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Chapter 164 Transcendent Gate
Chapter 164 Transcendent Gate
Shinobu Kocho spoke cautiously because she didn't really know much about this subject.
She came here today only as a member of the 14th Senior Rescue Team, preparing to go to the human world with the 10th Division.
But even she could sense that something was wrong.
"According to the Technology Development Bureau's report, the spiritual pressure fluctuation curve in Fuyuki City has completely turned into gibberish." Toshiro handed a chart he was holding to Kaien, his brow furrowed. "The fluctuation frequency has surged from six times per hour three days ago to once every five minutes now."
"Is a new spiritual land about to be born...?" Haiyan reached out and gently stroked the three characters "Fuyuki City" on the report with her fingertips.
As a member of the Shiba family, he knew some of the secrets about the Chongling Land.
This is a special region with a strong spiritual energy response, and its location has changed over time.
Spiritually rich areas can attract Hollows, Shinigami, Quincy, and other spirits without one realizing it, making them high-frequency areas for spirit activity.
In response to this sudden event, the Soul Society decided to deploy the 10th Division as the main force to stabilize the situation in the human world.
"How's the advance team that the Second Division sent out doing?" Haiyan asked in a deep voice.
"Out of contact," Toshiro replied. "Not only has the communication device lost signal, but even the spiritual pressure monitoring stations they set up in the mortal realm have been forcibly removed by some force..."
"The spiritual pressure field in Fuyuki City is like an ever-expanding, unknown black hole; no one knows what it will become."
Just then, a light and cheerful voice rang out.
"Oh dear, this somber atmosphere is hardly suitable for a new official's first major operation."
Matsumoto Rangiku walked in with swaying steps, her Zanpakuto, Gray Neko, hanging at her waist.
Although she appeared somewhat languid and still had that unreliable demeanor, Haiyan could sense the sharpness in her eyes.
"You're one of our top generals, so be confident!"
As the vice-captain, she knew better than anyone that this was the Tenth Division's chance to prove to the Soul Society that they were still a core fighting force.
Haiyan smiled at her, then looked at Toshiro: "Toshiro, you're in charge of guarding the house this time."
Toshiro paused for a moment, instinctively wanting to retort, "Captain Shiba, with my strength..."
“I know you’re very strong,” Haiyan interrupted him, stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder. “But it’s precisely because the situation in Fuyuki City is unclear that I need to entrust the rear to you.”
"In case we encounter information on the front lines that cannot be transmitted back through the interdimensional gate, or even..." He paused, then said seriously, "I need someone who can hold up the 10th Division again in the worst-case scenario."
"Huh? Captain, I'm the vice-captain!" Rangiku looked at Kaien with a hint of annoyance, prompting the latter to beg for mercy.
Kaien looked at Toshiro again, her eyes full of trust: "No one but you could do this."
Toshiro remained silent for a long time before finally bowing his head solemnly.
"I understand, Captain. I wish you good luck in your military campaign."
On the training ground of the Tenth Division, fifty carefully selected combat squad members were ready to go.
Their spiritual pressure resonated slightly in the air, carrying a hint of unease.
After all, news of the disappearance of the elite Second Division had already spread privately within the Soul Society.
Shiba Kaien stepped onto the high platform, the wind whipping up his haori.
He didn't produce any official documents issued by the General Division, nor did he deliver any rigid speeches.
He simply glanced around at his subordinates, then suddenly burst into laughter.
"Everyone! Does my outfit look a little strange?"
Haiyan pointed to her captain, Yuzhi: "Just a few days ago we were brothers hanging out in the tavern together, but today he's my boss. Isn't that a bit strange?"
His words tore open the previously solemn atmosphere, and many people began to whisper among themselves.
"To be honest, I also think this haori is incredibly heavy! I wasn't mentally prepared at all!"
"But that's not important. What's important is that I'm wearing it now and ready to carry out a mission for the Tenth Division!"
Haiyan's sharp eyes swept over the familiar faces, and she nodded to each of them: "What is the Tenth Division? It's the vanguard that specifically carries out patrol and security missions, protecting the brothers of other divisions!"
"And right now, some kind of calamity we don't yet understand is happening in Fuyuki City; the brothers of the Second Division have stumbled there!"
"We have to get revenge on them! Find out the truth and utterly crush those scum who dare to interfere with the cycle of souls!"
"Don't worry, I, Shiba Kaien, am standing before you!"
Haiyan suddenly drew his Zanpakuto, water elemental spiritual power surging at the tip of his blade, and an extremely powerful and pure spiritual pressure swept across the entire training ground like a tidal wave.
That was Haiyan demonstrating her strength, reassuring everyone in this way.
"Second-class Spirit Might..." Toshiro was slightly moved.
Haiyan is indeed no ordinary vice-captain...
Shiba Kaien's cheerful smile did indeed calm down many of the somewhat uneasy team members.
His strength gave hope back to the team members who had lost their leader.
"For the glory of the Tenth Division, follow behind me—let's go!!"
"oh!!!"
A deafening roar echoed through the sky.
What was originally a slight fear of the unknown was transformed into a soaring fighting spirit under Haiyan's infectious will.
Matsumoto Rangiku stood below the stage, looking at the man's broad back, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"What a foolish man, but in this respect, he is indeed very similar to Captain Shiba," she murmured.
"Kaien is also Captain Shiba, Rangiku-chan," Shinobu Kocho reminded her with a light laugh.
During her time with the Demon Slayer Corps, she had witnessed similar scenes where the Pillars would boost morale in the same way before going into battle.
But here, in the world of death, the tangible manifestation of this power is even more inspiring to inspire people's fighting spirit.
Not long after.
The portal to Fuyuki City has been opened.
On the other side of the Japanese-style sliding door, a black vortex was swirling within the door frame, emanating unsettling spiritual energy fluctuations.
This scene is clearly not normal.
"Everyone, check the Hell Butterflies!"
Rangiku skillfully directed the team members to enter one by one.
Kaien stood at the gate, watching the last member of the team step into the portal before turning to look at Shinobu Kocho beside her.
"Miss Butterfly, once we enter Fuyuki City, please do not leave my spiritual pressure sensing range," Kaien earnestly instructed. "Your support capabilities are crucial to us, so please avoid direct combat if possible."
"I understand, Captain Shiba." Shinobu Kocho gently interrupted him, a sly glint in her eyes: "Although my combat abilities are just average, I'm quite confident in my ability to escape and conceal my presence."
Please focus on the battle!
Haiyan laughed heartily and said no more.
"Rangiku, let's go!"
"Yes, Captain."
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