Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Aozaki Mayuki barely managed to deflect the shuriken, which flew several meters away before landing on the ground, staggering a couple of steps before quickly regaining her footing.

"Another captain-level!" Yoruichi's pupils contracted slightly. After being released by Shinju, she landed steadily on the ground and drew the short sword from her waist.

The sudden burst of spiritual pressure just now was definitely not a mistake; there was a third-rank spiritual power Shinigami hidden among the rebels.

She never expected that this small rebel group would harbor two captain-level Grim Reapers.

Even the 13th Division of the Gotei 13, a quelling squad, didn't have such a luxurious setup!

A man dressed in tattered clothes with long black hair jumped into the air and caught the shuriken that was thrown away.

"Huh?" The man looked surprised as his knife was blocked.

"Interesting, so this is a legendary genius. He actually managed to block my attack..."

As he fell, the man changed his target, and the shuriken flew out.

Clearly, he wasn't interested in Aozaki Mayuki; his goal was—

Rotten wood, ancient and pure!

That attack just now wasn't meant to kill Yoruichi Shihouin, but to stop her from rushing to Kuchiki Sōjun's aid.

"Reflect, all things in the universe!"

Aozaki Mayuki brandished his long sword, and the Myriad Manifestations technique instantly completed its Shikai, while a crescent-shaped sword pressure shot out.

In the blink of an eye, Yoruichi Shihouin had rushed in front of the shuriken and kicked it with her leg.

The immense spiritual pressure and penetrating power even caused the air to explode with a deafening roar.

"Yoruichi Shihouin... she's really troublesome!"

Faced with the simultaneous kicks and sword strikes from the two men, the long-haired man sighed helplessly.

The gust of wind whipped his long hair, and as the tip of the sword drew ever closer, even the whooshing sound of it cutting through the air filled his ears, yet there was no trace of panic on his face.

The next second, he disappeared.

The sharp sword swept past his original position, cleaving a rebel in two.

Yoruichi Shihouin kicked away the shuriken.

The shuriken flew back at an extremely strange angle and landed in the hand of the long-haired man who suddenly appeared.

The long-haired man's pupils contracted.

No matter how hard he tried to wield the shuriken, the Zanpakuto in his hand, which was an extension of his soul, remained completely still.

Look up.

The purple-haired girl appeared before him at some unknown time, her shoulders radiating highly compressed spiritual pressure resembling lightning. Her slender arms, gripping the shuriken, were like iron clamps, impossible to shake.

"It seems you're not very good at close combat, which happens to be my forte," Yoruichi said casually.

"Both are captain-level, how is this possible?!"

The long-haired man roared hysterically, abandoning his struggle for control of the Zanpakuto in his hand. His hands and feet unleashed dazzling spiritual pressure as he lashed out at Yoruichi.

"Idiot!" Aozaki Mayuki sneered as she charged forward.

Even among captains, there are differences in strength. The long-haired man's spiritual pressure is clearly inferior to Yoruichi's, not to mention that he is not good at close combat.

Trying to fight Yoruichi in her instant-coaxing state is suicidal.

As expected, Yoruichi easily blocked the fists that were being swung around.

Yoruichi's punches were completely unstoppable for the long-haired man, and within seconds he was covered in wounds.

A look of horror flashed across the long-haired man's face.

My own fighting skills... I was completely overwhelmed by the opponent's physical techniques!?

Before he could react, his vision blurred and the short-haired girl in front of him vanished.

Wow, that's fast!

A burst of wind exploded beside him, and the long-haired man gritted his teeth, a chill running down his spine.

He spun the shuriken in his hand again, as if to raise his hand to block it in front of him.

Yoruichi gave Mayuki a wink from mid-air, and Mayuki instantly understood. A lightning-like spiritual pressure erupted from his body, attracting Yoruichi's spiritual pressure.

It's sizzling!

A short sword flashing with lightning and a pure white long sword slashed at his arms, one after the other.

At that moment, Shingetsu's speed far exceeded what was expected, causing the long-haired man to momentarily lose focus.

His face showed horror; this was definitely not the speed a vice-captain level Grim Reaper should have!

At incredible speed, the powerful captain-level rebel had both arms dislocated by the two young men.

Splash...

Blood spurted out, but Aozaki Mayuki and Shihouin Yoruichi's movements were not yet finished. They quickly turned around and sprinted forward.

The blade flashed again, and the two men stood firmly, blood gushing from the long-haired man's body.

"Damn it!! This can't be!! My spiritual pressure is clearly captain-level!! I could have become a noble!!"

The long-haired man, whose limbs had been severed, lay on the ground roaring. Yoruichi Shihouin and Mazuki Aozaki sighed.

Another genius who was tempted.

Chapter 38 Don't Kill Me

To cultivate one's spiritual pressure to the captain level is not something that can be achieved through hard work alone; it requires extremely high talent.

This man must have been a genius, a rare talent, hundreds of years ago, but he accepted the nobility's offer and became their tool.

"How does it feel to defeat a Captain-level enemy before even officially becoming a Shinigami?" Yoruichi patted Aozaki Maki on the shoulder.

"I didn't feel anything. If you hadn't crippled him, I wouldn't have had a chance to make a move," he said, shrugging.

"This guy probably hasn't learned Bankai yet. If he does, things will get a bit more complicated," Yoruichi Shihouin grinned.

Having Captain-level spiritual pressure is a prerequisite for learning Bankai, but having Captain-level spiritual pressure does not guarantee that you will learn Bankai.

The long-haired man has been tortured by her for so long and still hasn't used his Bankai, which clearly means he hasn't learned it yet.

"Wow...it's so lively!"

"It seems everyone really needs help..."

The sudden sound seemed to float directly into everyone's ears.

Just by listening to that beautiful voice, you can tell it belongs to a gentle and beautiful woman.

Feeling the soft hand patting her shoulder, Aozaki Mayuki turned her head sharply to look behind her.

"Captain Unohana, what are you doing here?"

Hearing this, Unohana covered her face and smiled: "After you left, I kept an eye on your spiritual pressure. When I sensed fluctuations in your spiritual pressure, I guessed that you might have encountered trouble."

With great difficulty, Shinjuku looked away and saw that Unohana was indeed followed by a number of members of the Fourth Division.

Most of the rebels didn't know who the newcomer was, but when they saw this beautiful woman in a white haori, they retreated as quickly as mice encountering a cat.

Sanosuke Takasugi stared wide-eyed at Retsu Unohana, his hand gripping his Zanpakuto trembling slightly.

Seeing Takasugi Sanosuke's disgraceful behavior, Aozaki Mazuki felt a little strange.

Could this guy be someone from a thousand years ago who knows Unohana Yachiru?

Is it too useless to tremble just looking at him? Does he deserve his captain-level spiritual pressure?

With such a cowardly appearance, no wonder he hasn't made a name for himself after a thousand years.

Sanosuke Takasugi swallowed hard, his hands unconsciously clenching together.

He was certainly not a death god born a thousand years ago, but he was sent by the Tsunayo family to assist the rebels, and he knew far more than the rebels.

The other party is one of the people the family specifically instructed them to never provoke, and is one of the top combatants of the Gotei 13.

Moreover, he doesn't know Bankai; even ten heads wouldn't be enough for the opponent to chop off.

Unlike Takasugi Sanosuke, who was on high alert.

Unohana Retsu showed absolutely no tension when faced with rebel soldiers who drew their swords.

She looked down at Aozaki Mayuki and the long-haired man at his feet, and asked, "Did you make this?"

"No, I only managed to land two blows on him with Captain Yoruichi's help. I was able to defeat the enemy entirely thanks to Captain Yoruichi," Aozaki Mazuki said, waving his hand and pointing to Yoruichi beside him.

Yoruichi smiled and looked at Unohana, her eyes filled with embarrassment.

Having just stolen from their house and knowing their reputation, it was understandable that he was a little nervous.

Even though they are both captains, there is a difference in skill level; she is no match for Retsu Unohana.

"Was it Captain Yoruichi who went into my room last night?" Retsu Unohana seemed to have thought of something and smiled at Yoruichi.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yi was startled and was considering whether to tell the truth.

Sneaking into the captain's dormitory is no small matter; it would be troublesome if it were accused of having ulterior motives.

Anyway, the items originally belonged to Kisuke; she was just helping him take them back. There shouldn't be any problems... probably.

Before she could even speak, Aozaki Mayuki laughed and said, "She just wanted to help her friend get her things back. I assure you she didn't do anything else, so please don't blame her."

“How could I blame her? That thing was just entrusted to me by Kirinji Temple for safekeeping; it never belonged to me. It’s good to return it to its rightful owner.” Unohana Retsu nodded. “Besides, I’m very happy tonight.”

Upon hearing this, Yoruichi Shihouin's expression turned somewhat strange; this explanation was far too easy to misunderstand!

Unohana Retsu seemed oblivious and continued, "Speaking of which, as expected of a descendant of the Shihouin family, when I was your age, I didn't hunt many captain-level enemies."

After saying that, she showed a somewhat regretful expression.

Yoruichi: "..."

Is Captain Unohana really that terrifying? At over a hundred years old, she's already treating captains like prey?

It is said that the Grim Reapers of that era were all fierce and warlike due to their living environment.

She can even kill captains like prey; she's truly a monster!