Kenpachi Zaraki

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly fell silent!

They had never seen such an arrogant person before. Although there had been many people who had challenged the eight masters of Xuanxin Kenpachi over the years, this was the first person to make such boastful remarks before even meeting them.

Just as everyone was about to send these lunatics away, Xuanxin's vice-captain walked over.

The vice-captain looked at Kenpachi and said, "So you want to challenge Kenpachi Shihoin? Since you want to challenge Kenpachi Shihoin, then you should spar with me first."

After finishing his sentence, the vice-captain led the group to the 11th Division's training grounds. Yachiru Kusajishi, who was standing next to Kenpachi Zaraki, looked at the 11th Division's absolutely luxurious training grounds with a curious expression on her face.

Soon, the vice-captain walked to the training ground and stood in the most basic starting stance. Kenpachi Zaraki, watching the vice-captain's movements, lowered his disdain and said:

"You're far superior to everyone I've met these past few days, but that's not enough!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Kenpachi Zaraki launched the first attack. His speed was so fast that the vice-captain didn't even have time to react before he was sent flying.

Seeing this, the team members all gathered around to check on the vice-captain, who was lying on the training ground floor, and said calmly:

"Go and fetch Captain Shihoin. Also, inform the First Division that the Captain-Commander might have someone who can take over the 11th Division."

After saying that, the vice-captain fell silent, staring at the ceiling above him, lost in thought.

Soon, news of the challenge reached Xuanxin's ears. After learning that the vice-captain had been defeated again, Xuanxin got up, changed into the 11th Division's haori, and headed towards the 11th Division.

Gradually, the news spread throughout the Gotei 13. After all, it had been a very long time since anyone had challenged Xuanxin, so everyone was waiting for the outcome of this challenge.

Naturally, this news also reached the ears of Retsu Unohana Fourth Division. At first, Sister Hana's face did not change when she heard that someone was challenging Xuanxin, after all, she knew Xuanxin's abilities.

He simply said "I understand" and continued to quietly handle his team affairs.

Seeing that Sister Hana didn't seem to care, the vice-captain didn't say anything more, but simply smiled and said to Sister Hana:

"Speaking of the captain, the person who challenged Captain Xuanxin this time is really arrogant, actually calling himself Kenpachi Zaraki. How could a commoner from the Rukongai possibly defeat Captain Xuanxin?!"

As the words "Kenpachi Zaraki" were uttered by the vice-captain, a storm suddenly surged in Retsu Unohana's previously calm eyes.

Before the vice-captain could react, he vanished from the office in a flash, leaving the vice-captain bewildered.

When Sister Hana arrived at the 11th Division, Xuanxin and Kenpachi Zaraki had just stepped onto the training field.

Sister Hana looked at the familiar figure and recognized the person at a glance—the one who had once left her scars, the beast from the Zaraki District.

Chapter 78 Kenpachi Zaraki

After receiving the vice-captain's notification, Xuanxin changed into the 11th Division Captain's haori and headed straight for the 11th Division.

When Xuanxin arrived at the training ground, he saw the ragged man sitting cross-legged on the edge of the training ground, holding a piece of roasted meat in his hand, eating it with gusto, while the plate used to hold it had long been thrown away somewhere.

As for the pink-haired little girl who came to the 11th Division with him, she was currently surrounded by several maternal female members, her hands and mouth stuffed full, looking extremely happy.

Upon seeing Xuanxin's arrival, the members of the 11th Division greeted him and automatically made way for Xuanxin.

Seeing this, Xuanxin waved his hand, indicating that everyone did not need to be so polite.

At that moment, the vice-captain walked over, clutching his chest, then grinned and said, "Hiss... Captain, this guy's strength is extraordinary, so I took it upon myself to notify the First Division, so..."

"You did well. It was only a matter of time before I left the 11th Division anyway, so you don't need to apologize."

Upon hearing Xuanxin's words, the vice-captain finally breathed a sigh of relief. He then looked at Xuanxin, scratching the back of his head with his left hand, and repeatedly trying to raise his right hand, but ultimately forcibly suppressing it each time.

Seeing his vice-captain's strange behavior, Xuanxin turned around and looked at him, saying, "What, is there something you want to tell me?"

Upon hearing this, the vice-captain scratched his head even harder, stammering, "Captain... um... I... I think..."

Seeing the vice-captain's expression, as if he'd swallowed a thousand needles, Xuanxin patted him on the shoulder and said, "Since you haven't made up your mind, come find me again when you have."

"Oh, okay!" Upon hearing this, the vice-captain stopped worrying about it.

At this moment, Kenpachi Zaraki, who was sitting at the edge of the field, had also filled his stomach and casually tossed the bone aside.

Kenpachi Zaraki casually pulled off his tattered clothes to wipe the grease off his hands, then picked up the battle-hardened Asauchi that lay at his feet.

As Kenpachi Zaraki stood up, an immense Reiatsu instantly emanated from his slender body.

Kenpachi Zaraki stared intently at the white haori draped over Xuanxin's body, a bright smile spreading across his face.

"Hey! You're the strongest Kenpachi Shihoin they've been talking about! So, if I kill you right here today, the name Kenpachi will belong solely to me!"

Xuanxin wasn't angry at Kenpachi Zaraki's provocation; he simply said calmly, "That's true."

Upon hearing Xuanxin's reply, Kenpachi Zaraki raised his head and let out a chilling burst of maniacal laughter. Then, he raised his tattered Asauchi, pointed the tip at Xuanxin, and said:

"Then! Here I, Kenpachi Zaraki, formally declare my challenge to you!"

"Alright, Tenth Generation Kenpachi Shihouin Genshin, I accept your challenge."

After saying that, Xuanxin walked step by step to the center of the training ground. Seeing Kenpachi Zaraki flipped over and also flipped onto the training ground.

Even now, Xuanxin was carefully observing Kenpachi Zaraki standing opposite him. Xuanxin could feel a fierce Reiatsu emanating from Kenpachi Zaraki's slender body.

Suddenly, Xuanxin's gaze fell on the Kenpachi Zaraki was Asauchi in his right hand.

Kenpachi Zaraki noticed Xuanxin's gaze and asked in confusion, "Hey! What are you looking at! Why haven't we started yet?"

Upon hearing Kenpachi Zaraki's words, Xuanxin asked in confusion, "Is this your Asauchi?"

Upon hearing this, Kenpachi Zaraki casually Asauchi the asauchi, which was only a step away from the saw, over his shoulder and said, "I snatched this from a dead man. It's been working alright, so I've been using it ever since. What, do you have a problem with that?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanxin nodded and said, "I see. So you need to change your sword to fight me?"

Upon hearing this, Kenpachi Zaraki casually swung his sword a few times and said, "There's no need for that. It's just a piece of iron. Whether it can kill or not depends on who's wielding it!"

Seeing this, Xuanxin stopped trying to persuade him and slowly placed his hand on the hilt of the sword.

Just then, Retsu Unohana arrived at the scene, looking at the two people in the arena with a somewhat dazed expression.

After noticing Sister Hana, Xuanxin nodded to Sister Hana and then focused all his attention on the training ground.

With the vice-captain's order, the battle between the two was about to begin.

With a loud "boom," the two exchanged no further words as their two violent Reiatsu collided.

Then, Xuanxin and Kenpachi Zaraki simultaneously exerted force with their feet, and cracks instantly appeared in the hard ground.

Two afterimages met in the center of the arena, a snow-white blade and an Asauchi locked together.

"Clang--!" The ear-piercing sound of metal clashing kept coming from between the two.

At the point where the two blades met, large bursts of orange-red sparks continuously erupted, and violent shockwaves swept outwards from the two of them, forcing the surrounding crowd to raise their arms to shield themselves.

Feeling the force from the blade, Kenpachi Zaraki's eyes blazed with unprecedented fervor.

"Hahaha, that's powerful! You're really strong, Kenpachi Shihoin, I acknowledge you!!" Kenpachi Zaraki roared excitedly.

Faced with Kenpachi Zaraki's almost frenzied fighting spirit, Xuanxin made no response, his expression remaining calm as still water. However, as the two were locked in combat, Kenpachi Zaraki suddenly sensed something was amiss.

Then, Kenpachi Zaraki glanced at Xuanxin's right hand holding the sword, thinking to himself: [Wait a minute! This guy's left hand can do that!]

The moment this thought crossed his mind, the hairs on Kenpachi Zaraki's body stood on end, and a deadly sense of crisis surged into his heart.

"Whoosh..."

Without any other movement, a white blade of light shot towards Kenpachi Zaraki's chest at an unusual angle.

Kenpachi Zaraki had no time to think; he simply followed his body's instincts and leaned back sharply, narrowly avoiding the fatal blow.

Seeing this, Kenpachi Zaraki rolled backward, creating distance between himself and Xuanxin.

Kenpachi Zaraki lowered his head, looking at the wound on his chest, and then revealed an even more fanatical smile. At this moment, the tattered clothes Kenpachi Zaraki was wearing had completely lost their value as clothing.

With a sudden, forceful tug, he ripped the strips of cloth binding his body off, revealing his scarred upper body.

Then, he raised his head and stared intently at Xuanxin, who was standing in the distance wielding two swords, his eyes burning with an even more frenzied fighting spirit.

"It's... a dual-wielding style! That's amazing, absolutely amazing!"

After letting out a frenzied roar, Kenpachi Zaraki launched another attack.

Xuanxin had to admit that this beast from the Zaraki District was definitely not to be underestimated.

Even though his swordsmanship is currently chaotic, his immense Reiatsu and top-notch combat instincts have already put him on the threshold of becoming a captain, and he is even stronger than some of the previous captains.

The two were soon locked in combat again. With Kenpachi Zaraki's Kenpachi Zaraki fighting style, he sustained more and more wounds, until his entire body was completely stained with blood.

However, these injuries did not slow down Kenpachi Zaraki's attacks; on the contrary, they made his slashes and attacks even more violent and deadly.

This fearless fighting style stunned the surrounding team members, who had never seen anything like it before. Meanwhile, Yachiru Ken-chan, snacking on snacks on the sidelines, exclaimed happily, "Ah! I've never been this happy before! Thank you all!!"

Hearing Yachiru Kusajishi's words, the others exchanged glances, their faces filled with incomprehension. "What do you mean, 'It's been a long time since I've been this happy'?! Who are these two people?!"

At this moment, the vice-captain, watching the two fight, said, "What kind of combat tactics are these? I don't understand a thing!"

"This is not any particular tactic."

Upon hearing this, the vice-captain turned to look at Captain Unohana standing to the side, only to find that Captain Unohana's gaze had not left the two on the field.

"It's just a wild beast, driven by its purest instincts."

After hearing Captain Unohana's explanation, the vice-captain suddenly felt his head was even itchier!

As the battle intensified, patches of blood gradually appeared on Xuanxin's pristine white haori, though all of it came from the opposing side.

Gradually, Xuanxin also figured out the other party's background.

In the next battle, Xuanxin exerted a sudden force, pushing Kenpachi Zaraki dozens of steps away. This time, after the two separated, Kenpachi Zaraki was unable to make a sound, only panting heavily.

The two had been fighting for so long, and even when he was slowly falling into a disadvantageous position, neither of them had used their Shikai. Could it be...? Suddenly, an idea appeared in Xuanxin's mind.

[It can't be that he's incapable of releasing his Shikai at all! It's truly astonishing that he could reach this point solely through instinct and Reiatsu.]

To confirm his conjecture, Xuanxin tested him several more times, but Kenpachi Zaraki still couldn't use his Shikai. Seeing this, Xuanxin was completely convinced of his idea.

Xuanxin turned to Sister Hana was standing to the side, and called out, "Although you can't even Shikai, your fighting instincts and Reiatsu have already reached the standard for Kenpachi. What do you think, Sister Hana?"

Upon hearing this, Retsu Unohana also snapped out of her daze, looked at Xuanxin, and nodded slightly, saying, "That's true."

The moment he saw Sister Hana nod, Xuanxin turned to Kenpachi Zaraki and said, "Since Sister Hana has agreed, let's use this sword as the final blow!"

After saying that, Xuanxin assumed the classic Niten Ichi-ryū stance and charged fiercely at Kenpachi Zaraki.

At this moment, Kenpachi Zaraki's consciousness began to gradually blur. Now he was simply relying on his body's instincts to hold on. Seeing Xuanxin suddenly appear in front of him, Kenpachi Zaraki subconsciously raised his sword to block.

Then, with a crisp "clang," the Asauchi in Kenpachi Zaraki's hand broke completely in two.

Kenpachi Zaraki looked at the broken blade in his hand, the fighting spirit in his eyes gradually fading, and said nonchalantly:

"Kenpachi Shihoin, you... you are indeed very strong. I have lost."

After saying that, Kenpachi Zaraki struggled to his feet and then swayed as he tried to leave with Yachiru Kusajishi.

At that moment, Xuanxin's voice rang out behind Kenpachi Zaraki: "Since you love fighting so much, stay here. And strive to become stronger. I'll always be waiting for you to challenge me."

Upon hearing Xuanxin's words, Kenpachi Zaraki paused, then slowly turned his head, and the flame in his eyes, which had long since been extinguished, reignited.

"It's a deal. Your life will be mine sooner or later!"

After saying that, Kenpachi Zaraki, whose body was already pushed to its limit, collapsed!

"Hey~ Ken-chan, you can't sleep here! Wake up~"

Upon hearing this, the team members who were preparing nearby rushed over and began to treat Kenpachi Zaraki. It seems that Kenpachi Zaraki has also gained the approval of these team members with his wild fighting style.

Soon, Kenpachi Zaraki was rushed to the Fourth Division for formal treatment.