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A dull bang echoed. A terrifying punch slammed into Niu Jiaoxu's chest, sending it flying back more than a hundred meters before it came to a halt. Slowly, it looked down at where the blow had landed—a deep dent in its armored torso. A flicker of disbelief passed through its hollow eyes. It had undergone divine transformation; its body was far stronger than ever before. Even the top-tier beings of Hueco Mundo couldn't break its defense easily. Yet this young man left a dent with nothing more than a basic punch?
There was real confusion on Niu Jiaoxu's face.
Meanwhile, Su Li frowned slightly. A trace of regret crept across his face. Seems like he still wasn't strong enough—or rather, he wasn't bald enough. If he wanted the kind of destructive effect that teacher could produce, perhaps he'd have to shave it all off. The thought alone sent a chill down his spine. Idea abandoned immediately.
The members of the Second Division, finally freed from the crushing pressure of Niu Jiaoxu's Reiatsu, had all fallen silent. Each of them had witnessed that punch. And now, staring at the crater on Niu Jiaoxu's body in the distance, their expressions were layered with shock and awe. They could guess now—what kind of Hollow this was.
Only one kind of Menos Grande had spiritual pressure this dense—Vasto Lorde. Superior in intellect, evolution, and sheer combat strength, these were the true rulers of Hueco Mundo. Their strength exceeded that of even most Captains. Against someone like this, Sui-Feng—even in perfect condition—would struggle. And yet, Su Li had just repelled it with one clean strike, leaving visible damage.
Shock rippled through the team. Just how terrifying had this boy's strength become?
Omaeda burst into tears, overwhelmed with emotion. "Damn... you're finally here... sob sob sob..." Sui-Feng silently stared at Su Li's back. His presence gave her a strange sense of peace. That calm stance reminded her of someone—Shihouin Yoruichi. Yoruichi-sama used to shield her the same way, back when she was still weak. She had become a powerful Captain now, yet she still needed protection... Her expression was complex. In her eyes, Su Li's silhouette gradually merged with Yoruichi's.
"Su Li," she murmured weakly, "that one... doesn't seem like an ordinary Vasto Lorde. Be careful." Though she had countless questions and a storm of emotions, only a single quiet warning emerged. Now wasn't the time for distraction.
"Got it," Su Li nodded. Of course he knew. That wasn't a Vasto Lorde.
Not really.
Everyone else was in the dark, but Su Li—who held knowledge of the entire Shinigami world—couldn't mistake it.
That thing was Aizen's creation. A fusion of Shinigami soul and Hollow—Xubai (White).
This very same Hollow would, nearly twenty years later, be the one to injure Kurosaki Isshin, stripping him of his powers. Yet here it was—far earlier than expected. This had to be the prototype. The first-generation Xubai. Though not fully developed, even the prototype held combat power far beyond the average Vasto Lorde. Even Captains struggled to keep up.
Its sudden appearance in Soul Society wasn't random.
Su Li had suspected its presence for some time, but hadn't confirmed it. Not until he discovered that its true target—was him. And suddenly, everything became clear. This entire Menos Grande invasion was a smokescreen.
The Gillian and Adjuchas were merely sacrificial pawns meant to draw attention. The real objective? To conceal Xubai's infiltration. After all, no matter how powerful it was, even Xubai couldn't take on all thirteen Captains alone.
It must've been cloaked by some technique developed by Aizen, likely hiding it from the detection systems of the Technology Development Bureau. That meant Xubai was the true assassin of this invasion—and its true mission was to kill Su Li.
Aizen's first strike—against him.
A test.
Su Li let out a dry chuckle. So it was Aizen, after all. Always playing the long game. Su Li's rapid rise in strength must have caught his attention—and his concern. That's why he sent Xubai to handle it quietly. If Su Li died, all the better. If not, at least Aizen would gain critical information on Su Li's real capabilities.
But Su Li was no ordinary youth.
He carried within him knowledge of the Shinigami world—both five hundred years past and five hundred years into the future.
How could he fall into such an obvious trap?
The moment he deduced Aizen's motive, Su Li began suppressing his presence. He let Xubai search, unable to find him. He observed silently, until Aizen and his influence fully withdrew. Only now did Su Li appear.
Now, staring at Xubai across the battlefield, a smile spread across Su Li's face. Though he hated being targeted, and Aizen's trick was infuriating, he would return the favor one day—tenfold.
Besides, this gave him the perfect opportunity.
A real test of strength. A durable punching bag like this didn't show up every day.
It had been a long time since Su Li last fought seriously—since his match with Sui-Feng. Now was his chance.
"Kala"—his knuckles cracked loudly in the silence.
He loosened his fists, face glowing with his usual sunny smile. Then, slowly, he took a wide stance—his legs spread, posture exaggerated. He extended his right hand deliberately.
Sui-Feng, still weak, flushed immediately. "This guy... does he always do this?" She looked away, blushing, her face caught between embarrassment and anticipation.
The Second Division members widened their eyes, holding their breath. No one wanted to miss a single second.
Su Li pointed his index finger forward. Grinned.
And shouted—
"Come here!!"
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