Why Are You Acting So Pretentious Now, Little Girl?

Takada Kazuto was the Tenth Seat of the Thirteenth Division.

Ever since he had learned that a genius had joined the division,

he had been looking glum.

Because

no matter who was defeated,

he would have to be demoted to an ordinary division member.

Asai Reiko challenging him directly

could at least be considered a way of preserving some of his dignity.

After all, he would be stepping down based on ability.

And the other members

would not have their seats affected by Asai Reiko's challenge.

Just like that,

everyone's favorable impression of Asai Reiko increased considerably.

"Then, Takada-kun, please guide me." Asai Reiko's expression immediately turned serious after she spoke.

Although Lin Feng often told her

that her strength had long surpassed that of ordinary seated officers,

that was

only theoretical.

She had never fought a seated officer or a high-ranking Soul Reaper before.

"Fine, then I'm making my move."

After Takada Kazuto spoke,

he adjusted his mindset.

Spiritual pressure surged within him.

Even if his opponent was the genius everyone praised,

he still had to give it everything he had.

Boom!

Takada Kazuto's spiritual pressure erupted.

Then,

he dashed forward.

He charged toward Asai Reiko's left side.

At the same time,

he swung a side kick at her temple.

Asai Reiko raised an eyebrow.

As expected of a Soul Reaper who held a seated position.

Even as the Tenth Seat,

his strength was rather impressive.

However,

she had long stopped taking this level of Hand-to-Hand Combat seriously.

Bang!

Facing Takada's Hand-to-Hand Combat, Asai Reiko lightly raised her right hand.

A blue spiritual-pressure shield formed over the back of Asai Reiko's hand.

It blocked his attack.

Binding Art No. 8: Repulsion!

After Asai Reiko used a Binding Art to block Takada Kazuto's attack,

she swung her sword in return,