Infinite: Start as a ghost

“How familiar this place is.” Jiang Jiu spread his hands, breathing in the fresh air of Soul Society: “The spiritual energy here is still so abundant.”

“Don’t waste time,” Tenbei Shusuke said. “Later, we still need to go to the real world to attack those guys who have both sides injured.”

“That makes sense.” Jiang Jiu chuckled. “In that case, let’s begin our attack and break the Four Symbols Barrier first.”

"I'll go to the farthest North Gate. Tianbei and Yanlong, you two go to the East and West Gates."

"Ichinose, Kifune, you two stay here and break down the south gate together."

"Let's make our move together in ten minutes."

After saying that, the group immediately separated and headed towards their respective destinations.

Once everyone was in place, they used their spiritual pressure to inform each other of their situation.

"Hmm, such strong spiritual pressure!"

On Rukongai, Shiba Kukaku, who was moving house, suddenly looked up at the sky and stared in shock in the direction of Seireitei.

"Oh no!" she shouted. "Ganju, Kinhiko, Ginhiko, you three continue moving. I'm going to Seireitei to check on things."

"Big sister." Shiba Ganju also sensed those terrifying spiritual pressures: "Don't go, it's very bad."

“No,” Shiba Kukaku said. “I promised Yoruichi that I would keep an eye on things for them when the Gotei 13 are on a mission.”

"Moreover, Lord Ginrei and Ryosuke Kanai from the Kuchiki family are also here. I recently heard that a powerful member of the punitive expedition has returned, so I will be fine."

"Then be careful, sister." Shiba Ganju was still a little worried, but did not continue to stop her.

Above the Seireitei, Jiang Jiu used his spiritual pressure to signal the others to take action.

After giving the notification, he ignored the others and took action first.

"Cero!"

At the south gate, Kibune and Ichinose exchanged a glance and nodded.

"Holy Light Rainbow Slash!"

"Raging Blade Gale Slash!"

Ximen, Tenbei Xiuzhu directly used Bankai.

"Bankai: Raikou Karasuka..."

"Thunderfire Bullet!"

At the East Gate, Yanlong released his spiritual pressure to its maximum.

"Fire Dragon!"

Faced with the four powerful attacks, the guards of the four gates froze on the spot, not daring to move.

The attack struck the four gates, shattering the barrier.

Jiang Jiu stood in the air, looking at the North Gate guards who were frozen in fear, and laughed, "Long time no see, Danzo Maru."

"Do you know me?" Danzomaru asked tremblingly.

"You've already forgotten me after only two months?" Jiang Jiu laughed.

"You are...you are?" Duan Zangwan couldn't remember for a long time. Jiang Jiu was too unremarkable back then, making him hard to recall.

"It's alright, it's better to forget about it." Jiang Jiu landed on the ground and patted his shoulder: "Keep watching over your North Gate."

Then he walked straight past Danzomaru.

Even after he left, Danzomaru still dared not move.

Only after he could no longer sense Jiang Jiu's spiritual pressure did he suddenly go limp and collapse to the ground.

"This...this...this..." His eyes were fixed on the direction Jiang Jiu had left in. He tried to stand up, but he didn't have the courage to catch up with her and fulfill his duty as a gatekeeper.

The two guards, Sidanfang at the west gate and Bijurudao at the south gate, steadfastly performed their duties. Weiwan, the guard at the east gate, was consumed by fear and dared not move, just like Duanzangwan.

Jidanbo and Hiko Nyudo were easily knocked unconscious by Amagai Shusuke and Kibune Ichinose, and had no way to stop the three of them.

The reason he only knocked him unconscious instead of killing him was because Jiang Jiu instructed him to do so. Since Coral Island didn't want him to kill anyone, he tried his best not to kill anyone.

Even if we're going to kill them... we shouldn't waste our energy killing these small fry.

Since Coral Island wants this, why not do her a favor and make her work even harder for us?

Of course, if you encounter a strong opponent, that's a different story.

The North Gate is the closest point to the Noble Street and also the closest point to the royal family.

Not long after breaching the North Gate, Ryosuke Kanai came looking for them.

"It's you again?" he exclaimed in surprise. "How could you..."

"How did you get stronger?" Jiang Jiu laughed. "Only you guys, whose time unit is a hundred years, can't get stronger in a short time. Two months will only keep you standing still."

West Gate...

Chojiro Sasaki stared coldly at Shusuke Amagai: "Where in Soul Society is there any place for you to be happy? Why should I wait?"

Tenbei Shusuke said, "I just want revenge."

East Gate...

Looking at Yanlong, Kuchiki Ginryo sighed, "Is it fate that brought us, both nobles, together? Come on, fellow members of the previous era."

Yanlong laughed and said, "It's a pity you're already old, Yinling."

South Gate...

Asido and Shiba Kukaku stood side by side.

Shiba Kukaku asked, "Your name is Asido, right?"

“Yes, the Shiba family’s little girl. I never thought even Isshin would leave the 13th Division. The world is truly ever-changing,” Asido said.

“You think hundreds of years have passed, old man?” Shiba Kukaku said. “I heard you just learned Bankai. Now is the perfect time to test it out.”

“That’s what I think too,” Asido said. “After this battle, please thank Miss Yoruichi for me.”

Ichinose and Kifune exchanged a smile and rushed forward together.

Chapter 186 The Fireworks Master of Soul Society

"Swastika o Chihui Qinghua"

Asido released his Zanpakuto first because the enemy in front of him was already in Bankai state.

"Holy Light Rainbow." Ichinose launched the attack first.

Asido stood in front of Kukaku and slashed down with his sword.

He has only recently mastered Bankai and has not yet fully mastered his Zanpakuto, so he doesn't know if his Bankai has any other skills.

However, he was already familiar with one of his Zanpakuto's passive skills: its attacks would automatically increase dozens of times.

It's somewhat similar to Komamura Sajin's "Heavenly Punishment," but much more powerful.

The difference is that his attack has no afterimage and its range is much smaller than "Heavenly Punishment".

The massive attack not only shattered the "Holy Light Rainbow" but also forced Ichinose and Kifune Risa away.

"Oh?" Shiba Kukaku praised, "Not bad."

“Little girl of the Shiba family, I have been fighting Hollows for over five hundred years. Fighting has become my instinct. I just lack experience in fighting against masters,” Ashido said.

"Hey, stop calling me 'little girl' all the time," Shiba Kukaku said, annoyed. "I'm an adult now!"

"Flower Crane Shooting Technique - Flash Fire..."

While complaining, she threw battle fireworks at the two of them; she was one of the top pyrotechnicians in Soul Society.

As Kibune backed away, she said, "Ichinose-kun, these two seem pretty tough to deal with."

Ichinose said, "Yes, we need to show our true strength to have a chance of winning. We can't underestimate them."

“Of course,” Kibune said. “I just don’t know how the others are doing.”

"Let's mind our own business," Ichinose said. "Among the five of us, we two are the weakest. As long as we don't hold the three adults back, we'll be fine."

"Tch... You look down on the two of us that much?" Kifune Osamu: "We also know Bankai and Breathing Techniques. Let's not even talk about Oni-sama. How are we any worse than Amagai and Enryu?"

"Watch your tone," Ichinose said. "Don't be too arrogant. Now is not the time to address those two lords by their given names."

"Tch... If you think you're weak, don't drag me into this." Kibune said unhappily, "After this is over, we should settle things once and for all and see who is the real burden on the team."

Ichinose said, "Okay, but that's a matter for later. Let's deal with the person in front of us now."

Shiba Kukaku was furious: "What are you two whispering about? How can you not respect us?"

"Second Flower Crane Archery Technique, o-jusaki..."

This is a technique improved by Shiba Kukaku based on the No. 1 Flower Crane Shooting Method.

The first Flower Crane Shooting Technique is a pure firework attack, while the second technique is based on this and incorporates demonic methods.

Once you join the Demon Path, the nature of your entire attack method changes.

The difference between the two is like the difference between a Zanpakuto's ordinary slash before its release and its ability attack after its Shikai release; they are not comparable.

"Blue Slash." Asido's slash followed, and the two could only dodge again.

Shiba Kukaku's attacks were alright, but Asido's slashes were deadly.

Although Kibune was able to block it, he would have to pay a corresponding price.

The two had learned breathing techniques, not spiritual pressure. They could only use techniques to deflect or dodge such direct attacks, and could not take them head-on.

In terms of spiritual pressure alone, Ashido is clearly superior to the other two.

"Holy Light Invisibility" - Ichinose's body flashed with light and he disappeared without a trace.

Not only did his body disappear, but his spiritual pressure also became hidden.

"Hey, if you do that, won't they all be targeting me?" Kibune said, dissatisfied.

Ichinose ignored him and secretly looked for an opportunity to attack.

"This enemy is a bit tricky," Shiba Kukaku said. "Well... it's not like there's no way to deal with it."