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"You think something like that can beat me?"
Ulquiorra jabbed his spear of lightning and the massive column it struck shattered into powder.
Ox-Ichigo had already closed the distance at blinding speed; a deathly slash came down like a reaper's scythe.
Ulquiorra staggered backward as the terrible blade sliced past him. He pulled back fast and drove his lightning spear at the charging Ox-Ichigo.
Ox-Ichigo thrust out his left hand and smashed it against the spearhead.
Ulquiorra's eyes widened. "Impossible. He actually caught the lightning spear bare-handed!"
Reiatsu bled from Ox-Ichigo in waves—blood-red spiritual pressure—the palm clenched, and to Ulquiorra's shock the spear dissolved into motes of energy and vanished into the air.
Ox-Ichigo bore a terrible expression as he looked at a stunned Ulquiorra.
He didn't hesitate. He slashed, a blade that seemed to cut the sky itself, and it ripped into Ulquiorra.
Scarlet reiatsu tore through Ulquiorra's body. One of the long horns on his head was sheared off and flew away.
Blood sprayed across the battlefield. Ulquiorra collapsed, powerless.
Ishida and Inoue watched in disbelief. "He beat him!!!"
Ulquiorra lay on the ground, hatred on his face. "Damn it. I never expected to be defeated by a mere human in Hollow form!"
"How laughable!"
Before he could finish, Ox-Ichigo planted his foot on Ulquiorra's head. The entire skull was pushed into the earth.
Two bull heads erupted with red flashes.
"So that's it. No mercy," someone muttered.
"A true Hollow move."
"It's fine. If I'm defeated by you, I have no reason to live."
Ulquiorra thought weakly.
The crimson flash swelled and swelled—
Boom!
A terrifying red explosion ripped outward. A red flare shot into the sky. The whole battlefield was bathed in red.
As the red flames rose, the iconic scene—Ox against Ulquiorra—slowly reached its end.
The world seemed to boil.
Soul Society — the human world
In the Soul Society, Kensei stood up, eyes bright. "Kurosaki Ichigo is getting real."
"When we saw him last, he was nothing special. Now he's surpassed countless captains. Worth another cut." He grinned.
Other captains shook their heads at the ferocity of the fight.
Genryūsai stood. "We must pay attention to this future footage. Aizen will be a grave enemy; if even one of his subordinates is this strong—this is only one of the Espada. Everyone, gather intelligence on Aizen. If we get any lead, strike him down like lightning."
"Hollow World"
Ulquiorra could not accept it. "I lost to a human… to nothing but a Hollowfied human!"
He ranked fourth among the Espada; those above him watched with smug derision.
Aizen rose from his throne. "It's only a future recording. Don't let it cloud your judgment. We can eliminate that Ichigo before he grows."
Naruto world
Nagato had shaken off his shock. "Konan, summon the Akatsuki."
Soon every member materialized on pillars in perfect formation.
Nagato opened, "What do you think of the Kuchiki Thirteenth Division and Hueco Mundo shown in that footage?"
Kakuzu answered first. "Boss, as much as I hate admitting it, they're strong. They have power beyond anything we expected."
Kisame grinned. "If those people arrive in the shinobi world, our plans could be ruined."
Silence fell as everyone agreed.
Nagato: "Then prepare. Accelerate the plan to capture the tailed beasts—grow our strength. And be extra careful with Uzumaki Naruto; you saw what he did in that future, he defeated six Pains."
Similar meetings were happening across countless worlds. Leaders and factions were shaken by Ox-Ichigo and Ulquiorra's terrifying clash.
Back in front of the screen everything went black. Chuge sat mesmerized; the fight replayed in his mind.
A cold system voice echoed in his head: Congratulations, you've gained 90,000 Admiration Points. You've earned 90,000 credits and unlocked a mysterious chest. Open it?
Chuge's face lit up. This was the first chest he'd ever gotten—before it had always been points.
"System, open the chest!" he called in his head.
A blade of golden light flared. Lines of golden text slowly flowed into his mind.
He read carefully. New Hollow Skill: Hollow Flash.
Hollow Flash: a ray-style flash formed by intensely concentrated reiatsu.
He felt the terrible skill pouring into his consciousness. When he deliberately triggered it, red energy flickered across his fingertips.
Chuge's heart leaped. "This is Ox-Ichigo's Crimson Hollow Flash. Jackpot!"
The system's voice returned. "Host, begin editing the next video. Warriors across the multiverse are waiting."
Chuge swallowed his excitement and walked to his editing rig. He began cutting footage for the next video.
After two days of intense editing, a slick cover image for number 4 was ready.
A figure with black hair tipped in red. Red fur along his chest and hands. A crimson jacket and yellow tights. Red-rimmed eyes, a handsome face, and a long red tail.
Dragon Ball world
Vegeta trembled. "Is that a Saiyan?"
"That tail—definitely a Saiyan."
"But the pressure… stronger than anyone I've seen."
"His eyes… they look like Kakarot's."
"No. No way it's Kakarot."
"How could anyone reach me first?" Vegeta seethed.
On Namek, Frieza watched the red ape on the screen, shaking. "A Saiyan that strong? How is that possible? Is he… Super… Saiyan… 4?"
The video began to play.
Top Ten Anime Moments
#4 — Super 4 Goku: Battle for Life
Main characters: Super Saiyan 4 Goku; Baby (from the Tuffle race); Super 17; the ultimate evil dragon Omega Shenron; Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta; Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta.
When Baby of the Tuffle race possessed Vegeta, his power became immense. Baby defeated and controlled the Dragon Team and humanity. Goku, following the Old Kai's advice, grew a permanent tail again. His pupil Uub fused with Buu to challenge Baby but was absorbed.
Goku pulled his newly regrown tail and rushed back.
Baby had turned Uub into chocolate and swallowed him. Seeing Goku reappear, Baby sneered, "You're still alive. Even if I kill you, you'll come back again. You're persistent."
Goku growled, "I won't stop."
Baby laughed. "Even if you keep coming back, you'll never beat me."
Goku flicked his tail. "You think so?"
"Try me."
Goku roared and a terrifying golden aura exploded around him. Lightning danced and his hair grew longer and longer.
In a single, furious surge he pushed himself to Super Saiyan 3. Golden hair fell to his waist, eyes darkened, tail turned gold. Golden energy enveloped him, silver lightning crackled through it.
"Just you wait!" he shouted.
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