In the video, as a massive bloodline descended from the sky, the colossal figure of Valkyrie, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the heavens, was split in two from head to toe!
Splatter—!!!
At the point where the slash struck, torrents of blood rained down from the sky, pouring onto the ground like a violent storm. The pristine white True World City was instantly transformed into a blood-red wasteland, resembling a crimson hell!
Even after slaying the "False God," Demon Kenpachi's demonic aura did not dissipate. Instead, bathed in blood, he emanated an even more terrifying killing intent, instantly obliterating the surrounding ruins and soaring into the sky! It seemed as though even the heavens would be shattered by this overwhelming aura!
The screen faded to black, and the scene ended…
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Tenth Division
"That was incredible! Compared to any opponent we've faced before, that giant who called himself a 'Divine Messenger' seemed to have no weaknesses! Yet, Captain Kenpachi, even after unlocking his Bankai, could still cleave him in two with a single strike!!!"
Even as the screen went completely dark, Matsumoto Rangiku was still in a daze, immersed in the image of Demon Kenpachi slaying a god with one slash!
Flat Slash!
Flat Slash!
Still a Flat Slash!
From start to finish—whether before liberation, during his initial Shikai release of Nozarashi, or his final transformation into the nameless demonic Bankai—Kenpachi Zaraki remained simple, brutal, and true to his signature style.
The King of Flat Slashes, truly deserving of the title!
Nodding, Hitsugaya Toshiro made a light-hearted joke, "Rangiku, you're right. It looks like we'll need to stay on good terms with Kenpachi Zaraki from now on. Let him handle the slashing up front, while we cheer him on from behind!"
"But…"
Pausing for a moment, Hitsugaya sighed with regret, "The only pity is that the battle footage cut off abruptly. If I get the chance, I'd love to witness firsthand just how high my future self's potential can reach!"
With that, Hitsugaya let out a sigh. Knowing that his future self's spiritual pressure would multiply made him even more eager to discover the full extent of Hyōrinmaru's power!
"Don't worry, Captain…"
Patting Hitsugaya's shoulder calmly, Matsumoto Rangiku reassured him, "From that battle, we can infer one thing: when other characters are being showcased, those previously featured might make indirect appearances!"
"So, you don't need to worry…"
She smiled encouragingly, "Who knows, in future showcases, you might fight alongside others!"
"You're right. These are future events, after all. No one knows exactly what will happen…"
Hitsugaya nodded thoughtfully, his restless mood gradually calming.
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Meanwhile, at the First Division Barracks
"Captain-Commander…"
"Just now, the Technical Development Bureau sent word! Captain Mayuri seems to have a new hypothesis!" Standing before the desk, Chojiro Sasakibe bowed, reporting excitedly.
"Oh? Have they finally found a new lead?"
The Captain-Commander's cloudy eyes flickered with interest as he nodded approvingly, asking, "What's his deduction?"
"Recently, Captain Mayuri visited the Great Spirit Book Corridor and reviewed a vast amount of ancient texts and documents, finding a trace of evidence!"
Chojiro continued, "According to records, after their defeat in the Thousand-Year Blood War, a portion of pure-blood Quincy scattered across the living world, led by the Ishida family in Karakura Town. You must have heard of them, Captain-Commander."
"Indeed, I've heard of them…"
The Captain-Commander nodded noncommittally.
The name "Ishida" was familiar to him, representing the last remaining pure-blood Quincy family in the living world, constantly monitored by the Shinigami.
"But…"
Chojiro's expression grew serious, "According to Captain Mayuri's hypothesis, some Quincy escaped to other places and disappeared permanently through 'concealment'!"
"Concealment? Permanent disappearance?"
The Captain-Commander's brows furrowed into a deep frown as he mused, "Where did these Quincy go? Did they just vanish into thin air?"
Impossible!
Everything in this world is composed of reishi. Unless they self-destructed, they couldn't just disappear!
"It's unclear for now…"
Shaking his head, Chojiro answered honestly, "But Captain Mayuri said one thing: if we think in reverse, perhaps the most dangerous place is the safest place!"
"?!"
The Captain-Commander's scarred back broke out in goosebumps, his expression darkening as a chill ran through him.
The most dangerous place… is the safest place?
Could it be…
Just then—
Flash—!!!
The black screen flickered, and with a burst of white static, the video resumed, interrupting the Captain-Commander's thoughts and drawing both their gazes to the transparent screen!
"Is the next round of the showcase starting?"
The Captain-Commander stared at the screen, temporarily setting aside their conversation.
Though he initially scoffed at the showcase, his curiosity was now thoroughly piqued.
He, too, was eager to know if he'd likely rank first among the top ten!
The screen cleared, and a new subtitle slowly appeared:
[NO.10]
[Second Generation Captain-Commander, Shunsui Kyōraku]
…
The sudden subtitle hit the Captain-Commander like a bolt from the blue!
"?!"
His aged eyes widened slightly, "Chojiro… am I seeing things? Why is Shunsui's title 'Second Generation Captain-Commander'?!"
His tone carried a mix of disbelief and clear anger. In that moment, the Captain-Commander's stubborn and domineering nature made him feel his authority was being gravely insulted!
Nonsense!
Utter nonsense!
I, Yamamoto Genryūsai, am the founder of the Gotei 13!
How could there be a "Second Generation Captain-Commander"?!
Boom—!!!
As the old man's anger flared, an overwhelmingly scorching spiritual pressure erupted from his body like an ancient volcano, instantly incinerating all the paperwork on the desk into ashes!
If not for the office's framework being partially made of Sekkiseki stone, it would likely have been reduced to dust!
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Meanwhile, at the Thirteenth Division Barracks
Crash!
A teacup shattered on the floor.
Hot tea splashed onto Shunsui Kyōraku's body, soaking his carefully maintained floral kimono.
His expression froze, his widened eyes reflecting the flickering subtitle on the screen:
[Second Generation Captain-Commander, Shunsui Kyōraku]
Silence.
Dead silence.
The previously harmonious atmosphere in the office turned suffocating, like sitting on pins and needles!
Across from him, Ukitake Jūshirō was equally stunned, his shock no less than Shunsui's.
"Did… did I see that right?" Raising a trembling finger, Ukitake nearly bit his tongue, "Shunsui… how did you suddenly become the Captain-Commander?!?!"
Shock!
Disbelief!
The frail man's worldview was shattered!
One was their teacher, the strongest Shinigami in a thousand years.
The other was his closest friend, the longest-serving captain besides the Captain-Commander.
Who would've thought…
In the future, Shunsui Kyōraku would usurp the position?!
What the hell was going on?!
In that moment, Ukitake Jūshirō felt like he was going insane!
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