At this moment, within the Fourth Division barracks.
The Fourth Division, as the medical corps, was naturally the squad with the lowest and weakest overall combat strength among all thirteen divisions.
However, the role the Fourth Division could play in battle was extremely significant—they were Seireitei's most solid support.
So from the very start of battle, Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai dispatched certain forces to garrison the Fourth Division.
Moreover, he issued an order hoping Captain Unohana Retsu would temporarily not participate in combat this time.
However, unexpectedly, while Reiatsu battles ignited throughout Seireitei, the Fourth Division suffered no Sternritter attacks whatsoever, instead becoming the most tranquil place.
Now, though Kotetsu Isane's nerves were taut, she had no choice but to accompany Unohana Retsu, staying within the Fourth Division barracks, awaiting news from other Captains... and the battle's end.
But just then, suddenly within the Fourth Division Captain's courtyard, a strange green light abruptly flashed forth.
The instant she noticed, Kotetsu Isane was greatly startled.
Unohana Retsu's gaze also immediately moved.
However, the next moment, both their expressions simultaneously changed from surprise to delight.
The Reiatsu emanating from this green light... was Segawa Shigure's!
Though just now they'd already learned of Shigure entering battle from that vast Reiatsu in the sky, they never imagined his Reiatsu would specifically appear here.
But the next moment, upon seeing the situation clearly, both their expressions simultaneously froze.
Because emerging from this green light wasn't the Segawa Shigure they expected.
But a bewildered-looking Eighth Division Vice-Captain Ise Nanao, and... the barely-breathing Zaraki Kenpachi!
Seeing this, even Unohana Retsu's expression instantly became grave.
Zaraki Kenpachi had always been a symbol of strength in Seireitei. Despite the appearance of an absolutely brilliant existence like Shigure, Zaraki Kenpachi's prestige still remained.
Unohana Retsu especially knew Zaraki Kenpachi's true strength.
But now, the war had barely started for a few minutes, yet unexpectedly... Zaraki Kenpachi was already injured to this extent!
The enemy's strength... far exceeded imagination!
And now, for him and Ise Nanao to appear here so abruptly was also extremely strange...
She'd sensed absolutely no Reiatsu from either of them beforehand—only Segawa Shigure's Reiatsu.
In other words...
"Nanao, did... did Captain Segawa send you here...?"
Unohana Retsu looked seriously at Nanao, asking gravely.
Hearing this, Nanao subconsciously nodded, but her expression remained somewhat dazed.
One moment she was still listening to Shigure speak, but the instant she finished listening, she discovered Haschwalth opposite thrusting his sword toward her.
That terrifying speed and oppressive force—she absolutely couldn't dodge.
But the next moment, something strange occurred. She suddenly felt a gentle green light brighten before her eyes.
When she opened her eyes the next moment, she'd directly appeared with Zaraki Kenpachi together within the Fourth Division barracks!
Connecting this with the situation here, she seemed to begin understanding something...
This divine power seemed...
To be the spatial-type forbidden Kido recorded in Spiritual Arts Academy texts!
Upon seeing Nanao nod, Unohana Retsu already began moving.
"Isane, begin preparations immediately. We must start emergency treatment for Captain Zaraki at once!"
"Also, Nanao... please... right now, explain to us what happened to you both, and... Captain Segawa's situation!"
Hearing this, Nanao immediately took a deep breath, then nodded.
"...Yes!!"
At this moment, on the inner courtyard street.
Amid drifting smoke, Shigure and Haschwalth stood facing each other.
So-called forbidden Kido referred to—
Special Kido that, after deliberation by Central 46 and Kido Corps elders, was explicitly forbidden for Shinigami to release within Seireitei.
Because releasing these Kido would severely affect Seireitei's stability.
The Kido Shigure just used—named Spatial Transfer—was one such forbidden technique.
Being forbidden, it naturally had no sequence number.
Once released, it would directly connect any two spatial points within Soul Society and directly convert their spirit particle coordinates!
By rapidly analyzing the spirit particle composition of the target, it achieved instantaneous teleportation.
It could be said that once the technique completed, this was... rule-based Kido that absolutely couldn't be interfered with by any power!
Precisely because of this, the required Kido mastery was extremely high.
It could even be said that since Kido's creation, throughout Soul Society, Shinigami capable of wielding it... were rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.
Among the current Gotei 13, almost no one could use it.
Therefore, it was quite normal that the Wandenreich Quincy didn't know this Kido.
As for Shigure, naturally he originally couldn't use it either.
But now was different, because his current Kido level... had advanced to mastery!
Two years ago during the Zanpakuto Rebellion, after completing check-in at Frostburn Boundary, Shigure obtained a "double check-in" mission.
This mission's content was: through training, elevate Hakuda level to mastery.
For this, Shigure spent a long period frequently visiting the Second Division barracks to train in Hakuda with Soi Fon or Yoruichi.
In others' eyes, this was merely ordinary training—naturally nothing suspicious.
Even everyone privately couldn't help but sigh that Captain Segawa was not only a genius but also incredibly diligent.
But in fact, Shigure's purpose was precisely to complete check-in and obtain rewards.
Finally, after three months of arduous training, Shigure's Hakuda level advanced to mastery.
At that very moment, the check-in mission completed.
The system's reward... was precisely Kido mastery!
When Shigure obtained it then, his heart was naturally extremely gratified. All efforts received returns.
After all, among the four Shinigami arts, Kido was what he always considered the most versatile ability, with remarkably broad applicable aspects.
Now, advancing to mastery level meant...
All Kido throughout Soul Society would be completely mastered by him!
So he'd just now directly used this Kido on both Ise Nanao and Zaraki Kenpachi, directly teleporting them away.
No incantation chanting needed, much less preparation time.
Even this extremely difficult forbidden Kido, before him with mastery level, could still achieve instant Eishohaki!
"Spatial transfer Kido..."
Haschwalth lowered his eyes slightly, softly repeating once, then raised his head again. His gaze flickered slightly:
"Very good information. I will... report this to His Majesty."
"So Shinigami, in rule application, aside from Bankai, actually possess such special Kido."
"Then next—"
Haschwalth suddenly raised his right arm high, lifting his longsword. At the sword tip, strange white spirit particle light suddenly appeared.
Immediately after, a light blue Quincy cross symbol instantly appeared.
His gaze was ice-cold, watching Shigure, carrying not the slightest emotion:
"It's also time to reach a conclusion."
Hearing this, Shigure suddenly raised his eyes, looking toward the distant horizon.
The next moment, when he looked toward Haschwalth again, his eyes actually carried inexplicable amusement.
Shigure slowly raised the corners of his mouth, chuckling softly:
"You say it's time—do you mean... Yhwach...?"
"?!"
As his words fell, Haschwalth's originally calm pupils suddenly contracted violently!
At this moment, his breathing involuntarily stopped.
His gaze toward Shigure actually showed a trace of shock.
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