Ch-18: Crimson Sacrifice

As the hollows flooded the area and Orihime, along with the others, worked to heal Ishida, I made a bold move. With determination in my heart and a smile on my face, I dashed out into the open, deliberately drawing the attention of the hollows.

Ichigo, Rukia, and the rest of the group watched me with a mix of concern and admiration. To them, I felt like a hero, ready to risk it all to protect my friends. But in my mind, it was just another foolish act of self-sacrifice.

The hollows closed in on me, their menacing presence palpable. I could see the anticipation in their eyes as they thought they had an easy target. Little did they know that I possessed a secret weapon – the Kido system. With it, I was confident that I could handle this horde of hollows and keep my friends safe.

As I stood there, facing the approaching threat, I couldn't help but get the vibes of being the sacrificial side character, the one who willingly put their life on the line to protect the main characters. It might seem foolish to some, but in that moment, it felt like the right thing to do to use the opportunity to see the limits of the system.

I had this burning question in the midst of all this chaos, so I blurted out, "Hey, System, how many of these spells can I throw out at the same time?"

Without missing a beat, the System chimed in with its answer.

<System >:<Hello, user. As the host, you do not need to use reiryoku cast spells, so technically, can them indefinitely. However, keep in mind that power of spells will stack.>

So, there it was – I had an infinite supply of spells at my disposal, but using too many at once wouldn't necessarily make me more powerful. Quality over quantity, I supposed.

I summoned every ounce of my creativity, unleashing my ultimate attack – a dazzling fusion of Hado #3, #4, #5, and #8, a staggering combination of 25 spells in rapid succession. With a resounding shout, I called forth, "HADO HYDRA!"

The very air around me seemed to crackle with anticipation as a breathtaking display of radiant lights burst forth from my outstretched palm. Each spell in the combo contributed its unique essence, creating a mesmerizing symphony of colors that painted the battlefield in a vivid, almost surreal, panorama.

The spells, now interwoven into a stunning tapestry of energy, surged forward with a grace that defied their destructive potential. They moved like a living entity, weaving and darting through the ranks of hollows with an almost artistic precision. As they collided with their targets, brilliant explosions erupted in a kaleidoscope of colors, painting the sky with awe-inspiring displays of power.

The hollows had no time to react, and panic spread among their ranks as they were engulfed by the onslaught. Some were disintegrated into fragments of energy, while others were consumed by fiery explosions. It was a dazzling and terrifying spectacle, a display of raw power that sent shockwaves through the battlefield.

However, even as the spell wreaked havoc upon the hollows, the Menos Grande remained an immovable force, unfazed by the chaos around it.  Instead, it started charging up some crazy energy beam thingy, and I'm like, "Uh-oh, that can't be good." I remembered from the anime that it's called a Cero, and it's bad news.

But man, my HADO HYDRA was still going strong. The colors were starting to fade, but I was giving it everything I had. It was like being in the middle of a light hurricane, and everyone was watching me, wide-eyed and amazed.

As my ginormous spell was almost faded, mowing down hollows left and right with each burst of colorful energy. But there were still so many of them, like an endless wave of bad guys in a superhero movie.

And then, in the heat of the moment, I just couldn't help myself; I yelled, "HADO HYDRA X10!" Yeah, I might have gone a little overboard there. I sort of forgot that my spells were captain-level, and, well, things got a bit crazy. Fractures in reality started popping up, and my super spell began on a programmed like task of annihilating hollows without discrimination.

Out of nowhere, Ichigo zoomed past me like a speeding bullet. I couldn't help but blurt out, "Hey, man, don't steal my spotlight!" But, you know, deep down, I was actually kind of okay with it. We needed all the help we could get in this crazy battle.

Feeling the urge to still show off, I quickly invoked my last Bakudo spell, shouting, "Bakudo #10 Chikara no Kabe!"

<System >: Bakudo #10 Chikara no Kabe: When cast, this Bakudo generates a transparent, shimmering wall that acts as an impenetrable shield against powerful attacks.

All of a sudden, this giant, see-through wall appeared in front of us. Hey it was the same like the famous anticlimactic Bakudo #81 Danku but not quite as powerful. Still, it did the job by stopping that Menos Grande's Cero right in its tracks. Everyone was left looking super amazed and confused.

But, wouldn't you know it, our little break didn't last long. The Menos was already gearing up for another Cero, and the last remnants of my wild spell smacked it right near its wide-open mouth. Boom! Massive explosion. Maybe the Menos figured it had enough of a beating for one day because it decided to hightail it out of there, With newfound haste, it made a strategic retreat, disappearing into the wobbly fracture in the sky as fast as its massive form would allow.

As the dust settled and the hollows lay defeated, I couldn't help but feel a rush of pride. Thousands of those nasty creatures had fallen to my powerful spells. I turned to Urahara, a smug grin on my face. "Who was calling me weak that day, huh? I just saved everyone with my amazing spells!"

But Urahara, that wise old guy, had a knack for killing my vibe. He leaned in, chuckling, and dropped a truth bomb on me. "Don't get too full of yourself, kid," he said. "Sure, you can cast impressive spells, but you're still missing one crucial thing—a zanpakuto."

My excitement plummeted faster than a lead balloon. I'd been so caught up in the moment that I'd forgotten the most essential piece of the puzzle. And then, everyone were filled with laughter. But this time, it wasn't mocking laughter; it was the laughter of friends who shared in such a wild adventure.