shūsuke Amagai, wouldn't that mean he fused with the Hōgyoku for nothing?
A Zanpakuto was completely unnecessary.
Moreover, he didn't even have a true Zanpakuto in the real sense right now.
Even if he wanted to use those abilities, it was merely a matter of a thought.
And could this Bakkōtō stop it?
I don't even have a blade, how can you target it?
Noble card players don't target, don't you understand, kid?!
A thunderous crash came!
Only to see a hand emerge from the ruins.
Immediately after, Shūsuke Amagai slowly crawled out.
Shūsuke Amagai stared intently at the Zanpakuto in his hand.
The cracks on it were clearly visible, causing a chill to surge in his heart.
How was this possible?
That hand, which looked no different from an ordinary person's, with just a gentle flick, caused such heavy damage to his Bankai!
If it weren't for the seashell guard blocking in time, he might have already returned to hell!
What kind of monster was this guy named Aozaki Reiji?
Why was such a monster also a Shinigami?!
Could such a powerful physique be possessed by a Shinigami?
"Time's almost up!"
The voice from ahead was eerily calm.
Shūsuke Amagai's pupils suddenly constricted.
He pushed off with his legs without hesitation, rolling sideways awkwardly.
Immediately after, he lightly tapped his toes on the ground, swiftly moving a distance using Shunpo.
But the aftershock of that powerful Sword Pressure still followed him like a shadow, transforming into a sharp slash that mercilessly landed on him, splattering a mist of blood.
It was hard to imagine that someone could unleash Sword Pressure with a hand blade.
Even more shocking was that the mere aftershock, its power was already no weaker than a Captain-class Shinigami's slash!
"Damn it, what exactly are you, you bastard?!"
Shūsuke Amagai plunged his Zanpakuto into the ground, panting heavily, sweat pouring down like rain.
He looked at Aozaki Reiji, his expression involuntarily twisting.
Unwillingness? Perhaps there was some!
But more than that, it was resentment!
Resentment towards the Kasumioji Family.
Resentment towards Gyōkaku Kumoi.
Resentment towards Yamamoto.
And, resentment towards Aozaki Reiji, who stood in the way of his revenge!
Aozaki Reiji was too strong, so strong it made one despair!
But he couldn't let go of the resentment in his heart.
That revenge for his father's murder had been etched in his heart for hundreds of years.
He wanted to kill Yamamoto to avenge his father!
So he absolutely couldn't fall here.
"Blazing Dragon Fangs!"
Shūsuke Amagai roared, plunging his Raijin・Gyōkaku into the ground.
Large, slender pillars of flame, carrying high temperatures, erupted from underground.
These pillars of flame were like fiery snakes, rushing towards the sky, as if to burn the entire world.
Their temperature was extremely high; the surrounding air was distorted, forming waves of heat.
Boom!
All the pillars of flame gathered towards Aozaki Reiji!
"Die, Aozaki Reiji!"
Amidst Shūsuke Amagai's gloomy roar.
The flames completely engulfed Aozaki Reiji's figure.
"How terrifying, what truly formidable power!"
Kyōraku Shunsui raised his hand, casting Dankū to block the oncoming flames, sighing with a tsk-tsk sound.
"I won. Is this the power my father's spirit in heaven granted me?"
Shūsuke Amagai's gaze lowered, finally turning into a contemptuous look as he glanced at Kyōraku Shunsui.
"Indeed, the Gotei 13 are all a bunch of disgusting guys."
"Facing the death of a comrade, and even his own junior disciple, there's no sadness whatsoever."
"As expected of that old man's disciple, truly cold and ruthless."
Shūsuke Amagai said with a mocking expression.
However, before he finished speaking, Kyōraku Shunsui chuckled and interrupted him:
"You don't really think my little junior disciple is that fragile, do you?"
"It's just flames that can't even break through Dankū; how could they possibly kill my little junior disciple?"
Saying that, Kyōraku Shunsui's eyes turned cold.
That cold gaze seemed to penetrate one's Souls, sending shivers down their spine.
"If you still have the strength, you'd better run away quickly. If you don't run now, you might die."
Shūsuke Amagai's heart suddenly tightened, and he looked at the center of the flames with a horrified expression.
The white haori was still perfectly intact, without even a single scorch mark.
Aozaki Reiji gave him a cold glance, then his body transformed into countless light particles, instantly disappearing from his original spot.
The next moment, When Aozaki Reiji reappeared, he was already in front of Shūsuke Amagai.
"So fast!"
Shūsuke Amagai's eyes were filled with fear.
Wielding the large blade in his hand, he instantly released dozens of fire pillars forming a fiery net, engulfing Aozaki Reiji.
Blazing Dragon Fangs: Flame!
This was the strongest technique he had mastered so far.