"I really can't stand those Xiguo people. If they had this kind of control during the pandemic, why would we have been under restrictions all the time?"
"I'm disgusted, brothers! We must retaliate this time!"
"Right! The Xiguo people want Ichigo dead! We can't just sit back and do nothing!"
"Let's go, brothers! Let's bet against Lan Da!"
After discussing in Ichigo's live stream, the Dongguo people immediately launched a countermeasure against Lan Da, betting tens of billions of game coins as well.
However, Ichigo inside was unaware of the external changes.
He only knew that his game coin reserves were about to increase again.
Originally, he had planned to have others bet on him this time, because facing Gin was still a battle where he absolutely wouldn't die, just like against Byakuya.
But thinking that he had just used this method last time, using it again might expose himself, so Ichigo didn't say anything.
Unexpectedly, even though he didn't say anything, people outside still bet on him.
'Who is it? So understanding?' Ichigo pondered.
However, the people present were completely unaware of the change on Ichigo's side.
Jindanbo was still trembling.
And Gin had walked up to everyone.
Smiling at Jindanbo holding up the gate, Gin said faintly:
"Ah, this won't do."
"You, a gatekeeper, how can you open the gate for Ryoka?"
As he spoke, since he had reached Bankai, which allowed release without an incantation, Gin's Zanpakuto, Shinso was suddenly fired at Jindanbo!
A brilliant silver light shot towards Jindanbo's arm!
Or rather... it was supposed to shoot towards Jindanbo's arm!
Because the moment Gin moved, Ichigo, sensing the Reiatsu Fluctuation, also moved!
Zangetsu was drawn again and swung down.
The draw slash taught by Isshin, Agitowari, slashed out an equally dazzling silver light, intercepting Gin's Shinso!
Clang!
A crisp metal clashing sound accompanied by bright sparks erupted in the void!
"What happened? Did they just exchange blows?"
Only then did the people behind Ichigo notice that Ichigo had already exchanged a blow with Gin silently and unnoticed!
Such a speed-of-light exchange was only clearly seen by two people and one cat present.
"Oh?" Looking at Ichigo standing on Jindanbo's shoulder, Gin's already fox-like face curved into an even deeper smile.
"You actually blocked my suddenly released Shinso?"
"It seems a quite remarkable Ryoka has arrived!"
"Then, how about this?" Gin became slightly more serious, aiming his short sword at Ichigo.
"Shoot to Kill, Shinso!"
As the words fell-
A silver streak suddenly brushed past Ichigo's ear!
"Ah! Kurosaki-kun!" Behind him, the slower-to-react Orihime exclaimed, watching the orange strands of hair falling from beside Ichigo's ear.
Simultaneously, a shallow blood mark appeared on Ichigo's left cheek, and blood flowed down!
Touching the blood on his face, Ichigo's expression turned grave.
But opposite him, the still smiling Gin was genuinely somewhat surprised.
Even though he hadn't gone all out, he was somewhat serious.
For Ichigo to dodge even such an attack meant his strength far exceeded expectations!
'In that case, let's observe a bit more!'
"So you are that Kurosaki Ichigo?" Gin asked with a smile.
"Correct, that's me!" Ichigo jumped down from Jindanbo's shoulder. "Any advice?"
"Advice? I wouldn't dare. But could you try entering from a different direction?"
Gin said nonchalantly: "After all, as a Captain of the Gotei 13, I really can't let you pass through here!"
After saying this, Gin fully released his Captain-level Reiatsu.
A strong wind suddenly arose, as if they had abruptly arrived in the deep sea. Immense pressure descended upon everyone!
"Damn it, such powerful Reiatsu!" Behind Ichigo, Uryu and the others were sweating under the pressure.
Hearing this, Ichigo frowned: "And if I insist?"
Simultaneously, Captain-level Reiatsu rose from Ichigo. The roaring wind from Gin's body was evenly matched with the roaring wind from Ichigo's body!
And the moment Ichigo released his Captain-level Reiatsu, everyone in the entire Seireitei with even a bit of strength sensed his presence.
"Ichigo!" In the Senzaikyu, Rukia was extremely excited!
At this moment, Renji was also extremely shocked, then couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "This Reiatsu... is it that Kurosaki Ichigo?"