Forcing Kenpachi Zaraki back still fell short of Duan Mu's own expectations.
But the onlookers all froze for a moment.
The expected scene—Captain Kenpachi effortlessly cutting Duan Mu down and gravely wounding him—never appeared.
Although the battle remained overwhelmingly one-sided, Duan Mu was not as helpless as they had imagined. The mere fact that he had forced Captain Kenpachi back in a head-on clash was enough to make everyone reassess his strength.
"Monster~"
The feather ornaments at the corners of Ayasegawa Chikao's eyes trembled several times. "What's with his inhuman ability to learn!?"
Duan Mu's learning ability had already amazed him when he fought Ikkaku, but it had definitely not been this terrifying.
As if to prove Ikkaku's words, Duan Mu, whose entire body reeked of alcohol...
Was clearer-headed than ever!!
It was as if he were a sponge absorbing water. As the battle progressed, he continuously drew experience from his opponent, making it impossible to see where his limit lay.
"Indeed."
Ikkaku Madarame nodded. When he had sparred with Duan Mu, he had vaguely sensed that if Duan Mu fully unleashed his combat instincts, he would become extremely terrifying.
But he truly had never imagined...
That Duan Mu could fight a captain to this extent!
This guy was a born 11th Division soldier. Leaving him in a soft place like the Comprehensive First Aid Station to heal people was simply burying his talent for battle.
A thoughtful look flashed through Ikkaku Madarame's eyes. He was thinking about how to pull Duan Mu from the Comprehensive First Aid Station into the 11th Division. Even if Duan Mu liked healing people, he could come to the 11th Division and serve as a division medic!
What he did not know was...
If not for this accident, Duan Mu might have come into