Chapter 64 - Torrent (1/2)

Harribel raised her blade and pointed it at Itachi. From her blade, she fired a yellow projectile of reiatsu at high speed. Itachi quickly sidestepped the projectile, as Harribel suddenly appeared in front of him.

Harribel slashes at Itachi, creating a large wave of yellow reiatsu that envelops him. Suddenly, the wave of reiatsu dispersed in front of her as an invisible wall of reiatsu was blocking the attack from making contact with Itachi. In response, Harribel quickly backed away as Itachi swung his blade, narrowly missing her face.

”Lord Aizen mentioned you were the one who took down Ulquiorra and Tousen. You're still holding back. Trying to save your strength for Aizen? Or perhaps you don't want to use your stronger attacks as your friends nearby may be caught in it.” Harribel mentioned, referring to the lieutenants who were nearby and healing Rangiku after Toshiro managed to trap Ayon in a tower of Ice.

”The same goes for you…” Itachi said, referring to her three fraccion that were still bȧrėly alive but encased in ice. ”It appears my previous ȧssumptions about the Arrancar were wrong and that there are some who understand camaraderie.”

Without another word, both Itachi and Harribel vanished from their spots and reappeared at an emptier part of the city.

”It's quite a shame, Uchiha Itachi, that you are my enemy and that I will have to end you here with my full power.” Harribel stated as she raised her blade in front of her.

”Destroy, Tiburon”

A fierce yellow reiatsu swamped the area as Harribel emerged in her changed form, with a heart shaped surge of water surrounding her. Her mask remnants were now mostly gone, with only a few remaining serving as a collar and partially covering her brėȧsts. Two shark fin-like spaulders were on her shoulders and her blade became massive and took the shape of a shark tooth.

A faint smile appeared on Itachi's face upon seeing Harribel's resurreccion. It was shark-like and reminded him of his previous acquaintance, Kisame. Yet despite the appearance, Harribel's and Kisame's philosophies were completely opposite of each other. To Harribel's surprise, Itachi began quickly weaving hand signs.

”Fire Style, Fireball Jutsu!”

”La Gota!”

The giant ball of flames collided with the dense shot of water, creating an explosion of hot steam that covered the area. From the steam, several more large fireballs emerged, all of which were shot down quickly by Harribel.

”This can't be all that you're capable of.” Harribel commented with her blade raised in front of her to block more attacks.

”Hado 63: Raikoho!”

Suddenly a large blast of electricity traveled through the steam, its range greatly amplified by the steam's conductivity.

”Gahhhh!!” Harribel let out a yell as she was shocked by the attack. With her massive sword, she swung at the attack with her reiatsu, dispelling it and clearing the steam out of the area.

”Cascada!” Harribel raised her massive sword up above her. From the skies out of nowhere, a massive torrent of water fell towards Itachi.