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Aokiji raised his right hand and quietly commanded.
"Ice Time!"
An equal burst of freezing air shot out, colliding with Kuchiki Rukia's Second Dance: Haku-ren (White Ripple).
Crack! Crack!
The two surges of coldness stalemated, and a thick layer of frost rapidly accumulated on the ground. A hint of admiration flashed in Aokiji's eyes.
This young woman is not weak! She's at least a Vice Admiral elite level!
Unfortunately, she's still a bit lacking compared to me!
"Ice Time Capsule!"
Aokiji suddenly put more force into his attack, and a ferocious cold-air shockwave blasted across the ground toward Kuchiki Rukia. Everything in its path was instantly frozen!
Kuchiki Rukia's pupils contracted. She immediately used Shunpo to fly into the air, narrowly avoiding the strike.
"Too naive!"
Aokiji seemed to have anticipated this, raising his right arm and swinging it out fiercely.
"Boku Chō (Ice Block: Pheasant Beak)!"
A terrifying surge of cold air condensed on his right arm, forming a giant ice pheasant that flew at the airborne Kuchiki Rukia.
Although Garp had gone on vacation in the East Blue, the intelligence he sent back to Navy Headquarters was thorough. Kuchiki Rukia's flying ability was already factored into Aokiji's strategy!
The ice pheasant soared, the terrible shockwave tearing through the air and emitting a sharp screech. Everything it touched instantly turned to icy shards.
"This is what Soul King-sama meant by the highest fighting force of the sea, a Navy Admiral! Truly terrifying!"
She held Sode no Shirayuki diagonally, extending her left hand to begin chanting a Kidō (Demon Arts). In fact, Kuchiki Rukia's talent for Kidō was higher than her skill with the sword!
"Ruler, mask of flesh and blood, all things, spread your wings, ye who bears the name of man! On the wall of the blue flame, inscribe the dual lotus. In the distant, blue firmament, await the great fire's abyss! Hadō #73: Sōren Sōkatsui (Twin Lotus Blue Fire Fall)!"
Two intertwined, azure fire lotuses descended from the sky, meeting Aokiji's Boku Chō.
BOOM!
The violent collision of ice and fire instantly triggered a horrific explosion. Even the Navy garrison that had retreated far from Enies Lobby could hear the enormous sound.
"Hmm? Not only can she use ice, but fire as well?" Aokiji's expression changed. Is her ability set a bit too extensive? Ice, fire, and flying! Could she have eaten some Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit?
No, that's not right! If so, she would definitely have some animalistic features!
Aokiji's intuition told him there was a huge secret behind this woman.
"Looks like I can't hold back anymore!" Aokiji thought, his eyes flicking to the nearby Soi Fon.
That woman was the true threat he was guarding against. According to the intelligence Garp sent back, this woman named Soi Fon was no weaker than an Admiral! However, from the very beginning, she had stood with her arms crossed, watching the battle without interfering.
Aokiji was very familiar with that posture. The Three Admirals often did the same: letting subordinates fight while acting as a threat nearby.
Unfortunately, while this Kuchiki Rukia is talented, she is still no match for me!
"Ice Saber!"
Two massive ice lances quickly formed beside Aokiji and shot toward Kuchiki Rukia like cannonballs. In the blink of an eye, the ice lances were upon her.
Kuchiki Rukia swung her sword, slicing the ice lances in two. But the immense force still numbed her arm.
The next second, a terrifying pressure descended from above!
"Ice Sword!"
Aokiji, utilizing the two ice lances to block Kuchiki Rukia's vision, used Geppo to appear directly above her. He held an ice-bladed sword and swung it down at Kuchiki Rukia's head!
CLANG!
Kuchiki Rukia held her sword horizontally, blocking the strike.
Aokiji grinned triumphantly.
"Got you!"
The next second, terrifying cold air erupted from Aokiji's hands, seemingly intending to freeze the entire world!
"Ice Age!"
Aokiji's strongest combat technique! A total burst of his freezing power, potent enough to completely freeze the sea between islands for over a week!
A true mastery of crowd control!
Kuchiki Rukia's face went pale. She couldn't block this move! And with Aokiji pressing her in close combat, she couldn't even escape!
"Hadō #88: Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō (Flying Dragon Striking Heaven-Shaking Lightning Cannon)!"
In this critical moment, Soi Fon finally made her move. A gigantic, azure beam, accompanied by crackling thunder, shot toward Aokiji.
Although Element Transformation (Logia) granted immunity to all physical attacks and most energy attacks, attacks based on elemental opposition were an exception!
Hiryū Gekizoku Shinten Raihō, primarily composed of light and lightning, contained unparalleled heat and penetration. Aokiji's ice transformation could not offer complete immunity!
The warning from his Observation Haki alerted Aokiji that this strike could actually injure him. Though it was a shame to lose the opportunity, Aokiji released Kuchiki Rukia and retreated, avoiding the attack. After all, his true opponent was Soi Fon. If he were injured now, unexpected problems could arise in the coming battle!
BOOM!
The searing beam streaked past Aokiji's face. The terrifying heat made him feel as though his cheek was melting.
The next second, Soi Fon stepped in front of Kuchiki Rukia, turning her head to say, "Vice-Captain Kuchiki, you are no match for him. Step back!"
Although Kuchiki Rukia wanted to reclaim her pride, she wouldn't recklessly fight to the bitter end against a clearly superior opponent. Aokiji's power was genuinely beyond her ability to defeat!
Kuchiki Rukia offered a respectful bow. "Then I leave this to you, Captain Soi Fon!"
Aokiji landed on the ground, a thoughtful expression on his face. "Hadō #73, #88... Are these not Devil Fruit abilities? Are they systematized powers that have been developed?"
The thought made Aokiji's heart tremble! If these powers, comparable to Devil Fruits, were something that could be developed and taught, the implications would be more terrifying than the Pacifista project!
"Furthermore, they refer to each other as Captain and Vice-Captain, which means they have a complete organizational structure! This speculation is highly likely!" Aokiji grew increasingly alarmed.
Stabilizing his mind, Aokiji introduced himself quietly. "Under the World Government, Navy Admiral Aokiji. And you?"
Soi Fon's expression was cold. "Under Soul King-sama, Captain of the Second Division of the Gotei 13, Soi Fon!"
Hearing this, Aokiji's pupils contracted sharply. Gotei 13!
Does that mean there are a full twelve more powerhouses like Soi Fon?
Impossible! Aokiji immediately banished this impossibly bold thought. If such a powerful force existed on the high seas, there was no way the World Government would have no intelligence on them!
"I intended to just go through the motions, but now it seems I must capture one alive!" Aokiji shed all traces of his laziness. As a Navy Admiral, he could not stand by while such a massive threat went unchecked!
"Oh? So you've decided to get serious, then!"
A slight upturn appeared at the corner of Soi Fon's mouth, and she drew her Zanpakutō.
"Strike all enemies dead! Suzumebachi (Hornet)!"
A golden short blade appeared on Soi Fon's finger—the true killing weapon capable of countering all Logia Devil Fruit users!