Chapter 349 - Xirang, the Key to the World
“An Emperor, after all, is but the ruler of a single domain. Even with Pangu’s Giant Body, they are merely capable of maintaining the status quo. Only Xirang can truly break the Emperor’s shackles, allowing them to lead their arm...
2024-11-20 17:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 349 - Kyōraku’s Invitation
“What do I think of Captain Ailin?”
Izuru Kira paused to consider Momo Hinamori’s question. “Hinamori, when I first joined the Gotei 13, I was assigned to the Fourth Division. I might not know Captain Ailin as well as you do....
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The timid green serpent who is always coiled around Raphael's horns.
Lu Ignis's 3,078th son.
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Chapter 92 - Bull Mountain Demon
The icy wind whipped across Raphael's golden hide as he stood at the edge of a precipice. Below, a chaotic scene unfolded. Creatures clashed in a frenzy of claws, fangs, and elemental energies. It was a brutal battle of survival.
"Such a m...
2024-11-19 22:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 348 - Difference Between Ailin and Aizen
In the days that followed, the Third Division’s presence was felt throughout the Seireitei. Of the three divisions affected by the captains’ betrayal, the Fifth, now led by Ailin, was the envy of the others.
Many Shinig...
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Shao Jin, a Calamity level beast.
This creature devoured Raphael's body and soul and now... he commands it!
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Chapter 347 - Drinks All Around
Despite the Third Division’s enthusiastic pronouncements, when the tournament began, even the seated officers proved to be no match for Makoto Kibune.
Clang!
A Zanpakutō flew out, spinning end over end before embedding itself in th...
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Chapter 159 - Lunes
The seasons of the Grand Line were notoriously erratic. While this applied to the entire sea, the first stretch, influenced by the seven magnetic currents emanating from Reverse Mountain, was particularly chaotic. Warm, sunny weather could give way to blizza...
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Chapter 91 - A Poisonous Friendship
The icy wind whipped through the frosted trees and carried with it the faint scent of blood and burnt feathers. Above the frozen expanse, a squadron of Shadow Bats patrolled the skies.
“Scan… scan… scan…" One whispered while sca...
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Chapter 90 - Bat Generals’ Achievements
Deep within a cavern hidden amidst the jagged stone pillars, Raphael sat in a meditative posture. His massive golden form was enclosed within an Electric Scale Prison.
“Huff! Huff!”
He took a deep breath and swallowed a ...
2024-11-17 22:00:05 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 348 - Victory in Defeat
“The Emperor’s divine ability! This is… the legendary Pangu’s Giant Body!”
In the common perception, Pangu’s Giant Body was a divine ability one might only witness once in a lifetime.
Reflected in the countless Sky Mirrors...
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Chapter 89 - Galloping Away!
“Huff! Huff!”
Raphael's heavy breaths echoed as he galloped through the dense, frost-covered forest. The ground shuddered beneath his mighty golden hooves that had become more adept at manipulating those snowy patches.
He wasn't alon...
2024-11-17 13:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 88 - The Slithering Torturer
“Kyaaa! Please spare us! We yield! We YIELD!”
This pitiful cry for mercy was met with amusement, and a hint of disgust as a menacing voice countered, "Master desires your points. And as such, I’m afraid… I cannot do that!”
2024-11-16 17:00:12 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 346 - Shusuke Amagai
After a night of intensive Zanpakutō training with Izuru Kira, Ailin didn’t return to the Third Division. He had done what he felt was necessary; the rest was up to Gin Ichimaru. If Gin returned safely to the Soul Society, Ailin’s intervention ...
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Chapter 158 - The Grand Line
Having safely departed Loguetown, Luffy and his crew sailed through a raging storm, guided by the island’s lighthouse towards Reverse Mountain, a peak of the Red Line. Unfazed by the downpour, Luffy sat perched on the Going Merry’s figurehead. B...
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Chapter 347 - Clash of Emperors
Yao Guang’s challenge, broadcast across the land, reached Fan Li’s ears, leaving him stunned.
Was this some elaborate jest?
Yao Guang challenging Emperor Jiajing, within the Great Ming’s territory?
Fan Li almost thought he...
2024-11-15 17:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 345 - A New Zanpakutō
Izuru Kira didn’t know why Gin Ichimaru had betrayed the Soul Society. But unlike the other members of the Third Division, he didn’t feel betrayed.
He owed everything to Gin. Gin had taken him under his wing, guiding him and nurturing hi...
2024-11-15 17:00:07 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 87 - I’m Not A Lizard!
“Rai Shen Long – GO!”
BOOM! CRACKLE!
An ear-splitting roar tore through the icy landscape. A wave of pure golden lightning, laced with black shadows erupted and engulfed a large, green frog. It was a display of terrifying might...
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Chapter 157 - The Town of the Beginning and the End
Loguetown.
Also known as the “Town of the Beginning and the End,” it was famous as the town where Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, was born and executed.
The execution platform where Roger met his end still stood...
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Chapter 86 - Driller Killer
Deep within the frozen forests of the 'Race of Ten Thousand Souls', a flurry of snow billowed skyward as two figures clashed.
WHOOSH! CRACK!
A colossal polar bear with a single Merit Point glowing above its head, swiped its claws with ter...
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Chapter 346 - Seeds of Suspicion
A lone mountain stood at the source of a long river. The mountain, barren and desolate, devoid of trees, flowers, or grass, was a towering monolith of rock and sand, its peak seemingly piercing the heavens.
The wind whistled through its cr...
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Chapter 344 - Unease
“Yes, Captain.”
For a moment, Momo Hinamori could almost imagine Ailin transforming into the captain she admired most: Aizen.
She remembered how Aizen used to let her wait in his office while he finished his work. The familiarity of the situ...
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Chapter 343 - Hinamori’s Illusion
Tessai began. “I first met Captain Ailin a hundred years ago, during the Hollowfication incident. At the time, I didn't think much of him, or any of the other captains, for that matter. The Kidō Corps isn't part of the Gotei 13. We're an i...
2024-11-13 17:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 345 - Longing is a Sickness
Several days later, within the Dragon God Palace in Peng City, Wu Gang, having successfully completed her duties, was relieved of her position as Great Chu’s guardian deity.
Duke Jin, acting on behalf of the Emperor, rewarded Wu Gang ...
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Chapter 85 - Time To Hunt
“WOW!”
A collective gasp swept across the crowd. Those who'd been boasting about their abilities or making predictions moments before, now stood frozen while gazing upon the carnage-ridden scenes flickering on the monitors above.
“It...
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Chapter 84 - The Race of Ten Thousand Souls
A sea of eager faces gazed down upon the platform below. Among those expectant creatures, a small emerald serpent was practically vibrating with excitement.
“Big Brother!” Lu Jade hissed excitedly as he spotted a familiar go...
2024-11-12 21:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 156 - Farewell Cocoyasi Village
The next morning, a ship bearing the Twilight Pirates’ flag anchored at the entrance of Arlong Park. Jinbe’s eyes widened in surprise as a figure disembarked.
A tall man with glasses. His impeccably tailored suit and neatly comb...
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Chapter 344 - Re-establishing the Pure Land
“Han Yue! Stop! Stop this instant! Do you truly intend to kill us?!”
Screams of terror and indignation echoed across Mount Danxue. Torn pages from sacred texts, their golden glow flickering like dying embers, danced in the w...
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Chapter 342 - Ailin Through Their Eyes
Ailin studied Ichigo Kurosaki, then nodded slowly. “Not bad. Urahara’s methods are… effective, but they have their drawbacks. Shortcuts may get you to your destination faster, but without understanding the journey, you risk losing yo...
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Chapter 83 - The Selection Trial
The skies above the central territory of Black Wind was bombarded with screeches, chirps, and the rhythmic beating of massive drums. They created a powerful rhythm that had even the clouds above dancing. Below, creatures of varying sizes and lin...
2024-11-12 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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