Trace of The Blade

Soft and sweet.

That was what Tokikaze felt.

The only regret was that it didn't last long.

It seemed that she realized her loss of composure. When Matsumoto Rangiku let go of Tokikaze, her expression appeared slightly flustered.

How did things escalate to this point?

Matsumoto Rangiku sensed the warmth left on her lips and fell into contemplation for a moment.

The behavior of the Haineko had been excessive as it was. She hadn't expected herself to act so recklessly, even more so than the Haineko.

As she lowered her head, preparing to explain to Tokikaze, a large hand suddenly reached out, forcibly lifting her smooth, white chin.

The gazes of the two met in the air, and the atmosphere suddenly changed.

Looking at the familiar face in front of her, Matsumoto Rangiku suddenly felt nervous, her body temperature rising, her heart beating faster.

Faintly, she could even hear her own heartbeat.

Tokikaze pushed Rangiku's head and their lips intertwined again.

As Matsumoto Rangiku widened her eyes, Tokikaze savored this moment.

If it weren't for the inappropriate environment, he even wanted to deal with this troublemaker right then and there.

The communication device timely rang, and Tokikaze released Matsumoto Rangiku, who was almost out of breath, and solemnly pressed the answer button.

The strange voice of Mayuri Kurotsuchi came through:

"All Captains and Vice-Captains, please proceed immediately to the 76th District of East Rukongai."

"A squad member nearby has detected the presence of Ryūjin Jakka..."

Before he could finish his words, Tokikaze hung up directly.

There was no need to listen to the rest of the information anymore. Ryūjin Jakka was definitely the top priority in this turmoil. It was even more of a priority than Kuchiki Koga.

The most powerful Fire-Type Zanpakutō.

Once it used Bankai, it was capable of causing a catastrophe in the Soul Society.

"Rangiku, head to the Sakahone."

Tokikaze used Shunpo, his figure disappearing instantly from the spot.

Matsumoto Rangiku seemed to be reminiscing about her behavior just now. After hesitating for a moment, she headed towards the direction of the Eastern Rukongai.

...

Rukongai, Sakahone.

By the time Tokikaze arrived here, the battle had already begun.

Kyōraku Shunsui wielded a long and short sword, constantly attacking with his Zanpakutō, fending off the blazing sea of fire in front of him.

On the other side, there was also a figure wielding twin blades, continuously extinguishing the flames with the ability to absorb and rebound.

However, this fighting style could only maintain a stalemate, unable to subdue the sea of fire that covered the sky, let alone extinguish or defeat it.

"Cough, Captain Tokikaze!"

Ukitake Jūshirō exclaimed in surprise, "This sea of fire is Ryūjin Jakka. Help us subdue it!"

"Reinforcements?"

Kyōraku Shunsui glanced at Tokikaze's figure and was also relieved.

Although it was not clear how strong Tokikaze truly was at the moment, it could be concluded from his record.

The current situation was at a stalemate, but once new forces joined, they would surely break the stalemate.

The scorching high temperature roasted the wasteland. The shrine of Mimihagi had been completely burned to ashes by the flames unleashed by Ryūjin Jakka.

Matsumoto Rangiku felt an unbearable sensation simply from standing on the edge of the battlefield.

"Rangiku, you're in charge of keeping watch."

Tokikaze ordered, "I'll go help Captain Kyōraku subdue Ryūjin Jakka."

Although curious why Yamamoto Genryusai didn't appear, with the strength of those three individuals, subduing Ryūjin Jakka shouldn't be a problem.

Although Ryūjin Jakka was the most powerful Fire-Type Zanpakutō, it depended on who the wielder was.

Take for example the yet-to-be-discovered genius white-haired youth, Hitsugaya Tōshirō, and his Zanpakutō, Hyōrinmaru, which was also the strongest Ice-Type Zanpakutō.

Compared to Yamamoto Genryusai, they were like the heaven and earth, one at the bottom and the other at the top.

They were not in the same league at all.

Without Yamamoto Genryusai controlling Ryūjin Jakka, at most it would be a powered-up version of Tokikaze.

The wild wind blew from the wasteland, and heavy dark clouds swept across the sky.

In this vast terrain, Tokikaze could exert his full power. Wherever the wind swept, everything turned into nothingness.

Without any intention of holding back, he unleashed his ultimate move from the start.

The moment Tokikaze drew his Zanpakuto, several huge tornadoes connecting heaven and earth directly blocked the flames that filled the sky. The terrifying high temperature immediately dropped by dozens of degrees, reaching a level that ordinary Soul Reaper could withstand.

Although fire thrived on wind, it also depended on the ratio between them. When the wind far surpassed the fire, even the strongest flame would be extinguished.

The vast tornadoes roared forward, followed by a strong impact that almost made the frail Ukitake Jūshirō unable to stand straight.

"This little guy is getting stronger and stronger."

Kyōraku Shunsui muttered vaguely, "I wonder how skilled Nanao is in Kido. Has Tokikaze taught her properly?"

Since Tokikaze appeared on the battlefield, he no longer had much to worry. The outcome was already decided.

Unless the old man Yamamoto came to support Ryūjin Jakka.

"Ukitake, get ready to seal Ryūjin Jakka!"

Kyōraku Shunsui called out, then swung his Zanpakutō again, sending two more compressed air blade straight at Ukitake Jūshirō.

Faced with the incoming light blades, Ukitake Jūshirō showed no signs of panic. With his left hand holding his sword up, he forcibly absorbed the powerful Zanpakutō strikes into the blade.

As the tags on the connecting rope of the hilt lit up, the blade in his right hand immediately radiated a brilliant light.

At the same time, a large amount of Reiatsu was channeled into the blade in his right hand.

Ukitake Jūshirō's face flushed slightly, and this level of battle was still somewhat too strenuous for him.

Seeing this, Kyōraku Shunsui's face also showed a hint of concern, and he immediately urged loudly, "Tokikaze, use all your strength to end this battle in one fell swoop."

As he spoke, he wielded his swords with both hands, bursting with all his Reiatsu, and slashed forward. A spiraling wind flew out from the blade.

Sogyo no Kotowari's unique technique!

At the same time, Ukitake Jūshirō also swung his sword down. Kyoraku Shunsui's compressed air blade was now several times more powerful due to Sogyo no Kotowari's ability, and Ukitake Jūshirō blasted it out.

Without saying a word, Tokikaze also swung his sword down in the same posture, and the tornado wind swept forward towards the sea of flames.

Boom! Boom! Boom!!!

An earth-shattering scene unfolded in the wasteland of the Sakahone, and the terrifying aftermath surged towards the sky, instantly shattering the thick clouds, spreading overwhelming pressure throughout the wasteland!