Infinite: Start as a ghost

Yanlong was sparring with Tenbei Xiuzhu when they heard Jiang Jiu and Guifen Li's conversation and stopped.

“I am the most qualified to speak on this matter,” said Tenbei Shusuke. “Kifune’s strength is quite good, I know it quite well. He can be evenly matched with the vice-captain. But since he can learn Bankai on his own, he must have a very deep understanding of combat and Zanpakuto.”

“Mr. Oni is right,” Tenbei Shusuke continued. “Without breathing techniques, your chances of winning are at most 30% or 40%.”

Kibune remained silent. Amagai Shusuke was someone he admired, and he wouldn't deliberately suppress him in this regard.

Since he said so, it must be true.

"Don't be discouraged," Jiang Jiu said with a smile. "You haven't fully mastered the breathing technique yet."

"Once you have mastered the art, I will continue to teach you Earth Breathing and Mountain Breathing."

"By then, your strength may be able to rise to the middle or even upper level of the captain level."

"Then there are also techniques for becoming ethereal that allow you to continue to grow stronger."

"Hollowfication?" Kibune said, "Like the Visoreds?"

“Yes,” Jiang Jiu said. “In that case, you will become one of the strongest candidates for the Grim Reaper.”

Kibune asked, "Is the mask transformation really that powerful?"

"Yes," Jiang Jiu said with a smile, "The degree of enhancement is roughly equivalent to your progress from Initial Release to Mandalay."

Kibune's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Why would I lie to you?" Jiang Jiu laughed.

“That’s not right,” Kibune said. “If that’s the case, why can I only become one of the strongest Shinigami candidates, instead of becoming the strongest Shinigami directly?”

"Uh..." Jiang Jiu was speechless: "Have you forgotten about me, Tian Bei, and Yan Long?"

"Ah... I forgot."

Chapter 157 On the Verge of Eruption

A few more days passed.

Jiang Jiu had originally said that he would only give them a week to train, but since Kibune understood, he gave them a few more days' grace.

The fact that the ship was given an extra time specifically for the sake of the ship's safety made him extremely grateful to Jiang for saving him.

The time period was changed from one week to ten days.

These ten days passed very quickly, as everyone was immersed in the wonder of the breathing technique.

These individuals are all powerful, obsessed with strength, and the process of becoming stronger step by step fascinates them.

“The time has come,” Jiang Jiu said. “The code from Coral Island has been transmitted, and the XCUTION organization has contacted Koga Takeshi again.”

"Now is the perfect opportunity to attack them."

The group's eyes were fixed on them, filled with intense excitement.

They were all eager to test their latest cultivation results.

Yanlong wanted to try out his most powerful breathing technique at the moment, Sun Breathing.

Tenbei Shusuke has devoted himself wholeheartedly to practicing Flame Breathing for the past ten days, which is the foundation for him to learn other branch breathing techniques.

Kibune Risa's Flame Breathing technique was also eager to try it out.

The four set out to search for XCUTION's temporary strongholds throughout the city.

Jiang Jiu quickly located their stronghold.

Although the XCUTION organization has done a very good job of preventing others from checking, and frequently changes its location, making it impossible for others to find out.

However, their method of concealment mainly relied on Yukio's spatial abilities.

And coincidentally, Jiang Jiu possessed the royal seal!

Yukio's spatial abilities are outstanding; other captain-level figures would find it difficult to detect his hidden methods unless they took ample precautions.

However, Jiang Jiu possessed the royal seal, rendering his spatial abilities useless.

The black space created by the spatial ability not only failed to conceal Jiang Jiu, but the spatial fluctuations became a conspicuous flaw.

"Is this the place?" Tianbei asked, unable to contain her curiosity.

"Don't rush, let me open the spatial passage first." Jiang Jiu smiled and said, "They set up another space inside this building, which cannot be entered by normal means."

In ten days, Jiang Jiu gained a better understanding of how to use the King's Seal, and soon opened the passage.

Tenbei Xiuzhu was the first to rush in.

Kifune was the second, and Yanlong was the third.

Seeing their anxious expressions, Jiang Jiu couldn't help but smile.

Once inside, it looked like a bar, much like theirs.

The background has turned pink, and there are now many dolls of various shapes and sizes on the sofa.

"So, you were hiding here," Jiang Jiu said with a smile.

"It's you?" Ginjo Kūgo exclaimed in surprise. "How did you find this place?"

“No need to try to get close to him, just leave him to me.” Jiang Jiu pointed at Koga Takeshi and said to Ginjo Kūgo.

"Hey, hey, we're old friends, you don't have to be so harsh with your words, do you?" Ginjou Kūgo laughed.

Koga was completely stunned, not knowing what Jiang Jiu was trying to do.

“We do have a decent relationship, but it’s always just a few meetings and a few business deals, nothing more,” Jiang Jiu said. “But I have some problems with him, and I absolutely need to get him.”

"If you want to stop me, then we can only go from friends to enemies."

"Wait, wait," said Ginjou Kūgo. "While we're still on good terms and haven't become enemies yet, can you tell me how you discovered our base?"

The King's Seal flew out of Jiang Jiu's chest cavity. He grabbed it and said, "Rely on this. This thing can detect spatial fluctuations."

"What is this?" asked Ginjo Kūgo.

“You don’t need to know,” Jiang Jiu said. “I’ve told you the reason. Hand him over.”

Koga Takeshi produced an axe: "I don't know you, but if you want to attack me, I won't just surrender."

"Wait a minute," Ginjou Kūgo interrupted again, "Can you tell me your purpose?"

Yanlong couldn't hold back any longer and yelled at Jiang Jiu, "Why are you saying so much? Are you here to ask for people back or to chat?"

Jiang Jiu was yelled at, but instead of getting angry, she secretly gave Yanlong a thumbs up.

Tazawa Kiriko coldly watched the enraged Flame Dragon; he had his eyes fixed on it.

Jia Ji has her sights set on Tianbei Xiuzhu, ready to act at any moment.

Liluka's voice was cold: "I told you long ago, this guy is no good."

Jiang Jiu sighed: "Why can't you just hand him over obediently?"

“I said wait a minute,” Yincheng said. “Isn’t it unnecessary to fight?”

Koga stepped forward: "Mr. Ginjo, thank you for taking care of me these past few days. They came to see me, and I don't want to be a burden to you."

“We’re not the kind of guys who would betray our comrades.” Yin Cheng pulled him back and said to Jiang Jiu, “Mr. Gui, although I don’t know why you’re so fixated on him, he is my comrade.”

"If you try to force us to hand it over, I'm sorry, I can't do it. Let's fight if we want."

As he spoke, he had Liluka release the spatial barrier.

Her abilities were insufficient; if these powerful spiritual pressures collided within the space, they would surely injure her.

Chapter 158 Crushing

The four people who saved Jiang Jiu's side were Jiang Jiu, Yan Long, Tian Bei, and Gui Chuan Li.

Ginjo's side consists of five people: Ginjo Kugo, Tsuzuki Kiriko, Riruka, Jackie, and Koga Takeshi.

In terms of numbers, Jiang Jiu's side was at a disadvantage, but their powerful spiritual pressure told the people of Yincheng that the difference in strength was enormous.

This is also why Yincheng has always wanted to resolve the issue through dialogue.

“Ginjo.” Tsukishima Hidekuro arrived with a serious expression, followed closely by Yukio.

The appearance of Tsukishima and Yukio caused their counter-espionage plan to fail before it even began.

"You've arrived?" Yincheng said, knowing that Yuedao had been lingering around them, waiting for the right moment to launch a counter-espionage plot.

"Are these other members I haven't met before?" Koga asked.

“That’s right.” Ginjou Kūgo said solemnly, “I’ll properly introduce you two after this battle is over.”

Just as Jiang Jiu was about to make a move, another sound came from afar.

"Gang, what... are you doing?" Ichinose looked at the scene strangely from a distance, then immediately became serious: "Are they enemies?"

"Very good." Jiang Jiu was very satisfied, thinking to himself, "This way, I can infiltrate their ranks and further dispel their suspicions."

“It’s a Shinigami.” Kyugo Ginjo narrowed his eyes. “Mr. Koga, is this your friend?”

“That’s right,” Koga said. “We’ve gained another member to our fighting force.”

Jiang Jiu said to Yanlong and Tianbei Xiuzhu, "The girl with twin ponytails and the boy with the black baseball cap are both space-type, and their abilities are quite dangerous. You two have more combat experience, so you can handle these two."

"it is good……"

"no problem……"

With that, the two rushed toward Yukio and Riruka respectively.

Jackie and Tatsuzawa Kiriko each took one of the two away from the attack, and at that moment, they each used their abilities to create their own space.

"Dollhouse..."

"Intruders will perish..."

A cute pink cottage and a mysterious black space house Yanlong and Tianbei Xiuzhu respectively.

Similarly, Jackie and Tatsawa Kiriko also entered their space.

Four against eight, they all coincidentally chose the two-against-one fighting style, just like Jiang Jiu's group.