Death: Then stood in the sky.

"I heard there are six team leaders here for the assessment. Do you know who they are?" a short-haired student asked.

"I only heard that Captain Kyoraku would definitely come."

"That's true, after all, he's Captain Ukitake's younger brother."

The crowd was abuzz with discussion.

“I have a question. From what I understand, Ukitake Seiji probably has the same illness as his older brother, Captain Ukitake. That’s why his performance in actual combat at the Shinigami Academy was always in the middle to lower ranks. Even though he has become stronger now, how can he become a captain with such a body?”

"That's something those big shots should be thinking about. If Captain Ukitake can become the captain of the 13th Division, then why can't Seiji Ukitake become the captain of the 10th Division?"

"Actually, all we need to do is find an outstanding vice-captain. That's exactly what the 13th Division did. Vice-Captain Shiba Kaien practically took on the role of captain. It's no secret," a student suggested.

"What do you think about me becoming the vice-captain of the 10th Division? Wouldn't that allow me to experience what it's like to be a captain?" A student from the Shinigami Academy suddenly had a bright idea, and he didn't seem to be joking.

Takeshita pouted.

To become the vice-captain of the 10th Division?

ridiculous.

These naive fools have no idea how powerful those real Grim Reapers are, let alone what a real monster is.

Once, Takeshita considered himself a genius because of his outstanding academic achievements.

He told his teacher his thoughts, believing that he had the ability to graduate early, and even become a senior official as soon as he graduated.

The teacher didn't answer, but instead brought in a man named Ikkaku Madarame from the Eleventh Division to conduct practical training for them.

That guy had a striking bald head, red eyeshadow around his eyes, long and narrow eyes, and always had a grin on his face.

He claims to be the third seat of the Eleventh Division and welcomes anyone who can challenge him; whoever can defeat him will become the third seat of the Eleventh Division.

Takeshita stepped forward, her heart fluttering.

Full of fighting spirit, Takeshita charged forward.

Takeshita lay back down at lightning speed.

Takeshita was deeply moved.

He could sense that the bald third seatman named Madarame Ikkaku, for some reason, was not using his full strength to fight him, but rather had suppressed his power to a level similar to his own.

But we just can't beat them.

All of the opponent's moves and techniques were learned at the Shinigami Academy, but they were completely useless against this bald third seat.

Takeshita was well aware that there was absolutely nothing in there that he couldn't understand.

All of this can be explained in just four words.

My skills are inferior to others.

Even if the opponent suppresses their strength to the same level as you, in their eyes you are no different from a weak child.

The difference between them is simply despairing.

Takeshita gritted his teeth and stood up again, pleading with the other party to go all out, wanting to see just how much of a difference there was between him and these powerful individuals.

The other party readily agreed and referred to himself as a worthy opponent.

Then... he just lay down.

literal meaning.

He really lay down.

There's no need to wield a sword, no need to chop, and no need for battle.

The other person was just standing there, and he couldn't even take a step forward, so he knelt down on both knees.

This is absolutely not a sign of weakness.

It was the crushing of spiritual pressure.

It was at that moment that Takeshita learned what it meant to be a strong person and what it meant to be a genius.

That is a chasm that ordinary people find truly difficult to cross, an insurmountable barrier that has stood there from the very beginning, drawing a dividing line that separates mortals from geniuses.

There are hundreds of monsters like this in the Gotei 13.

There were only thirteen vice-captains throughout the entire process.

Now, you're just an ordinary college student, and you want to become the vice-captain of the 10th Division?

"They're here! The assessment is about to begin, and that's Captain Kyoraku!"

"And Captain Ukitake, unsurprisingly... Wait, why is Captain Ukitake on the other side? Isn't he the captain for the assessment?"

"It seems like it's to avoid suspicion."

"That's Captain Tosen! And the one next to him looks like Captain Komamura. How strange, why is he wearing a helmet?"

"Captain Nekomamushi has arrived too... ugh..." The student who spoke drew out the words and suddenly shuddered, "Why do I feel like he's so scary?"

"It's not just you, I think so too."

"Look, it's Captain Unohana!"

"what?"

"Nani?"

The already noisy students and the Grim Reapers suddenly became excited and all stood up to look down at the passage.

A gentle woman in a white down coat is walking over with a smile.

"How beautiful you are, Captain Unohana!"

"Who says otherwise? It's decided, I'm going to get injured and go to the Fourth Division for treatment today!"

"Wake up! You don't actually think Captain Unohana would treat you personally, do you?"

"Damn it, don't shatter my beautiful fantasy!"

Everyone stared intently at the captain of the Fourth Division.

In Seireitei, Retsu Unohana possesses this kind of popularity.

He is the Yamato Nadeshiko that countless Grim Reapers admire, and the most perfect woman in the eyes of countless Grim Reapers, and he is attractive to both men and women.

"It seems that the team leaders in charge of the assessment have all arrived."

"Captain Kyoraku, Captain Tosen, Captain Komamura, Captain Kurotsuchi, and Captain Unohana Retsu... wait, there's another captain!"

Kyoraku Shunsui was also confused. He secretly counted the number of team leaders and came over to ask, "Where's Captain Zaraki? Didn't he volunteer to become one of the team leaders for the assessment?"

"Tch, that brainless idiot, he's probably lost somewhere in Seireitei."

Nekori chuckled, tapping his head with a sarcastic tone, "They might still be desperately searching for direction, but they're getting further and further away from here."

Kyoraku Shunsui fell silent, then looked helpless.

Because this is something that Kenpachi Zaraki is capable of doing.

As a beast that relies solely on instinct to enjoy fighting, even traveling is done entirely on instinct. Kenpachi Zaraki has missed meetings or been late for captain meetings more than once or twice because he got lost.

Its vice-captain, Yachiru Kusashi, is also unreliable. She completely refuses to accept directions from anyone, even though she herself is terrible with directions. Yet, she still directs Kenpachi Zaraki in the direction he should go, treating it as a game with great enjoyment.

Kyoraku Shunsui sighed, once again realizing that the Gotei 13 was a complete mess. It was truly remarkable that the old man could tolerate such a bunch of guys under his nose.

But then again, things have to go on even if they're messy. It's not easy being an old man in the mountains, but the capable should do more work, after all.

Kyoraku Shunsui looked up and gazed to the other side.

A young man dressed in a black shihachi stood there, while cherry blossoms in the courtyard were in full bloom, their petals drifting down at just the right moment despite the lack of wind.

A graceful figure in a white feather coat walked over under everyone's gaze, gently smoothing out the wrinkles on his body.

Retsu Unohana stood there, looking directly at Seiji Ukitake, and said softly, "I wish you all the best."

Chapter 107 Kenpachi Zaraki: Let's have a fight!

From the platforms on both sides, a chorus of monkey screams erupted.

"Why is Captain Unohana so gentle with him!"

"I want to know the answer to that question too!"

"Captain Unohana is so gentle to everyone."

"Nonsense, this is clearly different, I can tell!"

The assessment has entered the preparation stage.

The Kido Sect members entered and began releasing a reinforcing and protective barrier, effectively preventing the captain-level battle from causing irreversible damage to the surrounding area, or harming the onlookers, Shinigami, and students.

After getting into position.

Komamura Sajin was the first to step forward. "Next, I will test you. I hope you can fight with all your might and unleash your full strength."

"Please rest assured, Captain Komamura, I will do my best!" Aoji assured him confidently.

“Very good.” Komamura Sajin nodded and asked, “Hmm, what are you good at? I can do anything, from sword fighting to demon fighting.”

"I'm a little bit good at everything, but if I had to pick one, I'd say my swordsmanship is a little better." Aoji made a tiny gesture.

“I see, I understand.” Komamura Sajin looked at the female Shinigami beside him.

She immediately shouted, "The captain test between Komamura Sajin of the 7th Division and Ukitake Seiji shall officially begin!"

The voice is very pleasant to listen to and very gentle.

But that's not important at the moment.

"Ukitake Corps, please guide me," Komamura Sajin said respectfully in a booming voice.

"Captain Komamura, nice to meet you." Aoshiya returned the greeting politely.

The next instant, Komamura Sajin made the first move, disappearing from his spot with a single step.

"Disappeared?"

"Is a captain-level Instant Step this fast? I can't see anything at all?"

"Idiot, this isn't some kind of Instant Step, it's just pure brute force! Can't you even see that? Were you even paying attention in class?!"

From the viewing platform, one can have a clear view of what is happening on the scene.

Many Shinigami were shocked because they hadn't even seen how Komamura Sajin moved, and this was just the most basic movement speed, not even Shunpo.

Captain, are they all monsters like this?

The Zanpakuto slashed down heavily, and with just a swing, it stirred up a visible gust of wind that tore the earth apart.

Amidst the smoke and dust, a cold glint of a blade flashed.

Komamura Sajin gave chase, but his sword missed its mark, crashing to the ground with a deafening roar. To the astonishment of countless onlookers, the ground crumbled, sending up clouds of dust.

A pure power-type Grim Reaper.

Aoji calmly sensed Komamura Sajin's power.

Many people think that Komamura Sajin is not strong among the captains, but this is actually a misconception.

His poor performance was simply because Komamura Sajin excels at charging into battle but is not good at facing agile enemies.

In other words, Komamura Sajin would be at a great disadvantage against opponents who are faster than him, and would have to rely on his thick skin and high health to buy himself a chance to find an opening.

In terms of offensive power alone, Komamura Sajin is among the top captains, but his mobility and spiritual pressure hold him back.

“Members of the Ukitake Corps who rely solely on dodging will not pass the captain’s test, nor will they gain my approval.”

The attack has ceased.

Komamura Sajin, standing beneath his helmet, said earnestly, "Show me your full strength and let this old man witness your slashing technique."

He was pleased to see more geniuses emerge in the Gotei 13, and also pleased that Seireitei would gain more captain-level combat power.

In his view, Ukitake Seiji, who was able to participate in the captain's assessment, was a strong person who could increase the fighting strength of Seireitei.

"Actually, I have a physical ailment that prevents me from fighting at full strength. In fact, forcing myself to fight would only make my body weaker." Qing Si first applied patches to them to prevent them from noticing anything unusual later.