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Chapter 470 You say this is herb gathering?

A few days later, deep in the South Rukongai, in the dense forest of Mount Goshou.

On a flat piece of land, a stream flows gently in the distance, and a tent is pitched there, shaking violently.

After a short while, the tent stopped shaking so violently. After a short wait, Bane, shivering, lifted the curtain and said weakly, "Yachiru, you promised to come out and gather herbs, but you haven't given me a chance to breathe for six days straight."

Inside the tent, the slender Hua Jie, her shoulders half-exposed, was tidying her clothes.

"There has to be a place where you're willing to admit defeat," Sister Hua said with great satisfaction.

She has suffered repeated defeats in direct combat, but she has never lost in this level of confrontation.

After tidying up her own clothes, Sister Hua picked up Bane's clothes from the side and gently helped him put them on, saying, "I've been under a lot of pressure lately, and I felt like chopping up everything I saw, but after this outing with you, I feel much more relaxed now."

At first, Sister Hua was drawn to the feeling of fighting with Bane, the sensation of each blow piercing flesh and bone. Every time they fought, she was able to unleash the pent-up desire to kill that she had been suppressing.

However, ever since that one night when the two of them stayed out all night at the academy.

It's like Sister Hua has opened the door to a new world!

There's more to venting your pent-up desires than just killing Bane!

After the two men dressed and emerged from the tent, Bane asked, "Shouldn't we get down to business? Weren't you supposed to be gathering herbs?"

"Oh dear, I suddenly remembered that I haven't checked one of the compartments in the team's medicine storeroom yet. Besides, those herbs won't be ready until autumn, and it's only early spring now. What a pity," Sister Hua said, pretending to be serious.

"I see you really just want to pick me!" Bane rolled his eyes at the guy and couldn't help but complain.

It took about three days to get here from Seireitei. We set up camp to rest and search for the medicinal herbs. However, from that night until now, for a full six days, Bane has been unable to leave the tent.

Six days of fierce fighting!

It's terrifying to even think about. Even the strongest kidneys couldn't withstand it. Now, standing on this grass, breathing in the fresh air, Bane still feels a constant ache in his lower back, and he's even walking with a slight limp.

"Some people were interrogated by that Shutaro guy in the 10th Division for more than ten days, and she bragged about it to me for a long time. It's only been six days, and you can't stand it anymore? Or do you think I'm not as delicious as that Shutaro guy?" Hana glanced at Bane and said.

"Ahem," Bane's face flushed slightly, and he cleared his throat to change the subject, "Are you hungry? Shall I make you some noodles?"

It has to be said that Sister Hua has a thousand faces. When she's killing people, she's as crazy as a devil, but when she's pretending to be calm and collected, she's praised and respected by those who don't know the truth.

In a secluded place, when she plays around with her tricks, she can also strike a pose that is both wanton and alluring.

Absolutely!

Bane was slightly stunned by her sudden, alluring smile.

Immediately, Sister Hua noticed Bane's reaction and smiled, saying, "Looks like you're not done yet."

The moment she finished speaking, the Zanpakuto she had just hung at her waist was drawn. A few flashes of cold light slashed off the clothes that Bane had just put on, and then she pulled Bane back into the tent.

"Hey, hey."

"No!"

With Bane's reluctant shouts, the tent, which had just stopped shaking for a short while, began to shake violently again.

Occasionally, a few deer would come to the stream to drink, their big, watery eyes fixed on the swaying tent with great curiosity, seemingly puzzled.

As dusk fell, Bane staggered, his face pale and weak, even his spiritual pressure was somewhat disordered, and he was helped out of Wushou Mountain by Sister Hua.

"Your Fourth Division are dedicated to healing and saving lives, but how come you've become a bone-scraping steel knife in my hands?" Bane murmured with deep emotion.

"Don't you like it?" Sister Hua asked with a smile as she helped Bane up.

"I like it!" Bane replied without hesitation.

"That's it, I like it too," Sister Hua said very casually.

This is deep within the South Rukongai, in the 73rd district, Jishu.

It can be said to be a place without any order. Generally, once the number reaches seventy, it is considered a lawless zone.

From afar, Bane and Sister Hua saw several dilapidated wooden houses being set on fire, followed by a group of wandering spirits fighting each other.

In this barren land, what they fight for is very simple: food and water.

Perhaps no matter where, force is better than hard work. There are many animals and streams in the nearby Five Heads Mountain, but these wandering souls did not go hunting together. Instead, they chose to target others.

"I really miss those days. A long time ago, when I had nothing to do, I would take a knife and lead a team to wipe out these rebellious thugs and satisfy my bloodlust." Sister Hua said with some emotion as she looked at the crowd fighting like wild beasts in the distance, illuminated by the firelight.

In the course of repeated battles, a leader will emerge from this group of wandering souls—a person who has survived numerous battles and possesses a certain level of strength.

These so-called leaders are usually referred to as "fierce generals of Rukongai".

Those with ambition and a promising future would use this identity to make contact with Seireitei, trying to demonstrate their value in order to enter Seireitei. If they were truly gifted, they might be able to make a name for themselves. Even if they were not, as long as they entered Seireitei, they could at least live like human beings instead of being treated like beasts in Rukongai.

Whether it's the Gotei 13 or the Shinigami Academy, they often recruit these so-called fierce warriors.

This can be considered a means for the Seireitei to maintain order in Rukongai, which is quite similar to the so-called "amnesty".

Some who were unwilling to join the Seireitei but preferred to act as bosses and bullies outside, once they amassed a certain amount of power and were observed, would be labeled as "rebellious thugs" by the Seireitei.

It's not entirely unfair to accuse them, because they really do raid other numbered areas of Rukongai in groups, taking everything from the souls they kill.

When such groups appear, the Eleventh Division will often take on the mission of suppressing the rebels and go deep into Rukongai to wipe out all these mountain kings and local tyrants!

Looking at the most 'pure' battle in the distance, Sister Hua, who had just fought a fierce battle and released her desires, had a hint of excitement in her eyes, and it seemed that even the Zanpakuto at her waist was beginning to emit wisps of killing intent.

Just then, a tall figure suddenly rushed out from the flames, and you could vaguely see that there seemed to be a little guy perched on his shoulder.

The tall figure held a Zanpakuto with an uneven blade that he had picked up from somewhere. It had obviously broken many times. Perhaps it was left behind by a Shinigami who died during the Eleventh Division's campaign against the rebels?

As he charged into the group, limbs flew everywhere and blood splattered in his wake. He killed one person with each strike, displaying extraordinary ferocity!

"A fierce general!" Sister Hua's eyes lit up with surprise.

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Bane's eyes widened in surprise, for with the help of the flickering firelight, he could clearly see the face of the burly man who had charged into the crowd and was now slaughtering them.

It's slightly different from what I remember, but without a doubt, it's the young version of Kenpachi Zaraki!

The little guy perched on his shoulder had pink hair and was clearly Kusajishi Yachiru.

Because of her arrival, Hana had resigned from her position as captain of the 11th Division more than a hundred years ago. Over the years, although she still frequently entered and exited Rukongai, she mostly went mountain climbing and gathering herbs, without engaging in any acts of rebellion.

Therefore, in the original story, she should have met Kenpachi Zaraki, who was still a young and beastly boy, in the 80th ward of North Rukongai, Zaraki Ward, and then engaged in a passionate battle, ultimately leading to the beginning of the story.

But now that's gone; Kenpachi Zaraki never met Yachiru Unohana.

Judging from the situation, over the years, he has continued to act like a wild beast, seeking out opponents to fight and enjoying the thrill of such battles. He has even moved from the Zaraki Ward in the North Rukongai to the Tsugutoku Ward in the South Rukongai!

Moreover, he has already met Kusajishi Yachiru. Actually, calling it a meeting isn't quite right. Although it hasn't been truly defined, Bane feels that Kusajishi Yachiru is either the manifestation of Kenpachi Zaraki's Zanpakuto consciousness or a manifestation of his spiritual pressure.

The relationship between these two is somewhat similar to that between Stark and Lilynette in Hueco Mundo.

Even considering that Kusajishi Yachiru can use Zanpakuto and even Shikai, Bane is more inclined to believe that her relationship with Kenpachi Zaraki stems from spiritual pressure rather than Zanpakuto.

Of course, the current Kenpachi Zaraki should just be called Zaraki, and Yachiru Kusajishi should not have the name Yachiru, since Kenpachi Zaraki was influenced by Hana when he gave her that name.

In the shortest of moments, before Bane could even finish his thought, Kenpachi Zaraki had already slaughtered all the dozens of ryushin fighting each other!

Then, as if he hadn't had enough, he flicked the tattered Zanpakuto in his hand, sending the blood flying. At the same time, the dark green light emanating from the sword, along with the beast-like pupils, fixed his gaze on Bane and Hana in the distance.

"Are there two more we can chop down?" Zaraki's voice was a little hoarse, with a hint of excitement, as he muttered to himself.

"Kizuki, it seems like we can't beat them, right? Judging from their appearance, they shouldn't be rūkon, but rather big shots from Seireitei," Kusajika said excitedly, perched on Zaraki's shoulder.

"Once you're deep in this Rukongai, you're a Rukongai. Who cares about anything else? Let's just chop them down first!" Zaraki said confidently.

The moment he finished speaking, he exerted force with his feet, using brute force without any technique, and pounced towards Bane and Sister Hua at an extremely fast speed.

"This wasn't something I initiated; I was attacked, so it's considered self-defense, right?" Sister Hua said softly, a smile playing on her lips.

Kenpachi Zaraki is the type who gets stronger when facing stronger opponents. In most cases, he will adjust his state and spiritual pressure to a level comparable to his opponent, so as to better enjoy the thrill of the battle.

At this moment, he had just finished fighting with that group of wandering spirits, and his state and spiritual pressure were roughly the same.

So Sister Hua didn't really realize how powerful this guy was; she was just excited to have encountered a so-called formidable general after a long time.

In particular, this is deep within Rukongai, so even if she reveals her true identity here, it won't be known by the new recruits of Seireitei, allowing her to act with even more impunity.

Without hesitation, just as Kenpachi Zaraki was about to reach them, Hana suddenly drew her Zanpakuto and charged forward!

The moment their Zanpakuto clashed, there was no violent change, which clearly showed that Hana had also lowered her state to this level.

"As expected, you're more worthy of being cut down than those guys!" Zaraki said with even greater excitement in his eyes.

In a daze, Sister Hua seemed to see her former self in his expression, gaze, and tone.

This made her even happier!

(End of this chapter)