In the vast Great Hollow Forest, Uehara Shirayuki looked at the densely packed, gigantic Gillians surrounding him, seeing them as nothing more than a heap of “experience points.”
Over a hundred Hollows have to merge and devour each other to form a Gillian, but most of them lack self-awareness.
These Gillians simply wander aimlessly within the Great Hollow Forest.
Therefore, in Uehara Shirayuki’s eyes, these bulky Hollows were nothing more than sitting ducks.
However, as Hollows, Gillians have toughened skin and rapid regeneration. Unless their heads or internal organs are destroyed, they cannot be killed.
Previously, Uehara Shirayuki had used his S-rank ability, “Ice Age”, to directly freeze all Gillians, consuming a massive amount of spiritual pressure.
However, this time, Uehara Shirayuki didn’t plan on using “Ice Age”, which was too resource-intensive.
He glanced at the panel on his system that displayed the ability specifically for Hollows.
【Sun Breathing】
Rank: B-rank ability
Mastery: Proficient
Ability: Contains the properties of the sun, also known as Initial Breathing, and derives into five basic Breathing techniques: Water, Fire, Rock, Wind, and Thunder.
There are twelve sword forms: Round Dance, Emerald Green Sky, Blazing Red Mirror, Illusory Sun Rainbow, Train, Scorching Bone Sun, Sun Light Strike, Flying Wheel Sun Flame, Sunset Turn, Brilliant Grace, Sun Halo Dragon: Head Dance, and Flame Dance.
Using the twelve sword forms in succession in an instant creates the thirteenth form, 【Reincarnation】, a continuous cycle of reincarnation.
Introduction:
1. The swordsmanship legacy created by the strongest in the world of “Demon Slayer,” Kokushibo, a single reincarnation that gave Muzan a “Sun Breathing PTSD.”
2. Obtained after completing 【Special Task 6: Famous in Squad 1】.
3. I intended to live among you as an ordinary person, but all I brought was harm. I’m letting you know, I’m a swordsmanship prodigy!
In a world with near-zero magic, Kokushibo could strike over a thousand times per second with a single 【Reincarnation】, nearly creating the grand finale.
The power of 【Reincarnation】 is self-explanatory.
It’s safe to say that the world of “Demon Slayer” held back Kokushibo and Sun Breathing.
In the hands of Uehara Shirayuki, with his powerful spiritual pressure, 【Sun Breathing】 and 【Reincarnation】 would become even stronger.
He casually swung his Zanpakuto, Danku, and invisible flames burned through space. The power of the sun within it faintly suppressed all evil.
As soon as the Gillians approached, Uehara Shirayuki used Shunpo to flash, unleashing the twelve forms of Sun Breathing.
He did not cling to the forms but instead demonstrated the essence of Sun Breathing one by one.
With his full power, Uehara Shirayuki’s every strike was ablaze with flames.
He effortlessly used the twelve forms, as if performing a dance of the Fire God.
Each of Uehara Shirayuki’s moves hit a Gillian, then he would flash away with Shunpo to continue attacking the next one.
Any wound inflicted by the Sun Breathing sword forms shimmered with flames.
Spiritual pressure, like flames, permeated the Hollows’ bodies through those wounds, completely igniting them.
As a result, wherever Uehara Shirayuki passed, he left behind a trail of burning, disintegrating giant pillars of fire.
This was Sun Breathing, a superior technique that specifically countered the rapid regeneration of Hollows!
When he finally arrived in front of a group of Gillians, Uehara Shirayuki took a deep breath: “Reincarnation!”
In an instant, the twelve forms were executed seamlessly, then linked together, repeating in a cycle, forming an eternal, fiery symphony.
In a flash, the 【Reincarnation】 form pierced, cut, and ignited all the Gillians in front of him.
Looking at the Great Hollow Forest, now engulfed in flames, Uehara Shirayuki was highly satisfied with the power of Sun Breathing.
Although it was only a B-rank ability, it had a special attack against Hollows and also improved his swordsmanship proficiency.
No matter how much he practiced, it was still a hidden card.
In the world of Soul Reapers, it was difficult to “master one skill and excel in all.”
After all, when facing “mini-Aizen,” Askin, even Ichigo, the Buddha, became a doormat.
Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni’s Ryujin Jakka, once released, could even destroy the three realms.
And then, the old man was continuously targeted. Either he couldn’t release his Zanpakuto, or he “failed to release it.” Ultimately, he died a bitter death.
Yhwach’s 【The Almighty】 even made Hyorinmaru, the veteran who had lived for countless millennia, tremble with fear.
Then, a thousand years ago, he was tricked by a monk who used the Soul King’s right hand, directly sealing his 【The Almighty】.
After the Thousand-Year Blood War, Yhwach regained his power and even absorbed the Soul King’s divine power, attempting to dominate the world, but was stopped by a single silver arrow, which sealed his abilities, turning him into the “new Soul King.”
So, in the world of Soul Reapers, no matter how strong your ability, you are afraid of being targeted.
Therefore, Uehara Shirayuki decided to build up a powerful arsenal through the task system.
As long as he had enough hidden cards, enough to make Hyorinmaru write himself to death before he could seal them, he wouldn’t be afraid of being targeted.
With this in mind, Uehara Shirayuki looked at the burning Great Hollow Forest before him, his fighting spirit increased.
Suddenly, the Gillians in the Great Hollow Forest, which made ordinary Soul Reapers turn pale, became little monsters for Uehara Shirayuki to “level up and grow stronger” with.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and Uehara Shirayuki’s mastery of Shinken Haki, Sun Breathing, and Omnipotent Barrier had all significantly improved.
His strength was increasing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
During this time, Uehara Shirayuki only used the most basic Shinken Haki and Sun Breathing.
But because Sun Breathing’s suppression of Hollows was too obvious, his efficiency in killing them was extremely high.
Soon, the Research and Development Institute received a report.
…
At this moment, Yoruichi, Zaraki Kenpachi, and Kyoraku Shunsui were discussing the next battle plan at the Expeditionary Force headquarters.
Ise Nanao stood beside them, her aura significantly stronger than before.
With the previous combat experiences and Uehara Shirayuki’s guidance, Ise Nanao had finally started to exhibit the demeanor of a strong fighter.
“Hey, aren’t there any stronger prey?
I’m already tired of these ordinary ones. They’re not even good enough to sharpen my blade.
By the way, where’s that Uehara Shirayuki?
When is that guy going to come and fight with me?”
Kenpachi complained with a hint of dissatisfaction.
At first, he was quite happy, as there were so many opponents here.
But after slaughtering for a while, Kenpachi became a little bored.
Even a mid-level Hollow, an Adjuchas, wasn’t enough for him to cut down with one blow. It was too boring, especially after witnessing Uehara Shirayuki’s strength, Kenpachi became even more impatient to fight these weaklings.
Yoruichi also expressed her dissatisfaction: “Although that guy did make a big contribution before, as the deputy leader, he can’t act independently.
By doing this, he’s only lowering the efficiency and delaying the expeditionary force’s progress.”
Hearing Yoruichi’s words, Ise Nanao wanted to argue back, but because of the other’s position, she could only hold back for now.
However, she still looked at the Second Division captain with a resentful gaze.
Ise Nanao was also someone who was serious about rules and regulations, but if it was Teacher Uehara, he must have had his reasons for doing so.
“This is a report from the Research and Development Institute, you can take a look.” Kyoraku Shunsui, with a smile under his straw hat, handed a document to Yoruichi.
Looking at Kyoraku Shunsui’s obviously “unfriendly” smile, Yoruichi’s brows furrowed.
She took the document, opened it, and her cold face showed a look of surprise: “He actually eliminated thousands of Hollows alone?
Is this report true?
Impossible!”
It’s no wonder Yoruichi was so surprised.
Although they knew Uehara Shirayuki was very strong through their previous battles, and possibly even possessed captain-level strength.
But to eliminate so many Hollows in just a few days, even the lowest level ones, was a bit absurd.
Remember, in Hueco Mundo, Hollows’ strength increases significantly, and combined with their powerful physical abilities, killing them in large numbers is extremely difficult.
Plus, Soul Reapers need time to recover their spiritual pressure and stamina.
So, to be able to achieve such amazing results while fighting continuously alone was simply incredible.
Yoruichi knew she couldn’t do it.
Kenpachi’s left eye lit up: “I knew he was strong. As expected, I should have cut him first that day.”
Kyoraku Shunsui shrugged: “I also find it unbelievable, but it’s the truth.
Little Brother Shirayuki did indeed exceed the expeditionary force’s predetermined goals by himself.
Although Nanao and I miss him dearly, we hope he’ll come back soon, but his efficiency is indeed higher than all of us combined.”
Hearing this, Ise Nanao blushed slightly, glared fiercely at Kyoraku Shunsui, then straightened her back and looked proud.
“……” Yoruichi was speechless.
The other guy exceeded the task by himself, and her previous criticisms only made them seem even more incompetent.