Suikazan Fuguki's pupils constricted violently.

He had never expected that Rukia Kuchiki could instantly release Ninjutsu at such close range!

The critical part was that it was No-Seal Ninjutsu, leaving him no time to react!

With lightning wrapping around his body, Suikazan Fuguki felt a numbness, and he involuntarily retreated.

He almost lost his grip on Samehada.

Fortunately, relying on his excellent physical constitution, he quickly recovered.

After putting some distance between himself and Rukia Kuchiki, Suikazan Fuguki, having suffered a loss, felt it unwise to continue advancing.

"This little girl has no martial ethics!"

"They said she was an Ice Release Ninja, yet she used lightning to launch a sneak attack!"

Furthermore, this type of Ninjutsu that requires no hand signs is impossible to react to in close-quarters combat.

"I must change my strategy!"

Suikazan Fuguki's gaze grew solemn.

Since close combat doesn't work, I'll use long-range attacks!

"Water Style: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

Suikazan Fuguki spat out a water dragon formed from a stream of water, which charged toward Rukia Kuchiki.

Due to fighting on the sea surface, his Water Style Ninjutsu was boosted by one Level.

The Water Dragon Bullet appeared incredibly oppressive.

Rukia Kuchiki remained unhurried, elegantly drawing a circle at her feet with Sode no Shirayuki.

Crack, crack—

The sea surface instantly froze into a circular Domain.

Rukia Kuchiki said softly, "First Dance: White Moon."

The next second, the water dragon swooped down!

But upon entering the circle Rukia Kuchiki had drawn with Sode no Shirayuki, it was instantly frozen into an ice dragon.

Suikazan Fuguki's eyes widened, and refusing to believe it, he released Water Style again.

"Water Style: Water Formation Pillar!"

A meteorite-like water sphere descended from the sky, smashing toward Rukia Kuchiki.

However, just like the water dragon, as soon as the water sphere entered her frozen Domain, it instantly turned into an ice sphere and crashed onto the ice.

Suikazan Fuguki fell silent for a moment.

Today, he finally experienced the malice of elemental counters.

Frustrating!

Too frustrating!

How is one supposed to fight this?

That place where it froze...

Sakumo Hatake noticed a clue.

As long as Suikazan Fuguki's Water Style entered that circular area, it would be frozen directly.

It was as if that place were a frozen Domain; except for its master, any outsider would become an ice sculpture.

Seeing such miraculous Ice Release, even the Minazuki Clan within the Mist ninja forces felt conflicted.

The manifestation of this Ice Release was truly far superior to that of their Minazuki Clan.

They only knew how to create Ice Release attack Ninjutsu and hurl them at the enemy.

A technique that formed a Domain and froze all intruders was something they simply couldn't achieve.

The only thing they could show off was Demonic Mirroring Ice Crystals.

The other Mist ninja Ninja were also in an uproar.

"What should we do? Lord Suikazan seems to be at a disadvantage."

"Damn it, wasn't the Land of Whirlpools already destroyed? How did such a powerhouse suddenly appear!"

"It's fine, we still have the other lords of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist; they will definitely be able to defeat the enemy!"

Sakumo Hatake was also influenced by the Mist ninja Ninja's words and couldn't help but look toward the movements of the other Lieutenants.

He saw the female Lieutenant with long orange wavy hair, whose figure could rival that of the current Tsunade, move.

She instantly appeared in front of Kuriarare Kushimaru.

So fast!

Kuriarare Kushimaru was shocked.

But the mask on his face prevented anyone from seeing his expression.

Matsumoto Rangiku clicked her tongue in annoyance and complained, "I finally got a relaxing job, and you guys ruined it. Let's finish this quickly; I was planning to go to an izakaya after work."

Kuriarare Kushimaru let out a chilling laugh and said coldly, "I've been underestimated."

After speaking, Kuriarare Kushimaru used a Body Flicker technique to arrive in front of Matsumoto Rangiku and swung his blade, sounding the horn for close-quarters combat.

Matsumoto Rangiku parried unhurriedly, even taking the time to yawn.

With every attack blocked, Kuriarare Kushimaru felt no discouragement and continued to tirelessly swing his blade.

But from the outside, compared to Suikazan Fuguki, this Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist member's attack methods seemed somewhat mediocre.

It seemed he didn't quite live up to the loud reputation of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.

But Kuriarare Kushimaru didn't care; instead, his laughter grew more cruel, as if he had achieved some goal.

Matsumoto Rangiku said boredly, "I've played with you for so long, are these steel wires your only trick?"

"!"

Kuriarare Kushimaru's pupils under his mask widened, and he was shocked.

He had been seen through!

But he quickly suppressed his emotions and laughed cruelly, "Heh, you actually saw through it, but so what? You've already fallen into my trap, hahaha!"

After speaking, Kuriarare Kushimaru violently yanked on the Nuibari!

A net woven from steel wires was suddenly exposed to the sunlight.

And in the center of the net was none other than Matsumoto Rangiku.

The steel wires glinted with a cold, chilling light under the sun, like man-eating vipers.

Watching the surrounded Matsumoto Rangiku, Kuriarare Kushimaru laughed triumphantly.

This was the special characteristic of his Nuibari!

The steel wires hidden on the hilt had already executed countless enemies for him.

Now, his Nuibari's death list would add one more person.

Seeing this scene, the Mist ninja Ninja shouted, "Kill her! Kill her!"

Rukia Kuchiki's ease in suppressing Suikazan Fuguki had brought them great fear.

Now, seeing Kuriarare Kushimaru suppress a Lieutenant on the same level as Rukia Kuchiki, the Mist ninja Ninja became excited!

They couldn't wait for Kuriarare Kushimaru to kill Matsumoto Rangiku to alleviate the fear in their hearts.

But Matsumoto Rangiku felt no panic; even surrounded by countless man-eating steel wires, she remained as lazy as ever.

She even said nonchalantly, "Is that it?"

Kuriarare Kushimaru clicked his tongue in annoyance; she was facing death, yet still acting so tough!

"Longsword Ninja Art: Earth Spider Sewing!"

As his voice fell, the giant steel wire net instantly tightened and stitched toward Matsumoto Rangiku!

It seemed that the sharp steel wires were about to cut her into pieces!

Just then, with a clang.

The Zanpakuto at Matsumoto Rangiku's waist was unsheathed.

"Growl, Haineko!"

Chapter 14: Kuriarare Kushimaru Perishes! Who is the Spirit King?

"Growl, Haineko!"