The only player in the world of Bleach.

As soon as he finished speaking...

The already dwindling flames vanished in an instant, disappearing without a trace.

Among them, Yusuke Matsushita was slumped on the ground, looking as if he had just been pulled out of the water, with a disheveled and tired expression on his face.

He raised his eyes slightly to meet Soi Fon, who was walking on fire, and watched as she landed beside him.

"...Doesn't your behavior violate the principles of fair competition?"

Soi Fon silently helped him up from the ground.

"I don't care about that."

—Matsushita Yusuke was somewhat surprised that even this principled person would choose to ignore this part of his habits.

I'm slightly happy.

She'll help me willingly; she cares about me... but wait.

"Don't touch me."

Yusuke Matsushita struggled to his feet and took two steps back.

The movement was a bit strange, causing Soi Fon's brows to furrow instantly.

She seemed to have sensed something, and instead of retreating, she moved closer to Matsushita Yusuke.

"What did you do? You... wait! Show me your right hand!"

Using a technique similar to Instant Step, Soi Fon flashed behind Matsushita Yusuke and grabbed his arm.

It's so hot!

This was my first instinct.

Even at the moment of contact, Soi Fon couldn't help but let out a soft "ah".

She instinctively loosened her grip, but then grabbed it again, holding it tightly in her hand.

What comes into view is a deep, charred color.

It was pitch black and cracked, like a piece of firewood that had burned out, only flickering with a faint red light, exuding an aura of barely clinging to life.

If that were all, it wouldn't be so surprising. However...

This is Yusuke Matsushita's right hand.

Why did it turn out like this?!

"What...what did you do?!"

The person involved chuckled awkwardly and then tried to organize their thoughts.

"It was just a rather inappropriate... attempt, nothing more. Don't worry about it too much."

In fact, this leads to the second reason for prohibiting cremation.

This is one of the few "sacrifice-based Hado" techniques. As a condition for its use, it requires the charring of certain parts of the body as a price to be paid for its large-scale use!

Just like in the original story.

Yamamoto was tricked by Aizen's Fire Prince and forced to absorb the heat he had generated. He then launched a final sneak attack on Aizen using the "One-Sword Cremation" technique.

Although the result was not ideal, in terms of power alone, the attack power of this technique is undoubtedly high!

But what is the price?

Looking at Matsushita Yusuke's entire palm, forearm, and even nearly two-thirds of his upper arm, which were shattered, scattered pieces of charcoal-like material fell out.

Soi Fon felt her scalp tingling uncontrollably.

What should I do?!

"Go see a doctor..."

Before she could even finish speaking, Matsushita Yusuke's right hand trembled slightly.

*Snap*

This was the sound she feared most—Soi Fon turned her head in astonishment, only to see Matsushita Yusuke's right hand bursting open, like fragile carbonized material about to be 'shattered'.

"No, you... wait..."

This is probably what it means to be at a loss.

Not far away, the disheveled Oni Kenpachi trembled slightly for a moment before letting out a long sigh...

He stood up slowly... but a sudden stumble caused Gui Yancheng to kneel down again.

The power of the one-hit cremation had caused him immense pain, and he was now nearing his 'limit'.

Although he was indeed in a very sorry state, and even lost his honor and dignity as the captain.

But no matter how unorthodox Kenpachi was, he was still recognized and achieved Bankai through his own strength.

Information gaps, the explosive power of advanced Kido, and Matsushita Yusuke's unique tactical planning... all these factors combined to shape the final outcome of this battle.

Without a doubt, this is the result of using every trick in the book!

However, some gaps are terrifying chasms that cannot be bridged even by intrigue and deceit...

Just like Aizen Sousuke, who needed to lie low for many years and plan for a long time before taking direct action.

The difference between him and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni lies precisely in this.

For Yusuke Matsushita, this situation is quite similar.

"Still one step behind...?"

Seeing that the other person had regained their footing, Matsushita Yusuke sighed with his eyes slightly narrowed.

His expression was quite helpless.

This was the result after he had used all his skills, although he had indeed fantasized about winning against his opponent and becoming famous in one battle!

But reality is always cruel.

"Hey! Are you even listening to me?!"

A slap came flying, making Matsushita Yusuke see stars.

He took two steps back, looking completely bewildered, before finally seeing Soi Fon standing in front of him, her face filled with tears.

"What should we do about your hand? What should we do?"

Seeing Soi Fon's bewildered and anxious expression, Matsushita Yusuke's expression changed from astonishment to calmness in just a few breaths.

His attitude was surprisingly calm.

"Don't be so anxious, Soi Fon... I have a solution."

"What can you do?!"

Soi Fon's tears streamed down her face.

To her, this was utter nonsense... His hand was already like this, cracked open, how could it possibly be saved?!

She now feels nothing but regret.

If I had known this would be the outcome, I would have risked my life to prevent this idiot from getting involved in this kind of thing!

Seeing Soi Fon's excited expression, Matsushita Yusuke seemed to have originally intended to argue something.

But in the end, I gave up.

Forget it, instead of wasting time arguing, let's just use facts to explain.

Yusuke Matsushita took a half step back, pressed Soi Fon's arm away with his left hand, and took a deep breath.

"Let me make this clear from the start."

His eyes sparkled as he spoke calmly.

"I won't do anything without a plan, and I certainly won't risk my health and life. So..."

All of this was expected.

As soon as he finished speaking...

Yusuke Matsushita was surrounded by azure light.

The Zanpakuto that had been held in his hand had vanished, as if it had been reduced to dust during the high-level Hado technique he had just used...

However, are weapons such inconvenient things?

The essence of the Ocean of Truth is spiritual power.

It's just that the form in which it's expressed needs a clear 'carrier'.

What Matsushita Yusuke was about to do next was quite counterintuitive...

He lowered his gaze and fixed it on his cracked arm.

Then he read it softly.

"replace……"

Snapped!

Matsushita Yusuke's charred right hand shattered completely, turning into wildly flying debris.

Meanwhile.

Azure spiritual particles surged, like a woven net, gathering one by one and converging at his right hand!