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Chapter 2869: Let Aizen exchange the manga for something of equal value!

Chapter 2869: Let Aizen exchange the manga for something of equal value!

The sunset on August 28th was like a dreamlike tapestry, spreading freely across the sky.

Every hue seems to tell a story of the tenderness of dusk.

However, it stood out starkly from the deathly silence of the multiverse battle arena.

"Seriously, Hancock actually lost to that slovenly, smelly man!"

Inside the Rainbow Cloud VIP box, Perona, whose soul had left her body, floated in the air with an unhappy expression.

Below, Yami's large sword was already pressed against Hancock's neck as she lay on the ground.

This also means that the ninth and tenth place winners of this year's 'Top 100 Competition' have been officially announced.

"After all, she's only seventeen years old this year. But I didn't expect that the other party wouldn't even use their 'demon form.' It seems the gap between them is indeed quite large."

As the eldest sister in this group of women, fourteen-year-old Yamato murmured thoughtfully.

"I wonder what strong opponents I'll face when I participate in the competition, and what ranking I can achieve at eighteen."

The peacock sitting next to the lark behind him laughed and said:

"I'll participate with you then; we'll be sixteen then, which will meet the participation requirements~"

Reiju couldn't help but suggest, "Isn't it too early? I feel like it will be very difficult. Why don't we wait another four years and be together? That way, we should have a better chance of success."

Hibari smiled nonchalantly: "The rule is that only the top ten are banned from participating again, so I can participate in two consecutive years."

Just then, Charlotte Linlin suddenly spoke up: "Perona, we should go back."

"Why?" Perona looked at her teacher in confusion.

Charlotte Linlin gently reminded her, "Have you forgotten what day it is tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow is Wednesday. Oh—, I know!"

Perona realized what was happening and quickly flew back to her body, gracefully standing up while holding 'Kumasi'.

Where are you going?

Not far away, Luffy, who was chatting with Page One, asked curiously.

"Hooray hooray hooray~, I'm going back to Wanoka Island~"

Perona waved happily.

Tomorrow I'll be able to see 'Mr. Death', 'Brother Subaru', and 'Brother Joseph' again at the Council of Stars.

However, before that, I need to go to the Imperial Workshop to retrieve the Imperial Arms that was custom-made for Joseph's brother.

Not long after.

Taking advantage of the convenience of 'natural portals'.

Charlotte Linlin took Perona back to the top courtyard of the Yin-Yang Bureau's Spiral City.

The former took advantage of the latter sitting opposite him playing with a purple glove.

He casually took a book from the drawer and placed it on the table.

"what is this?"

Perona's gaze was quickly drawn to the blond boy holding a knife on the cover.

Because the black clothes the other person was wearing were very similar to those worn by Mr. Aizen.

But there was no white haori draped over the shoulders.

"Bleach"

"This is a comic book that the World Government discovered on 'Gintama Planet'."

Charlotte Linlin gave a meaningful smile.

"It has been confirmed that the characters and stories in these comics have corresponding real-world counterparts."

"And this book is about the world where Aizen Sousuke lived."

"Ah?"

Perona covered her mouth in surprise after hearing this, and quickly picked it up to examine it.

"Kurosaki Ichigo of Karakura Town. What's so strange about him being able to see ghosts?"

Charlotte Linlin explained, "Perona, we starfish people are different. Most people in the world, except for a few with psychic abilities, can't actually see souls."

Perona listened and nodded, "I see. The Shinigami from Soul Society is indeed just as Aizen-sensei said before."

Then he looked at Charlotte Linlin and asked:

"Teacher, do you want me to take this manga to Mr. Aizen?"

Charlotte Linlin replied, "No, Mama wants you to tell him that such a thing exists, and then have him exchange it for something he thinks is equivalent."

"So next you need to write down the contents of the comic and then tell the other person what they can see, and calculate as much as you can."

Okay~

Although Perona was only ten years old, she was much smarter than the average child and thus could recognize the value in it.

"Are there any comics related to the world that Subaru and Joseph live in?"

"There's no Subaru Natsuki, but Joseph Joestar has a manga series called 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'."

As they were talking, Charlotte Linlin took out a second book.

"However, the story inside is about George Joestar, who is Joseph's grandfather."

Perona flipped through a few pages out of curiosity, but quickly lost interest and picked up "The Horizon" again.

"Compared to vampires and such, I still prefer 'Death' a bit more."

"Eh, is this what they call 'illusion'?"

Charlotte Linlin said, "These comics can't be taken away for now, so you can stay here for the night."

That night.

Perona lay sprawled on the soft bed, completely disregarding her image.

Various snacks, desserts, and drinks were scattered around.

He was holding the "Bleach" comic book in his hands.

Completely immersed in the story known as Soul Society and Karakura Town.

"Horo horo horo~"

"So Zanpakuto have Shikai and Bankai~"

"I wonder what Aizen's Zanpakuto looks like?"

Before we knew it.

The hands of the wall clock had quietly passed 1:30 a.m.

Until drowsiness came in waves.

She rubbed her sore eyes, yawned widely, and fell into a deep sleep while hugging her beloved 'Kumashi'.

Until about eight o'clock in the morning.

The rising sun shone through the window and onto the quilt.

Perona suddenly opened her eyes.

But the first thing she did upon waking up was not to get out of bed and wash up.

Instead, he instinctively grabbed the comic book that was next to his pillow.

Continue watching with great interest.

He is clearly fascinated by it.

Even the top 100 competition, which started promptly at 10 a.m.

She didn't even bother to pay attention.

I only glanced up when I heard the host Gaz's enthusiastic commentary.

"Asta vs. Bang?"

"Oh, it's that noisy guy, and the other one is a middle-aged man who looks really tough and handsome."

Perona muttered something and then buried her eyes back into the comic book.

They had absolutely no intention of seriously watching the game.

at the same time.

Inside the Multiverse Duel Arena of Duel City

The atmosphere had already reached its peak, like oil boiling over a raging fire.

"Mada-da—!"

Accompanied by the signature deafening roar.

Asta gripped the Demon Slayer Sword tightly, charging towards Bang like a rampaging black bull, leaving deep craters in the crumbling concrete.

However, faced with such a powerful and overwhelming attack, capable of splitting mountains and breaking peaks, Bangu, dressed in a black and white Tang suit, appeared calm and composed.

"The youthful vigor is commendable, but fighting isn't just about brute strength."

Bang drew mysterious arcs with both hands in front of him.

A deep blue flowing water effect begins to linger on your fingertips.

Just as the broad, black blade was about to cleave down.

He shifted his body slightly to the side, his palm brushing against the sword like a butterfly flitting among flowers.

There was no dull, head-on collision, only smooth, flowing traction and deflection.

【laugh--】

Asta felt as if the power he had poured into the sword had been striking a slippery ball of cotton.

At the same time, an irresistible, gentle force rebounded from the hilt of the sword.

He stumbled forward and lost his balance.

Asta's eyes widened, and he immediately let out a gasp.

"what?!"