The Zero Division Enters the Fray

"Captain Aizen."

Having shaken off Uryū Ishida, Gin Ichimaru stood beside Aizen, gazing into the distance. His voice trailed off, slightly cloying, "It seems that Dōsan Hanyū has met with Captain-Commander Yamamoto. Captain Aizen, is this something you expected, a predetermined outcome?"

Aizen ignored Gin Ichimaru's sarcastic remark, "Cause and effect are only cause and effect. The result should follow the predetermined trajectory. Yamamoto and Dōsan Hanyū will definitely not fight."

"Oh."

Gin Ichimaru squinted and gave a casual reply.

You can't fight.

Yamamoto's first and most immediate impression of Dōsan Hanyū.

It's not that he can't win, nor is it that Yamamoto lacks confidence.

Yamamoto, however, knew that if the two of them disregarded everything and started a war here...

In that era, Kendo wasn't very popular, nor was it because Kendo was inherently strong; rather, Kendo was suited to that slower-paced era.

Kuchiki left decisively, as if he had intentionally wandered into the house of Hanyū Dohachi. He turned and left, leaving only Hanyū Dohachi and Rukia in the Senzaikyū.

He came to rescue you, but what is he doing here?

Weak and poor swordsmanship skills.

"Yes, you've come to save him. His savior is a grim Soul Reaper with orange hair."

He didn't say another word.

Thinking this, Yoruichi Shihōin raised her voice a few decibels higher.

The best outcome would be the complete destruction of Seireitei.

Rukia's heart, which hadn't quite died out yet, began to beat again.

Yoruichi didn't identify who was making the noise; instead, she did two somersaults, spread her arms wide, and pressed her hands up, like a large cat ready to pounce.

Rukia uttered the name dryly, her Japanese language skills seemingly limitless, as she came up with a classic, erroneous summary phrase like "taking off one's pants to fart."

Although he was a complete stranger, as the former head of the Nanahouin family, I had no recollection of that guy.

He didn't understand Dōsan Hanyū, believed there was still room for negotiation between them, and didn't want to engage in this meaningless battle.

"You're just protecting him, which means he'll be harmed by Captain-Commander Kuchiki."

"Ichigo Kurosaki?"

Who is it!

While Kurosaki Ga's own talent was a factor, Hanyū Hanyu's ability to teach according to aptitude also played a significant role.

That choice made Kuchiki, the guardian of Seireitei, act decisively with less hesitation.

Although it's fair to say that Rukia's Hanyū predicament is largely her fault (90% to 100%), since revenge has been taken, let's leave it at that. After all, Rukia is a vengeful person.

"Hey, hey, Yoruichi Shihōin, is that how you treat an old friend?"

Even more so, the "final battle" took place without any preparation or planning, and the balance of the three realms was broken again. The world barriers between Hueco Mundo, the World of the Living, Soul Society disappeared once more, and the three realms merged into one.

Give up on Yamamoto Rukia.

Even if I recognize the name of Captain-Commander Feng Liang, I still recognize the single character on my back.

That's terrifying enough!

"Is this a sign of complacency? Is Hanyū Dohachi just going to teach him those ridiculous, mindless tricks?"

"Ichigo, swing your sword a little harder!"

Just like back then, Kuchiki didn't retreat and pursue Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihōin others.

Why feel proud? Because we're one of them!

He sported a flamboyant hairstyle and wielded Zanpakuto that resembled a boat paddle.

Now is not the time for battle.

But if the feeling were replaced by Kuchiki a thousand years later, then Ryūjin Jakka would be drawn from its sheath.

"It's embarrassing, but I'm sorry, Rukia, you're here to save him."

Feng Rukia and a war that could sweep away the Soul Society.

Ichigo Kurosaki certainly reached that level solely through swordsmanship, but swordsmanship at most accounts for 40% of Ichigo's strength.

Captain-Commander Kuchiki, the weakest Soul Reaper in Soul Society for a thousand years, fled in battle before Master Hanyū Dohachi.

One of Mr. Hanyū's eight trusted confidants brought from another Soul Society, he must be at least a high-ranking official himself.

"Mr. Hanyū, thank you for coming to save you."

Yamamoto has truly softened.

I really am getting old!

At this moment, the blond-haired boy was receiving easy and calm Bankai training from Yoruichi Shihōin.

"Ichigo, with his strength, is a match for Yamamoto Byakuya!"

"Tenjirō Kirinji!" Yoruichi Shihōin said solemnly.

"You got it right, Captain Shichihouin!" Tenjirō Kirinji snapped his fingers and flicked the oar. "Any punishment?" In that era of Soul Reaper, becoming Captain-level in 150 years was considered outstanding, while reaching Captain-level in 200 years was considered a lack of talent.

I'm leaving, I'm really leaving.

"It works, it works!"

Rukia patted her chest, as if she were patting a steel plate.

Her words flowed like a machine gun, but Yoruichi Shihōin was quite surprised and impressed.

"Is this person here to rescue you?"

The Captain's Haori, which had been raised with Yamamoto's anger, was now extinguished, and his Spiritual Pressure returned to calm. Without any intention of saying or doing anything more, Yamamoto turned around, leaving only his back to Dōsan Hanyū.

"What a talentless human being, Yoruichi Shihōin!"

How many days did Hanyū Dohachi teach Ichigo Kurosaki?

Rukia felt inexplicably proud.

Did Kurosaki complain of being tired? My inner resolve is like a forest fire, burning fiercely and unquenchable!

A thousand years of relative harmony have taught even the Kuchiki to be patient and to weigh the pros and cons.

Yamamoto could not bear such an outcome.

But that's the logic; he could have just carried you away, why did he have to wait for this blond guy?

Damn it.

But it would take him at least 300 years to reach the Captain-level solely through swordsmanship.

?

Was he speaking human language?

"His determination, where is his determination!"

Why?