Retsu Unohana could clearly feel the intense fighting spirit contained within his movements.
It was just a pity that there was no longer the same sense of oppression as back then.
Recalling those years, he was alone, pursuing the joy of battle even if it meant fighting to the death.
But now, he had companions…
For a wild beast, these were undoubtedly a burden, meaningless emotional ties.
His former sharpness had gradually reined in; this state was not the battle Retsu Unohana had hoped for.
In such a situation, even if she won in the end, it would be meaningless.
Kenpachi did not understand the meaning of her words at all.
In his opinion, Retsu Unohana was simply inexplicable.
He was clearly on his way to Seireitei when his path was suddenly blocked.
Then, he heard the other party claim he was weak…
What else could this be but a madman?
Damn it!
If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't beat her…
Kenpachi gritted his teeth and shouted:
"Retsu Unohana, what's the point of being so evasive? I originally wanted to become a Shinigami!"
"What does it mean that my power is sealed?!"
"Literal meaning." Retsu Unohana glanced at him slightly, slowly sheathing her sword.
"Your brain is too simple; even if I explain it directly, you probably won't understand."
"Later, when you experience a life-or-death battle, you will naturally understand."
"I'm leaving now."
"After this meeting, I have clearly understood what stage your power is at."
"It is said that you once lost to a Shinigami named Tsugikuni Yoriichi, right?"
"That's right, you know him?"
"Of course, I do." Retsu Unohana lightly stepped onto the ray-like creature that Minazuki had transformed into, looking down at Kenpachi from above.
Her clear, cold voice drifted down like falling snowflakes:
"He is stronger than you; that is only natural."
"The difference between you and him is that he has something he wants to protect, and you don't."
"Being a beast is not bad, but a beast imitating humans is quite foolish."
"That's all I have to say."
After speaking, Minazuki flapped its wings and flew into the sky, its final words appearing and disappearing:
"Two days ago, the Eleventh Division Captain changed."
"Kenpachi."
"If you want to prove your strength."
"Go defeat him…"
… …
Now.
In front of the Eleventh Division barracks.
Under the watchful eyes of hundreds of black-clad swordsmen, Kenpachi stood proudly, long sword in hand.
He met their wary gazes,
Looking at Kiganjo, who was bleeding profusely and whose aura was as weak as a flickering candle in the wind, a wildly arrogant smile spread across his lips.
Swish!
He swung his sword forcefully, blood splattering with a slight sound.
He looked around and shouted: "Is there anyone else?!"
… …
When the sound fell, no one responded for a long time.
The surroundings were silent.
Kenpachi Oni Yanma had just taken office, and many of the members were not yet familiar with him, so it was naturally impossible for any dissenting voices to arise.
After all… his defeat was already sealed.
Seeing this situation.
Kenpachi nodded, his eyes revealing a domineering confidence: "Very good!"
"If no one challenges…"
"From now on."
"I am the Eleventh Kenpachi, Kenpachi!"
"You have no objections, do you?!"
Who could object to this?
Kiganjo was defeated by your three slashes.
Besides him, the strongest Vice-Captain is still unconscious in the hospital…
Isn't jumping out at this time just asking for death?
The numerous members were filled with helplessness.
They also wanted to become Kenpachi, and they also wanted to defeat Kenpachi in front of hundreds of members and vent their anger.
It's just that they lacked the strength…
Who would have thought that Kenpachi Oni Yanma, with such a tall and large physique, would be as fragile as Gojoshibe Kenpachi?
Oh… no, Gojoshibe Kenpachi's Zanjutsu was at least stronger; he was from a formal background, but Kiganjo was something else.
He just relied on his massive spiritual pressure.
Otherwise, how could he have become the Captain of the Eleventh Division?
Now, with the arrival of an even more ferocious Shinigami… Kenpachi, some Shinigami felt both excitement and regret.
Excitement that their superior was finally a battle maniac, and there would surely be more exciting battles to experience in the future.
Regret that they were one step further away from the position of Kenpachi.
And just as the news of his defeat of Kiganjo spread like a whirlwind.
Inside the Gotei 13, Yamamoto Genryusai sat cross-legged, his eyes slightly narrowed.
He stroked his beard, slowly gazing out the window.
Although Kenpachi's appearance disrupted his plans, Yamamoto Genryusai would not act against justice for his own selfish desires…
Let's see for now.
The plan remains the same…
… …
… …
The afterglow of the setting sun burned the sky like fire, and on the other side, Tsugikuni Yoriichi, in a training ground, smiled faintly.
The days of training had refined his control over spiritual pressure.
Facing the news of Kenpachi becoming Kenpachi, his smile faded, and he said calmly:
"I knew he would become Kenpachi early on; it was only a matter of time."
"Kiganjo's defeat is also natural."
"Captain Kyōraku, why do you act so surprised?"
Kyōraku Shunsui stood not far away, Yoriichi raised his eyes, meeting the other's deep black eyes.
He scratched the back of his head, his tone as casual as if he were chatting about everyday matters:
"Oh, I almost forgot."
"You have encountered both of these Kenpachi before, and they even lost directly to you."
"No wonder you had an early prediction."
"However, Yoriichi, I see that Kenpachi is not to be trifled with; even if he is not your opponent, you still need to be careful. Lest you fall into a ditch."
"I understand, Captain Kyōraku."
Kyōraku Shunsui waved his hand and said: "Too polite, just call me by my name."
"We are both disciples of the master; there's no need to use honorifics."
"If it's really not possible, you can call me senior brother."
"But my Genryu…"
"Eh, that's nothing. Even if you can't learn Fuzan and Ikotsu, the Genryu school still has other combat styles."
"You'll always find one that suits you. Yamamoto, that old man, has a sharp tongue but a soft heart. Of course, you shouldn't be lazy either."
It's okay not to be able to learn it, but you can't be lazy. His Zanjutsu does not include Fuzan; this thing is not something ordinary people can learn.
Before, while he was practising, he even learned Hado number seventy-eight, Zangerin, but Fuzan didn't even get a foot in the door.
Although Tsugikuni Yoriichi's talent seemed better than theirs, it wasn't enough to reach the heavens in one step, after all, spiritual pressure is different from the power humans master.
The two continued to exchange information.
The next day, Kenpachi came to the Gotei 13 to handle the onboarding procedures.
He was accompanied by a girl who claimed she wanted to become the Vice-Captain.
After everything was handled.
Yamamoto Genryusai then heard him suddenly say:
"Where is Tsugikuni Yoriichi?"
"You are the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, right?"
"I want to challenge him!"