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To temper one's Spiritual Pressure to Captain-class is by no means achievable through effort alone; it requires extremely high talent.
Hundreds of years ago, this man must have also been considered a rare genius, only seen once every few years, but he accepted the allure of the nobles and became a tool in their hands.
"How does it feel to defeat a Captain-class even before officially becoming a Shinigami?" Yoruichi patted Aozaki Reiji's shoulder.
"I don't feel anything. If you hadn't crippled him, where would I have had the chance to act?" He spread his hands.
"This guy probably hasn't learned Bankai yet. If he had, it would be more troublesome," Yoruichi Shihouin grinned.
Captain-class Spiritual Pressure is a prerequisite for learning Bankai, but having Captain-class Spiritual Pressure does not guarantee one can learn Bankai.
The long-haired man had been abused by her for so long without using Bankai, clearly indicating he hadn't learned it yet.
"Oh dear... it's so lively!"
"It seems everyone is in great need of assistance..."
The sudden voice seemed to drift directly into everyone's ears.
Just by listening to this melodious voice, one knew it belonged to a gentle and beautiful woman.
Feeling the soft hand on his shoulder, Aozaki Reiji suddenly turned his head to look behind him.
"Captain Retsu Unohana, why are you here?"
Hearing this, Retsu Unohana covered her mouth and smiled: "After you left, I had been monitoring your Spiritual Pressure. When I felt the fluctuations, I guessed you might have run into trouble."
Reiji finally managed to shift his gaze and looked behind Retsu Unohana, and sure enough, quite a few Fourth Division Squad members had followed.
Most of the rebels didn't know who the newcomer was, but seeing this beautiful woman wearing a white haori, they scattered backward like mice encountering a cat.
Takasugi Sanosuke's eyes widened, staring intently at Retsu Unohana, his hand holding his Zanpakuto trembling slightly.
Seeing Takasugi Sanosuke's pathetic state, Aozaki Reiji found it a bit strange.
Could this guy also be a figure from a thousand years ago, who knew Yachiru Unohana?
To tremble just by seeing her, isn't that a bit too useless? Is he worthy of his Captain-class Spiritual Pressure?
With such a cowardly demeanor, no wonder he hasn't made a name for himself after a thousand years.
Takasugi Sanosuke swallowed, his hands unconsciously clenching.
Of course, he wasn't a Shinigami from a thousand years ago, but he was sent by the Tsunayashiro Family to assist the rebels, and he knew far more than the rebels.
The opponent was one of the individuals the family had specifically warned never to provoke, a top combatant of the Gotei 13.
Moreover, he couldn't use Bankai; ten heads wouldn't be enough for her to chop off.
Unlike Takasugi Sanosuke, who was on high alert.
Facing the rebels who drew their swords, Retsu Unohana showed no tension at all.
She lowered her head to look at Aozaki Reiji and the long-haired man at his feet, asking, "Did you do this?"
"No, I just landed two cuts on him with Captain Yoruichi's help. It was entirely Captain Yoruichi who defeated the enemy," Aozaki Reiji waved his hand, pointing to Yoruichi beside him.
Yoruichi smiled, looking at Retsu Unohana, her expression a bit awkward.
After all, she had just stolen something from her house and knew of her legend, so she was naturally a bit nervous.
Even among Captains, there were differences in power, and she was not Retsu Unohana's opponent.
"Was it Captain Yoruichi who entered my room tonight?" Retsu Unohana seemed to recall something and smiled at Yoruichi.
Hearing this, Yoruichi was startled, considering whether to tell the truth.
Infiltrating a Captain's quarters was no small matter; it would be troublesome if it were deemed an illicit act.
Anyway, the item originally belonged to Kisuke; she was just helping him get it back, so nothing should happen... probably.
But before she could speak, Aozaki Reiji smiled and said, "She just wanted to help a friend retrieve something. I guarantee she didn't do anything else, so please don't blame her."
"How could I blame her? That item was merely entrusted to me by Kirinji for safekeeping; it never belonged to me. It's good that it's returned to its rightful owner," Retsu Unohana nodded. "Besides, I was very happy tonight."
Hearing this, Yoruichi Shihouin's expression became a bit strange; this way of speaking was too easily misunderstood!
Retsu Unohana seemed completely oblivious and continued, "Speaking of which, you truly are a descendant of the Shihouin Family. When I was your age, I hadn't hunted many Captain-class individuals either."
After speaking, she showed a somewhat regretful expression.
Yoruichi: "..."
Is Captain Retsu Unohana that terrifying? At a hundred-odd years old, she was already hunting Captain-class individuals as prey?
It is said that Shinigami of that era, due to their living environment, were all fierce and combative.
That she could hunt Captain-class individuals as prey, she truly is a monster!
Aozaki Reiji smiled and said, "Captain Retsu Unohana, please don't scare her; she's timid."
"I'm not timid at all," Yoruichi Shihouin said weakly, though her tone lacked conviction.
Aozaki Reiji and Retsu Unohana exchanged glances and laughed in unison.
Watching the three of them chat leisurely, Takasugi Sanosuke finally couldn't hold back.
He was a Captain-class after all. While Retsu Unohana's strength was great, she shouldn't ignore him!
To dare to be so unguarded in front of him... If that's the case, don't blame him for not playing by the rules!
His gaze turned cold, and the blade of his Zanpakuto ignited with flames, forcing Kuchiki Soujun back.
Then, with the fastest Shunpo, he appeared behind Retsu Unohana.
Die!
He steeled his heart, swinging his Zanpakuto with a speed almost impossible to track, fiercely slashing at Retsu Unohana's neck!
Retsu Unohana, who was conversing with Aozaki Reiji, had drawn her sword at some unknown point. The blade lay horizontally behind her neck, held casually with one hand, blocking his full-power strike.
Takasugi Sanosuke retrieved his sword, then continuously hacked several times; under the life-or-death crisis, his force actually increased by a few points.
Retsu Unohana had her back to him, holding her sword with one hand, the blade horizontal behind her neck. Her movements were casual and natural, as if she had eyes in the back of her head, completely aware of his attacks.
"Good Spiritual Pressure, but your swordsmanship is too crude."
If before, Takasugi Sanosuke had only heard of Retsu Unohana's various deeds and held a shred of reverence in his heart.
Then now, he truly felt a deep-seated fear, a fear stemming from the threat of death.
The Retsu Unohana before him exuded a suffocating pressure.
Takasugi Sanosuke's heart was filled with despair. He realized that no matter how desperately he fought, he could not defeat this woman before him.
His fighting spirit gradually dissipated in fear; his only thought was to escape from here, to get away from Retsu Unohana's threat.
"Have you lost your will to fight?"
Facing Takasugi Sanosuke's back, Retsu Unohana extended her hand and pointed at him.
"Bakudo Number 61: Six Rod Light Prison!"
Six massive light fragments instantly formed, converging sharply from six directions, firmly binding Takasugi Sanosuke!
He struggled for a moment, found it useless, and then screamed in terror: "Lady Retsu Unohana, please don't kill me! I am from the Tsunayashiro Family, I know..."
Before he could finish speaking, under the gaze of Reiji and Yoruichi, Retsu Unohana's figure flickered and appeared in front of Takasugi Sanosuke.
In the latter's horrified gaze, Retsu Unohana's curved blade descended, and his head flew high into the air.
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