Beast

"Hmph."

Kenpachi Zaraki bared his teeth and snorted coldly. He tore off the eyepatch over his right eye, rested his Zanpakuto on his shoulder, and stood where he was. His golden spiritual pressure solidified and surged skyward like blazing flames.

Ichigo Kurosaki struggled to keep his footing under the impact of that spiritual pressure, his face filled with shock.

That eyepatch?!

This monster hadn't even used half his strength just now.

Yuko landed in front of Ichigo, blocking the direct impact of the spiritual pressure for him.

Yuko turned back to Ichigo in confusion. He was still standing where he was. "Didn't I already apologize to you?"

"Huh?" Ichigo stared blankly for a moment.

Yuko's brows drew together slightly. "I mean, you can leave now. I'll deal with this guy."

"If you think it's too much that I stole your prey, I'll find time later to—"

"Farewell!"

Ichigo didn't wait for Yuko to finish. He made a farewell gesture and ran off.

What kind of international joke was this?!

She was still going to beat him up afterward?

He would rather keep fighting this big guy!

You two monsters can play by yourselves!

Kenpachi Zaraki stood rooted to the spot. He didn't attack while Yuko had her back turned to him.

Seeing Ichigo Kurosaki leave, Kenpachi grinned. "Done?"

Although that guy had run away, compared with the delicious main course before him, the appetizer could leave if it wanted.

"Not yet." Yuko drew her Zanpakuto. "Wait a moment. So I can use my spiritual pressure freely without being discovered, I'll pull you into my domain first."

"Sure."

When Kenpachi Zaraki saw Yuko draw her Zanpakuto, he instinctively assumed a stance. But after hearing the second half of her words, he relaxed again, seemingly not worried at all that Yuko might