Chapter 98 - Hollow Ichigo Appears!
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Chapter 98 - Hollow Ichigo Appears!
Bankai?
Everyone present was stunned when they heard the word. They knew what 'Bankai' meant.
It wasn't surprising that Gilgamesh could perform a Bankai. After all, it was within their expectations. But why did Gilgamesh's Bankai address Ichigo?
Before anyone could react, and without giving Ichigo a chance to respond, a cold, crazed voice echoed from within Ichigo, "Bankai: Tensa Zangetsu!"
Immediately, a terrifying black and red spiritual pressure surged out of Ichigo's body. The secret base, vast as a small city, began to tremble under the force of Ichigo's spiritual pressure.
Ichigo's panicked voice rang out, "Bankai: Tensa Zangetsu? What is this? Who are you? Why are you inside me?"
At that moment, Ichigo seemed like he was suffering from split personality, playing two roles simultaneously.
As soon as Ichigo finished speaking, the cold, crazed voice responded again, "Yo, my king, it seems you've lost many of your memories."
The voice continued, mocking Ichigo, "Ichigo, you look pathetic right now. Not only have you forgotten who I am, but you've also forgotten your own Bankai."
"I told you not to give me a chance, or I'd pull you off the throne and take over."
"Now, stay inside and watch how I use the Bankai!"
As the cold, crazed voice fell silent, Ichigo's expression turned completely deranged, his mouth twisted into a sinister smile.
Among those present, only Gilgamesh knew that the one controlling Ichigo's body was the manifested form of his Zanpakutō, Zangetsu—Hollow Ichigo.
And Hollow Ichigo had already completed the Bankai.
In the instant the Bankai was completed, Hollow Ichigo appeared behind Gilgamesh, his voice dripping with madness, "Not just anyone can be my king."
"Kid, since you helped me take over this body, I'll let you die painlessly. Be grateful, hehehe!"
With that, Hollow Ichigo wielded Zangetsu and slashed at Gilgamesh. Simultaneously, a crescent of black and red spiritual pressure began to form at the blade's edge.
Unlike Ichigo, who needed a preparation period to unleash Getsuga Tenshō, Hollow Ichigo could release it as effortlessly as drinking water and even play around with it.
Clearly, Hollow Ichigo intended to finish Gilgamesh with Getsuga Tenshō.
Future Yoruichi, Urahara, and Tessai were utterly confused by the current situation.
Tensa Zangetsu was Ichigo's Bankai, so how did Gilgamesh know about it? What was the purpose of Gilgamesh's previous actions?
Who was the lunatic occupying Ichigo's body, and why was he attacking Gilgamesh?
As they pondered these questions, Gilgamesh's calm, authoritative voice resounded.
"Kneel!"
Just two simple words, but they left Hollow Ichigo's crazed face showing disbelief.
Because he really knelt, right in front of Gilgamesh, his hand pressing the Zanpakutō that was about to slash down onto the ground.
The black Getsuga Tenshō was released directly towards the ground.
Boom!
The explosion of dust and debris obscured the vision.
Gilgamesh's voice, filled with regal authority, echoed, "Go, fight well. If your battle pleases me, I will forgive your transgression."
Swish!
Hollow Ichigo's figure appeared in front of Future Yoruichi, his crazed face showing a mix of fear and anger. Looking at Future Yoruichi, Hollow Ichigo decided to vent his emotions on her, unleashing a Getsuga Tenshō.
Future Yoruichi had no time to think, she immediately used Shunpo to evade.
But just as she stabilized herself after using Shunpo, she was horrified to find Hollow Ichigo had somehow appeared behind her.
'So fast!'
Before Future Yoruichi could think more, Hollow Ichigo's right hand, holding the Zanpakutō, was already raised high, slashing down.
Another crescent of black and red spiritual pressure flew towards Future Yoruichi.
The attack was so close that even someone called the 'Flash Goddess' had no time to use Shunpo to evade.
But she wasn't without options.
Stealth Steps Four Maple of the Third: Cicada!
Swish!
Boom!
Amidst the violent explosion, Future Yoruichi's figure appeared in another place.
Without hesitation, she dashed towards Gilgamesh.
Take out the leader first.
Although she didn't understand the situation, it was clear Hollow Ichigo and Gilgamesh were not on good terms, though controlled by some means.
If she could capture Gilgamesh, she could break his control.
Then Hollow Ichigo would become her weapon.
Gilgamesh stood still, watching Future Yoruichi charge towards him without any movement.
Urahara, observing this, frowned and asked Past Yoruichi, "Why is your king standing still? Is he giving up?"
Past Yoruichi just smiled and shook her head, "Just watch. Everything is within the king's control. My future self is in for a hard time."
Urahara was taken aback.
Tessai didn't speak, but his body tensed, ready to intervene if necessary.
Future Yoruichi had no such thoughts. She had one goal: to capture Gilgamesh.
Though Hollow Ichigo was fast, her Shunpo wasn't slow.
After using Cicada to distance herself from Hollow Ichigo, she was confident she could capture Gilgamesh before Hollow Ichigo caught up.
But that confidence shattered instantly.
A sinister, crazed voice, like an electric hum, echoed in her ear, "You're causing me trouble."
"If you make him angry, I'll be the one to suffer."
She instinctively turned her head and saw Hollow Ichigo now wearing a white skeletal mask.
Her pupils shrank, and she nearly blurted out, "Hollowfication!?"
Not just Future Yoruichi, but Urahara's pupils also contracted.
The hidden Vizard group couldn't remain silent either.
Leaving two members to watch over Ginjō and Tsukishima, the rest appeared around Hollow Ichigo, warily questioning, "Who the hell are you?"
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