Meanwhile, at the outer courtyard of the First Division barracks.
Two minutes ago.
Due to that suddenly explosive massive Reiatsu, all buildings in the entire outer courtyard were instantly destroyed, reduced to flat ground in moments.
At this moment, amid this vast white ruin, two figures stood facing each other.
Wordless silence brought not tranquility, but tremendous roaring from both sides' Reiatsu collision.
The surrounding space seemed to have already begun faintly trembling.
This millennial blood war—Quincy and Shinigami, both sides' leaders... finally faced off.
Wandenreich Emperor, Yhwach.
Gotei 13 Captain-Commander, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.
At this moment, watching the imposing Yamamoto Genryusai before him and that stern Zanpakuto in his hand, Yhwach slowly opened his mouth, chuckling softly:
"It's been a thousand years... Yamamoto Shigekuni."
His voice was low, eyes flickering slightly.
Hearing this, Yamamoto Genryusai also slightly raised his eyes, but in those weathered eyes was only towering fury and killing intent.
He slowly opened his mouth, speaking in a deep voice:
"No need for any idle chatter, Yhwach..."
"I've come to end your life...!"
However, as his words fell, before Yamamoto Genryusai could formally strike, suddenly, change occurred!
Several strange Reiatsu suddenly began appearing!
Immediately after, in the sky above, figures wearing white uniforms emerged from black shadows, instantly lunging toward Yamamoto Genryusai below!
Five total—all Sternritters!
"How dare you come alone to see His Majesty! You're too arrogant!"
"This... should end!!"
"Die!! Old man!!!"
Crazed, murderous shouts burst from each Quincy figure.
But just then, suddenly, from Yamamoto Genryusai's blade, intense flames suddenly erupted!
BOOM!!!
Those intensely dazzling powerful flames, under his massive Reiatsu, instantly exploded!
"?!!!"
Several Sternritters' hearts jumped violently, but they had absolutely no time to react before being instantly swallowed by this explosive flame!
SPLURT!!!
All ambushing Quincy, the moment they were swallowed by Ryujin Jakka's power, immediately lost consciousness, directly blown away.
THUD! THUD! THUD!
Landing sounds rang out. Under crimson flames, Yamamoto Genryusai held his blade one-handed, expression indifferent.
At this moment, Yhwach opposite narrowed his eyes, expression cold:
"A bunch of fools..."
"Daring to intrude on my battle without permission—this is the result."
Yhwach spoke slowly.
Though he and this Captain-Commander hadn't directly faced each other for a millennium.
Yet Yhwach could still undoubtedly confirm—Yamamoto Shigekuni was still the Yamamoto Shigekuni of a thousand years ago.
Though time changed his physique, it didn't change his power.
So Yhwach deeply knew these ordinary Sternritters absolutely couldn't interfere in this level of battle.
At this moment, under the flames, hearing these words, Yamamoto Genryusai raised his eyes.
Seeing this gaze, Yhwach slightly raised his chin, slowly saying:
"What?"
"Your eyes seem to want to say something—"
However, before he finished speaking, suddenly, Yamamoto Genryusai's body vanished from its spot!
The next moment, he appeared directly before Yhwach, slashing down!
BOOM!!!
Ryujin Jakka's flames erupted from the blade. Compressed to the extreme, the fire directly slashed toward Yhwach.
But Yhwach showed no fear whatsoever, directly raising his arm to block the blade!
BANG!!!
Under Blut Vene's enhancement, Yhwach decisively blocked this strike.
Only then did Yamamoto Genryusai coldly raise his head:
"Yhwach, your vile treatment of subordinates will also end here, along with your life... with finality!"
Yamamoto Genryusai spoke deeply, fury burning in his eyes.
Hearing this, Yhwach slightly nodded, revealing a faint smile:
"You've grown old, Yamamoto Shigekuni."
"However, seeing you so enraged reminds me of your appearance back then."
As his words fell, Yamamoto Genryusai's eyes suddenly sharpened.
"Nonsense...!"
Simultaneously, he raised his blade to strike again.
BOOM!!!
Flames like a reversed waterfall directly surged against the light toward Yhwach's face.
Yhwach's gaze immediately moved.
He could clearly see this strike compared to the previous one—completely different!
Relying solely on Blut Vene might result in injury.
Therefore, in just an instant, he immediately made a judgment, drawing the broad blade at his waist.
SHING!
The moment the blade blocked before him, flames were immediately stopped.
But merely this naturally wasn't enough to completely offset this explosive massive force.
Yhwach's expression was calm. He directly used Hirenkyaku, instantly creating distance from Yamamoto Genryusai.
BOOM!!
Flames struck the ground. Even debris turned scorched black.
Only then did Yamamoto Genryusai slowly straighten, looking forward coldly:
"Finally drew your blade, Yhwach..."
Yhwach held his sword one-handed, steadying himself, slightly raising his head, eyes narrowing:
"The way you say that—as if you were waiting for me to draw my blade..."
Hearing this, Yamamoto Genryusai's gaze flickered slightly, then lowered:
"Why do you think... I was waiting?"
"To completely crush your flesh, blade, and even soul here!"
"Utterly... pulverize you!"
As his words fell, Yamamoto Genryusai began slowly lowering his blade.
But just then, suddenly, vast Reiatsu instantly descended between the two!
The instant they noticed this Reiatsu, not only Yamamoto Genryusai—even Yhwach was instantly stunned.
This Reiatsu's vastness... unheard of!
Even Yamamoto Genryusai who'd already released Shikai before them was completely covered by this Reiatsu!
When Yamamoto Genryusai sensed this Reiatsu's aura, light suddenly flashed in his weathered eyes.
He'd already noticed.
The next moment, between them, above the ruins, faint green light suddenly manifested.
That green light, like a careful sun, rapidly began expanding.
The next moment, light vanished.
A figure wearing white Captain's haori appeared, back to Yamamoto Genryusai, facing Yhwach.
The instant he saw clearly, Yhwach's gaze flashed. His expression immediately darkened.
"Segawa... Shigure!"
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