Chapter 132 The battle of the grim reaper

A Grim Reaper from Greek mythology and a Grim Reaper from Japanese mythology were now facing each other. 

Their authority over the realm of death was crushing with each other.

Almost all of Ichigo's power was sealed, so he was inferior to the grim reaper before him. But it was just the power of the spiritual energy. Not count anything else.

"You are far stronger than what you let on. What are you"

The blue flame in the skull's eye sockets of the grim reaper shone brightly as he observed Ichigo. He couldn't tell how strong Ichigo was, and that was an answer by itself. 

"Why should I tell my enemy anything about myself? I am not a third-class villain who would explain everything to their enemy for some petty sastification."

The Grim Reaper heard him and nodded in understanding.

"You are very logical. As it should be."

If it were him. He would not answer either.

"Let's perform our duty. I have come to reap as many souls as I can, but I can't do my duty when you are here. I needed to eliminate you."

The Grim Reaper raised his scythe, his power emanating from it, ready to strike down the enemy.

Ichigo unlocked his seal a little so his power could match that of the Grim Reaper. He pulled out Futsunomitama to fight with the grim reaper.

Futsunomitama took on a real form as a short sword. His power was to enhance Ichigo's spiritual power, which was very strong to begin with.

'Father, Should I make your power stronger? I am afraid that it would shred the fake mortal realm into pieces. I can't control my power in a refined manner just yet.'

Futsunomitama said, His voice contained a very shameful tone. Ichigo knew that Futsunomitama trained so hard in his inner world so he could be of help to his father.

What a cute little son he has.

'Don't worry about it too much, Tama. You will one day be able to do it. Don't rush things, and everything will be fine.'

Ichigo said to his son, then looked at the Grim Reaper, who looked at his short sword in deep contemplation.

"Are you mocking me? to use such an inferior weapon. Where is your soul cutter (Zanpakuto)?"

Ichigo didn't want to say that his Zanpakutos were too strong. If he used them, there might be a chance that he would destroy everything around him for a hundred miles.

He needed to train to control his power more before he could use them.

"I didn't mock you. But this should be enough to fight you."

"...."

The Grim Reaper was speechless. He stared at Ichigo, unsure of how to respond. He could feel that Ichigo really didn't mock him, but his wording…

The Grim Reaper shook his head and let it go. If he wanted to die using such an inferior weapon, then so be it.

The Grim Reaper attacked Ichigo with his scythe, aiming to end the battle quickly. However, Ichigo swiftly dodged the attack and counterattacked with a powerful strike of his own. 

The clash of their weapons sent shockwaves throughout the surrounding area, causing trees to uproot and buildings to tremble.

This place was just a dummy. Ichigo didn't have to hold back much.

"Gentsuga Tensho!"

Gentsuga Tensho was a powerful technique that unleashed a devastating wave of energy towards the Grim Reaper. 

The force of the attack sent him flying backward, crashing into a nearby building and causing it to collapse in a cloud of dust and debris. 

Ichigo wasn't done with his attack. He sent many more waves of energy towards the Grim Reaper, each one more powerful than the last. 

The Grim Reaper struggled to defend himself. And that was when he released his power. He created a powerful shield that could withstand Ichigo's onslaught. 

The shield shimmered with dreadful energy, deflecting each wave of energy effortlessly.

"You are strong, but that's not enough to stop me!"

The Grim Reaper's sythe glowed with an ominous aura as he swung it towards Ichigo, aiming to strike him down with a single blow. 

Ichigo quickly dodged the attack, narrowly avoiding the deadly blade. However, the force of the swing caused a shockwave that sent Ichigo crashing into the ground, momentarily stunned.

The Grim Reaper then started his turn by unleashing a barrage of swift and precise strikes, each one aimed at exploiting Ichigo's momentary vulnerability. 

With each swing of his scythe, the Grim Reaper displayed unparalleled mastery over his weapon, leaving Ichigo having difficulty defending himself. 

As the battle raged on, it became clear that the Grim Reaper's skill and experience far surpassed Ichigo's raw power alone.

Ichigo sighed at his lack of experience compared to his opponent, but he refused to give up. He could learn fast, so he used it as an opportunity to observe and analyze the Grim Reaper's techniques, searching for any weaknesses or patterns in his attacks. 

With each strike that landed, Ichigo absorbed the impact and adapted his defense, gradually becoming more agile and tactical in his movements.

The Grim Reaper knew that Ichigo was growing stronger with each passing moment. Despite his initial advantage, the Grim Reaper began to feel a sense of unease as Ichigo's defenses improved. 

"What are you"

The Grim Reaper was still unable to comprehend how Ichigo was able to adapt so quickly and effectively.

Now it was him who was on the defensive, struggling to keep up with Ichigo's evolving skills. 

As the battle continued, Ichigo's tenacious and persistent pursuit of improvement became evident. 

He pushed himself to the limit, refusing to back down or give in to exhaustion. With each attack and counterattack, Ichigo's focus grew stronger, increasing his hunger to surpass his own limits.

'I am losing to such a youngling. Hades-sama would be so disappointed in me.' 

The Grim Reaper thought to himself. Despite his experience and power, he couldn't defeat the young Shinigami in front of him, and it would be his defeat instead.

He had to do something, even if it meant his eternal damnation. 

The Grim Reaper summoned all his remaining strength and unleashed a devastating attack, hoping to catch Ichigo off guard and turn the tide of the battle in his favor. 

However, Ichigo had analyzed him to the point of predicting his every move. With lightning-fast reflexes, Ichigo effortlessly dodged the Grim Reaper's attack and countered with a powerful strike. 

His blade stuck at the Grim Reaper's skull, causing a deep gash that oozed with dark energy. 

The Grim Reaper's vision blurred as pain surged through his body, realizing that his last desperate attempt had only sealed his own fate.

'How could I…'

The Grim Reaper thought to himself before his soul was claimed by Hades. It looked like Hades still valued his subordinate and forgave him for his failed mission. The Grim Reaper's death force slowly drained away as he succumbed to the darkness, his body collapsing to the ground in defeat.