"Sorry." Kuruyashiki hurriedly apologized.
"Quite polite, aren't you?" Kamishirokawa eyed Kuruyashiki up and down.
The one who had come with Kamishirokawa was none other than Hyakki-ji.
"Since you're all here, let me introduce you. This is the new Kenpachi challenger, Kuruyashiki. He can kill a Vastolorde without releasing his Zanpakuto, so his strength is anything but ordinary," Yamabuki Chidori introduced with a smile.
The two previous Kenpachis both showed surprise.
Being able to kill a Vastolorde without releasing his Zanpakuto indeed meant he was qualified to challenge for the title of Kenpachi.
"These two are doctors from the Fourth Division. They're not particularly capable, just fond of gossip. Kamishirokawa, a Fourth Division surgical doctor and the Fourth Kenpachi. Hyakki-ji, a Fourth Division physician and the Fifth Kenpachi."
Kuruyashiki immediately held the two in reverence.
"So you're the two esteemed seniors!" Kuruyashiki scratched his head sheepishly.
As usual, Kamishirokawa remained expressionless, merely continuing to assess Kuruyashiki.
Hyakki-ji nudged Kamishirokawa with his elbow. "Since you're here, hurry up and explain what you came for."
Kamishirokawa narrowed his eyes at Kuruyashiki. "I have no other reason for coming. I just wanted to test the new recruit's worth and see whether he truly has what it takes to challenge for the title of Kenpachi."
In other words, he had come to fight.
Kuruyashiki said awkwardly, "Everyone's exaggerating. It wasn't that impressive. I was injured in that battle too. I was lucky the Chief Strategist treated me."
"Let's go. Talking is pointless. I heard you're formidable even without releasing your Zanpakuto? I won't take advantage of you. I won't release mine either," Kamishirokawa said calmly.
Kuruyashiki looked toward Yamabuki Chidori.
No matter what, he was only a newcomer. Would fighting an old senior be somewhat disrespectful?
Yamabuki Chidori lowered his voice and whispered in Kuruyashiki's