The Battle Officially Begins: Kuruyashiki Kenpachi vs. Dōsan Hanyū

He had no reason to lie to me.

But Jin'ya Tsunayashiro found it hard to believe that his worldview was about to collapse.

"You mean, the Tenzō Tenjō has already left Muken?"

Is it really possible for anyone to leave such a place?

Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was self-aware; with his strength, he was qualified to enter the Muken, but he lacked confidence that he could escape from Muken —no, he was certain he wouldn't.

Too many legendary beings were sentenced to prison terms starting at ten thousand years there.

"As far as I know, Tenzō Tenjō quite a temper. How did you decide the winner of this battle?"

It's more than just a bad temper.

That was a ruthless warlord who wanted to unify the three realms and become king, his hands stained with countless drops of blood.

Kuruyashiki acknowledged Dōsan Hanyū's strength and talent, so he phrased his statement quite tactfully.

After all, even he himself couldn't learn the "Ancient Martial Arts," yet Dōsan Hanyū actually comprehended it on his own.

What he really meant was, "You encountered the Tenzō Tenjō, how come you're still alive?"

"Because someone rescued him," Dōsan said calmly, acknowledging this seemingly insignificant matter.

"They rescued him?" Kuruyashiki was momentarily stunned. What did that mean? They rescued the victor?

This statement should be phrased as "taking away the victor."

That's not right either; you shouldn't say that.

"Have reinforcements from Soul Society arrived? Has Captain-Commander Yamamoto made his move?"

How come this conversation just keeps going on and on?

However, Dōsan Hanyū was not in a hurry and was quite pleased with it.

Secretly, Dōsan observed Soi Fon, preparing to seize an opportunity to stab Jin'ya Tsunayashiro.

That's right, he doesn't care about chivalry; he'll never hesitate to gang up on the weak.

What Captain-Commander Yamamoto?

"He was defeated by me and defected to Hueco Mundo. He eventually escaped to Hueco Mundo with the help of three Vasto Lorde."

Wait, there's a lot of information here.

With his hair disheveled, Kuruyashiki tentatively asked, "You mean you defeated Tenzō Tenjō, but afterwards, he was defeated by three Vasto Lorde -Menos Grande?"

The process is this process, so Dōsan nodded.

Call.

Oh My God.

Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was convinced that Dōsan Hanyū was telling the truth, because in the history of Soul Society, there had never been anyone who could boast so much.

Wouldn't that mean that after defeating Tenzō Tenjō, Dōsan Hanyū still had the strength to escape from the three Vasto Lorde?

It's important to know that Vasto Lorde- class Menos Grande can be considered top-tier captain-level combatants at his level.

If we acknowledge Dōsan Hanyū's "true" fighting strength, the rest becomes easier to accept.

Soi Fon and Jin'ya Tsunayashiro are still fighting, their Captain-level Spiritual Pressure overflowing. It was only at this moment that Kuruyashiki confirmed Jin'ya Tsunayashiro's strength.

First of all, he is undoubtedly Captain-level, but after being resurrected, Jin'ya Tsunayashiro himself admitted that he could only mobilize 70% or even less.

Despite being severely injured all over his body, he was still able to fight a Soul Reaper Captain to a standstill.

In Kuruyashiki's view, Jin'ya Tsunayashiro was at least infinitely close to that of a top- Captain-level, or even that he himself was already a top- Captain-level, no less than himself when he didn't fully unleash the power of his Zanpakuto.

For Kuruyashiki, who had already begun to overcome his fear of death and defeat, his blood was boiling again.

Kuruyashiki picked up another twig, grinned, revealing his rather ugly mouth, and said, "Now, let's really begin."

Dōsan snapped out of his daze at Soi Fon's battlefield and looked at Kuruyashiki Kenpachi, who was frantically releasing his Spiritual Pressure.

What's gotten into this guy all of a sudden?

Seeing that Dōsan Hanyū his senses and was already gripping his Zanpakuto, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi did not wait any longer. Spiritual Pressure flowed along the edge of the branch, like a tangible blade, and he slashed towards Dōsan Hanyū.

Dōsan Hanyū's "Ancient Martial Arts" were not strong enough to be unbreakable. Kuruyashiki wanted to leave the same injury on Dōsan Hanyū, so he did not fully release his Spiritual Pressure, which made his performance somewhat awkward.

This strike was powerful, showcasing Kuruyashiki's formidable strength. The immense Spiritual Pressure emanated from the area, even interfering with Soi Fon and her companion on another battlefield.

The two also slowed their attacks, observing their comrades. They knew in their hearts that their victory or defeat was not important.

Because neither Soi Fon's strength nor Jin'ya Tsunayashiro's state of mind and intentions allowed them to directly intervene in another battlefield.

But the outcome of another battle is truly crucial to the overall war.

Faced with the attack from the Kuruyashiki, Dōsan Hanyū was certainly not foolish enough to take the hit with his body. He raised his No Cause and blocked the wooden branch.

Dōsan wasn't used to passively taking hits. He blocked one attack, and as their Spiritual Pressures collided, Dōsan swung his black blade overhead and slashed again.

"Hmm, not bad."

The Spiritual Pressure is a bit weak.

Dōsan's slashes were like a storm, and Kuruyashiki responded with ease, raising his sword to counter.

Limited by Spiritual Pressure, Dōsan Hanyū's attack posed little threat to Kuruyashiki.

"You're not bad either."

Dōsan Hanyū was certainly not being sarcastic. Someone had praised him, so he was returning the compliment; he couldn't owe his opponent a favor.

But his words really gave Kuruyashiki a hard time.

He turned his head and swung the wooden branch at it. The advantage of his Spiritual Pressure made it difficult for Dōsan Hanyū's sword to cut through the branch.

In another clash of Spiritual Pressure, Dōsan staggered.

While retreating, Dōsan extended his finger, "Hadō #4: Byakurai."

It was naturally the enhanced Byakurai, and as expected, Kuruyashiki was hit.

Although his injuries weren't serious, he was covered in dirt and grime.

Is this how all backs look nowadays?

It should have been a sword duel.

Kuruyashiki felt ashamed and angry, his Spiritual Pressure intensified, making him resemble an ancient tyrant.

However, he failed to notice that the wound he had just sustained No Cause Bu Yin's slash had not yet healed.

Furthermore, an invisible gray mist continued to emanate from the wound, threatening to spread throughout his body.