Shunkō.
A high-level combat technique created by fusing Hakuda with condensed Kidō.
Also proof of mastery in Hakuda.
Years ago when Yoruichi was young, she independently developed the initial version of proto-Shunkō within Frostburn Valley.
Later, after Yoruichi left Soul Society, Soi Fon also unconsciously developed the exact same combat technique.
In that battle beneath the Sōkyoku during the execution, Soi Fon was the first to use Shunkō against Yoruichi.
However, at that time, she didn't know the name of this technique.
So both of them knew deeply that to learn Shunkō, one must master extremely proficient Hakuda. Otherwise, just compressing Kidō alone was useless.
But now, Shigure had very easily used it in an instant!
Though the condensation and coordination seemed to lack some refinement, it was undoubtedly Shunkō.
This feeling was as if he'd already mastered it long ago.
Both women looked at Shigure with surprised gazes.
This alone was completely sufficient to prove that Shigure's Hakuda level wasn't weak at all.
Like his other skills in the past, this was similarly just another hidden power Shigure had never used!
Only now did they realize once again, they'd underestimated Shigure.
Thinking this, Yoruichi's eyes flashed with amusement as she smiled:
"Tsk, no wonder you just reminded us to go all out."
"If we don't use full power, we probably couldn't even threaten you. Let alone provide training."
Hearing this, Shigure smiled without speaking.
In fact, he'd only decided to try using Shunkō after obtaining Excellent-level Hakuda.
The first time he came to the Training Valley, when he used his Resonance Eyes to watch Soi Fon and Yoruichi's battle, he'd already quietly memorized the spiritual pressure flow and Kidō compression techniques.
At this moment, with Excellent Hakuda as his foundation, he could naturally imitate and use it.
Though the coordination still felt somewhat off, it was enough to prove his strength.
Time passed minute by minute. Soon evening arrived.
The intense three-way battle hadn't stopped.
Normally, Hakuda combat consumed tremendous stamina. Far exceeding the other three techniques.
However, due to the special properties of the Frostburn Valley barrier, their stamina consumption was reduced to the absolute minimum.
It could even be said that as long as they weren't in full Shunkō state, they basically consumed no stamina.
This was also one of the reasons why Yoruichi's father was determined to create it back then.
Shigure only learned this from Yoruichi halfway through their battle.
That's why the three could fight for so long.
Since this was the post-war period and there were almost no matters requiring captain attention in each division, Shigure hadn't returned to the 5th Division.
Since learning swordsmanship from Retsu Unohana back then, he hadn't engaged in this kind of training for a long time.
This feeling not only didn't exhaust him, but actually made him feel more relaxed.
And though Yoruichi and Soi Fon didn't speak, their expressions clearly showed they were also immersed in this battle.
However, they didn't know that being so immersed in this Hakuda battle actually made them unconsciously ignore what was happening outside the barrier.
At this moment, outside the barrier, on the back steps of the 2nd Division barracks.
Aning still sat alone on the steps. Supporting her face with both hands in a daze.
But just then, black spiritual particles slowly appeared around her. Floating forward.
Immediately after, a black-purple butterfly suddenly materialized. Gracefully flying forward. Slowly approaching the barrier's edge.
The instant it appeared, Aning's eyes immediately brightened. She quickly stood up.
However, when the butterfly flew to the barrier's edge, it couldn't enter and circled around the perimeter.
Aning watched with great curiosity. Completely absorbed.
However, what she didn't know was that this was precisely the communication tool used within Seireitei—a Hell Butterfly.
In fact, not just here.
At this moment, a Hell Butterfly had appeared at every division barracks.
Their transmission targets were each division's captains and lieutenants. And the message they carried was extremely brief—
"Sōkyoku Hill, emergency assembly!"
When they heard this message, all the captains and lieutenants froze completely.
Now was only the second day after the Karakura Town battle ended. Yet there was already an emergency assembly order?
Moreover, Sōkyoku Hill was located right behind the 1st Division barracks. At the very center of Seireitei.
At this time, assembling at such a place...
Extremely strange!
Carrying numerous questions and confusion, the captains and lieutenants of each division simultaneously rushed toward Sōkyoku Hill at this moment.
Moments later, atop Sōkyoku Hill, the clear moon hung high.
Tōshirō Hitsugaya arrived with Rangiku Matsumoto. However, the instant he arrived, his expression immediately tensed.
Nearly twenty captains and lieutenants were already standing here.
It seemed this assembly order had been issued to all divisions.
Tōshirō Hitsugaya walked toward the nearest Jūshirō Ukitake and Isane Kotetsu, greeting them:
"Ukitake."
Hearing this, Jūshirō Ukitake looked over with a grave expression. "Captain Hitsugaya."
At this moment, even he, usually so gentle, had an extremely serious expression.
Clearly, he'd also sensed something was wrong.
At this time, Rangiku Matsumoto beside him suddenly noticed that Rukia Kuchiki in the distance had actually come alone.
And at this moment, her gaze was looking around everywhere. Clearly searching for someone.
The instant they saw this scene, Shunsui Kyōraku, Byakuya Kuchiki, and several others nearby immediately showed slight changes in expression.
Rukia was currently the 5th Division's lieutenant. Logically, even for an assembly, she should have come together with her captain, Segawa Shigure.
Coming alone was clearly somewhat abnormal.
Rangiku Matsumoto's eyes moved slightly. She immediately walked over and asked in surprise:
"Rukia, where's Captain Segawa? Didn't he come with you?"
Hearing this, Rukia looked over. Then shook her head:
"I haven't seen the captain since this morning. I thought after receiving the Hell Butterfly transmission, he would also come."
"But after arriving, I realized he doesn't seem to be here."
Though Rukia's tone was calm, her expression clearly showed some worry.
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