Naruto just wants to be a god of death.

Chapter 257 Wear, Death and Meeting (7K)

The battle between the two continued.

It is a battle between "Seireitei" and "Invisible Empire" on a macro level.

It is a continuation of the grudges from thousands of years ago.

but.
Naruto frowned.

The development of the war situation was somewhat beyond his expectations.

It’s not that Yhwach is not strong. He is very powerful. Whether in terms of the scale of his spiritual pressure or the power of his moves, he is superior to everyone except the captain-general and himself.

It can be said to be powerful.
A little bit different from what Naruto imagined he should be.

All he had displayed so far were conventional Quincy methods.

Not to mention the ability to make rules unreasonably and arbitrarily like Haschwald and Valkyrie.

Just like when they were fighting with Byakuya Kuchiki and the others just now, the "control of fear" and "finding spirit particle loopholes" displayed by the two Quincies were not beyond the ordinary rule-based abilities.

How is it possible that he, as the leader, has not developed the abilities of his subordinates?

Not to mention that Hasward mentioned that their "holy text" was given by His Majesty.

Yhwach is strong, but only moderately strong.

This degree
On the battlefield.

Yamamoto Genryusai didn't seem to realize this, or didn't even think about it.

The man he was fighting now seemed to be weaker in strength than he was a thousand years ago.

But he could accurately pronounce the names of those old subordinates.

Can perform those moves that he is familiar with.

Reiatsu and aura are what he understands.

Perhaps, Naruto discovered it too quickly and he didn't have time to recover all his strength.

Perhaps, I have made some progress over the past thousand years.

But anyway-

"It's over, Youhabach." He exhaled heavily, and the air twisted, making the man standing opposite him distorted and intertwined in his vision.

He waved the broken wooden sword in his hand.

"The remaining fire sword, north, the sky and the earth are reduced to ashes."

This was a move Naruto had seen before.

but.
It is very different from the way Ryujin Jakka is performed by itself.

Not so manic, nor so fierce.

It's "despair".

All the spiritual pressure and all the flames gathered on the tip of the small broken wooden sword at an extremely fast speed, devouring everything the blade touched in an instant.

A sword swung by Captain General Yamamoto.

Yhwach is extremely fragile.

He was powerless to resist, and was cut in half. His body bent and he fell uncontrollably, hitting the ground heavily.

Naruto noticed his eyes.

Guilt, regret, and shame
That's not the look a strong person should have.

Cowardice, retreat.
This is the look of a weak person.

A person who was defeated by Yamamoto Genryusai a thousand years ago, and then regrouped and launched an attack again a thousand years later, cannot be a weakling.

Only the weak do not have the courage to challenge the threshold they have not been able to cross again after failure.

He turned his head and looked at Haschwald. There was no special expression on the face of the man with long golden hair, as if nothing had happened.

This man, who claimed to be the highest-ranking member of the Order of the Stern Cross, was indifferent to the life or death of his "leader".

It also allowed Naruto to confirm his inner thoughts.

"That's not Yhwach," he said softly.

Hasward smiled faintly: "You are a little smarter than Yamamoto Genryusai."

On the battlefield.

Yamamoto Genryusai calmed down his anger, and the spots of light on the sword in his hand gradually faded away and degenerated into the most ordinary Zanpakuto.

Steam rose from the old man's body.

Raindrops fell.

Lying on the ground, "Yhuhabach" howled in pain and apologized in a low but sincere voice.

"I'm so sorry."

"Subordinates, it is beyond your ability."

Two quiet, small words, under the crackling raindrops, could not make a splash bigger than water.

It still reached Yamamoto Genryusai's ears very clearly.

It made him unbelievable.

Apologize?

Subordinate?

As the Majesty of the Invisible Empire and the leader of the Quincies, who else should I call "leader"?
After losing the war that you yourself started, who should you apologize to?

Youhabach, who had fallen to the ground but had not yet died, raised his hands with lifeless eyes: "Your Excellency Youhabach."

Yamamoto Genryusai stared in astonishment and leaned over to look: "Who are you?"

"Bastard!"

"Who the hell are you?"

He realized that this was not Yhwach.

Following his words
The appearance of the man on the ground changed, from a man with long black hair to a man with a bald head and a third eye on his forehead.

And at the same time.

A light was blooming not far away. It was the "Holy Arrow of Destruction". It was huge and towering, blooming on the surface. The First Squadron's barracks was destroyed. The aftermath continued to bloom, sweeping in all directions. Several beams shot towards Naruto in the sky, but before they could get close to him, they were obliterated by the wind of the "Uzumaki".

This spiritual pressure
Naruto's face was solemn.

Before, it was not within the perception of "Kagura's Heart's Eye" and suddenly appeared. If he hadn't taken the initiative to expose his whereabouts, he would probably never have caught its existence.

A dark shadow suddenly appeared.

In the center of the battlefield, in front of the bald Quincy.

"Yhuhabach, you bastard!" Yamamoto Genryusai caught sight of him at the first moment, staring at him with sharp eyes.

But the man ignored him and looked at his subordinate who fell to the ground with pity: "No need to apologize."

"You did very well."

"Stellar Cross Knights, Holy Letter 'Y', Thyself, Lloyd Lloyd."

The man on the ground gave a sad smile: "Really? Your Majesty."

“You are praising me”

"My pleasure."

Yhwach gently raised his hand, pointed his index finger, and with a slight sound, the blue spiritual pressure condensed and ejected, swallowing the three-eyed man in a flash, leaving a bottomless pit on the ground.

"Hidden"

"What are you doing, Youhabach?"

Yamamoto Genryusai stood in front of him with his sword across his body.

"What's in the First Squad's dormitory?" Yhwach turned around and smiled.

Yamamoto Genryusai thought of something.

"He is the one I think has the best chance." Yhwach said softly, "Yes, I came to see him."

"That man, Aizen Sosuke."

"but."

“As expected, he refused.”

Yamamoto Genryusai said softly: "Should I praise him a little?"

"Although he betrayed the Gotei 13, at least he didn't betray the Shinigami."

Yhwach smiled contemptuously: "Death?"

"How can there be any betrayal for something that is about to perish?"

"Yamamoto Shigekuni, do you still have the strength to fight me?"

Yamamoto Genryusai swung his sword and chopped at him: "How could there be nothing?"

"It doesn't take much effort to eliminate a faker."

"Swastika!"

"The remaining fire—"

Spiritual power is liberated.

But at the same time, Youhabach took out a star-cross badge, a small piece, only half the size of his palm.

He chanted the words in his mouth: "Dissolve. The sea becomes cloud, the cloud becomes rain, the rain becomes mist, the visible becomes invisible, our joy ends, the wine cup is poured to the ground. Come!"

The voice is hoarse, smooth and soft.

And with this sound, the black streamlined spiritual pressure airflow was disrupted and compressed into the star chapter.

Yamamoto Genryusai was shocked.

这 是
"Seize Bankai"!
Yhwach smiled softly: "Don't show that expression."

"You have a clear understanding of yourself and know that you are not a smart person. Then you should be as careful as Uzumaki Naruto and not try to be smart."

He held the star tightly.

"Your Bankai is not unrecoverable."

"That's why Lloyd Lloyd didn't use this ability on you."

"It's very simple."

"No one but me can harness your immense power."

Yamamoto Genryusai clenched the knife in his hand.

"You've grown old." Yhwach raised his hand, the bowstring stretched over his head, an arrow shot down gently, nailed to the ground, and condensed into a spirit light sword, "You are too blindly confident."

"Just beat me once."

"I've experienced the man called Aizen Sosuke before, so how could I trust a fake so easily?"

"Goodbye, Yamamoto Shigekuni."

He swung his sword and slashed down heavily.

Bright, powerful and swift.

but.
Faster than this was a golden light.

"Flying Thunder God Technique".

Uzumaki Naruto disappeared in the air, jumped through space, and then appeared in front of Yamamoto Genryusai.

Abandon chanting.

"The eighty-first of the ways to bind is to cut off the void."

The spirit particle's slash was intercepted, and after smashing the defense, it was blown away by the "vortex". At the moment when it was about to hit the two people, it was pushed to stop. There was a crackling sound of space wriggling and twisting, and it stopped after a few breaths. The remaining attacks were completely annihilated.

Naruto's sleeve was torn, and the shallow wound was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye due to its self-healing ability.

"Uzumaki Naruto." Yhwach said softly, raising the sword in his hand, "What's the point of saving this old man?"

"you."

“It’s been a disastrous defeat.”

Yamamoto Genryusai lowered his head: "It's really embarrassing to be saved by you."

"But when?"

He lowered his head and looked at his arm, his expression somewhat enlightened: "Was it at that time?"

The seal of "Flying Thunder God" is constructed by spirit particles.

In the past, such subtle and small changes in my body would not have escaped my perception.

Only just now
He trusted Naruto immensely and didn't think that he would do anything with the prosthesis, and most of his attention was focused on these exterminators.

"Just in case." Naruto said softly, "These guys give me an uneasy feeling."

Yhwach tilted his head and looked up at the sky: "Hastwald, why didn't you stop him?"

"In my opinion, he is not yet a threat to Your Majesty." There was no emotion in Hasward's tone.

The corner of Youhabach's mouth curled up: "Really?"

"Not enough to pose a threat to me."

"It seems that you haven't grown at all during this period, Uzumaki Naruto."

"To be honest, I didn't expect to be on the opposite side of you so early."

Naruto whispered, stretched out his hand and clenched it, and the wind condensed in his hand: "Are you afraid of me?"

"Fear?" Youhabach shook his head, "I do have some concerns about you."

"But this level is not enough to be called fear."

"You are the only one whose background I cannot see through or even grasp."

"In that case, I'll just get rid of you as well."

He didn't finish his sentence.

In the sky, Hasward spoke up to remind, "Your Majesty, the time for activities outside the Shadow Realm has come."

"Please return to the Invisible Empire."

Yhwach looked up: "How is that possible? There should still be time."

He paused.

"Really? So that's how it is."

"Aizen Sosuke is truly an incredible fellow. He dared to play with my perception in such a short time since we met."

"Forget it, it doesn't matter."

"Let's go then."

Naruto Uzumaki narrowed his eyes and stared at the large number of shadows that spread out from the Haschwalth as he fell and stretched out his hand to stab the void, twisting and distorting.

Limited event time?

"Realm of Shadows"?
Strange and strange words.

"Uzumaki Naruto." Yhwach looked at the blond figure again, raised his hand and waved it gently, "You are really lucky."

"At times like this, I can still survive."

"But..." "Now is not a good time to deal with you."

"I'm going to give you a death ceremony that's befitting of your status."

He stepped into the shadows.

Naruto clasped his hands together, "You've caused such trauma to Seireitei, and now you want to just walk away?"

"King Kong Lockdown".

The chains "crackled" and surged, like a spider web, seamlessly entangled, as they pounced towards Yhwach.

The man didn't look back.

Haschwald stepped forward and slashed with his sword. The most important chains broke and were disintegrated into the most basic ionic particles that dissipated in the air.

The rest passed through the two people——

Yhwach disappeared into the shadows.

"Your ability is invalid." Hasward said in a cold voice, "Don't try this kind of resistance again."

"Cherish those who are still alive now—"

But he didn't finish his words.

A few whooshing sounds.

The chain that was supposed to be heading towards Yhwach turned around and wrapped around Haschwalth's hands.

The chains were densely and carefully wrapped around each of Haschwald's fingers, pulling them straight forward.

The sword and shield are creations of rules, but they still need to be held physically.

With a clang——

They fell to the ground.

"Your target is me?" Hasward realized something. "From the beginning."

Naruto raised his hand and said calmly, "Of course."

"I told you, I've found your flaws."

Haschwald looked at him calmly.

"Your abilities are indeed perfect." Naruto continued, "But people are not."

"You are a strong, intelligent person."

"But you're not perfect."

“There is no such thing as a perfect person.”

"So this is your greatest weakness."

Haschwald smiled softly: "What's the point of catching me?"

"The power of the Scapegoat Shield does not require it to be held in my hand."

"The damage you have done to me will still fall back on you intact and unharmed."

In Naruto's hand, the long sword made of wind that was visible to the naked eye became sharper and longer: "I know, so the only way to kill you is this."

"Pfft" sound.

He thrust the sword into Haschwalth.

The wind immediately penetrated into his body through the gap.

The spiritual particles were grinding, consuming Haschwald's internal organs at a moderate speed, allowing it to maintain a rate at which Haschwald's spiritual pressure was slowly consumed.

of course
Such damage will also fall on Naruto at the same time.

His internal organs and body suffered the same destruction.

However, he was born with the ability to heal himself, and his other hand could perform some Kaido techniques to heal his body.

Plus the spiritual power of Jiu Lama.

He was able to hold on, as his spiritual energy consumption and physical consumption were much smaller than Hasward's.

耗!
This was the only way Naruto could think of to kill Haschwalth.

No matter what ability you have, if you want to display it, you need to rely on spiritual power.

Without spiritual power, even the most powerful abilities are useless.

That would drain his spiritual energy.

This drains his vitality.

Haschwalth was far more powerful than the average captain, and his spiritual pressure was also solid and deep.

One hour.
Two hours
Until half a day later.

Haschwald was bound, his face was haggard, and the disturbance of the vortex left scars on his body.

His spirit particles were exhausted and he could no longer maintain the power of his "holy text".

Disintegration, collapse.

An indestructible river embankment will be destroyed at an incredible speed if it has a small gap.

That's what Hasward did.

After being hurt, spiritual pressure, aura, and all life force were destroyed in an instant.

The two weapons that were left on the ground were also annihilated into the smallest spirit particle and turned into ashes.

Naruto gasped for air.

Jiu Lama's face didn't look very good either.

"It takes so long, Naruto, are you okay?" It panted heavily in its inner world.

I am just wasting some spiritual energy.

But Naruto's body has always been in a "hurt" state.

Naruto shook his head, his face calm, "I'm fine."

He tilted his head and looked.

He had been so focused on maintaining the power of the Uzumaki that he hadn't noticed what was happening around him.

Only now did I suddenly realize that there were many people gathered around me.

Captains of each squad.

There were no chief officers or ordinary soldiers on duty to provide medical treatment.

"Do you need to rest?" Yamamoto Genryusai asked softly.

Naruto shook his head, "The current situation is more important. Let's prepare. The enemy might attack again."

The Seventh Squadron's barracks.

The captains' meeting was held, but this time, the number of captains was not complete.

"The situation has become somewhat dire." Yamamoto Genryusai said in a low voice, "Although the enemy has retreated, and we have killed five of their leaders, it can't really be called a success."

"The Gotei 13 suffered heavy losses this time."

"The two captains were seriously injured and are still unconscious."

"The same is true for many of the vice-captains of each division."

"Not to mention the deaths of a large number of officers and ordinary soldiers."

He paused, his voice becoming even deeper, "If it weren't for Captain Uzumaki's help, I'm afraid I would have died under Yhwach's sword."

"And he also took away my Bankai."

"It's the worst possible thing."

Yhwach's power is at least equal to that of Yamamoto Genryusai, and now he has obtained Ryujin Jakka.

"Uzumaki Naruto, Zaraki Kenpachi."

"These two captains barely managed to maintain the dignity of Seireitei."

"Especially Naruto, who killed the highest-ranking enemy of the Stern Cross Knights."

"This is the last bit of face we can maintain."

Yamamoto Genryusai tilted his head and looked at Kurotsuchi Mayuri: "Captain Kurotsuchi, have you achieved any results now?"

"Of course." Kurotsuchi Mayuri said with a grin, "I didn't do nothing when you were fighting."

"I have already studied the enemy's way of communication."

"They are hiding in the shadows of Seireitei."

shadow?

Almost everyone lowered their heads and looked at the dark thing at the tip of their toes.

This thing that has existed since the birth of my life actually hides an enemy?

Naruto thought.

No wonder.
“Kagura’s Heart’s Eye” cannot sense it.

It turned out to be in another space.

"Also, I've found a way to break the Quincies' plan to steal your Bankai." Kurotsuchi Mayuri stretched out his hand, lightly pinched a potion bottle between his index and middle fingers, and shook it slightly. The black pills inside made a crackling sound.

"I'll keep it short."

"The 13th Division contacted Ichigo Kurosaki and learned that the Quincy was unable to seal his Bankai."

"After conducting many experiments, I found that the reason for this is that the power of the Hollow is poisonous to the Exterminators."

"As long as the power of Hollow is mixed into Bankai, the Exterminator will not be able to take it away."

"I'll name this potion 'Voiding Potion'."

"After taking it, your Zanpakutō will be able to carry some Hollow power for a day."

"Of course, this will not cause any changes to my Bankai, nor will it pollute the purity of the God of Death."

"One potion can last for a day. After the effect of the potion wears off, the power of the void will dissipate on its own."

Naruto looked at him and said, "You are really capable, Captain Nirvana."

"Of course, I'm the captain of the 12th Division and the director of the Technical Development Bureau. No one's technical ability is stronger than mine." Kurotsuchi Mayuri narrowed his eyes and spoke with pride.

Yamamoto Genryusai nodded and said, "Distribute the pills."

"The failure of this battle is also related to the fact that our abilities were limited and we were unable to perform Bankai."

"Besides that, there is another piece of news."

He paused, as if thinking about how to better convey the news.

Some traces of shame also appeared on his face.

"The news of our defeat has also reached the ears of Squad Zero." Yamamoto Genryusai took a deep breath and said this reluctantly, "Now they are coming to the Soul Society with the orders of the Soul King."

Naruto tilted his head and looked over.

Team Zero.
This group of mysterious people, I have only heard about them in rumors but never seen them in person.

Is it finally coming?
"Let's go." Yamamoto Genryusai picked up his cane and pounded it lightly on the ground. "I'm afraid we'll need their help again this time."

again?
Naruto wondered.

"I," said Yamamoto Genryusai, who led the way and glanced at Naruto, not shying away from mentioning these things, "I once lost to a great hollow."

"Later, it was one of the members of Squad Zero who was able to seal it."

Naruto paused.

Has the captain ever been defeated by a big virtual being?
And then, can the people from Squad Zero defeat the Hollow that defeated the Captain-General?

"Don't be so surprised, Naruto." Yamamoto Genryusai shook his head and continued to walk forward, "Although I am powerful, I am not invincible."

"There is someone in Squad Zero who is more powerful than me."

Naruto nodded thoughtfully.

Many people were hearing the news for the first time and had looks of disbelief on their faces.

They hurried on and came to an open space near the walls of Seireitei.

Naruto looked around.

Kagura did not sense any spiritual pressure in her heart.

"Where are they?" Jiu Lama came out from his shoulder and asked curiously. He was also very curious about these guys. "They didn't show up during the battle with the Invisible Empire, but now they show up."

Kyoraku Shunsui shook his head and reached out to pinch Kurama's ear: "They are Squad Zero, and their duty is to guard the Soul King."

"There are only thirteen teams guarding the Seireitei."

Naruto suddenly raised his head.

A huge spiritual pressure was falling from the sky at an incredibly fast speed.

He raised his hand.

"That's Squad Zero." Yamamoto Genryusai stopped him, "No need to stop them."

Between the words.

A huge pillar, like a meteor, slid down and hit the open space in front of them with incredible precision, splashing air waves and dust.

The pillars are white, holy and proud.

"The Tenju Chariot is the transportation tool of Squad Zero," Yamamoto Genryusai explained. "All members of Squad Zero are inside it."

His voice just fell.

A door on the pillar opened and five people walked out.

A wretched old man with glasses, a bad man with a crew cut, a tall and thin woman with long straight black hair, a plump and voluptuous middle-aged woman, and a bald monk standing in the middle of the five people who can be seen as the leader at a glance.

"Long time no see, little brats from the Gotei 13." The airplane head shouted noisily, "Have you eaten well, slept well, and lived well?"

When acquaintances meet, they start to exchange pleasantries.

They don't look very old, but they have a long history in the Soul Society. The only ones who can talk to them are those captains who have served for hundreds of years, such as Unohana Retsu and Kyoraku Shunsui.
"Okay, that's enough greetings." Yamamoto Genryusai said in a low voice, "Everyone from the Zero Squad has come here. What exactly can I do for you?"

The leading monk gave a thumbs up and said, "We always meet when you are in a mess, Yamamoto Shigekuni."

"I'm so sorry."

"This time, we are here to follow the Soul King's orders and rebuild the Gotei 13."

"first."

"Call the acting Shinigami, the little fellow named Kurosaki Ichigo. We need to take him to the Soul King Palace."

Kurosaki Ichigo?
The will of the Spiritual King?
Naruto narrowed his eyes and stared at them: "Why do you want to take Kurosaki Ichigo away? He is not a god of death yet. He just got the power of the god of death by chance. He is just an ordinary human."

"This is what the Soul King meant." The monk continued, "Once Kurosaki Ichigo meets the Soul King, he will understand."

Naruto didn't say anything else.

"You must be Uzumaki Naruto." The monk tilted his head and looked at him, "The Soul King wants to see you this time too."

"Besides, my desire to see you is very strong."

Naruto nodded.

"Besides that, we have to take a few more people with us." The tall and thin woman stepped out, "Let me go and collect those people myself."

(End of this chapter)