Seireitei, the Usurped

Just as all the Bleach from Soul Society were rushing to support the World of the Living, a rift in Hell quietly opened in a corner of Seireitei, and a person stepped out from it.

Contrary to what Stark said, Hell did not attack Soul Society; rather, they believed that sending just one person would suffice.

This person was also wearing a white Captain's Haori, had long, spiky hair, and a magnanimous and kind face.

Emerging from the rift in Hell, he reached out and touched the wall of Seireitei. "It's still the same as before. How nostalgic."

Suddenly, the area around the man twisted, and after the Reishi condensed, the image of Soya Ashirogi appeared beside him.

"You too, still the same as before, no, different now, your edge isn't as sharp as it used to be." The man stroked his chin, analyzing Soya Ashirogi's condition.

"Kuruyashiki, Kenpachi!" Soya Ashirogi slowly uttered the man's name. This was someone he could never forget in his life, and one of the few people he felt guilty towards.

There was absolutely no conflict between Soya Ashirogi and Kuruyashiki Kenpachi. It was just that Soya Ashirogi needed the position of captain at the time, and coincidentally, the position of captain of the Squad 11 did not depend on seniority or interpersonal relationships, but only on strength.

So in that challenge, Soya Ashirogi defeated Kuruyashiki Kenpachi and took Kenpachi's place. However, before he could even begin to realize his ambitions, he was demoted to the Muken.

From beginning to end, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was merely a victim in the ridiculous life of Soya Ashirogi. He didn't have to die, but was killed by Soya Ashirogi due to the restriction of his strength.

Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was one of the few Kenpachi who earned his position through his own strength. Unfortunately, due to the meddling of Soya Ashirogi Kenpachi, the position of Kenpachi became useless for two consecutive generations until Kenpachi Zaraki and things started to improve.

"Yo, Azashiro, looks like you've given up on your obsession with Kenpachi." Kuruyashiki greeted him familiarly. "Congratulations, you've found your purpose in life, haven't you?"

Soya Ashirogi clenched his fists, feeling both ashamed and angry. The man opposite him was always so gentle and considerate of others. The Squad 11 during the Kuruyashiki period was also the most united time.

The gentleness of this man, Kuruyashiki, was even shown to someone like Soya Ashirogi, whom he had only met a few times. He gambled his life on Soya Ashirogi's clarity of mind.

At that time, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi clearly had the ability to defeat Soya Ashirogi, but he deliberately held back, allowing Soya Ashirogi to win.

Although Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was strictly forbidden from using Bankai Bankai under the orders of the Central 46, at that moment his life was in danger, and who cared about any prohibitions? Yet, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi simply obeyed.

Even though Soya Ashirogi was killed, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi believed that Soya Ashirogi could continue to lead the Squad 11.

Unfortunately, the legacy of the Squad 11 was ruined in the hands of Soya Ashirogi, which is why Soya Ashirogi felt guilty towards Kuruyashiki Kenpachi.

"I'm sorry..." These were the words that Soya Ashirogi had always wanted to say to Kuruyashiki Kenpachi. It was because of his own hatred that he had dragged this unrelated person Kuruyashiki, into this mess.

Kuruyashiki could probably guess what Soya Ashirogi meant. He had also known that Soya Ashirogi wouldn't succeed, but he still chose to believe in Soya Ashirogi.

It was this kind of personal charm that made Ashido, who had been alone in Hueco Mundo for over two hundred years, never forget him.

"How's the Squad 11 doing now?"

"The current Kenpachi extremely strong, the entire squad is of one mind, the expeditionary force lost in Hueco Mundo has been found, and one person is still alive; his name is Ashido."

Upon hearing the information from Soya Ashirogi, Kuruyashiki paused for a moment, a reminiscent smile playing on his lips. "Ashido? It's good that he's still alive."

The brief moment of reminiscence ended, Kuruyashiki's gaze sharpened as he looked at Soya Ashirogi. He lightly flicked the Chains on his chest with his thumb. "You should know why I'm here, right?"

"Hell is about to invade the Three Worlds!" Beside Soya Ashirogi, Uro Zakuro were ready to strike at any moment.

"It's good that you know." Kuruyashiki Kenpachi picked up the Chains, then put it down again, and sighed. "This is not something we can control. From the moment the corpse enters Hell, we can only obey Hell's commands."

"I understand, Kuruyashiki. This time, I will protect Seireitei!" Soya Ashirogi stood ready.

Kuruyashiki, however, remained completely unconcerned. "Do you know why Hell only sent me? Because my power is enough to destroy the entire Seireitei."

"Is it because of your sealed Bankai?" Soya Ashirogi immediately recalled the information that Kuruyashiki was imprisoned by the Central 46.

"Last time, because I was in Seireitei, I couldn't use my full power. Now it's different. I will make up for the regret of fighting you last time."

Kuruyashiki Kenpachi drew his Zanpakuto directly, slamming it down to the ground tip-down, while chanting the release phrase. "Born of slaughter, I bid farewell to darkness and old age, Garaku Kairo!"

The Zanpakuto didn't plunge into the ground; instead, it transformed into over 30 monsters, each resembling a Pac-Man character—completely white except for a single, sharp mouth.

This is Kuruyashiki Kenpachi's Zanpakuto, the Garaku Kairo. These monsters can devour all Reishi creations.

With a wave of his hand, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi controlled the Garaku Kairo to bite at Soya Ashirogi, swallowing half of Soya Ashirogi's body in one gulp.

As Soya Ashirogi dissipated into Reishi, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi said, "Prepare yourself to receive this great gift to the entire Seireitei. Bankai..."

From the very beginning, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi knew that Soya Ashirogi formed from Reishi. The bite attack in the Garaku Kairo was just a warning shot. What truly gave him the confidence to invade Seireitei alone was his Bankai.

Beneath the surface of Seireitei, a gigantic maw several miles in radius suddenly opened. This was the jaws of an unknown ferocious beast, and also Kuruyashiki Kenpachi's Bankai.

Its appearance will devour, tear apart, and crush everything within sight except for Kuruyashiki Kenpachi.

This is why the Central 46 forbid Kuruyashiki Kenpachi from using Bankai. It has absolutely no ability to distinguish friend from foe, and once used, it would destroy the Seireitei. The price the Seireitei Kuruyashiki Bankai is far too high.

A rumbling, crackling sound came from Ikkaku of Seireitei, as the unknown giant maw swallowed up a large portion of Seireitei in an instant.

If the Seireitei was originally a full moon shape, it was bitten into a crescent moon by Kuruyashiki Kenpachi and Bankai.

This is the source of Kuruyashiki's confidence in being an army all by himself; the entire Seireitei couldn't withstand his Bankai could take four bites!