Chapter 62 - The Sea Forest
Deep within the Sea Forest, it lay hidden.
A stone tablet inscribed with ancient characters, its language understood by few in the present day, its very reading forbidden by the World Government. Those who knew of its existence referred to it as a "Road Poneglyph."
"...It's truly here. But..."
Kanata had been aware of this Road Poneglyph's existence, a faint memory from a distant past. However, she hadn't expected to find two.
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Chapter 205 - The Sage Ruler's Sermon
On the third day, Sage Ruler Yao Guang’s grand procession departed the main gate of the Great Chu imperial palace. Passing through the four main streets—Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Azure Dragon, and Black Tortoise—they arrived at the platform erected for her sermon.
The platform, though a temporary structure built entirely of wood, was lavishly decorated, its golden hues and intricate carvings radiating splendor. Atop the p...
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Chapter 208 - Harribel's Transformation
Booms echoed through the air as cliffs crumbled. The Hollows dwelling within scrambled to escape. The stronger ones managed to flee before the explosions, suffering only minor injuries from the shockwaves. Those who were too slow were either killed outright or buried beneath the rubble.
Two figures, one clad in blue, the other in white, clashed between the cliffs. Each impact unleashed a deafening roar, generating invisible shoc...
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Chapter 61 - Fishman Island
Two weeks later.
Having brought Gloriosa and Kaie on board, completed the necessary preparations, and coated their ships, they were finally ready to set sail.
After nearly three years in the first half of the Grand Line – Paradise – they were finally heading towards the New World.
"Did you forget anything?" Kanata asked.
"Supplies, coating, Log Pose – everything's ready."
They had already purchased a Log Pose f...
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Chapter 204 - Interrogation
Within the imperial palace of the Great Chu, an unusual sight unfolded. Two dragon thrones, one occupied by a man, the other by a woman, faced each other across a long table laden with a lavish spread of delicacies. The man was Xiang Chong, the Emperor, and the woman was Sage Ruler Yao Guang.
Yao Guang had graced Peng City with her presence, offering sermons and teachings to the women of the Great Chu. Given her esteemed status, the imperia...
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Chapter 207 - Tier Harribel
Now that Nnoitra had become an Arrancar, his power had increased tenfold. He was certain that if he encountered that female Vasto Lorde again, he would be able to defeat her. This time, he would show her the true meaning of "survival of the fittest"!
…
Inside Las Noches, Ailin opened his eyes, having completed his daily power enhancement.
Ulquiorra Cifer, the 4th Espada, stood silently below the throne, patiently awaiting his ...
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Chapter 206 - The Most Terrifying Swordmanship
Seeing Rukia reach her limit, Ailin quickly called a halt to their spar.
Clang!
As soon as Ailin spoke, Rukia's grip loosened, and her Asauchi clattered to the ground.
"Haah... haah..."
Rukia leaned forward, hands on her knees, gasping for breath. The fear in her eyes hadn't faded. If she had a choice, she never wanted to fight Teacher Ailin again. The feeling of being completely seen through, every move...
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Chapter 203 - You Are Unjust, I Am Unrighteous
Night had fallen, and the Rivers and Mountains Pavilion blazed with light. Fan Li sat at his desk, facing a mountain of memorials. The affairs of state were indeed burdensome; even for a traitor, being a high-ranking official was no easy task. However, Lu Fubao wasn't by his side.
The earlier conflict between the two women had alarmed Fan Li. For Lu Fubao's safety, he had sent her back to her father, Lu Chunqiu, who had c...
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Chapter 205 - Data Kendo?
Rukia had nearly been driven to despair by Byakuya's harsh training. Knowing this, she couldn't help but worry about Byakuya's own state of mind after being so thoroughly and humiliatingly defeated by Ailin.
"Don't you worry, Rukia," Ailin said, gently ruffling her hair. "Byakuya is much stronger than you think. This might even help him finally move on from Hisana's death."
Ailin let out a small sigh. "Otherwise, he'll just keep walking...
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Chapter 60 - Shakky's Rip-off Bar
The day after Kanata and her crew had decimated the human trafficking rings and human shops in Sabaody Archipelago, she sat in the spacious dining hall, perusing the newspaper while enjoying her meal.
One particular headline caught her eye, and her eyes widened in surprise.
The news of Zephyr’s retirement from the front lines was a shock, even to Kanata.
She had fought him twice. While she hadn't lost, he had proven to b...
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Chapter 202 - A Play of Two Women
Outside the Rivers and Mountains Pavilion at the Fan residence, a sense of serenity hung in the air. Sage Ruler Han Yue had visited the Fan residence several times, but each visit had been unannounced, and this trip was no exception. She found herself drawn to the picturesque beauty of the pavilion, with its miniature mountains, tranquil waters, and meticulously crafted landscape.
After a leisurely stroll around the artificial lake, H...
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Chapter 59 - Human Trafficking
Kuro, held roughly by his captors, was fitted with a collar and thrown into a cell.
His head hit the floor with a thud, and he groaned. “Ouch! Can’t you be a little more careful?!”
“Shut up… You’re being sold as a slave. Stay quiet, like the others.”
Looking around, Kuro saw nothing but despair. Those around him were slaves, waiting to be auctioned off. They had no hope for the future.
“We haven't had mu...
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Chapter 204 - Fear
Synchronization was an ability granted to Ailin by his "Innate Domain: Unlimited Blade Works."
This ability allowed him to analyze a wider range of objects, deepening his understanding of them.
After all, "Unlimited Blade Works" could replicate things beyond just swords.
However, the replicated items were always one level lower than the originals.
But in the world of Bleach, where "anything could become a Zanpakutō ability," as lo...
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Chapter 201 - The Land of Women
Within the Rivers and Mountains Pavilion at the Fan residence, Fan Li invited the three envoys to sit, but they hesitated, glancing nervously at Han Yue, standing beside him. Fan Li understood.
“Sage Ruler…”
“Call me Han Yue,” she interrupted. “Would you address Qing Qiu as ‘Sage Ruler’? Why are you so distant with me? Do you favor some over others?”
Fan Li was taken aback. He had nearly died at her hands. ...
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Chapter 58 - The Search
Sabaody Archipelago was vast.
Composed of seventy-nine Yarukiman Mangrove trees, the largest mangrove species in the world, the archipelago spanned a considerable area.
Each tree was numbered, creating distinct districts within the archipelago.
Moreover, its proximity to Marine Headquarters and the presence of a Marine garrison meant that the area was under constant surveillance.
However, the sheer size of Sabaody Archipelago ...
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Chapter 200 - Edict of Self-Reproach
Sage Ruler Yao Guang departed as unexpectedly as she had arrived, leaving a trail of stunned silence in her wake.
The five kingdoms conquering the Great Ming? Such boldness!
The guests in the mourning hall were speechless.
‘Truly worthy of Elder Sister,’ Han Yue’s admiration for Yao Guang deepened.
Sayings like "women are no less capable than men" were mere pleasantries. In her eyes, Yao Guang far surpassed ...
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Chapter 203 - Fury
"And now, tell me, what have you taught Rukia?"
"One year…"
"Don't you know that this is the time when Rukia can grow the fastest? If I had been the one to teach her during this year, what level do you think Rukia's swordsmanship could have reached?"
If he hadn't witnessed Rukia's performance just now, Byakuya Kuchiki would only have attributed her lack of progress to poor talent for swordsmanship, assuming her skills would barely reac...
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Chapter 57 - The Florian Triangle
Kanata felt no particular attachment to Water Seven, certainly not enough to make her departure bittersweet.
Her livelihood had always involved moving from island to island, preventing her from forming strong attachments to any one place.
The shipwright Tom had crafted a magnificent vessel, surpassing all expectations. New recruits, both those who had joined willingly and those forced into submission, swelled their ranks. They w...
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Chapter 199 - Different Paths
A cold light flashed in Fan Li’s eyes. The arrival of envoys from Wei, Han, and Wu was expected, as was Lu Chunqiu’s presence in Peng City. But Sage Ruler Yao Guang, the strongest woman in the Pure Land, perhaps even the strongest in the world – why had she come?
To be honest, Fan Li wasn’t prepared to face her. If, and he emphasized if, Yao Guang decided to make a move, he had no way of stopping her.
“Deng Zhi, envoy of t...
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Chapter 202 - Rukia's Tears
As Ailin and Tōshirō were praising themselves, they arrived at the entrance of the Kuchiki Manor.
"Haruko, why are you here?" Ailin hurried forward upon seeing his wife. "Didn't I tell you last night that you didn't need to wait for us?"
"Last night?" Tōshirō tilted his head, confused.
Hadn't Teacher Ailin been with him the entire time?
How could he have spoken to someone else last night?
"Go, go, go! Shoo! I'm n...
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Chapter 201 - New Perspectives
Due to Tōshirō drawing his Zanpakutō, Ailin’s teachings expanded beyond reiatsu control. He began introducing Tōshirō to Zanjutsu and Shunpo.
As for Hakuda and Kidō…
Well, with Tōshirō’s current height, practicing Hakuda would be extremely inefficient, a waste of time and energy.
And Kidō, before Tōshirō could completely control his reiatsu at will, would only result in harming both himself and others.
...
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Chapter 198 - Insulting the Emperor, Tossing the Decree
Peng City, Great Chu. Within the Fan residence, a mourning hall had been erected, adorned with white banners. Today, Fan Li was formally holding a funeral for Yan Yuan.
Carriages lined the street outside, and guests filled the courtyard. Every official of the fifth rank and above, along with nobles, royalty, and influential clan leaders, had gathered to pay their respects.
“Yan Yuan, renowned scholar of L...
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Chapter 56 - Worries
Life, as they say, is full of worries. One or two are bound to crop up for anyone, regardless of who they are.
A week had passed since the Big Mom Pirates' attack. This was the third daredevil pirate crew, boasting of their strength, to assault Water Seven.
Kanata sat atop the cleanly bisected wreckage of their ship, letting out a sigh. "I thought a bit of a rampage might clear my head, but… it seems it wasn't enough."
"Y-You…! How...
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Chapter 200 - Arrival
Byakuya Kuchiki's words drained the color from Rukia's face.
During the time she spent learning Kidō from Teacher Ailin, Rukia had regained her confidence.
Rukia's thought process was typical of "logical thinking."
Learning Kidō followed patterns.
The arrangement of reishi, the chanting of incantations, the variations in speech speed, the fluctuations of reiatsu and reishi…
Rukia excelled at summarizing these patterns ...
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Chapter 197 - The Grand Artificer
The company continued north, but Yu Shenzi’s mind was in turmoil. He knew Fan Li was trying to recruit him, even the entire Azure Cloud Sect.
“We’ll soon reach the capital,” Fan Li announced. “Wudi, you are currently the sole member of the Censorate. Starting from scratch is never easy. If you have any requests, submit them to Grand Secretary Wang Ban. Funds, personnel—whatever you need, I will provide.”
“Yes, Yo...
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Chapter 199 - Rejection
“What? Tōshirō leaving? That's impossible! Absolutely not!”
Upon hearing Ailin's words, Tōshirō’s grandmother panicked. She pulled him into her embrace and glared at Ailin warily.
“Madam, please calm down and let me explain,” Ailin said with a soothing smile, seeing her agitation. “I am not a bad person. Since I suggested that Tōshirō leaves, I will naturally convince both of you.”
“Impossible. No matter what y...
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Chapter 196 - Ambush
A company of around one hundred individuals journeyed north through the Southern Ridge Mountains. Yu Shenzi, amidst the procession, couldn’t shake off a nagging feeling of unease. Had he truly been so easily swayed by Fan Li’s words, lured away from his secluded mountain? To collect payment from a city under construction, combined with a sightseeing tour—the excuse seemed flimsy at best.
"Why do I feel like I've been kidnapped?"
He str...
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Chapter 198 - Tōshirō Hitsugaya
On the other hand, Ailin also wanted to see if Aizen could still reach his peak with his intervention.
If Aizen managed to survive his battle with Ichigo Kurosaki and continued to evolve, Ailin wouldn't mind holding back Kisuke Urahara, Isshin Kurosaki, and Yoruichi Shihōin, waiting for Aizen to reach his peak before engaging in a final showdown with him.
Ailin's clone returned to the 5th Division, continuing to impersonate Aiz...
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Chapter 195 - Farewell
"Your subject, Jing Wudi? Your Majesty?"
Yu Shenzi thought he was hallucinating. Whose Majesty? Could it be Fan Li? No, that was impossible!
Although the Azure Cloud Sect lived in seclusion, avoiding the conflicts of the outside world, they still sent disciples out to gather supplies and information. They knew the general state of affairs. There was no imperial clan with the surname "Fan."
‘Fan Li is only at the Golden Core realm. ...
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Chapter 55 - "Mother"
The frozen sea stretched as far as the eye could see. While a perfect platform for fighting, it posed a risk for certain Devil Fruit users, who could accidentally disrupt their own footing.
Perospero, aware of this danger, created a coating of candy to solidify the ice, using his own ability.
It was a precaution, a way to ensure that he wouldn’t lose his footing if the ice suddenly broke, but it also made it easier for him to use the surf...
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