Help! I am bound to Aizen!

Chapter 130

Chapter 130

"Whisper, Muramasa!"

As K?ga Kuchiki uttered the release command, Shunsui's expression changed.

He leaped backward, attempting to increase the distance between them.

But before he could act, invisible purple threads had already made contact with his body.

In an instant, he felt his Zanpakut? begin to stir restlessly.

The twin swords that had always obeyed his will suddenly became unfamiliar.

The two blades, along with his arms, moved involuntarily, aiming to strike his own body!

"Oh dear... this is quite troublesome."

Although he was aware of Muramasa's abilities, experiencing it firsthand gave Shunsui an indescribable eerie feeling.

The Zanpakut? that had accompanied him for centuries was turning against him.

He suddenly widened his eyes, unleashing a powerful Reiatsu.

Instantly, an overwhelming tidal wave of spiritual pressure enveloped the area for several kilometers around them.

The air trembled violently!

Under his immense Reiatsu, Muramasa's influence significantly weakened.

Although his twin swords were still somewhat unresponsive, they no longer had the aggressive intent from before.

K?ga stood quietly, observing the scene before him.

Feeling the viscous, almost liquid Reiatsu surrounding him, he slowly said:

"As expected of Captain Ky?raku—you can forcibly suppress my abilities with Reiatsu alone."

"Indeed, relying solely on my Shikai's power, I cannot defeat a strong opponent like you."

Hearing this, Shunsui's pupils contracted.

Under his gaze, K?ga slowly exhaled—

"Bankai."

Boom!!!!

A massive surge of Reiatsu burst forth from K?ga.

The air quaked once again.

K?ga's Reiatsu and Shunsui's Reiatsu clashed like two armies battling fiercely between heaven and earth.

"Bankai: Muj?ch?k? Muramasa!!"

K?ga raised his Zanpakut? high.

As he moved, the spirit of his Zanpakut?—dressed in a white coat—emerged from the blade.

Upon appearing, Muramasa looked at the twin Zanpakut? held by Shunsui Ky?raku.

"Rebels, awaken."

The moment he spoke, the Zanpakut? in Shunsui's hands suddenly stopped trembling...

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Boom!!!!

A window of the Ky?goku House suddenly exploded.

A figure was flung out of the window, tracing a long arc before crashing onto the street below.

Nearby residents screamed in terror, scattering in all directions.

Inside the tavern, Kaelith stood up.

He raised his hand, flexing his fingers as his knuckles cracked audibly.

The dozen or so assassins around him couldn't help but break into a cold sweat.

These individuals were dressed in various disguises.

Some wore the attire of Rukongai civilians, appearing as ordinary patrons.

Others were dressed as tavern staff.

Some looked like merchants or students.

Just moments ago, one among them had approached Kaelith and suddenly launched an attack.

With incredible speed, he thrust his blade forward.

Kaelith didn't even stand up; he casually threw a punch.

The charging assassin was sent flying back at a speed even greater than his approach.

If one looked closely, it seemed his bones had been mostly shattered before he was flung out.

After all, a body shouldn't bend into such unnatural shapes unless the bones were broken...

Under the assassin's gaze, Kaelith shook his head.

"Seriously, everyone."

"Are the assassins sent by the Tsunayashiro family at this level?"

"With such meager skills, where did you find the courage to accept this mission?"

Listening to Kaelith's mocking remarks, the assassins couldn't help but tremble.

They were elite killers, meticulously trained by the Tsunayashiro family.

Each one possessed strength on par with the top members of the Punishment Force.

With meticulous planning and the element of surprise, the chances of defeating a vice-captain-level opponent were quite high.

However, against Kaelith, their advantages vanished instantly.

First, their stealth assassination failed.

It was as if he could predict their moves; despite a close-range attack that was nearly guaranteed to hit, he wasn't surprised and countered immediately.

Then there was close combat.

Typical Shinigami prioritize swordsmanship, and their first reaction to danger is to draw their swords.

This predictable behavior often leads them to make the wrong decisions in close-quarter attacks.

But Kaelith had no such weaknesses.

Facing a close-range assassination, he didn't hesitate—he simply threw a punch.

Such reflexes—how many assassination attempts had he survived to hone them?

For a moment, the assassins exchanged glances, each considering whether to retreat.

But suddenly, a strange "beep beep" sound emanated from their bodies simultaneously.

Perplexed, they looked down at themselves.

Kaelith instinctively glanced over as well.

The next second, his expression changed.

Under Yoruichi's startled gaze, he kicked away the table, grabbed her hand, and without a word, sprinted toward the tavern window.

Boom!!!!!

A blinding explosion erupted from the Ky?goku House, flames roaring skyward.

Just as Kaelith leaped out of the window, a terrifying force struck from behind, sending him flying uncontrollably.

At the last moment, he twisted in mid-air, shielding Yoruichi with his body before crashing onto the ground back-first.

Bang!!!

The violent impact caused his vision to blur; he nearly lost consciousness.

Staring at the Ky?goku House engulfed in flames, Kaelith couldn't help but feel exasperated.

Those assassins had powerful bombs implanted within their bodies.

If not for his "Soul Domain," which allowed him to see through flesh and detect anomalies, he might have been caught off guard.

Bombs of such magnitude were considered forbidden even in the Twelfth Division—not permitted for standard use.

Where did the Tsunayashiro family acquire such technology?

After a brief moment of confusion, a figure suddenly flashed in his mind.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi...

Had that guy been recruited by the Tsunayashiro family as well?

The thought sent a chill down Kaelith's spine.

Even when facing two captain-level opponents simultaneously, he hadn't felt such pressure.

If possible, he wanted to avoid confronting a madman like Mayuri at all costs.

If the enemy truly played dirty by unleashing Mayuri, he might have to deploy his own "forbidden weapon"—Kisuke Urahara!

Yoruichi hurriedly stood up.

"Hey! Kaelith! Are you okay?"

She was visibly shaken.

In that explosion, Kaelith had essentially taken the full brunt on his back.

When they landed, he flipped around and was able to cushion the impact to protect her.

Even someone made of iron couldn't withstand such punishment.

But to her surprise, Kaelith dusted himself off and stood up.

"That was nothing; I'm far from being hurt."

Yoruichi moved behind him.

Seeing Kaelith's back, she couldn't help but blink.

Though his Shihakush? was torn to shreds by the explosion, his back was unscathed.

This level of defense... was a bit abnormal.

Sensing Yoruichi's astonishment, Kaelith couldn't help but feel smug.

He was about to boast when his expression suddenly changed as he looked into the distance.

Over there, Shunsui Ky?raku's Reiatsu had suddenly plummeted!