The Powerful Reiatsu That Alarmed the Seireitei

"Yumichika, it's normal for a captain to have such strong reiatsu—after all, they're captains of combat divisions. But isn't the Fourth Division a medical unit? Why does Captain Unohana also have such overwhelming reiatsu!"

At this moment, Kenpachi Zaraki was brimming with excitement. He had originally come here hoping to find an opponent worth cutting down, but he never expected the chance to clash with the adversary he had dreamed of.

"Ding—!"

Reiatsu had already been unleashed, the atmosphere fully charged. Kenpachi Zaraki had no patience for superfluous words. The straw sandals on his feet kicked a massive crater into the ground beneath him, and the immense recoil sent his body shooting forward like a bolt of lightning.

In his hand, the Asauchi—its blade jagged from countless battles—came crashing down in a heavy, powerful slash aimed directly at Unohana Retsu's position.

Facing Kenpachi's descending strike, Unohana drew the Zanpakuto at her waist in the same instant and raised it horizontally to block.

What seemed like an ordinary clash of blades erupted into a gale of destructive force between them. In an instant, it blew away the recruitment point the Fourth Division had set up, and the sheer impact caused the ground beneath their feet to crack and splinter continuously, spreading outward.

Because their current location was the main hall of the Shino Academy, the commotion naturally drew the attention of other bystanders in no time.

A battle between two captains—such a fight was not something one got to see under ordinary circumstances.

Yoru Machi watched the clash of the two "Kenpachis" from the sidelines, marveling at their immense strength while silently inserting himself into the scenario, simulating combat in his mind based on his own abilities.

However, this "Kenpachi Battle" could not last long. This was the Shino Academy, and neither Kenpachi Zaraki nor Unohana Retsu had made any effort to conceal the reiatsu they had unleashed. Soon enough, the Second Division, responsible for investigations, arrived on the scene.

The current captain of the Second Division was not yet the flat-chested Soi Fon, but the dark-skinned mature woman, Yoruichi.

When Unohana Retsu and Kenpachi Zaraki erupted with reiatsu within the Seireitei, she had assumed the Seireitei was under enemy attack. But it turned out there were no enemies—just an internal conflict among the captains of the Gotei 13.

"Lady Yoruichi, Captain Kenpachi of the Eleventh Division and Captain Unohana of the Fourth Division have violated Seireitei regulations. Shouldn't we stop them?"

At this time, Soi Fon was already a member of the Second Division. Because her family had served the Shihoin Clan for generations, this flat-chested girl had long held an extraordinary admiration and worship for Yoruichi, to the point where she was gradually being swayed.

"Stop them? Something this interesting... No, I mean, Captains Kenpachi and Unohana are among the top-tier even among all captains. With my strength alone, I doubt I could stop them."

Though Yoruichi was the heiress of the Shihoin Clan, one of the four great noble families of the Soul Society, she had always been a carefree spirit with no airs about her. She loved to tease others and, even more, to watch the fun unfold.

Once she confirmed that no external enemy had invaded the Seireitei, she was all too eager to enjoy the spectacle of the two Kenpachis fighting among themselves. Unfortunately, unaware of the situation earlier, she had reported the matter to the Captain-Commander before rushing over.

The sudden eruption of two captain-level reiatsus within the Seireitei naturally drew widespread attention. Shortly after the swiftest arrival, Yoruichi, the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, arrived on the scene with the other captains.

"Stop! You are both captains of the Gotei 13, and this is the Shino Academy, where Soul Reapers are trained. What is the meaning of this behavior!"

Though Old Man Yamamoto was aged, his presence remained formidable. With a tap of his cane, an overwhelming aura instantly enveloped the area, forcing Kenpachi Zaraki and Unohana Retsu to halt their battle.

Seeing the Captain-Commander and the other captains arrive, Unohana Retsu calmly sheathed her blade and stood with her hands clasped before her, adopting a gentle and virtuous demeanor, as if the battle maniac from moments ago had nothing to do with her.

As for Kenpachi Zaraki, after scanning the Captain-Commander and the others, he clicked his tongue in annoyance. "Tch, the meddlers showed up too fast. I wasn't even done having fun yet."

The cause and effect of the incident were not complicated. When the Captain-Commander and the other captains learned that Kenpachi Zaraki and Unohana Retsu had fought over nothing more than a rookie Soul Reaper fresh out of the Shino Academy, they couldn't help but cast curious glances at Yoru Machi.

Of course, it was merely a glance. To the Captain-Commander and the other division captains, Yoru Machi was nothing but a small fry.

The Seireitei housed thousands of Soul Reapers. Had it not been for this incident, they wouldn't have even bothered to remember the name of a rookie Soul Reaper like Yoru Machi.

"Captain of the Eleventh Division, Kenpachi Zaraki, for trespassing into the Fourth Division's recruitment area and deliberately provoking first, you are to be confined for three months on charges of disrupting Seireitei order.

Captain of the Fourth Division, Unohana Retsu, though you were forced to respond, your handling of the matter was inappropriate. Return to your barracks for three days of reflection."

After dealing with the two captains who had broken the rules, the Captain-Commander's gaze turned to Yoru Machi, who had been caught in the crossfire.

Ever since learning that the world he had transmigrated into was the Soul Reaper World, Yoru Machi's principle had been to keep a low profile and avoid drawing attention until he had absolute strength.

But after this incident, Yoru Machi helplessly realized that even if he wanted to stay out of the spotlight, he would likely become a hot topic by tomorrow.

Two captains fighting over a single recruit, disregarding Seireitei's rules?

Those who knew Kenpachi Zaraki and Unohana Retsu understood that Yoru Machi's involvement was only a minor factor in their clash. The real reason was simply that two battle maniacs had come together and both felt the itch to fight.

If either of them had been replaced by another captain, this battle probably wouldn't have happened at all.

"As for you... Shunsui, he's your Eighth Division's problem now."

The Captain-Commander's half-closed eyes assessed Yoru Machi for a moment before he made this decision.

Among the captains, Kyoraku Shunsui, who had been grinning the widest, froze in shock at the Captain-Commander's words.

Anyone who could become a captain was sharp-witted. Every captain present knew that the Soul Reaper named Yoru Machi was a hot potato—whoever took him in would be in for trouble.

This wasn't because Yoru Machi himself had any issues, but because Unohana Retsu and Kenpachi Zaraki had come to blows over him. If this Soul Reaper ended up in their division, wouldn't that mean they'd have to offend two troublesome battle maniacs at once?