Chapter 11 - The Ability

“Play your melody, Shiun!”

The Zanpakuto in Muyang’s hand instantly let out a screeching sound and radiated dazzling light, followed by a burst of Reiatsu that repelled Kazuya’s Reiatsu that overwhelmed Muyang.

Kazuya had to close his eyes due to the blinding light. As he sensed the powerful Reiatsu coming from Muyang, Kazuya slightly smiled: “At least in terms of Reiatsu alone, he has reached a Captain’s level. He really is something else. Us elderly really can’t help but admire a youngster’s vigor and growth!”

The blinding light and the screeching sound gradually subsided, and that was when Kazuya could finally have a clear look at Muyang. The first thing Kazuya noticed was the Zanpakuto in Muyang’s hand had changed shape into a kungfu sword with purple handguards. It seemed nothing special at first glance aside from the blood that was embellished on its blade, which gave it a completely menacing vibe.

“Zzttt ~Zzztt ~.”

Countless dark-purple lightning arc also circulated around the Zanpakuto.

Kazuya gasped for a second because of how intimidating the Zanpakuto looked. He even began to doubt whether Muyang could handle it or not.

“Is this my Shikai?” Muyang couldn’t contain his excitement when he felt the surging Reiatsu in his body and looked at his Zanpakuto that has already changed shape.

“Haha, You won’t be able to keep me down with your Reiatsu like what you did earlier, old man!”

Muyang said challengingly to Kimuyra Kazuya while brandishing the Zanpakuto in his hand.

“Not bad, brat! Your Reiatsu seems pretty good too. To think that you could use your Shikai this early, I really can’t let my guard down around you.

“Hehe ~~.”

Muyang’s Zanpakuto let out a screeching sound once again as he kept brandishing it before saying to Kazuya: “Here I come, old man, be sure to take a good look at my counterattack.”

Muyang instantly disappeared right after saying those words.

“He’s fast! Several times faster than earlier.” Kazuya gasped after noticing how fast Muyang has become. Nonetheless, he easily dodged Muyang’s strike and even pushed down Muyang’s hand that his Zanpakuto was driven down to the ground.

“Is this all you got? Did you really call this a counterattack?” Kazuya teased Muyang.

“Of course not,” Muyang said as he pulled out his Zanpakuto from the ground. “I just can’t fully adapt to this sudden power surge within me yet.”

“Ah, I see. Do you want me to give you some time then?”

“No, fighting is the best way.” Muyang said as he simply rushed towards Kazuya without using Shunpo.

Muyang relentlessly waved his Zanpakuto, but Kazuya dodged every single one of his attacks effortlessly.

“What’s wrong? Have you given up now that you realized you couldn’t defeat me? Well, that’s a correct decision.” Kazuya couldn’t help but say this once Muyang stopped attacking.

Muyang shook his head and said with a smile: “You jest, surely? I haven’t even forced you to draw your sword yet. I almost adapted to my Shikai now. Sit tight, and I’ll show you something interesting.”

“Oho? I’m looking forward to it. I wonder if you really can force me to draw my sword?”

“You can look forward to it.”

In the next second, Muyang was already right in front of Kazuya and slashed him down.

“Haven’t you learned your lesson? You won’t be able to hit me with that speed…”

Kazuya chuckled as he slightly backed off to evade the strike, but the blade sped up in an instant, forcing him to back off further than he planned, and he could feel the gushing wind from the blade as it almost grazed his forehead.

Kazuya looked at the edge of Muyang’s blade with a lingering fear as a strand of his hair fell where he previously stood.

“Whoa, that was close! Are you trying to kill me, brat? Didn’t your mother teach to respect the elders?” Kazuya immediately cursed Muyang

“What are you talking about, old man? How could a polite and well-behaved man like me disrespect the elderly?” Muyang looked at the strand of hair that he cut earlier smugly, “You haven’t even drawn your sword. I’m sure you’re still holding back!”

Muyang was so proud deep down upon seeing Kazuya’s priceless expression when he noticed Muyang managed to cut a strand of his hair.

“Here I come, old man. Don’t blame me for not warning you later.”

Muyang kept attacking Kazuya, and the speed of his blade skyrocketed at certain times for only a moment as the battle went on, making Kazuya wondered whether his Zanpakuto was a speed-type. However, at that moment, not only its speed but its power was also drastically enhanced, which made Kazuya confused.

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As the battle dragged out, Kazuya began to doubt himself even more. The momentary speed and power enhancement on Muyang’s Zanpakuto really did a number on him since it became hard for him to predict Muyang’s movement. Kazuya was really annoyed because of how troublesome this ability was.

“Here!”

Noticing a split moment of distraction, Muyang immediately boosted his speed to the limit and thrust his Zanpakuto into Kazuya’s chest.

“Not good!”

Kazuya was surprised when he came back to his senses and realized that he wouldn’t be able to dodge in time, so he immediately drew his Zanpakuto without hesitation to block Muyang’s attack.

“Haha, you finally draw your sword, old man!” Muyang said smugly, but the next moment the look on his face became villainous, “hehe ~old man, are you ready to suffer?”

Muyang had no plan to give Kazuya a room to breathe.

dang~ dang~ dang~ dang~

The sound of sword collision filled the air, and it went on for quite a while, until…

“This is…?”

Each time Kazuya’s Zanpakuto hit Muyang’s Zanpakuto, he could feel the faintly numbing sensation on his hand.

“How can it be? This brat’s attack is not supposed to be that heavy.”

Upon closer look, Kazuya finally noticed countless nearly transparent dark-purple lightning arcs circulating on his Zanpakuto, and that was when he realized that the Zanpakuto’s power was lightning!

“Oh, so you’ve noticed?”

Muyang stopped attacking, raised the Zanpakuto in his hand, and said to Kazuya: “This guy is called Shiun, and it’s a lightning element Zanpakuto. However, it’s a support-type Zanpakuto, not the offensive type. It can stimulate by utilizing lightning, enhancing its own strength and speed. Moreover, depending on the lightning’s intensity and which part was stimulated, different effects can be generated. So, theoretically, the enhancement type was infinite!”

After listening to Muyang’s explanation, Kazuya nodded and sighed: “It really is an excellent ability, but this enhancement placed quite a load on your own body.” Kazuya’s words are crucial.

“You have sharp eyes, old man.” Muyang praised Kazuya for his insight.

“In addition, the Lightning Attribute Reiatsu around the blade will gradually numb the opponent’s body in the fight. Although it’s faint, and the numbing effect only lasted for a moment, that exact moment can determine life and death in a high-level fight.”

Kazuya nodded: “Well, that’s true. I admit that your Zanpakuto is really amazing.”

“Of course, it’s mine after all.”

“Since your Shikai’s ability put a heavy load on your body, you must train harder in the future to improve your physical ability. I do think it’s time for you to do some weight training.”

“No!!!”

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