The purple gleam condensed like a sword, bursting forth with sharp intent!
Muramasa extended his hand. Though his face was cold, a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes.
A few days ago in Karakura Town, he'd once entered Candle Dragon's inner Zanpakutō world.
But at that time, the Candle Dragon he contacted was a being that looked down upon all things in the world.
Even an existence worthy of the word 'great.'
However, at this moment after completing full materialization, though the power on this girl before him had exactly the same aura—
It was far, far weaker than what Muramasa had sensed back then.
Whether soul density or power's oppressive force, they were completely not on the same level.
So the instant he saw her, Muramasa could deduce—
It seemed that because of separating from her master, this Zanpakutō named "Candle Dragon" had weakened.
Though this situation would also appear to some extent with other materialized Zanpakutō, such a gap had never occurred before.
Therefore, Muramasa felt contempt.
This wasn't a collaborator he'd anticipated. But rather a puppet sufficient to be controlled.
Just like the other Zanpakutō here. No difference whatsoever.
So Muramasa decided to completely dominate her.
Whoosh!
Five gleaming sword-lights instantly rushed to Candle Dragon's chest.
These purple lights weren't illusory radiance. But solid blades extending from his fingertips.
Once they touched the Zanpakutō's soul interior, Muramasa could use the 'Hookless Pearl' to control it to the maximum degree.
However, just as the blades were about to touch the girl's chest, something no one expected suddenly happened!
She didn't dodge or move at all. But those five purple blades suddenly exploded with a blast-like sound the instant before contact!
Immediately after, the five blades suddenly shot out in different directions. Not a single one could touch her skin!
Muramasa's gaze immediately flickered. His pupils contracting.
What?!
They actually redirected...?!
Wait! This wasn't the blades redirecting!
But rather—
Only now did Muramasa suddenly notice that somehow his palm had been completely severed!!
From the wrist, the entire palm directly broke off. Falling toward the ground!!
At this moment, everyone around's attention also instantly shifted from Candle Dragon to Muramasa.
When they saw the severed arm, everyone's gazes immediately became shocked.
When...?!
Candle Dragon... when did she do it?!
They completely hadn't seen her move. Nor felt any spiritual pressure aura...!
What was even more bizarre—at Muramasa's wrist cross-section, not a trace of blood or spiritual particles leaked out.
On it was a pale white air wall that completely sealed the wound!
Realizing this, Muramasa immediately narrowed his eyes and looked over.
However, before he could speak, the girl opposite smiled and spoke:
"Hehe, fortunate."
"If your blood had splattered out... that would be a bit troublesome."
!
Muramasa's gaze immediately sharpened. Then with a flash step he distanced himself from Candle Dragon. His palm also rapidly flying up from the ground.
While reattaching his palm, Muramasa spoke heavily:
"You... when did you swing your blade?"
He couldn't understand how within his line of sight Candle Dragon could activate her power at such high speed!
Hearing this, the girl tilted her head slightly. Still narrowing her eyes with a light laugh:
"Yes, when did I swing the blade?"
She repeated the question. Then raised her head. Speaking softly:
"Even if Muramasa-san asks me this question, I don't know either. After all—"
"From the beginning, everywhere here has already been... my blade."
?!
As her words fell, not just Muramasa—everyone's hearts suddenly jumped.
They heard the girl continue laughing:
"So there's no need to question me like this."
"The reason your palm broke off at this moment wasn't me swinging a blade."
"It's just..."
"Muramasa-san, you actively ran into my blade."
!!
As her words fell, everyone around's thoughts fell into brief stagnation.
Ran into the blade?
Could she turn all the flowing air here into blades?!
At this moment, everyone couldn't help but feel a chill rise up their backs.
The cave fell into deathly silence.
If what Candle Dragon said was true, then they at this moment might all be in a state of having blades at their throats!
Absolute disadvantage!
After a moment, Muramasa slightly raised his eyes. Looking at the girl darkly.
"Playing mysterious. What exactly is your purpose?"
"If like them, you also chose to betray your own master... betray that Soul Reaper..."
"Then you should have absolutely no reason to threaten us, right?"
"As a fellow Zanpakutō, you should know that Soul Reapers are our common enemy!"
"We can be companions."
Muramasa stared at the girl. Speaking heavily.
But at the same time, he was still secretly using his brainwashing power on Candle Dragon.
After witnessing her power just now, Muramasa knew that directly clashing with her held no benefit for him.
Only by dominating her was the best way to win.
But the instant he began using brainwashing, the girl's expression suddenly shifted slightly.
Immediately after, she suddenly lifted her chin slightly. The smile on her face actually began gradually fading.
Then those narrowed eyes also began slowly opening.
And finally, when her eyes fully opened, those black pupils blazingly transformed into brilliant golden eyes. With lightning exploding within them!
At this moment, that gentle smile on her face also completely disappeared!
Replacing it was coldness like an iceberg. And a dragon's arrogance!
She floated in the air. Eyes lowered. Looking down at Muramasa with cold, indifferent eyes.
At this moment, the pale white radiance enveloping her body blazingly transformed into continuously bursting lightning!
Her temperament also completed a 180-degree transformation!
No longer a gentle, tranquil girl. But as if she'd become an empress descending upon this place!
Seeing this, including Muramasa, all the Zanpakutō completely froze.
And just then, she spoke indifferently:
"You say I'm like you trash... chose to betray my master?"
"Hmph, are you looking down on me?"
"Muramasa."
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