"Idiots...! Do you still think of Chen Fan as an ordinary student? His swordsmanship is incredibly skilled, his Shunpo is extremely fast, and his control over power is extraordinary. Even without his Zanpakuto, he's not someone the vice-captain can handle. If his spiritual pressure were high enough, he could easily be the captain! Oh my... I think I understand what Jushiro is thinking now. He's definitely not an ordinary person; he's practically a monster!" Shunsui Kyoraku said with a smile.
The group turned their gaze to Shiba Kaien, who shook his head with a wry smile and said, "I'm no match for Chen Fan! Just four years ago, he was merely someone who had just died and become Rukongai."
"Four years ago!" The group was surprised again. They had thought Chen Fan had grown up in Rukongai, so how could he have become so strong in such a short time?
Masaki Tamaki began, "At the very beginning, he couldn't even hold a knife properly; he was a complete beginner!"
The group was speechless. Could there really be such a prodigy in this world? Who exactly was this guy when he was alive? They couldn't help but look at Chen Fan's calm and composed expression.
Jushiro Ukitake breathed a slight sigh of relief. His mind had been on edge the whole time. Chen Fan's relentless and persistent attacks forced him to unleash his spiritual pressure to force Chen Fan back. Otherwise, he would be constantly attacked, which would be too passive. He had to admit that he had underestimated Chen Fan.
After a short rest, Jushiro Ukitake straightened his back and said to Chen Fan, "I underestimated you just now, I apologize. Now I will show you my true strength to express my respect."
"All flowing waves become my shield, all lightning becomes my blade, Pisces!"
Just as Jushiro Ukitake finished shouting, he separated another sword from one of them. The hilts of the two swords were connected by an iron chain, from which five iron plates were hung.
Apart from Shunsui Kyoraku, this was the first time anyone else had seen Jushiro Ukitake's Shikai. Although it was their first time seeing it, they had heard of it before. It was one of only two pairs of Zanpakuto in the entire Soul Society, namely Jushiro Ukitake Pisces.
The group turned their gazes to Chen Fan, wanting to see how Chen Fan would respond, but Chen Fan slowly sheathed his sword.
Jushiro Ukitake was also taken aback and asked, "What are you doing?"
"My spiritual pressure seems insufficient; I can only unleash one attack. If you can block it, I'll admit defeat!" Chen Fan said, then lowered his body slightly, placing the sword at his side, assuming a drawing stance.
"Alright...! I'll take your move!" Jushiro Ukitake seemed to have been spurred on by Chen Fan and spoke, gripping a sword in each hand and crossing them in front of him;
"The Grudge Blade! Fūjin! Unsheathed! The form of 'Slash'!"
Chen Fan's figure rushed towards Jushiro Ukitake with lightning speed, "Bang... Bang...! Bang...!" The two passed each other in an instant, and no one could see what happened. Shunsui Kyoraku smiled and shook his head;
"Bang..." Jushiro Ukitake's clothes were completely torn to shreds, leaving only a small piece of cloth covering his vital parts. The man shook his head like Shunsui Kyoraku, while the woman covered her eyes, her face flushed, and she couldn't help but curse Chen Fan for being a pervert. Jushiro Ukitake's face also turned slightly red, but the 610 battle was over;
"I lost!" Jushiro Ukitake said.
"No...! You haven't lost. My strength is still insufficient. My power is limited. Even if I use overwhelming force, your spiritual pressure can ensure you won't get injured, but your clothes will be ruined!" Chen Fan said with a smile, looking at Jushiro Ukitake.
Jushiro Ukitake felt uneasy when Chen Fan mentioned clothes, and looked at Chen Fan with a suspicious look, saying, "You're not doing this on purpose, are you?"
"No...! No way...! How could this be!"
"Clap clap clap..." Shunsui Kyoraku clapped his hands, adjusted the brim of his Straw Hat, and came over to Chen Fan and Jushiro Ukitake, saying, "What a wonderful battle!"
Then, raising an eyebrow at Chen Fan leaned closer and whispered, "How about joining our 8th Division? My vice-captain, Lisa, doesn't have a boyfriend yet!"
"Bang..." Before he could finish speaking, he was punched to the ground by the flushed-faced Lisa Yadomaru. Lisa Yadomaru then dragged him away by the back of the neck. Shunsui Kyoraku was still shouting, "Want to join our 8th Division? The benefits are negotiable! Little Lisa is actually very gentle!... Ah..." With a scream, there was silence.
Several people broke out in a cold sweat. This wasn't gentle at all; it was clearly ferocious. Just like that, Chen Fan became an ordinary member of the 13th Division. Kaien Shiba even planned to give up his position as vice-captain to Chen Fan, but Chen Fan refused. He didn't care about becoming a Seat Officer or anything like that. Being an ordinary Shinigami was better. Being a captain or Seat Officer was too troublesome. It was much more comfortable to be an ordinary Shinigami.
Chapter Seven: Sword Name 'True Self'
(Please forgive Old Ice's naming skills; they're incredibly tacky! And I feel like I've written this name before.)
"Swish, swish...!" Chen Fan swiftly dispatched the Hollow in front of him with a swift sword strike, letting out a breath. Since joining the 13th Division, Chen Fan had come to understand why these divisions frequently suffered casualties; there were simply too many Hollows. On the other hand, the difference in strength between the Shinigami was too great. Even a group of 10 ordinary Shinigami would struggle to take on a single powerful Hollow. They were truly cannon fodder.
"Lord Chen Fan is indeed very capable!"
"Yes...!"