Before her words finished, Muramasa's gaze was already filled with shock.
At this moment, he suddenly recalled again the震撼 of first meeting Candle Dragon.
Though currently, after the girl opened her eyes, the magnitude of her power still had quite a gap compared to back then—
This oppressive feeling from her soul was undoubtedly even stronger.
As if after she opened her eyes, an invisible domain belonging to her began expanding.
Candle Dragon's Heavenly Might!
Within this domain, no one could meet her gaze.
This wasn't something so-called faith and courage could display. This was truly power worthy of being called 'great'!
Realizing this, Haineko and the others immediately broke into cold sweat.
They all lowered their eyes slightly. Not daring to look directly at Candle Dragon ahead.
Even Muramasa, who possessed the power to dominate Zanpakutō, couldn't do this.
Under this immense heavenly might, he lightly gritted his teeth and asked:
"What... what is this?"
"Since you don't plan to betray that Soul Reaper who dominates you, then why did you accept my power to complete materialization?!"
By the end, his tone was no longer as calm as before.
After all, things had developed completely beyond his expectations. They were even starting to develop in the opposite direction.
Hearing this, Candle Dragon's expression didn't change at all.
She still looked down at Muramasa with indifferent eyes. Speaking flatly:
"I already said it once. Do you need me to repeat it a second time?"
"From beginning to end I never accepted your power. I merely utilized it."
Hearing this, a trace of malice flashed in Muramasa's eyes.
Since awakening his complete power, he'd only ever used others. He'd never been used.
For Candle Dragon to emphasize this word so strongly—his heart held only unwillingness.
Then, almost in a low roar, he rapidly said:
"What's the difference?!"
"In the end, you still had to rely on my power to complete materialization. Doesn't that still mean you chose to accept it?!"
"..."
As his words fell, the surrounding Zanpakutō all froze.
Since following Muramasa, they'd never seen him lose emotional control like this.
However, in truth, they didn't know—
Muramasa's loss of control was because he was thinking of his own failure.
And failure meant he could never complete his cherished wish—saving his master, Kōga Kuchiki.
If in the end he couldn't even complete this wish, then everything he'd done before would become utterly meaningless.
So he wasn't losing control. He was just somewhat afraid.
However, after hearing his words, a chill actually appeared in Candle Dragon's golden eyes.
The next moment, she slightly raised her hand. Speaking coldly:
"Third time, Muramasa."
"This is already the third time you've tried to compare your weak and filthy power with mine."
"It seems necessary to directly correct your statement."
As her words fell, suddenly, from her pale palm, a brilliant lightning spear abruptly appeared!
She casually waved it forward. The lightning spear blazingly shot out, exploding as it pierced toward Muramasa!
At this moment, Muramasa's heartbeat almost stopped. His expression completely froze on his face.
Almost instantly, he understood—
Must escape!
Must escape!
If hit by this lightning spear... certain death!!
Whoosh!
He unhesitatingly used flash step. Trying to escape by penetrating through the rock wall above!
Seeing Muramasa's figure disappear, everyone around's expressions shifted slightly. Knowing his purpose.
However, Candle Dragon's expression didn't change.
And the next moment, a sudden change occurred!
That forward-moving lightning spear suddenly directly changed trajectory. Rushing upward!
Splurt!!
The sound of flesh being pierced blazingly rang out!
Immediately after, Muramasa's figure suddenly appeared in the air. His abdomen had been completely pierced through!
The blood leaking from the wound was instantly completely vaporized by that exploding lightning spear!
Muramasa's gaze contracted sharply. Blood leaked from the corner of his mouth.
The next moment, he suddenly realized what had happened—
His high-speed flash step just now had been forcibly interrupted by this golden lightning spear!
Thinking of this, Muramasa suddenly waved his arm. Roaring somewhat hysterically:
"All of you... attack her!!"
He now knew.
The materialized Candle Dragon was completely an enemy!
Though she used Corrupting Nothingness power to separate from her master's body, there was absolutely no possibility of cooperation!!
So he unhesitatingly issued this command to the Zanpakutō below. Using the Hookless Pearl to dominate their actions.
Because he knew only this way could he possibly smoothly leave here.
Only by leaving would he have a chance to continue his plan.
However, several breaths after his words fell, in the cave, not a single figure moved.
All the materialized Zanpakutō froze in place.
"Wha... t?!"
Muramasa somewhat disbelievingly swept his gaze below. Then looked at his own hand.
The Hookless Pearl's power was actually still contracted in his palm. It hadn't activated at all!
The instant he realized this, Muramasa's brain completely went blank.
And at this time, Candle Dragon spoke again.
She looked down at Muramasa ahead. Speaking indifferently:
"Under heavenly might, does your kind of insignificant power have any need to be used?"
As her words fell, Muramasa violently froze again.
However, Candle Dragon didn't stop. Instead, she continued speaking indifferently:
"From arriving here just now, from the first glance at your eyes, I discovered it."
"Your gaze actually held some contempt."
"As if saying things like 'she's become weaker.'"
"Heh."
"This arrogance makes me curious—what exactly gives you such confidence?"
Saying this, her cold gaze suddenly swept across all the Zanpakutō below. Speaking flatly:
"That's right. After leaving Shigure, I did become weaker. Perhaps not even one-tenth."
"But—"
"Who exactly gave you trash the courage to think you could stand as my equals?"
"Listen clearly. I have one and only one companion—"
Saying this, the lightning in her eyes grew even more intense. Swaying like golden fire.
She parted her lips. Speaking almost word by word:
"Segawa Shigure."
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