Chapter 197 - Aizen's Art of Persuasion
As long as one possessed sufficient strength, everything in the world would treat them with kindness.
Even Aizen couldn't refute this point.
However, while he couldn’t argue against Ailin’s viewpoint, Aizen didn’t agree with it either.
Because that was the crueles...
2024-05-29 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 194 - Submission
It was the fifteenth day of Jing Wudi's seclusion. Fan Li’s outstanding medical expenses included the cost of saving Jing Wudi's life, plus sixteen bowls of Longevity Broth. Only one bowl had gone to Fan Li himself; the rest had been consumed by Jing Wudi.
On top of that, the price Fan Li had p...
2024-05-29 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 193 - The Aroma of Tea, Lost in the Mountains
Jing Wudi froze and stared at Fan Li who looked back with an earnest expression. Silence descended upon the side hall, a silence so profound it felt as if a strange wind had swept through and chilled Jing Wudi to the bone. He instinctively pulled the blankets tighter around...
2024-05-28 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 196 - A Precedent?
Over hundreds of thousands of years, these Zanpakutō had passed through the hands of several masters, establishing illustrious reputations. Each had become the "strongest" in their respective fields, leaving behind their own legends.
Later, Ōetsu Nimaiya's forging techniques advanced to a hig...
2024-05-28 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 54 - Cold Fingers
A blinding flash of light erupted from the sky an pierced the Queen Mama Chanter. The air crackled with heat, intense enough to vaporize a normal human, the thunderous boom echoing through the sky. Everyone, both Linlin’s and Kanata’s crew, were speechless.
The first to react was Streusen, t...
2024-05-28 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 53 - Thunderclap
"Who are the best shipwrights in Water Seven?" Ask that question to anyone on the island, and you'd get a variety of names.
It all came down to who Kanata would choose…
Following George's intel, Kanata and her crew visited a particular shipwright.
"So, that’s why you came to me?" ...
2024-05-27 17:54:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 192 - Jing Ke's Secret Technique
Yu Shenzi applied needles, channeled his qi, and poured medicinal broth into Jing Wudi’s unconscious form, all while grumbling incessantly.
"Fan Li, my friend, you have no idea how poor the Dark Heaven Sect is," he lamented.
“Those fellows, from their ancestor Jing Ke on...
2024-05-27 17:54:05 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 195 - Aizen’s Discovery
Upon hearing the final punishment, Szayelaporro Granz immediately cried out in protest.
"I was merely interested in Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck’s Fracción. I wanted to conduct an experiment on Arrancar after they lose their masks. It was Nnoitra Gilga who ambushed Nelliel and shattered he...
2024-05-27 17:53:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 194 - Punishment
"Ulquiorra, inform the other Espada to assemble at Las Noches for an Espada meeting."
"Yes, Lord Aizen," Ulquiorra bowed before vanishing in a flash.
His Sonído, a high-speed movement technique, rivaled that of Yoruichi Shihōin in Ailin's memory.
Of course, it had been nearly a cent...
2024-05-25 17:42:13 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 191 - Annihilation
The Southern Ridge Mountains.
A mere few peaks away from the Azure Cloud Sect, the stench of blood was thick enough to choke the air. The mountain gate lay in ruins, the grand hall reduced to rubble. Shattered walls and broken tiles littered the ground, amidst a gruesome scene of scattered corp...
2024-05-25 17:42:04 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 193 - Ailin Enters Hueco Mundo
"If either Byakuya or Rukia disagrees with the marriage, we can always adopt Rukia as our daughter later," said Ailin.
"Rukia will bear the Kuchiki name for the rest of her life, one way or another. How about that?" Ailin was serious.
Would Rukia still be Rukia Kuchiki without...
2024-05-24 16:13:47 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 52 - One Trouble Passed
The day after the clash with Shiki, Kanata lay in the infirmary, clad in her undergarments as Sukura changed her bandages.
"You're healing nicely. Your recovery speed is still inhuman, Kanata."
"It's been like this lately. I wasn't this resilient before."
Her recovery speed see...
2024-05-24 16:13:40 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 192 - You Are a Genius
"So, Rukia, have confidence and be proud," Ailin spoke with conviction.
"Your talent has been recognized by me. But your strength must be cultivated through your own efforts. Remember, before you transform your potential as a 'genius' into the strength of a 'powerhouse,' all talent is merel...
2024-05-23 17:05:23 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 190 - Fan Li, Golden Core Cultivator
Sage Ruler Miaoyin knelt for only a second before abruptly springing to her feet. Her face was flushed, her body trembling with fury.
How was this possible?
Within the energy field created by her Heavenly Demon Zither, she was supposed to be the only god! This young Azur...
2024-05-23 17:05:06 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 189 - No Soul Can Escape a Suona's Call
“A Great Vehicle realm expert, a Sage Ruler, how could she act like this?”
“Young friend Fan Li's performance was unexpected. He seemed to have a good chance of winning."
“Alas! He is simply outmatched… Sage Ruler Miaoyin is utterly unreasonable!”
Am...
2024-05-22 17:12:55 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 191 - Recognition
"However, my swordsmanship style doesn't suit you, which is why I didn't take you on as a disciple as well," Ailin explained to Renji.
"But there's someone in the Eleventh Division whose fighting style is similar to yours. If you choose the Eleventh Division after graduation, I can introduce you...
2024-05-22 17:12:44 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 51 - Shiki vs Kanata
Two weeks had passed, filled with preparations. The opportune arrival of a storm near Water Seven allowed Kanata to adjust her ship's course, aiming to reach the island by noon. The wind whipped around the ship, but the skies remained clear, a brilliant blue peeking through the clouds.
“A-a...
2024-05-22 17:12:37 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 188 - There's No One an Erhu Can't Move
This world bore many similarities to the one Fan Li had left behind, but it also held its differences. Musical instruments, for example. Fan Li knew of at least two that existed in his previous life but were absent in this one. And as luck would have it, he had mastered both.
... 2024-05-21 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 190 - The Third Disciple
"Oh?"
Kyoraku Shunsui raised an eyebrow in surprise but refrained from further questions.
With the Kuchiki clan's influence, finding someone was a simple task.
However, since they hadn't searched for twelve years, the reason behind it was likely not a pleasant one.
Consi...
2024-05-21 17:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 50 - Preparations
"I-I-I don't want to!"
Dragon let out a weary sigh as the voice came from the Den Den Mushi. "Is it unavoidable?"
"It is! Why do I have to work with pirates!?" Garp exclaimed in annoyance.
"We've repeatedly told you, we're not pirates. We never claimed to be pirates," Dragon retorted...
2024-05-21 17:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 49 - The Search
The Queen Mama Chanter, the gargantuan flagship of the Big Mom Pirates, was a sight to behold. Led by Charlotte Linlin, better known as "Big Mom," this fearsome pirate crew had turned the Sabaody Archipelago into their impregnable fortress. Since their arrival, even Celestial Dragons avoided setting foo...
2024-05-20 16:09:00 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 189 - Rukia
"Hahaha..."
Rangiku Matsumoto wanted to retort when Tetsuzaemon Iba compared Gin Ichimaru to a snake, implying he was cunning and deceitful.
However, when Iba praised Gin for venturing into the Seireitei alone to protect his loved one, Rangiku burst into laughter.
Hmm, Iba had a good eye f...
2024-05-20 15:21:14 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 187 - The Immovable Wisdom King
A wager?
Yu Shenzi's face contorted with distress.
He knew his own limitations. Given the vast disparity in their power, no matter what the wager, his chances of winning were slim.
But he had no other choice.
"Sage Ruler, may I ask, what wager do you have in mind?...
2024-05-20 15:19:59 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 188 - Gin Ichimaru's Secret
"Come, come, Captain Ailin, let's drink and forget about those troublesome matters for now," Shunsui Kyoraku said, raising his sake cup.
"Hahaha, exactly! Isn't that what sake is for?" Rangiku Matsumoto, who had been playing the role of a silent observer, became excited about drinking....
2024-05-18 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 186 - Sage Ruler Miaoyin
The Brahma Sound Pure Land wanted to recruit the Azure Cloud Sect?
Fan Li was stunned. He quickly realized an awkward truth.
His own Great Jin had just been established, and Sage Ruler Yao Guang had just declared herself empress.
So, they were both founding monarchs, busy buil...
2024-05-18 17:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 185 - An Unwelcome Guest
Fan Li tilted his head back and drained the entire bowl of Longevity Broth in one go.
The moment it touched his stomach, he felt a surge of warmth and vitality course through him, like winter thawing into spring, all things reborn. Spiritual energy surged like a raging torrent through his...
2024-05-17 17:01:01 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 187 - The Arrangement of Byakuya and Rukia
"Really? Uncle Ailin?" Hisana Kuchiki was overjoyed.
Moments ago, upon learning of her sister's existence, Hisana had contemplated asking Byakuya to care for Rukia after her passing.
However, the thought of burdening Byakuya with such a request weighed heavily on h...
2024-05-17 17:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 186 - Hisana's Sorrow
With the aid of Kyōka Suigetsu, Ailin's clone seamlessly assumed the role of Captain Aizen, his true identity remaining a secret within the Fifth Division.
Meanwhile, the real Ailin found himself in a rather perplexing situation.
"Haruko, I'm fine. It's just an arm, not a big deal," A...
2024-05-16 15:47:07 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 184 - Speaking Frankly
Following the commotion at the mountain gate, Fan Li excused himself and returned to the thatched hut on the mountainside to rest. Yu Shenzi, recognizing that haste makes waste, suppressed his urge to fleece the "fat sheep" and allowed Fan Li and Lu Fubao to depart.
The moment they reached ...
2024-05-16 15:46:56 +0000 UTC View PostChapter 48 - Donquixote Homing
The snow continued to fall relentlessly. Time had passed since the battle near Drum Island, a conflict that could only be described as a miniature war, and the residents of Drum Kingdom had returned to their daily lives. Kureha was no exception. She went about her usual routine, venturing into to...
2024-05-15 17:03:01 +0000 UTC View Post