Chapter 248 248 Shunko
Seeing Toshiro throw a punch at her, Yoruichi immediately ducked to avoid Toshiro's attack, then pressed her hands against the ground and kicked towards Toshiro with her right foot.
After his punch missed, Toshiro saw Yoruichi kicking towards him again. His fist immediately changed direction to meet Yoruichi's right foot.
Thump!
Fist and foot collided. Toshiro remained standing where he was, while Yoruichi used the recoil to perform a backflip, creating distance between them.
"Hey, Shihoin Yoruichi, you should show your real strength. Otherwise, defeating you wouldn't be interesting."
Toshiro said calmly.
"Alright, I'll let you witness the [Shunko] I created!"
Yoruichi said with a solemn expression.
"Oh? Shunko?"
Toshiro showed an interested expression.
He was quite intrigued by the technique Shunko. In the original work, Yoruichi never used her Zanpakuto, and her Shikai and Bankai weren't even seen. But after using this technique, Yoruichi's strength instantly increased dramatically, as if she had used Bankai.
It could be said that Shunko was another form of Bankai, granting power not inferior to Bankai.
"Shunko is a technique I created by combining Kido and Hakuda. To be honest, I originally didn't plan to use this technique because I haven't mastered its control. However, for someone like you, it shouldn't be a problem, Captain Hitsugaya!"
Yoruichi said seriously.
Truthfully, since creating Shunko, Yoruichi had never fully unleashed it.
Because this technique was extremely powerful, and Yoruichi hadn't mastered its control, it was prone to causing unintended harm. Therefore, Yoruichi had never fully employed it in battle against an opponent.
But now, facing Toshiro, Yoruichi decided to cast aside her reservations and use this technique to engage in an unrestrained battle with Toshiro.
Because Yoruichi understood very well that, given Toshiro's strength, even if she truly used Shunko, she wouldn't be his match, let alone cause any unintended harm.
Just thinking about being able to fully unleash Shunko and fight unrestrainedly excited Yoruichi.
"Shunko!"
Yoruichi shouted.
Boom!
A powerful Reiatsu erupted from Yoruichi's body.
Simultaneously, Yoruichi's clothes instantly burst apart! After activating Shunko, her orange garments exploded, revealing the black, shoulder-exposing, form-fitting combat suit underneath.
Moreover, high-density, compressed Kido, like lightning, coiled around Yoruichi's shoulders.
Then, Yoruichi extended her left hand, fingers curled, palm aimed at Toshiro. Powerful Reiatsu materialized, gathering in her hand like a storm of thunder and lightning.
Clang!
Facing Yoruichi's imminent attack, Toshiro drew his Zanpakuto for the first time, standing ready.
"Thunder Strike!"
Yoruichi chanted lightly.
Boom!
High-density compressed Reiatsu transformed into a violent force, blasting towards Toshiro.
Seeing this, Toshiro instantly swung his Zanpakuto, unleashing a Kenatsu to meet Yoruichi's attack.
Boom!
Toshiro's Kenatsu collided with Yoruichi's 'Thunder Strike.'
However, after holding for a moment, Toshiro's blade pressure was shattered by Yoruichi's Thunder Strike.
Although Yoruichi's Thunder Strike had its power partially neutralized after breaking Toshiro's Kenatsu, it stubbornly continued towards Toshiro.
Seeing this, Toshiro frowned slightly and immediately used Shunpo to evade Yoruichi's attack.
Boom!
After Toshiro dodged, Yoruichi's Thunder Strike completely obliterated the cluster of buildings behind where Toshiro had been standing.
Swish!
Toshiro's figure flashed, suddenly appearing in front of Yoruichi, then slashed at her with his sword.
Yoruichi reacted instantly, her right fist wrapped in high-density compressed Kido, punching towards Toshiro's Zanpakuto.
Clang!
Toshiro's Zanpakuto struck Yoruichi's fist, producing a metallic clang.
Then, Toshiro felt a powerful force transmitted from Yoruichi's fist. His body involuntarily staggered backward.
Tap tap tap!!
Toshiro retreated several steps before regaining his footing.
Yoruichi only swayed a couple of times before steadying herself, then flashed forward, charging rapidly towards Toshiro.
"Hah!"
Yoruichi shouted, using Hakuda to launch a storm-like assault on Toshiro.
A sky full of fist and leg shadows, dense as raindrops, enveloped Toshiro.
Toshiro also used his Zanpakuto to counterattack continuously.
Clang clang clang clang!
The collisions between Yoruichi's fists and feet and Toshiro's Zanpakuto produced a series of metallic clangs.
Moreover, as they fought, Toshiro actually began falling into a disadvantage.
Seeing himself at a disadvantage, Toshiro suddenly slashed out with a Kenatsu, breaking free from Yoruichi's onslaught. Then, with light steps, he used Shunpo to create some distance between them.
'Did I perhaps get a bit too overconfident?'
Toshiro looked at Yoruichi not far away, frowning slightly.
After using Shunko, Yoruichi's speed and strength increased dramatically. Although Toshiro still held a slight advantage in speed, Yoruichi's overall strength had clearly reached a level surpassing that of an ordinary Captain.
While Toshiro's true strength far surpassed Yoruichi's, currently, he hadn't even released his Zanpakuto. Facing a fully powered Yoruichi at Advanced Captain-level, it was inevitable he would fall into a disadvantage.
'Should I release my Zanpakuto?'
Toshiro hesitated internally.
This time, Toshiro just wanted to witness the strength of the Goddess of Flash. He didn't plan to engage in an earth-shattering battle with her.
"Hey! What's wrong, Toshiro-chan? Giving up already?"
"It seems the Vice-Captain Commander of the Gotei 13 and Captain of the 10th Division are only at this level. And what's this about being hailed as comparable to the strongest Shinigami, Captain-Commander Yamamoto? I think you've just been boasting about yourself!"
Having been suppressed by Toshiro earlier, even her prideful speed surpassed by him, Yoruichi couldn't help feeling quite frustrated. So now, finally gaining the upper hand, she couldn't resist getting a bit carried away, actively taunting Toshiro.
Hearing Yoruichi's sarcastic remarks, Toshiro felt his temples throbbing with anger.
"You...!"
"Fine! I'll take this fight a bit more seriously!"
Toshiro said gravely.