"Kenpachi Zaraki really is here now, but he is no longer a Soul Reaper of the Seireitei. His path is full of loneliness and danger. Are you sure you want to follow him?"
Ichigo Kurosaki asked after hearing them say that.
"We're sure!"
Everyone answered in unison.
Ichigo Kurosaki nodded and led them toward Kenpachi Zaraki's location.
Along the way, he told these Soul Reapers about Kenpachi Zaraki's recent circumstances and the challenges they were about to face. Rather than shrinking back after hearing this, the Soul Reapers became even more resolute.
As the group stepped through the warehouse doors, a stale, oppressive smell rushed toward them. Yet even more eye-catching was the unruly figure in the middle of the warehouse.
Kenpachi Zaraki still wore a Berserker's Blood Battle Garb. His eyes flashed with a savage gleam, like a ferocious beast ready to pounce on its prey at any moment.
Around him, the air was permeated with dense killing intent. It even felt more dangerous than when he had been in the Soul Society. His killing intent surged like raging waves, crashing toward Ikkaku Madarame and the others.
Ikkaku Madarame and the others all felt the pressure. It was a pressure even more terrifying than Spiritual Pressure.
"Yo, you lot. How did you find this place?"
Kenpachi Zaraki greeted them lazily, seemingly unsurprised by their arrival.
"Captain Kenpachi, we came to follow you!"
Ikkaku Madarame said loudly.
"Captain Kenpachi, ever since you left the Seireitei, we've been searching for your whereabouts."
Ayasegawa Yumichika's voice conveyed the thoughts of most of the group.
"We believe you possess strength and conviction beyond ordinary people. You are the leader we should follow."
The other members of the squad echoed their agreement.
Kenpachi Zaraki froze slightly, then burst into laughter. "Haha, good! Since you're