"Hahahaha..."
"You really know how to joke."
Shunsui Kyōraku laughed it off.
He would never admit to that.
The strongest besides Old Man Yamamoto?
He wanted to admit it, sure.
But that was only if Captain Ailin and Ukitake were not here.
Captain Ailin's strength needed no questioning.
And as Mimihagi's host, Ukitake could not only rely on his own strength, but also manifest Mimihagi's form and wield a portion of the Spirit King's power.
If he really ranked them, Shunsui Kyōraku felt that among the Captains who had come to the Human World, he was probably third or fourth.
"I see. Looks like I'm pretty lucky after all."
As he spoke, Coyote Starrk removed his glove and revealed the "1" on the back of his hand before Shunsui Kyōraku.
"As No. 1 on our side, not having to face the strongest Captains means things will be much easier for me."
"My, my. To think I'd be the one getting underestimated in the end..."
Shunsui Kyōraku tugged his straw hat lower and chuckled.
Shunsui Kyōraku had not expected that because he had noticed Jūshirō Ukitake had not moved from his spot since the battle began and had focused most of his attention on him out of concern that his old injuries might flare up, he would be underestimated.
"So, are you going to use your full strength now?"
Shunsui Kyōraku asked Coyote Starrk.
After observing for a while, Shunsui Kyōraku had also realized that the young Arrancar girl named Nirgge Yustruse, who was fighting Ukitake, was not hiding anything. She was simply weak.
Even in his current poor condition, Jūshirō Ukitake fighting this little girl was no different from playing with a child.
"Looks like I should get serious too."
"Nirgge Yustruse!"
"Hmph!"
Upon hearing Coyote Starrk's voice, Nirgge Yustruse