Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

Chapter 258: NZNT: Chapter 258

Watching Aizen unleash his spiritual pressure, Gin Ichimaru knew he was about to make his move. For Gin Ichimaru, this was a prime opportuni

Watching Aizen unleash his spiritual pressure, Gin Ichimaru knew he was about to make his move.

For Gin Ichimaru, this was a prime opportunity to observe Aizen’s strength up close.

”Will the enigmatic Aizen conquer Las Noches, or will this mysterious Shinigami on the throne prove superior? Let’s wait and see!” Gin Ichimaru thought.

Yusuke Uchiha remained unmoved by Aizen’s spiritual pressure; the Espada formed a defensive line before the throne.

The nine Espada didn’t deliberately conceal their spiritual pressure. While not fully unleashed, those with keen perception could discern their levels.

They never expected their opponent to attack first, in the face of nine captain-level Arrancar!

”So, they underestimated us, huh? I’m going to rip their heads off!” Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez snarled, his face contorted with rage.

Nnoitra Gilga, equally volatile, grinned beside him. ”Rarely do you and I agree, you bastard!”

Aizen, a slight smirk playing on his lips, watched the Espada before unleashing another surge of spiritual pressure, instantly filling the throne room.

Under this pressure, three Espada—Zommari Rureaux, Szayelaporro Granz, and Aaroniero Arruruerie—were forced to kneel, unable to withstand it.

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez and Nnoitra Gilga were similarly immobilized, their bodies barely moving, staring at Aizen in disbelief.

Under Aizen’s overwhelming spiritual pressure, only the top four Espada, all Vasto Lorde-class, remained capable of action.

However, witnessing Aizen’s spiritual pressure, even the top four Espada looked grim. They had only felt such overwhelming power from Yusuke Uchiha, seated on the throne. They never expected this man to be on par with their king.

Yusuke Uchiha frowned slightly at the Espada’s performance.

He had his own standards for the ”Espada” title.

He expected the Espada to withstand the spiritual pressure of someone at his or Aizen’s level. Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez and Nnoitra Gilga’s performance was, in Yusuke Uchiha’s view, the bare minimum for an Espada; Zommari Rureaux, Szayelaporro Granz, and Aaroniero Arruruerie were completely inadequate.

While a plan to reorganize the Espada formed in his mind, his immediate priority was dealing with Aizen.

”Stand aside. He’s beyond your capabilities,” Yusuke Uchiha’s calm voice resonated through the throne room.

At Yusuke Uchiha’s command, the Espada immediately parted, while Ulquiorra Cifer and Harribel dragged the three Espada who had fallen to their knees to the side.

”Las Noches is not a battlefield. Come with me.”

As he spoke, Yusuke Uchiha pressed a button beside the throne; a sigil array of spiritual particles materialized in the center of the throne room.

This array, commissioned by Yusuke Uchiha from Mayuri Kurotsuchi, teleported those within its range to the sky-covering barrier above Hueco Mundo.

The sky-covering barrier was a natural barrier that had existed since ancient times, possessing self-repairing capabilities. Even if damaged, it would gradually regenerate through the replenishment of Hueco Mundo’s spiritual energy.

Given Yusuke Uchiha and Aizen’s spiritual pressure levels, a battle within Las Noches risked destroying the entire palace.

To prevent property damage, Yusuke Uchiha chose the sky-covering barrier as their battlefield.

Seeing the activated sigil array, Aizen’s eyes lit up. He smiled. ”So, Las Noches possesses considerable talent. Constructing such a teleportation array isn’t a simple feat.”

With a flash of light from the sigil array, everyone in the throne room was transported to the sky-covering barrier.

The world above the sky-covering barrier was even more desolate and gloomy than Hueco Mundo itself—a boundless expanse of white sand, with only crumbling stone pillars and structures, devoid of any vegetation.

Despite its proximity to the moon, the light here was dimmer than in Hueco Mundo; the entire area above the barrier was exceptionally dark.

Yusuke Uchiha stood with the Espada behind him, while Aizen stood with Gin Ichimaru, who wore an amused expression.

As two of the most powerful Shinigami, Yusuke Uchiha and Aizen unleashed their spiritual pressure, the tangible spiritual energy colliding at the midpoint between them, creating a violent shockwave.

”This seems to be an evenly matched battle. Aizen, I wonder how you’ll handle this unexpected opponent,” Gin Ichimaru thought.

Drawing his Zanpakutō, Aizen didn’t release its power; instead, he used Shunpo to instantly close the distance to Yusuke Uchiha.

With pure speed, Aizen’s Shunpo was on par with Yoruichi Shihōin’s.

Yusuke Uchiha also didn’t release his Zanpakutō; drawing Ryūjin Jakka, he blocked Aizen’s seemingly ordinary strike.

However, only Yusuke Uchiha knew that without his level of spiritual pressure, other Shinigami would have been instantly killed by that single strike.

Looking at the Zanpakutō in Yusuke Uchiha’s hand, Aizen felt a faint sense of familiarity; he seemed to have seen this Zanpakutō somewhere before.

”I’ll need to investigate this Zanpakutō upon my return to the Seireitei,” Aizen thought.

With that thought, Aizen smiled at Yusuke Uchiha. ”Why not unleash your Zanpakutō’s power?”

Yusuke Uchiha smiled back. ”Let’s see if you can force me to release my Shikai.”

As he spoke, Yusuke Uchiha raised his left hand, pointing at Aizen.

”Bakudō #79, Kuyō Shibari.”

Nine streams of dark spiritual pressure instantly appeared around Aizen, attempting to restrain him.

Aizen showed no sign of panic; with a casual swing of his Zanpakutō, he effortlessly dispelled the dark spiritual pressure, as if slicing through paper.

While Aizen dealt with the Kuyō Shibari, Yusuke Uchiha didn’t stop attacking, his Zanpakutō, imbued with immense spiritual pressure, striking at his opponent.

Aizen didn’t retreat; after dispelling Yusuke Uchiha’s Bakudō, he further increased his spiritual pressure and engaged in a clash of swordsmanship.

Both their swordsmanship and movements were incredibly fast; even the Espada and Gin Ichimaru couldn’t follow their actions.

The collision of their Zanpakutō, imbued with immense spiritual pressure, generated powerful shockwaves, forcing the onlookers to retreat.

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