Chapter 42: "Could it be some unspeakable special fetish?"

[[This is a translation so please don't hate me for the developments. I will try to remove shitty brainrot scenes with better ones but it is from a MTL ... so please no bashing in the comments for the plot. I am just a translator after all.]]

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It had been two days since they escaped from the 4th Division. While others would still be recovering, Akira had already fully recovered. This was not only due to Aizen's decision to choose the highest level of treatment for him but also related to the changes in his spiritual body.

After all, even with Unohana's superb medical skills and healing techniques, severe burns inside and outside the body require a period of recuperation. However, after the treatment, Akira could move freely. After two days of rest, he was completely recovered. According to Aizen, people with no worries always heal the fastest.

During this period, Akira also familiarized himself with the enhanced effects of the Shakkahō's inscription. Firstly, his spiritual pressure increased by one level, now at level 53, spiritual power rank eleven. Frankly, this speed was already quite ridiculous. It's important to note that Shinigami are long-lived beings with extremely long lifespans. Therefore, except for a few monsters, improving spiritual pressure is generally a slow process.

Additionally, he gained the characteristics of Shakkahō. Due to the incomplete inscription of the Shakkahō Kido, his spiritual body's quality did not improve. However, even so, it was quite impressive. Although his spiritual pressure was still at the seated officer level, Akira was confident he could hold his own against some vice-captains. With a bit of luck, he might even secure a first kill.

So, let's see who the invincible Akira's opponent is. Oh, it's the even more invincible Aizen Sōsuke. Well, never mind. Time to wash up and go to bed.

At the command of Tessai, the Kido combat training officially began. Akira had no intention of holding back, nor did he understand the concept of low profile. Since he was already famous in the Shin'ō Academy, he might as well be even more flamboyant!

He started with Hado #31 Shakkahō, which had just backfired two days ago. The scorching flames condensed into a massive fireball, instantly igniting the air. The crimson eruption spread rapidly, forming visible ripples in the air, violently oscillating in front.

Tessai was shocked, instinctively taking a deep breath of hot air, feeling a burning sensation in his lungs and organs. He never expected that Akira, who had backfired on himself, could release such a perfect Shakkahō. In terms of power, release speed, and other aspects, there were no flaws. Even if he himself released the Shakkahō, it would only be slightly more powerful.

"So, how did this kid manage to blow himself up?"

Tessai pondered, "Could it be some unspeakable special fetish?"

At this moment, the fireball charged forward, carrying violent heat waves straight towards Aizen, the intense heat even distorting the surrounding air. Facing such an attack, Aizen stood calmly, as serene as an ancient well, exuding extreme composure.

"Bakudo #21: Sekienton."

A calm voice rang out at the most appropriate moment, and a large amount of red smoke erupted from his feet, instantly covering the area where Aizen stood. The residual power of the Shakkahō did not diminish, directly falling into the smoke, causing a massive heat wave to surge upwards.

"Is it over?" a student asked in a daze. From their perspective, Akira's Shakkahō was flawless. If they were in his place, they would be instantly blown to pieces and suffer a crushing defeat.

"Bakudo #4: Hainawa."

A calm voice echoed from within the red smoke, and a barely visible light rope shot out like a hunting snake, swiftly crossing dozens of meters.

Akira naturally noticed this level of attack and instinctively used Shunpo to retreat. However, at that moment, his danger sense triggered a warning. He halted abruptly, noticing a brilliant flash of lightning to his right rear.

"Did you notice?"

Aizen, who had somehow emerged from the smoke, walked steadily, his footsteps in sync with his heartbeat, exuding an indescribable sense of pressure.

"Hado #4: Byakurai."

Although it was just a low-level Hado, the perfect timing and angle made it a significant threat to Akira. Considering Aizen's spiritual pressure, even a Byakurai could easily break through his defensive barrier.

Thus, Akira chose to dodge again. The speed boost from his skill [Light as a Feather] allowed him to maneuver in the relatively confined space, avoiding the incoming attacks as much as possible.

"Bakudo #9: Geki."

Aizen did not relent, increasing the pressure on Akira. He knew his friend's strength well and understood that this level of attack was not enough to defeat him.

As expected, when Akira dodged the incoming red light rope again, he landed and grinned, "Sōsuke, you never cease to amaze me. But you still haven't grasped the true essence of a mage. Let me demonstrate it for you. Watch and learn!"

To everyone's astonishment, Akira decided to go all out.

"Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanini!! Look upon yourself with horror and then claw out your own throat!!"

"Bakudo #9: Geki!"

Red light burst from his fingertips, covering the area in front of him. And this was just the beginning.

"…Entangle, collapse, shatter, sever."

"Hado #11: Tsuzuri Raiden!"

"Ye lord! Mask of flesh and bone, flutter of wings, ye who bears the name of Man! Truth and temperance, upon this sinless wall of dreams unleash but slightly the wrath of your claws!!"

"Hado #31: Shakkaho!"

"…Truth and moderation, unknown dream wall, stand upon it!"

"Hado #33: Sokatsui!"

One incantation after another filled the Kido barrier, seemingly without limit. The spiritual pressure from the intertwined Hado and Bakudo surged like waves, filling the surroundings. Brilliant lights flashed, striking the air like iron whips, producing sharp, piercing sounds. Thunderous roars followed, as if someone were swearing oaths within the barrier, with continuous rolling thunder.

Under the effect of his skill [Kido Mastery], Akira transformed into a kido machine gun, recklessly unleashing various Bakudo and Hado. Every Kido taught at the Spiritual Arts Academy, even those merely mentioned, were displayed within the barrier.

That day, the students witnessed what true firepower coverage meant.

In contrast, Aizen appeared low-key and elegant. There were no flashy Kido incantations or grand Hado displays. He captured opportunities amidst the brilliance, using Shunpo at the right moments to unleash Bakudo or Hado that could dismantle the attacks. Compared to Akira's firepower coverage, Aizen perfectly demonstrated what precise strikes meant.

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