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As soon as the system notification ended, Shigure immediately opened his eyes, his gaze brilliant and dazzling!
Blue spiritual energy surged from his body like a tidal wave, instantly rushing outward in all directions.
This overwhelming spiritual power violently threw back the people surrounding him.
They flew backward like kites with cut strings, directly knocked away.
But before they could steady themselves, they immediately felt a heavy pressure bearing down on them.
"Puff!" "Puff!"
This powerful oppressive force made it impossible for them to stand. Their knees buckled, forcing them to kneel on the ground, their bodies compelled to bow down.
They couldn't move at all!
Their eyes, which had been filled with killing intent just moments ago, now contained nothing but fear.
What was this terrifying pressure?
Was it spiritual pressure?
How could such horrifying spiritual pressure exist?!
The fact that they had survived in District 80 for so long meant their spiritual power levels weren't too shabby.
But now, the spiritual pressure Shigure was displaying made them feel as if their very souls were being crushed!
They knelt around Shigure, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
Shigure clenched his fists, feeling the burning sensation filling his entire body, his heart incredibly excited.
So this was the so-called ultimate spiritual power and devastating spiritual pressure!
In the world of Soul Reapers, all things, including souls, were composed of "spiritual particles."
The amount of spiritual particles contained within one's body represented their total spiritual power.
The density of spiritual particles equated to the level of spiritual pressure.
The higher one's spiritual pressure, the more spiritual power they could utilize, and the stronger their spiritual power would be!
The former Segawa Shigure had failed the entrance exam for Shinō Academy due to insufficient spiritual power and low spiritual pressure.
But after receiving these two rewards, Shigure felt his body overflowing with abundant spiritual power.
This powerful spiritual pressure was so strong that he found it difficult to control at first.
Just now, when he opened his eyes, he hadn't intentionally released his spiritual pressure—it had merely leaked out unconsciously—yet it had already made these Rukongai dwellers from District 80 bow and tremble!
So what if... he released it at full power?
A gleam appeared in Shigure's eyes, and he immediately concentrated, releasing his spiritual pressure with all his might.
"BOOM!!"
The overwhelming spiritual pressure burst forth like a broken dam, violently surging outward and shooting toward the sky.
Among the ronin who were closer to him, two of them had their souls directly crushed by this spiritual pressure!
They didn't even have time to scream before losing consciousness and dying, their bodies immediately dispersing into spiritual particles.
Shigure's lips curled into a deep smile, his blood boiling with excitement.
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Meanwhile, in the 5th Division barracks of Seireitei.
A man wearing a white haori and black-framed glasses seemed to notice something unusual.
He stood up and looked toward the northern Rukongai, a hint of surprise flashing through his normally calm eyes.
But it was only for an instant before he regained his composure.
Then, he gently pushed up his glasses and smiled, "Interesting."
Soon after, more captains noticed this extraordinarily powerful spiritual pressure.
Among them was, of course, the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13 and Captain of the 1st Division, Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.
Without hesitation, he issued an order for a captains' meeting.
A quarter of an hour later, all thirteen division captains had assembled, including Jūshirō Ukitake, who often missed meetings due to illness.
The twelve captains stood in two rows, with Yamamoto sitting in the center, leaning on his staff.
"The reason I've gathered all captains here is something you're probably already aware of."
"A quarter of an hour ago, a powerful spiritual pressure appeared from the direction of Rukongai, north of Seireitei. Although it was far away and posed no threat to Seireitei or the Soul Shield."
"However, the fact that we could sense this spiritual pressure from such a distance speaks volumes about its magnitude... Therefore, we cannot take this lightly!"
Yamamoto's words fell heavily.
Shunsui Kyōraku adjusted his straw hat and spoke, "Yare yare, old man Yama, that spiritual pressure has been gone for quite a while now. If we're going to act, we should do it sooner rather than later..."
"Indeed." Yamamoto tapped his staff on the ground. "We cannot ignore such a powerful spiritual pressure of unknown origin. Now, we must dispatch an advance team to investigate. If they are not enemies, they can be recruited; if they are enemies, they must be eliminated without hesitation!"
"This advance team will be led by Captain Shunsui Kyōraku of the 8th Division, with two captains assisting."
Saying this, his gaze swept across several captains.
"Captain Gin Ichimaru of the 3rd Division."
"Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya of the 10th Division."
"Any objections?"
Shunsui Kyōraku nodded slightly, indicating he had no objections.
"Of course there are no objections to the Captain-Commander's decision, haha, isn't that right, Captain Hitsugaya?"
Gin Ichimaru bent down, placing his hand on the shoulder of Tōshirō Hitsugaya beside him, squinting his eyes and smiling.
Hitsugaya pouted and didn't answer him, but he clearly agreed as well.
But at that moment, Kenpachi Zaraki smiled excitedly and stepped forward.
"Hey, old man, count me in too! How could such an interesting event not include me?!"
Yamamoto opened his eyes and said sternly, "Captain Zaraki of the 11th Division, the target of this mission is neither a Hollow nor a Wandenreich, and there's a high possibility they are not enemies. There is no need for battle if unnecessary, and you are not permitted to go!"
After speaking, Yamamoto tapped his staff, signifying that the decision was final.
"The remaining captains must not be complacent either, and be ready at all times to defend against unknown threats!"
"Meeting adjourned!"
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