Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

"As for this child, I will take care of her so that she won't get in the way during the battle."

"Handsome big brother, Kusajishi Yachiru won't get in my way!"

The pink-haired girl hovered in mid-air, her arms crossed over her chest, and retorted angrily.

She had already keenly realized that the "big brother's" actions just now were actually to protect her.

"You little rascal... But from now on, Yachiru, you'd better stay put."

Aozaki Mayuki smiled helplessly and shook her head gently.

Ignoring the girl's protests, Aozaki Mayuki handed her over to Unohana Retsu.

Strangely enough, when the girl was with Retsu Unohana, she seemed to suddenly become much quieter.

At this moment, Kenpachi Zaraki, the long-haired man who had been knocked away, also struggled to his feet from the crater, looking at Maki Aozaki with a smile on his face.

"He actually caught my slash with just one finger. This is something I've never encountered before."

"Death, you are indeed very strong... completely different from the guys we've encountered before."

"Are you their captain? Are you the strongest among you?"

Upon hearing these words, Aozaki Mayuki simply smiled and casually spread her hands:

"You're not wrong to think that way."

"That's great! I came here specifically to find you. Let's have a good fight!"

Kenpachi Zaraki excitedly brandished his long sword, a ferocious grin spreading across his face.

"Only an opponent like you can give me a good fight."

"What a coincidence, I came here specifically to see you in order to keep a promise I made to someone."

"Agreement?"

Zaraki's smile became even more terrifying, as if he felt he had been greatly insulted.

Aozaki Mayuki's lips curled slightly, and she gently waved her hand, as if to soothe the other person's emotions, and said softly:

"Don't be so angry. Although I did come here for someone, I'm actually quite interested in you too."

"I also really like a warrior like you who has great strength but a simple mind."

"If I win, you'll come with me, okay?"

Kenpachi Zaraki: "?"

Something just doesn't sound quite right...

This doesn't sound like a compliment, but it's also praising my abilities...

Although I know I'm not very smart, isn't it a bit much to say that to my face?

Is this how the Gotei 13 recruits?

Forget it, I can't figure it out, let's fight it first!

Thinking of this, a sinister smile crept across his face.

He then brandished his sharp blade and slashed fiercely at Aozaki Mayuki!

Aozaki Mayuki remained calm and composed, clenching her right hand into a fist before slowly extending her little finger.

He aimed his fingernails directly at the sword in Kenpachi Zaraki's hand, and then suddenly exerted force, thrusting out with the speed and force of a gust of wind!

In an instant, a crisp and pleasant metallic clanging sound resounded all around.

The two swords and fingernails instantly intertwined and clashed, exchanging blows for dozens of rounds in the blink of an eye!

Witnessing this scene, everyone around looked astonished, clearly not expecting the battle to be so fierce and unusual.

The members never imagined that such a powerful figure was hidden in the Rukongai.

This person was actually able to face Lord Shingetsu directly and engage in a fierce battle with him!

As for the bald man and the flamboyant man, their jaws nearly dropped in shock.

They never expected that someone in the world could block Kenpachi Zaraki's ferocious slash with just their fingernails!

They had all fought against Kenpachi Zaraki and were well aware of his terrifying strength.

That guy is an absurdly powerful monster!

And this captain of the Gotei 13 is simply a monster among monsters!!

"Hey... this can't be a joke, right?"

The bald man muttered to himself as he pulled the showy man back as far as he could.

Zaraki and the captain of the Gotei 13 were locked in a fierce battle.

The fierce battle between the two triggered a terrifying spiritual pressure storm.

The surrounding air seemed to be distorted into incredibly sharp blades.

If they are not careful, even if they have the strength of a high-ranking official, they will be in an extremely dangerous situation.

At the same time, Ryusui and Izumo took the same action, quickly leading their companions away from the battlefield.

"That older brother was actually able to suppress A-Jian?"

Kusajiro Yachiru couldn't help but murmur softly.

Upon hearing her words, Retsu Unohana, who was carrying her, gently shook her head.

"No, little sister, that big brother wasn't suppressing that man. It was just a game for the big brother alone."

"Hmm...you're right, that really...can only be considered a game."

Kusajika Yachiru rested her chin on her hand, blinked her bright eyes, thought for a moment, and then nodded seriously.

Do you think so too?

Unohana Retsu was somewhat surprised.

She had originally thought that children of this age would definitely side with their family members without hesitation and vehemently refute her.

However, Kusajishi Yachiru shook her head and answered seriously:

"That handsome older brother hasn't even drawn his sword yet!"

"He just used his 'nail' to deal with it, and it looked very easy for him. He's clearly handling it with ease now."

"If I'm not mistaken, that older brother's strength is far superior to Ah Jian's current level!"

Unohana Retsu smiled slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in her eyes, and said softly:

"Oh...it seems our little Yachiru is quite insightful and talented!"

"But Yachiru, I really miss it... May I ask who gave you this lovely name?"

Unohana Retsu asked curiously.

"It was Ah Jian who took it!"

Kusajika Yachiru excitedly raised a small hand and said proudly.

"I see……"

Unohana Retsu murmured thoughtfully, then looked meaningfully at Kusajishi Yachiru and continued to ask:

"Is Yachiru interested in learning kendo? Maybe you can become as powerful as your older brother someday."

"In no mood!"

Kusajiro Yachiru hurriedly shook his head.

Learning kendo and the like sounds exhausting; I definitely don't want to do that!

"is it?"

Unohana Retsu lowered her head slightly, looking somewhat disappointed. This was a promising talent for swordsmanship.

But when she thought of Aozaki Mayuki, she realized it wasn't a big deal.

“If you don’t want to, then forget it,” Retsu Unohana said.

There's nothing to regret; she's already found the best talent, and that best talent hasn't disappointed her.

Chapter 266 Monster

Kenpachi Zaraki also realized that something seemed amiss.

At first, he was very excited, and every swing of his knife was full of power and passion.

But soon, his brows furrowed.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break through the defense of the opponent's fingernails.

Moreover, the opponent only defended and did not take the initiative to attack, which was obviously a deliberate act of letting the opponent win.

"This is interesting..."

Kenpachi Zaraki grinned, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

He suddenly increased the force in his hands, and at the same time, the spiritual pressure on his body began to rise layer by layer.

Sensing the change in Kenpachi Zaraki, the eyes of both the bald man and the flamboyant man lit up.

Kenpachi Zaraki is finally about to reveal his true strength!

Let's see if that Grim Reaper captain is willing to draw his sword this time!

They didn't even realize it themselves.

Subconsciously, they had already changed their goal from "defeating Captain Death" to "making Captain Death draw his sword"!

However, just as they were staring in astonishment at Kenpachi Zaraki.

Aozaki Mayuki also made a corresponding response.

Based on Kenpachi Zaraki's changes, he appropriately increased his own spiritual pressure.

The intensity of this spiritual pressure was exactly the same as that of Kenpachi Zaraki.