Chapter 115 : Resurrección: Segunda Etapa!

Off-screen, many Shinigami's eyes were wide with shock.

They were well aware of Kurosaki Ichigo's formidable strength. It rivaled that of a captain, and his power had surged even further since becoming a Hollow! Yet, despite this, he found himself on the brink of death in an instant.

The fourth Espada was undeniably powerful. Considering this, the existence of the top three Espadas was beyond imagination!

When did "Hueco Mundo" become infested with such terrifying monsters?

["The battle rages on."

Ulquiorra slowly raised his arm, and in the next moment, a spear made entirely of Reiatsu was hurled towards Kurosaki Ichigo!

"Observing intently, Kurosaki Ichigo discerned the spear's trajectory, predicted its direction, and skillfully twisted his body to the right to evade."

However, in an instant, the long spear, charged with the aura of destruction, grazed the right side of his head, barely missing by a few strands of broken hair!

"A bit more, just a fraction of an inch, and his head would have been obliterated!"

Kurosaki Ichigo's back was instantly covered in sweat. In that moment, he couldn't shake the feeling that Ulquiorra had intentionally spared his life.

"If you lose, Uryu will be utterly outmatched by this Menos Grande. It's not just a matter of strength; his combat experience is severely lacking, and he's completely overwhelmed."

Yet, Kyoraku Shunsui chuckled at his own words, acknowledging that it was futile to discuss such matters when the person in question was no longer present.

"Although he managed to avoid a direct hit, the gust of wind generated by the spear was incredibly fierce. Kurosaki Ichigo, pushed back by the violent wind pressure, continued to retreat!"

"In the next instant, Ulquiorra closed in on Kurosaki Ichigo once again!"

"Another emerald spear materialized and aimed at Kurosaki Ichigo!"

"However, this strike was evidently slower than the previous one and was blocked by the jet-black Zanpakutō wielded by Kurosaki Ichigo!"

"Kurosaki Ichigo, unleash your strongest attack before me, and let me witness it!"

Just as Kurosaki Ichigo wondered why, Ulquiorra looked down as if gazing at ants.

"Then allow me to illustrate the vast power disparity between us!"

The next second, Ulquiorra withdrew to the sky, granting Kurosaki Ichigo the opportunity to power up and brace for the impending assault.

Incensed by such disdain, Kurosaki Ichigo erupted in anger and bellowed, "Don't underestimate me! I'll show you too!"

As his words resonated, Kurosaki Ichigo raised his Zanpakutō high, and a formidable black Reiatsu erupted from his body!

The entire space seemed to tremble suddenly.

The Reiatsu rolled and twisted like a colossal wave, forming a massive Uzumaki that converged towards the dark Tensa Zangetsu!

"Getsuga Tenshō!!!"

With Kurosaki Ichigo's confident and anticipatory voice, a torrential force resembling a dark lightning strike surged towards Ulquiorra!

In Soul Society, countless Shinigami felt a tingling sensation on their scalps. They had underestimated Kurosaki Ichigo, whose attack surpassed the majority of their captains.

If they were in his position, they doubted they'd have the courage to resist.

Within the Las Noches, Grimmjow sensed an overwhelmingly intense crisis, and even the other Espadas broke into cold sweats.

"However, Ulquiorra remained unmoved in the face of this formidable attack!"

"He simply calmly raised his left hand."

"The next second, the black torrent collided with the unyielding force of a rock."

Getsuga Tenshō, capable of effortlessly vanquishing Adjuchas, appeared feeble in this moment, unable to penetrate even with the faintest palm!

At this juncture, the first Espada, Starrk, also displayed a peculiar expression.

Ulquiorra not only intercepted the Getsuga Tenshō but also did so with apparent ease, leaving Starrk surprised.

Kurosaki Ichigo stood frozen, disbelief etched on his face as his full-strength blow seemingly had no impact.

Ulquiorra's eyes, void of the last vestiges of interest, conveyed, "The capability of humans is indeed limited to this."

"For the last time, witness the black Cero!" Ulquiorra extended a forefinger casually, directing it downward.

In an instant, the dark expanse of "Hueco Mundo" bathed in a faint green glow!

The subsequent moment witnessed space quivering as a black pillar, radiating a terrifying and destructive aura, tore through the heavens and earth!

Almost instantly, the blurred mask on Kurosaki Ichigo's face shattered!

Beneath the zenith, Uryū Ishida and Inoue Orihime simultaneously sensed a Reiatsu akin to an abyss, nearly bowing them to the ground. They raised their heads in panic, gazing at the ominous hole in the sky, hearts heavy with concern!

Above the zenith, the black Cero dissipated, leaving Kurosaki Ichigo's clothes in tatters and his body bruised.

Struggling to rise, Kurosaki Ichigo's gaze met a pair of indifferent eyes.

The next moment, excruciating pain emanated from his abdomen, and space rapidly retreated!

Boom!

The massive stone pillar, once a support, shattered, and Kurosaki Ichigo vomited blood, gasping for breath.

Countless onlookers couldn't bear to witness the scene—a powerhouse pummeling a child mercilessly.

In Las Noches, Aizen observed with great interest, eagerly awaiting Kurosaki Ichigo's resurgence.

He wondered about the kind of rampage and ability the human before him possessed to overcome Ulquiorra, capable of reaching the second stage.

"Your powers may resemble Arrancar, but the difference between us is vast," Ulquiorra spoke as he approached Kurosaki Ichigo in the air, resembling a Shinigami about to claim an inescapable soul.

BOOM!

Kurosaki Ichigo crashed through the stone pillar, kicked away. In the next second, his body spiraled out of control, crashing into the ground!

Ulquiorra, a shadow-like presence, left Kurosaki Ichigo powerless even to dodge, gripping his throat!

"The chasm between us is immense. Why not relinquish the sword in your hand?" Ulquiorra remarked.

In response to this cryptic query, Kurosaki Ichigo wore a resigned smile.

"Do you think I'll give up just because you're stronger?" he retorted.

"From the beginning, I knew you were formidable. However, showcasing your strength repeatedly won't change a thing. I'm going to strike you, Ulquiorra!"

Ulquiorra's eyes didn't reflect anger but rather conveyed a matter-of-fact tone as he calmly said, "To say such things indicates you still don't comprehend true despair."

"Since you don't understand, allow me to enlighten you. This is the epitome of true despair!" Ulquiorra's voice echoed in Kurosaki Ichigo's ears like a voice from hell.

"The sword is released—Resurrección: Segunda Etapa!" With those words, the world's color changed, and the space shrieked as if pleading for mercy.

The sky turned pitch black without a trace of color, the bottom resembling a dark green hell!

Countless Shinigami Menos Grande trembled off the screen at this moment!

The profound shock was palpable, as if the weight of the sky pressed upon them, making it difficult to breathe!

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