Chapter 170: Let Me See Your Limits
Su Feng's contemptuous attitude undoubtedly enraged Byakuya Kuchiki.
He found it difficult to maintain a calm state of mind whenever he faced this childhood rival.
Even when facing that demon cat, this rarely happened.
"Today, I will stake the honor of the Kuchiki name."
Byakuya Kuchiki fixed a cold stare on the noble-looking figure before him as surging spiritual pressure continuously churned around him.
"Be it an assessment or a challenge."
"I will certainly give it my all..."
As he spoke, it was as though he were hypnotizing himself, his gaze growing increasingly resolute.
"My, my, what enviable fighting spirit."
Standing at the edge of the battlefield and maintaining the barrier, Shunsui Kyoraku spoke vaguely. "Such fighting spirit is rarely seen in old men like us."
"Don't you agree, Captain Unohana?"
However, he did not receive the response he wanted. Chilling killing intent suddenly descended, instantly surrounding him as the temperature in the air plummeted.
"Captain Kyoraku, please correct your wording."
"It is you, not 'us.'"
The corners of Retsu Unohana's lips lifted slightly. What should have been a gentle smile brimmed instead with tangible killing intent, like countless blades stabbing into his heart.
"Ha, ha, ha..."
Shunsui Kyoraku's smile stiffened. Enveloped by the killing intent, he seemed to have been turned to stone.
"Captain Unohana is right. I misspoke."
"My deepest apologies..."
Their dispute did not draw much attention from the other two. It was merely a brief interlude before the battle began.
"Begin, Byakuya."
Ginrei Kuchiki spoke in a deep voice from outside the barrier. "Do not forget what you just said. Even if you cannot defeat your opponent, you must still give it your all and defend the honor of the Kuchiki Family."
Byakuya Kuchiki did not respond to his