Chapter 252 - Bankai - Holy Banner! My Lord is Here
After hearing Urahara’s explanation of the "Mod Soul" and "Soul Soldier" projects, the Visored looked at “Ailin” with a mixture of confusion and embarrassment. They couldn’t believe that the opponent they had been desperately fighting wasn't the real Aizen, but just a copy.
And they had been so thoroughly defeated…
"So, this…"
“You can continue to address me as ‘Aizen.’”
“Alrig...
2024-08-01 22:58:29 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 91 - Marines/Kuro
In Admiral Sengoku’s office at Marine Headquarters.
Sengoku was scolding Garp, who had come to visit as usual, rice crackers in hand, when Berg entered the room to deliver a report.
“Hey, Berg! How are you doing?”
Munching on a rice cracker, Garp greeted Berg before Sengoku, the actual owner of the office, could even speak.
“Garp-chūjō, I strive to be in top condition at all times,” Berg replied with stiff and fo...
2024-08-01 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 250 - Lu Bu's Final Stand
Lu Bu awkwardly soothed the crying infant, but his efforts were futile. The child's cries, loud and piercing, echoed through the forest, driving the hulking warrior to distraction.
"The child is probably hungry," a familiar voice suddenly said from nearby.
Lu Bu froze. He turned in disbelief as he saw figures emerging from the dense foliage, over twenty in total. Among them, he immediately recognized the leader.
Lu B...
2024-08-01 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 90 - Incurable Disease
(Kanata is 21 years old. This happened 4 years before the start of the Great Age of Pirates.)
A few days after receiving Rayleigh’s message, the Oro Jackson arrived at Hachinosu. Roger was immediately taken to the infirmary and examined by Sukura.
It was a sudden development, and there was a chance it could be life-threatening. The Oro Jackson’s doctor also participated in the examination, sharing their opinions and working tog...
2024-07-31 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 249 - Crucial Intelligence
Within the Rivers and Mountains Pavilion at the Fan residence, Fan Li held three intelligence reports in his hands.
The first detailed Hu Zongxian’s dismissal from office and imprisonment.
The second revealed that Crown Prince Wanli was on the verge of death. The Great Ming’s Imperial Astrologer, Lan Daoxing, after consulting the spirits through a divination ritual, had declared that the only way to save the Prince was to s...
2024-07-31 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 251 - How Can An Ant Command A Dragon?
Lurking within the Seireitei was someone who might be even more terrifying than Sōsuke Aizen.
The fact that they had created a Reigai of Aizen suggested that there might be Reigai of other Gotei 13 captains in existence.
The question was, how many of the current captains were genuine, and how many had been replaced?
"Captain Aizen, I learned from that Captain Shiba fellow that your mission was to find the bla...
2024-07-31 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 89 - Whitebeard
The truth was that Kozuki Sukiyaki had been dead for a long time.
Dead men tell no tales. Kurozumi Orochi and Kurozumi Higurashi had no reason to keep him alive. He was an obstacle to their plan to seize control of Wano Country. They had used Sukiyaki's body to frame Kanata.
There was a region in Wano called Ringo, where the climate allowed bodies buried in the ground to remain preserved for hundreds of years.
Normally, it was best ...
2024-07-30 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 248 - The Emperor’s Divine Ability
Within the grand Chao Ge Palace, the heart of the Great Ci Dynasty, the city was draped in white.
Officials wore mourning clothes, citizens donned white headbands, and enormous white banners hung on either side of the palace gates. The spirit tablet of Diao Chan, the Sage Ruler of Fate, was enshrined with the utmost solemnity.
Empress Yao Guang had issued a decree, summoning all female officials to the palace to mourn...
2024-07-30 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 250 - Cutting Through Like Vegetables
Kensei Muguruma struggled to his feet, just in time to witness Love Aikawa's defeat at the hands of "Ailin." In excitement, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Thankfully, ever since witnessing true power during the mission to escort the Ōken with Ailin, Kensei had never slacked off in his training. After gaining the power of "Hollowfication," he had become the most dedicated among the eight Visored.
Thanks to his re...
2024-07-30 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 247 - Death Knell
Outside the imperial palace in the Great Ming capital, Hu Zongxian knelt. For a day and a night, he waited, but Emperor Jiajing didn’t summon him.
Crown Prince Wanli was gravely injured and on the verge of death. He had been rushed to the Imperial Hospital. Once his condition stabilized, he was transferred to the Directorate of Astronomy and handed over to the Imperial Astrologer, Lan Daoxing.
Whether the Crown Prince lived or died, H...
2024-07-29 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 249 - Ōko Yushima
"I've reviewed the Twelfth Division's experiment records. At the time, a researcher named Ōko Yushima, building upon the foundation of 'Temporary Souls,' developed a new type of artificial soul, the 'Mod Soul.'"
Even Urahara, known for his vast knowledge and scientific prowess, couldn't help but express admiration for this Ōko Yushima fellow.
"Temporary Souls" were simply that - temporary. Artificial souls with an ephemeral existence...
2024-07-29 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 88 - The Trap
After a week in Wano Country, Kanata was finally granted an audience with the shogun. She traveled alone to the Flower Capital.
Yasuie had been busy running around, attending to various matters. He had originally planned to accompany her, but it had become impossible. He had gone to the Flower Capital a few days ago, so Kanata ended up going alone. Of course, she hadn’t expected to be surrounded by samurai, their swords drawn, as soon as she ar...
2024-07-28 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 246 - A Merchant’s Wisdom
The allied armies of Wei, Han, and Wu advanced slowly towards Yunzhou City. After their fierce battle against the Ming forces, haste should have been their priority. However, the ‘Fan’ banner fluttering proudly atop the city walls seemed to act as a signal, urging them to slow their advance. Thus, the weary allied armies, re-forming their ranks and straightening their banners, approached the city walls at a leisurely pace.
"Gent...
2024-07-28 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 248 - The Gikon
Bang!
Crack! Crack!
A powerful shockwave erupted from “Ailin’s” index finger. It shattered the single horn on Hiyori Sarugaki’s Hollow mask, then the mask itself. Finally, it struck her forehead, sending her flying backward.
“Hiyori!” Shinji Hirako, who had been right behind her, roared in fury. He hadn’t expected "Aizen" to injure Hiyori so easily. He had been merely a step behind, yet she had already been struck down...
2024-07-28 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 245 - The Sound of Victory
Fan Li's request surprised both men outside the city walls.
Crown Prince Wanli was stunned for a moment. “So that's why I suffered such a crushing defeat! Hu Zongxian colluded with the enemy! Yunzhou City fell so easily! This is clear proof of Hu Zongxian’s treason! I will survive! I will return to the capital and expose his betrayal!”
He glared at Hu Zongxian, burning with hatred and murderous intent.
“Duke Jin o...
2024-07-27 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 247 - The Visored
Boom!
“Playing rough, are we?”
"Ailin," watched the mushroom cloud rise in the distance. "These guys… They don't seem to care about the humans in this world.”
Having inherited the original Ailin's memories, this “Ailin” understood that in the eyes of the Soul Society, humans were the least respected beings in existence.
The Hollows of Hueco Mundo simply saw humans as food. Expecting them to treat humans as equals...
2024-07-27 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 246 - Isshin Shiba vs. Kisuke Urahara
Hum…
A white light appeared in the sky above Karakura Town, unseen by ordinary humans. Two wooden doors materialized, swinging open to reveal a circular, white portal—a Senkaimon.
Two figures emerged from the portal.
They were Shinigami, clad in black shihakushō and white captain's haori.
Sōsuke Aizen, the captain of the 5th Division, and Isshin Shiba, the captain of the 10th Division.
Or rath...
2024-07-26 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 87 - The Unexpected
“Welcome back, George! Boss – wait, Boss, didn’t I see you walking around the harbor this morning…?”
Kanata was greeted with a puzzled question from one of her subordinates as soon as she returned to Hachinosu.
She was just as confused. They had set sail that morning and returned from Rommel Kingdom just now. How could she have already been back?
Had someone impersonated her and infiltrated their base?
“Did you...
2024-07-26 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 244 - Highway Robbery
In the distance, two figures plummeted from the sky towards Yunzhou City. Upon closer inspection, it was an old man carrying a young man, bathed in blood.
“They’ve arrived,” Fan Li murmured atop the city walls. “Release the arrows.”
A volley of spirit-infused arrows shot skyward, defying gravity and piercing the clouds.
The old man, blocked by the barrage of arrows, was forced to halt his descent. He carefully landed...
2024-07-26 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 86 - The Contract
Rommel Kingdom was located on a massive island, even by New World standards. The climate varied drastically. The northern region was a frigid, snow-covered land, while the southern region experienced four distinct seasons, its climate more temperate.
The winters were harsh, but agriculture was possible in the south, making the island self-sufficient. Its strong economy placed it among the most powerful nations in the New World.
A thrivi...
2024-07-25 17:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 243 - Taking the City
Seven hundred thousand troops clashed for a day and a night. Observing the battle from afar, Han Yue couldn’t sleep. Her senses were sharp, as if she could smell the faint scent of blood in the air. Finally, she went to find Fan Li, only to be told he was still resting.
Zhao Tieniu, who had received another one hundred lashes the previous day, stood guard outside the tent. Seeing Han Yue approaching, he had learned his lesson.
He ...
2024-07-25 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 245 - The Mod Soul Deployed
“So, you’ve turned this incident into a trial for Rukia. As long as she delivered that message, for the sake of her growth, I wouldn't target the nobles anymore. And once she’s strong enough, she’ll confront those families, using them as stepping stones to build her reputation.
Those families wouldn’t suffer any real losses, and Rukia, having gained renown, wouldn’t completely eradicate them.
I must say, Captain Ur...
2024-07-25 17:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 85 - The Twilight Pirates
The Twilight Pirates – a crew that had rapidly risen to prominence in recent years.
Their captain was Kanata, the “Dragon Slayer Witch,” who was infamous for being the first person in history to kill a Celestial Dragon. Her bounty exceeded 2.2 billion berries, and even Garp, the Hero of the Marines, considered her a formidable opponent.
Based on Hachinosu in the New World, they engaged in pirate hunting and shipping, expan...
2024-07-24 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 242 - Observing from the Sidelines
Four hundred thousand Great Ming troops marched out of Yunzhou City's western gate, their banners obscuring the sky, their momentum like a surging tide.
Hu Zongxian stood atop the city walls, watching the army disappear into the distance, a sigh escaping his lips.
“Grand Coordinator, the Grand General doesn’t trust us. We don’t need to compete with him for glory!” an assistant general said angrily.
“Sile...
2024-07-24 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 244 - The Solution
However now, the situation was reversed.
According to Kukaku, her sister-in-law, Miyako Shiba, had been a spy sent by the nobles to uncover the Shiba Clan’s secret treasure.
However, during her time with Kaien Shiba, she had fallen deeply in love with him and confessed her true identity.
Furthermore, when the nobles had decided to attack the Shiba Clan, Miyako had invited Ailin’s disciple, Rukia Kuchiki, to their home and inf...
2024-07-24 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 84 - Octavia/Roger
Octavia and Caterina traversed numerous islands, passing through Sabaody Archipelago and Fish-Man Island, before finally reaching the New World.
There were a few instances where people mistook Octavia’s figure for Kanata’s, but they managed to avoid any major incidents and returned to the familiar seas of the New World.
“So this is the New World… The sea itself doesn’t seem any different from Paradise,” Caterina remarked wh...
2024-07-23 17:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 241 - The Army Marches
A ruse of self-inflicted pain?
Hearing these words from Hu Zongxian, the generals who were originally from Yunzhou City immediately believed him.
However, the generals who had arrived with Crown Prince Wanli as reinforcements sneered.
They had already chosen sides, their flattery directed solely at Wanli, distancing themselves from the Yunzhou faction. They wouldn’t support Hu Zongxian's assessment.
“A ruse of self-...
2024-07-23 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 243 - Trouble
The black cat that was Yoruichi Shihōin arched its back, its fur standing on end, as it leaped away with incredible speed.
Boom!
Kukaku Shiba's fist slammed into the floor where the cat had been moments before, creating a gaping hole. Yoruichi, transformed back into her human form, glared at Kukaku.
"Kukaku, what are you doing? Trying to kill me?" Her voice was a deep, masculine rumble, startling to anyone who hadn’t encountered he...
2024-07-23 17:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 83 - Lodestar Island
After parting ways with Roger and his crew at Hachinosu, Kanata and her crew continued their journey for several months.
Across the New World, activity against the Golden Lion Pirates had intensified. It seemed that Shiki's dominance had weakened after their clash with Kanata.
With Shiki preoccupied, Kanata and her crew were free to explore the New World at their own pace by island-hopping towards the edge of the sea.
On an isl...
2024-07-22 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 240 - A Ruse of Self-Inflicted Pain
Crown Prince Wanli unfurled the letter and saw lines of impeccable calligraphy, elegant enough to be passed down through generations.
"I, Fan Li, lead the valiant warriors of Chu from Peng City. My intention is to vanquish the wicked and overthrow the tyrannical Ming.
However, at Zitong Pass, the Ming Chancellor, Zhang Juzheng, has stationed three hundred thousand troops, blocking our army's advance.
I have also ...
2024-07-22 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post