Bleach: No cheat codes, he joined Aizen's side.

Chapter 50. Captain, requesting the release of your Zanpakuto!

The atmosphere in front of the destroyed barracks of the Eleventh Division of Seireitei became extremely awkward.

"I've fought against the new captain of the Eleventh Division before. Maybe Captain Zaraki thinks I'm more to his liking?"

Higashino Shuichi smiled at the captains around him, then subtly confirmed Kenpachi Zaraki's status as captain.

"The fact that this newly appointed captain took a liking to you means that your performance that time was pretty good, Shuichi~"

Eighth Division Captain Kyoraku Shunsui leaned cross-legged against the eaves, lifting the brim of his hat with one hand as if speaking casually.

"It's so-so, nothing to brag about."

Higashino Shuichi had no idea what Kyoraku Shunsui was thinking. Given Kyoraku Shunsui's position as the captain of the 8th Division's intelligence squad and his status as the captain-commander's disciple, he should have known about Kyoraku's captain-level strength long ago.

"It's a pity there's nothing we can do. As the vice-captain of our Fourth Division, Shuichi usually has a lot of responsibilities. If Captain Zaraki wants a vice-captain, I think the one who's always by your side is the perfect fit in terms of spiritual pressure."

As for her asparagus, I think I'll send it to you another day.

Retsu Unohana glanced at Shunsui Kyoraku, then replied to Kenpachi Zaraki.

This answer surprised Higashino Shuichi quite a bit.

Given Retsu Unohana's usual superficial style, shouldn't she just pass the buck to Shuichi Higashino himself?

Why did you so decisively refuse him this time?
"You refused?"

Kenpachi Zaraki grinned, his blood boiling!

Although before they came, Kusajishi Yachiru had repeatedly told him that their goal this time was only the position of captain of the 11th Division.

But there were so many captains of the Gotei 13 standing in front of him.

The mere thought that each of them possessed strength no less than that of the man who had just claimed to be Oni Kenpachi made his body begin to stir restlessly.

"There is only one kind of person who can refuse me, and that is the one who defeats me!"

Kenpachi Zaraki attacked Retsu Unohana without warning.

It was that divine, demonic slash from my memory!

Retsu Unohana recalled that afternoon she spent in Zaraki Ward hundreds of years ago.

The scar on my chest started to itch faintly.

Just this once.
"too weak!"

No one saw Retsu Unohana's movements, but she took a small step back, raised her left hand, and a short sword that did not belong to a Zanpakuto flew out from her sleeve and was then caught in her palm.

The earth shook violently, and the shockwave from the collision of the Zanpakuto and the short sword overturned all the surrounding buildings.

"Captain Zaraki!"

As the vice-captain of the Fourth Division, Higashino Shuichi naturally couldn't just stand by and watch the show like the other captains.

Zanpakuto drawn

"Binding Spell Number Thirty: Three Flashes from the Mouth!"

With a single strike, the three-pointed beam of light spun and flew towards Kenpachi Zaraki.

It's obvious that Retsu Unohana is unwilling to fight Kenpachi Zaraki here.

Otherwise, before this, Retsu Unohana would have had countless opportunities to start a battle with Kenpachi Zaraki.

Therefore, Higashino Hide was not worried at all that his actions would incur the same displeasure as Yamada Seinosuke's before.

"Two people together? That's fine too!"

Kenpachi Zaraki grew even more excited, slashing precisely at the three sharp beaks with three swords, easily thwarting Shuichi Higashino's attack.

He then ignored Retsu Unohana, who had no desire to fight, and pounced directly on Shuichi Higashino.

His animal instincts told him that at this moment, Higashino Shuichi posed a greater threat.

"Once I defeat you, you'll join my Eleventh Division!"

Just then, Kenpachi Zaraki was also eager to start his third battle with Shuichi Higashino. He had been forced to a draw by Higashino the first two times, which made Kenpachi Zaraki think about finding Higashino and fighting him again all the time.

Higashino Shuichi was secretly delighted by Kenpachi Zaraki's change of direction attack.

I was just wondering how to steer the situation in a more positive direction, so let's take this opportunity to fully reveal our strength to the public!
"Captain! I request permission to release my Zanpakuto!"

After blocking several quick slashes from Kenpachi Zaraki, Shuichi Higashino, while being steadily retreated, calmly made a request to Retsu Unohana.

This is not a private occasion, and he does not have the endorsement or permission of the Kasumi family. If he wants to fully unleash his fighting power, he will naturally need to go through a procedure.

"Can!"

Unohana Retsu did not hesitate at all.

Because in her previous observations, she discovered that Kenpachi Zaraki's power seemed to be much weaker than before.

This is the fundamental reason why she has no desire to fight Kenpachi Zaraki. After all, she has waited for hundreds of years, not to wait for someone who is even worse than before.

However, Onigenjo Kenpachi's strength was insufficient to force out Kenpachi Zaraki's full power.

So this was just one of Unohana Retsu's suspicions.

Now that Shuichi Higashino is willing to be the touchstone, Retsu Unohana has no reason not to help him achieve his goal.

Of course, relying solely on Shuichi Higashino wouldn't be enough.
Having received Retsu Unohana's approval, Shuichi Higashino immediately stopped retreating and used a No. 62 Binding Spell, Hundred Steps Barrier, to temporarily separate Kenpachi Zaraki from himself.

Spiritual pressure release.

"Attack! Warriors! Skilled warriors! Masters of strategy!"

The immense spiritual pressure surged forth from Higashino Shuichi's body. Apart from the captains who had already learned about it through various channels, all the captains present, including Kensei Muguruma, the captain of the Ninth Division, showed expressions of surprise.

"Shuichi...he's reached Captain-level spiritual pressure?"

Kensei Rokusha's mouth dropped open.

Among all the captains, he, as the captain of the prison squad, had the most contact with Higashino Shuichi, the vice-captain of the fourth squad. At the same time, among all the captains, apart from Unohana Retsu, he had the best relationship with Higashino Shuichi.

He never expected that Higashino Shuichi had actually reached Captain-level spiritual pressure, and that the latter had kept it from him for who knows how long.

"Fine, fine! You, Higashino Shuichi, I considered you a brother, and you kept this from me like this?!"

Kensei Rokusha, realizing what was happening, said through gritted teeth.

"You just know?"

No sooner had Kensei Muguruma uttered those words than Yoruichi Shihouin mercilessly delivered the finishing blow.

Kensei Rokusha: ?
"Higashino Shuichi already possessed captain-level strength twenty years ago, personally certified by the Captain-Commander!"

Kyoraku Shunsui delivered the second blow.

Kensei Rokusha: ?

"Yes, if the captain's position weren't full, Shuichi would have been a captain long ago!"

The naive Soi Fon delivers the third blow.

Kensei Rokusha: ? ? ?
"Okay, okay, you know everything now, right!"

Meanwhile, far away in the Fifth Division barracks, Aizen, who had been promoted to vice-captain and was handling affairs, also felt the undisguised familiar spiritual pressure from Higashino Shuichi.

In the past, even when Higashino Shuichi was working for the Kasumioji family, if he encountered a troublesome Shinigami, he would first set up a spiritual pressure shielding device before taking action.

Now that Shuichi Higashino is so openly displaying his spiritual pressure...
"The curtain has risen!"

Due to feedback from many readers, some revisions have been made to Chapter 8. The protagonist's Zanpakuto Shikai ability has been changed to be non-concealed, and it has been reported to Soul Society. Saving Soi Fon is also to get closer to Yoruichi Shihouin.

Therefore, the subsequent plot will also follow this pattern.

In addition, if any readers see any content in this chapter from chapter eight up to this chapter that has not been revised, please let me know. Thank you.

At the same time, I would also like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all the readers who have supported this book and given me feedback so far!
I will listen carefully to all your reasonable opinions. I hope that if you all have the opportunity to travel to the Grim Reaper in the future, you will all have invincible cheat codes and not have to live such a tiring life like the protagonist of this book QAQ.

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