Splendid

"Bankai, Hakaze no Kiru."

An immense Reiatsu burst forth from Muyang, and the spectator's expression changed. It was an extremely powerful Reiatsu, even from a Captain's perspective.

Seeing Yamamoto was ready to strike him down with his flame-covered Zanpakuto, Muyang couldn't think of anything else other than using his Bankai. His Zanpakuto was instantly covered in purple light, which upon closer inspection, turned out to be minuscule lightning and the almost visible wind blending into one. As Muyang defended himself from Yamamoto's attack with his Zanpakuto, a loud sound instantly echoed throughout Sōkyoku Hill.

Boom!!

As the 2 The Zanpakutos collided, the flame on Yamamoto's Zanpakuto burst forth, dyeing the sky red, and the wind from the impact forced everyone back.

Despite being able to withstand Yamamoto's attack, Muyang backed off a few steps. Even though he was using Bankai now, he was slightly more at ease if he put some distance from Yamamoto.

Yamamoto brandished his Zanpakuto before lowering it down, and the flame around him converged around him. He then stared intently at Muyang in the distance.

Muyang also brandished his Zanpakuto, and his body was suddenly enveloped by the wind. The wind that was invisible and intangible suddenly solidified around Muyang to the point that it was visible to the naked eye.

"To be honest, I don't really want to fight you with Old Yamamoto." Muyang sighed as he glanced at his Zanpakuto. Hadn't he used Bankai at the last minute, he wouldn't be able to stop Yamamoto's attack for sure. In fact, Yamamoto's flame became even fiercer because of his wind-element Zanpakuto.

"You're still spouting such a thing after going this far? Just how naive can you be!" Yamamoto scolded Muyang. He didn't expect that Muyang was still as soft as ever, even though he had gotten stronger. There shouldn't be any more hesitation now that they both have drawn their sword. The blade of those who hesitated shall never reach their enemy.

Muyang was speechless when he heard Yamamoto was actually lecturing him at the time like this, thinking that he was hesitating.

"That's not it, old man Yama." Although he kind of made fun of Yamamoto deep down for getting the wrong way, Muyang sincerely respected him, whether it was for his strength or fighting spirit, but...

"I didn't want to fight with you out of hesitation. It's because of the bad matchup between our Zanpakuto." Muyang swung his Zanpakuto, which sent forth a gust of wind to demonstrate his Zanpakuto's power.

"You should be aware that my Zanpakuto is a wind element, and your Zanpakuto is a fire element. Wind will only intensify fire, so a wind-type Zanpakuto like mine should be at a disadvantage againsy yours."

"I see," Yamamoto noticed that Muyang's clothes were burned down by the flame just now, "are you trying to say that you lose against me simply because your Zanpakuto has a bad affinity with mine?"

"No, no, no." Muyang waved his hand, "Zanpakuto is also one's strength. How can I resort to such a way of thinking? If I lose, I'm simply no match for you. Making such petty excuses is the trait of the weak. The strong will always find the way to win."

"Oho?" Yamamoto squinted as he seemed to get the wrong idea about Muyang.

"Although wind indeed intensifies fire, once it reaches a certain level, it will be able to extinguish the flame." Muyang said confidently.

"Are you saying that your wind can extinguish my flame?" Yamamoto's expression remained unchanged, but everyone could clearly feel that his Reiatsu was getting more and more intimidating.

"I'm not so sure earlier, but now..." Muyang moved around his right hand and felt power coursed throughout his whole body. At this moment, Muyang smiled as he knew that the skeletal reconstruction process was complete.

Muyang then held his Zanpakuto with both hands, facing straight at Yamamoto. However, the aura around him was completely different from last time. Yamamoto obviously picked up on the sudden change within Muyang, but he didn't expect that Muyang's Kendō would be this terrifying. He only took his stance, yet Yamamoto could feel his skin was tingling.

"Old man Yama, here I come!"

Muyang instantly sprung out toward Yamamoto so fast as if he bent time and space. No one could see it clearly. The only thing they could say was it was simply fast!

Sskkk!

Blood spurted from Yamamoto's shoulder! Yamamoto had been injured from the attack just now!

Muyang was still holding his Zanpakuto with both hands, and his expression remained unchanged even though he managed to injure the strongest Shinigami for a thousand years.

Kyōraku and Ukitake's expressions suddenly changed after noticing that Captain-Commander Yamamoto was actually injured. This has not happened for nearly 1000 years. Even Unohana Retsu was no exception, even though she seemed calm at all times.

Even though everyone was surprised, Muyang didn't seem pleased at all. Even though he did manage to injure Yamamoto just now, that attack just now was basically the strongest attack he got at the moment, and it only caused a minor injury to Yamamoto.

Yes, just a minor injury. Although Yamamoto indeed bled just now, Muyang realized that the cut was too shallow when he attacked Yamamoto earlier.

"Splendid." Yamamoto turned around and looked at Muang with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. Although he was just injured by Muyang was wounded, Yamamoto's expression remained unchanged as if he wasn't injured to begin with. Muyang himself lowered his Zanpakuto down and looked at Yamamoto with admiration. The moment his attack almost landed, Yamamoto managed to move away slightly. Even though he didn't completely dodge the attack, it minimized the damage thanks to his strong physique and massive Reiatsu.

Muyang had nothing but repect for Yamamoto. His skillful Zanjutsu, swift Shunpo, and lifelong combat experience were worthy of the title the strongest Shinigami in the thousand years. Although he hasn't seen Yamamoto's Kidō firsthand, but he did watch the episode where Yamamoto used "Itto Kaso," and he could safely say that Yamamoto's Zankensoki was at the pinnacle of Shinigami's power.

"Although my body is covered with scars, no one can leave a wound on my body during the last 1000 years aside from you." Yamamoto said solemnly. He was at a loss whether he should be happy that a youngster like Muyang could come this far or lament the fact that the youngster betrayed Soul Society?

It was exactly because of his lifelong experience that Yamamoto was at a loss in this kind of situation.

"Who's there!?"

While everyone's attention was focused on Muyang and Yamamoto, Kusu, who has been watching from the sidelines, suddenly shouted and thrust her Zanpakuto on the ground even though there was no one there.

Everyone was obviously startled as Kusu suddenly yelled and swung her sword into thin air as if there was somebody there.

dang~~~

However, at the next second, the sound of two swords colliding startled everyone.

"Pardon me, I felt immense Reiatsu here and rushed here right away out of worry for the Captains. I was hiding because I was afraid of disturbing the Captains. Complete to my surprise, Lieutenant Suzuki found out. I'm really sorry."

Aizen's figure suddenly appeared, blocking off Kusu's attack. He immediately apologized as soon as he made his appearance as if nothing happened, and the look on his face was absolutely convincing.