Death: Then stood in the sky.

"This power..."

After moving her slightly numb arm, Retsu Unohana confirmed that Seiji's body had undergone some kind of change that she was unaware of.

This is something that Aoji would never normally do.

While her strength may not be the strongest among the Gotei 13, it is certainly not weak either; very few can suppress her in terms of power.

boom!

The ground beneath her feet shattered into flowers, and Unohana Retsu vanished in a flash, her bamboo sword slashing down at Aoji at an odd angle.

Fast, accurate, and ruthless.

The greatest swordsmanship is achieved by perfecting the fundamentals.

This was an attack that Aoji would never have been able to react to before.

But this time, his body was partially repaired by the Hogyoku, and Seiji caught up.

Taking a step back, Aoshi turned around, drew his sword, and charged forward.

At the moment of impact, he reached out with his other hand and stabbed at Unohana Retsu's chest.

This is definitely not about sneaking a little advantage, although Aoji wouldn't mind giving Unohana Retsu a quick rub if she didn't react in time.

"Teeth white!"

Kotetsu Isane, who also noticed this scene, became a meme, but the next moment, a small knife was caught in Aoji's hand.

Hidden Sword.

This is also one of Retsu Unohana's signature moves.

There's no way around it, that's what happens when you get too familiar with someone.

Everyone knows each other inside and out, or rather, they know each other inside and out.

The green bamboo knife presses down.

Taking advantage of the moment, Unohana Retsu shifted the force and slashed down again as she moved.

But Aoshi was faster than her!

To Tora Tetsu's incredulous gaze, Unohana Retsu's body, struck by Seiji's upward slash, was sent flying upwards.

"The captain's power... has been suppressed!"

Unohana Retsu's eyes grew brighter, yet she continued to launch attacks.

Slash!

Slash!

Another strike!

collision!

collision!

Another collision!

Finally, the last strike landed.

Snap! The bamboo knife broke in two.

Aoshi lunged forward, his bamboo sword landing on Unohana Retsu's neck.

"I...I lost?" Kotetsu Isane was completely dumbfounded.

"No, to be precise, it only ends here," Seiji corrected.

Ignoring Seiji in front of her, Unohana Retsu's gaze fell on Kotetsu Isane: "Isane."

"Yes!"

"Please go out first, okay?"

"understand!"

"Furthermore, do not allow anyone to enter without my permission. No one."

"Understood!"

Kotetsu Isane nodded firmly and went to guard the gate outside the dojo, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.

Just as she closed the door, she glanced at the two people who were almost touching.

Is this... really okay?

Meanwhile, inside the room.

After a brief silence, Retsu Unohana smiled broadly: "It's over. I lost."

Aoji emphasized again: "This is the end."

Unohana Retsu glanced at him in surprise.

She is not someone who can't afford to lose.

A loss is a loss.

“It was just a sword sparring match. Neither you nor I used our spiritual pressure, nor did we unleash our Zanpakuto. What kind of loss is that?” Seiji replied.

This is not an excuse to justify Retsu Unohana, because Aoji knows very well that in Kotetsu Isane's eyes, Retsu Unohana has probably already gotten serious, but this is only the beginning.

Did you use the instant-cast Ghost Path skill that abandons chanting?

No.

It should be noted that Retsu Unohana is able to instantly activate high-level Hado and Binding techniques without chanting. The power of her Hado is so strong that even Captain-level Shinigami would not dare to take it head-on. Her Binding technique is so exaggerated that it can even withstand attacks from other Captain-level Shinigami.

Has the Zanpakuto been released in its Shikai form?

Don't say that Retsu Unohana's Shikai is useless because it's a biological healing type. Although her ability is indeed not combat-type, the amplification of spiritual pressure is real.

Moreover, Bankai can amplify one's spiritual pressure by five to ten times on top of Shikai, which is the greatest trump card of a captain-level Shinigami.

To be honest, if Unohana Retsu were to get serious, Seiji felt he was doomed.

Well... it's not necessarily true that I'm completely dead. After all, there's still the Hogyoku. Although it's a flawed half-finished product full of cracks, I don't expect to be immortal, but at least I should have some ability to survive.

And let alone Aoshi.

At this stage, strictly speaking, there is only one person in the entire Gotei 13 who can consistently outperform Retsu Unohana.

That's Captain-Commander Yamamoto.

Seeing that Aoji had put away the bamboo sword and categorized the broken bamboo swords on the ground into the damaged and repairable category, Unohana Retsu suddenly asked, "Have you ever offended the Third Division Captain, Ichimaru Gin, in any way?"

Ok? !

"What do you mean by that?" Seiji asked, looking surprised.

"No?" Retsu Unohana said thoughtfully, her tone serious. "During the captain's meeting, he suddenly brought up the possibility that you might have mastered Bankai."

What is that?!

Qing Si was stunned, and then became furious.

Okay, okay, you're so great, Ichimaru Gin.

All I do is have a few drinks with Matsumoto Rangiku from time to time. Is it really necessary for you to make such a fuss? You're really being presumptuous, trying to sow discord between me and others.

Because he often drank with Matsumoto Rangiku, he was targeted by the venomous snake Ichimaru Gin, but Kazuo felt no remorse. His conscience had long since diminished to the same extent as his wages in his previous life.

At this moment, Retsu Unohana came up and gently smoothed out the wrinkles on Seiji's clothes like a gentle nagiko: "You're all sweaty, you should go take a shower."

Yeah yeah.

Unohana Retsu tilted her head: "Want to come along?"

Aoshi's expression froze: "Is it okay?"

Chapter 11 Even thinking about it is a sin.

Retsu Unohana smiled gently: "Of course not, Seiji."

Seeing this, Qing Si sighed.

Ugh, I've been hooked by this woman again.

But what Retsu Unohana said next made Seiji's eyes light up again.

"Come with me."

Is this another ploy to lure me in?!

I'd be willing to be fished out!

There is a hot spring bath in the Fourth Division barracks.

At this moment, the spring water, covering several square meters, emitted warm steam, making the view hazy and indistinct.

The yukata that Retsu Unohana was wearing had been placed on a wooden shelf to the side after she went into the water.

It's a thin partition.

On the other side of the partition was Aoshi, looking at the small clothes draped on the wooden board.

Yeah, just one look.

Hmm, let me take another look.

Or, stand up...

“No, that won’t do.” Unohana Retsu suddenly said softly, but her voice carried an undeniable authority.

You've been completely seen through!

Aoshi coughed.

Okay, I can at least imagine it...

"You can't even think about it." Unohana Retsu's eyes were smiling, as if you could see Seiji through her gaze.

Woman, your aggression has increased again!

As if noticing Aoji's helpless expression, Unohana Retsu smiled again, her curvaceous body faintly visible in the steaming pool.

Gathering her hair that was scattered on her chest and pressing down on the floating object, Retsu Unohana suddenly asked, "What's the condition of your body right now?"

Her skill in using the Returning Path was indeed extremely high, but unfortunately, Ukitake Seiji's body was not ill, and therefore could not be healed through the Returning Path.

That's why it's become even stranger.

Normally, Seiji Ukitake's body would absolutely not be able to withstand this level of combat.

Something must have happened to his body that he doesn't understand.

Seeing that Aoshi was thinking, she asked softly, "Will I die?"

Even though he lingered on for a long time, which was unexpected by everyone, it was still an undisputed fact within the Gotei 13 that Ukitake Seiji was getting closer and closer to death.

Aoshi answered very carefully: "He shouldn't die."

Unohana Retsu immediately sensed something: "You can't say?"

Aoshi thought for a moment: "For now."

But in her heart, Aoshi was amazed by Unohana Retsu's keen insight. She truly deserved to be hailed as the most talented woman in Soul Society, for she realized something with just a few words.

"Is that so? I understand." Unohana Retsu smiled softly, but the smile in her eyes became even brighter and more obvious.

It means I can't say it for now, not that I can't tell her.

This is crucial.

Although it was just a simple conversation, Retsu Unohana had already sensed something, but Seiji didn't want to talk about it, so she didn't delve into it.

This is the tacit understanding between the two, a tacit understanding that has been known for decades.

Although it doesn't reach the level of self-expulsion, it's not far off.