Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

Chapter 279: NZNT: Chapter 279

Gonaldo said in a low voice, ”Opportunities are created, not found. If we remain passive, opportunity will never come to us. Believe me, no

Gonaldo said in a low voice, ”Opportunities are created, not found. If we remain passive, opportunity will never come to us. Believe me, no one understands opportunity better than I do!”

The four Hollows beside him nodded in agreement.

As the five Hollows plotted, Yusuke’s words sent a shockwave through them.

He announced, ”This gem, which enabled the five Espada replacements to achieve Arrancarization, is called the Hōgyoku, Las Noches’ most precious treasure. I will place it in the main hall of Las Noches Palace, available to those strong Hollows who wish to serve Las Noches and achieve Arrancarization.”

He continued, ”Furthermore, those who lack confidence need not worry. As long as you serve Las Noches diligently, you will have the opportunity to achieve Arrancarization!”

Yusuke’s words ignited the entire audience. Gonaldo and Devicca, along with the other three Hollows, were stunned. Was this the opportunity they had been waiting for?

”Heaven has granted us this chance! That Shinigami truly believes he has completely controlled Hueco Mundo, leaving such a precious treasure in such a place,” Gonaldo laughed.

Devicca, initially overjoyed, grew concerned. ”But Las Noches is heavily guarded. I hear Ulquiorra, out of boredom, likes to patrol constantly. If he catches us, we’re doomed.”

Gonaldo said gravely, ”Las Noches is well-guarded, but not impenetrable. We’ll find a way to infiltrate and obtain the Hōgyoku, then escape Hueco Mundo immediately.”

Devicca nodded. ”But even if we get the Hōgyoku, will we know how to use it?”

Gonaldo confidently waved his hand. ”Don’t worry. It’s merely the Hōgyoku. Once I have it, I’ll know how to use it! Trust me; no one understands the Hōgyoku better than I do!”

Devicca and the other three Hollows seemed infected by Gonaldo’s confidence. They envisioned a future where they obtained the Hōgyoku, achieved Arrancarization, defeated Yusuke and the Espada, and unified Hueco Mundo, their faces filled with longing.

On the other side of the spectator area, Hiyori asked, ”What’s a Hōgyoku? It sounds incredibly powerful! But is this Uchiha Yusuke an idiot? Leaving it in the palace like that? Doesn’t he fear it being stolen?”

Hirako looked serious. ”This Hōgyoku is undoubtedly a dangerous item. I sensed a similar spiritual pressure from Aizen. These individuals are conducting forbidden experiments in secret. Soul Society will never know peace.”

Lisa Yadōmaru nodded. ”Indeed. Revealing the Hōgyoku’s location in front of so many either demonstrates absolute confidence in Las Noches’ defenses or is a deliberate ’fishing’ tactic.”

Kensei Muguruma snorted. ”They’re all insidious. Back in the Gotei 13, I thought he and Aizen were good people. Turns out they’re cut from the same cloth.”

Lisa Yadōmaru pushed up her glasses. ”I’ve studied Las Noches’ laws. Speaking ill of him results in at least three months of confinement.”

Kensei was startled and glanced at Ulquiorra, seated in the fourth Espada position.

Noticing Ulquiorra’s subtle gaze, Kensei quickly shut his mouth.

Kensei, with his volatile temper, had frequently broken Las Noches’ laws, resulting in numerous punishments from Ulquiorra. He had developed a subconscious fear of Ulquiorra.

Confinement in Las Noches involved banishment to a completely dark, empty dimensional space, offering no means of passing the time except waiting for the punishment to end.

Normal humans could suffer a mental breakdown after three days. Even strong Shinigami or Hollows found it extremely unpleasant.

Perhaps a good beating would be a more preferable punishment for them.

After granting Arrancarization to the five Espada replacements, Yusuke returned to his seat. The five newly-Arrancarized replacements began familiarizing themselves with their newfound power.

They could feel a significant increase in spiritual pressure, enough to easily overwhelm their former selves even without Resurrección. The power of Resurrección was beyond their imagination.

”So, this is the power the Espada wield? With this, I can become an Espada!”

This thought arose in each of the five replacements, their eyes filled with fighting spirit as they looked towards the Espada seated above.

The Espada reacted differently to the replacements’ fighting spirit. Some showed disdain, others vigilance, and some remained impassive, as if unfazed.

Yusuke nodded, satisfied with their reactions.

”Five Espada replacements, it’s time to choose your opponents,” Yusuke announced calmly.

A Las Noches servant approached the arena with a box containing numbered slips. ”Esteemed members, this box contains slips numbered one to five, representing the order in which you will select your opponents. You may not choose the same opponent.”

After the draw, the order was determined, and each replacement chose their opponent.

Yusuke surveyed the crowd. ”The challengers have made their choices. Let us witness whether the Espada possess the strength to uphold their titles!”

”The first match: Luppi Antenor challenges the 10th Espada, Yammy Llargo.”

Except for Luppi, the remaining four replacements moved to the spectator area.

Yammy, enraged, stood up and roared, ”You stinking bitch! I’ll beat you to a pulp!”

Hearing Yammy’s pre-match trash talk, Yusuke coldly snorted from his seat.

Though soft, the sound struck Yammy, causing him to break out in a cold sweat and bow his head in fear.

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