Chapter 48: Enemies in the Dark!!!
[[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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After practical training in Kidō with Aizen and deep development and training of his spiritual body over the past few days, Kisaragi Akira has fully mastered the properties of Byakurai. He can now enchant his basic attack methods like Zanjutsu, Hakuda, and Kidō with lightning effects.
As a result, when he uses Sekienton, it is no longer just a binding spell but a destructive one with immense power. The combination of dust and electric sparks creates an unexpectedly strong effect, surpassing even the power of Hado of the same level, comparable to a full-powered Shakkahō. Due to the wide coverage of the Sekienton, it can exert 120% of its power in certain locations.
Just like now.
The explosive fire rain, emitting scorching heat, roamed freely within the mountain, reaching the deepest darkness. The red glow burst out from the cave entrance, burning the nearby trees and forest to ashes.
Soon, the howls of pain echoed from within the mountain. Two towering, flame-covered creatures emerged from the fire, igniting the surrounding forest with their high temperatures.
Akira, slightly excited, observed the giant Hollows trying to extinguish the flames on their bodies by rolling. Their structure resembled spiders, but their limbs were like centipedes, combining the most terrifying aspects of both insects, enough to make anyone with insectophobia break down on the spot.
"Left for you, right for me?" Akira asked, glancing sideways.
To his surprise, Aizen shook his head, frowning and whispering, "If you like, you can handle them all. Just make it quick and don't waste too much time."
Akira was slightly surprised and was about to ask when Aizen continued, "If we miss dinner, you'll have to raid the Shin'ō Academy cafeteria again tonight. With finals approaching, it's best not to cause too much trouble."
Akira was deeply moved. Aizen was always thinking about his friend. Meeting Aizen was one of the best decisions he had ever made.
"Since you say so," Akira rolled up his sleeves, drew his Zanpakutō from its sheath, and a silver gleam flashed in the fiery light. "Let's make it quick!"
Electric arcs burst from his feet, leaving a scorching trail as Akira instantly disappeared from his spot.
Noticing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Aizen's eyes. Has he already fully developed the properties of Byakurai? Indeed, in areas outside of theoretical classes, this guy's talent is second to none, even compared to me.
The giant Hollow's eyes were filled with fear as they watched the electrified boy suddenly appear before them. What kind of creature is this?! Since when did Shinigami start using electricity?
There was no time to think as the fierce and brutal aura rushed towards them, the spiritual pressure covering them, giving the Hollows a sense of oppression. Driven by instinct, the two spider Hollows ignored the burning flames and fiercely attacked with their charred limbs!
The sound of the air being torn apart approached.
Akira bent his waist and stepped forward, his body tense, as if the sound of a bowstring tightening echoed from his body.
A powerful roar erupted the moment the blade fell!
Shikei Ryū: Gyaku-nami!
(t/n: Death Sword Style: Reverse Wave)
The spiritual pressure surged, transforming into endless waves, the blade's light dazzling, like a heavy thundercloud crashing down!
In an instant, the metallic limbs were directly severed and disintegrated, blood-red viscous liquid splattering from the fractures, scattering on the charred ground.
The limbs continued to attack relentlessly.
For the spider Hollows with hundreds of limbs, this attack method was expendable. No matter how many were cut off, they didn't care. They just needed to hit the boy once to secure victory.
In their understanding, Shinigami were strong but had poor defense. Without enough spiritual pressure, even a lower-class Menos Grande like Gillian could harm a captain.
But after a few brief exchanges, the two giant spider Hollows were shocked to find that their attacks had no effect. Instead, their bodies became sluggish and numb as their limbs repeatedly contacted the boy's Zanpakutō.
"The effect is quite good," Akira said, nodding seriously as he casually severed the attacking limbs.
Byakurai's power was limited, so even against two ordinary Hollows, it took some time to paralyze their bodies. But this was just the beginning. Akira was eager to see how strong he would become after engraving higher-level Kidō.
Aizen, don't let me down! Whether we can stand at the top of the world depends on your efforts.
After testing Byakurai's properties, Akira prepared to end this one-sided battle. As several limbs attacked, he burst into Shunpo again, dodging the attacks and aiming directly at the terrified head in front of him.
Squelch—
The sound of flesh tearing echoed as Akira stepped on the white shell, his Zanpakutō piercing deep into the head. The spiritual pressure exploded, turning the insides into mush.
The spider Hollow's eyes lost their light, and its massive body collapsed powerlessly.
Seeing its companion's death, the other Hollow panicked, ignoring its numb and burning body, frantically shaking its remaining limbs, trying to escape the battlefield.
"Hmph, trying to escape?" Akira leaped, surrounded by explosive electric arcs, revealing his fierce nature, and slashed down with his blade!
After glancing at Akira effortlessly defeating the two giant Hollows, Aizen no longer paid much attention. With Akira's current strength, he could easily handle Hollows of this level. Only against Menos Grande like Gillian might he struggle a bit.
Aizen released his spiritual pressure, trying to find the source of his unease in the surrounding environment.
Beyond his spiritual pressure range, under the large tree branches, a faint Kidō light fell, enveloping several black-clad figures.
"According to the information from the Shin'ō Academy, Kisaragi Akira is the strongest kid."
"Our war failed because of the talismans he made."
"This time, our goal is to kill him at all costs, even if it means sacrificing everyone!"
Akira shattered the spider Hollow's skull with a single slash, red and white splattering everywhere, creating a disgusting scene.
As he collected the hollow's eyes to take back, a sudden sense of unease emerged, and his [Spidey Sense] began to scream!
[Danger!!!]
From his blind spot, several black-clad figures suddenly attacked, aiming directly at the boy standing on the corpse!
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[[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.]]