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During the fierce battle, Aozaki Reiji even had the leisure to glance back at Retsu Unohana.
Retsu Unohana sighed softly, then showed a relieved smile, her eyes becoming calm, and then she nodded.
Aozaki Reiji returned a smile.
This disrespectful behavior in battle caused Zaraki's brows to furrow tightly, and flames of anger flickered in his eyes.
He brandished the long sword in his hand, as if to pour all his dissatisfaction and rage into it.
Although new wounds constantly appeared on his body, and blood flowed profusely.
He showed no intention of retreating; instead, he advanced even more bravely, swinging his sword down fiercely.
Seeing this, Aozaki Reiji showed no weakness.
He gripped the hilt of his sword tightly with his right hand, lifted the long sword, and swung it upwards with great force.
A crisp sound was heard, successfully blocking Zaraki's attack.
However, before Zaraki could react.
Aozaki Reiji quickly adjusted his stance, then slashed downwards with his long sword.
In an instant, a new long and deep wound appeared on Zaraki's body, and blood gushed out from it.
He couldn't help but take a few steps back, his steps slightly staggering.
Aozaki Reiji's figure flickered, as if teleporting.
His speed was so fast that it was simply dazzling.
In an instant, he had already bypassed Zaraki's wildly swinging, attempting to block, Zanpakuto, and rushed to Zaraki's front like a gale.
A seemingly weak and slender hand shot out like a swift dragon entering an abyss, accurately and precisely gripping Zaraki's neck.
His five fingers tightened, and an immense gripping force surged in like a raging tide, directly reaching deep into Zaraki's throat.
Zaraki's face instantly turned red, and his breathing became increasingly rapid.
He stared with wide eyes, his face full of astonishment and unwillingness.
However, Aozaki Reiji did not give him any chance to breathe.
He suddenly exerted force with his arm, and with a single swing, he threw Zaraki high into the air.
Zaraki's body lost its balance in the air, swaying precariously like a kite with a broken string.
Aozaki Reiji leaped up, his figure as light and agile as a bird, instantly jumping to a position even higher than where Zaraki was flying.
Immediately after, he adjusted his posture in mid-air, preparing to end this battle…
He did not slash with the long sword in his hand but unleashed dozens of heavy punches with thunderous force, pouring down on Zaraki like a storm.
In the blink of an eye, Zaraki's body was disfigured and horrifying to behold.
In everyone's eyes, Zaraki's body only paused briefly in mid-air.
Then, like a cannonball, he was deeply embedded into the ground by that immense force.
Zaraki lay on the ground, his eyes wide open.
His body twitched twice involuntarily, and then his eyes lost their light, becoming dull and lifeless.
Although Zaraki possessed tenacious vitality.
But with multiple severe injuries to his body and a heavy blow to his brain, he could only helplessly lose consciousness.
Looking at Zaraki embedded in the ground, Aozaki Reiji floated down from the air as gracefully as a dancing butterfly.
His movements were elegant and dignified, like a noble young master, as he gently lifted his long sword and returned it to its sheath.
In fact, Aozaki Reiji also wanted to see how strong Zaraki could truly be.
However, he did not have the leisure to help Zaraki train his Zanpakuto.
In the original work, when Zaraki learned Shikai, he went through countless life-and-death trials, dying who knows how many times.
Aozaki Reiji did not have that much time and energy to spend on him.
For Aozaki Reiji, as long as he could fulfill his promise with Retsu Unohana and become a true "Zaraki," that was enough.
Moreover, if Zaraki still couldn't win after learning Shikai, and then brought out Bankai, he might even regret it himself.
After all, at this moment, even he himself did not know that the little girl who had always followed him was his Bankai!
The Squad members of the Eleventh Division were stunned for a moment, then they came back to their senses.
The battle was over.
The Squad members cheered deafeningly.
"The Captain won!!"
"As expected of Kenpachi Aozaki!!"
"Reiji-sama is the strongest!!"
Amidst the cheers, the Bald guy and the Flamboyant guy rushed to Zaraki's side.
After confirming that the latter still had a breath, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.
However, immediately after, they both looked at Aozaki Reiji with the gaze of someone looking at a monster.
Over the years, they had followed Zaraki and experienced countless battles.
Whether it was a one-on-one fight or a group brawl, they had never won against this terrifying man.
This guy named Aozaki Reiji had won so easily.
And he hadn't even released his Zanpakuto, nor did he have a single speck of dirt on him.
The two of them were also strong individuals whom Ryūsui had evaluated as "somewhat capable."
From the thrilling battle just now, it was clear that the woman with the character "Four" on her clothes and Yachiru were absolutely right.
The strength of this Shinigami Captain far exceeded their Boss's level.
For him, this battle was just an easy game!
"Hmm…"
Just as Ikkaku was in a dilemma, contemplating whether to step forward to save face.
Zaraki suddenly slowly opened his eyes.
Although there was no intact part of his body, he did not remain unconscious for too long.
"You're not dead yet, Zaraki!"
Yachiru shouted cheerfully, then jumped onto his neck.
Zaraki ignored the girl on his shoulder.
He slowly stood up, looked up at Aozaki Reiji, and showed a ferocious smile.
"The Shinigami Captain is indeed very strong."
"Are all the Gotei 13 members like you?"
He muttered to himself, his eyes flickering with excitement,
"I really want to go to that place and have a good fight with them."
"However, the battle isn't over yet, let's continue."
He reached for his sword.
Aozaki Reiji walked over.
He first picked up the long sword, then gently placed one hand on the blade, as if admiring this killing weapon.
"Huh?"
Zaraki frowned tightly, a hint of displeasure appearing on his face.
He didn't want to lose that sword yet.
For him, compared to hand-to-hand combat, he preferred fierce sword clashes.
"Give me back my sword, let's continue!" he roared in a low voice.
"Give it back to you?"
Aozaki Reiji turned his head, his gaze meaningfully sweeping over Yachiru, finally returning his sight to Zaraki.
"Before that, it seems we still have something to settle."
He said with a slight, enigmatic smile.
"What is it?"
Zaraki asked in confusion.
"You haven't forgotten, have you? If I win, you have to come with me."
Aozaki Reiji said with a smile.
In the future, with Ichimaru Gin for strategy and Zaraki for combat in the Eleventh Division, he himself could rest easy.
If the Eleventh Division received similar missions in the future.
They would only need to send Ichimaru Gin to command Zaraki for the attack; he wouldn't need to act personally.
"You won?" Zaraki was stunned, "When was that?"
"Just now, when you lost consciousness, I could have taken your life."
Aozaki Reiji chuckled,
"What? Is the man who calls himself Zaraki trying to renege now?"
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