Chapter 294 - Aizen's Demise?
However, before Uryu Ishida and Orihime Inoue could run far, they found themselves cornered in a narrow alleyway.
As darkness descended, a figure in a white haori stood before them that made their hearts skip a beat.
They had been in the Seireitei for almost a day and had learned that the Shinigami wore two types of attire.
One was the black shihakushō. All Shinigami, including Ichigo, wore these uniforms. In addition to the ...
2024-09-16 17:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 125 - Bearing the Unalterable Past
Two weeks had passed since the battle on Skypiea. Kuro and David's funerals had been held, the medical team was still bustling about tending to Kanata's injuries, and a minor commotion had occurred when Octavia's body was cremated when she was mistaken for Kanata. But those were the only issues that had arisen.
The other executives had mostly recovered and returned to their duties, and the uninjured subordinates were busy wit...
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Chapter 294 - The Rivers and Mountains Go Board
Ascending the barren mountain, they reached the Tomb of King Jie.
Fan Li had once visited the tomb of the First Emperor Qin. He had witnessed the grandeur of its underground palace, the imposing might of the Terracotta Army (the 12 Golden Men), the luxurious splendor of the Epang Palace, and the profound mystery of its simulated immortal realm.
He had also read about the Han emperors’ tombs, plundered by Dong Zhu...
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Chapter 293 - A Matter of Perspective
After all, Yhwach, as the son of the Soul King and leader of the Quincy, his Almighty ability, much like Head-Captain Yamamoto’s Ryūjin Jakka, was no secret.
It seemed he had been mistaken. This Ryoka invasion was unrelated to the Quincy. These individuals were truly just teenagers from the World of the Living. Teenagers, in the Soul Society, would typically be children under 1.2 meters tall.
No, unless they matured menta...
2024-09-15 17:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 293 - The King’s Tomb
South of the Southern Ridge Mountains.
The path forward ended abruptly. A wall of mountains, towering and vast, stood before them, blocking their way. It was a natural barrier, stretching for thousands of miles, instantly dispelling any thought Fan Li had of finding a way around it.
Fly over?
That seemed impossible as well.
Dense fog shrouded the mountains above them and swirling mists accompanied by the rumbling of th...
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Chapter 292 - Wreak Havoc
Beads of cold sweat trickled down Ikkaku Madarame’s forehead. While Captain Ailin rarely involved himself in the Eleventh Division’s affairs, leaving most matters to Vice-Captain Zaraki, those who had served in the division for over a decade, especially those who had witnessed the battles between Ailin and Zaraki, knew better than to treat Ailin as a mere figurehead.
Zaraki had repeatedly challenged Ailin, and each time, he had been utter...
2024-09-14 17:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 124 - Inherited Will
Kanata’s attack, empowered by Muramasa, sliced deep into Octavia’s flesh. It was a fatal blow. Even a monster like her wouldn't survive such a grievous wound. And, more importantly, she was alone.
“Ha… Ha…!”
Her left hand, scorched by lightning, gripped her spear. Her right, in slightly better condition, held Muramasa. She glared at Octavia, who lay sprawled on the ground, unmoving. Realizing her opponent had been defeate...
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Chapter 292 - Departure for Nanchao
"Fan Li, what's wrong?" Xiang Ning noticed the troubled expression on his face and asked with concern.
Fan Li had already ended his conversation with the system. He returned to reality and gaze at Xiang Ning with a complex look in his eyes.
"Your Majesty, you will never know what this humble servant just experienced."
Ten years?
Annihilate the Great Ci Dynasty?
Although Fan Li had long accepted that his confl...
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Chapter 291 - The Annihilation Mission
The resonant sound of a chime echoed through the Renshou Palace within the Great Ming’s Western Park.
Inside, Grand Secretary Yan Song, Junior Grand Secretary Xu Jie, Grand Secretary Gao Gong, Minister of Works Yan Shifan, and a host of other officials performed the grand kowtow, three kneels and nine prostrations, before the Emperor's throne.
Once the formalities were complete, the court session began.
“Your Maje...
2024-09-13 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 123 - Black Lightning
Carrying Kuro and David in his arms, George used a piece of cloud he had sliced off to indirectly transport Feiyun and the others back to the ship. Covered in the blood of his two comrades, he flew through the air, seemingly unconcerned about his appearance.
“Don’t die on me, you two…!”
“Hehehe… I think I might have lost too much blood this time…”
Kuro had experienced a brutal form of torture on a certain islan...
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Chapter 291 - Defeat
In that instant, the world seemed to lose all color and turned gray. Time appeared to stand still, the blood dripping from Ichigo Kurosaki's wounds was hanging motionless in the air.
A figure in a long black coat, emerged from the distance. They slowly approached, passing Ikkaku Madarame and stopping before Ichigo.
Ichigo's eyes widened in alarm.
“Old Man… Zangetsu?”
Old Man Zangetsu, the spirit of his Zanpakutō, wasn’t ...
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Chapter 122 - A King's Disposition
"Rocks…?"
Kanata looked at the man before her with suspicion.
Rocks' wanted poster was no longer in circulation. She might have encountered it if she had actively searched for it, but she had never been interested, so she had no idea what he looked like.
Was this man truly Rocks?
And why was he here? Rocks was supposed to be dead… countless questions raced through her mind.
"If you’re here… Does that m...
2024-09-12 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 290 - A Dead End, A New Path
The purple mist spread like a living thing, creeping across the snow-covered earth. Wherever it touched, grass withered, ice melted, and the ground cracked.
The remains of the inn - a pile of broken bricks and shattered tiles – lay in the mist’s path. Wood rotted and dissolved, tiles crumbled to dust.
Gao Gong watched in horror.
Chen Yiqin, unable to contain his fear, warned, “This is a Unity Realm poison master! ...
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Chapter 290 - Ryumon Hōzukimaru
Ichigo Kurosaki had been wary when he heard Ikkaku Madarame call upon his Zanpakutō’s name. His instincts were confirmed. As Zangetsu clashed against Ikkaku’s Hōzukimaru, the spear split in two, connected by a chain.
A nunchaku?
The severed half of the spear, whistling through the air, swung towards Ichigo’s head.
Clang!
Ichigo raised his left hand to block the attack.
“Ikkaku,” he said, looking up a...
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Chapter 121 - Silhouette
While Kanata and Octavia clashed on Angel Island, a lone man visited the Twilight Pirates’ ship, floating in the sky.
“Hmm… I am the Knight of the Sky,” he announced.
Izo’s eyes widened in recognition as the middle-aged man with a full beard introduced himself. He recognized the man clad in silver armor.
“Gan Fall! You’re safe!”
“Hmm? You know me… You’re Blue Sea dwellers, aren’t you?”
“Blue ...
2024-09-11 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 289 - Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Ikkaku Madarame
Satisfied with Uryu's restraint, Ailin shifted his attention away from the battle. He had obtained what he sought.
Within his Innate Domain, Unlimited Blade Works, Ailin's clone channeled his spiritual pressure, transforming it into blue lines that formed the outline of an Asauchi, a blank Zanpakutō. Countless “Sword Elements” surged towards the Asauchi, converging upon it. Guided by Ailin's will, they coalesced, ...
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Chapter 289 - Born Without Hope, Only Death Remains
Gao Gong, Minister of Rites and Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Cabinet, was an eighth-rank Unity Realm cultivator, just like Xu Jie.
He had once held the third seat within the Grand Secretariat, until Zhang Juzheng, by sacrificing a century of his lifespan to save Crown Prince Wanli, had surpassed him in merit.
Gao Gong was a member of the “clear stream” faction. He was a man of integrity, with a strong and...
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Chapter 120 - Sign
Kanata channeled her Haki into the ice, constructing a massive dome. This was "Niflheim Silver World"— an inescapable domain where she could freely manipulate the frigid air. The temperature within the dome plummeted as a constant stream of icy air swirled, relentlessly draining her opponent's body heat. It was a secret technique that had even rendered the "Golden Lion" himself helpless.
However, Octavia was a lightning-wielding Logia user. The en...
2024-09-10 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 288 - Assassin from the Clear Stream
Hu Zongxian and his entourage pressed on through the wind and snow, continuing until nightfall. The winter sun had quickly set.
Hu Zongxian estimated it was impossible to reach the Tongzhou garrison tonight. With his cultivation, he could have easily made the journey, but his companions were far weaker. He couldn’t push them too hard.
Thankfully, just off the main road ahead, a farmstead with a welcoming red lantern...
2024-09-10 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 288 - Rejection of Phenomena
“Damn… Damn it!” the Thirteenth Division Shinigami cursed under his breath with a wry smile. He rolled his eyes and slumped to the ground, unconscious.
“Let’s go, Orihime.”
After defeating the Shinigami, Uryu called out to Orihime, and they fled. The commotion had already attracted the attention of nearby Shinigami.
Sadly, if Uryu had been alone, he could have used Hirenkyaku, the Quincy movement technique, ...
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Chapter 119 - The Woman Who Commands Lightning
A lone woman sat upon a throne within the God's Shrine. With her lightning-infused body and exceptional Observation Haki, she could easily eavesdrop on every conversation within the airspace surrounding Skypiea. Yet, she consciously ignored them all. Kanata's arrival was all that mattered. Everything else was a mere triviality. Uninterested in any other developments, she remained immobile and focused solely on her objective.
2024-09-09 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 287 - A Wager Outside the City
Winter had arrived, blanketing the land in a thousand miles of snow. Ordinary citizens couldn’t even leave their homes, forced to endure the harsh weather, subsisting on meager rations of stored grain and pickled vegetables.
The heart of winter was a terrible time for war.
Marching, transporting supplies, engaging in battle—all were incredibly difficult.
Yet, an imperial edict descended, summoning Hu Zongxian, Gra...
2024-09-09 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 287 - Sorry, I'm A Ryoka!
Before entering the Seireitei, Yoruichi Shihōin had warned Ichigo Kurosaki and his companions about the terrifying strength of the Gotei 13 captains. Even at their strongest, they were no match for the thirteen captains.
Furthermore, they had Orihime Inoue, their “weak link,” to consider.
Undeniably, Orihime's abilities were potent. Her "Rejection of Phenomena" could heal injuries and even reverse events. While her healing ...
2024-09-09 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 118 - Priests and Power
While Bodai didn't appear particularly strong, Kaie had seen countless enemies defeated after underestimating their opponents. When it came to combat, she refused to be careless or underestimate her enemies.
"Teach, be ready," she warned.
"Hmm? Oh, alright."
Kaie lowered her stance and charged.
Bodai was surprised by her speed. He tried to defend himself, but it was too late. Kaie landed a blow to distract him, then ci...
2024-09-08 17:00:14 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 286 - Imperial Favor for Xue Susu
The Immortal in the Painting.
It was the Painting Sage’s exclusive divine ability.
According to the information provided by the system, Fan Li knew that this technique allowed the Painting Sage to store her cultivation within a painting, enabling her to appear as a mortal and undetectable. This explained how Xue Susu had managed to deceive Emperor Jiajing and become one of his imperial consorts.
As a man from the...
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Chapter 285 - Posing as a Divine Physician
When Hu Zongxian heard the words "Emperor of Great Jin," two other words immediately sprung to mind: Rebellious scoundrel! Did a band of rebels truly dare to establish themselves within the Great Ming Dynasty?
A surge of killing intent welled up within him. He was about to attack the man before him without hesitation.
Hu Zongxian could clearly sense the man’s cultivation – first-rank Unity Realm, a rare expert indee...
2024-09-07 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 286 - The Curtain Rises
Both powers within Ichigo Kurosaki, his Hollow power and his Quincy power, originated from extraordinary sources.
His Hollow power stemmed from the Vasto Lorde, White. His Quincy power was derived from his mother, Masaki Kurosaki, a pure-blood Quincy directly descended from Yhwach.
Both powers were imbued with Masaki’s love for Ichigo. It could be said that, during her pregnancy, she had nurtured both “spirits” within him, p...
2024-09-07 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 117 - A Gathering Storm on Skypiea
The ship, carried by multiple giant shrimp, traversed the island’s interior, ascending a river until it reached a massive lake with an altar at its center. There, the ship was unceremoniously deposited. Due to the shallowness of the lakebed, the vessel ran aground, rendered completely immobile.
“Good grief, those idiots went overboard…” Kuro remarked.
Apparently, the ship had been too large for a single shrimp t...
2024-09-07 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 116 - Skypiea
“To a Sky Island?”
Inuarashi, seeing Izo preparing to depart after spending a night on Zou, asked, “Leaving already?”
“We’re heading to a Sky Island,” Izo replied.
Inuarashi stroked his chin with a nostalgic expression on his face.
“It brings back memories. When Oden-sama and I rode the Knock Up Stream, I thought I was going to die.”
“Indeed. I truly believed I was going to meet my end that day… But w...
2024-09-06 17:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 285 - Five Times Stronger
Ganju Shiba disappeared through the hole he had created, leaving Ichigo Kurosaki standing alone in the alleyway. Ichigo didn't react to Ganju's sudden departure. They weren't truly allies, after all. Ichigo and his companions had come to the Seireitei to rescue Shino Madarame, while Ganju had only accompanied them to ensure the stability of the reishi within the cannon projectile. He had no obligation to risk his life for them.
What m...
2024-09-06 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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