Araki Fights Unohana Yachiru!

Just as Araki and Unohana Yachiru were subtly confronting each other across the crowd, the members of the Gotei 13, 11th Division who had emerged from the dojo had already surrounded Araki.

"Send the injured to the Medical Division first."

At the same time, a high-ranking officer of the 11th Division instructed his subordinates to send the patrolmen lying all over the ground for treatment.

"Damn it! What in the world happened here?!"

"The opponent was just one person, how could they defeat so many of our squad members?"

"We're the Gotei 13's most combat-oriented division! To be taken down by a mere single person like this?! If word gets out, won't we be a laughingstock?"

These squad members who emerged from the swordsmanship dojo were all high-ranking officers of the Gotei 13, 11th Division. Their strength was vastly superior to the guards who had attacked Araki earlier, those stationed at the 11th Division's main gate and protecting its barracks. Yet, even they couldn't understand how Araki had managed to defeat those guards at the 'gate' and 'barracks'...

They couldn't even discern how Araki had made his moves.

"Hey! You, who look so ordinary! What dirty tricks did you use to cut down our Gotei 11th Division members?"

Unable to comprehend Araki's methods, these officers surrounded him and questioned him.

"If you can't even see the sword in my hand, why bother coming forward? Step back!"

Araki's gaze swept around, passing over the faces of these Soul Reaper squad members belonging to the Gotei 13, 11th Division, then he gently shook his head.

Araki saw the bewilderment and confusion flickering in the eyes of these 11th Division members. Clearly, they truly didn't understand what methods Araki had used to defeat the people around him. This made Araki feel that the Gotei 13, 11th Division was somewhat weak...

At least, it was much weaker than Araki had imagined. It seemed the First Generation Gotei 13, 11th Division, known as the combat division, still wasn't competitive enough! But luckily, Araki was here, so everyone would have to step up their game...

As for those who couldn't adapt, or who should be eliminated, they would naturally be kicked out of the 11th Division. Otherwise, even if they stayed, they would definitely not end up well.

"What did you say?!"

Araki's words ignited the anger in the hearts of those around him. They instinctively clasped their hands on the sword hilts at their waists.

"Heh heh..."

In response, Araki merely chuckled softly, completely ignoring the surrounding small fry, and looked directly at the figure standing behind the crowd, exuding a chilling killing intent.

"I am Araki, a practitioner of Genryū: Menkyo Kaiden! I have come to challenge Captain Unohana's sword."

Araki looked at the graceful figure standing not far away, announcing his identity and issuing a challenge.

"Oh? Genryū: Menkyo Kaiden? I see! So you're that troublesome student, Araki, whom Captain-Commander Yamamoto mentioned!"

The graceful figure, Unohana Yachiru, who held the position of Captain of the First Generation Gotei 13, 11th Division, paused slightly after hearing Araki's words, then her smile deepened.

Clearly, Unohana Yachiru, as a member of the First Generation Gotei 13 Captains under Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, had heard of Araki's great name.

"Eh?!"

"It seems Captain Unohana has heard my name? That's quite surprising and 'deeply honored,' I must say~"

"After all, I'm just an insignificant 'nobody'~"

Araki, seeing the slightly surprised look on Unohana Yachiru's face, feigned surprise as he spoke.

"Someone who has achieved 'Menkyo Kaiden' from the Grand Master Yamamoto cannot be considered a nobody!"

Unohana Yachiru's eyes narrowed slightly as she listened to Araki's humble words.

"Heh heh."

In response, Araki merely smiled faintly and said nothing more.

"Genryū: Menkyo Kaiden? Could it be Captain-Commander Yamamoto's 'Genryu'?"

"Huh? Really? How come I've never heard of anyone achieving 'Menkyo Kaiden' in 'Genryu' from Captain-Commander Yamamoto?"

"Forget 'Menkyo Kaiden'! There aren't many who even get Captain-Commander Yamamoto's acknowledgment to claim their sword style is 'Genryu'!"

As Araki and Unohana Yachiru conversed as if no one else was present, the faces of the Gotei 13, 11th Division members who had surrounded Araki changed dramatically. They were shocked by the information exchanged in Araki and Unohana Yachiru's words.

They had originally thought Araki was just a nobody who had trespassed into Seireitei from Rukongai. They never expected him to have such a powerful background!

Following this, the 11th Division members all wore bitter expressions. Looking at Araki, they thought, If you had such a background, why didn't you just say so when you entered the barracks? Do you think we would have dared to stop you?

Though even if Araki had said so at the time, they definitely wouldn't have believed him. But setting aside the 'facts', was Araki completely blameless?

Whose fault was it that Araki's appearance was so 'ordinary' compared to the killers of the Gotei 13?

In Araki's opinion, looking as 'ugly as sin' as the killers of the Gotei 13 also required some skill!

As for the accuracy of what Araki and Unohana Yachiru said, no one in the entire 11th Division dared to question it, as these words came from the mouth of their revered Captain Unohana.

Even if they didn't believe Araki, they would absolutely not doubt Unohana Yachiru, the First Generation Kenpachi who founded the philosophy of the Gotei 13, 11th Division.

"I hope that you, who are from 'Genryu', can satisfy my craving for battle~"

After confirming Araki's identity, Unohana Yachiru finally stopped suppressing the strong, surging desire within her for blood, battle, and slaughter. She gently drew her Zanpakuto and assumed an offensive stance.

"Satisfy your craving for battle?!" Araki listened to Unohana Yachiru's words, his expression unchanged, but he smiled faintly inwardly: Unohana, you underestimate me too much! I can satisfy more than just your desire for battle!

Cough, cough...

Silence!

As Unohana Yachiru drew her Zanpakuto from her waist, the entire Gotei 13, 11th Division barracks became exceptionally quiet!

At this moment, both the 11th Division members who had surrounded Araki and those caught in the middle between Araki and Unohana Yachiru, unsure what to do, held their breath due to the intense, murderous aura in the air.

"What intense bloodlust!"

"Both this person calling himself 'Genryu: Menkyo Kaiden' and Captain Unohana are monstrous beings! They're bloodthirsty beasts, and if we're not careful, we'll be completely devoured!"

At this moment, the Soul Reapers of the Gotei 13, 11th Division—dubbed the 'Combat Division' and renowned as the most combat-ready and warlike among the Gotei 13—were all in a panic!

They felt as if they were standing between two bloodthirsty beasts, unable to advance or retreat, suppressed by the immense bloodlust emanating from the two ferocious creatures in front and behind them...

At this point, whether they were seated officers or regular Soul Reapers, they were all experiencing a tense, painful, and profoundly uncomfortable ordeal. Every single moment was agony for them!

Under the oppressive atmosphere, these Soul Reapers felt as if their constantly beating hearts in their chests were about to stop.

Drip~

Just as the Soul Reapers of the Gotei 13, 11th Division wondered how long Araki and Unohana Yachiru would continue their standoff, a drop of dew dripped from a leaf of a nearby stone pond plant, gently hitting the ground!

The sound, originally faint, broke the silence in the Gotei 13, 11th Division's compound...

"Here it comes!"

At that moment, a single thought resonated in the minds of the 11th Division's Soul Reapers: they knew the calm before the storm had finally been broken.

Boom!!

The next second, two terrifying Spiritual Pressures erupted from Araki and Unohana Yachiru. The immense Spiritual Pressure condensed into pillars that shot heavenward, like a great bell tolling across the entire Seireitei, shaking the entire Gotei 13.

When these two vast Spiritual Pressures collided, they instantly swept through the entire 11th Division's barracks like a whirlwind...

Dark lightning also flashed from Araki's eyes, mixing with his immense Spiritual Pressure, knocking all the 11th Division's Soul Reapers within the barracks to the ground!

Clink~

Then, a faint sound of blades clashing.

It announced that the battle between Araki and Unohana Yachiru had officially begun.