Unohana's previously tied-up braided hair came undone, her long hair fluttering without wind.
She drew her sword and slashed, a movement utterly devoid of flourish.
Poof!
Zaraki's imposing and heaven-shaking Reiatsu instantly came to an abrupt halt.
"The gap in power is actually so vast..."
Blood gushed out from Zaraki like a spring, his face filled with astonishment and horror, before he ultimately collapsed powerlessly to the ground.
"Captain Kenpachi!!"
After a brief moment of shock, Ikkaku and the others quickly helped up the heavily injured Zaraki.
"My sincerest apologies, I didn't want to waste time."
"I was a little too harsh with my attack."
"However, please rest assured, with Kenpachi's physique, it should not be fatal."
Unohana sheathed her sword, her expression as calm as if she had just casually knocked down a small fry.
"Interesting~"
"I originally thought the Gotei 13 was nothing special."
"Now it seems there's finally something that can pique my interest."
Tenya revealed a rare smile of excitement.
"It's good as long as you're satisfied."
"Ikkaku, you all should withdraw."
"This is not a place for you to stay."
Unohana turned her head and ordered Ikkaku and the others to leave.
"This..."
Ikkaku and the others wanted to say that this was their Squad Eleven's territory, what logic was there in telling them to leave?
However, since her sword was powerful, whatever she said was naturally the truth.
After sending away the unnecessary people, only Unohana and Tenya remained on the field.
Unohana skillfully opened a certain device, and a deep, dark passage appeared at the bottom of the training ground.
Unohana explained as she walked, "This place is where each successive Kenpachi of Squad 11 is decided."
"A life-and-death battle determines the inheritor of the Kenpachi title."
Tenya replied, "So that's how it is."
"However, I'm not interested in the title of Kenpachi."
Unohana said, "I, too, have long since lost interest in empty titles."
"What I pursue is merely a satisfying and exhilarating battle."
Unohana used the power of Kidō to activate a certain device in the underground room.
A powerful seal instantly enveloped an area spanning several kilometers.
"This way, we can fight without restraint!"
Having said that, Unohana drew her Zanpakuto.
"Very well."
Tenya also didn't waste words and took out Zangetsu from his system storage.
Clang... Clang... Clang!
Swords clashed, sparks flying.
Unohana's movements were as fast as lightning, making it nearly impossible for the naked eye to catch them.
Tenya activated his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan, relying on his powerful insight and pupil power to keenly capture her every movement.
Unohana feinted a slash with her right hand, then suddenly pulled out a short sword from her left sleeve, thrusting it towards Tenya's chest from an extremely tricky angle.
Clang!
Tenya used the short sword in his left hand to precisely block the opponent's surprise short sword attack.
"Swinging a sword with one hand while the other does nothing makes it hard for me to believe you're enjoying the battle..."
Unohana's eyes narrowed slightly, showing no shame whatsoever for her previous sneak attack.
"Indeed."
"Unfortunately, I am a Two-Sword Style user."
Tenya attacked with both swords simultaneously.
The long sword in his right hand delivered wide, sweeping slashes, while the short sword in his left hand performed horizontal cuts, slices, thrusts, and slashes for close-range attacks.
Unohana also seemed highly proficient in Two-Sword Style swordsmanship, her right-hand Zanpakuto and left-hand short sword cooperating seamlessly.
Tenya's eyes darted around, observing the opponent's ever-changing swordsmanship.
Clang... Clang... Clang...
Another rapid and intense series of sword clashes happened.
Unohana suddenly released the short sword in her left hand, then kicked it upwards with her foot, sending the short sword flying directly towards Tenya's chin.
Whoosh!
Tenya tilted his head back, dodging the kicking sword attack.
Unohana seized the opportunity to deliver a horizontal slash with the Zanpakuto in her right-hand.
Although Tenya saw through her movement, facing the extremely fast slash, his body couldn't fully react in time.
Hiss!
His clothes were ripped, revealing a shallow wound on his stomach.
"What fast swordplay!" Tenya praised his opponent.
Unohana said, "To still have the leisure to praise the enemy in the midst of a death match..."
"It is truly infuriating!"
Unohana's eyes turned cold, and her Zanpakuto attacks became even more ferocious.
In just a short while, Tenya's body was covered in wounds of various sizes.
However, possessing the Uzumaki clan's Super Healing ability, the wounds healed and recovered automatically in the blink of an eye.
"Hmm!?"
A brief moment of distraction appeared in Unohana's eyes.
"An opening!"
Tenya seized the moment Unohana made a mistake in her movement, crossing his swords and slashing.
"Getsuga Jujisho!"
Rumble!!!
The massive cross-shaped slash sent Unohana flying hundreds of feet away, knocking down several stone pillars along the way, showing just how powerful it was.
"Cough! Cough!"
"It hurts..."
Unohana quickly got back on her feet, her robe torn, revealing a hideous cross-shaped wound.
With her exquisite healing Kidō, the wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Pain, excruciating pain!"
"What a intoxicating feeling!!"
Unohana grinned, letting out a wild, unrestrained laugh.
Tenya said earnestly, "Are you an M?"
"I have heard of such people."
"Heh! The foreplay ends here!"
"Next is the real life-and-death battle!"
Unohana held her Zanpakuto, then grabbed the blade with her palm and slashed sharply, her blood staining the entire blade red.
"Bankai—"
"Minazuki!"
Endless blood seeped out from the space in all directions.
The bloodiness that permeated the atmosphere contained the ultimate Reiatsu filled with killing intent.
In an instant, Tenya was completely enveloped by death.
Conqueror's Haki.
The unparalleled king's aura dispelled all the bloodiness and killing intent.
"Excellent!"
"This fear that makes my blood boil."
Tenya fully unleashed the pupil power of his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
Purple Chakra soared into the sky, solidifying into the form of a giant samurai—Complete Body Susanoo!
Whoosh!
Unohana swung the blade stained with viscous blood, meeting the incredibly massive Susanoo without fear.
Bang!
With just one strike, the armor of the Complete Body Susanoo was cut through, and the blood dissolved the Susanoo's bones.
Blaze Release: Kagutsuchi!
Tenya's eyes glared, attaching the black flames of Amaterasu to the Susanoo's Chakra sword. The massive sword then slashed Unohana to the ground.
Unohana cut away the flesh and blood stained by the black flames, and the viscous blood covering the ground gathered at the wound, healing it in an instant.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Having recovered from her injuries, Unohana swung her sword wildly, transforming it into countless blood blades that slashed at the Susanoo from all directions.
The body of the giant samurai was cut into pieces by the blood blades.
'As expected, relying solely on the power of Susanoo is no longer enough to resist?'
Tenya still maintained a calm expression on his face.
A golden Chakra, however, soared into the sky from within his body.