Even though it was just a skeleton, everyone present could clearly sense the anger on Barragan Luisenbarn's skull-like face.
Dark purple flames swirled around him, whistling like a dense fog. His skeletal features flickered ominously through the fire, adding to the chilling pressure.
Barragan Luisenbarn lifted his gaze coldly, staring at Katerea Leviathan.
Boom!!
Suddenly, flames erupted from his body, surging into the sky and sweeping straight toward Katerea Leviathan!
Katerea folded her arms calmly across her chest. She lowered her gaze slightly, glancing at the oncoming flames with an expressionless face.
It was as if she didn't care at all—she didn't even bother to defend.
Just as the flames were about to engulf her, she spoke softly, "Ingvild."
Ingvild Leviathan trembled. She shut her eyes tightly, her lashes quivering. "I, I understand!"
Crash——
The moment she finished speaking—
The sound of waves echoed in everyone's ears.
Starrk furrowed his brows. "Feels like…"
"Something's coming…"
Woooosh——
The sound intensified, and the air grew damp, thick with moisture that seemed to fill all of Las Noches.
The next moment.
A vast ocean appeared!!
The sea surged forth, instantly extinguishing Barragan Luisenbarn's flames before they could even touch Katerea Leviathan.
Barragan Luisenbarn: "?"
Forget the terrifying presence of this ocean for a second…
His flames, which contained the concept of aging, were doused just like that?!
And...
It wasn't over yet!!
The endless tide swept across the entire Las Noches!
Seeing this, Starrk and the others immediately activated their spiritual pressure, taking to the air to avoid being swept away.
But…
Looking at the now-flooded palace, Starrk twitched. "Las Noches is... even more wrecked than before."
Previously, only part of it was damaged. But now...
Still...
Compared to Las Noches, he was more concerned about something else.
Starrk stared at the vast ocean below and muttered in disbelief, "To be able to change the environment like this..."
Changing the environment itself wasn't a big deal.
But…
This was Hueco Mundo.
Filling an area as vast as Las Noches with sea water… Even for him, that wasn't easy.
Yet...
His eyes locked on Ingvild Leviathan, who stood on the sea with a timid expression.
It was hard to imagine...
Such a terrifying scene was created by a girl who looked so weak and powerless.
Tier Harribel's expression turned serious as she said solemnly, "At the very least, she's on par with me."
And…
Her abilities were similar. Possibly…
Even greater than her own— Imperial Shark Empress.
Subconsciously, Harribel placed her hand on her Zanpakutō.
Buzz—
Harribel pressed her lips together.
Imperial Shark Empress…
She's trembling…
Indeed…
Ingvild…
That must be her name…
Her abilities were incredibly powerful.
Harribel evaluated her in her mind, then shook her head. "I might not be her match."
Starrk looked at her, clearly surprised. "That high of an evaluation?"
Harribel nodded silently.
Obviously, she didn't know that Ingvild Leviathan had almost zero combat experience.
Otherwise...
She would've never said that.
Starrk stroked his chin, narrowing his eyes slightly before turning to Barragan Luisenbarn. "Careful, you might get sunk here."
Barragan Luisenbarn: "…"
He wanted to respond, but…
What he saw in front of him left him speechless.
Why…
Why did a girl who seemed so weak possess such terrifying power?
Is this even logical?
Barragan stared at Ingvild Leviathan in disbelief, his eyes narrowing as he studied her.
"?"
Ingvild blinked innocently, then awkwardly averted her gaze.
Afraid...
Barragan Luisenbarn: "…"
Could you at least look a little more intimidating?
Otherwise...
People might think the flames I unleashed just now were pathetic.
"Hey! Skullhead!"
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez called out suddenly. "She's not underestimating you. She gave you a real monster to deal with."
He pointed at Katerea Leviathan, grinning with amusement.
Monster?
Who?
Ingvild blinked in confusion, eyes wide with uncertainty.
"Tch!"
Barragan snorted coldly, saying nothing more.
He didn't even bother to respond to Katerea Leviathan.
Instead, his gaze focused seriously on Ingvild.
"In that case…"
Barragan Luisenbarn growled, "I'll deal with you first!"
"Ah!"
Ingvild Leviathan shuddered before she could even react.
Barragan's figure disappeared in an instant.
The next moment.
A massive skull appeared right in front of Ingvild's eyes.
"!"
"Don't come any closer, aaaaaahhhhhh!!"
Ingvild let out a piercing scream, like a siren echoing from the depths of the ocean!
Buzz——
Barragan Luisenbarn felt a wave of dizziness as his skeletal frame trembled violently.
Creak. Creak.
The sound of bones grinding echoed like someone playing a broken violin.
What the hell is this?
Before he could process it, a massive shadow rose behind Ingvild Leviathan!
It blotted out the sky!!
The overwhelming presence made Barragan momentarily forget the searing pain in his bones.
"This is…"
The flames in his eye sockets flickered, and a profound sense of dread gripped his mind, transmitted directly through his spiritual pressure.
It was as if he was facing a mythical, higher being.
The shadow—Leviathan—looked down on him indifferently.
Barragan's bones went cold.
He couldn't move!
His body froze!
Boom!!
The next instant.
A terrifying whirlpool erupted from the sea beneath him and swallowed him whole, without any warning!
(To be continued.)
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