Oguro's blunt declaration instantly enraged every CP9 member present.
"How dare a mere pirate speak so arrogantly on Enies Lobby! Today will be your end!"
A man in a black suit, chest exposed, hair tied up like candied hawthorn, stepped forward with righteous fury.
Oguro scanned him. This was Gabura, CP9's elite ranked just below Lucci and Kaku.
A Zoan-type user—Dog-Dog Fruit, Wolf Form.
Hot-tempered, he'd even dared go toe-to-toe with Lucci.
Oguro ignored Gabura's shouting and coldly said, "Time's up. Will you live, or die?"
"I choose to kill you!"
Gabura stomped his feet, launching forward like a bullet.
Rokushiki – Soru!
Simultaneously, his body surged upward dozens of centimeters. His thick fur erupted from his body—Beast Form!
Shigan!
Gabura concentrated all his strength into his index finger, giving it bullet-like destructive power.
Combined with Soru's super speed and the Beast Form's doubled power, this move could pierce thick steel!
Yet, while Gabura was fast, Oguro was faster.
The moment Gabura fired his Shigan, Oguro vanished like a burst bubble, right from his sight.
The next second, a whip-like kick sliced through the air, striking Gabura's head.
Tekkai!
At the last moment, Gabura used Tekkai to block, his muscles tightening, turning his body as hard as steel.
Boom!
The impact shattered the floor, dust rose in clouds, and the entire hall shook violently.
When the smoke cleared, Gabura staggered backward, his left arm hanging at an unnatural angle.
Even reinforced with Tekkai, his arm was broken!
A single kick shattered his defense and nearly knocked him unconscious. Even Lucci couldn't have done that.
Oguro let out a mocking smile.
Tekkai? More like a fast track to death!
In the original story, Tekkai was hyped as the ultimate Rokushiki defense.
The reality? Against any sufficiently powerful opponent, it was useless. Anyone attempting it would just get flattened.
Even the protagonist didn't operate with this level of efficiency.
"Move!"
Seeing even Gabura, the strongest, falter, the remaining CP9 immediately launched their attacks.
A white-haired Weiqi leapt into the air using Geppo, forming a circle with his thumb and index finger, shooting an iron rod.
Shigan Q!
An extended technique of Shigan, it maintained the attack's destructive power while greatly increasing its range.
Its target: Rukia Kuchiki, standing to their right.
She glanced at the incoming rod, moved lightly under her feet, and floated in midair before Weiqi.
Drawing her Zanpakuto, Sode no Shirayuki, a silver light slashed toward Weiqi's head.
"Flying, huh? What a troublesome ability."
Weiqi had no time to retract the rod to block. Death seemed imminent.
But in the next moment, his hair sprang to life, splitting into strands and converging to intercept the blade.
"Life Return?" Rukia whispered. "Such a fascinating ability."
With control over any part of his body, predicting his moves was nearly impossible.
Weiqi didn't try to clash directly. His hair, like chains, entangled Sode no Shirayuki, gradually wearing down its force.
Rukia felt herself sinking into a trap. Flicking her wrist, she yanked her blade back, severing a large bundle of hair.
Life Return: Lion Shigan!
Weiqi relentlessly condensed his hair into multiple fists, launching a barrage at Rukia.
She shifted her body in an instant—Shunpō!
The next second, she appeared behind Weiqi. Without hesitation, Sode no Shirayuki slashed at his back midair.
"What?!"
Weiqi was shocked. He knew she could fly, but never imagined such high-speed maneuvers in midair!
In the air, there's no leverage—he had no way to respond!
He couldn't know his opponent wasn't on the same combat tier. His battle logic was useless against these Shinigami!
Using Geppo only allowed short bursts of suspension in the air, not agile dodges.
Thwack!
Sode no Shirayuki cut deep into Weiqi's back, blood spraying through the air.
He fell straight to the ground, unconscious.
"Troublesome! These opponents are all strong!"
Owl, whose body resembled a giant sphere, saw this and dared not hold back. He unleashed his specialty.
Tekkai: Jewel!
Owl leapt, spinning rapidly midair, and charged using Soru.
By concentrating his strength through Tekkai and coupling with high speed, this attack was devastating with immense penetration.
Yet, the forceful assault didn't even make Soifon flinch.
Rangiku Matsumoto raised her hands, forming a whirlwind in her palm.
Bakudo #58, Tenran!
The small whirlwind turned into a razor-sharp tornado, slowing Nukui's charge.
Rangiku didn't give him a chance. She immediately cast another incantation:
Bakudo #75, Gochu Tekkan!
Five massive iron pillars appeared, aiming at Nukui's head and limbs, crashing down heavily.
Bang, bang…
Nukui's huge body was pinned to the ground, unable to move.
In seconds, one and a half CP9 members were semi-incapacitated, two completely neutralized.
The only one left standing, Bruno, eyes darted to the last figure: Nami.
He noticed she was the weakest among them. If captured, it might reverse the tide.
Usually, being at the rear would make her hard to catch. But Bruno, a Door-Door Fruit user, could instantly transport her. Distance was irrelevant.
Now, the perfect opportunity had presented itself.
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