Kyōko Tsunayashiro

"You think this is the end? You think it's just a small matter..."

Tsunayashiro Tokinada coughed up blood and foam, his body could no longer even feel pain.

I can't move.

The instant Yuzuru Dozo Dōsan Hanyū his hand, Tsunayashiro Tokinada felt the surrounding space freeze. He tried to move, but found that his body could not be moved even an inch.

Is the difference really that big?

As a member of the Ichimonji Project, the name of Dōsan Hanyū came to Tokinada's ears and appeared before his eyes not long afterward.

Just like a shooting star.

The Soul Society has never lacked geniuses, from the distant Sōya Azashiro the more recent Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihōin.

But where are they now?

Tsunayashiro Tokinada never envied Dōsan Hanyū's strength; he only envied the luck of an ignorant boy.

But why is it that this guy, who's just lucky, is this strong?

Just now, his chest cavity was easily torn apart like paper, yet he had no chance to react or struggle.

Indeed, when truly facing death, Tokinada realized that he was not as indifferent or detached about death as he had imagined.

Fear.

He looked as if he were drowning.

But Tokinada had already lost even the strength to reach out and struggle.

On his deathbed, a woman appeared in Tokinada's mind, and that woman was...

Before Tokinada could continue to revel in his memories, a figure stood before him.

This person silently reached out his hand, and the dimensional rift that had left Tokinada helpless was actually shut down by him.

"Bakudō Eighty-One: Dankū!"

Tsunayashiro... Jin'ya!

This guy, this guy.

Rescued by Jin'ya, Tokinada felt no joy. Looking at Jin'ya's back, Tokinada's eyes were filled with malice and resentment.

It was even more intense than when he faced Dōsan Hanyū.

"That's amazing."

Finally, someone in the audience gasped in surprise. It was unclear whether they were shocked by the overwhelming defeat of Tokina Tokinada Dōsan, or by the surprise attack by Tsunayoshiro Kamino, who effortlessly executed the "Dankū"Jin'ya Tsunayashiro without any chanting while moving.

But when they saw Jin'ya take the stage, the crowd below shut up, the usual fan rivalry subsided, and they all started praising Jin'ya.

"Jin'ya, the strongest!"

"Jin'ya- sama, come on."

Even the members of the San Fan Club dared not wave their banners at this moment.

Tokinada does not represent the Tsunayashiro Clan.

But, Jin'ya is capable!

On the arena, Jin'ya heard the unanimous cheers from below and slightly curled the corners of his mouth, which then turned into a mocking smile.

"Tokinada, you bastard, don't look at me like that loser." Jin'ya didn't even bother to turn around.

The severely wounded Tokinada clenched his fists; this humiliation was even more intense than dying at the hands of Dōsan Hanyū.

He was so angry he seemed to be grinding his teeth to powder, and when he turned his head, Tokinada stumbled again and almost fell to the ground.

Dōsan Hanyū's casual strike had already inflicted a fatal wound on him.

"Ha..."

On stage, someone burst out laughing first, followed by waves of uproarious laughter.

The strong, the bloodline of the Five Great Noble Clans.

These two lofty, world-viewing identities, whether they fall from grace or not, are enough to bring joy to the audience.

For Tokinada, this was such a humiliation!

Such humiliation was only seen a hundred years ago, when the blind man and Shunsui Kyōraku sent themselves to the Jail, which was even more humiliating.

Compared to this, the injury left behind by Dōsan Hanyū was nothing.

Tokinada barely managed to lift his foot, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

Go ahead and fight.

Jin'ya rose to fame before veteran captains like Kyōraku and Ukitake. Even without his Zanpakuto or the courage to wield the treasured blade of the Tsunayashiro Clan, his strength would still rank among the top three in the Thirteenth Division.

As for Dōsan Hanyū, that guy is very strange.

Strangely enough, if his Black Coffin had struck Jin'ya completely, Jin'ya wouldn't have been able to escape so easily.

Go ahead and fight.

You two are really going to fight.

Perhaps.

Tokinada raised his eyelids and glanced at the group of spectators who were still mocking him.

A life-or-death battle between two veteran Captain-level —you two better both be dead.

"Oh."

Facing Dōsan Hanyū, Jin'ya suddenly curled the corner of his mouth.

Dōsan Hanyū opposite him, raised an eyebrow but didn't reply.

There's no way to see any kindness in that smile.

Moreover, the powerful and ominous Spiritual Pressure surrounding Jin'ya also made him wary.

And with that soft sound, the entire venue fell silent instantly.

Jin'ya's reputation is not just empty boasting, nor is it entirely due to the Tsunayashiro Clan.

That was the scene of heads rolling as he picked up the butcher's knife and slaughtered his way through.

He didn't Soul Reaper or Hollows, but rather the nobles who were trying to challenge the rule of the Five Great Noble Clans.

Among those present were nearly ten percent nobles, whose relatives had died at the hands of Jin'ya.

It's impossible to say there's no hatred.

However, they dared not speak out against it.

However, at least compared to the lackey Tokinada, nearly half of those present hoped that Dōsan Hanyū could slap Jin'ya in the face just as he had defeated Jin'ya.

To even say, let Jin'ya bleed, let Jin'ya be defeated.

Thinking of this, the group even stood up excitedly and shouted for Jin'ya. On the surface, the stage still belonged to the nobles, and everything was harmonious and unchanged.

As for Jin'ya, his smirk wasn't directed at Dōsan Hanyū, but rather at the emotion Kyōko had shown when she mentioned Dōsan Hanyū.

Just like the way these people in human skin looked at him when they faced him.

There is also affection within worship.

If it were just simple worship, this white-browed boy in front of me would have been torn to pieces long ago.

There's just still liking...

Just how much does Jin'ya love Kyōko?

This is a question that only Jin'ya himself probably knows. Among the nobility, at least in their Tsunayashiro Clan, it is a humiliation for the daughter of the main family to be given the "approachable" name "Kyōko".

That wasn't her original name.

After she changed her name without permission, she was even imprisoned by the elders.

It was Jin'ya who cracked open the skulls of all those elders, thus leaving behind this name.

Just to make Kyōko happy.

"Heh, haha..." Thinking of this, Jin'ya couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Jin'ya had been standing in front of Dōsan for a full two minutes. Fearing that Jin'ya might suddenly launch a sneak attack, Dōsan kept his brows furrowed and watched the person in front of him warily.

It's unclear whether Jin'ya used his full strength, but the sheer intensity of the Spiritual Pressure he released in this state was enough to make Dōsan feel a strong sense of oppression.

Rangiku and the others had already left the arena, and they might not even be qualified to get close to them in the upcoming battles.

He laughed.

So, it's time to get started.

What kind of Kidō will Jin'ya use?

The audience's curiosity was piqued once again.

Although they had confidence in Jin'ya, they didn't believe that Dōsan Hanyū would be easily killed just because Dōsan had displayed such fighting power. They thought that Dōsan Hanyū, who had only been Soul Reaper for three months, would be killed instantly.

The question is, just how many attacks can he actually withstand?

Under the expectant gazes of everyone, Jin'ya did not make a move, but continued, "Dōsan Hanyū, perhaps we should talk."

Ichimonji Tsunayashiro, who was standing outside the venue, and Tsunayashiro Tokinada, had the same eye contact.

This is not typical of Jin'ya Tsunayashiro.