There was no doubt about the immense strength of the Reigai of Unohana, Shunsui, Ukitake, and Zaraki; they were among the top tier of all the replicas.
However, facing Aozaki's terrifying power, they were still quickly cut down like chopping melons and dicing vegetables.
And the other Captain clearly couldn't hold out much longer either.
With another punch, Aozaki easily blew off the head of Reigai Yushirou, then watched him gradually turn to sand.
Just as he was about to assume an invincible, aloof posture, a sudden voice rang out:
"Hmph, what a bunch of useless trash, as expected, you can't rely on a bunch of fakes."
Hearing this, Aozaki turned his head to look.
Not far away, a man with half-yellow, half-green hair, gaunt cheeks, and a gloomy expression was roaring in exasperation.
Aozaki was slightly startled at first, then scoffed disdainfully.
Since you are so brave, why didn't you come and fight me yourself just now?
However, Aozaki did not speak; he quietly watched Inaba Kageroza walk towards him, step by step.
Seeing this, Inaba Kageroza snapped out of his rage and involuntarily closed his mouth.
Each step was like stepping on his heart, and he seemed to hear a 'thump, thump, thump' sound.
Inaba Kageroza gazed at Aozaki's playful eyes, and his heart couldn't help but tremble, subconsciously taking half a step back.
Although he could talk big and fearless when hiding in the laboratory,
But truly facing Aozaki's terrifying strength, he still couldn't help but feel afraid and instinctively wanted to retreat.
Suddenly, Byakuya and Isshin instantly appeared between the two, blocking Aozaki's path and raising their Zanpakuto in a defensive stance.
The Reigai brought by Inaba Kageroza had been mostly cut down; they were the only two remaining Reigai Captains here.
However, just before they could launch their attack, Aozaki swiftly stepped forward, instantly appearing before them.
He extended both hands simultaneously, accurately grasping their faces.
Immediately after, he lifted them into the air and then forcefully smashed their heads against the ground!
This seemingly simple action, supported by powerful Sword Pressure and excellent physical prowess, also became a deadly means of killing.
Even the Reigai of Captain-class Shinigami could not evade, let alone endure such an attack!
Bang!!
After a loud bang, the entire earth began to tremble, and huge cracks appeared on the ground, as if to tear the whole world apart.
The upper bodies of Byakuya and Isshin were deeply embedded in the ground, their bodies already a bloody mess, a gruesome sight.
Watching this shocking scene, the Gotei 13 members who had rushed to the scene but were blocked outside the barrier, cheered and excitedly.
These fakes, which had given them so much trouble, even requiring multiple people to barely suppress them.
In front of Aozaki, they were so fragile and vulnerable.
"His Excellency the Captain-Commander is truly too powerful!"
"Captain Kucihki and Captain Shiba are simply no match for him; he truly lives up to his name as our Captain-Commander!"
Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Aozaki, with all eyes on him, remained composed, showing no hint of arrogance or self-congratulation!
He took steady steps, continuing to walk towards Inaba Kageroza!
"No, don't, don't come over!!!"
Inaba Kageroza, who had just been angrily reprimanding the Reigai Captains and confidently pointing fingers.
Now, he was slumped on the ground in terror, his face filled with fear and despair.
Ryodoji Ganryu, who was standing by, cast a disdainful glance at this pathetic collaborator, muttering to himself:
"This guy is too timid, isn't he?"
He had witnessed Aozaki's immense power, but he was not intimidated by it.
Instead, he resolutely drew the long sword from his waist, which was formed by condensed missing souls.
Ryodoji Ganryu, with the arrogance of a great noble, gazed at the approaching Aozaki, seemingly ready for a fight to the death!
Aozaki's steps seemed slow, but in the blink of an eye, he was already in front of them.
His palms, like indestructible blades, chopped down fiercely towards the two of them.
Inaba Kageroza instinctively recoiled, hastily raising his hands to protect himself.
Ryodoji Ganryu, his face full of unwillingness, stared at the 'blade' shimmering with spiritual particles.
A deafening, earth-shattering Sword Pressure instantly erupted, and a grand light directly sent the two flying thousands of meters away, with smoke filling the entire battlefield.
However, surprisingly, they did not feel the pain of life gradually fading away as they had imagined.
Inaba Kageroza slowly opened his eyes, lowered his head to examine his body, and instinctively fumbled over himself with his hands.
His clothes were tattered and blood-stained, but they were all superficial wounds, and his life was not in danger.
More importantly, the barrier that had previously sealed them was also broken at this moment when he crashed through it.
Looking at the shattered transparent barrier, Inaba Kageroza was stunned.
His eyes widened, and the expression on his face became distorted.
After a while, he slowly grinned, revealing a chilling smile.
So... so my current body is already this strong?
It actually managed to withstand Aozaki's Sword Pressure! How is this possible?
Inaba Kageroza's mind was in chaos, but more than that, there was an uncontrollable joy.
He had never imagined that he could reach such a realm, nor did he expect to so easily withstand Aozaki's attack.
At this moment, he had a new understanding of his own strength.
"Hahahahaha!"
Inaba Kageroza suddenly burst into laughter, with a hint of madness in his voice.
Since I can block his Sword Pressure, what kind of power will I possess when I merge to become Yushima Ōko?
His eyes gleamed with greed and ambition, as if he had already seen himself standing at the pinnacle of the world.
What is Aozaki? Even the Soul King will probably kneel at my feet!
However, unlike Inaba Kageroza, who was daydreaming, Ryodoji Ganryu was not immersed in fantasy.
On the contrary, his mind was exceptionally calm.
The moment he stood up and saw the broken barrier, he reacted quickly, raising the long sword in his hand and swinging it forcefully in the air.
He didn't know if the closure of the Dangai passage just now was related to this barrier.
But his great revenge was not yet avenged, and he still wanted to live, so he had to try no matter what.
Just then, a miracle happened—
The space in front of him actually opened a passage!
This passage was like a ray of hope, illuminating Ryodoji Ganryu's path forward.
He turned his head, just about to call Inaba Kageroza to go with him.
Although this guy was unlikely to achieve great things, he was at least somewhat useful.
His retainers were wiped out in this battle, and if he wanted to make a comeback, he couldn't do without the other party's Reigai.
But before he could speak, he saw a dazzling light beam flying towards him.
It was Sword Pressure again!
But this time, he felt the threat of death.
The spatial rift was right behind him, and subconsciously, he wanted to use his partner to cast a defensive barrier, to buy himself time to escape.
But what he didn't expect was that his partner was even faster than him.
Ryodoji Ganryu only felt his collar being tugged, and then his entire body flew out, directly colliding with the incoming blade of light, shattering his body!