Chapter 157: THE FASTEST

Chapter 157: THE FASTEST

The fight between Gojo and Aizen began like lightning.

The very moment their spiritual pressure collided, Aizen immediately understood.

Gojo was strong.

It wasn't just a question of him having a hax like Shikai, his basics were on another level entirely.

If he had to give numbers to his own stats, Aizen would have reached 100/100 on basically all stats, and even in those he wasn't at maximum, he was still close.

Aizen could say without any doubt that he had reached the limit of what was possible as a Shinigami. He was nearly perfect.

Even so, Gojo did not appeared to be that inferior to him.

'He still has many shortcomings, but he should have entered the threshold of the limit of Shinigamis.'

It was both shocking and exhilarating to make such a discovery.

How long has it been since Gojo entered the Seireitei?

10 years.

For Shinigami, 10 years was nothing, even hundreds of years could pass in the blink of an eye.

In those short 10 years, Gojo went from a Shinigami who couldn't even use Shikai to one of the most powerful Shinigami in existence.

Calling him a genius was an understatement. He was purely a complete monster.

*Smirk*

Aizen felt a smirk tugging at his lips. He was in no way a battle junky like the Kenpachi or some other Shinigamis.

However, he appreciated the feeling of meeting people of talent and more than anything, from what he just witnessed with how Gojo was handling the situation, he wasn't a passive bastard like Kisuke Urahara.

"Hum You seem weaker than I thought."

Unlike Aizen, when their energy clashed, Gojo frowned and commented. From the expression on his face, it was clear that he wasn't trying to be mocking, but was genuinely surprised at the current situation.

'So he noticed.'

Aizen's smirk grew further but he refused to comment.

Taking out his Zanpakuto, he was about to activate it.

*Whoosh*

Before he could even do so, Gojo was already in front of him.

"I thought you didn't fear my Shikai?"

Aizen avoided the uppercut and answered back with a punch on his own, stirring the wind around him.

Blocking the punch, Gojo answered calmly.

"I don't. But that doesn't mean I am dumb enough to let you use it without interruptions."

After all, Gojo only had speculation, and all the information he had received was from Yoruichi who didn't even witness Aizen use his power.

In theory, with his eyes and the spatial awareness domain he had in his Bankai, he should be immune to Kyoka Suigetsu.

But Kyoka Suigetsu affected all senses. He was sure that even if his vision was spared, his other senses could be controlled.

This might make him lose a precious amount of time.

After being sealed once when he was alive because of his carelessness and the intricate plan of his enemies, Gojo understood that one should never underestimate an enemy.

<<Starry Sky>>

Immediately, all the surroundings began to illuminate as if thousands of stars were lit up.

Of course, those lights were none other than projectiles made out of Reishi that Gojo conjured.

Even as thousands of light arrows flew at Aizen, he showed no fluster.

"Bakud #81: Splitting Void."

Of course, the fighting power of Gojo also surprised him. In that case, Gojo was already known to be quite powerful since his fight with Isshin.

However, what he was witnessing was something else. Shunsui wasn't sure he could win without using his Bankai.

This day would without a doubt be a day never forgotten.

Not even the Central 46 could cover up what was happening since everyone was able to witness what was happening.

At the same time, Shunsui found that it was a pity. From now on, Gojo couldn't become a Captain.

The Central 46 should be hating his guts from the bottom of their hearts. It didn't help that Gojo had broken so many laws that were sentenced with the death sentence in normal time.

'I guess he never really intended to settle down here.'

What was important now was to understand how Aizen had managed to change a Captain into Hollow.

Also

"I wonder if Soi Fon will be alright."

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*Drip* *Drip*

Soi Fon ignored the blood that was dripping from her side as she observed Gin Ichimaru carefully.

Because of the restrained space, while Soi Fon had more chances to come closer to him, Gin could also reduce the necessity of stretching his sword to the full length, thereby increasing the speed.

Of course, while she was wounded, Gin wasn't that well off either. All over his body, different butterfly tattoos could be observed.

Clearly, Soi Fon had managed to mark him many times. As long as she touched any of those marks a second time, then it would be game over.

"Oh my, your Shikai is really cheating."

Despite the situation, Gin showed no sign of fluster and in fact, seemed to be rather happy.

This made Soi Fon scowl.

She hated the fact that she wasn't able to take any advantage of the current situation.

She also hated his carefree smile.

Gin was a more troublesome enemy than she initially thought.

Because of her carelessness, she was wounded many times during the fight. Even so, the bastard seemed to have a sick pleasure in playing around with her and didn't pierce any of her vital points.

"I think I have been underestimating you quite a bit. I will not continue this mistake."

Soi Fon decided that holding back wasn't an option anymore. She knew what would happen if she failed and she refused to accept such a humiliation.

<<Mukyo Shunko>> [2]

A burst of Reiatsu flowed from her body and changed into a veritable tornado.

This was her strongest form one in which she could reach her highest speed.

"Let's end this fight."

"Is that so? I would love to see you win. However, I cannot afford to die right now."

For the first time, Gin's sardonic smile slipped from his face.

The spiritual pressure he emanated roared crazily while his power reached a new level.

<<Bankai: Kamishini no Yari [3]>>

After a flash of light, blood spurted like a fountain.

[1]: Twin Lotus Blue Fire, Crash Down

[2]: Tireless Flash War Cry

[3]: God killing Spear.

(AN: The arc is slowly coming to an end. I hope the different fights were entertaining.)