NABC Chapter 175 ⥤ The Adaptation of the Arrancars
Chapter 175 ⥤ The Adaptation of the Arrancars
Chapter 175 - 175 ⥤ The Adaptation of the ArrancarsGrimmjow fell silent.
Though he didn't fully accept the wisdom from the youth before him, he had to admit some of his words rang true.
Admitting defeat isn't shameful — death is. For someone who lives for battle, death means never experiencing the thrill of combat again, their journey ending forever.
"I don't understand..." Grimmjow lifted his head with difficulty.
Akira's earlier slam had shattered his spine. Only a Hollow's extraordinary resilience had kept him alive — any other being would have already dissolved into Reishi and returned to either Hueco Mundo or Soul Society's embrace.
"Aren't you worried I'll kill you once I grow stronger? Don't underestimate an Adjuchas' potential. I've never been devoured by a Hollow of the same attribute, so when I accumulate enough power, I'll evolve into the highest form — a Vasto Lorde. When that time comes, who knows which of us will prevail!"
Hearing this, Akira let out a contemptuous snort, clasping his hands behind his back with supreme confidence.
"Those who fall to my blade are never considered my opponents. I'll give you time to catch up, until you can no longer see my back!"
Grimmjow's pupils trembled violently, his perception of the Shinigami shifting. He had to revise his earlier judgment — perhaps true wisdom did lie beneath that brute's exterior.
The Hollow hung his head, contemplating these words, his sky-blue pupils wide with shock.
What magnificent confidence! A true warrior should be like this Shinigami before him, unfazed by any challenger who had previously fallen to their might.
"I admire your magnanimity." Grimmjow lowered his proud head, "Now, I no longer wish to die, so... Please save me."
Seeing this, Akira broke into a grin.
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"Sōsuke, we've got a big job!"
Inside Las Noches, Akira's voice boomed through the void.
His strike had been too powerful — Kaidō could only keep Grimmjow alive. To fully heal him, they needed to reconnect all his shattered bones.
Admitting he wasn't skilled at such delicate work, Akira was thankful to have his capable brother Aizen.
He carried the limp Grimmjow to his friend, "A 99% complete Vasto Lorde — a rare find. Miss this village, and you won't find this shop again."
Aizen gave him an exasperated look but remained silent, turning his attention to Grimmjow.
The damage was extensive — shattered bones and mangled tissue that even an Arrancar's High-Speed Regeneration couldn't mend. It was clear evidence of someone's heavy hand.
His Reiatsu was extraordinary, far beyond an ordinary Adjuchas. The "99% Vasto Lorde" label wasn't mere hyperbole. Soon, Grimmjow might truly evolve into a complete Vasto Lorde.
While Aizen performed the surgery, Akira observed from the side.
Though such surgery would challenge even the most skilled human doctors, it proved simple for a Shinigami of Aizen's caliber and Reiryoku mastery.
Years of studying Adjuchas and Gillian anatomy had given him unparalleled expertise. He could execute the most complex procedures with precision and speed.
After the final suture, Aizen passed the healing duties to Akira. Though he'd never admit it aloud, Akira's Kaidō abilities surpassed his own.
Under their combined care, Grimmjow drifted into unconsciousness.
Aizen shifted his gaze from Akira to the white panther on the operating table. Their earlier conversation had revealed him as Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez — though someone had insisted on calling him "Thin Eyebrow Janjaken" — a lone wolf who roamed Hueco Mundo seeking worthy opponents.
In essence, he was a pure warrior, much like Kenpachi Zaraki.
Grimmjow had tracked them to Las Noches by following their Reiatsu. Though he hadn't witnessed their battle with Baraggan, he'd felt their overwhelming power splitting heaven and earth. This only strengthened his resolve to challenge them.
Then he met Akira, the Brute.
The encounter nearly broke his warrior's spirit. If not for Akira's peculiar philosophy, Grimmjow would have chosen death.
To him, the defeated had no right to live.
"A worthy subordinate.," Aizen observed, then added, "Akira, you've grown wiser. Adjuchas of Grimmjow's caliber are rare in Hueco Mundo. Bringing him to Las Noches strengthens our future plans."
Akira laughed, "Finally recognizing that I'm the wisest person in Soul Society? Come on, Sōsuke, it's not too late to beg. I'll share just a tiny bit of my wisdom to help you achieve all those unfulfilled ideals!"
Aizen: "..."
He needed to take back his previous words. This guy was still as unreliable as ever.
"This is Szayelaporro's former laboratory." Aizen said, changing the subject, "I've done a brief inspection. There are many experimental results related to Hollow Arrancarization. Perhaps inspired by you, he shifted his re
This was mainly because Baraggan's aesthetics had been atrocious. The enormous palace hadn't even had walls, let alone a roof, making it extremely rudimentary. The few rooms that existed had been built by Szayelaporro at his own expense.
No wonder that guy didn't respect the Skeletor (a joke, not an error).
As Baraggan's subordinates, forget overtime pay — they couldn't even guarantee basic wages. How could he expect loyalty?
Compared to Las Noches' previous treatment, Akira felt he was a first-class benefactor.
Hueco Mundo didn't lack building materials, and with the Adjuchas all being strong and robust, construction proved even less demanding than their daily activities.
Thus, through their overtime work, a massive palace framework now stood in the vast desert.
Walking through the newly built palace, Akira heard a long-absent system prompt.
〈 Location Check-in: Las Noches! 〉
〈 Obtained Reiatsu Level +3! 〉
〈 Reiatsu Level increased! Currently at Level 95! 〉
〈 Obtained Zanjutsu Level +3! 〉
〈 Zanjutsu Level increased! Currently at Level 80! 〉
〈 Obtained Hakuda Level +4! 〉
〈 Hakuda Level increased! Currently at Level 80! 〉
〈 Obtained Kidō Level +5! 〉
〈 Kidō Level increased! Currently at Level 70! 〉
〈 Obtained Hohō Level +6! 〉
〈 Hohō Level increased! Currently at Level 70! 〉
〈 Obtained Exclusive Trait: The King Must Not Be Dishonored! 〉
〈 The King Must Not Be Dishonored: Even if bearing Hueco Mundo's weight and needing to hold up Las Noches with one hand, the new king remains invincible in this world! Comes with an aura of pressure, enemies who look directly at you will feel awe! 〉
The cheat ability had activated once again.
Because he never gave up training, his various indicators never stopped improving. The only regret was that as his abilities entered their late stages, improvements gained through training became increasingly minimal.
He couldn't help but sigh with some regret. Compared to some real chosen ones with their cheat abilities, he was still somewhat lacking in this aspect.
Fortunately, he had his cheat ability to make up for it, barely allowing him to keep up with the pack.
He'd originally thought Las Noches wouldn't trigger a Location Check-in this time, but it turned out that it was Baraggan's Las Noches that hadn't been recognized by the system.
Indeed, that abandoned plaza so crude it lacked walls and a roof wasn't worthy of being called Las Noches.
Moreover, things had progressed this far, yet old Smitty Werbenjägermanjensen was still stubbornly claiming his domain was boundless — that all under moonlight was the king's territory...
After thoroughly dismissing the Bonejangles, Akira gathered several Adjuchas to test his new ability.
The effect proved impressive. Upon making eye contact with him, the Adjuchas' faces filled with terror — they couldn't even muster the courage to raise their heads, let alone fight.
Though it offered no specific numerical advantages, this emotional impact could instantly turn the tide of battle. A formidable ability indeed.
Excited by this confirmation, he rushed to find Aizen, who was busy with his experiments.
"Look me in the eye, you punk!"
Aizen: "?"
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