Unohana's Favorability

Unohana Retsu, originally named Unohana Yachiru, was an unprecedentedly great villain in Soul Society a thousand years ago, but was defeated by the Captain-Commander and brought into his ranks.

She is the founder of the Eleventh Division and its philosophy, and the first Shinigami to hold the title of "Kenpachi."

The meaning of the title "Kenpachi" is the strongest swordsman among Shinigami!

Yachiru, on the other hand, means mastering all the sword styles in the world.

Standing beside Captain Unohana, Xin could only feel her gentleness, grace, and magnanimity. As for the so-called "dark side," he hadn't sensed it yet.

Xin didn't believe Unohana Retsu was someone who had forgotten her true self. Her Kidō attainments were extremely high, but Xin didn't really believe she was interested in him because his Zanpakutō was Kidō-type.

After seeing the favorability rating given by the system, he believed it even less.

After Xin became the president of the Student Council, he also had the authority to view his relevant files. His swordsmanship record there was "exceptionally talented"!

Perhaps what Captain Unohana had said before was merely out of her duty and obligation as a Captain.

A large crowd had gathered around the platform. Upon seeing Renji's victory, they couldn't help but cheer him on.

Many of the surrounding Shinigami even started applauding.

Renji Abarai let out a sigh of relief and stepped forward to help the senior student up, politely asking, "Are you alright?"

However, he felt a sense of pride within himself.

Although his Kidō was a bit lacking, he was still very capable in other aspects!

The senior student didn't say much, refused the consolation prize, and turned to leave, ignoring the calls behind him that he had forgotten his gift.

Losing to a first-year junior was too embarrassing; he shouldn't have gone on stage just now!

At this moment, a student from Class A of the first-years called out to the crowd, "Is there anyone else who wants to come up? A mysterious grand prize awaits the destined person!"

The crowd below exchanged glances. The defeat of the senior student had dispelled the ambitions of many of them.

While the Shinigami who stopped here were confident in their victory, they couldn't lower themselves to bully a student.

"What grand prize?"

A voice suddenly rang out, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

Unohana had attracted countless people's attention since her arrival, and the one who spoke was Xin, whom the students all recognized.

As the president of the Student Council, although he was a student, he was already considered "high-ranking" in the Spirit Training Academy.

The student on the stage who had just spoken looked at Unohana Retsu beside Xin and swallowed hard, saying, "This can only be revealed if someone wins."

Xin stepped forward and leaped onto the platform.

"Shall I give it a try?"

Renji Abarai had a deep impression of Xin. They hadn't officially met, but he often heard about him from Rukia. Whenever Rukia talked about the Student Council, besides Hinamori, it was always about this president.

Things like "The president is a very good person" and "I want to aim to be like the president"...

Renji initially had no particular feelings towards this Student Council president, but as Rukia always praised him to his face, Renji couldn't help but develop some animosity towards him.

Perhaps Renji himself didn't even realize this animosity.

Seeing Xin now, his heart couldn't help but stir.

Defeat him!

He was a renowned genius in the Spirit Training Academy, and with so many people watching, even a Captain was observing.

Although he had just finished a spar, he felt a surge of excitement at this moment.

Renji Abarai threw the wooden sword in his hand towards Xin.

"Of course."

"Do you want to rest a bit?" Xin kindly reminded him.

"No need!"

Renji Abarai walked directly to the other side of the platform, holding his sword with both hands and assuming a stance.

"Please teach me!"

Xin weighed the wooden sword in his hand and calmly looked at Renji Abarai opposite him.

Renji held his breath and concentrated, fully prepared. He looked at Xin, who appeared at ease, opposite him and didn't feel any pressure, as if he were full of openings.

He suddenly let out a low shout and attacked Xin with both hands holding the sword.

He had heard many times about the strength of this Student Council president, but he had to try it himself to truly know.

Renji's wooden sword aimed directly at Xin's chest. Xin raised his sword at a speed Renji could clearly see, as if to block. However, Renji was agile and suddenly changed his move, switching from a thrust to a horizontal slash, swinging in a semicircle in front of him.

"Crack!"

A crisp striking sound echoed on the platform. Renji felt a sharp pain in the back of his hand holding the sword, and the wooden sword flew out of his grip. By the time he regained his senses, his throat was already held tightly by Xin's wooden sword, rendering him immobile.

Renji's pupils widened slightly. He saw it clearly; he had completely seen Xin's sword strike, and even every movement that knocked his wooden sword away, he had seen it clearly and distinctly.

But he just couldn't react in time. Only now, as he recalled it, did he feel a sense of dread.

Just one move!

He was defeated so cleanly and decisively.

Xin slowly sheathed his sword, a smile suddenly appearing on his face: "Thank you for the match."

Only then did the crowd around the platform belatedly erupt in gasps. They had been watching the fight intently the entire time and had all seen Xin's move. His draw wasn't fast, but it struck directly at the vital point.

"So, so fast..." Kotsubaki Kotone hadn't expected the match to conclude so quickly. She had thought Xin would win, but she hadn't anticipated Renji, who had been so imposing on the stage just moments ago, losing so decisively.

Unohana Retsu's beautiful eyes flickered, and the corners of her lips curved into a faint, almost imperceptible arc.

"Xin-kun is truly amazing," Kotsubaki Kotone sighed.

"He's far more capable than you think," Unohana Retsu said, an unusual statement from her.

"Eh?"

Unohana Retsu calmly explained, "He's superior to that red-haired student in every aspect, but he didn't rely on his physical abilities. He won purely through swordsmanship. That one move..."

It was the distillation of his own swordsmanship!

This child, so young...

After returning his wooden sword, Xin turned to leave the stage.

"Please wait a moment," Renji suddenly called out, his expression somewhat agitated. "Can we go again?"

It wasn't that he couldn't accept defeat. After all, his opponent was his senior, a renowned genius student, and losing to Xin was nothing to be ashamed of.

That single sword strike had directly exploited his weakness, making Renji feel more acutely than ever the shortcomings in his own swordsmanship. Thus, he wanted to exchange blows with Xin one more time.

He could sense that sparring with Xin would undoubtedly be beneficial to his own progress!

Xin let out a light chuckle: "If you didn't realize anything just now, it wouldn't make a difference how many times we fought."

A first-year student from Class A stepped forward at this moment: "Congratulations on your victory, senpai. We've prepared..."

"No need. Please save your gifts for the next fortunate person."

Renji watched Xin's retreating back, secretly making a resolution in his heart.

Next year! Next year, I must join the Student Council!

Xin descended from the platform, ignoring the stares of those around him, and approached Unohana.

"Captain Unohana, I won."

"Good. Then let's continue on our way."

Although Unohana Retsu still had a smile on her face, her reaction was somewhat subdued. Even her praise was a simple, brief "Good."

[Unohana Retsu]

[Affection: 2]

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