"Vice Captain Zaraki, although I don't know what Kifune did, didn't you go a bit too far?!"
In the slightly heavy atmosphere, Shūsuke Amagai questioned loudly, perfectly portraying the image of someone who cared for his subordinates.
No one seeing this scene would have thought he had ulterior motives.
"He wanted me to listen to him. That's challenging me, and I merely accepted the challenge."
Zaraki glanced at him, scoffing indifferently.
Upon hearing this, the surrounding Squad members immediately lost interest.
Since it was a challenge, then one must stand at attention after taking a beating.
This was the Eleventh Division's rule.
If one's skill was inferior, they should find a way to improve themselves; they couldn't blame others for being too strong.
Zaraki's eyes were calm.
He felt no guilt or other emotions about severely injuring Kifune.
If it were Squad members he had been with for a long time, he wouldn't feel sad, but there might be some emotional fluctuation in his heart.
But for Kifune, a newcomer he hadn't spent much time with, he wasn't worth wasting emotions on.
In fact, if it weren't for Aozaki Reiji's command not to casually kill teammates, he would have directly cut down this bothersome insect.
"This Squad…"
Noticing the atmosphere around him suddenly change, Shūsuke Amagai's eye twitched involuntarily.
What was wrong with this Squad?
That guy just cut down one of their own!
Aren't you going to say something?
Is such a person even fit to be a Vice-Captain?
Unexpectedly, he had thought Aozaki Reiji was an idiot, but his method of managing the Squad was so brutal.
At this moment, there was another "swish" sound.
Kusajishi Yachiru squatted by the wall, examining the unconscious Kifune, and shook her head with a smile.
"This guy is so weak yet dared to challenge Kenpachi. He's quite brave!"
"Vice-Captain Amagai, you don't need to worry. Someone has already gone to notify the Fourth Division."
Yumichika Ayasegawa glanced at Kusajishi Yachiru.
He keenly noticed that Yachiru hadn't given this new Vice-Captain a nickname.
"Oh, this guy hasn't even challenged me yet, but he went to challenge the Vice-Captain. He really looks down on me."
Ikkaku Madarame walked out with his Zanpakuto on his shoulder, saying with a terrifying expression.
"If I get the chance, I'll also ask this newcomer for some pointers."
Listening to everyone's words, Shūsuke Amagai's eye twitched.
"Thank you, Vice-Captain Kusajishi and Tenth Seat Yumichika. Kifune has caused you trouble."
Shūsuke Amagai bowed his head in apology, quickly leaving the training ground with Kifune in his arms.
Next, he had to send Kifune to the Fourth Division.
Not just because he was too engrossed in the act.
The two large gashes on his shoulder and chest were both extremely serious injuries.
If not treated in time, Kifune could very likely die given his strength.
"Tsk tsk tsk, such a big commotion. It seems this new person is quite extraordinary."
In the Vice-Captain's Office not far away.
Hitsugaya Tōshirō looked out the window, speaking in a prematurely old tone, like a senior.
"I hope they know how to restrain themselves. Being too energetic can easily lead to injuries."
Ichimaru Gin narrowed his eyes, standing behind Hitsugaya Tōshirō.
"And…"
Hitsugaya Tōshirō looked at him in confusion.
Ichimaru Gin glanced at him, smiling very kindly:
"Finish your Squad duties quickly, and we'll continue training tonight."
Upon hearing this, Hitsugaya Tōshirō's face quickly fell.
I'm still growing now.
Dealing with Squad duties is one thing.
But the training volume has inexplicably doubled.
I'm severely sleep-deprived every day.
What if I don't grow tall?
Damn Aozaki Reiji, coming to this Squad was indeed a mistake!
...
Human World, high spirit ground, Karakura Town.
Aozaki Reiji was accompanying Kurotsuchi Nemu, idly strolling down the street.
Shopping's appeal to girls is like games' appeal to boys.
After entering the modern era, the Human World's landscape changed rapidly.
In the 1980s, this country experienced unprecedented prosperity.
A few years ago, this small nation jumped to become the world's second-largest economy.
Recently, one could even hear talk of them buying out the entire United States.
But Aozaki Reiji didn't care about these pipe dreams.
What he cared about was this increasingly vibrant world, which was becoming more and more like the world in his memory.
In a few decades, if he had the chance to travel to that large country in the west of this nation, he might be able to see familiar sights.
Compared to the unchanging scenery of Seireitei for hundreds of years, the rapid development of the Human World obviously captured girls' attention more.
Therefore, accompanying girls to shop in the Human World basically became one of Aozaki Reiji's recreational activities with his loved ones.
Finding a women's clothing store, Aozaki Reiji sat down and looked at Kurotsuchi Nemu, who was trying on clothes.
It was actually very troublesome for them to buy things in the Human World.
After all, as spiritual beings, they needed to wear Gigai to communicate with ordinary people.
Fortunately, the Reishi Converter could be used with the Senkaimon, which saved some trouble.
No need to worry about not being able to take things bought in the Human World back.
Aozaki Reiji's Gigai was naturally made to resemble himself.
This guy, who knew how to use his own advantages, would not deliberately make himself ugly to alienate those young girls.
Ignoring the JDs, JKs, JCs, and JSs around him who were taking pictures of him, he lay down on the seat without any regard for his image, then sighed.
"Indeed, shopping is truly exhausting."
He had never expected before.
Even though he was immortal and indestructible, he would still find shopping tiring.
After an unknown amount of time, a sudden commotion came from around them.
"I said I'm not going back! It's so uncomfortable hiding in that kind of place every day."
"But young lady, your current situation is too dangerous. You absolutely cannot be found by that group of assassins."
"That's right, although the Gigai can hide Reiatsu, there's still a risk of exposure. It's safer to go back and stay in the barrier."
"I don't care! I don't believe they dare to act in broad daylight; that would alarm the Gotei 13."
Not far away.
A small loli with golden hair and delicate features was making a fuss.
From her appearance, she looked to be about ten years old.
Wearing a loose high school uniform, she looked quite cute.
The two men behind her exchanged glances, showing helpless bitter smiles.
The thin man was named Kenzaki Ryūsei.
The tall and powerful man was named Enkōgawa Rusaburō.
They were also known as Kenryu and Enryu, both retainers of the Kasumioji Family.
Watching their princess's willful behavior, a bitter smile involuntarily appeared at the corners of their mouths.
Rurichiyo was immature, but they couldn't be like the princess.
Their current trip was not for fun but for escape.
In recent years, the elders of the Kasumioji Family had been suppressed too harshly by Gyōkaku Kumoi, and naturally, they retaliated.
Because of this, Gyōkaku Kumoi naturally used the family head's name to conduct a major purge against them.
He even wanted to take this opportunity to kill Lady Rurichiyo and seize control of the Kasumioji Family himself!
And now, they were being pursued by assassins sent by Gyōkaku Kumoi.
Just as they were thinking, a large expanse of mist spread, engulfing the entire street.
"This feeling... it's Kumoi's assassins!"
Kenryu and Enryu were greatly alarmed, their pupils suddenly contracted, and they quickly shielded Rurichiyo.
The two reacted quickly, directly shedding their Gigai and drawing their Zanpakuto, ready to release them at any moment.
Figures emerged from the mist.
A battle was imminent.
Those Shinigami, who clearly wore ninja outfits but also wore samurai armor over them, drew their swords and slashed.
Their oddly shaped weapons were clearly different from regular Shinigami's Zanpakuto.
These were creations of their Kasumioji Family—
The Bakuyōtō!
"Damn it, we were discovered so quickly!"
"Bloom and dance, Benishidare!"
Kenryu roared, gripping his sword with both hands, and the blade instantly bloomed with pink petals.
"Shake the earth, Daichimaru!"
Enryu also released his Zanpakuto, and the long sword emitted a cold light, transforming into a pair of massive black giant fists.
Although they had released their Zanpakuto, they still dared not relax in the face of a dozen assassins' encirclement.
Zanpakuto release was not their exclusive privilege.
They knew that those weapons called Bakuyōtō, although not Zanpakuto, also had abilities similar to Shikai.
"Damn it, they attacked in a place like this! Aren't they afraid of being discovered by the Soul Society?"
Kenryu blocked an attacking assassin, gritting his teeth.
Kasumioji Rurichiyo looked flustered, constantly running and hiding in the nearest shop.
Then, in a desperate escape, she unexpectedly fell.
Just like a cliché scene in an anime, she fell onto a man who was resting.