The Ink Moon Halo can cut space by rotating counterclockwise, storing the enemy's moves. Then, by rotating clockwise, it can create and record new space.
In the Bleach world, it can already copy the attacks of Rengoku when it is in its Shikai state, showcasing its power!
Furthermore, it can reverse the enemy's magical attacks, absorbing the stored ether to replenish its own magical power or directly release it to counterattack.
Even in its Shikai state, it can release the ability called "Dominant Solid Void," absorbing all the spiritual particles in the Soul Society and unleashing a destructive attack!
It's no wonder it's a bug-level weapon from the Bleach anime original episode.
If it weren't for plot kill, this sword would be almost invincible.
In the original work, its only possible flaw is that it cannot absorb the spiritual pressure of Hollows.
But after adaptation by the system, the sword's absorbed energy has become ether.
The Ink Moon Halo's last flaw has been remedied!
With this sword in hand, any enemy attack will be absorbed by Rod!
As the battle drags on, Rod's internal ether will increase, while the enemy's will decrease.
Rod can effectively use the enemy's magic and attacks against the enemy.
Shamelessly, he can even wear the enemy down to death!
Rod can confidently and proudly say the famous line, "I have all the time and resources to wear you down!"
He's destined to be the King of Endurance!
However....
His purpose isn't to wear down the enemy, but to comprehensively test his abilities.
Clearly, even if Guval puts his life on the line, he's not powerful enough to reach the limit of the Ink Moon Halo.
So, let's move on to the next test.
Rod casually tossed the Ink Moon Halo high into the air.
The double-edged sword, illuminated by the moonlight, drew a beautiful arc before plunging straight into the ground.
"I suddenly think what you said makes sense. I've decided to have a fair fight with you using fists!"
Guval was stunned, a cunning glint flashing in his black eyes.
Fool!
He's just a little brat! So easily tricked!
"Die!!!"
Guval shattered the ground beneath his feet, sending up a flurry of stones as he charged towards Rod, his fist raised to deliver a blow capable of shattering mountains.
"Hahahahahaha, human, pay the price for your arrogance!"
He laughed gleefully, his eyes radiating excitement, as if he could already see Rod's head exploding.
"In terms of physical bodies, we demons are far superior to you!!!"
However, his confident fist stopped just 0.01 centimeters from Rod's face, an invisible force preventing it from moving any closer.
The wind pressure from the punch swept past Rod, snapping the large tree behind him clean in two!
Guval roared, his face turning purple with rage.
"AAAAAAAHHHHHH!"
The boy's frail figure was right before his eyes, yet his attacks seemed to eternally fail to reach him.
Facing Guval's bewildered and furious gaze, Rod scratched his ear and jokingly spread his hands.
"I said, man, do you really believe that?"
"Are all of you demons this naive?"
Rod sighed in boredom.
"It's about time this ended. I thought you might have some new tricks, but it's just the same old moves over and over again."
"It's good that you have that rich battle experience, but even that one advantage has been completely seen through by me."
"Seriously, such a rare opportunity for real combat, and you, the unmotivated guy, can't even force out one-tenth of my power."
The moment the young master revealed his wicked smile, Guval felt every cell in his body tremble and boil with fear.
Rip——
Guval lowered his head in a daze.
A slender white arm, so delicate that it seemed like it could break with a single touch, pierced through his chest and emerged from his back,
"How... how could this be..."
Rod curled his lips into a pleasant smile.
"Looks like even in terms of physical bodies, I'm stronger."
After all, this is the power that will ultimately grow into the Thunder Dragon King!
How could a mere demon compare?
Guval's consciousness gradually blurred, but his mood suddenly calmed.
"Ah, I guess that's how it is. You, you're more of a monster than I am."
He looked at the young boy before him and suddenly laughed with a sense of release.
"You're the most talented and terrifying human I've ever seen. Even our King at your age couldn't compare to you."
"Compared to those self-righteous fools, dying at the hands of someone like you, I'm very satisfied with this outcome."
After speaking, Guval quietly closed his eyes, waiting for death.
Rod heard Guval's releasing words and clicked his tongue. His eyes rolled, and he suddenly said with a mischievous grin, "You outdated old geezer, before you die, I'll be merciful and tell you the truth."
"The murder magic you're so proud of, has long been cracked and modified by humans into demon-slaying magic over the past decades."
"While I'm certainly an anomaly among humans, if it were any other ordinary magician, they could have taken you down too."
"Demons are brainless and will always be demons."
Guval suddenly opened his eyes wide, wanting to say something.
"You......."
But the next moment.
The slender white hand crushed the heart in its palm, fiercely.
【Congratulations host on killing A-Rank Demon - Guval】
【Tag: Demon】
【Reward: A-Rank Summon Card】
Rod aimed his left hand at the Zanpakuto on the ground and used his Sky to draw it towards him.
Guval may have died, but Rod still had one final test to do.
"Although unlike the Soul Society where everything is made up of spiritual particles, all creatures and objects in this world have ether."
"Solidified ether is usually difficult to use, except for magic crystals."
"But......."
The Skinning Gloves activated!
Fingernails, bones, skin, muscles, lungs, stomach, heart, spinal cord, blood vessels, brain....
Until it could no longer be "skinned," Guval's massive body was broken down into pure ether and other impurities that could no longer be separated.
Rod expressionlessly swung his Zanpakuto, absorbing all the ether that was about to dissipate.
"Hmm, due to the recent unsealing and the battle... the remaining ether is only about a week's worth of magic that I can absorb now. Not bad."
The combination of Sky power + Skinning Gloves + Ink Moon Halo was a spur-of-the-moment idea for Rod, but now that he's using it, it's surprisingly good.
The ether stored in the Zanpakuto can be perfectly used for replicating the True Name.
Rod rested his chin on his hand and muttered to himself.
"This move is a bit heavy-handed though, makes me feel like a villain... How about I call it 'Instant Refinement'?"
Rod spun the Ink Moon Halo in his hand, deactivating the Shikai. He glanced at the remnants of Guval on the ground and suddenly let out a mocking chuckle.
"I wasn't lying. You really did lose to humans."
"Because the murder magic you demons developed is now brilliant in the hands of humans."
"The number of humans killed with this technique is thousands upon thousands of times more than you ever could."
"You, you've lived a pretty exciting life."
"I'm so sleepy... I'll just go back to sleep with Rita!"
Rod looked up at the moon and yawned, disappearing from his spot in a flash of lightning.
Guval's remains were blown away by the wind on the spot. It seemed as though his unrestrained laughter echoed through the quiet forest.