XX-level Hokage

Saito, being immortal, has a particularly unique mission as the captain of the Fifth Division: to assassinate Quincy henchmen who have infiltrated the Soul World and are hiding in the shadows.

These Quincy, like venomous snakes, silently threaten the safety of the Soul Society and must be eliminated as soon as possible. After accepting the mission, Saito, the immortal being, was well aware of the perilous nature of this operation.

To ensure the safety of her vice-captain Mashiro, she decided to temporarily hand Mashiro over to the captain of the 8th Division, Shikatori Hakunsai.

Reitori Hakunsai is renowned for her intelligence gathering skills; her team excels in covert operations and intelligence analysis. Entrusting Mashiro to her is undoubtedly the safest choice. "Captain Shikatori, I'm temporarily entrusting Mashiro to you," Saito said, his voice unusually sincere despite his ageless appearance.

Shikato Hakuunzai smiled and nodded, her eyes revealing calmness and composure. "Don't worry, Captain Saito, she'll be safe with me."

After making arrangements for Mashiro, Saito, who was immortal, embarked on his assassination career. The next day, Yamamoto found Shikato Hakunsai.

"Shikatori, go to Hueco Mundo tomorrow. There's a Quincy squad there who has a list of all the Quincy who have infiltrated Soul Society. Go and get that list," Yamamoto Shigekuni said calmly, having no doubt about Shikatori Hakuunsai's abilities.

"Yes, Lord Yamamoto," Shikato Hakunsai nodded in response.

“Oh right, Mashiro is with you now, right?” Yamamoto suddenly remembered something and said. “That’s right, Saito entrusted her to me before he left,” Shikatori Hakunsai said.

“Take her with you. Her abilities are unique and can have unexpected effects in crucial moments,” Yamamoto said. “I understand, Lord Yamamoto,” Shikatori Hakunsai nodded.

They then found Mashiro practicing her hand techniques in the courtyard. "Mashiro, there's a mission we need to complete together."

Hueco Mundo, a world that exists alongside Soul Society and the Human World, has always been a battlefield for the struggle between Shinigami and Hollows. Now, it has become the new stage for Shikatori Hagensai and Mashiro.

"Mashiro, this mission is no small matter; we must proceed with extreme caution," Shikatori Hakunkai reminded Mashiro once again before departing. Mashiro nodded and said, "I understand, Captain Shikatori. I will do my utmost."

Thus began their journey to Hueco Mundo. After traversing the long Black Hole, they finally arrived in this world full of danger and the unknown.

The sky above Hueco Mundo was gloomy and dark, as if disaster could strike at any moment.

On this desolate land, a Quincy squad is stealthily making its way.

Shikatori Hakunsai and Mashiro concealed themselves and quietly approached the team.

Using the stealth techniques that the Eighth Division excelled at, they successfully evaded the Quincy patrol and arrived at the squad's base.

“It seems they are the targets we are looking for,” Shikatori Hakunsai said in a low voice, his eyes revealing sharpness and calmness. Mashiro nodded, gripping her Zanpakuto tightly, ready for battle.

Shikatori Hakunsai slowly summoned his soul-slaying sword, a long-handled, open blade. "Let's move out," Shikatori Hakunsai said softly, then charged forward first.

Mashiro followed closely behind, and the two appeared before the Quincy squad in an instant, like ghosts. The Quincy were clearly caught off guard by the sudden attack and were momentarily flustered.

"Who are you?" a squad leader shouted, his hands already gathering the spiritual power unique to Quincy.

"No comment," Shikatori Hakunzai replied coldly, her Zanpakuto already unleashed, a dazzling blade of light instantly slicing through the darkness of Hueco Mundo. The battle was about to begin.

Shikatori Hakunsai and Mashiro worked together seamlessly, using their respective strengths to launch continuous attacks on the Quincy squad.

The Quincy were not to be outdone; they used their spiritual power to fight back, and for a time the two sides were locked in a fierce battle.

However, Shikatori Hawansai and Mashiro were both seasoned Shinigami, and their strength far surpassed that of these ordinary Quincy. After a fierce battle, the outer Quincy were quickly defeated.

The two continued deeper into Hueco Mundo, arriving at the Sand Soul Cliff, a desolate and cold land where yellow sand filled the sky and the wind howled. The night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight was faint.

Reito Hakunzai and Mashiro moved like ghosts among the Fire Master squad.

Amidst the flashing blades and splattering blood, several Quincy fell to the ground instantly, the air thick with the stench of blood.

"It seems you've come here to die." A cold voice rang out in the night sky. Yaskin Nakruvar slowly stepped out of the shadows, his eyes revealing a faint mockery and disdain.

Shikatori Hakunsai gripped his Zanpakuto tightly, his gaze piercing as he remained silent. Mashiro stood beside Shikatori Hakunsai, his expression somewhat grave.

Yaskin smiled slightly and waved his hands gently: "Lethal dose, activate."

In an instant, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, and Shikatori Hakunsai felt an invisible force tearing at her body. She understood that Askin was manipulating the balance between himself and the environment, attempting to poison her.

"Trying to poison me? Not so easy!" Shikatori Hakuryuu said softly, activating his Shikai. "Reincarnation! Funeral procession! Kazehana-giri!"

Thunder roared in the sky, and bolts of lightning, like dragons, struck down, hitting Yaskin directly.

However, Askin moved slightly, easily dodging the lightning, and a cold smile appeared on his lips: "Death, your lightning has no effect on me."

As he spoke, Askin clasped his hands together, and spiritual energy rapidly condensed. In an instant, a ball of blue flame ignited in his palm.

This is a unique ability of Quincy – Spirit Particle Concentration Flame. By focusing spiritual particles, the spiritual particles in the atmosphere are concentrated and ignited instantly when the concentration reaches an extremely high level, producing a blue flame that can burn other objects made of spiritual particles.

Flames streaked across the night sky like meteors, colliding with the lightning of Luqu Bayunzhai. The explosion was deafening, and the flames illuminated the entire Sand Soul Cliff.

Shikaku Hakuryuu's body trembled as he sensed the terrifying power contained within the flames. However, she did not back down and swung her sword down again. Lightning and flames intertwined, creating a magnificent scene.

"Death, your power is indeed impressive. But unfortunately for you, you've met me." Askin sneered repeatedly as he unleashed his lethal dose again, attempting to find a weakness in Shikatori Hakunsai's defenses.

Lu Qubaiyunzhai frowned deeply. She sensed the threat emanating from Yaskin and knew that if she couldn't deal with Yaskin quickly, she would be in grave danger.

"Unleash the Lightning Realm of Rules!" Shikatori Hakunsai shouted, and his Zanpakuto unleashed a dazzling light. Instantly, the entire Sand Soul Cliff was enveloped in lightning, which seemed to come alive, raging around Askin.

Yaskin's expression changed slightly; he hadn't expected that Rokujou Bayunzai's coin-breaking technique would be so powerful.

However, he quickly adjusted his state and unleashed his lethal power again, attempting to counter Shikatori Hakunsai's lightning. The two were locked in a stalemate, with lightning and lethal power colliding and intertwining in the void.

Chapter 34: Lethal Doses (Part 2)

On the Sand Soul Cliff, thunder roared and sparks flew, as if it were the end of the world.

However, just as Shikaku Hakunsai was fully focused on fighting Askin, he suddenly felt dizzy and realized with alarm that his body had begun to be poisoned.

"Death, you've fallen for my trap." Askin chuckled smugly. "My lethal dose isn't so easily countered."

Shikaku Hakunsai gritted his teeth; he knew he couldn't just collapse like this, but the feeling of poisoning grew stronger, and his body began to tremble.

Just then, Mashiro, who had been hiding behind Shikatori Hakuryuu, moved. She gently waved her hands, unleashing her Shikai: "Choose! Zero White!" Pure Ruri Body!

Instantly, the surrounding air seemed to be purified, and a gentle yet powerful force enveloped Shikaku Hakunsai.

Mashiro's figure appeared and disappeared in the glass-like area. She mobilized the scattered spiritual power to protect Shikatori Hakunsai from the lethal amount of erosion. "Mashiro." Shikatori Hakunsai looked at Mashiro in surprise. He did not expect Mashiro to have such a special ability.

Askin was also stunned. He looked at Mashiro and Shikatori Hakunsai, a hint of disbelief flashing in his eyes: "What... what kind of ability is this?" Mashiro did not answer; she was just focused on treating Shikatori Hakunsai.

Under the influence of the Pure Glass Body, the toxins in Shikatori Hakunsai's body were rapidly cleared, and her strength gradually returned. "Captain Shikatori, are you alright?" Mashiro asked with concern.

Rokuro Hatake shook his head: "I'm fine, Makoto, thank you." "Rokuro Hatake's favorability increases by 30, initial points by 1."

Yaskin glanced at the two men, his face darkening. "It seems I underestimated you."

Shikaku Hakunsai gripped his Zanpakuto tightly, his eyes cold: "Quinshi, it seems today is your death day." Askin sneered: "Want to kill me? Not so easy!"

As he spoke, he launched another attack, but this time, Shikaku Hakunsai was prepared. She swung her sword down, and lightning surged toward Askin like a tidal wave.

Yaskin Nakruvar felt a sharp headache, as if countless needles were piercing his brain. He tried to concentrate, but the power of the lightning was too great, and his consciousness began to blur.

“Impossible! My lethal dose failed!” Yaskin Nakruvar was shocked; he had never encountered such a powerful opponent. “Yaskin Nakruvar, your lethal dose is indeed strong, but my Mind-Sense Lightning can penetrate all matter and strike directly at your mind,” said Shikagiri.

The voice of Ba Yunzhai resounded in Yaskin Nakruvar's mind, as powerful as thunder.

Shikatori Hakunsai's unlocked ability is a rule-based ability that allows him to make lightning appear anywhere, including within the enemy's consciousness and mind, based on the enemy's feelings and imagination about lightning.

As she spoke, Yaskin Nakruvar began to imagine the lightning in his mind.

Yaskin Nakruvar gritted his teeth, desperately resisting the onslaught of the Heart-Sensing Lightning. He knew that if he couldn't retaliate in time, he would surely die.

"Spiritual particle concentrated flame, explode!" Askin Nakruvar shouted, forcibly concentrating his mind and releasing the last of his spiritual particle concentrated flame. The blue flame transformed into a huge fire dragon, rushing towards Shikato Hakunsai.

However, her pure white crystal body once again proved its worth. She swiftly mobilized the surrounding spiritual energy to form a sturdy barrier, keeping the flames at bay.

"Lord Bayunzhai, now's the time!" Zhenbai shouted loudly.

Seizing the opportunity, Shikato Hakunsai sensed that the power of the lightning instantly increased several times over.

Yaskin Nakruvar's consciousness was finally completely destroyed, and his body crashed heavily to the ground like a kite with a broken string.

Askin fought back with all his might against the lightning, but Shikatori Hakunsai's attack was simply too powerful. He gradually felt his strength waning, and his body began to be torn apart by the lightning.

"Impossible! How could I lose to you!" Ashkin roared, but his voice was gradually drowned out by the roar of lightning.

Shikatori Hakuryuu looked at Askin, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Queen, accept your fate." She took a deep breath, gathering all her spiritual power: "Mind-Sense Lightning!"

In an instant, an invisible bolt of lightning shot out from Shikatori Hakunsai's Soul-Refining Blade, striking Askin's mental world directly. Askin felt a sharp pain, and his consciousness began to blur.

"No...I'm not reconciled," Yaskin muttered to himself, but his body was already paralyzed. Lightning raged through Yaskin's mental world, ultimately destroying him completely.

As collapsed to the ground, his eyes filled with resentment and despair.

The battle was over, and peace returned to Sand Soul Cliff. Shikatoki Hakunsai and Mashiro looked at Askin lying on the ground, a complex mix of emotions welling up within them.

“We won,” Shikatoshi Hakunsai said softly. Mashiro nodded: “Yes, we won.”

Yeskin Nakruvar, the once invincible fire master, ultimately fell to the combined forces of Shikatori Hakunsai and Shinji.

His lethal dose, concentrated spirit flames, and divine obliteration arrows all pale in comparison to the healing power of the rule-based lightning and the Pure Rupture Body. "Where is the list of Quincy who invaded the Soul Society?" Shikatori Hakunsai coldly demanded, his Zanpakuto already pressed against the remaining survivor.

On the neck of a Quincy.

The Quincy was pale; he knew he had no way out. The list... the list is here.

Before he could finish speaking, his eyes widened suddenly, and he slowly collapsed to the ground. It turned out that at the crucial moment, he chose to commit suicide to preserve the secret of the list.

However, at that moment, Mashiro found the list based on his experience and handed it to Shikatori Hakunsai.

"Look, isn't this the list?" Mashiro said, pointing to the text on the slip of paper. Shikato Hakunsai took the slip of paper, looked at it carefully, and then nodded.

This list is crucial for the upcoming battle; it will be key for the Shinigami to defeat the Quincy.

While Shikatori Hakunsai and Mashiro successfully obtained the list, the other teams of the Gotei 13 were also making intensive preparations for the war.

The captains and vice-captains of each squad mobilized their forces, intensified training, and strengthened communication with both the real world and the virtual world to ensure the smooth flow of intelligence.

An unprecedented atmosphere of tension and determination permeated the entire world of spirits.

As for the Wandenreich, Yhwach felt angry and resentful about Hyosube Ichibei's seal, but he also realized that the real challenge had only just begun.

He assembled his personal guard and the Knights of the Stars, and began to formulate a new battle plan. He knew that to defeat the Grim Reapers, he must first destroy their will and beliefs.

Thus, a war concerning the fate of the three realms quietly began.

In this war, every Shinigami and every Quincy will fight with all their might for their beliefs and ideals. As the war breaks out, the conflict between the Soul Society and the Wandenreich intensifies.

Shikatori Hakunsai and Mashiro returned to Soul Society with the list and handed this important information to Yamamoto Shigekuni. Yamamoto Shigekuni looked at the names on the list, his eyes revealing indifference and determination.

“Very good. With this list, we can set up our defenses more effectively,” Yamamoto Shigekuni said, then handed the list to the Grim Reaper in charge of intelligence analysis.

In the days that followed, the Gotei 13, based on the information on the list, carried out a purge of the Quincy hiding throughout the Soul Society.

Chapter Thirty-Five: A Thousand Years (Part One)

Yamamoto Shigekuni carefully reviewed the list and then handed it over to the Grim Reaper in charge of intelligence analysis.

“With this list, we can set up our defenses more effectively,” Yamamoto Shigekuni said.

In the days that followed, the Gotei 13, based on the information on the list, carried out a purge of the Quincy hiding throughout Soul Society. Meanwhile, the other units of the Gotei 13 were also making intensive preparations for war.