Bleach: No cheat codes, he joined Aizen's side.

Chapter 293, page 291: It's you again, Madarame Ikkaku!
While the Central 46 Chambers and the Fifth Division's headquarters were bustling with activity, the Shinigami throughout the entire Seireitei were also busy.

They surrounded the two Quincy who had walked in confidently from the south gate.

However, no one dared to actually go up and fight these two people.

Because the fate of Biju Ryudo, the guard of the South Gate, was still fresh in everyone's mind.

Although Hiroki Nyudo may only be a minor character with little screen time in the entire Bleach anime.

However, in this real world of Shinigami, the fact that he was assigned to guard the South Gate for hundreds of years is enough to prove that his strength is among the best of all Shinigami.

There's no need to joke around with your life.

This is what most Grim Reapers think.

After all, this is Seireitei. If they can hold off these two Quincy for a while, the captain and vice-captains will be here soon.

"Senior Kabuto, is it really okay for us to take the main road like this?"

Walking behind Higashino Shuichi, Kurosaki Masaki looked at the growing number of Shinigami around them. The initial passion and ambition in her heart had been surpassed by tension and worry.

Having never truly faced death before, she was still somewhat intimidated by the scene before her.

“Don’t be afraid, Masaki.” Higashino Shuichi looked around dismissively and laughed, “They just have a lot of people.”

For ordinary people in the modern world, numbers are no longer an advantage in war, let alone for beings like us.

After saying that, Higashino Shuichi suddenly stopped and casually glanced at the Grim Reaper on a nearby rooftop, asking,

"Hey, if you want to fight, then fight. If not, just tell me how to get to Shuangji Hill, okay?"

Of course, Shuichi Higashino knew the location of Sōkichi Hill, but he shouldn't know the identity of Takuya Kabuto, so he could only pretend not to know.

"What do you mean 'hey'?! You bastard!"
Don't think you can be so arrogant on our turf just because you have some strength!

The Grim Reaper being stared at by Higashino Shuichi immediately bristled.

Unfortunately, he's not stupid.

He didn't rush down to try and spar with Higashino Shuichi.

Otherwise, Higashino Shuichi wouldn't mind sending him into reincarnation.

"Don't want to say it?"

Seeing that none of the Grim Reapers around him seemed inclined to answer his question, Higashino Hideaki smiled disdainfully again.
"Alright then, let me rephrase my question: Where did you lock up that Grim Reaper named Nemuro?"

"Since you Grim Reapers don't want her, I'll take her to the mortal world. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"That won't do. Not only can you not see Yinmeng, you can't take another step forward either!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice emerged from the pile of death.

Higashino Shuichi looked in the direction of the sound.

Sure enough, it was that bald guy we hadn't seen in a long time, Madarame Ikkaku.

"Oh, is it so?
Looks like another tough Grim Reaper has finally arrived!

Shuichi Higashino's facial expressions are the result of countless training sessions, and he generally doesn't easily reveal his true emotions unless he can't help it.

For example, at this very moment, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Because Higashino Shuichi suddenly realized that every time he disguised himself, Madarame Ikkaku would always find a way to bump into him.

I don't know whether to say he was unlucky or lucky.
"Team Zaraki's third seat, Madarame Ikkaku, join us!"

Madarame Ikkaku pushed through the crowd, carrying his Zanpakuto in one hand, and introduced himself with high spirits.

"Queenslayer, Kabuto Takuya, nice to meet you~"

Higashino Shuichi deliberately emphasized the pronunciation of the phrase "first meeting".

"Great!"

You already know the name of the person who will kill you!

Quincy Takuya Kabuto, your journey in Soul Society ends here!

Before Madarame Ikkaku could finish speaking, his figure moved first, and the Zanpakuto he carried on his shoulder was unsheathed, slashing down towards Higashino Shuichi's head in mid-air.

Thanks to the special training he received from Higashino Shuichi in the Daylight Class, Madarame Ikkaku is now very fast, and the fact that he can leave afterimages in place is the best proof of that.

This speed would definitely rank among the top few among all the high-ranking officials in the entire Soul Society.

However, in front of Shuichi Higashino, this would be a bit like showing off one's limited skills before an expert.

Even though Higashino Shuichi's spiritual pressure output is currently greatly limited due to his incompatibility with the spirit body, he may not be able to unleash even one-tenth of his strength.

but.
Higashino Shuichi simply extended a finger forward and blocked Madarame Ikkaku's sudden slash.

Holy Script Ability I: Fiction, activate!
A member of the Quincy Sternritter with short black hair, slender phoenix eyes, and a scar on his left lip appeared in Higashino Shuichi's mind.

Imagine, then reconstruct!
Holy Script I: Steel, activate!
At that moment, Higashino Shuichi's fingers were as hard as steel, unassailable.

Masaki Kurosaki, standing behind Shuichi Higashino, was stunned by what she saw.

"what?

Aren't we human?
Catching a Zanpakuto with his bare hands?

Masaki Kurosaki secretly lowered her head and glanced at her right index finger.

Gollum~
That was the sound of Masaki Kurosaki swallowing saliva, a sound only she could hear.

On the other hand, not only was Kurosaki Masaki surprised by Higashino Shuichi's finger, but Madarame Ikkaku, as the one who felt it most directly, was even more excited.

The stronger this Quincy is, the more interesting this battle will be!
"Haha, you've got some skills!"

After sheathing his sword, Madarame walked a few steps away, and then...
Spiritual pressure bursts forth!

"Stretch it, Kitomaru!"

In an instant, the Zanpakuto in Madarame Ikkaku's hand changed from its original asabu shape into a long spear with a pointed blade!

"It's the release of Madarame's Zanpakuto!"

That Quincy is doomed!

Upon seeing Madarame Ikkaku's Zanpakuto unleash, the surrounding Shinigami immediately shouted excitedly.

However, this naive and unsophisticated behavior quickly earned him the wrath of the nearby Grim Reaper.
"Damn it!"
Are you blind to have seen the Sacred Arrow that Quincy shot out earlier?

It's already quite impressive that Madarame, the Third Seat, was able to hold off this Quincy for even a short while!
You still expect him to win?

Very good, very sensible. If there weren't so many people around, Higashino Shuichi would definitely give the Grim Reaper who said that a thumbs up.

However, for now, he still needs to teach that bald guy, Madarame Ikkaku, a little lesson.

"Not everyone can blindly confront others. You're not that perverted guy named Zaraki. Trying to emulate him won't end well."

Higashino Shuichi remembered that when he taught Madarame Ikkaku and the others their first lesson, he gave them this special instruction.

Unfortunately, it seems that Madarame Ikkaku, who only thinks about fighting, has long forgotten what he said.

"Hmph, releasing your Zanpakuto?"

Higashino Shuichi put one hand in his pocket and looked at Madarame Ikkaku across from him with a very contemptuous gaze.

Then, Higashino Shuichi used his free right hand to make a shooting gesture towards Madarame Ikkaku. He also made a cameo appearance as a voice actor.
"Bang~"

Madarame Ikkaku sensed it; it was a very subtle spiritual pressure, as if it had crossed space and was attacking him.

But that feeling was very brief, so brief that he once thought he was hallucinating.

"One corner!"

However, Ayasegawa Yumichika's exclamation brought Madarame Ikkaku back to reality.

He was hit by an arrow in his left calf.

It was a blue Sacred Annihilation Arrow. Just as he finished releasing his Zanpakuto, this invisible Sacred Annihilation Arrow tore through his spiritual pressure and entered his body.

Well, Masaki Kurosaki was stunned again.

Because the move Kabuto-senpai just used was none other than her Unseen Arrow, wasn't it?

When exactly did Kabuto-senpai steal her move?!

He clearly never taught Kabuto-senpai!

On the other side, a deep voice came from Madarame Ikkaku's mouth.

"what!!!"

Without any hesitation, Ikkaku Madarame grabbed the Sacred Arrow and pulled it out of his calf!
They are in the middle of a battle, and any hesitation could cost him his life!

Madarame Ikkaku was actually a good student, as evidenced by the fact that he was the first Shinigami in Higashino Shuichi's Daytime Class to master the Bankai of his Zanpakuto.

However, his eagerness to learn was limited to combat skills.

Things like the pre-war selections were not in his memory.

Therefore, Ikkaku Madarame firmly remembered the combat techniques that Shuichi Higashino had taught him.

The action of pulling out the arrow was without any hesitation!

Then it was attack! Attack! And more attack!

Madarame Ikkaku gritted his teeth, enduring the pain in his left leg, and with superhuman willpower, forcibly controlled his left leg and made it keep pace with his body, launching an attack on Higashino Shuichi.

Each swing of Hozukimaru generates spiritual pressure, creating a powerful cutting force that makes it difficult for enemies to defend against.

Knowing he couldn't stop the Quincy's strange Holy Arrow, Madarame Ikkaku could only prevent the Quincy from using it again.

Higashino Shuichi was very happy.

The good news is that Madarame Ikkaku, that blockhead, chose to unleash a series of rapid slashes instead of his preferred, more powerful, and wider-range chopping technique.
This shows that Ikkaku Madarame did use his brain a little, instead of relying purely on instinct to fight as he had in the past.

This proves that his past teachings to Ikkaku Madarame did have some influence after all.

As a half-teacher to Madarame Ikkaku, Higashino Shuichi was naturally pleased.

However, as Madarame Ikkaku's enemy, Higashino Shuichi is unlikely to go easy on him completely.

As Madarame Ikkaku unleashed another slash at him, Higashino Shuichi grabbed the blade of Madarame Ikkaku's Zanpakuto, Hozukimaru, allowing the sharp spiritual pressure to assault his arm, yet leaving no mark whatsoever.
"If this is all the strength you have, Third Seat Madarame, I may have to say goodbye!"

Through the slanted blade of the Hozuki Maru, Madarame Ikkaku could only see half of Higashino Shuichi's face and one eye.

However, Ikkaku Madarame saw extreme cold in that eye.

That was a chilling coldness that struck straight to the soul.

This Quincy is not joking!

This was Madarame Ikkaku's first thought.

Then, before Madarame Ikkaku could even pull his Zanpakuto, Hozukimaru, from Higashino Shuichi's hand, a circular halo of light instantly appeared on the ground around Higashino Shuichi and Madarame Ikkaku.

Unlike the terrifying spiritual pressure that erupts every time the Grim Reaper uses his skills.

The Quincy's abilities rarely manifest in that way; they are more like a gentle spring rain, quietly spreading throughout the space.

This is because Quincy, being human, naturally have low spiritual pressure, far below the level of Shinigami or Hollows.

Therefore, they had no choice but to find another way and abandon all unnecessary performances.

The above represents the impressions of Quincy held by most Shinigami, including Ikkaku Madarame.

Yes, it comes from textbook knowledge from my time at the Shinigami Academy.

However, the Quincy in front of them, named Kabuto Takuya, used an ability that overturned their preconceived notions about Quincy.

"This spiritual pressure is incredibly high."

As Ayasegawa Yumichika, who had arrived with Madarame Ikkaku, gazed at the suddenly lit circle of light and sensed the spiritual pressure within it, he murmured unconsciously.

That level of spiritual pressure is beyond what a human could possess.

Then, in Madarame Ikkaku's ear, came Higashino Shuichi's soft voice.

"Sanctuary. Praise!"

A giant cross-shaped star rose from the ground, and Ayasegawa Yumichika knew without a doubt that Madarame Ikkaku inside was in danger.

"Bloom, vine peacock!"

Ayasegawa Yumichika instantly unleashed his Zanpakuto; he was going to help Madarame Ikkaku!
It's just that Higashino Shuichi's brilliance was so dazzling that even Ayasegawa Yumichika overlooked the existence of another person.

A sacred arrow of destruction shot straight toward him, forcing Ayasegawa Yumichika to halt his charge toward Madarame Ikkaku and instead swing his Zanpakuto, which resembled scattered claws.

The sacred arrow of destruction was severed in mid-air.

"Sorry, I won't let you disturb Kabuto-senpai's battle!"

Masaki Kurosaki, still in the same position as when she drew her bow, looked at Yumichika Ayasegawa and said.

Masaki Kurosaki didn't use any extra techniques with this arrow; it was just a very ordinary shot.

Because she only intended to give Ayasegawa Yumichika a warning.

This is Kabuto-senpai's battle; no one else should interfere.

However, Masaki Kurosaki also forgot the kind of environment she was in.

"Can you really stop it?"

At the same time, Ayasegawa Yumichika looked back at Kurosaki Masaki and said.

"You can try"

Masaki Kurosaki didn't even have time to feel excited about saying such a domineering sentence in her mind.

The countless demonic paths were already flying towards the location of Higashino Shuichi and Madarame Ikkaku.

"Oops!"

Upon seeing these ghostly spirits, Masaki Kurosaki finally remembered that they had always been surrounded by that group of Shinigami!

Those around them, the Grim Reapers, just don't want to cause trouble, but that doesn't mean they're afraid of trouble!

Seeing that their companions might be in trouble, they no longer had the mood to watch the show!

(End of this chapter)