CHAPTER 475: CHAPTER 475: REINS OF CONTROL

"Okay, I take it back. It seems that Hollowfication is indeed not inferior to Arrancarization in terms of power."

Nelliel couldn’t help but show a look of surprise as she sensed the surge of Reiatsu from Zaraki Kenpachi once again. That increase in Reiatsu was in no way inferior to Arrancarization.

Her gaze was fixed firmly on Zaraki Kenpachi. The monster that had gradually become her kind was actually making her feel a sense of threat.

"If it weren’t for Masatsuki, I wouldn’t have been able to reach this level."

Masatsuki Aozaki remained silent, but gave her a loving look. His eyes were full of tenderness and love, as if he was overjoyed at her modesty. Not being jealous was one of this knight’s beautiful qualities.

While holding Nelliel’s hand in a show of comfort, Masatsuki Aozaki used his spiritual perception to feel Kenpachi Zaraki’s insane Reiatsu.

Kenpachi Zaraki was truly a natural-born monster. The instant he completed his Hollowfication, his Reiatsu, while not yet reaching the next dimension, had already climbed to an extremely terrifying level.

Masatsuki Aozaki secretly marveled in his heart. He had conducted many Hollowfication experiments, but Kenpachi Zaraki was the first subject to make him feel such a powerful Reiatsu.

If he were given a Hōgyoku, who knows what he would become.

When Retsu Unohana Hollowficated, her Reiatsu was only ordinary First-Class Spiritual Power, which was obviously weaker than Kenpachi Zaraki’s at the moment. And now, Kenpachi Zaraki’s Reiatsu had surpassed Retsu Unohana’s Hollowfication and reached a new height.

"Roar!!"

With a deafening roar, a crimson pillar of light flashed out.

The Arrancars all narrowed their eyes, sensing the familiar Reiatsu. They knew what this light meant—

Cero!

There was no doubt about it, this was a Cero! But this was just a Common Hollow technique, yet the pressure surpassed the "Gran Rey Cero" used by most of the Espada!

This was the advantage of being top-tier—even a basic skill could unleash significant power.

The Arrancar had evolved from Menos, so naturally they understood the source of Cero’s power.

"Really, he used Cero on me right away. Does this brat even respect his Aniki?"

Masatsuki Aozaki casually waved his hand, knocking away the terrifying pillar of light.

This training ground is blessed with multiple enchantments laid down by the Kidō Corps. The Cero, which could absolutely destroy a metropolis in the outside world, could only blow a crater several dozen meters wide here.

"There are so many of us here, but he only attacks you. Doesn’t that just show that you’re the only one he cares about?"

Aizen said nonchalantly.

To be honest, he didn’t feel that there was anything wrong with what he said. If someone really asked why Kenpachi Zaraki only attacked Masatsuki Aozaki, he would answer without hesitation:

"Instinct."

Defeating Masatsuki Aozaki and fighting with Masatsuki Aozaki to his heart’s content was undoubtedly his obsession.

A fixation that he can’t let go of even if he becomes a monster!

"Can you not use words that are so easily misleading? People who don’t know would think this guy has designs on the Captain-Commander."

Masatsuki Aozaki stuck out a finger, and a flash of black and white Reiatsu appeared. The chaotic light pillar slammed down on Kenpachi Zaraki with a bang, sending him straight into the ground.

Hearing the roar from underground, Masatsuki Aozaki said with a smile,

"I guess we’ll have to wait a while. With this guy’s strength, the Kidō Corps’ barrier won’t last long, so we have to minimize the damage."

"Anyone of you interested in going up there and giving it a try?"

"Masatsuki, let me do it, let me do it!"

Lilynette tugged on Starrk and ran up to Masatsuki Aozaki, waving her hand in front of his face, her eyes full of excitement.

"You... can do it?"

Masatsuki Aozaki looked at her doubtfully, obviously not quite believing in her abilities.

"What kind of look is that? Watch this, this is the new power I’ve gained after fusing with Hōgyoku."

Lilynette waved her hand, and with a pop sound, her other hand slapped Starrk, making a crisp sound.

Judging from Starrk’s face, which was twisted in pain, it was hard to tell if it really hurt or not.

"Give Chase, Los Lobos!"

The next moment, to everyone’s astonished gaze, the dispirited old man sitting on the ground next to her suddenly became ethereal, turning into a spiritual particle storm that swept toward Lilynette.

A large amount of Reishi gathered around Lilynette, and then a pillar of light suddenly appeared—and disappeared.

With the light gone, she was a different person entirely.

The little girl, who was only a little over 1.4 meters tall, had suddenly turned into a tall and elegant young woman, almost 1.8 meters tall.

Her white uniform disappeared, as if she had put on a black fur coat.

Reiatsu seeped out of her body, fluttering like blue flames.

Lilynette was particularly pleased, shaking her long, supple blue hair behind her back. As if she had remembered something, she gave a mischievous smile.

Without hesitation, she kissed Masatsuki Aozaki on the cheek and said,

"Look, Masatsuki, look at my body, which is different from before. Do you still dare to say that I am a cute type of girl?"

Masatsuki Aozaki looked at that body, which had changed from the most familiar to the most unfamiliar.

Well, the legs have become longer, and the hair looks good, too.

But this heart... hasn’t improved at all!

In the past, the body type complemented the heart, and it could be said to be just right, with a kind of harmonious beauty. There was no problem at all describing it as cute.

But now the body has grown, and the heart has only improved a little...

So, with an expressionless face, Masatsuki Aozaki spat out:

"The advantages of the past have now become disadvantages!"

"If you ask me, I actually found the earlier appearance more pleasing. I prefer it."

"Huh!?"

Lilynette froze for a moment.

This guy actually liked the way she looked before better!?

Her face flushed red instantly, and she yelled angrily,

"You’re such a nuisance, you wait and see. I’m going to go find that crazy guy and deal with you later."

"Deal with me? Okay, I’ll be waiting!"

Masatsuki Aozaki grinned, showing a wicked smile.

Everyone knows each other’s strengths and weaknesses, so how could he not know what to expect from this little girl?

Lilynette held her dual pistols in both hands and charged forward like a happy little she-wolf, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

This was her first time leading a battle after Resurrección!

It was the first time she had met Masatsuki Aozaki, and after being reminded by him, she and Starrk had already made a similar attempt before.

Starrk, to put it bluntly, was a complete Kyōraku Shunsui.

For him, fighting was a huge pain, and he could never feel the same sense of exhilaration as the other Hollows.

He would rather switch places with Lilynette and become the twin pistols in her hands than fight.

But Lilynette was different from him. The girl was much more active than that decadent old man!

So after that day, they quickly reached a consensus.

It would be great if they could switch roles!

Unfortunately, all the attempts over the years ended in failure.

It wasn’t until Lilynette integrated the Hōgyoku that she finally managed to take control!