Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean I made you search all over the place? I didn't hide anything, and why are you looking for me?"

"Do you think I can just leave you alone? You owe money, so you should pay it back. Hmph, trying to escape?" Kirinji Tenjiro chewed on a straw, wrapped his arms around Tenzuki Sussai's neck, and looked at him with an air of familiarity.

Tengetsu Sussai swayed unsteadily, unable to break free from Kirinji. Seeing the samurai, including Iwabuchi Ichiki, looking like they wanted to laugh but dared not, he quickly chased them away.

"Go away, go away, don't bother me. Hey Tian Shi Lang, just say what you want, stop beating around the bush."

"Well, I'd like to ask you to add some pressure to me as well."

After listening for a while, Tengetsu Sussai finally understood Kirinji Tenjiro's purpose. To put it bluntly, he was bored and wanted to spar with Tengetsu Sussai to pass the time.

The second reason is that after Kirinji Tenjiro obtained the Asauchi sword, he realized that his spiritual power could be further enhanced, but the pressure was too low and he didn't want to train hard. Seeing that Tenzuki Sususai had unleashed his Zanpakuto under his pressure, he also wanted to try it to see if there was any possibility of awakening his Zanpakuto.

He also had many ideas about returning to the Dao, but without someone to communicate with or heal, relying solely on imagination was too abstract. Since fighting Tianyue Quezhai would definitely result in injury, he might as well practice returning to the Dao while he was at it.

"I'm telling you, Kirinji, even if I unleash my Zanpakuto, I still can't break through your spiritual pressure barrier. You want me to increase the intensity of your pressure? Are you kidding me?"

"Of course I know, that's why I won't use my spiritual pressure. If we just face each other with swords, you could definitely cut my chest open!"

Tenzuki Sukusai had a strange look on his face, but then he thought that Kirinji Tenjiro's practice of releasing his Zanpakuto and killing time were not important things. Soaking in the hot springs in the back was the important thing, right?

Knowing the future, Tengetsu no Susaki saw through Kirinji Tenjiro's little scheme at a glance.

"I'm bored too, let's go."

"Hey Xia, let me show you my swordsmanship! I'm pretty strong, don't underestimate me!"

"Tch!" Tianyue Quezhai gave him a sanitizing slap.

The two still arrived at the cliff top above the hot spring house of the Tenjiro family in Kirinji Temple. Tenzuki Sussai drew his divine sword and lifted it with one hand. If one ignores spiritual pressure, in terms of swordsmanship alone, although his own slashing technique is about the same.

But he wasn't completely crushed by Kirinji Tenjiro, at least he could exchange blows and improve.

Kirinji Tenjiro raised his hand and stared at the Asauchi in his hand; "Hey, Suzume-sai, how did you unleash your Zanpakuto? Why couldn't I wake it up even after pouring spiritual pressure into it all day?"

"Pour in a whole day's worth of spiritual pressure? Hey, don't do this to Tenshiro!!! Didn't I tell you how to properly unleash your Zanpakuto?"

"Oh, did you say anything?"

"Huh? Didn't I say that? Sorry QAQ" Tengetsu Sussai was knocked off the head by Kirinji Tenjirou in a flash.

"If I didn't tell you, then teach me properly, you idiot!"

"Is this how you beg for help? You're the idiot!"

After a while of commotion, Tianyue Quezhai slowly explained.

"The Asauchi in your hand was forged by the sword god Nimaiya Oetsu using countless soul essences gathered together and forged using special methods. In other words, the Asauchi, the strongest weapon in your hand, is essentially a pile of souls."

"Huh?" Kirinji Tenjiro felt something was off. Was it a little disgusting to be holding a shell made of a bunch of souls?

"Do you feel a little disgusted or repulsed? There's no need to feel that way. In fact, all Shinigami's Zanpakuto are like this."

"The principle is that every soul has an upper limit. Once a soul reaches its limit, it cannot be broken through no matter how much it is trained. No matter how strong your spiritual pressure is, there is a limit. No matter how strong your spiritual pressure is, you can only exert the power of your spiritual pressure limit."

"By colliding and fusing souls, allowing one soul to enter another, one can break through the upper limit of the soul, thereby raising the upper limit and unleashing power that surpasses one's own spiritual pressure."

Kirinji Tenjiro wasn't stupid; he immediately understood. "So, the Shikai and Bankai of a Shinigami Zanpakuto are manifestations of soul fusion breaking through the limits. Releasing potential based on Asauchi's soul is the essence of liberation?"

"Yes, that's right! So even if you pour in spiritual pressure for a whole day, it won't be of any use. Every Zanpakuto has a sword spirit. You can borrow the power of the Zanpakuto by communicating with it through sword meditation and constantly recognizing your own identity. This is a relatively gentle process of soul fusion."

"However, that would be too pretentious for me. Knowing the true nature of Zanpakuto, I know that one day my Zanpakuto will become one with me completely through soul fusion. When that day comes, I must personally kill my partner and comrade-in-arms, my Zanpakuto, Shintei."

"That truth is too cruel, so I don't like to get too close to my Zanpakuto. By constantly fighting and battling in the most primitive way, allowing souls to collide and merge, the Zanpakuto can be naturally released."

"To achieve Bankai, one must make the Zanpakuto materialize and subdue it, which is a further fusion of souls."

"The relationship between a Shinigami and a Zanpakuto is like that of a king and his mount. Who controls the power on the mount, and who is the mount that transforms into power to assist in the battle?"

"If you, holding this shallow weapon, can feel that stirring of the soul, then I don't need to teach you, do I?"

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Chapter 23 The Battle Between Tengetsu Sussai and Kirinji Tenjirou

"Then come on, let's fight each other!!!" Kirinji Tenjiro swung Asauchi in a circle, but did not use Shunpo to run towards Tengetsu Sussai.

Tengetsu Sukusai originally wanted to try the resonant technique, but seeing that Tenjiro was being so accommodating, he didn't need to use any footwork skills.

The two quickly closed in, their Zanpakuto clashing. When the swords collided, Kirinji Tenjiro realized that even without spiritual power, Tengetsu Sussai's raw strength was immense.

Kirinji Tenjiro raised his other hand and unleashed a powerful punch, blasting Tenzuki Susuzai away. Tenzuki Susuzai tumbled several times in the air before losing his balance and crashing heavily to the ground.

Tengetsu Quezhai shook his slightly dizzy head, raised his sword, and charged forward with explosive speed.

Clang! Clang! Clang! The two swords clashed, producing an unpleasant scraping sound. Each touch was a strike, and within a second, they exchanged five or six blows.

As Tengetsu Sussai's dynamic vision gradually deteriorated, he was struck in the upper arm by Kirinji Tenjiro's Tangzhu sword, which slashed open a gash.

However, Tenzuki Susuzai didn't even look at his arm, as if his hand wasn't injured at all, and continued to swing his sword. Kirinji Tenjirou had no idea why his slashes seemed ineffective despite being wounded by him. Was it because Tenzuki Susuzai's counterattack had worked?

"Where are you looking?!" Tianyue Quezhai slashed down, Qilin Temple kicked away Shendi and jumped back to his original spot.

"Are you implying that I'm using the Returning Path? No, Tenjiro, I only use slashing techniques right now, just like you. Tenjiro, why does your sword convey a will that doesn't want to kill me? Is it because you think you're stronger than me?"

"Don't joke around, why would I hold back..." Kirinji wanted to say something, but Tengetsu Sukusai activated the Holy Word D and muttered to himself.

"You don't need to say anything more. I can tell your current state completely from the sound of your Zanpakuto. The moment Zanpakuto clashes with each other, they will give their master and opponent a feedback response to their current state."

"The will to fight? The will to wield the sword? Confusion? Anxiety? Fear? Restraint? All these emotions will be conveyed through your Zanpakuto, Kirinji Tenjiro!!!"

Kirinji Tenjiro was furious upon hearing this; "What? You mean I'm confused and afraid? What nonsense are you spouting?"

It's here! The Holy Letter D!!!

"Isn't that right? No matter what you say, the power of the soul transmitted by the Zanpakuto is undeniable. You..." Before Tenzuki Sussai could finish speaking, he immediately raised his hand and held the Zanpakuto horizontally to block the sudden slash.

He was propelled five or six meters by this enormous force, his feet already deeply embedded in the earth.

"Yes, that's it! Your sword strikes with the determination to kill me. Why hold back when you're facing an enemy who's also swinging a sword at you? Come on, kill me!!!"

"You really have a foul mouth, kid. Congratulations, you've successfully provoked me!!!"

Kirinji launched a series of forward slashes. He did not actively release the spiritual pressure within his body, but his powerful aura still erupted, disrupting the surrounding air.

Snapped! ! !

Tengetsu Sussai and Kirinji Tenjiro charged at each other once more, neither needing to aim or aim, they simply raised their hands and slashed out twice!

Drop drop! ! !

These two strikes were completely unprepared, absolute offensive blows; neither side offered any defense. Tengetsu Sussai's divine blade embedded itself in Kirinji Tenjiro's shoulder, while Kirinji Tenjiro reciprocated with a shallow slash, tearing open Tengetsu Sussai's chest.

With a muffled groan, Tengetsu Sussai collapsed to the side, enduring excruciating pain. That attack had nearly broken his sternum and ripped open his heart. Kirinji Tenjiro, who had abandoned all defense in his attack, was also suffering; his left shoulder seemed unable to lift.

Even if Kirinji Tenjiro cut through the steel sheet, so what? For Tenzuki Sussai, who possesses super-fast regeneration, this level of external injury is simply a minor problem.

Just a second later, Tengetsu Chosai had already resumed his signature move of raising his hand to strike.

Kirinji Tenjiro was completely shocked to see that Tengetsu Sussai had indeed recovered from his injuries without using the Resurrection Technique, relying solely on his extraordinary self-healing abilities.

However, now is not the time to be shocked. He immediately switched from shallow punches to a frontal attack with his left hand!

Clang! The two Zanpakuto clashed once more, sparks flying everywhere.

"Hey, Tenshiro, did you hear me?"

"Yes, the sound of soul movement. The soul movement of Zanpakuto, apart from you and me. I have received your Zanpakuto will, Susakusai."

"Alright, let's go again!!!" Tengetsu Sussai and Kirinji Tenjirou did not move an inch from their original positions. They withdrew their swords and swung them again, and the Zanpakuto clashed together once more.

Once, twice, three times, he abandoned all defense in his slashes, fighting with the unwavering determination to kill his enemy. The Zanpakuto clashed with each other, emitting a buzzing sound, almost like a roar.

While brandishing his sword, Tengetsu Sussai endured his fatigue and weakness, saying, "The clash between Zanpakuto can further accelerate the fusion of the Shinigami's and Zanpakuto's souls. Open your mind and use your soul movement to trigger the soul movement of Asauchi's sword soul to achieve synchronization."

"The so-called dialogue with the Zanpakuto is also a way of synchronizing the frequency of the soul and spirit. The only difference is that one comes slowly and the other comes quickly."

"You're smart enough to know what I'm talking about. This is a rare opportunity. The clanging of swords is the release of soul power. Open your mind, Tenjiro, and use your soul power to accept all of this."

Then, shout out his name!!!

Kirinji Tenjiro was incredibly intelligent. He heard that there was no need to doubt the correctness of what Tengetsu Sussai said. The gradually familiar connection between his own soul and the asauchi in his hand was undeniable.

He slowly closed his eyes and stood with his sword hanging down, as if he had given up resisting and allowed the swords of Tengetsu Quezhai to strike him.

Tengetsu Sussai knew that this state was the sword-zen state he had entered during the battle, so he did not continue to pursue and slash, waiting for Kirinji Tenjiro.

Whether it was a few seconds or minutes, Kirinji Tenjiro's spiritual energy fluctuated in strength before finally erupting in an instant. The soaring spiritual pressure pushed outwards, carving a deep crater four or five meters in radius into the ground.

"Amaterasu Flash, Kingpiga!!!"

Suddenly, a golden light shone, instantly engulfing Tianyue Quezhai.

Knowing that Kirinji Tenjiro was now unleashing his full power, Tenzuki Susuzai had no choice but to immediately unleash his full spiritual pressure and immediately release his Shikai!

"Clash, God!!" Countless silver-white spiritual pressures erupted, resisting the spiritual pressure shockwave from Kirinji Tenjiro.

Seeing this, Tengetsu Sussai, who could barely move, sighed, "As expected, in the face of absolute spiritual pressure, all techniques are just empty talk. Kirinji Tenjiro's Shikai should be Kingbika, right? The power of his Shikai is just like Bankai, it's too exaggerated!!!"

It's important to know that even Tengetsu Sussai, who currently possesses spiritual pressure approaching that of a top-tier vice-captain, was nearly overwhelmed and had his soul suppressed by this spiritual pressure shockwave. Kirinji Tenjiro, having unleashed his Zanpakuto, could definitely hold his own against a captain in Bankai, and might even defeat a captain-level powerhouse.

By the time Tengetsu Sukusai came to his senses, Kirinji had already put away Kinbika and was leaning his Zanpakuto on his shoulder, laughing.

"Come on, I'm going to take a bath, wanna come along?"

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Chapter 24 Main Characters

Tengetsu Sussai could sense the soul energy emanating from Kirinji Tenjiro, who had unleashed his Zanpakuto, a power completely different from before, as if he had entered another dimension.

Perhaps his spiritual pressure is too weak to be fully compared and measured.

Upon returning to the hot spring, Kirinji drew his Zanpakuto and poured his spiritual pressure into the spring water.

Tengetsu Sussai's eyes lit up. Kirinji Tenjiro was going to make that kind of thing, wasn't he?

Kirinji Tenjiro's most famous ability is to create the Bone Hell and the Blood Pool Hell. He combines the Dao, Zanpakuto, and spiritual pressure to create an excessively corrosive spring that can either squeeze out spiritual pressure and replace blood, or excessively heal and replenish blood.

The spiritual pressure of the semi-liberated Kinbika surged forth, causing countless white springs to appear out of thin air and submerge the original spring. After this was completed, Kirinji Tenjiro removed his clothes and jumped naked into the scorching hot spring.

Without any hesitation, Tengetsu Quezhai took off his death knight's armor and jumped into the hot spring together.

He immediately felt Kirinji Tenjiro's spiritual pressure, and his entire body seemed to be enveloped in a healing light. His injuries were being expelled with the spiritual pressure and blood, and then replenished with blood to recover superhumanly. It seemed that this hot spring was a mixture of the White Bone Hell and the Blood Pool Hell. Of course, because of his super-fast regeneration, he had no wounds and instead focused on restoring his spiritual pressure.