Bleach My days as an Espada

"How can this be? "

In an instant, distanced himself over ten meters from Fiander. Kyoraku Shunsui exhaled deeply and remarked,

"Honestly, why does everyone seek me out? "

Shunsui, gripping his Zanpakutōs with both hands, held the Short Sword horizontally across the Long Sword, murmuring softly.

"The flower wind is restless, the flower god weeps, the sky wind is tumultuous, the sky demon chuckles, Katen Kyōkotsu. "

As Shunsui unleashed his Zanpakutō, his gaze sharpened immediately.

"This. . . individual actually caught the captain's strike with his bare hands. "

Nearby, on the rooftop, witnessing Shunsui's Slash being intercepted with bare hands made her frown; no wonder the captain had advised her to vacate the area.

"Hey! I didn't arrive here to engage in combat—why are you powering up? ! "

Seeing Shunsui activate his Zanpakutō without a word, Fiander scratched his face in disbelief and questioned.

"If you're truly a guest, why invade the Soul Society without prior notice under these circumstances? "

"That isn't what a guest would do, Brand Ghost! "

As Shunsui jumped and brought Katen Kyōkotsu down in a slashing motion, Fiander glanced upward, kicked the unconscious Sado towards Ise Nanao, and cried out:

"Beautiful lady over there, please keep an eye on this guy; don't let him die. "

Sado's body hurtled towards Nanao, leaving her with no choice but to drop her work board and catch him.

"Why did you do that? ! "

Before Fiander could respond, Kyoraku's assault struck, revealing the blade's afterimage. Fiander evaded the attack instead of blocking it.

To be frank, he despised the rules system Zanpakutōs the most, and Katen Kyōkotsu contained numerous game rules. Among them, the latest technique implies that the higher-ranking side inflicts severe damage when attacking a lower-ranking opponent.

With a swift motion, Fiander appeared above Shunsui, transforming one hand into a blade and descending gently.

"BOOOM--! ! "

The enormous wind pressure created a deep fissure on the ground, and Shunsui, unable to evade in time, had to endure the blow head-on, serving as his own punishment.

According to the rules of Shunsui's Zanpakutō, the power of the wind blade delivered by Fiander's hand transformed into a knife was comparable to Kurosaki Ichigo's Getsuga Tensho.

Within moments, thick smoke and dust engulfed the battlefield. Observing Shunsui's lack of movement, Nanao called out anxiously:

"Captain! ! "

Fiander, hovering in mid-air, addressed Nanao:

"Don't fret; your captain is incredibly strong; nothing will happen at all! "

As the haze began to dissipate, Shunsui gradually became visible, kneeling on one knee with his zanpakutō propped against the ground in one hand.

Nanao gazed intently at Shunsui, whose forehead was smeared with blood, and his clothes were completely torn. The extent of the damage from the recent strike was evident; it was a close-range hit, too late for him to evade and only able to withstand it directly.

"What a formidable individual. Even though I don't know who you are, as the captain of Gotei 13, I cannot allow you to rampage within our domain. "

"Shadow Ghost! ! "

Upon uttering those words, Shunsui drove his other Zanpakuto directly into the shadow beneath Fiander's feet. With Fiander suspended in the air, he had no opportunity to escape.

"Ugh—"

A dark blade emerged from Fiander's waist, having pierced him. As blood trickled down, Fiander reached out to touch the injury with composure, whispering:

"See, I detest abilities tied to a rule system the most! "

Suddenly, Fiander landed, extended his palm toward Shunsui, and declared:

"If you can endure my attack, I'll take my leave. "

"It's freezing cold! "

As the atmosphere around them began to plummet in temperature, the Soul Society's Shinigami felt the biting chill, prompting them to inquire among their comrades.

"Is Captain Hitsugaya activating his Bankai? "

"Has he encountered a formidable foe, prompting the use of his Bankai? "

"Captain Hitsugaya has leveled up! "

…As frost began to cover the ground beneath Fiander, Shunsui's pupils dilated in alarm. Just as he prepared to move, the temperature in the entire courtyard had already dipped below minus 170 degrees.

In mere moments, everything was encased in frost, Shunsui included.

"See ya. . . . . . "

After executing his move, Fiander turned and vanished from Nanao's sight, leaving behind only the desolate courtyard and Kyoraku Shunsui encased in ice.

"This chilling air, it's emanating from Shunsui? "

Yamamoto Genryūsai, distant in the first division, detected it before utilizing Flash Step, completely disappearing from his previous location.

Ten seconds later, he materialized by the frozen Shunsui. Shortly after Yamamoto Genryūsai arrived, Unohana Retsu, Hitsugaya Tōshirō, Soi-Fon, and other captains hurried to the unbelievable scene.

"Vice Captain Nanao! What transpired here? "

Nanao approached the captains and recounted everything that had just occurred.

"This level of cold, Captain Hitsugaya, is this within your capability? "

Byakuya Kuchiki asked Tōshirō with a serious demeanor.

"I cannot achieve this at all. Such an extreme temperature surpasses Hyōrinmaru's powers. "

"Hyōrinmaru is a Zanpakutō, combining elements of water and ice. Do you know its origin? "

Nanao shook her head, responding,

"The opponent didn't utilize a Zanpakutō; they merely unleashed this cold air with their bare hands. "

"The captain was injured by the adversary earlier, leaving him unprepared and unable to evade. "

"Bare hands? Not a Shinigami? Could it be the invaders? "

The spark in Soi-Fon's gaze intensified as she began to scrutinize the situation methodically. In the Soul Society, a Zanpakutō is essential for unleashing full capabilities, yet since the adversary lacks a Zanpakutō, this technique isn't reminiscent of any known Kidō. This implies that the opponent likely does not originate from the Soul Society.

"It shouldn't be possible. During our initial encounter, there were merely four individuals on their side, and their highest Reiatsu was beneath the level of a vice-captain. "

"It could be connected to the assassination of Captain Aizen. "

After an extended discussion, Unohana Retsu, who had been monitoring Shunsui closely, finally spoke up:

"It's nothing alarming. The other party doesn't appear to wish any harm on Shunsui; they simply immobilized him."

"I employed Kidō to eliminate the chill. He will recover as long as he takes two days to rest. "

Unohana Retsu's assurances brought considerable relief to the captains, including Nanao. The impact of a captain's defeat on morale is significant—far more than that of a vice-captain's.

Captain Yamamoto, leaning on his cane, was furious. His pupil had been assaulted by the foes and bested right before the Soul Society. It was a profound humiliation.

"Bang! "

As the leader forcefully struck his cane against the floor, he declared in a commanding tone:

"Effective immediately, the Seireitei is to go on high alert! "

"Not just the vice-captains; all captains must be prepared for combat at any moment. With certain exceptions, every captain is permitted to utilize Bankai in the Seireitei. We cannot allow Gotei 13 to lose face! "

Thus, due to Fiander's unexpected incursion, the already tumultuous situation escalated further, with Fiander making his way toward the Soul Society's restricted area, Central 46.