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"Is it him?"
Aozaki Reiji turned his head and asked the person beside him.
Unohana appeared silently beside him.
A chilling smile hung on her lips, sending shivers down one's spine:
"I will never forget that face and the feeling of his Reiatsu."
Her tone was calm, yet filled with certainty.
"Hundreds of years have passed, and he has indeed changed quite a bit, but there are still some similarities. It should be him without a doubt."
Aozaki Reiji nodded.
"In that case, I'll go play with him."
"You must be careful and not be negligent. That man is very dangerous," Unohana said softly, her gaze falling on the pink-haired little girl.
"As for this child, I'll take care of her, so she doesn't get in the way during the fight."
"Handsome Big Brother, Kusajishi Yachiru won't get in the way!"
The pink-haired little girl, suspended in mid-air with her arms crossed over her chest, retorted indignantly.
She had already keenly sensed that this "Big Brother's" actions just now were actually to protect her.
"You little imp are truly mischievous… But from now on, little Yachiru, it's better for you to stay put, okay?"
Aozaki Reiji smiled helplessly, shaking his head gently.
Ignoring the girl's protest, Aozaki Reiji handed her over to Unohana.
Strangely enough, when the girl was with Unohana, she seemed to suddenly become much quieter.
At this moment, Kenpachi, the long-haired man who had been sent flying, also struggled to get up from the large crater, looking at Aozaki Reiji with a smile on his face.
"To catch my slash with just one finger, that's something I've never encountered before."
"Shinigami, you are indeed very strong… Completely different from the guys I've met before."
"Are you their captain? Are you the strongest among them?"
Hearing these words, Aozaki Reiji merely smiled faintly, casually spreading his hands:
"You're not wrong to think that."
"That's great! I came specifically to find you. Let's have a good fight."
Kenpachi excitedly brandished his long sword, a ferocious grin on his face.
"Only an opponent like you might allow me to have a truly satisfying fight."
"What a coincidence, to fulfill a promise to someone, I also came specifically to find you this time."
"A promise?"
Kenpachi's smile became even more terrifying, as if he felt greatly insulted.
Aozaki Reiji's lips curled slightly, and he gently waved his hand, as if to calm the other party's emotions, saying softly:
"Don't be so angry. Although I did come for someone this time, I'm actually quite interested in you too."
"I also like fierce warriors like you, who possess great strength but are simple-minded."
"If I win, you'll come with me, how about it?"
Kenpachi: "?"
Why does that sound a bit off…
It doesn't sound like a good thing, but it's also praising my strength…
Although I know I'm not that smart, isn't it too much to say it to my face?
Is this how the Gotei 13 recruits people?
Forget it, I can't figure it out. Let's fight first!
Thinking of this, a ferocious smile appeared on his face.
Immediately, he swung the sharp blade in his hand, fiercely slashing towards Aozaki Reiji!
Aozaki Reiji remained unhurried, clenching his right hand into a fist, and then slowly extending his little finger.
He aimed his fingernail directly at the sword in Kenpachi's hand, then suddenly exerted force, thrusting out as swiftly as a gale!
In an instant, a crisp, pleasant metallic clang echoed all around.
Their swords and fingernails instantly intertwined in battle, clashing dozens of times in mere moments!
Witnessing this scene, everyone around them looked astonished, clearly not having expected such a fierce and unusual battle.
The Squad members couldn't believe that such a powerful individual was hidden in this Rukongai.
This person could actually face Lord Reiji directly and engage in such a fierce confrontation with him!
As for the Bald guy and the Flamboyant guy, their jaws nearly dropped in shock.
They never expected that someone in the world could block Kenpachi's ferocious slashes with just a fingernail!!
They had both fought Kenpachi before and knew his terrifying strength well.
That guy was an absurdly strong monster!
And this Gotei 13 Captain was simply a monster among monsters!!
"Hey, hey… This isn't a joke, is it?"
The Bald guy muttered to himself while pulling the Flamboyant guy, desperately retreating backward.
Kenpachi and the Gotei 13 Captain were locked in a fierce, indecisive battle.
The intense battle between them unleashed a terrifying Reiatsu storm.
The surrounding air seemed to be distorted into incredibly sharp blades.
Even with their Seated Officer-level strength, a slight misstep would put them in extreme danger.
At the same time, Ryūsui and Izumo took similar action, quickly leading their companions away from the battlefield.
"That Big Brother can actually suppress Kenpachi?"
Kusajishi Yachiru couldn't help but whisper.
Hearing her words, Unohana, who was holding her, gently shook her head.
"That's not right, little sister. That Big Brother isn't suppressing that man; that's just a game for Big Brother alone."
"Hmm… You're right, that really… can only be considered a game."
Kusajishi Yachiru propped her chin, blinked her intelligent big eyes, and after a moment of thought, nodded seriously.
"You think so too?"
Unohana was a little surprised.
She had originally thought that a child of this age would undoubtedly side with her own family and vehemently refute her.
However, Kusajishi Yachiru shook her head and replied earnestly:
"That handsome Big Brother hasn't even drawn his sword yet!"
"He's only using his 'fingernail' to respond, and he looks very relaxed; he's clearly at ease right now."
"If I'm not mistaken, that Big Brother's strength should be far above Kenpachi's current level!"
Unohana smiled faintly, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes, and said softly:
"Oh… It seems our little Yachiru is also a child with unique insight and great talent!"
"But Yachiru, it's truly nostalgic… May I ask who gave you this beautiful name?"
Unohana asked curiously.
"Kenpachi gave it to me!"
Kusajishi Yachiru excitedly raised a small hand, saying proudly.
"I see…"
Unohana murmured thoughtfully, then looked meaningfully at Kusajishi Yachiru and continued to ask:
"Then, Yachiru, are you interested in learning swordsmanship? Perhaps in the future, you can also become as powerful as Big Brother."
"No!"
Kusajishi Yachiru quickly shook her head.
Learning swordsmanship sounds exhausting; she didn't want anything to do with that!
"Is that so?"
Unohana lowered her head slightly, a bit disappointed. This was a good seedling for sword practice.
But then, thinking of Aozaki Reiji, she felt it wasn't a big deal.
"If you don't want to, then so be it," Unohana said.
There was nothing to regret. She had already found the best seedling, and that best seedling had not disappointed her.
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