Chapter 145: Satoru Arrives!
BOOM!!!
Under the stunned gazes of Muramasa and Kōga, Aizen's fist struck Kyōka Suigetsu in the stomach.
Accompanied by an exploding circular shockwave, Kyōka Suigetsu was sent flying backward like a cannonball, crashing straight into the ground and kicking up a large cloud of silver dust!
Feeling the intense pain spreading through her body, Kyōka Suigetsu felt as if she were dreaming.
How could this be...
Why couldn't her ability affect Sōsuke?
This is Complete Hypnosis!
And what was that punch just now?
Hadn't this guy always fought with a sword? Why was he so proficient with his fists!
As she climbed out of the crater, Kyōka Suigetsu suddenly remembered why Aizen could use his fists.
Satoru...
That guy had once taught Aizen how to use "Ikotsu" and "Sōkotsu."
Moreover, when that guy sparred with Sōsuke, he often took off his clothes, threw his sword aside, and started brawling.
How infuriating!
She suddenly suspected that Sōsuke's growing indifference toward his Zanpakutō was all influenced by that Satoru guy!
Gritting her teeth against the searing pain in her abdomen, Kyōka Suigetsu rose from the crater.
She lifted her head, gazing at Aizen standing mid-air.
Then, she channeled her Reiatsu, propelling herself skyward as she charged toward Aizen.
Simultaneously, she activated Complete Hypnosis again, making it impossible for Aizen to pinpoint her location.
Muramasa stood in the sky not far away, frowning as he watched the scene unfold.
He had hypnotized countless Zanpakutō, but he had never witnessed such a bizarre situation.
A Shinigami who had lost his Zanpakutō stood there calmly, like a final boss.
Meanwhile, the turned Zanpakutō was at a disadvantage, seemingly growing impatient...
In every sense, it was just too damn bizarre.
Under the cover of Complete Hypnosis, Kyōka Suigetsu appeared behind Aizen, raising her Zanpakutō for a strike.
But just as she was about to swing down, Aizen suddenly spoke:
"Hadō #63."
"Raikōhō."
Kyōka Suigetsu's eyes widened.
A torrent of golden lightning, already gathered by Aizen, surged forth and engulfed her.
Trailing black smoke and the smell of scorching, Kyōka Suigetsu's form plummeted from the sky once more.
BOOM!!!
Crashing into the sand dune.
Lying in the sand dune, Kyōka Suigetsu tried to get up but couldn't help spitting out blood.
Looking at Aizen standing in the sky, she finally couldn't contain her anger and shouted:
"Why! Why can you ignore the ability of complete hypnosis?!"
Hearing this, Aizen calmly looked at her.
"Kyōka Suigetsu, there's one thing you've been mistaken about from the beginning."
"It's not that I 'don't value my Zanpakutō.'"
"Rather, it's that I 'don't rely on my Zanpakutō.'"
"Your ability is indeed very powerful. If used properly, it's a power that can create miracles."
"But your weakness is also very obvious."
"Once an enemy's Reiatsu far exceeds yours, your ability will completely lose its effect."
As he spoke, he took out a blue pill and showed it to Kyōka Suigetsu.
"Since you're my Zanpakutō, you should know what this is."
Looking at the pill in Aizen's hand, Kyōka Suigetsu was momentarily stunned.
Then, a look of realization appeared on her face.
Temporary Reiatsu Enhancement Pill!
Because he hadn't reached adulthood yet, Aizen's Reiatsu couldn't be considered "particularly strong."
To prevent being unable to use Kyōka Suigetsu's ability when facing powerful enemies, Aizen had long developed this medicine.
After taking it, his Reiatsu would greatly increase for a short period.
Although there would be a debuff that lowered Reiatsu after the effect ended, it was exactly the right medicine to deal with her...
As a Zanpakutō, she couldn't gain even the slightest advantage against her master who had lost his power.
Wasn't this saying that Sōsuke wouldn't care even if he lost her?
Thinking this, Kyōka Suigetsu couldn't help but feel her heart sink to the bottom.
While she remained silent, Aizen came before her.
Under Kyōka Suigetsu's gaze, he drew his Zanpakutō that had already lost its power.
"Although I'd like to continue seeing what abilities you have, time is running out."
"Before the situation gets out of control, please return first."
As he spoke, Aizen raised his Zanpakutō.
His somewhat tall and thin figure, illuminated by the dim moonlight of the Menos Forest, resembled an executioner.
Kyōka Suigetsu said somewhat unwillingly:
"Aren't you afraid that you'll permanently lose your Zanpakutō power after killing me?"
Aizen gently shook his head:
"That guy told me that if a Zanpakutō is turned by Muramasa, as long as I personally kill the sword spirit, I can restore my ability."
That guy?
Kyōka Suigetsu's eyes showed confusion.
Then, her eyes suddenly widened.
Satoru... it's him again!!
Why would that guy know about Muramasa's ability effects?!
What's even more hateful is why this guy Sōsuke trusts him so much!
This concerns whether his Zanpakutō ability can continue to exist!
You, who has always been cautious since childhood and never takes risks―facing such an important decision, how can you trust Satoru's baseless words so much?!
What a joke!
She suddenly laughed.
"Aren't you afraid that Satoru might be deceiving you?"
"Sōsuke, blindly trusting others will come with a price."
Hearing this, Aizen thought for two seconds.
Then he shook his head: "Don't worry, he can't deceive me."
Kyōka Suigetsu: "..."
Although this was a serious life-and-death moment, she felt at a loss for how to respond.
In mid-air, Muramasa and Kōga exchanged glances and nodded slightly.
They couldn't let the Shadow Killer regain his hypnotic ability―it was time to act!
Just as the two were about to move.
A voice suddenly rang out—
"Sōsuke... comrade! Hold on and don't die! Satoru is here!!"
Aizen's eye twitched slightly as he instinctively looked toward the direction of the voice.
He saw Satoru flying through the air, his entire body erupting with a blue Reiatsu glow, charging forward at a terrifying speed.
That guy was continuously using "Ikotsu" with his feet, creating shockwaves in the air with each step.
Every kick further increased his speed.
If not for the protection of his Reiatsu, he probably would have burned himself up in the air.
This reckless fool...
Aizen felt the urge to facepalm and sigh.
Meanwhile, Kyōka Suigetsu seemed to have a sudden realization.
Her eyes lit up, and as if experiencing a final surge of energy, she shot up into the air like a spring, charging toward Satoru's direction.
Aizen's expression changed.
The moment Kyōka Suigetsu made her move, he swung his Zanpakutō without hesitation.
With a spray of blood, Kyōka Suigetsu let out a muffled grunt.
But despite the long wound on her back, she finally broke free from Aizen.
Facing Satoru who was charging toward her, she raised her Zanpakutō.
Kyōka Suigetsu.
Complete Hypnosis!!