Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

The instant Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni shouted "Bankai," the towering pillar of hellfire and the wall of flames surrounding Yhwach vanished instantly.

However, the sudden increase in atmospheric temperature is difficult for people to adapt to.

"Swallow solution! Residual fire sword!"

"Heaven and earth turned to ashes!!!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni stopped spouting nonsense and offering no further explanations, and instantly unleashed his strongest Bankai strike at Yhwach.

With this single strike, everything behind Yhwach within his range vaporized.

The most powerful flames slashed down, and the moment the fiery blade flashed, even the heavens and earth dimmed.

Everything vanishes after a single strike, whether it's buildings or people.

Only scorched earth and broken remains remained on the ground, as if telling a story of destruction.

Puff puff puff!!

Most of the Quincy army's soldiers came into full contact with the blade and died instantly upon being hit.

It wasn't just Quincy soldiers and squad leaders; several squad leaders within the range of the Heaven and Earth Ash Slash were instantly killed.

"What?!"

The captains of the 2nd Division, Shihouin Senhi, the 10th Division, Wang Tuchuan Yuqi, the 12th Division, Zenjoji Yubin, the 9th Division, Hisamii Ente, the 6th Division, Saito Immortal, and the 5th Division, Obana Danjirou, were all caught in the Ashes of Heaven and Earth and were instantly cut in two with a single slash, resulting in the deaths of six captains.

The reason why the Third Division Captain Yan Yuan Jinle, the Seventh Division Captain Shigeki Nobukatsu, and the Eighth Division Captain Shikato Hakuunzai were not instantly killed by Tenchi Ashes was simply because they were positioned behind Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni during the battle.

Located on the side of the mountain, Tengetsu Sussai used his early Bankai to dodge the attack. Unohana also sensed something was wrong and found a suitable position to fight instead of standing in the position of Tenchi Ashes to kill.

Kirinji Tenjiro fared worse, as he was caught in the aftereffects of the Zanka no Tachi. Although he instinctively dodged and used the Blood Pool Hell technique to defend himself, the Zanka no Tachi still burned his lower body to ashes.

Kirinji Tenjiro propped up his upper body with the broken half of the Kinbika, and Tengetsu Sussai released his Bankai, Sōen-shō, and appeared in front of him.

"Is Kirin Temple alright?"

"Don't worry, I won't die. I didn't expect the Sword Demon's Bankai to be so strong. I was completely careless!"

Tenzuki Sukusai observed the opponent's injuries, and Inoue Orihime nodded in agreement; "It's already good that you weren't instantly killed. I should have reminded you earlier, but I didn't expect Yamamoto, who clearly had the advantage in the battle, to use Bankai so decisively."

Yamamoto was indeed brutal. Putting aside how many Quincy he killed, the death of six captains with that one strike was already a devastating blow.

"Twin Heavens Return Shield! Don't worry, Kirinji, you won't be crippled."

"You really know how to rub salt in the wound, Tenzuki..."

Feeling the force of rejection and the rapidly growing and returning lower body, Kirinji's eyes widened in surprise!

Yhwach, who directly took the blow of the Ashes of Heaven and Earth, had his outer shell, the Bloodstained Armor, completely shattered. His body appeared unharmed, but the power of the Blazing Blade had penetrated his entire body, and he was not far from death.

Yhwach stood atop a pile of corpses made up of Quincy and Shinigami, still smiling. "Is this really alright? Shinigami who are so cruel to both enemies and comrades, don't you feel any guilt?"

"Guilt? That kind of thing... I only know that my mission is complete. I successfully repelled the invasion and killed the enemy, preventing the collapse of the soul reincarnation cycle in the three realms. And you, Yhwach, will turn to dust and become a part of history."

Tengetsu Sukusai, supporting Kirinji Tenjiro, while Unohana Yachiru, Ikuhara Kinroku, Shikatori Hakunsai, and Shigeki no Taketsuna stood around Yhwach.

Chojiro Suzaku did not reach the core combat force circle; he stayed in the First Division barracks and slaughtered Quincy soldiers.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni retrieved his Bankai, Zanka Tachi. The outcome was already decided; if Zanka Tachi were kept in the air, the entire Soul Society would be destroyed by the intense heat.

Yhwach maintained his smile. In this war between the Empire of Light and Soul Society, he had indeed lost—or rather, to put it another way.

He lost his battle with Yamamoto, but the war between the Empire of Light and Soul Society is not yet over.

Because he had been secretly using the Shadow Domain to invade the Seireitei, completely burying the Wandenreich in the shadows of the Seireitei.

The so-called defeat was nothing more than a pre-planned event.

This situation was naturally caused by the monk and the left hand of the Spirit King!

Looking at the group of Death Gods, Yhwach laughed heartily; "Arrogant Death Gods! You will eventually pay the price for your carelessness..."

"is it?"

Everyone was silent, except for Tengetsu Chosai, who knew what Yhwach was talking about.

As expected! Yhwach was just there to die; his defeat to Yamamoto was a predetermined outcome.

Seeing that Yamamoto was standing still and not making a move, seemingly lost in thought, and that he looked much older than he had been, Tengetsu Sukusai noticed.

Tengetsu no Chūzai didn't hold back either, instantly activating his Sōjō and appearing behind Yhwach.

He took Chōjirō's place and stabbed Yhwach in the back with a single blow, while also attaching a Getsuga Tenshō to the blade of the divine weapon.

Just kidding, finishing off someone when they're low on health is common sense!

As for being resented by Yhwach, Tengetsu no Sukesai didn't care at all.

If you can kill him, then kill him. After a thousand years, his power will be incredibly strong. Why would you be afraid of having your Bankai taken away?

"puff!"

Yhwach was cut in two by Getsuga Tenshou, and Yamamoto, startled from his daze, used Shunpo to appear in front of Yhwach and unleashed his final strike.

Without the blood-soaked armor, Yhwach was cut into four pieces with a cross, and rolled down the mountain of corpses before everyone's eyes.

His body slowly dried out and was swallowed by the darkness, completely disappearing from everyone's sight.

"Is she dead? Or..."

"I don't know...maybe..."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni sheathed his Blazing Sword and disappeared from sight, leaving only a blur.

"Phew! What a terrifying sword demon. If we're not careful, we might end up like the other captains."

Lu Qubaiyunzhai shook his head and patted his chest loudly, his glasses seemingly lost somewhere in the ruins.

The other captains, including Tianyue Quezhai, ignored her and each found a place to sit down, rest, and lick their wounds.

Although the war between the Empire of Light and the Soul Society was fierce, it ended in just one day.

This war not only resulted in the complete annihilation of the Empire of Light, including Yhwach, but also caused the Gotei 13 to lose at least half of their strength.

Apart from the members of the Fourth Division, there were basically no other Shinigami members alive.

Those who survived and hid were all rendered 'disabled' and could no longer serve in the Gotei 13.

It took at least half a day before Tengetsu Sussai saw members of the Second Division's Stealth Mobile Unit moving across the battlefield using Shunpo.

The scene of them not rescuing people but keeping others alive is truly hard to describe.

"Captain Tianyue, what are your thoughts on seeing this scene?"

"Thoughts? I don't think there's any need for thoughts at all. Besides, given the current situation, with so many captains lost and captain positions vacant, a storm is about to break. Captain Unohana, it's probably not time for us to sheathe our swords yet."

"is it?"

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Chapter 84 New Official Takes Office Without Burning Down the Nobles (Seeking Recommendations and Add to Favorites)

Only a few members of the Gotei 13 remain. However, around dusk, a large contingent of guards bearing the banner of the Shihōin family arrived and began cleaning up the battlefield.

The 100 members of the Fourth Division who were hiding in the Fourth Division's underground sewers also appeared and began the reconstruction work of the medical team.

Before long, although the battlefield was still in a mess, at least all the Quincy corpses had been sorted out and 'properly' disposed of.

The remains of Shihouin Sennatsu and the others were laid out side by side on the ground. Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni stood with his eyes closed in front of the corpses for a long time. The other Hidden Mobile Shinigami did not dare to disturb the Captain-Commander's mourning ceremony.

However, in the eyes of Yan Yuanjinle, Lu Qubaiyunzhai and others, Yamamoto Genryusai seemed to be crocodile tears.

The original captains knew all too well what kind of person Sword Demon was. It was a name earned through ruthless killing. If they truly pitied their subordinates, they would not have been worthy of the name Sword Demon.

However, when Tenzuki Sukusai saw that Yamamoto's once jet-black hair had turned gray and aged after the battle, he probably regretted it the moment he attacked his subordinates.

However, faced with the disintegration of the souls of the Three Realms, only necessary choices can be made.

As Tengetsu Sukusai sat lost in thought on a pile of rubble, a Shinigami (death god) appeared before him in an instant.

"Oh, it's you. What is it? Does the nobleman of the Kuchiki family want to see me? The moon is beautiful under the flowers, perfect for moon-gazing."

"Captain Tianyue, please stop joking. The sky is overcast and it's raining heavily. Would you mind coming to our Kuchiki family home? Our Kuchiki family would like to extend a sincere invitation to you to be our guest."

"...Okay, then lead the way."

Kuchiki Shigeyoshi gave a wry smile, and Tengetsu Sukusai, seeing his predicament, stopped arguing with him.

Such a character is alright in his interactions with others, but I can only say one thing about Tengetsu Sussai: even a captain-level Shinigami is not quite there.

Even if the flowers cultivated in the greenhouse reach the captain level, they are still not good enough; Shigeaki Kuchiki is a case in point.

Lacking both awareness and strength, Kuchiki Shigeyoshi has the title of captain but no real power, at least on the surface.

The Kuchiki family had approached him before because of the captaincy, but now so many captaincy positions are vacant.

They're probably just here to negotiate and win over Tengetsu Quezhai to support the Kuchiki family; there's probably nothing new going on.

Tengetsu Sukusai and Kuchiki Shigeyoshi were both Captain-level Shinigami. Using hundreds of Captain-level Shunpo techniques, they traversed dozens of miles in less than 5 minutes to reach the Kuchiki family territory in the inner garden of Seireitei.

Compared to the grand and imposing Shihouin family, which was built at the foot of a solitary mountain, the Kuchiki family's compound appeared incredibly ancient and dilapidated.

The vermilion gate is covered with mysterious patterns and the crest of the Rokumoku family. The carvings on the porch are exquisite and beautiful, like a comic strip that seems to tell the ancient history of the Rokumoku family.

Rows of red lanterns hung under the porch, swaying gently in the breeze, yet echoing the stark white walls. The contrast between red and white made Tianyue Quezhai feel incredibly awkward.

At first glance, Tengetsu Quezhai sensed the weight and profundity of history in the architecture of the Kuchiki family, yet also felt a sense of awkwardness and eccentricity.

Just like the surname of the Rotting Wood family, like a magnificent but decaying piece of wood, the family truly lives up to its name.

The two entered through the gate and were led to the inner courtyard by servants, who announced their arrival one by one. The process was quite tedious and troublesome.

Tianyue Quezhai found it very annoying that he had to stop every so often to have the servants of that section announce his arrival.

Kuchiki Shigeyoshi remained expressionless, as if he had long been accustomed to it. After entering the main gate of the family, he did not have any interaction with Tengetsu Sussai, as if he had become a completely different person.

Upon reaching the inner courtyard, a servant warrior stopped the two.

"My lords, please hand over your swords. No swords are allowed inside the inner courtyard."

"Oh?"

Tianyue Quezhai smiled at the servant without saying much, but his lack of action spoke volumes.

Shigeyoshi Kuchiki seems to have lost his voice and is like a walking corpse here.