Crossover Anime: Starting with Bankai from Demon Slayer

Chapter 302 The Flower Crane Cannon

"Fly in?" The petrel and the bird were both taken aback.

A wild smile crept across Kukaku's lips: "Of course, do you think I've been wasting my time in Rukongai for the past ten years or so?"

"Follow me!"

She led the two to the backyard.

In the center of that vast backyard stood a colossal cylindrical building that seemed to reach into the clouds.

That was the culprit that struck fear into the hearts of the surrounding neighbors and forced Kukaku to move...

"Flower Crane Cannon!" Sora patted the cold metal shell, her eyes filled with pride.

"This is a super cannon that I developed and improved by combining the launcher, Kido, and pyrotechnic techniques passed down through generations of the Shiba family!"

"Originally designed for the grandest fireworks display in Rukongai... but no problem! With a few adjustments, it can become the strongest assault weapon!"

Kukaku pointed to the invisible spiritual barrier above the Soul Court.

"Although the Soul-Binding Membrane of the Soul Court is sturdy, it can be torn open if the spiritual pressure that bursts out in an instant is strong enough!"

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"I will put you into specially made spirit particle cannons, and then..."

She made a launch gesture, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"With a deafening boom! We've launched you straight into the very heart of Seireitei!"

"What?!"

Kaien's jaw nearly dropped: "You're going to use us as cannonballs?! Kukaku, are you trying to murder our eldest brother?!"

"Enough with the nonsense!" Kukaku glared at him. "This is the fastest way! Besides, the Seireitei is in complete chaos right now, and everyone is focused on the Ryoka and the executions."

"Such a big commotion will actually catch them off guard!"

"Even if Aizen wanted to conceal your existence, in full view of everyone, after that earth-shattering explosion... he couldn't!"

As the bird listened to this crazy plan, crossed its arms, and nodded seriously.

"I think it's feasible."

"Flying Bird? You've gone mad too?" Seagull exclaimed incredulously.

"No," Asuka calmly analyzed, "Since sneaking in is no longer an option, then we'll descend from the sky openly and honestly."

"Landing on Twin Phantom Hill in front of everyone."

"That's where executions are carried out, and where all eyes are focused."

"As long as we show up there, Captain-Commander Yamamoto will definitely see us."

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Haiyan was stunned.

He thought about it carefully, and it seemed... it really did make a damn good point!

"Alright!" Haiyan gritted her teeth, her bold spirit returning: "Since that's the case, let's go all out!"

"Kukaku! Prepare for launch!"

"That's right!" Kukaku laughed.

Just as they were about to enter the cannon, Haiyan suddenly stopped.

"By the way...Kuukaku, is your...sister-in-law's memorial shrine still there?"

Upon hearing this, Kukaku, who had been laughing just moments before, paused, her gaze dimming slightly.

"...Yes, come with me."

The birds followed behind them, making their way to a dark room.

There is a solemn shrine there, containing portraits of Shiba Kaien and his wife Shiba Miyako.

"Sorry, I arranged it for you in advance." Kukaku scratched his head.

Haiyan didn't care about that. He strode forward and walked to Shiba Miyako's portrait.

A long silence followed.

Haiyan finally reached her hand towards the side of the shrine.

There, a slender and elegant Zanpakuto is enshrined.

Those were the belongings of his deceased wife, Shiba Miyako.

Haiyan reached out and gently stroked the cool scabbard, her eyes softening with tenderness.

"Please...fight with me one more time."

He gripped the hilt of the knife tightly and tucked it into his waistband.

"Asuka! Let's go!"

"They're here."

Asuka tightened her grip on her Zanpakuto and walked side by side with Kaien toward the massive Flower Crane Cannon.

Kukaku stood in front of the control panel, her hands rapidly forming hand seals, chanting the incantation to activate the Kido.

"Wings of undulating light, my name is... Shiba!"

"Crane Cannon—Ready!!"

Following Konghe's guidance, Haiyan and Feiniao stood inside a specially made spirit ball and slowly poured their spiritual power into it.

"Are you ready, Seagull?" Asuka asked.

"Ah, anytime." Haiyan grinned, her eyes burning with rage: "Let's give that bastard Aizen a piece of our minds..."

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"Let's have a big surprise!!"

As the spiritual pressure concentration increased, the massive cannon began to vibrate, and a dazzling light condensed at the muzzle.

"emission!!!!"

boom!!!!

With a deafening roar, a dazzling beam of light ripped through the sky above Rukongai.

Like a shooting star streaking across the sky, it crashed violently into the insurmountable Seireitei!

Our target is Shuangji Hill!

Earlier.

It was early morning at Qianlingting.

Captain Kyoraku Shunsui of the Eighth Division lowered his straw hat and walked solemnly down the stone path leading to the Central Forty-Six Chambers.

Beside him stood Jushiro Ukitake, the captain of the 13th Division, whose face was slightly pale.

Without uttering a word, the two passed through layers of corridors and finally arrived at the main entrance of the council chamber in the Central Room 46.

It was a magnificent yet oppressive building, with towering stone walls completely isolating the interior from the outside world, symbolizing the highest power in the Soul Society.

Two rows of guards dressed in military uniforms stood like statues in front of the gate.

"stop."

As the two approached the cordon, the guards simultaneously drew their spears and issued a cold command to stop them.

"This is forbidden territory. No one may enter without a summons! Even the captain is not permitted to overstep this boundary!"

Kyoraku Shunsui stopped in his tracks, revealing his eyes beneath his straw hat.

"Oh dear, don't be so serious." He tried to ease the atmosphere with his usual lazy tone. "We just have some details about the execution of the Double Exterminator that we'd like to consult with you sages in person. After all, such an important matter as an early execution should have a formal procedure, right?"

"Step back."

The guard's answer left no room for negotiation, not even a change in tone.

"Those who disobey orders will be executed without mercy."

Jushiro Ukitake frowned slightly, sensing that something was wrong.

As a kind-hearted captain, he often dealt with these guards.

In the past, when faced with a captain who wanted to meet with the 46th Chamber, these guards would, as part of their duties, try to stop him, but it was usually a polite, procedural refusal, not this abrupt one.

But today...

Ukitake carefully observed one of the guards in front of him.

The person's eyes were open, but the pupils were somewhat unfocused, and the whites of their eyes were covered with strange red blood vessels...

Even his breathing rhythm was extremely rigid, like...

"...a puppet." Kyoraku Shunsui voiced Ukitake's thoughts.

boom!

Kyoraku's figure vanished from the spot and reappeared behind the guard captain in the next instant.

With a seemingly gentle but actually swift strike, he precisely cut into the back of his opponent's neck.

The guard captain didn't even utter a sound before collapsing to the ground.

At the same time, Jushiro Ukitake also made a move.

Despite his poor health, he was, after all, a veteran Grim Reaper who had served as captain a century ago.

The two moved with fluid grace, knocking out several guards blocking their path with just a few quick movements and palm strikes.

"I'm sorry." Ukitake looked at the guards lying on the ground, a hint of pity flashing in his eyes.

The two of them worked together to push open the heavy bronze door.

crunch—

The gate slowly opened.

A musty, cold, and slightly bloody smell wafted in from behind the door.

"This smell..." Kyoraku Shunsui's expression changed, and he immediately covered his mouth and nose.

The interior of the council chamber was pitch black, with only a few faint rays of light filtering through a few ventilation openings at the top.

The two walked down the long staircase, and the deeper they went, the stronger the smell became.

Finally, they arrived at the core conference room located on the ground floor.

"This...this is..."

After they saw everything clearly in front of them.

The usually lazy Kyoraku Shunsui frowned deeply, while Ukitake Jushiro was so shocked that he couldn't speak.

On those towering seats arranged in a circle, those forty-six seats symbolizing the highest wisdom and power of the Soul Society...

There were no sages or judges sitting upright.

There were only corpses that had long since rotted away.

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