"Ichigo!"
Only after Ichigo was sent flying by Kenpachi Zaraki did the remaining three members of Ichigo's group—Orihime Inoue, Uryu Ishida, and Yasutora Sado—finally react. They looked up at Ichigo in the sky and called out anxiously...
Kenpachi's speed truly was too fast. The speed of his sword swings surpassed everyone present's reflexes. Even Kurosaki Ichigo, who had only recently learned Bankai, failed to react to Kenpachi's slash. The others had even less chance.
"Damn it! You ambushed me. That's not fair."
High in the sky, Kurosaki Ichigo's mind went blank after Kenpachi sent him flying. Still, he had learned Bankai and had obtained half of White's power. Compared to when he had first entered the Soul Society, his strength had increased considerably...
After his brief daze, Ichigo immediately recovered. He found his balance in midair, adjusted his posture as quickly as possible, and used Quincy abilities to manipulate the Reishi around him, creating footholds in the sky. Once he steadied himself and stood in midair, he did not rush to get revenge on the person who had struck him. Instead, he first gave Orihime and the others a slight nod to reassure them. "Orihime, Sado, Uryu, don't worry about me. I'm perfectly fine..."
After reassuring Orihime, Ichigo immediately furrowed his brows and glared coldly at Kenpachi Zaraki, who had attacked him without warning. "I don't think I've ever provoked you, have I? Why did you attack me the moment you showed up?!"
"You're Kurosaki Ichigo, right?"
After hearing Kurosaki Ichigo's words, Kenpachi's expression remained indifferent. He merely continued confirming Ichigo's identity.
"So what if I am?"
Kurosaki Ichigo questioned Kenpachi.
"Then there's no mistake. You're the one I'm here to beat!"
After hearing the orange-haired boy standing in the sky personally admit that he was Kurosaki Ichigo, a smile