An Incomplete World, Aizen's Expectations

Yachiru squatted beside Kenpachi, poking him with a finger. When she heard Shunsui Kyōraku's question, she looked up and recounted everything that had happened today.

Shunsui Kyōraku's eyelids twitched as he listened.

He knew Kenpachi's strength. Seeing Kenpachi in such a miserable state, he could tell that his opponent had been stronger—but this much stronger?

According to Yachiru, the other party had not been serious at all and seemed to have only just mastered the release of his Zanpakutō.

At that thought, Shunsui Kyōraku turned to look at Soi Fon.

He still remembered what Soi Fon had said. If the person she had mentioned was the same one, then he truly was a monster.

But how could someone like that have had no news about him before?

Shunsui Kyōraku absolutely did not believe that.

"Take him to Captain Unohana first. Do you need help?"

Shunsui Kyōraku looked at Yachiru as he asked.

"I'll take Ken-chan myself."

As she spoke, Yachiru grabbed Kenpachi by the lower leg, dragging him away as well.

Everyone wore strange expressions as they watched.

The Shinigami who had gathered to watch could not help discussing what they had seen in low voices.

"I never expected Captain Zaraki to be the one who provoked him!"

"Isn't that normal? That's Captain Zaraki, after all. But he lost terribly this time."

"Shouldn't the focus be on the person who defeated Captain Zaraki?"

A Shinigami muttered quietly.

The captains naturally heard the Shinigami whispering among themselves, but they did not stop them.

After exchanging glances, they all headed in the same direction.

No matter who the other party was, the sudden appearance in the Seireitei of someone capable of defeating Kenpachi Zaraki had to be thoroughly investigated.

Elsewhere.

After returning, Aizen and Dunn went back to the barracks together.