"Ding ding ding!"
Kuruyashiki Kenpachi and Kenpachi Zaraki, one the Seventh Kenpachi and the other the Eleventh Kenpachi, spanning eight, nine, and thirteen generations of Kenpachi, nearly three hundred years, wielded their Zanpakuto and swung them with abandon.
Neither of them intended to unleash their Zanpakuto; they both preferred to use the Zanpakuto in their most primitive form, attacking each other in an almost chaotic manner, simply by slashing at each other with their Zanpakuto in hand.
Amidst the crackling sparks, joyful smiles spread across their faces.
"State your name!"
Kuruyashiki Kenpachi beckoned to Kenpachi Zaraki with his finger, displaying the air of a grandmaster accepting a challenger's challenge.
Kenpachi Zaraki!
Kenpachi Zaraki was slightly taken aback when he saw Kuruyashiki Kenpachi's appearance, then grinned and gave his name.
" Zaraki, huh? Let me see if you really deserve to be called Kenpachi."
After hearing Kenpachi Zaraki's words, Kenpachi Kuruyashiki Kenpachi frowned and assumed a fighting stance.
Kuruyashiki Kenpachi did not refer to Kenpachi Zaraki as Kenpachi, because he did not acknowledge that Kenpachi Zaraki Kenpachi Kiganjō, was Kenpachi. Therefore, he naturally did not acknowledge that Kenpachi Zaraki was Kenpachi who had been properly promoted through a Kenpachi by Kenpachi.
"Um?!"
You'll see!
A Kenpachi Zaraki's eyes as he swung his blade straight at Kuruyashiki Kenpachi's head.
In Kenpachi Zaraki's eyes, any living being will die if its head is cut off or its heart is pierced. Therefore, the strongest swordsmanship he has learned over nearly a thousand years is this art of killing.
"Too slow!"
Unfortunately, Kenpachi Zaraki's opponent Kuruyashiki Kenpachi, was not one of those who could be killed by this pure speed of swordsmanship, because Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was even faster than Kenpachi Zaraki.
With a flash of silver light, Kenpachi Zaraki's shoulder, the hand holding his sword, was pierced through by Kuruyashiki Kenpachi.
"Pfft~"
"Forehead..."
Kenpachi Zaraki seemed to have never imagined he would suffer such an injury. He stared at his left arm, which was gushing blood like a spring, and his body stiffened slightly.
"What's wrong? Is this all you've got?"
After piercing Kenpachi Zaraki's arm, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi did not continue his attack while maintaining his advantage. On the contrary... Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was very curious about what kind of amazing scene this junior could bring him.
Hahaha... Hahahaha...
After hearing what Kuruyashiki Kenpachi, Kenpachi Zaraki suddenly grinned maliciously, ignoring his bleeding left arm, and still wielding his sword in his left hand to slash at Kuruyashiki Kenpachi.
"Are you crazy?"
Kuruyashiki Kenpachi frowned as he watched Kenpachi Zaraki, who was now acting like a wounded and crazed beast, go berserk. This was not what he wanted to see.
Kuruyashiki Kenpachi Zanpakuto horizontally in front of him, attempting to block Kenpachi Zaraki's slash, the direction of which was so predictable that it didn't even need to be guessed.
"Bite!"
With a crisp metallic clang, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi easily blocked Kenpachi Zaraki's attack.
"As expected, their strength has decreased."
Kuruyashiki Kenpachi shook his head helplessly; to be honest, he was extremely disappointed.
"Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!"
However, just as Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was feeling disappointed, Kenpachi Zaraki's attacks came crashing down on him like a Kuruyashiki Kenpachi. Terrifying Spiritual Pressure gathered on Kenpachi Zaraki Kuruyashiki Kenpachi. One slash! Two slashes! Three slashes! Four slashes! Kenpachi Zaraki's Spiritual Pressure grew stronger and stronger, and the power of his strikes increased accordingly!
Finally, as he unleashed his eleventh strike, to the utter astonishment of Kuruyashiki Kenpachi, he struck with terrifying power, sending Kuruyashiki Kenpachi staggering back several steps in a single blow.
"You bastard."
Kuruyashiki Kenpachi paused in place, his eyes narrowing slightly as he watched Kenpachi Zaraki's Spiritual Pressure steadily rise.
The opponent gave Kuruyashiki Kenpachi the feeling that he was originally very powerful, but for some reason he had sealed his power away, and now... the opponent was slowly regaining his power through fighting him.
"Interesting!"
Kuruyashiki Kenpachi smiled. "That's right, that's how it should be. As the captain of the 11th Division, the strongest Soul Reaper with the title Kenpachi, he should have this kind of strength. He should wield a sharp blade and stand at the peak. That's what Kenpachi should be like."
As for the ninth generation Kenpachi, Gosuke Kenpachi, and the tenth generation Kenpachi, Onigeki Kenpachi... they don't deserve to be called Kenpachi at all; they are far too weak.
"Let's see if your Spiritual Pressure is Spiritual Pressure, or mine!"
With a smile on his lips, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi faced Kenpachi Zaraki, whose entire body was radiating a golden Spiritual Pressure Kenpachi Zaraki was even gradually increasing. Kuruyashiki Kenpachi released his own suppressed Spiritual Pressure, and a deep blue Spiritual Pressure, like the ocean, soared into the sky, colliding with Kenpachi Zaraki's golden Spiritual Pressure in a whooshing sound.
Wow~ How spectacular!
Sōgo looked at Kuruyashiki Kenpachi and Kenpachi Zaraki, who were radiating violent Spiritual Pressure in front of him, and remained completely unfazed, even wanting to laugh.
Who do you think will win in the last two?
Sōgo had no intention of stopping the two. He was planning to renovate his palace anyway, and now that someone had brought him money for the renovations, why should he stop these kind-hearted people?
"That beast's Spiritual Pressure was also very strong, but it was no match for Teacher Kuruyashiki."
Shaoling Fon's attitude was resolute. As someone who had trained under Kuruyashiki, she was well aware of Kuruyashiki Kenpachi's formidable strength. Whether it was Spiritual Pressure, swordsmanship, or any other aspect, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was a man without any weaknesses, a true all-rounder. How could a man of this caliber be defeated by a beast that only knew how to increase his Spiritual Pressure?
"It's hard to say. Although Mr. Kuruyashiki is very strong, that man... that man possesses power that matches his appearance, and I've personally experienced that."
Tier Harribel wrapped her arms around her ample breasts, her gaze fixed intently on Kenpachi Zaraki Kenpachi Zaraki. Having briefly clashed with him, she knew all too well that this beast-like man was far more powerful than anyone imagined, especially his explosive strength. When she was thrown back by him, she could clearly sense the overwhelming, terrifying power emanating from his body, a power that was absolutely impossible to resist. Therefore, she did not believe that this beast named Kenpachi Zaraki was an opponent that Kuruyashiki Kenpachi could easily defeat.
" Lilynette, what about you?"
Sōgo listening to Shaoling Fon and Tier Harribel's words, Sougo nodded slightly, then looked at Lilynette was still lying on the floor and showed no sign of getting up, and asked her a question.
"They don't want to talk to you right now."
"Unless you pick her up."
After hearing Sōgo's words, Lilynette snorted coldly and turned her head away.
"Really? So Lilynette thinks he's more favored!"
"What you said makes a good point."
After listening to Lilynette's words, Sōgo nodded without changing his expression.
"What are you saying, Sōgo?!"
"I didn't choose anyone!"
Lilynette's expression changed slightly after hearing Sōgo's words. Sōgo's irrelevant answer startled her.
"It's okay, Lilynette, you can just lie here."
"From today onwards, she will take your place."
Sōgo gently stroked Lilynette's dark green hair, then pulled out a doll and smiled.
Sōgo... you can't leave me!
Lilynette cried out as she scrambled to her feet from the floor and clung to Sougo as if she would Sōgo let go.
"Hmph~"
"See, it's risen from the ground, isn't it?"
Sōgo had anticipated Lilynette's reaction and smiled slightly.
The next second, the spot where Lilynette had been lying was shattered by the aftershocks of the fight between Kenpachi Zaraki and Kuruyashiki Kenpachi.
"This man is too strong!"
After this fierce battle, Kenpachi Zaraki was covered in wounds. He realized that his beastly intuition wasn't so accurate after all. The man in front of him, who was the same size as him and had long, flowing hair like a wild beast, was definitely the strongest among everyone here. Even he couldn't say for sure that he could win.
His opponent's swordsmanship, strength, and Spiritual Pressure were all superior to his current level. Although his power was constantly increasing, his body could not withstand the Spiritual Pressure reaching its peak. In other words, the final battle would end in an instant.
How about the next strike to decide the outcome?
Kenpachi Zaraki's veins bulged. Having suppressed his power to savor the thrill of battle, Kenpachi Zaraki had regained some of his strength after clashing with Kuruyashiki Kenpachi Kuruyashiki Kenpachi. The damage he sustained in the fight, combined with the sudden surge in Spiritual Pressure causing his veins to dilate, had pushed him to his limit. He decided to gamble all his Spiritual Pressure on this final strike, hoping to decide the outcome with a single blow.
As you wish!
After hearing Kenpachi Zaraki's words, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi nodded slightly, then raised his Zanpakuto high, concentrating all his Spiritual Pressure into this final strike to decide the outcome.
"Ah!!!"
"Haa!!"
Kuruyashiki Kenpachi and Kenpachi Zaraki roared simultaneously, their immense Spiritual Pressure rising into the sky like two pillars of light from their bodies.
The intense collision between Spiritual Pressure Spiritual Pressure caused the entire palace of the Second Division's captain's chamber to tremble continuously. Countless cracks appeared in the floor, the ceiling was already covered with gaps of all sizes, and even the main beams were cracked. The entire palace could be reduced to ashes at any moment by the two people's ultimate attack.
Let's settle this once and for all!
With a low groan from Kuruyashiki Kenpachi, the two of them struck down simultaneously.
"Okay, that's all for now."
Just as the two were about to unleash their final, deadly strike to completely defeat each other, a figure slowly appeared between them.
Faced with the deadly attack from Kuruyashiki Kenpachi and Kenpachi Zaraki, the figure simply stretched out his two hands.
"What?"
Kenpachi Zaraki watched as Sougo easily caught his fatal Sōgo with just his palm. His eyebrows twitched slightly, and his eyes were filled with disbelief. It seemed that his beastly instincts were not wrong at all. This white-haired man was indeed a monster among monsters.
"Ara~"
Compared to Kenpachi Zaraki, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was much more accepting. He understood Sōgo's strength and wasn't surprised that Sōgo caught his fatal attack with his bare hands. On the contrary, it would have been strange if Sōgo hadn't caught it.
"Alright~ The battle is over."
Sōgo smiled slightly and addressed the two of them.
"How can the battle end like this?"
Kenpachi Zaraki's face flashed with displeasure. Although he knew that Sōgo was incredibly strong, knowing that meant he was afraid of Sōgo. On the contrary... precisely because he knew that Sōgo was incredibly strong, the desire to Sōgo within him surged even higher.
Do you want to continue playing?
Sōgo, still smiling, asked.
"Isn't that obvious?"
Kenpachi Zaraki remained incredibly brave, and coldly replied to Sōgo's question.
"Alright then! Since you still want to play, I'll play with you!"
Sōgo maintained his smile even after hearing Kenpachi Zaraki's words.
"Will you play with me?"
"Ha ha ha ha..."
"Fine! Then you can play with me!"
Kenpachi Zaraki burst into laughter after hearing Sōgo's words. Fighting a monster among monsters like Sōgo was exactly what he wanted.
"OK."
Sōgo smiled and nodded, then his arm blurred into a blur as he punched Kenpachi Zaraki in the stomach.
"Puff..."
Kenpachi Zaraki's eyes rolled back instantly, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Thump."
The next second, Kenpachi Zaraki lay on the ground, unconscious.
The powerful Kenpachi Zaraki, who was as ferocious as a beast, couldn't even withstand a single blow from Sōgo Shihoin.
"Very good."
Sōgo looked at the unconscious Kenpachi Zaraki and nodded slightly. The unconscious Kenpachi Zaraki is the best Kenpachi Zaraki.
Here, this is for you.
Sōgo pulled a small notebook from his pocket and handed it to Yachiru Kusajishi, who was being held in Tsunayashiro Tokinada's hand.
"What is this, Little Sōgo?"
Yachiru Kusajishi looked at the notebook Sōgo handed her, and in an instant broke free from Tsunayashiro Tokinada's restraints. Clutching the notebook Sōgo gave her, she asked in confusion.
"Anyway... after destroying my palace like this, it'll need some renovations, won't it?"
"If the entire palace were to be renovated to this extent, it would probably cost tens of millions of taels of silver, right?"
"In short, this renovation money is yours, 11th Division."
Sōgo gently patted Yachiru Kusajishi's head, his smile very kind.
"It's alright, you don't have to pay it back all at once. I know you can't pay it back all at once anyway. You can pay it back slowly, whether it takes a hundred years or a thousand years, as long as you pay me back the money for the renovation before you die."
Sōgo spoke very gently to Yachiru Kusajishi, after all, he was not a devil and would not do anything too cruel to a child.
" Little Sōgo is so scary..."
After hearing Sōgo's words, Yachiru Kusajishi's expression changed drastically; she felt she had developed a psychological trauma.
(End of this chapter)