The Captains' Tiers

The moment Soi Fon unleashed her killing intent.

Yoruichi Shihōin, who was carrying Ichigo Kurosaki's heavily injured body, had already sensed it.

"I'm really getting old, it's only just dawning on me." Shihoin shook his head, then a playful look appeared on his face. "It's been a long time, Little Bee."

Immediately, Yoruichi looked at Ichigo Kurosaki in his arms. His injuries were not light, but thanks to his superb self-healing ability, he had already passed the critical period, although he still needed to rest for a while.

But.

' Ichigo Kurosaki, you don't have that much time.'

Yoruichi fell, she sped up, and to Soi Fon, she looked like a kitten caught stealing food, running around in a panic.

Soi Fon lightly licked Suzumebachi, her playful smile widening, and she arched her body slightly, as if preparing to speed up.

"Captain Soi Fon, could you please wait a moment?"

The sudden sound beside her ear startled Soi Fon, Suzumebachi drew an arc in her path and backed away.

I was careless.

Dōsan Hanyū didn't conceal his Spiritual Pressure much. Normally, Soi Fon would have a slight sense of it, but this time, her mind was entirely on Yoruichi, and she didn't notice Dōsan Hanyū's arrival at all.

In the distance, Yoruichi laughed, "See you next time, Little Bee."

Yoruichi glanced behind her.

However, that guy, Dōsan Hanyū...

The two had sparred before, but it ended in a disappointing way. She's old; how could she compete with a young person like that?

But what exactly is Dōsan Hanyū's identity? Is he a friend or foe?

Forget it, let Kisuke worry about it.

Soi Fon out of her daze and looked again, only to find that Yoruichi had vanished without a trace.

"Ryoka!"

Soi Fon's snake-tail braids stood on end, and a wind-type Spiritual Pressure emanated from her body.

Shunkō.

In her anger, she unleashed her strongest ability.

Her right hand, adorned with the Suzumebachi, transformed into an indestructible spear and pierced towards Dōsan's neck.

Dōsan extended his index finger and gently tapped the tip of Suzumebachi's blade. Instantly, Soi Fon's wind pressure dissipated, and she stood there stunned in astonishment.

How is that possible?

Since she became the Second Division Captain, she had never experienced such humiliation.

Even though she knew that the man in front of her was a powerful figure who had first defeated Kenpachi Zaraki and later Mayuri Kurotsuchi, Soi Fon was still confident in herself.

But now, her pride has been easily shattered by Dōsan Hanyū.

"Captain Soi Fon."

"It was Captain Soi Fon who surrounded the Ryoka."

"Let's go up and help!"

This area is under the jurisdiction of the Tenth Division.

Captain Hitsugaya Tenth Division was captured Ryoka, but fortunately, Vice-Captain Matsumoto returned in time to take charge and ordered the Soul Reaper of the Tenth Division to protect their territory.

With Rangiku's interference, the Tenth Division began to slack off. Since Ichigo Kurosaki and the others invaded, the Tenth Division has had no more than 10 injured members, all of whom were forced into labor by other divisions.

Not a Seated Officer was injured.

Therefore, the Tenth Division is now one of the most fully-organized divisions among the Gotei 13.

They didn't have a clear understanding of the strength of the Ryoka's Troupe.

To them, the captains are like gods; even if the Ryoka is strong, they should still be at the Captain-level.

The only captain they knew who had been confirmed to have been defeated was their Captain Hitsugaya.

As for Captain Hitsugaya...

Although he was their captain, he didn't look strong at all, so it's normal that he was defeated.

Captain Soi Fon is different; she's a veteran captain with a long-established reputation, and also the fearsome commander of the Punishment Force.

For these Soul Reaper, these Captain-level rankings are meaningless.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto must be the strongest one.

Following closely behind Captain Zaraki, Captain Kuchiki, and Captain Soi Fon. They were usually arrogant and clearly belonged to the group that was not to be trifled with, belonging to the second tier.

The other team captains were evenly matched.

The worst tier consists of the Fourth Division, Unohana the grumpy old lady Unohana; the Fifth Division, led by the overly kind Aizen; and the Twelfth Division, led by the pretentious Mayuri Kurotsuchi Soul Reaper.

Oh, and we also have to count their harmless Captain Hitsugaya. Right now Captain Hitsugaya is probably the weakest.

"Don't come any closer!"

Soi Fon didn't dare turn her head, only to be sternly reprimanded. "Isn't this chaotic enough already?"

The pressure she faced from Dōsan Hanyū was already immense.

These people, getting involved in their battle, are nothing short of a burden.

The Soul Reapers, who had already drawn their swords and charged forward, exchanged glances and retreated, looking at each other in bewilderment.

As expected of Captain Soi Fon's in the second tier!

Even when facing invaders, he refused to use numbers to overwhelm the few—a model of Soul Reaper.

Damn it.

If it were just Soi Fon alone, she wouldn't mind running away. First, she's the commander of the Punishment Force, an assassin, not a pure warrior like Kenpachi Zaraki. In a meaningless battle, she'd rather choose a more cunning way to avoid combat.

Secondly, the Captain-Commander has already given orders that, when facing the White-browed Ryoka, the option of avoiding combat is permitted.

But now, facing this group of Tenth Division Soul Reaper, if he really ran away, they would surely fall victim to Dōsan Hanyū's deadly attacks.

Well.

Soi Fon bowed slightly, and the surrounding Spiritual Pressure rose again, the powerful yet orderly Spiritual Pressure beginning to boil.

Shunkō.

She wants to try again.

When Soi Fon got serious, her Spiritual Pressure pushed several Soul Reaper away.

"Is this the strength of Captain-level?"

"As expected, Hitsugaya was just there to make up the numbers."

"Hmm, it doesn't look very strong."

"You lot, get out of here right now!" Soi Fon finally snapped, ordering them to get lost and looking for a chance to escape as well.

"Yes!" the Soul Reapers responded, then scattered like birds and beasts. But they hadn't gone far when they noticed a figure running even faster, as if a gust of wind had swept them aside.

Did Dōsan Hanyū escape?