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Chapter 260, Section 258: The Man Who Faced Yamamoto
"You're getting stronger again!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni looked at Higashino Shuichi and said this line.

It seemed like a sigh, or perhaps a lament.

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be here, would I?"

Gin Ichimaru withdrew the God-Slaying Spear, Shuichi Higashino lowered his left hand, and he and Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto made eye contact.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni took a step forward, and the surrounding temperature began to rise.

He took another step forward, and the dry grass on the ground began to burn.

"You are an excellent Grim Reaper, that's undeniable, it's just a pity."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni shook his head to himself, then drew his Zanpakuto from his cane.

"All things in the universe turn to ashes, the flowing blade is like fire!"

"teacher!"

"Captain!"

No one expected that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni would make his move so early this time.

Even Jushiro Ukitake and Shunsui Kyoraku were shocked.

Was it because of the immense pressure from Shuichi Higashino?

Kyoraku Shunsui thought this might be the reason.

But the main reason is probably that the old man also realized that ordinary death captains are no different from ants in front of the current Higashino Shuichi.

"I remember you seem to know my moves too, don't you?"

"Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said, gripping his sword."

Flames dripped around him.

"I was fortunate enough to learn a trick or two."

Higashino Shuichi showed no sign of backing down. Knowing what Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was planning to do, his eyes burned with fighting spirit.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni placed his right hand on his Zanpakuto, took a half step forward with his left leg, and leaned his body down.

Higashino Shuichi knew very well that this was the standard starting stance for the slash.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni is asking himself to fight!
Is it a case of "appeasement and slash" versus "appeasement and slash"?

Higashino Shuichi did not feel that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was bullying him; on the contrary, he was convinced that it was Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's recognition of his strength.

This stubborn old man is actually very perceptive.

However, due to his identity and responsibilities, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni always restrained his youthful excitement.

After all, he was a ruthless man who had personally conquered more than a dozen villains and single-handedly created the Gotei 13.

If Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni didn't possess the same unwavering determination as Kenpachi Zaraki and Retsu Unohana deep down,

Then Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni would not have become the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, nor would he have become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society in a thousand years.

He always had it, but it was bound by the shackles of responsibility.

And for thousands of years, there has never been anyone that could arouse the interest of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, or make him take it seriously.

In Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's eyes, almost every Shinigami and Hollow was insignificant, an ant, and someone who could be easily defeated.

But today is different. Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni saw the word "rival" in Higashino Shuichi.

Perhaps this is not the best choice. As the Captain-Commander, he has a responsibility to exist as the last line of defense for the Seireitei.

But
Higashino Shuichi made the same move as Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

This is a clash between the new and the old, a rebellion that came decades ahead of schedule.

Their opponents were all Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, but the people who drew their swords were not all the same.

The sky collapsed, the earth cracked.
Even as a captain, Soi Fon could only flee in panic under the residual force of such a slash.

The ripples created by the collision of the blades shaved away layers of the ground.

And eventually, three entire city blocks were turned into a deep valley.

Higashino Shuichi took the Captain-Commander's slash head-on.
Amidst the overwhelming force of the battle, Kyoraku Shunsui managed to make out the two sides clashing.

The answer is obvious: no.

Shuichi Higashino is still no match for the Captain-Commander.

His sword and his strength were weaker than the Captain-Commander's.

However, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's sword could never cross the line.

Because Higashino Shuichi seems to have inexhaustible stamina.

Whenever Higashino Shuichi's old strength is about to dissipate, his new strength will replenish it, continuously and endlessly.

In contrast, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's sword strike was simply the purest strike, without any impurities.

Even the high-temperature flames only dared to burn on the outer edge of the slash.

Therefore, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's execution was undoubtedly powerful.

However, this is precisely the weakness of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's slashing technique.

Admittedly, in the face of absolute strength, all schemes and tricks are insignificant. However, as long as the difference in strength is not so extreme as to be utterly hopeless, Higashino Shuichi believes that he may not be unable to fight head-on.

The swords were drawn, and the people dispersed.

"You are the first person to withstand my slash head-on."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said in a calm tone.

It's impossible to tell whether he was praising or marveling.

"But I won't be the last."

Higashino Shuichi was telling the truth.

In Higashino Shuichi's mind, there are many Shinigami, Hollows, and Quincy who will be able to withstand the techniques of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni in the future.

However, to the current captains of the Death Gods, Higashino Shuichi was indirectly mocking their Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni for his declining strength.

"Showing off your big sword, you've got quite the nerve!"

Gin Ichimaru squinted as he spoke among the captains.

He then decided not to exert any more effort.

Anyway, everyone has seen that he used the God-Slaying Spear, and everyone has also seen that Gin Ichimaru is no match for Shuichi Higashino.

Even if he slacks off next, it won't be his fault at all.

"There aren't many people who still call him the Grim Reaper, the Great Sword Hunter."

Upon hearing this, Kyoraku Shunsui glanced at Ichimaru Gin out of the corner of his eye.

To everyone's surprise, the latter didn't seem to care at all, and instead smiled at Kyoraku Shunsui.

"There are even fewer Grim Reapers who call Higashino Shuichi 'Captain'~"
And it's not just now, but also before. I heard that the vice-captain of the Eighth Division, Nanao Ise, always calls Shuichi Higashino "Captain," though I don't know if that's true.

While Gin Ichimaru's words seem to be directed at Nanao Ise, they are actually a veiled criticism, meant for Shunsui Kyoraku's ears.

It means, "Don't act all high and mighty in front of me. We're all pretty much the same."

Both of them had something to hide and felt that the other might have something wrong with them, but neither of them could bring themselves to say it.

As for Jushiro Ukitake, who retreated to this side with them, he glanced at the two of them thoughtfully before turning his head away again.

Because the battle in that direction is far from over.

"If you were still a normal Grim Reaper, you would definitely be an excellent captain!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni held his Zanpakuto, his expression clear and his eyes bright.

"You uttered a pointless statement, Captain-Commander Yamamoto." Higashino Shuichi shook his head and smiled dismissively.

What's the point of saying such things at a time like this?

It can only be said that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni has most of the problems that old people have, such as a fondness for reminiscing about the past.

"You've seen the next move before, but what you've seen is just the result of me holding back."

You know nothing of my true power.

"Captain-Commander Yamamoto, I'll return your words exactly as they were!"

Higashino Shuichi, also holding his Zanpakuto, did not make any further moves, but waited for Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni to make his move.

He wanted to have a real showdown between men with Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Instead of letting this respectable yet tragic old man die in such an indecent and underhanded way.

This was his final act of respect for Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

"Fiery Hell!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni plunged his Zanpakuto into the ground, and dozens of towering pillars of fire instantly surrounded Higashino Shuichi.

That was the suffocating feeling of everything burning.

That's the feeling of exhaustion, like your blood is evaporating under the high temperature.

"Thank goodness, I'm Death itself~"

Higashino Shuichi smiled mischievously.

This might have a fatal chain reaction for ordinary humans, but it would have almost no effect on a grim reaper like Shuichi Higashino.

Conversely, amidst these pillars of fire, Higashino Shuichi raised his Zanpakuto.

"Ninety-sixth Breakthrough, One-Sword Cremation, Consecutive Slashes!"

That was an even more intense flame, which transformed into a slash, cutting through the entire space with its intense heat and fire.

"Even for an ordinary Grim Reaper like myself, using the One-Sword Cremation technique, just one strike would cause irreversible and severe damage to my arm and body due to the terrifying high temperature from the side effects."

But how many swords has Higashino Shuichi wielded now?
Even with his exceptionally powerful self-healing abilities, he couldn't withstand such an overwhelming barrage of attacks, could he?

Kyoraku Shunsui stared at the scene before him, so stunned that he was almost speechless.

"No more, no less, thirteen cuts. Do you think it was intentional on Higashino Shuichi's part, or just a coincidence?"

Jushiro Ukitake controlled his Zanpakuto, Sogyo Ritsu, attempting to absorb some of the slashes from Shuichi Higashino, but without exception, all of them failed.

Or rather, it was Ukitake Jushiro who gave up on his own initiative.

He discovered that the flames unleashed by these strikes were just like the spiritual pressure emanating from Higashino Shuichi, flowing endlessly and inexhaustibly.

Further away, Soi Fon, forced to become a marginal figure due to her strength and position, watched Higashino Shuichi slash thirteen times and felt as if she had returned to that afternoon many years ago.

"Lord Shuichi, how far do I need to train to become a qualified Death Slayer Captain?"

"When you have your own ultimate move, you've made it."

"Then how can I become a powerful Shinigami captain like you and Yoruichi?"

"That's simple too. When you can use your ultimate move like a normal attack, you'll definitely be a powerful Death Captain!"

This is a conversation between Soi Fon and Shuichi Higashino before Soi Fon became captain.

Now, many years later, Soi Fon discovers that even with all her might, she can only use a single one-hit kill.

However, Shuichi could already treat the Ninety-Sixth Hado, which most Shinigami avoided and had extremely severe side effects, as a normal attack with a single slash of cremation.

All I can say is that Xiuyi is still the same Xiuyi, without the slightest change.

She tried her best, but still couldn't catch up.

"I remember your Zanpakuto's abilities; you could have used a more appropriate and safer method."

But you used it thirteen times in a row, one strike and you're cremated. Are you trying to prove your strength to me?
"Hideichi Higashino, I'm warning you, this isn't your stage!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's dissatisfaction continued to build.

Because until now, Higashino Shuichi has never even used his Zanpakuto's release technique.

This was already the greatest contempt Higashino Shuichi had shown him.

However, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's warning had no effect on Higashino Shuichi, and instead made him put away his Zanpakuto on his own initiative.

"What does he want to do?!"

Almost at the same moment, similar thoughts arose in the minds of all the Death Captains.

In the midst of such a tense battle, suddenly sheathing one's Zanpakuto is no different from surrendering.
"That's strange, isn't it?"

Higashino Shuichi looked around and found that almost all the Grim Reapers had an expression of disbelief on their faces.

Almost every Grim Reaper thinks he's insane.

But Higashino Shuichi knew he wasn't crazy.

And far from being insane, he was preparing to give these captains of Soul Society a little shock.

"Chengguo Yanshang!"

While Higashino Hideichi was speaking, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni finally found a flaw in Higashino Hideichi's words. He immediately swung his sword at Higashino Hideichi, and a high-temperature flame flew towards Higashino Hideichi like a giant palm.

Once this flame closes, everything inside will be burned to ashes by the terrifying heat.

"So, Higashino Shuichi, aren't you going to draw your sword?"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was filled with incomprehension;

"Shuichi, fight back!"

Soi Fon betrayed them;
"What other tricks do you have up your sleeve?"

Gin Ichimaru watched coldly from the sidelines;
Poor Higashino Shuichi

Tosen lowered his head, as if Higashino Shuichi was already doomed.

Others like Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jushiro, and Kuchiki Byakuya all had complete trust in Higashino Shuichi.

They firmly believed that Higashino Shuichi definitely had a backup plan.

"But if you don't plan to use your Zanpakuto, how can you possibly deal with the old man's indignation?"

Kyoraku Shunsui was worried that Higashino Shuichi had gone too far.

As the focus of everyone's attention, Higashino Shuichi simply raised his hand and pointed at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

"The fourth broken path, Bai Lei!"

The few words uttered casually by Higashino Shuichi left Kyoraku Shunsui and the others with only two words in mind:
absurd!

Let alone Higashino Shuichi's current spiritual pressure, even if he had reached the pinnacle of Shinigami like Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, how could a mere Hado 4 White Lightning possibly...
Then, Kyoraku Shunsui and the others were all stunned, as if they had seen something that should not exist in this world.

No, you can be more confident, because this is a situation that is impossible to occur.

The bolt of lightning leaped from Higashino Shuichi's fingertips, pierced through the giant fiery hand formed by the castle's flames, crossed half the battlefield, and passed through the Zanpakuto that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was trying to stop.

A bloody hole was left in Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's body!
"This is impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"
Even if it's a young master like Xiuyi, it's not allowed.

Soi Fon is the one with the most emotional fluctuations.

"Nothing is impossible, Captain Soi Fon, because it has already happened, and that's a fact!"

Jushiro Ukitake glanced at Soi Fon and said.

He didn't believe it either, but he trusted his own eyes.

Of all the Grim Reapers present, perhaps only Higashino Shuichi himself knew exactly what had just happened.

"Sacred Writing Ability I: Fictional Illusion, activated!"
Everything is interconnected!

(End of this chapter)