Chapter 90: Instinct and Strategy

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Yamahiko was caught in a bitter struggle. His opponent fought on instinct, always able to choose the optimal response in combat to avoid danger and launch attacks.

Unable to surpass his opponent, Yamahiko gradually stopped attacking. He adopted a strategy of remaining unchanged to adapt to any changes, not taking the initiative to strike, focusing solely on defense. He shortened his movements, increased his speed, and successfully blocked all of the opponent's attacks.

Throughout this process, Yamahiko continuously observed his adversary. His opponent used instinct in combat, undoubtedly more powerful than himself in directly releasing abilities. The opponent's reaction speed and combat skills surpassed his own.

But is instinct really suitable for battle?

Just like Kenpachi Zaraki, who relies on instinctive combat with formidable reiatsu and physical strength, achieving unrivaled prowess.

But can Yamahiko's instincts really unleash his full combat power?

Squinting his eyes, Yamahiko had created some distance. Suddenly, he flashed and appeared in the distance, widening the gap.

"Are you scared?" Hollow Yamahiko, with a hurricane swirling around his hands and arms, charged again. However, just as he entered Yamahiko's proximity.

Boom

Next moment, the surroundings erupted into a resounding blast, and Hollow Yamahiko was enveloped in a burst of flames.

[ref - image]

Combination Kidō: Kyokkō, Shakkahō, and Fushibi.

[Kyokkō - To hide the Fushibi - image]

[Fushibi - To entangled - image]

[Shakkahō - Main Attack - image]

Hollow Yamahiko's instincts prompted him to dodge immediately, but instead of fleeing, he charged into the encirclement, allowing him to launch a direct attack on Yamahiko.

"Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)."

[EMP - img]

However, just as Hollow Yamahiko appeared in front of Yamahiko, an electromagnetic pulse scattered.

"Damn."

Seeing the thunderous explosion, Hollow Yamahiko understood what it was – an attempt to drive the thunderous energy to transform and create a magnetic field barrier. However, before the thunderous energy could gather, it was dispersed by Yamahiko.

Hollow Yamahiko was directly hit by the electromagnetic pulse, immediately feeling a scorching sensation inside his body. It was as if his organs were being incinerated, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

"How is this possible?"

Hollow Yamahiko widened his eyes.

Yamahiko shook his head and said, "Instinct makes you more powerful, but humans aren't just animals. We don't need to rely on instinct in battle."

Yamahiko's combination Kidō was not aimed at harming Hollow Yamahiko but rather to distract him, buying time to gather thunderous energy.

In the moment he rushed out of the encirclement, Yamahiko would release the electromagnetic pulse. Since Hollow Yamahiko shared Yamahiko's memories, he knew what it was and tried to use thunderous energy to transform a magnetic shield to resist.

However, Yamahiko could control the disappearance of the thunderous energy, preventing the formation of the opponent's magnetic shield. As a result, the electromagnetic pulse acted on Hollow Yamahiko.

"Damn, you sneaky brat."

Hollow Yamahiko spat out a mouthful of blood, looking weakened.

"Feeling the strength leaving your body, aren't you?"

Yamahiko swiftly emerged behind Hollow Yamahiko, thrusting the spear.

With the power provided by Fūjin Shunkō, Yamahiko's strike was immensely powerful, instantly connecting with the back of Hollow Yamahiko.

"Damn it."

Hollow Yamahiko couldn't evade in time; his body lunged forward, but in the next moment, a tornado shot out from Yamahiko's short spear. Boom.

The tornado struck Hollow Yamahiko's back, an explosion resounding as it sent him flying, breaking his spine, and he landed on a nearby roof.

Yamahiko tapped his toe and arrived in front of Hollow Yamahiko, who was lying on the ground. Hollow Yamahiko lifted his head and asked, "What kind of move is this again?"

Yamahiko explained, "This is the result of once again combining Hadō and Fūjin Shunkō. Hadō #58, Tenran, generates a massive hurricane toward the enemy. However, its inherent strength is not high, and its power against the enemy is relatively ordinary. The Fūjin Shunkō that I've trained is a more condensed, explosive tornado. Thus, I release the wind of the Shunkō in the manner of Tenran, which is astonishingly powerful and can be instantly unleashed."

[Tenran - img]

"Damn it, don't you dare face me head-on?" Hollow Yamahiko's eyes were filled with resentment.

Yamahiko smiled and said, "You said it yourself, you fight with instinct, coupled with all my abilities that you can use. I am not your match at all. So, I can't defeat you directly. I can only weaken and defeat you by preparing in advance, setting traps, and using your instinct as bait."

Faced with the combination of Kido, Hollow Yamahiko instinctively avoided explosions by using the optimal strategy of not retreating but advancing, providing conditions for his second attack. This is instinct.

Faced with the attack from behind by Yamahiko, Hollow Yamahiko directly lunged forward to evade. This, too, is instinct.

Using traps to make the opponent act on instinct, strategically setting up against instincts to make the opponent fail.

That was Yamahiko's strategy.

Hollow Yamahiko looked at Yamahiko and said, "I admit, this time I lost to you, but I will come back. At that time, you won't defeat me so easily."

"We'll see when the time comes," Yamahiko yawned and stabbed the opponent with his spear.

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At this moment, Yamahiko's entire right arm and right chest were covered by white armor.

Kensei Muguruma wielded a combat knife and deftly swung it, creating a bloody gash on Yamahiko's right shoulder.

[Kensei's Shikai - img]

This was the Shikai of Kensei Muguruma's Zanpakuto, "Tachikaze" (Earth-Severing Wind).

However, in an instant, Yamahiko's injuries rapidly healed, and he lunged toward Kensei Muguruma.

Kensei Muguruma turned his body, avoiding the attack, and in that moment, he stabbed a knife into Yamahiko's waist and abdomen.

Splurt.

The combat knife pierced through, but in the next moment, a voice echoed, "Be careful."

Kensei Muguruma raised his head only to find Yamahiko opening his mouth, and a sphere of red light condensed at the tip of his mask.

[For ref. - img]

There are two types of hollow mask: one with teeth and one that covers the entire face.

Ichigo Kurosaki, Shinji Hirako, Love Aikawa, and others with face masks with teeth can speak and make sounds.

[Ichigo Kurosaki, Shinji Hirako, Love Aikawa - Mask - img]

Lisa Yadōmaru, Kensei Muguruma, Mashiro Kuna, and others are of the non-toothed, fully covered type.

[Lisa Yadōmaru, Kensei Muguruma, Mashiro Kuna - Mask -img]

Yamahiko's mask on his face is more like a fully covered type, with only a horizontal line, somewhat similar to Lisa Yadomaru's mask, minus the vertical line of Kaname Tosen's mask.

[Kaname Tosen's mask - img]

The former's mask is cross-shaped, and the latter's mask has a vertical line. Yamahiko's mask has a horizontal line, providing visibility in the area of the eyes.

Above the mask, there is also a pointed tip that can release a Cero.

"Damn it."

Kensei Muguruma's figure flickered, rushing towards a distance. The next moment, a deep trench was left in the open space in front, and the entire barrier trembled.

"Time's up, let me take over."

Outside the barrier, Lisa Yadōmaru jumped into the battle, charging towards Yamahiko. The long knife in her hand directly cleaved towards Yamahiko's back.

[Lisa Yadōmaru - img]

However, as the long knife descended, a scream echoed, blood splattered, and Yamahiko fell to the ground.

Lisa Yadōmaru waited for Yamahiko to climb back up and continue their battle.

But a faint voice spoke, "Could you not just slash me directly?"

Yamahiko slowly lifted his head, and the mask on his face and the carapace on his arm gradually fell off, revealing a helpless expression.

After releasing the Cero, he regained consciousness, but before his carapace completely fell off, he was slashed.

Lisa Yadōmaru blushed and coughed, saying, "Sorry."

"It's okay, but I need healing." Yamahiko slowly sat up, leaving a wound on his back.

"Success, Ushōda, open the barrier."

Seeing this, Shinji Hirako raised an eyebrow. After the barrier opened, he was the first to jump in.

[Shinji Hirako - img]

"Kid, welcome..."

Shinji was about to greet, but with a bang, he was sent flying out. A figure appeared in his original position, saying, "Don't block the way, you bald dead man."

The owner of the figure was Hiyori Sarugaki. She looked at Yamahiko and said, "Kid, welcome to join the Visored."

"Hey, that's my line, isn't it?" Shinji Hirako said, holding his head.

Hiyori Sarugaki cursed directly, "Shut up, baldy."

"I've said it many times, I'm not bald."

"..."

Watching the two argue, Yamahiko smiled. So, this is the Visored?

Even though they were arguing, it was evident that they had a good relationship.

So, starting from today, he was a member of the Visored.

~End of the chapter~

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