Starting with Naruto, I'll become stronger through my own efforts.

Chapter 420 Captain Kenpachi, who got lost, bumped into a traveling monster.

Young Ichigo Kurosaki is still a novice Shinigami who can't use Bankai.

However, the gap between a novice Grim Reaper is much larger than the gap between a human and a Grim Reaper.

Ichigo Kurosaki is an overpowered, super-powered character!

Just by counting all the cheats he uses, you'll know just how outrageous he is.

Ichigo Kurosaki's father was the former captain of the Shinigami Division, and his mother was the strongest Quincy. He was born with both Shinigami and Quincy bloodlines.

His mother was attacked by a mysterious Hollow while pregnant, and miraculously absorbed the Hollow's power, becoming a monster that combined three extraordinary power systems.

However, because the three powers achieved a perfect balance, Ichigo Kurosaki did not exhibit any of the powers after his birth. He only possessed a pair of spiritual eyes, which allowed him to see spirits.

However, this protective balance allowed him to develop the powerful Zanpakuto Zangetsu and the Hollow White, which was created entirely to protect him. The two even combined to form the unreasonable power of "Fullbring".

It wasn't until Rukia Kuchiki infused Ichigo Kurosaki with the power of a Shinigami that the balance of power within him was broken, awakening the power of a Shinigami, and he began his rapid ascent on the path to becoming a powerful warrior.

Yes, everyone thought that Ichigo Kurosaki used Rukia's Shinigami power, but in reality, he used all his own power. Rukia's power was just the key to breaking the balance.

Rukia's limited power forces the young Shinigami to prioritize technique, making it impossible for her to withstand Ichigo Kurosaki's berserk fighting style.

Ichigo Kurosaki's fighting style is characterized by its wide-ranging and powerful attacks, each strike delivered with all his might. A single blow can defeat a Shinigami, making it ideal for chaotic battles.

But the 11th Division was no pushover either; no matter how many of Ichigo's teammates were defeated, it didn't affect their morale.

The battle maniacs swarmed forward, surrounding Kurosaki Ichigo and Shiba Ganju in layers, countless long swords gleaming coldly as they slashed towards their vital points.

Surrounded, Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba fought their way through the encirclement, repelling wave after wave of Shinigami.

But as more and more Shinigami joined the encirclement, Shiba Ganju couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

He shouted, "Ichigo, we can't get entangled with the enemy here. This is the Soul Society, and the number of Shinigami will only increase if we fight them."

"No matter how many Grim Reapers we defeat, more Grim Reapers will surround us. If the two of us are surrounded like this, we definitely won't last long."

"Besides, the Grim Reaper in front of us is nothing. Once the high-ranking Grim Reapers, vice-captains, or even captain-level Grim Reapers arrive, we're doomed!"

Ichigo Kurosaki also sensed something was wrong, and with a furrowed brow, he asked, "Ganju, do you have any good ideas?"

Having been in the underworld for a long time, Shiba Ganju replied without hesitation, "Take a hostage, force the Shinigami to stop, and then we'll take the opportunity to escape."

Kurosaki Ichigo had watched many police dramas on TV and immediately thought of a similar plot, so he nodded and said, "Okay, let's do it this way."

At this moment, Yumichika Ayasegawa arrived with more Shinigami from the 11th Division, making the encirclement even thicker.

Shiba Ganju panicked and shouted, "Hurry, it'll be too late if we don't get away now!"

Just as the two were anxiously trying to figure out how to capture a suitable hostage to escape, Hanatarou from the Fourth Division happened to walk out of the alley.

Just then, Ichigo Kurosaki unleashed his ultimate attack, forcing the Shinigami of the 11th Division to retreat repeatedly. The weak and powerless Shinigami Hanatarou was knocked off his feet by the muscular Shinigami and stumbled to the ground at the feet of Ganju Shiba.

In that instant, the battle came to an abrupt halt, and everyone stared blankly at this coincidental scene.

Kurosaki Ichigo reacted quickly enough, grabbing Hanatarou and holding a meat cleaver to his neck.

Shiba Ganju then shouted skillfully, "Everyone, get back! We have hostages!"

"Don't come any closer! If you do, we'll kill you!!"

The Shinigami of the 11th Division were stunned when they saw them. Ichigo Kurosaki and Iwa Shiba both felt that there was a chance.

The two men then laughed wickedly and threatened, "Hey, why don't you two get back now? If you don't want your companion to live, we'll grant your wish."

Shiba Ganju warned, "You'd better think this through. We've been holding back so far; we haven't killed anyone yet. Don't push us too far."

Kurosaki Ichigo continued, "Yes, if we're forced to kill this guy, we're forcing him to start a killing spree, and then even more of you will die."

However, they threatened the wrong people.

Upon hearing the two men's threats, the Grim Reaper's previously cheerful gaze suddenly turned cold, and the carnival-like atmosphere became incredibly chilling.

Shiba Ganju sensed a deadly threat; the hairs on his body stood on end, and he almost trembled.

Ichigo Kurosaki swallowed hard and asked in a low voice, "Ganju, I feel like we've made a mistake?"

Shiba Ganju replied, "I don't know either."

As a hostage, Hanashiro weakly reminded him, "Hey, they are the 11th Division Shinigami, the main fighting force facing Hollows."

Ichigo Kurosaki asked, "What do you mean by that?"

Hanashiro replied, "I mean, the Shinigami of the 11th Division are known among the Gotei 13 for their belligerence and fearlessness. They wouldn't care about me or their own lives."

"Hmph, the fourth team's weaklings may be disappointing, but what they said is true."

The Shinigami of the 11th Division looked at Ichigo Kurosaki, Iwa Shiba, and the hostage Hanashiro with icy indifference, as if they were dead.

Those who had been injured by Ichigo Kurosaki earlier all stepped forward, ignoring their wounds.

They shouted, "No one in the 11th Division is afraid to die!"

"I was just playing along with you before, now look how capable you are! Come on, let's fight!"

Shiba Ganju pressed his weapon against Hanashiro's face and shouted, "Aren't you afraid of dying? Aren't you afraid we'll kill him?"

The Shinigami of the 11th Division scoffed, "Pah! How are we any kind of comrades with that weakling?"

"Don't be silly, we already told you, he's from the Fourth Division."

"Our Eleventh Division is the strongest among the Gotei 13. The Fourth Division is no match for them. They are only responsible for medical care and are the weakest and most burdensome of the 13 divisions."

Claiming to be the strongest, the members of the 11th Division roared with smug laughter: "Kill me if you want!"

"Kill him quickly, he'll be better off in the way!"

"Hahaha!"

"Everyone, attack together and wipe out the Calamity Brigade and the Fourth Division."

"Oh ho! Kill—!"

The murderous 11th Division of Shinigami, arranged in a neat battle formation, pressed down on Ichigo Kurosaki like a wall.

Ichigo and Ganju felt an overwhelming pressure, and without hesitation they rushed into the alley where Hanashiro had come from, leading the frail Fourth Division Shinigami in a frantic escape.

But how could two people unfamiliar with the place outrun death? As the distance between them drew closer, they wanted to abandon the burdensome hostage, but they were unwilling to do so.

The hostages can't threaten the 11th Division, but they'll be useful against other divisions, right?

Just as they were about to be caught, a wall suddenly bulged out from one side of the alley.

boom!

The protruding wall exploded, and countless bricks and stones, like shrapnel, covered the 11th Division of Shinigami who were chasing Ichigo Kurosaki.

These bricks were propelled by a powerful spiritual pressure shockwave at extremely high speeds, causing immense destruction. Moreover, they showed signs of spiritual particle collapse, completely transforming into spiritual particle weapons.

Those Grim Reapers who were hit by the bricks and stones were beaten until their bodies were smoking and they fell to the ground in a sorry state.

Ichigo Kurosaki's classmate and fellow invader, Yasutora Chad, emerged from a large hole in the damaged wall.

The tall man, whose eyes were hidden by his bangs, saw Ichigo and smiled, his serious face breaking into a smile: "I sensed your spiritual pressure earlier. It really was you."

"Chad! I'm so glad you're alright."

Seeing that Chad was safe and sound, Ichigo Kurosaki was also very happy: "I was worried about everyone's safety because we were forced to separate as soon as we came in."

Ichigo Kurosaki formed the Rukia Rescue Team, his primary goal being to rescue Rukia, but he couldn't accept sacrificing his comrades' lives for it.

The young boy was still inexperienced and had never been prepared to pay the price for his adventures.

But as soon as he landed, he was besieged by death. The battle was extremely difficult, and he realized that the adventure was far more dangerous than he had imagined.

This is an adventure, not a video game; there is a possibility of injury or death.

Seeing that Chad was safe and sound, Ichigo Kurosaki finally felt relieved.

"You wandering monsters, aren't you celebrating too soon?"

Finally, Madarame Ikkaku and Ayasegawa Yumichika, who were leading the team, couldn't hold back any longer. They pushed aside the dizzy team members and strode to the front of the crowd.

Chad sensed the power of the two Grim Reapers and, without hesitation, stepped in front of them, using his towering figure, even taller than a basketball player, to firmly protect his classmate.

"Ichigo, you're taking the hostages too slowly. Go ahead and I'll hold them off here to buy some time."

"Be careful. When it's almost time, leave quickly. Don't get entangled with death; there are too many of them."

Ichigo Kurosaki wasn't one to fuss over things; after saying that, he and Iwa Shiba dragged the hostage away.

Madarame Ikkaku's eyes were cold and sharp. He was about to give chase, but was stopped by Chad's punch that slammed into the wall.

The tall, imposing youth, with the stature of a mountain, declared firmly, "You will not get past me."

Ayasegawa Yumichika asked curiously, "You're actually that confident?"

"Of course I'm confident." Chad clenched his right fist, which was filled with immense spiritual power. A powerful spiritual pressure emanated from his body, and his aura grew stronger and stronger: "My power gives me confidence."

He locked his gaze on Yumichika through his eyes hidden behind his bangs and said confidently, "I'll take care of you in a minute."

Then he looked at Madarame Ikkaku: "I'll deal with you in the second minute, and then I can retreat."

Ayasegawa Yumichika couldn't help but laugh: "Pfft! Kid, you're really brave!"

He drew his shallow-bladed longsword and said with a beaming smile, "You're just too young; you don't yet know what true power is."

"Come, let me tell you the difference between you, a mortal, and the real Grim Reaper."

"How arrogant!" Chad Yasutora stepped forward and threw a punch, shouting, "Take this punch before you start spouting nonsense!"

Ayasegawa Yumichika's longsword flashed like lightning, meeting Chad's fist head-on.

boom!

The shockwave of spiritual pressure knocked down the walls and sent many unprepared Shinigami flying.

Two minutes later, Yumichika wiped the asauchi longsword clean with a white cotton cloth and slowly sheathed it.

Chad, covered in blood, fell into a coma and was carried away by the Shinigami of the 11th Division towards the 4th Division.

After tidying everything up, Ayasegawa Yumichika looked at his friend curiously: "Why didn't you go after them?"

"What's the point of chasing them!" Ikkaku Madarame lamented. "It's too late!"

Yumichika then curiously sensed the change in spiritual pressure and instantly felt two extremely familiar spiritual pressures, immediately understanding why his friend had stopped pursuing him.

Those are the spiritual pressures of their 11th Division's captain and vice-captain. If they chase after them, can they outcompete the captain, or can they avoid being bullied by the vice-captain?

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

Ayasegawa Yumichika said repeatedly, "Let's go, hurry! Let's go catch the other traveling monsters!"

Madarame Ikkaku nodded in agreement, saying, "Let's go. Anyway, there are still several more Ryokas. It doesn't matter which one we catch."

The members of the 11th Division also felt the spiritual pressure of their captain. They admired their captain, Kenpachi Zaraki, but they avoided him like the plague when he was off the battlefield.

The reason is simple: with the captain around, he monopolizes the most interesting battles, leaving these battle maniacs with no joy in fighting.

So it's best to avoid it if you can.

Just as Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba were running away with the hostages, a terrifying spiritual pressure suddenly erupted in front of them.

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The spiritual pressure was as vast as mountains and seas, and the air instantly solidified into a wall, blocking their path forward.

Immediately afterwards, an immense spiritual pressure rolled down like an avalanche, suppressing Ichigo Kurosaki and Ganju Shiba, rendering them unable to move.

This violent, ferocious, and malevolent spiritual pressure was completely different from the previous Shinigami, instantly filling the air with a strong smell of blood.

Kurosaki Ichigo felt as if a strong wind was blowing in his face, making it difficult for him to breathe and even open his eyes, so he couldn't see the enemy at all.

Shiba Ganju was in an even worse state. He felt a cold sensation on his neck, as if a not-so-sharp knife was held against it, ready to saw through his throat at any moment.

As for the hostage, Hanashiro, he was now lying on the ground like a lump of mud, seemingly no longer breathing.

"Found it————"

A deep voice rang out. Although Captain Kenpachi Zaraki tried his best to suppress it, the bloodthirsty madness still emanated from him, making the Ryoka tremble with fear, as if they had fallen into the deepest hell.

Kenpachi Zaraki walked over from a distance and stood right in front of Ichigo Kurosaki.

A pink-haired girl suddenly appeared on his tall shoulder, laughing and saying, "Hehe, Little Swordsman is so lucky. He got lost but still managed to encounter the strongest traveler."