At that moment, Kyougetsu Shunsui had only one thought in his mind-rush forward immediately and check on Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto!
However, just as he was about to act, a figure flashed with light and appeared in front of him, blocking his path.
When he looked closely, he saw that it was Kizaru!
Kizaru stood there at ease, a relaxed, comfortable expression on his face. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly into a faint, almost imperceptible smile as he said softly to Kyougetsu Shunsui, "Terribly sorry, but I'm your opponent."
Having said that, Kizaru even had the leisure to gently wag his index finger at Kyougetsu Shunsui. He looked as though he were toying with an insignificant little insect, not taking this fierce battle seriously at all.
Yet that seemingly casual, indifferent attitude was like a blazing torch, instantly igniting the fury buried deep in Kyougetsu Shunsui's heart.
Kyougetsu Shunsui had always presented himself as a grinning man who treated life as a game.
But now, his usually smiling face had become exceptionally cold and stern, devoid of any expression;
His eyes blazed with a heart-stopping fire of rage, as though it could devour everything.
"Get the hell out of my way!"
With that furious roar, Kyougetsu Shunsui's eyes widened, and veins bulged on his forehead. Both hands tightly gripped his Zanpakuto, which radiated a biting chill, its incredibly sharp tip pointed straight at Kizaru, exuding boundless killing intent and authority.
"Oh my, how scaaary~~" A teasing smile rested on Kizaru's wrinkled old face.
Surprisingly, however, his body obediently remained where it was, motionless as a statue.
Not only that, but he displayed an unexpectedly submissive attitude, voluntarily and quite cooperatively raising his seemingly feeble arms high, looking as though he had completely abandoned all resistance.
However, just as Kyougetsu