But apart from those two monsters, the next strongest was the man before him: Kenpachi Zaraki.
According to Kisuke Urahara's analysis, Kenpachi Zaraki could increase his fighting power without limit. His strength was absurd. No tricks, just raw power.
He was the most outrageous Soul Reaper captain in nearly a century.
"You're the Ryoka kid, right?" Kenpachi Zaraki stared at Kurosaki Ichigo. "Ikkaku told me about you. You're pretty strong, aren't you? Don't worry, I don't want anything else. I just want to cut you down—or have you cut me down!"
Ichigo was dumbfounded. Was there something seriously wrong with this guy?
"If you're not saying anything, I'll take that as a yes. Come on, kid. Let's fight to the death!" Kenpachi roared with laughter.
"Wait! I didn't come here to fight! I came to save someone! Why does every one of you want to fight me? What did I ever do to you?" Ichigo cried.
Kenpachi had no intention of listening. If he did, he wouldn't be Kenpachi.
He leaped into the air and brought his sword down with a blow that seemed capable of splitting heaven and earth.
Ichigo had no choice but to raise Zangetsu and brace for the attack, hoping the man wasn't as strong as he looked.
Clang!
The impact rang out.
Huo Ying stood between them, blocking the blow with her greatsword.
"Zaraki! He's my prey. How can you barge in like this? Have you no shame?" Huo Ying shouted, pointing at Kenpachi's nose.
Kenpachi's face hardened. "You're a nurse. Stick to your job. When we're done and need bandaging, you can handle that. Now get out of the way!"
Huo Ying's expression darkened. "Watch how you talk to me. Show your elders a little respect!"
"If you don't move, I'll cut you down