Chapter 274 - Approval
After all these years, Isshin Kurosaki had come to terms with reality. Regardless of how many unseen hands had orchestrated Ichigo's birth, the fact remained: Ichigo was his son. Nothing could change that. Isshin sighed, "Urahara, I told you from the start; this child has his own life. I won’t interfere with the path he chooses. Now that he has chosen to become a Shinigami, I entrust his future to you."
"Don't worry, Captain Shiba. With Ichigo...
2024-08-25 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 272 - Ah Chang Enters the Palace
Chen Hong, leaving the palace, went straight to the Smoke and Waves Pleasure Barge.
"Damn it!" he cursed inwardly. "Making this esteemed eunuch personally run this errand! I hope that barge is still docked. Otherwise, I’ll have to search for it on the river."
Hurrying to the docks, he saw the familiar, multi-storied silhouette of the Smoke and Waves Pleasure Barge from afar.
Relieved, he straightened his back, ado...
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Chapter 107 - The Turbulent Wano Country
It happened one night.
Izo and Kanata were discussing gifts to celebrate the birth of the Rommel Emperor's first child when hurried footsteps echoed in the hallway. A figure burst into the office without even knocking.
It was Scotch.
“What’s the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?”
“This is bad, Kanata! Izo too! Oden’s Vivre Card is shrinking!!”
“What?!”
Izo reacted to Scotch’s w...
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Chapter 271 - The Eunuch’s Schemes
The banquet concluded. Fan Li departed the Great Ming imperial palace and returned to his home in Beiting Alley.
As he stepped through the gate, Lu Fubao greeted him. Holding baby Diao Chan, she was enjoying the afternoon sun in the courtyard.
“What’s wrong?” A woman’s intuition was sharp. With a single glance, she could tell that the solemn expression on Fan Li’s face signified something of great importance was wei...
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Chapter 273 - Ichigo Kurosaki vs. Ikkaku Madarame
Bam!
“Ouch!”
Seeing Shino Madarame running towards him, Ikkaku Madarame breathed a sigh of relief. While she had lost her spiritual pressure, at least his little sister was alive. However, this didn't mean he wasn't angry.
He punched Shino, sending her sprawling to the ground. Then, grabbing her by the collar, he pulled her close and yelled, “What the hell were you thinking, Shino? Why did you give yo...
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Chapter 272 - Shino Madarame
In the World of the Living, above Karakura Town, a white light appeared, and a Senkaimon opened.
A young woman, clad in a black shihakushō, emerged from the portal. She had medium-length, wavy black hair. Her eyes and eyebrows, if on a man's face, would have given him a fierce and intimidating look. But on her, they somehow added to her mischievous charm.
A black Hell Butterfly fluttered before her, guiding her way. The girl followe...
2024-08-23 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 106 - The Return of Shiki
– The first escape from Impel Down.
Previously known as the inescapable prison, Impel Down, had never experienced a successful breakout. Until now. Shiki, the “Golden Lion”, severed his own legs and escaped using his Devil Fruit ability. It was a feat that captivated the world.
With the admiral of a grand pirate fleet on the loose, it was natural to assume that the seas would be plunged into chaos once again – but contra...
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Chapter 270 - Assassination
“Xue Susu, to appear before His Majesty!”
An eunuch’s high-pitched voice pierced the air, adding a touch of color to the otherwise dull vegetarian feast.
Xue Susu's entrance was a spectacle. As the palace musicians played a light and elegant melody, she glided into the plaza like a gentle breeze. Dressed in pink silk robes that flowed like flower petals, she wore a delicate flower ornament on her forehead. Her steps were measure...
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Chapter 271 - Bridging the Gap
In the end, the Quincy Empire had been defeated. Yhwach, having a portion of his power sealed, had been vanquished by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto and forced into a thousand-year slumber.
In terms of potential, Yhwach surpassed Ichibei Hyōsube, who, in turn, surpassed Ailin. After all, as long as humans existed, Yhwach could continue to grow, eventually reaching the Soul King’s level.
“Black” and “swords,” however, were...
2024-08-22 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 269 - The Banquet of Benevolence
The scene was bizarre and almost comical. Every guest invited to the Emperor’s Banquet of Benevolence, including Fan Li, was ushered into a bathing chamber for a ritual cleansing and change of clothes. But the garments provided by the palace were, without exception, Daoist robes.
Once the guests took their seats at the banquet, held in the open-air plaza outside the Golden Luan Palace, the sight that greeted them was even mor...
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Chapter 105 - A Day in the Life of a Certain Archaeologist
Robin awoke from her slumber. It was a little late for morning. The position of the sun suggested it was just before noon.
She had apparently dozed off while reading. She had eaten breakfast early, and her stomach was now growling.
She left the sparsely furnished room she had been given, locked the door, and headed for the dining hall.
She had only been here for a few days, and the only locations s...
2024-08-21 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 268 - The Imperial Decree
The morning air along the Qinhuai River was crisp and invigorating. As countless guests watched with knowing smiles, Fan Li disembarked the Smoke and Waves Pleasure Barge.
He spotted his carriage in the distance, Jing Wudi disguised as the coachman. His mission had been fruitful. Time to go home.
Fan Li carried a large bag and a small one. The large bag contained the Top Scholar’s outer robe. Not only was it beautifully crafte...
2024-08-21 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 270 - Potential
“For you, it’s not over yet. But for me, it is.”
Ailin paused, turning back to face Zaraki.
“Your limit is only this much. It’s pointless to continue. Zaraki, when you’ve mastered your Zanpakutō’s power, come fight me again.”
With those words, he vanished, leaving behind a roaring Zaraki. However, Zaraki’s battle lust soon subsided.
Decades of training had strengthened his body and his will. This allowed him...
2024-08-21 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 104 - A Bouquet for the Future (Part 2)
The island was engulfed in a relentless rain of cannon fire.
On a stretch of sandy beach, illuminated by the raging flames, two figures stood facing each other. Kanata, observing the man illuminated by the inferno consuming the island, couldn’t help but click her tongue.
“Berg… Another troublesome opponent,” she muttered.
“It’s a surprise you know my name, considering this is our first encounter,...
2024-08-20 17:00:11 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 267 - Extortion
Chen Deyan was a good man!
Fan Li wanted to simply give him Xue Susu’s painting for free. Unfortunately, that would be incredibly suspicious. So, he had to follow the proper procedures.
“This is difficult…” Fan Li said, feigning reluctance. “Grand Master Xue just gifted me this painting last night. Now, this morning, I’m selling it to the Top Scholar? If word of this gets out, everyone will mock me for being a vulgar merchant,...
2024-08-20 17:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 269 - Devour, Nozarashi!
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
To the Eleventh Division members, Zaraki and Ailin’s movements were no longer visible. They could only gauge the intensity of the battle through the deafening roars echoing from the sky and the powerful shockwaves that rippled outwards.
The reason they could even witness these remnants of the fight was due to the captains who had come to observe.
To prevent the shockwaves from spreading too f...
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Chapter 266 - The Top Scholar
Cold sweat trickled down Fan Li's back.
Thankfully, he was using the alias Fan Zhe. Xue Susu clearly hadn't recognized him. Otherwise, given the Great Ci Dynasty's stance towards him, there might have been another corpse floating in the Qinhuai River last night.
Fan Li continued reading Xue Susu’s information.
“Mission: Infiltrate the Great Ming and assassinate Emperor Jiajing.”
What?!
Holy crap!
The Pa...
2024-08-19 17:00:04 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 268 - The Spectators
Furthermore, during Rukia’s assault over a decade ago, Kyōraku had sensed Ailin’s fury, his potential to unleash a devastating purge against the Seireitei’s nobles. But in the end, at Rukia's insistence, he had held back, entrusting the matter to her and allowing her to seek retribution on her own terms.
The captains’ meeting, though brief, focusing solely on Yhwach’s revival and his growing power, had left everyone with a heavy...
2024-08-19 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 103 - A Bouquet for the Future (Part 1)
Kanata once had a woman she admired like an older sister. This woman had taken care of her when she was younger, and they had become quite close. Now, this woman had a bounty on her head and was being targeted by the World Government – there was no way Kanata could stand idly by.
The group, having crossed the Calm Belt, headed for Ohara in the West Blue. However, the winds were unfavorable. Ohara was quite far, and it ...
2024-08-18 17:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 265 - The Immortal in the Painting
Open the door?
Don’t open the door?
Fan Li couldn’t think of a reason to refuse. After all, this was the Smoke and Waves Pleasure Barge. Would a normal guest refuse a courtesan’s personal visit?
If he acted abnormally, he would surely attract unwanted attention in the Great Ming.
Moreover…
Fan Li couldn’t believe that the famous courtesan would truly offer herself to him. His current identity...
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Chapter 264 - Staying the Night
Fan Li was stunned. Before he could speak, Yan Shifan burst into laughter.
“Just a joke. Don’t be nervous, Master Fan. I’m a generous man. I just like to joke around.” Yan Shifan walked forward and patted Fan Li’s shoulder familiarly.
Generous?
Fan Li’s expression was strange. He had just witnessed Yan Shifan bullying Xu Fan to the point of smashing things and cursing. But he was playing the role of a merchant no...
2024-08-17 17:00:13 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 267 - A Sense of Security
The speaker was Shunsui Kyōraku, the captain of the Eighth Division. While ostensibly reprimanding Kurotsuchi for disrupting the Gotei 13’s unity, he was implicitly demanding evidence to support his accusation that Ailin had aided Yhwach in regaining his strength and planning an attack on the Seireitei.
As if reminded by Kyōraku’s words, Kurotsuchi stopped and snorted coldly.
“Of course, I wouldn’t make such a claim wi...
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Chapter 102 - First Meeting
Mary Geoise, the Holy Land.
Perhaps the most sacred place in the world, the residence of the Celestial Dragons.
Naturally, it was heavily guarded by intelligence agents protecting the World Government, and many Marines from the nearby Marine Headquarters were constantly stationed there as well. However, in all of history, Mary Geoise had never been attacked. Security was more of a formality than a necessity.
Yet, at this very mo...
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Chapter 263 - A Heavenly Price
A servant, holding a scroll, hurried to Xue Susu’s side and whispered in her ear.
The guests all noticed the brief look of surprise on the courtesan’s face before she quickly regained her composure.
“The next item is a late addition to the auction.” Xue Susu took the scroll from the servant, smiled faintly, and slowly unfurled it.
The masterpiece Fan Li had entrusted to the servant was now revealed to all the guests o...
2024-08-16 17:00:14 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 266 - Prophecy
That night, Kaien Shiba had lost his beloved wife. Of course, if not for Captain Ailin's arrival, they might have all ended up crippled, even if they had survived.
Kukaku's severed arm and head injury were evidence of the brutality of the attack. Therefore, Kaien was genuinely grateful to Ailin and Rukia Kuchiki.
However, because of that incident, both Kukaku and Ganju had developed a deep resentment towards Shinigami.
Over the years...
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Chapter 265 - Trust
In Kisuke Urahara's treatment plan, Isshin Shiba had chosen to relinquish his Shinigami powers, merging them with Masaki Kurosaki’s soul to help her suppress the Hollow reiatsu within her. Having lost his Shinigami powers, he entered the Gigai Urahara had created for him, becoming an ordinary human.
Masaki, too, had lost her powers. Her Quincy powers and Ichigo’s Shinigami powers worked together to keep the ever-growing Hollow reiatsu at bay. T...
2024-08-15 17:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 262 - A Clash of Young Masters
Fan Li, the only “audience” to this blatant display of selling official positions, took a sip of his tea. A bold guess gradually formed in his mind.
With his status as a Chu merchant, he had become “neighbors” with the son of the Great Ming’s Grand Secretary.
Was this a coincidence?
Only someone completely unfamiliar with the workings of the officialdom would believe that.
Fan Li had been wondering how...
2024-08-15 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 101 - Negotiation
A blade left untended will rust.
Constant training and sharpening one’s skills – it was easy to say, but few could maintain such discipline.
Even amidst the pressures of daily duties, Kanata never neglected her training. Some of her crew members had grown stronger simply by training alongside her, while others, realizing the insurmountable gap between them and those who sought to become "Pirate King", had their spirits broken.
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Chapter 261 - The Ways of the World
So, Yan Shifan was in the private room next door? Fan Li made a mental note, impressed by Xue Susu’s cleverness.
Yan Shifan was the Minister of Works, a high-ranking official.
Yet, she had addressed him as “Young Master Yan,” deliberately omitting his official title, providing him with a suitable identity for his presence at the Smoke and Waves Pleasure Barge.
After all, the Great Ming Dynasty strictly forbade offi...
2024-08-14 17:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 264 - Auswählen! The Blood Exchange!
“I understand, Captain Ailin.”
Previously, Sōken Ishida had been hesitant to break the agreement, fearing the repercussions for his grandson, Uryu Ishida.
But now, knowing he only had a few years left, his perspective had changed. He had to use these final years to pass on his knowledge to Uryu. No matter what the future held, strength would be Uryu’s greatest asset.
Furthermore, Ailin had implied that S...
2024-08-14 17:00:07 +0000 UTC
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