Chapter 76: The Second Attacker
The white-haired man lay in a pile of rubble, struggling to lift his head as blood seeped from his mouth. A sense of disbelief washed over him.
His silk-threaded armor, along with the Zanpakutō that covered his right arm like a gauntlet, had been completely shattered and fallen away. His body fared no better.
A gaping, bloody hole had torn through his abdomen, his internal organs nowhere to be found.
And Masatsuki Aozaki had done it all with his bare hands.
The white-haired man's mouth hung open in shock. He panted heavily, his face twisted in panic and fear.
Seeing the extent of his injuries, Masatsuki Aozaki relaxed slightly. He rolled his shoulder, wincing at the pain, and let out a sharp hiss before grinning.
"Looks like you're in bad shape. I really did go all out, but I still couldn't shatter your body with a single hit."
"As expected, I'm still nowhere near Master's level."
The white-haired man let out a muffled groan, coughing up a mouthful of blood.
Bracing a hand against the ground, he slowly pushed himself back until he was leaning against a nearby wall, slumping down to sit.
"...The Captain-Commander's Sōkotsu truly lives up to its name. I never imagined it could be so terrifying."