Chapter 980: A Transformation Through Devouring
"Pfft..." Kenpachi Zaraki spat out a mouthful of blood. When Yachiru asked how he was, he shook his head. "It's nothing. I'm fine! But I need to get stronger. Stronger..."
Kenpachi spoke with conviction. Madness glinted in his eyes, and he looked at Ren with Battle Intent still burning.
Ren chuckled. "That's some fine Battle Intent. I look forward to seeing you grow stronger! I hope the Kenpachi Zaraki I meet next time won't be a swordsman who relies on overwhelming Spiritual Pressure, but one who's mastered swordsmanship. Of course, it would be even better if you could control your Zanpakuto's release!"
At that, Kenpachi's Battle Intent blazed. "I will. I will..."
The words had barely left his mouth when Kenpachi spat out another mouthful of blood and collapsed. He had taken two punches and a kick from Ren without passing out on the spot. That alone was impressive. After all, one punch from Ren could easily shatter a mountain!
Yachiru looked at the unconscious Kenpachi, then turned to Ren with a sweet smile. "Mysterious man, thank you! A-Ken had a lot of fun today!"
Ren nodded silently. "My name isn't 'mysterious man.' Call me Ren. Kenpachi Zaraki has earned the right to know my name. And so have you!"
Yachiru nodded and smiled. Then she grabbed Kenpachi by his right foot and dragged him toward Retsu Unohana. Clearly, Yachiru intended to have Unohana treat him!
Unohana greeted Yachiru with a gentle smile and released her Zanpakuto to heal Kenpachi. Then she looked at Ren, a ruthless glint still in her eyes. She was plainly still furious with him for kissing her by force!
As if sensing her gaze, Ren turned to look at Unohana and gave her a wicked smile. Then he looked