The sudden turn of events caught many present off guard, their faces revealing undisguised surprise.
Characters like Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki and Urashiki Ōtsutsuki had held back until now, busily extracting the Eight-Tails' chakra from Killer B's body. When they saw Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki struggling, Momoshiki instructed Urashiki to free himself and provide support.
But before Urashiki could act, they witnessed Kinshiki being struck by that woman's blade. The attack didn't breach his defenses, yet his entire body trembled violently before he collapsed heavily to the ground.
Momoshiki and Urashiki's expressions shifted. Momoshiki called out urgently, " Kinshiki, what are you doing?
"
Yet Kinshiki offered no response. He lay motionless on the ground, as if dead.
" Something's wrong," Urashiki said.
He exchanged a glance with Momoshiki, both frowning as they sensed something amiss—they could no longer detect Kinshiki's life force.
Meanwhile, Jiraiya and Minato Namikaze also wore expressions of astonishment.
" That technique felt strange," Minato said with a hint of concern.
" It's certainly unusual. This woman's attacks are peculiar—they seem to carry a powerful spiritual pressure and assault,"
Jiraiya nodded in agreement.
After a moment's thought, Jiraiya added uncertainly, " That giant collapsed after she struck him. I believe it's caused by her unique ability.
"
Minato nodded. " Exactly.
No wonder the Guild Leader summoned her—it must be due to the special nature of her attacks. "
Beside them, Lin Xuan remained silent, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Rukia Kuchiki was, after all, a Soul Reaper. Her expertise lay in communication and combat involving souls and spirits. So Lin Xuan wasn't surprised at all that Rukia excelled in soul-oriented attacks.
In truth, Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki was immensely powerful. But against Rukia, he found himself at a severe disadvantage. Under the assault of soul-based attacks, his physical defenses proved largely ineffective.
At this moment, Lin Xuan's own mind was far from calm.
He had just realized something profound: every Soul Reaper in the Soul Society was, in essence, already dead. This realization struck him like a treasure trove!
If he could simply exchange the corresponding DNA from the system shop, he could freely summon powerful Soul Reapers from the Soul Society using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, having them assist him in various tasks!
" Indeed, that next plan of mine might still be feasible," Lin Xuan murmured, the corner of his mouth curling upward.
At that moment, Kinshiki Ōtsutsuki was questioning his very existence.
He hadn't been fighting at full strength earlier; instead, he had been probing Rukia's abilities. Just as he prepared to unleash a more powerful technique to obliterate the woman before him, he suddenly felt his consciousness being violently ripped away.
Kinshiki had been holding back, merely testing Rukia's capabilities. When he decided to seize the opportunity to unleash a stronger attack and annihilate her without giving her a chance to recover, he remained confident in his defenses. He didn't believe she could breach them.
But then, the unexpected happened.
*Thud!*
When Rukia's Zanpakutō touched his body, his defenses blocked the physical strike. Yet an eerie force erupted, instantly clouding his consciousness.
*Crack!*
Kinshiki's body toppled backward, crashing lifelessly onto the ground, motionless as if completely dead.
" What's happening? "
Now, Kinshiki's soul floated above, staring at his fallen body in utter bewilderment. " This...
"
Just as he tried to return to his body, Rukia made her move.
" First Dance: White Moon! "
A brilliant white light surged from the ground, instantly enveloping Kinshiki's body, encasing it in ice.
*Crack!*
A crisp sound echoed as Rukia shattered the ice pillar. Though the body within didn't completely disintegrate, numerous cracks spread across its surface.
" Damn it! "
Kinshiki's soul form twisted in fury as he desperately rushed toward his body. But now, as a disembodied soul, he had lost all connection to his physical form, severely diminishing his power.
Just as his soul was about to re-enter his body, Rukia swung her blade directly at him. The sharp edge of her attack nearly cleaved Kinshiki's soul in two!
" Wretched woman! "
Kinshiki roared in rage, striking back in an attempt to drive Rukia away and reclaim his body. But she blocked him at every turn.
The battle erupted once more.
*Boom!*
White light blazed from Rukia's Zanpakutō as she brought it down in a fierce slash, striking Kinshiki's soul.
The next moment, Kinshiki found himself utterly defenseless against the soul attack. His soul was cleaved in two, then shredded into fragments.
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