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Chapter 36 Receiving the Order

"His ability is the Zanpakuto that makes swords?"

As Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni recalled the Zanpakuto he had seen over the past millennium, he finally confirmed that the ability to create "swords" had existed in the history of Soul Society for two individuals.

That was in an era before Shinigami even used "Zanpakuto".

The first one is the founder of the Kasumi clan, who created the Baku sword, which can absorb the spiritual pressure of the Shinigami and unleash even greater power.

The second is Nimaiya Oetsu, who forged the Zanpakuto.

Without a doubt, both of them were powerful figures of their time.

Nimaiya Oetsu, after his Zanpakuto was adopted as a weapon exclusive to Shinigami, was promoted to the Soul King Palace and became a member of the Zero Division.

Will Erin grow to the same level as them?

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni did not know the answer to this question.

But at the very least, being able to create a "sword" unaffected by Hoshino Kyoga's Zanpakuto would make one the best candidate to deal with Hoshino Kyoga at this time.

Of course, before that, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni still needed to confirm one thing.

"Vice Captain Erin, I need your honest answer."

"Go ahead and ask, Captain."

"Have you already mastered Bankai?"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing Captain-Commander Yamamoto's question, all the captains turned their gazes to Erin.

When Erin entered the captain's meeting room, his spiritual pressure had already passed everyone's test.

Second-class Spirit Might!

Definitely captain level.

As everyone knows, one of the hidden conditions for becoming the captain of the Gotei 13 is that one must complete the "Bankai" of their Zanpakuto.

If Erin has already mastered Bankai, then Erin himself is on the same level as them.

All that's missing is the position of "captain".

Even Yoruichi Shihouin stared at Erin with great interest.

Yoruichi Shihouin only met his vice-captain five years ago when he challenged Noriyuki Ōmaeda.

I learned more about what happened next from what Bee-Shallow Ling said.

At that time, Erin's Zanpakuto was a Zanpakuto capable of unleashing wind-based slashes.

A few days ago, Erin's Zanpakuto was engulfed in flames, unleashing a powerful slash combining wind and fire elements.

At the time, Yoruichi Shihouin thought it was the first Zanpakuto in Soul Society that could use two elements.

It now appears that this weapon was made by Vice Captain Erin.

If this guy has completed his Bankai training, then what is his Bankai?

"Yes, Captain-Commander, I have completed my training in Zanpakuto Bankai."

Erin's words shocked everyone once again.

Especially Yoruichi Shihōin.

Erin is her vice-captain. Yoruichi knows that Erin joined the Second Division right after graduating and is currently around fifty years old.

This talent...

He's already no worse than her.

Kuchiki Ginryo was also pleasantly surprised.

It would be a lie to say that Kuchiki Ginrei wasn't disappointed to lose Hoshino Hibiki as a future son-in-law.

But now it seems that her daughter's taste is just as good as her own.

Do not!

Thinking of Erin's slashing technique and Shunpo, which clearly surpassed Hoshino Hibiki's, I should say that my daughter's judgment is better than mine!

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni opened his eyes. "Then tell me, can you defeat Hoshino Kyouga and restore peace to Seireitei?"

"Yes, if it's Hoshino Hibiki, the third seat, I have no problem."

Erin looked directly at Captain-Commander Yamamoto without flinching.

With his own "Muramasa" guarding his current territory, Hoshino Hibiki's presence has no effect on his weapons.

This is Erin's greatest source of confidence in dealing with Hoshino Hibiki.

"very good."

"Then, Vice Captain Erin, the task of capturing Hoshino Hibiki and quelling this rebellion of Seireitei is entrusted to you."

"I hope you won't disappoint me."

"As you command, Lord Captain."

After bowing respectfully to Captain-Commander Yamamoto and the other captains, Erin left the captain's room.

After sensing Hoshino Hibiki's spiritual pressure, he transformed into a black afterimage and rushed towards the Seventh Division barracks.

……

"hateful!"

Aikawa Luo fell to the ground, covered in blood.

"I'm still too weak..."

After his Zanpakuto was controlled by his opponent, Aikawa Rabu could only fight using his Shikai and Bankai Zanpakuto, ultimately suffering a crushing defeat.

"Humph."

Having stopped Aikawa Rai's Zanpakuto from continuing its attack, Hoshino Kyoga waved his hand, and instantly, several shadowy Zanpakutos escorted Aikawa Rai to the rear, where he was thrown together with the other Shinigami.

Since Hoshino Hibiki launched his rebellion, he has taken over the Ninth and Seventh Divisions and possesses over a thousand Zanpakuto under his command.

Even captain-level Zanpakuto have two of them.

There are as many as forty-seven Zanpakuto of the Seat Official rank.

However, fewer than fifty of the Grim Reapers died in this rebellion.

This is not because Hoshino Hibiki is kind-hearted and doesn't want to kill.

However, if these Shinigami are killed, their corresponding Zanpakuto will also dissipate after a period of time.

Hoshino Hibiki has a plan to overthrow the Gotei 13 and take control of Soul Society himself.

These Grim Reapers, in a sense, were also his "resources".

If he could rule the entire Soul Society, Hoshino Kyoga would be more than happy if these Shinigami never died!

Tengumaru stood behind Hoshino Hibiki, in the row behind Muramasa.

Beside him was Kensei Muguruma's Zanpakuto—Danchifu.

"Next……"

Hoshino Hibiki looked up and surveyed her surroundings.

He has completely taken control of the Ninth and Seventh Divisions.

Hoshino Hibiki now has two options.

The first option is to take the Ninth Division as the center, occupy the other divisions surrounding the First Division, and then attack the First Division with overwhelming force.

The second option is to go all in and lead the existing Zanpakuto directly to attack the First Division.

According to Muramasa's recollection of the 7th Division Captain, Aikawa Rao, the 1st Division had recently sounded the alarm for a "Captains' Meeting," and all the captains of the Gotei 13 were currently gathered at the 1st Division.

If I could enter the captains' meeting room and control the captains' Zanpakuto, wouldn't I be able to call the shots in the Seireitei?

Thinking of this, a fierce glint flashed in Hoshino Hibiki's eyes.

"Muramasa..."

"call out!"

However, before Hoshino Hibiki could give the order, a beam of light shot towards him at lightning speed.

Bankai - Earth-Shattering Wind!

A humanoid Zanpakuto clad in silver-white armor appeared in front of Hoshino Hibiki, with a metal ribbon connecting its two fist blades to its back. It punched the incoming beam of light.

"Boom boom boom boom..."

Countless wind blades converged and exploded on the armored man's fist blades, blasting the incoming beam of light aside and crashing through a nearby house.

"Zheng!"

At this moment, Hoshino Hibiki realized that the beam of light that had been knocked away by the Dividing Wind was actually a Zanpakuto stuck in the ground.

Chapter 37 Another confrontation

Upon seeing the Zanpakuto, Hoshino Hibiki unleashed a terrifying, predatory gaze as he looked at the figure rapidly approaching.

"Yo, it's been a long time, Hoshino Third Seat."

Erin stopped about thirty meters in front of Hoshino Hibiki and waved to him with a smile.

To the others in Seireitei, Hoshino Kyouga was a traitor from Soul Society who launched the rebellion.

But for Erin, Hoshino Hibiki is his lucky star.

Yes, of course, Haruko Kuchiki, who brought Erin together with Hibiki Hoshino, was Erin's lucky star.

Look, in just a few days since meeting Hoshino Hibiki, Erin has completely copied the Zanpakuto of all the captains of the Gotei 13.