"Bakudō #73, Tōzanshō!" A man's voice rang out, and a massive, light-blue, cone-shaped crystal suddenly appeared, sealing the spiritual ener
"Bakudō #73, Tōzanshō!"
A man's voice rang out, and a massive, light-blue, cone-shaped crystal suddenly appeared, sealing the spiritual energy black hole above the Granite Giant's head.
However, due to the black hole's immense spiritual pressure and powerful suction, the crystal rapidly began to collapse, on the verge of being absorbed.
This brief interruption, however, disrupted the black hole's influence on the surrounding area. Yomei Kagawa seized this moment, swiftly dodging Gonaldo's Cero aimed directly at him.
Byakuya Kuchiki and Suì-Fēng, their spiritual energy partially replenished, had arrived. The Bakudō spell had been cast by Byakuya Kuchiki.
Although Byakuya Kuchiki and Suì-Fēng had many questions for Yomei Kagawa, the black hole's powerful gravitational pull still affected their movements, leaving little room for extended conversation.
Observing the Granite Giant's raised arms, Byakuya Kuchiki quickly analyzed, "The black hole's gravitational pull is maintained by the Granite Giant. Temporarily sealing or disrupting the giant's actions will cause the black hole to collapse."
Yomei Kagawa and Suì-Fēng, looking towards the immobile Granite Giant, agreed with Byakuya Kuchiki's assessment.
However, the Granite Giant's immense size, formidable defenses, and overwhelming spiritual pressure made both sealing and disrupting its actions extremely challenging.
"Captain Suì-Fēng, this will have to be your responsibility," Byakuya Kuchiki stated.
Suì-Fēng sighed, unexpectedly having to use her Bankai twice in one day. Raising her right hand towards the Granite Giant, she shouted, "Bankai, Jakuhō Raikōben!"
The appearance of the thick, massive golden cannon startled Yomei Kagawa. He hadn't expected the petite, agile, assassination specialist of the Second Division to wield such a weapon.
Gonaldo, of course, understood their plan. However, confident in the Granite Giant's defenses, he dismissed Suì-Fēng's Jakuhō Raikōben.
"More fools to die? Excellent! I'll send you all to hell! King Hollow's Flash!"
Gonaldo scoffed, then extended his right hand, forming another bright green Cero aimed at the three Shinigami, who were struggling against the black hole's pull.
Byakuya Kuchiki immediately unleashed Senbonzakura's Bankai, countless blades intercepting the Cero, temporarily deflecting the attack.
"Captain Suì-Fēng, I can't hold this for long. We need to quickly disrupt the Granite Giant's control over the black hole!" Byakuya Kuchiki urged.
"Understood!"
Suì-Fēng's voice rang out, her spiritual pressure finally sufficient to unleash the Jakuhō Raikōben.
The golden cannon, propelled by immense spiritual pressure, shot forth with incredible speed, overcoming the black hole's gravitational pull, and hurtling directly towards the Granite Giant's head.
Seeing the cannon's destructive potential, Gonaldo realized the danger, immediately canceling his Cero and attempting to defend against the incoming attack.
However, Byakuya Kuchiki and Yomei Kagawa, masters of seizing opportunities, did not miss this chance.
Capitalizing on the black hole's gravitational pull, they simultaneously launched their attacks against Gonaldo.
"Bankai: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi."
"Ikka Senjinka."
Byakuya Kuchiki controlled countless Senbonzakura blades, transforming them into glowing white swords that pierced towards Gonaldo, while Yomei Kagawa, turning into a shadow, appeared behind Gonaldo, unleashing a devastating black blade at his unprotected neck.
A series of deafening explosions followed. The Granite Giant's head was completely obliterated by the Jakuhō Raikōben, and countless Senbonzakura swords rained down upon Gonaldo's body.
While each individual sword couldn't pierce Gonaldo's defenses, their relentless assault, like water droplets eroding stone, rapidly chipped away at his armor and spiritual pressure, gradually shattering his defenses.
Simultaneously, Gonaldo's neck, severed by Yomei Kagawa's black blade, sent his head flying, caught by Yomei Kagawa.
Although Gonaldo's Dōgyoku frantically attempted to repair his body, the continuous, devastating attacks overwhelmed its restorative capabilities.
Overwhelmed, the Dōgyoku rapidly began to disintegrate. Like Baroni before him, Gonaldo's body started to dissolve into spiritual particles.
Gonaldo's head, held in Yomei Kagawa's hand, was filled with terror, as if attempting to speak, but before he could utter a word, he vanished into spiritual particles.
Seeing the enemy disintegrate, Yomei Kagawa shook his head, knowing he couldn't retrieve the body.
He also knew he could barely handle such a powerful opponent alone; he'd collect a few frenzied Hollows to take back to Aizen for research.
Deactivating his Shikai, Yomei Kagawa's grotesque smile vanished, his face reverting to its usual sleepy, deadpan expression.
Byakuya Kuchiki and Suì-Fēng then recognized Yomei Kagawa. They had been startled by his initial appearance.
"It's Vice-Captain Yomei Kagawa. Kenpachi Kiganjō was supposed to be fighting this Arrancar. Why are you here?" Suì-Fēng questioned.
"I was tasked by Captain Aizen to collect frenzied Hollows for research. When I arrived, Kenpachi Kiganjō was already dead," Yomei Kagawa explained calmly.
Suì-Fēng frowned. "But where's his body?"
Yomei Kagawa surveyed the devastated battlefield. "It's been completely destroyed; nothing remains."
Suì-Fēng and Byakuya Kuchiki exchanged glances, both sighing inwardly. They had arrived too late to save Kenpachi Kiganjō.
However, this Twelfth Division vice-captain was clearly no ordinary individual, capable of holding his own against an Arrancar whose power surpassed even captain-level Shinigami.
And the Arrancar they had just defeated possessed even greater spiritual pressure than the one they faced earlier.
"We need to return to the Seireitei and report to the Captain-Commander. Come with us," Suì-Fēng said to Yomei Kagawa.
Yomei Kagawa shook his head. "I haven't collected my Hollow samples yet. I'll remain here for a while. You two captains should proceed."
Byakuya Kuchiki and Suì-Fēng, understanding, immediately returned to the Seireitei.
Yomei Kagawa, after capturing several frenzied Hollows using the "Anti-Membrane Thief" provided by Aizen, secured them for transport.
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