Free Web NovelChapter 875: Chapter 876: Fierce as a Tiger
While Ethan was still wondering whether the Second Division should change its name, Yoruichi had already grabbed a set of clothes, changed into it, and returned.
When Kisuke made these form-fitting outfits, he specifically created several different styles. Ethan was certain these were all Yoruichi’s suggestions. After all, once the clothes were made, she would definitely be the first to try them on, so of course she would request styles she liked.
For example, the set she was currently wearing had a top similar to a one-piece swimsuit, paired with arm guards that covered almost her entire arms, and long socks that reached her thighs.
Ethan really wanted to complain. Leaving the shoulders aside, why was such a vulnerable area not properly protected? However, this was Yoruichi’s personal preference. She simply liked dressing this way.
On her feet were white boots that covered her calves, forming a sharp contrast with the black form-fitting outfit. According to Kisuke’s introduction, besides being lightweight, these boots could also reduce vibration and sound to a certain extent, making them very suitable for the Onmitsukido.
"How is it?"
Yoruichi performed a few simple punches and kicks, then smiled and nodded at Kisuke.
"Not bad. It doesn’t restrict movement at all, and there’s no sense of restraint." She moved her feet again and added, "These shoes are very light too. Just like this outfit, you can barely feel them."
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Listening to her evaluation, Ethan wanted to complain again. Could it be that wearing this felt like wearing nothing?
He turned his head to look. Besides the style Yoruichi was wearing, there were also more conventional full-coverage designs, divided into tops and pants. The tops included sleeveless vest styles and long sleeves, and even the necklines had options, some covering the neck and some leaving it exposed.
The arm guards came in long versions that reached the upper arms and medium versions that only protected the forearms. Combined with different tops, they could be freely mixed and matched according to personal preference. freewebnovel.cσ๓
Even the white boots had longer versions. Kisuke, are you planning to open a clothing store?
"This is really good. If all the female Soul Reapers in the Gotei 13 wore this, it would be quite a sight."
While Ethan focused on the styles and Kisuke focused on the wearing experience, Shunsui, as a normal man, focused on the visual effect. He was already considering taking a few sets back for his lieutenant, Yadomaru Lisa.
Regardless of whether the original intention was to make combat more convenient, these form-fitting outfits that highlighted one’s figure, when worn by agile and well-proportioned female Soul Reapers, really did lift one’s mood.
After moving around for a while, Yoruichi was satisfied with how the outfit felt, but she cared more about its durability. After all, the main reason she had Kisuke make these clothes was because her previous outfits were always torn apart by Ethan.
"Well... I can demonstrate the actual effect."
"No need for that. Let’s just go to the dojo."
Dojos were standard in the Gotei 13. All Soul Reapers needed to fight. Even members of the Fourth Division, who focused on healing, had to be capable of self-defense. In their free time, the most common activity was training.
This had nothing to do with ambition. The work of a Soul Reaper was dangerous. They never knew when they might encounter a powerful enemy. In such an environment, they had no choice but to constantly improve themselves.
"You’re going to..."
Kisuke looked at Yoruichi, worried she planned to test the outfit by sparring with him.
"Didn’t you see I specifically brought Ethan?"
"Oh, I see."
Kisuke clapped his hands happily and volunteered to lead the way.
"Wait."
Yoruichi’s sudden "Wait" gave Ethan a bad feeling. Unfortunately, before he could react, she was already pointing at the remaining outfits.
"Ethan, you change into one too. That way, we can better determine the defensive performance of this outfit."
Ethan looked at the form-fitting clothes in front of him and made a final attempt.
"Can I not wear it?"
He was not a Saiyan, nor did he work for Frieza. Why should he wear this?
"Unless you compensate me for all my ruined clothes. Come on, try it. It feels quite comfortable."
You’re lying. Didn’t you say you could barely feel it?
Shaking his head helplessly, Ethan chose the most ordinary set, long pants with a vest-style top. After arriving at the dojo and changing, he stood opposite Yoruichi in the center.
"Just Hakuda, or are there other rules?"
He stretched a little. He had expected some restriction after putting it on, but just as Yoruichi said, the outfit was not uncomfortable at all and was quite breathable.
"Didn’t expect it, Ethan, but you have a good physique."
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Yoruichi seemed not to hear his question at all. Her eyes sparkled as she looked him up and down.
"Want me to strike a few poses so you can take a closer look?"
"Oh yes, yes. First, pose like this."
She straightened her body, raised her arms, crossed them behind her head as if resting on them, tilted her face slightly, and gently bit her lip.
"I’m absolutely not doing that pose."
"How boring." Yoruichi returned to normal and waved her hand. "Anything goes except Zanpakuto."
"Just that? Got it."
Ethan casually showed an impatient expression, as if saying, hurry up so I can go eat. However, Yoruichi was not provoked at all. She knew he was deliberately trying to lure her into attacking first. If she rushed in, she would fall into his trap.
The scene fell into a stalemate. In the end, Yoruichi could not hold back and made the first move.
She realized this could not continue. Ethan could easily drag it out for half a day. To start the fight, she had to attack.
Blue light flickered around her fist, releasing Reiatsu so intense that even the two captains watching, Shunsui and Kisuke, felt the pressure. Ethan immediately understood that this move would be hard to block.
Not only hard to block, but impossible to dodge.
Because of Ethan’s previous casual remarks, Yoruichi had learned many strange techniques from him, including Spirit Gun Scatter, also known as Spirit Gun Shotgun.
This was a wide-area attack that could bombard groups head-on, and it could also be used against a single opponent, sealing off their escape routes.
The correct response was to create distance to reduce the number of scattered shots hitting oneself. If the distance was too short, one might take the full brunt of it, which would definitely not feel good.
As Ethan retreated, a barrage of blue light bullets covered the sky and rained down on him. The distance he created gave him time to respond.
Spirit Reflection Counter.
He spread his hands apart, condensing spiritual energy into a mirror. However, the reflected spirit bullets did not hit anything. Yoruichi had somehow moved behind him.
"Your speed has gotten even faster."
He felt her hand press onto his shoulder. A strange Reiatsu instantly enveloped his entire body, causing him to stiffen and lose the ability to react.
The duration was very short, just an instant, but it was enough for her to follow up.
"I’ve been training hard too."
Grabbing him, she flung him behind her. At the same time, the spiritual power in her hand erupted, prolonging his stiffness for another instant and forcing his arms to spread open, exposing his vital points and leaving him completely defenseless.
His body was stiff, but his thoughts were clear. He saw Yoruichi raise her hands above her head and bring them together. He also saw the intense spiritual power bursting from her claw-like hands.
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Unable to move, he could only watch as she flashed in front of him and wildly scratched across his body, finally grabbing his collar with both hands and tearing it apart.
"Whoa."
Ethan, whose top had been ripped to pieces, looked speechlessly at Yoruichi, who was whistling innocently, and at the two men on the sidelines struggling to suppress their laughter.
"Should I announce that you’ve won?"
"Should we use Tentei Kūra to announce it?"
"Isn’t that a bit too much?"
"It does seem excessive... but let’s announce it later. I haven’t had enough fun yet."
Yoruichi used Shunpo to appear before him again. This time it was not a claw strike but a hand blade. Blue Reishi condensed along her hand, forming a crescent arc with her swing.
Even if she was not using full power, Ethan did not dare take it head-on. He chose to dodge and extended his leg toward her lower body, not necessarily to hit her, but to prevent her from continuing the pursuit.
He gathered spiritual power into his fist, transforming the Reishi into flames. As he threw an upward punch, fierce flames erupted along with the motion. Although Yoruichi reacted quickly and avoided the heavy blow, she could not completely escape the surging flames.
They created distance again. Both focused on the area where the flames had brushed against her.
There was no damage at all. The black form-fitting top remained completely intact.
"Seems pretty good."
Just moments ago, she had easily torn Ethan’s vest apart and thought the durability was lacking.
Now it seemed the outfit was sturdy enough. This level of grazing did not harm the body underneath, and the suit itself showed no damage.
"Reaching this level should be sufficient."
After all, it was just clothing, not actual armor.
The test could have ended here. However, Yoruichi resumed her attacking stance and stared maliciously at the parts of Ethan that were still intact.
(To be continued.)
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