"I see, then why did the Captain-Commander call me over?"
Hearing Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's reply, Adam did not show any anger on his face; instead, he smiled and asked.
He had actually anticipated this outcome.
The Four Great Noble Clans would not allow an uncontrollable power to emerge, nor would they let an outsider grasp Spirit King Power.
But it didn't matter; this had no impact on his plan.
"Although we cannot agree to your terms, given your significant contribution of information to the Soul Society, we can offer some rewards."
A hint of surprise appeared in Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's eyes.
He hadn't expected Adam to be so calm about his answer.
"I heard from Urahara that you want to learn Kidō. I can make an exception and allow you to study at the Shin'ō Reijutsu Academy."
The Shin'ō Reijutsu Academy was founded by him, so even the Central 46 couldn't say much.
"Alright, then I thank the Captain-Commander."
Adam nodded.
Kidō is also a form of Magic (jutsu), and learning more about it would benefit him. He had indeed mentioned it to Urahara before.
However, Urahara said he wasn't a Shinigami, and without the Captain-Commander's permission, no Shinigami could teach him.
"You don't seem to care about the outcome of the previous transaction?"
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni stared at Adam, asking the doubt in his heart.
He felt that Adam must have attached great importance to the transaction he proposed earlier, but his current demeanor was different from what he expected.
This made him feel that Adam might have other plans.
As the Captain-Commander and Guardian of the Three Realms' order, he had to understand the intentions of Adam, this outsider.
"It's not that I don't care; it's just that I believe you will eventually agree to this transaction, because you are no match for Yhwach."
Adam smiled.
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni was indeed very strong, even stronger than when he defeated Yhwach back then.
However, after a millennium of accumulation, Yhwach, who had regained his power and fully matured, was even stronger. Even if Adam's appearance gave the Soul Society the initiative, the outcome would not change.
Therefore, for this battle, they would still need his help.
Moreover, he now had new ideas about Spirit King Power and didn't necessarily need the Soul Society's help to research and synthesize it, so it didn't matter.
"Then I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. He didn't succeed a thousand years ago, and it will be the same this time."
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's facial wrinkles twitched. He had absolute confidence in his own strength.
Last time, if he hadn't been tricked by Aizen, there would have been no need for the Substitute Shinigami Kurosaki Ichigo to intervene.
"I heard from Urahara that you are very strong. I wonder if we could spar a bit?"
"Whatever, I still have half an hour anyway."
Adam spread his hands.
Since Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni wanted to test his strength, he would naturally oblige. It was also time to make the other party understand the gap between them, which would make things easier later.
"Then I won't be polite."
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni flung his robe, revealing the terrifying, devil-like muscles on his body, then threw a punch at Adam.
With his strength, just his spiritual pressure could shock a Vice Captain-level Shinigami into unconsciousness. Even without using his Zanpakuto, a punch would be enough to gauge Adam's depth.
"Ikkotsu!"
Facing Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's punch, which could have shattered half of the Arrancar Wonderweiss's body, Adam simply raised one hand and easily blocked it.
"Hit harder, I can take it."
"What!"
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's eyes widened sharply, and he threw both fists simultaneously.
"Sōkotsu!"
"Snap."
Adam raised his other hand and easily blocked it again.
"The power is enough, but the speed is a bit lacking."
Blocking Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's two fists, Adam grinned and adopted Seiya's unique punching stance.
"Pegasus—Ryūsei Ken!"
Without using any other power, just a burst of Cosmo, Adam had thrown a hundred million punches in one second.
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni tried to resist, but he simply couldn't block so many fists.
As a result, he crashed through the wooden door and flew out.
Fortunately, he unleashed his spiritual pressure in time, and Adam didn't use his full strength, so he didn't suffer any injuries.
However, this scene was witnessed by Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jūshirō, and Kisuke Urahara, who were originally responsible for escorting Adam.
"The old man was sent flying, that's rare!"
Kyoraku Shunsui looked at his teacher, who had fallen to the ground, and besides shock, he also showed a gloating expression.
Ukitake Jūshirō shook his head at the sight and immediately went to help his teacher, but was waved away by Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, who had already stood up.
"Is this the power from another World? Interesting!"
Drawing the Zanpakuto hidden in his cane, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni felt his blood, which had slumbered for a thousand years, suddenly ignite.
It had been a long time since he had encountered such a worthy opponent.
"Another new power!"
On the other side, Kisuke Urahara was lost in thought.
Because he discovered that the energy Adam used to attack the Captain-Commander just now had different characteristics from the energy he had displayed several times before.
"Shikai: All things in the universe, turn to ash, Ryūjin Jakka!"
The Zanpakuto in Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's hand was immediately enveloped by flames exceeding six thousand degrees.
"It's a pity I haven't learned Camus's Absolute Zero yet, otherwise it would be more interesting to fight."
Facing Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's spiritual pressure after Shikai, a hint of regret appeared on Adam's face.
It wasn't that he needed Absolute Zero to break Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's Zanpakuto; he just thought it would be more fun that way.
"I could try Hyōga's moves."
On second thought, although he couldn't use Absolute Zero, he could imitate Hyōga's moves.
During the Galaxy War, Seiya defeated Ikki by incorporating Hyōga's ice fighting techniques and adding freezing air to his Ryūsei Ken.
In fact, the The Five Bronze Saints had fought together so many times that if one wanted to imitate, anyone's moves could be imitated to about seventy or eighty percent similarity, just without the power of the original user.
"Old man, if you fight here, it will be very troublesome to repair later."
Kyoraku Shunsui, seeing that Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni was getting serious, quickly reminded him.
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's face showed hesitation when he heard his disciple say that. If he were to fight with full power here, the destructive power would indeed be quite significant.
The main reason was that he hadn't planned on using his Zanpakuto before.
"Change places?"
"No need."
Adam's Nine Tomoe Rinne Sharingan instantly activated in his brow, bringing Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jūshirō, and Kisuke Urahara to the Primordial Space.
"We can spar here however we want. I also want to witness the Captain-Commander fighting at full power."