From the Wandenreich's escape to One Piece

Chapter 103 Rukia Becomes Stronger, Aaroniero is Obtained

"Let the water and sky reverse, Twisted Flower!"

A bead of sweat appeared on Aaroniero's forehead, and then he released his Zanpakuto in front of Rukia.

The knife in his hand quickly transformed into a trident resembling that of Poseidon, the sea god.

After liberation, the surrounding spiritual sands seemed to ripple, as if their form had changed from sand to water droplets.

"Now, do you still doubt me, Rukia?"

Aronello, trident in hand, said softly, "Or do you believe that someone else besides me can wield the Twisting Flower?"

Rukia gripped her sword with both hands, staring at the man before her who looked exactly like Shiba Kaien, her body trembling uncontrollably.

"That's right, in every respect you can be said to be exactly like Lord Haiyan."

As Rukia spoke, her breathing became rapid. She said with some agitation, "But you've forgotten the most important point: the Lady Kaien I know would never act with Hollow!"

!

Arronello suddenly paused. What should he say?

He said I was an undercover agent in Hueco Mundo, but can I say that?

Aizen hasn't ascended to heaven yet!

If word gets out, and Rukia is still alive, she could bring this information to the Gotei 13, and Aizen's identity would be exposed.

In that case, Aizen would definitely kill him, right?

"I'm just—"

"Shut up! You are not worthy to speak in Lady Kaien's voice!" Rukia said in a deep voice, "Ryoubu, Sode no Shirayuki!"

After Aaroniero released his Zanpakuto, Rukia also released hers.

"It seems I can't communicate with you. I'll just have to defeat you first, and then explain what has happened during this time."

Aaroniero was a little disappointed. He had originally intended to use Shiba Kaien's appearance to lower Rukia's guard so he could easily take her down.

But Rukia didn't fall for it.

But that doesn't matter, he has Shiba Kaien's memories and knows Rukia's strength.

Given her strength, even without pretending, taking her down wouldn't be difficult.

"Kuchiki! Let the vice-captain teach you how to fight!"

With a roar, Aaroniero thrust his spear straight at Rukia!

But the next moment, something shocking happened!

This swift spear thrust was so fast that Rukia couldn't react at all, but just before it struck Rukia, she swung her longsword and deflected the spear.

How is this possible?

Rukia shouldn't have been able to react to that attack at all!

As Aaroniero was shocked, Rukia's figure vanished in an instant and appeared in front of him.

not good!

Aronello quickly stepped back, but it was too late!

puff!

Rukia's sword struck him squarely in the chest, leaving a deep horizontal gash, from which blood instantly spurted out!

"You—how could you?"

Aroniro stared at Rukia in disbelief, clutching the wound on his chest with one hand, as he hopped back a few steps, putting distance between himself and Rukia.

Are you surprised?

Rukia said softly, "If it were really Lord Kaien, he would not have been so easily struck by my blade, because Lord Kaien would not underestimate me."

"You are nothing but a fake with Lord Kaiyan's appearance and memories. You learned about my strength from Lord Kaiyan's memories, but you did not expect that my strength has increased in the past few years."

"————" Aaroniero's face darkened, then suddenly a sinister smile appeared on his face: "Well done, Kuchiki!"

"I don't know how you found me, but—you've really angered me! I've made up my mind! I'm going to eat you and become like you! I'm going to the Soul Society and, in your likeness, kill everyone around you who cares about you!"

"You have no chance."

Rukia closed her eyes and gently exhaled a breath of white air.

The Zanpakuto, which turned white after being liberated, was quickly covered by spiritual pressure and turned pitch black again.

It's like going from Asagi to Sode no Shirayuki, and then from Sode no Shirayuki back to Asagi.

"?" Aaroniero was taken aback. "What is this?"

"I'm not very good at mastering Armament Haki either, but combined with Sode no Shirayuki's abilities, today is your end."

Two and a half years in the world of One Piece is almost equivalent to Rukia training for decades in the world of Bleach.

After being told what Belz said, Rukia realized the Hogyoku within her body and Aizen's conspiracy, and she also longed to become stronger.

With these two buffs, Rukia is now even stronger than she was at the beginning of the story!

However, Aaroniero was not as powerful as he was at the beginning of the story.

This addition and subtraction gave Beltz the confidence to entrust Lucia alone to deal with Aaroniero.

Even a Gillian-level Arrancar, a special type of Hollow Ghoul that devoured Shiba Kaien, is more than enough for Rukia to handle now.

She moved forward in an instant, like lightning!

"This level isn't good enough!"

Aaroniero roared, "I know all your moves!"

He raised his trident to block Rukia's attack, but feeling the immense force coming from Rukia's side, his arm went numb!

What's going on? How can this guy have such immense strength?

Arronello was shocked and took another step back.

No, I should give it my all.

Shiba Kaien's physical body alone is not enough; he needs to release his Zanpakuto!

As she took a step back, Rukia's blade moved further away from his throat.

only----

"The Dance of the Third - White Blade"

Rukia whispered, "Pfft!"

Rukia's blade wasn't far enough away to begin with, but just as it was about to slash through, the blade suddenly became an inch long?!

A glimmer of white light extended from the black blade, only to be obscured by the black gaze, and then—

He slit his throat with ease!

! ! ! !

Aronello fell backward, clutching his throat with his hand. His eyes were no longer just filled with shock, but with even more fear!

"No! Impossible!"

Aaronello shouted, "How could I possibly lose to you?!"

"I'm going to eat you! Ghoul—"

puff!

Just as he was about to unleash the power of his sword, a burst of cold air erupted in that instant!

A cold, white aura spread from Aaronello's throat, transforming into ice crystals that covered his entire body in a very short time!

More chilling energy continued to emanate from Rukia's blade, seeping into Aaroniero's body and freezing him permanently.

She didn't kill Aronilo, partly because Beltz had told her beforehand to keep Aronilo alive and not kill him, as he still had a use.

Secondly, Rukia herself harbored a sliver of hope, just in case—

What if we could even free Lord Shiba Kaien's soul from this hollow body?

So she simply froze the void.

Hmm, it seems Rukia's situation is already over.

On the distant battlefield, Beltz continued to fight Grimmjow.

He decisively shook off Grimmjow and turned to head towards Rukia.

"Trying to escape!"

Seeing Beltz trying to escape, Grimmjow, who was in the middle of a fierce fight, shouted, "It's not that easy!!"

He quickly pursued Beltz.

His speed is extremely fast, after all, he is a leopard-type Hollow.

However, Beltz was also quite fast. He rushed straight towards Rukia, opened his huge mouth and swallowed her and Aaroniero together. The next moment, he entered the world of One Piece!

? !

Grimmjow was about to give chase when he discovered that the enormous blue dragon had suddenly vanished!

What happened?

Grimmjow looked around in shock, but couldn't find Beltz anywhere.

He disappeared after eating the black Grim Reaper and Aaroniero?

That good-for-nothing Aaroniero actually got killed by Death!

Grimmjow was filled with rage, and he opened his mouth and spat out a Cero!

boom!

The terrifying spiritual pressure impacted the distant desert, creating a massive explosion in the distance.

Grimmjow shouted again, but no one responded.

Because Beltz had already taken Rukia to the pirate world.

He then vomited up Lucia and Aaroniero.

Rukia was used to this feeling of being swallowed and then spat out, and her face showed some disappointment and sadness.

"I will try my best."

Beltz sighed and said, "If I could, I would try to rescue Shiba Kaien."

However, this is indeed too far-fetched.

It's practically impossible.

From the moment Shiba Kaien was devoured by Metastacia, he was beyond saving, not to mention that he was later killed by Rukia and then devoured by Aaroniero.

That's equivalent to dying three times.

Who can save this?

Even the Hogyoku won't do!

The Hogyoku can only do what others can do; it is not an omnipotent wish-granting machine.

Even if Vegapunk created androids, he couldn't create Shiba Kaien; at most, he could only create Aaroniero.

"I know----"

Rukia knew the chances were slim, so she simply whispered, "I don't ask for much, just—"

She didn't say the rest of the sentence, but instead said, "Thank you, Beltz."

"You're welcome." Beltz accepted Lucia's thanks without hesitation. He picked up the frozen Aaroniero and headed towards the laboratory.

"You've become very strong, Rukia."

As Beltz walked, he said softly, "Consider this—my payment for the Hogyoku."

As he spoke, he led Aronilo into Vegapunk's laboratory.

The most important research material has been obtained!

So next up are the bloodline factors of the Lunaria race, the black beard, the Dark-Dark Fruit, the Gluttony Fruit, and the Op-Op Fruit!