Multiverse Skill System

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Within this barrier, apart from those who touch the hilt of the Qingmu Blade, the hearing, sight, smell, and spiritual pressure of other creatures completely disappear, leaving only touch and perception.

This ability is actually quite powerful, but he was facing Yi Shuihan, who couldn't even be affected by the illusion of a mirage. When Dongxian was about to raise his sword and slash at Yi Shuihan, he was met with a powerful kick from Yi Shuihan. Blood fell freely, and the barrier shattered completely with a bang.

"How can it be!"

Because of his blindness, Tosen Kaname didn't fully grasp the situation, even though he had sensed Yi Shuihan's instant defeat of the Ten Blades. Furthermore, the difference in their strength was too great, and he couldn't even feel the immense pressure emanating from Yi Shuihan. Without any prior preparation, he felt particularly disappointed when he was actually defeated in one blow.

"I remember he could also release his blade, but forget about his release."

The thought of Tosen Kaname's terrifying Resurrection Blade, capable of frightening even children, made Yi Shuihan determined to never let him unleash it. If Tosen Kaname made a move to release his blade, he would immediately destroy him.

"Lord Aizen, what should we do next? It seems we've reached a dead end."

Gin Ichimaru's Zanpakuto had silently appeared in his hand and had already been released, seemingly ready to be used against someone at any moment.

Gin Ichimaru is currently experiencing a complex mix of emotions. On one hand, he is thrilled to see Aizen forced into such a desperate situation, and even potentially killed, as his purpose in infiltrating Aizen's inner circle is to seize the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow. On the other hand, however, Gin is also worried that everything he is seeing is merely an illusion created by Aizen, a test for him. The sudden appearance of such a powerful being as Yi Shuihan gives Gin a dreamlike feeling.

"Gin, isn't this the kind of situation you wanted to see?"

Aizen had long known about Gin Ichimaru's feelings. The reason he kept Gin Ichimaru by his side was simply because he found him interesting, and also because he had strong self-confidence and believed that Gin Ichimaru could never escape his control.

"I am absolutely loyal to you, Lord Aizen."

Gin Ichimaru's expression changed, then he smiled and pledged his loyalty.

Chapter 758, Second Stage Resurrection

Just as Aizen fused with the Hogyoku and Tosen was about to make a move but was instantly killed, the vanguard of the Shinigami finally arrived at Hueco Mundo, much faster than when Yi Shuihan and the others arrived.

This doesn't mean the Shinigami are stronger than Yi Shuihan, but rather that they flew directly here, and with Yamamoto around, the Hollows along the way were nothing but trash. They didn't need Shikai; their spiritual pressure alone was enough to prevent them from interfering with the Shinigami's progress.

The Void is not without fear; it knows how to avoid beings far stronger than itself.

"Oh no! Even Captain-Commander Yamamoto has arrived."

Upon seeing the Grim Reapers led by old man Yamamoto, Gin Ichimaru exclaimed dramatically, looking terrified.

"Aizen, today is your death day!"

Yamamoto's eyes flashed with a strange light as he looked at Aizen in Hogyoku Mode. He then shouted loudly. Even though he could clearly feel that Aizen's strength had increased significantly, Yamamoto, as the Shinigami who had held the strongest position for thousands of years, was still fearless.

In the original world, Aizen defeated Yamamoto through scheming and trickery. Now, regardless of whether he has prepared the special Hollow he specifically used to seal Ryujin Jakka, it would be useless, because the current battlefield is not the indestructible special Karakura Town.

"It's nice to see you all again."

Aizen showed no fear when he saw the Shinigami, because all the Shinigami present had been affected by his Kyoka Suigetsu. Moreover, even without being affected by Kyoka Suigetsu, his own strength was enough to completely overwhelm these Shinigami, not to mention that his strength had increased tenfold due to the fusion with the Hogyoku.

Of course, there are still some people in Bleach that Aizen is wary of, such as Captain-Commander Yamamoto. Even now, Aizen is not sure if he can defeat Yamamoto, and he still feels that he can't beat him. There is also Kisuke Urahara. This guy is on par with him when the Hogyoku is opened, and perhaps even stronger. If he comes up with some methods that can affect the Hogyoku, Aizen will be in a very difficult situation.

"Aizen, I'm going to kill you."

The white-haired Toshiro Hitsugaya comforted Momo Hinamori, who was upset because she had seen Aizen, while gritting his teeth and shouting at Aizen.

"Yes, is this what you wanted to see?"

Komamura Sajin's eyes were not on Aizen at all, but rather on Tosen Kaname lying on the ground with "deep affection," looking at him with such disappointment and blatant homoeroticism.

"It would be really interesting to fight Aizen!"

Kenpachi Zaraki was almost recovered and excitedly looked at Aizen, whose demeanor had changed drastically. He had already imagined the scene of fighting Aizen in his mind. As for Yi Shuihan, he had subconsciously ignored him. He liked fighting, or more accurately, fighting between evenly matched opponents. He had no interest in the kind of battle where he was completely crushed or where the difference in strength was so great that it seemed like the difference between heaven and earth.

"That's the Hogyoku. I never expected that he would actually fuse with the Hogyoku."

Kisuke Urahara's attention was focused on the Hogyoku on Aizen's chest, his eyes gleaming with an inexplicable light.

"Did that guy do all this? He's quite capable! No wonder he's Soi Fon's man."

Yoruichi Shihouin spoke casually, but her words stunned the surrounding Shinigami, who looked at Soi Fon, the other party involved, with strange eyes.

"Lord Yoruichi! He is not my man, and I have nothing to do with him."

Soi Fon, her face darkening, yelled at Yoruichi Shihouin in a mix of embarrassment and anger. However, she didn't seem angry at Yoruichi at all; she was more like a tsundere girl trying to get attention from her master.

That's what she said, but when Soi Fon saw Yi Shuihan standing calmly in front of Aizen, a strange look still flashed in her eyes.

Faced with an existence far stronger than herself, and a handsome man of the opposite sex, plus Yoruichi, whom she regarded as her master, mentioning it intentionally or unintentionally, it would be a lie to say that Soi Fon had no feelings at all. However, the feeling was very faint, so faint that Soi Fon herself could not even perceive it.

Hollows and Shinigami are two opposing races, and their strength should be roughly equal, or at least enough to put them to a fight. But the current situation is completely different. Hollows are just playing minor roles, which makes the Espada lying on the ground feel very complicated. They feel that this world is full of malice.

"My lord, do you still stand by what you said before?"

The sudden voice drew the attention of all the Grim Reapers present. Looking in the direction of the voice, they discovered that the speaker was a skeleton dressed in clothes, namely Barragan.

"Of course it counts. As long as you agree, you are mine. No one can do anything to you without my permission."

Bailergang's sudden defection did not surprise Yi Shuihan in any particular way, but since the other party was useful to him, Yi Shuihan did not mind saying some nice things.

“Very well, from today onwards, I, Barragan, am no longer a Ten Blades, but a sword in your hand, sir, to cut through thorns and brambles for you. I hope you will have mercy on me.”

"Pity!?"

The first part of what Yi Shuihan said seemed normal, but the last part, expressing pity, made Yi Shuihan freeze. Was this guy taking in a subordinate or a woman, and then showing pity?

He glared fiercely at Barragan, leaving Barragan completely bewildered, utterly clueless as to how he had offended his new master, his heart pounding with anxiety.

We must forgive the fact that Xu is generally ignorant of human culture; the fact that he could say such things is actually quite remarkable.

Aizen was unhappy about Barragan's defection. Even though Barragan was now insignificant in his eyes, he still felt very uncomfortable. He hadn't even completely fallen from power yet! How could he save face by being betrayed by his subordinate?

Just as Aizen was considering whether to take action and show his presence, a loyal subordinate made the first move—Ulquiorra, the Hollow and the most outstanding employee of Las Noches.

"boom"

The spiritual pressure surged into the sky, and the originally weak Urokira instantly changed his appearance, transforming into a demon-like figure.

"This is... Second Stage Release..."

Even Aizen himself was quite surprised by this. Ulquiorra's ability to use his second form of Resurrection Zhonya's Hourglass was something only he knew; Aizen, like everyone else, was unaware of it.

Chapter 759, Thunder Quartet

"How is that possible? There's a second time he can release his blade."

The Espada and the Shinigami all stared in astonishment at the drastically changed Urokira.

"Why is it impossible? Shinigami can have Shikai and Bankai, so why can't we Hollows have two-stage Resurrection?"

Urokira's tone was completely calm, as if he were recounting something extremely ordinary.

"But our Resurrection Blade is different from the Shinigami's release. Although they look the same, the doujinshi is just restoring its own power."

"The 80th Espada, who can barely be considered a scientist among the Espada, said Szayelaporro Granz."

"The reason you cannot perform the second stage of Resurrection is simply because your own power is not strong enough."

This statement sounds reasonable, but to the other Espada, it sounds extremely ironic.

They are the Espada! The Hollows who stand at the top of Hollows are actually being told that their power is not strong enough.

"Why didn't you tell me before that you could release in the second stage?"

Aizen asked with great interest. He could sense that Urokirara's strength had surpassed his original ranking, and it wouldn't be unreasonable to say that he was the number one Espada.

"Lord Aizen didn't ask."

Ul'Ochira's answer puzzled the other Espada. As Hollows, they took their own ranking very seriously. If they were truly powerful, they would never allow someone less capable than themselves to be ranked above them.

"I see. If it's you, then it is indeed possible."

Aizen agreed with Ulquiorra's words because he understood Ulquiorra very well. He knew that Ulquiorra was someone who didn't care about anything else. In fact, if Aizen hadn't given Ulquiorra a reason to live, he might have even committed suicide. Ulquiorra was a Hollow who had long since despaired of the world to the extreme. Neither life nor death could comfort him, let alone the so-called honor.

“Bailgang, the traitor, I will eliminate him.”

A "sizzling" sound rang out, and when Urokira pulled his hands to the left and right, a gun made entirely of lightning stars appeared in his hands.

"Thunder Spear" is the name of this move, which manifests the spirit particles in the form of a thunder spear, demonstrating Urokira's exceptional talent in controlling spirit particles.

However, it seems to be rarely used, as the Thunder Spear is not very stable, as if it could explode at any moment, giving people a very dangerous feeling.

"My lord, save me!"

Barragán, feeling threatened with death, turned pale and immediately sought help from his new master.

"Uh."

Speechless, Yi Shuihan looked at Bailergang and regretted taking him in. Was he really that spineless?

"I remember Thunder Spear is an area-of-effect (AoE) skill! Why would he choose to use it at this time?"

With that in mind, Yi Shuihan carefully observed Urokira's next move.

Urokira's next move surprised Yi Shuihan. Instead of throwing the Thunder Spear at Barragan, he held it in his hand and thrust it directly into his own body.

"He committed suicide!? No, his aura is rapidly increasing."

Under the astonished gazes of all the Grim Reapers, Hollows, and Humans, the Thunder Spear in Urokira's hand completely merged into his body, and then his surface began to shimmer with the light of lightning, making him look even more imposing.

That wasn't the end of it. Urokira then repeated the same trick three more times, and after that, he looked like a human-shaped bolt of lightning.

"Thunder Quartet!"

It was dozens of times faster than Reiken and Shunpo. Only Yi Shuihan could clearly see Urokira's movement. Yamamoto and Aizen could only see a faint afterimage.

"He completely converted his spiritual power into speed, but his attack power didn't increase at all? It's another case of 'speed is the only way to break through all martial arts.'"

Barragan's body was completely pierced by a lightning spear, and the spear began to flicker, seemingly about to explode.

"Everyone be careful."

Suddenly, someone shouted, and the Shinigami all used Shunpo to move away, even Aizen took a step back.

The Espada, lying on the ground unable to move, all wore expressions of despair.

Ulquiorra, you!?

Barragan felt his body gradually losing strength and looked at Ulquiorra in disbelief. He did not regret betraying Aizen, but he hated that Ulquiorra, who was also a Hollow and had such power, had submitted to the Shinigami and even killed him, who was also a Hollow.

"it's all over."

Having given up hope of survival and awaiting death in the explosion, Barragan slowly closed his eyes, his mind filled with images of what would happen after he became a Hollow.

"You're putting me in a difficult position."

Ulquiorra was suddenly startled, and then he was surprised to find that everything in the world around him seemed to have stopped, not slowed down, but frozen. The Thunder Spear he had stuck in Barragan's chest was also paused. It should have exploded completely in just one breath, but he waited for a full five breaths and there was still no reaction.

When he looked around and found that everything around him, even Aizen, Captain-Commander Yamamoto and other Shinigami, maintained the same expression, he, who had no heart and did not know what emotions were, inexplicably felt that he seemed to understand what fear was.

The source of his fear was Yi Shuihan, the only other person besides him who could move.

No, he couldn't move either. Suddenly, Ulquiorra realized that he was also losing control of his body, and his fear intensified.

Am I the same as them? No, there are some differences. I can still think about it, but they probably can't!

He watched helplessly as Yi Shuihan strolled leisurely to Barragan's side, then easily drew the Thunder Spear, placed it in his hand, and squeezed it.

It shattered, and there were no other signs of damage; there was absolutely no explosion.

At that moment, Ulquiorra realized that Yi Shuihan was a being whose level of existence far surpassed that of all other beings present. Even Aizen, the one he served, could not possibly be a match for Yi Shuihan, even if Aizen possessed the miraculous Hogyoku.

Instead of taking the opportunity to kill Ulquiorra, Yi Shuihan merely gave him a warning look before undoing the time stop.

The world begins to turn again, and the senses of the Shinigami, Aizen, the Espada, Aiolia, and others begin to return.

When they discovered Yi Shuihan's location and the Thunder Spear that had mysteriously disappeared, they were inevitably taken aback.

Chapter 760, The Crack in the Sky

Many of the Grim Reapers, still not quite recovered from their shock, continued to move away. Then, they suddenly realized that their companions hadn't followed. They turned around and saw that everyone was staring blankly in one direction. Naturally, they couldn't help but look back out of curiosity, and then they were just as dumbfounded.

"How is that possible? How could the Thunder Spear on Barragan's body have suddenly disappeared?"

As a master of illusion, Aizen, who had always controlled countless Shinigami and Hollows, wondered if he was under an illusion. He could understand why Yi Shuihan suddenly appeared there, as he was too fast for Aizen to detect. However, the disappearance of the Thunder Spear truly terrified him.

Aizen had previously believed that the situation was unsolvable, but it was resolved in such an inexplicable way. Especially now, looking at Ulquiorra's expression, he vaguely guessed something from it, and this guess made Aizen extremely uneasy.

"It seems I underestimated him!"

Captain-Commander Yamamoto stared at Yi Shuihan expressionlessly, his heart filled with astonishment. Yi Shuihan had repeatedly shattered his expectations.

"I wonder how Aizen got into trouble with this guy."

"I'm sorry," one of the Shinigami said gleefully, his eyes filled with pity as he looked at Aizen.

"You'd better not even think about self-destructing; it's impossible."

Yi Shuihan suddenly spoke to Urokira.

Urokira was stunned upon hearing this, his eyes showing surprise. He was indeed thinking of self-destruction, and he had planned to do so from the beginning. After all, he had witnessed Yi Shuihan's strength and knew that even if he used his second stage of Resurrection, the chances of defeating him were too small. Only by using extreme methods, such as self-destruction, could he cause damage to Yi Shuihan.