Naruto: Copy System

Chapter 782: [782] : [BONUS] – God-King of Hueco Mundo, Baraggan Louisenbairn

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As the battle with the Gillian wore on, Soi Fon slowly started to get the hang of it. Turns out this Menos wasn’t as tough as she’d imagined.

It was just her lack of experience talking. Now, through combat, she was gaining the experience she needed and could easily handle the Gillian.

Although a Gillian’s power was comparable to a Vice-Captain’s, they were generally no match for one in a real fight due to their limited intelligence—unless it was an ambush or a mutated variant. While most Gillian were lumbering simpletons, exceptions did exist among their vast numbers.

“DIE!”

Soi Fon’s Zanpakutō struck the center of the Hōmonka mark. The two butterfly patterns overlapped, and the Gillian instantly dropped dead.

Her two-hit kill ability was actually quite powerful. Though it was ineffective against those with superior Spiritual Pressure, if Shin were to use it… who could possibly block it?

Shin had already copied her Zanpakutō’s ability—he had more than enough Replication Cards to spare. He received one every year, and even the common ones could be synthesized into Advanced and Divine cards. Having been in the Bleach world for centuries, he had accumulated quite a few. He had even copied Retsu Unohana’s Zanpakutō, an ability he hadn’t replicated before.

“Whew… Captain Shin, how did I do?” Soi Fon asked, looking at Shin with an expectant expression, as if hoping for praise.

“You’ve only faced giant Hollows before. This was your first time against a Menos Grande. You did alright.”

Shin nodded. This wasn’t the time to crush her confidence. Knowing Soi Fon’s personality, a little praise wouldn’t make her arrogant—in fact, it would motivate her even more.

“Thank you, Captain Shin! I’ll do even better next time!” Soi Fon was as ecstatic as if she’d received the highest honor.

“I look forward to it.”

Shin smiled, then led her deeper into Hueco Mundo. Combat was indeed the best way to gain experience.

Now, Soi Fon could instantly kill a Gillian—something many Captains couldn’t do. Of course, that was because her Zanpakutō was a weapon designed for stealthy assassinations.

“Your strength is probably around the level of a Vice-Captain now.”

Shin said, looking at Soi Fon. Thanks to her hard work, her strength was improving rapidly.

“Vice-Captain level.”

Soi Fon nodded, still not arrogant. She felt her current power was not enough. She wanted to become even stronger.

Her original goal was to protect Lady Yoruichi, to always stand by her side. Now, she had another goal: to protect Shin, to always stand by his side. So, she didn’t think her current strength was sufficient. She needed to be stronger.

“Should we continue training in Hueco Mundo?”

They had been in Hueco Mundo for several months now. Shin looked at the desolate landscape, starting to get sick of it. There was nothing here. No one could possibly like this place.

“Yes, I want to continue training in Hueco Mundo,” Soi Fon nodded to Shin.

If Soi Fon wanted to stay, Shin couldn’t just leave. Leaving her alone in Hueco Mundo would be too dangerous.

Though she could easily handle a single Gillian now, she might not be able to deal with several at once. Not to mention, there were also Adjuchas and Vasto Lorde here. Although encounters with them were rare, it was still a possibility.

In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.

“What’s this skeleton doing blocking my path? You’ve got a death wish.”

“Soul Reaper, how dare you speak to the great Emperor Baraggan like that?”

“Oh, it’s you…”

Hearing the other party’s words, Shin instantly knew who it was. He had been about to swat this Vasto Lorde out of the way for being so rude, but now he took a closer look at Baraggan.

At this time, Baraggan should be the God-King of Hueco Mundo. Aizen hadn’t interfered in Hueco Mundo yet, so Baraggan was the True Ruler of Las Noches…

In reality, many Menos Grande had not submitted to him.

The future second Espada… should he kill him now?

“What terrifying Spiritual Pressure.” Soi Fon subconsciously hid behind Shin, then felt a pang of shame.

Wasn’t she supposed to protect Captain Shin? How could she hide behind him now?

So, steeling herself against the terrifying Spiritual Pressure, Soi Fon stood in front of Shin.

“What are you doing, little girl? Are you trying to fight him? I appreciate the sentiment, but you should stay behind me for now.”

Shin pulled Soi Fon behind him. Let alone facing Baraggan, even against an Adjuchas, the current Soi Fon was no match. Even at her peak, she wouldn’t be as strong as Baraggan.

But the current Baraggan hadn’t reached his peak yet. After his Resurrección, Baraggan’s strength would be even greater.

In this era, besides Coyote Starrk, Baraggan Louisenbairn’s strength was probably the strongest.

“Soul Reaper, since you’ve trespassed into my territory, you must know the price you have to pay.”

Baraggan’s chilling gaze was fixed on Shin.

“What price? Why don’t you tell me.”

Shin sneered. A single Baraggan, could he pose a threat to him now? Even at his peak, Shin could crush him with ease.

It wasn’t an exaggeration. Just like Aizen, who had toyed with Baraggan using Kyōka Suigetsu.

“You’re just a Vasto Lorde. I’ve killed plenty of your kind. What makes you think you can act so high and mighty in front of me?”

Shin raised his hand, and a terrifying amount of Spiritual Pressure gathered.

“Not good—Cero Oscuras.”

Sensing danger, Baraggan immediately fired a Cero Oscuras at Shin.

“Hadō #88: Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō.”

A blue beam shot towards Baraggan, the terrifying light carrying the power of thunder, destroying the Cero Oscuras.

Then it slammed into Baraggan’s body. His arm had vanished, and his body was sent flying an unknown distance.

Fortunately, his body was tough enough, and his mastery of Hierro and High-Speed Regeneration was strong. Otherwise, Baraggan would be dead.

“That’s Kidō.”

Soi Fon’s eyes widened, looking at the damage caused by Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō.

Shin hadn’t even been serious. It was just a casual spell, cast without an incantation and with very little Spiritual Pressure.

If he had been serious, Baraggan would have been completely annihilated.

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