The Alchemist in Bleach

"for example?"

"For example, the lack of combat, ignorance... money, power, fame—I've already obtained all of these. Now, the only thing that can make my blood flow again is probably combat. And Ichiro is the same. Although he doesn't talk much about his experiences in this world, you can tell from his speech and behavior that he already obtained these things in his previous life. So we really have nothing to fear about death. Besides, Ichiro has already died once..."

Qilin Temple fell silent. He still couldn't understand death... It wasn't that he hadn't died before; a monk had brought him back to life once. That experience had given him a deeper understanding of death. While it didn't frighten him, the impression was never good...

Seeing that Kirinji still didn't quite understand, the captain put down the documents in his hand and asked seriously, "Tenjiro, is there something you want to pursue? Something you would dedicate your entire life to pursuing?"

Qilin Temple thought about it seriously for a moment and shook his head: "Perhaps they did have it before, but after entering the Spirit King Palace, they have gradually forgotten it over time. The monks and Wang Yue should have it."

"Then go and tell them this. Perhaps they will give a different answer, and you can also pick up that dream you once had?" The captain said with a gentle smile.

"Heh~" Kirinji chuckled and asked, "What words? They can still have an effect?"

"If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening!"

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Chapter 180 Devour! Wild Sun!

"If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening?" Kirinji silently recited this sentence, as if he had grasped something, yet also as if... he had grasped nothing at all... After a long while, he smiled nonchalantly, "Perhaps, I really have already lost that thing... I'm quite envious of you guys... Is that what Ichiro said?"

"Ah."

"..."

After that, there was a long silence, with only the sound of the captain processing documents in the office. After a long while, Kirinji's voice rang out again.

"Lie, are you really sure?"

“With Ichiro in the Fourth Division, I don’t need to worry about anything anymore. I’ve been waiting for this day for hundreds of years, so Tenjiro, you don’t need to try to persuade me anymore.”

"Sigh~" With a soft sigh, Kirinji's figure disappeared from the office in an instant, leaving the captain alone to continue handling team affairs in silence, preparing for Ichiro's succession.

……

As evening fell, Kirinji walked out of the 12th Division with a look of utter disbelief, staring speechlessly at the sky. He was wondering how he was going to explain this to the monks when he got back...

It's one thing for Urahara Kazuichiro to refuse the invitation, but why did Hikifune, who had already agreed, go back on his word...?

Where is your sense of contractual obligation?!

"Sigh~" He let out another long sigh. Besides sighing, he didn't know what else to do. He felt like nothing he did this time was going smoothly...

Moreover, it seems that they all have something to do with Ichiro... Is it just my imagination?

……

Time flew by, and a week later, in the Abyss, the captain and Kenpachi were facing off excitedly, while several people watched the battle from the sidelines.

They are: Captain of the First Division - Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, Third Seat of the Fourth Division - Tenshin Ichiro, Captain of the Eighth Division - Kyoraku Haru, Vice Captain of the Eleventh Division - Kusajishi Yachiru, Captain of the Thirteenth Division - Ukitake Jushiro, and Captain of the Zero Division - Kirinji Tenjiro.

It can be said that most of the Seireitei's top combat power is gathered here. It is no exaggeration to say that if anyone could wipe them all out here, the entire Thirteen Divisions would collapse!

Of course, it's unlikely that they can be caught in one fell swoop; they'll basically just walk right into the trap, no matter who they are.

This week, the captain not only successfully handed over the affairs of the Fourth Division to Ichiro, but also adjusted his own condition and was ready to fight at any time!

Although she was a little curious as to why Ichiro insisted on waiting until the battle was over before officially taking over as captain, she didn't care too much about this small matter because of her trust in Ichiro. So far, apart from his swordsmanship, Ichiro had never disappointed her. No, even his swordsmanship was one of them, because she had never had any expectations for Ichiro's swordsmanship...

The captain and Kenpachi faced off excitedly, their surging killing intent spreading in all directions like a tidal wave. Affected by this killing intent, Ichiro seemed to see mountains of corpses and seas of blood!

"laugh--"

"The day has finally come. Come on, Zaraki, let's put an end to that battle from hundreds of years ago. This time, let's not hold back... Unleash your spiritual pressure... at full power!"

"The swastika is all gone!"

"boom!!"

As the captain spoke, he slowly drew his Zanpakuto from his waist—no, to be precise, it was a Blood Blade!

As the power of All Extinction was activated, a large amount of scarlet blood was secreted from the Zanpakuto and the surrounding environment, swirling around the disheveled captain and occasionally transforming into sharp blood blades!

There are eight thousand flowers of Mao, come on!

The surrounding crowd's pupils contracted. They hadn't expected their captain to use Bankai right away, and they all retreated until they were close to the edge of Avici Hell before stopping.

In fact, this battle should have taken place in the Boundary Realm, where it would have been safer and the space would have been larger.

Unfortunately, the timeline is somewhat disrupted in that area of ​​the Broken Boundary. If it were just a brief test of techniques, it would be fine, but in a real battle…

Who knows how long they can fight?

However, it seems there isn't enough space now...

And starting with a powerful move, isn't that a bit too exciting?

As everyone retreated, Kenpachi on the field began to tremble as he watched his captain unleash his full power. It was a mixture of fear and excitement!

"Sister Hua! You've gotten even stronger... Let's enjoy this battle!"

"Canopy!"

Kenpachi stomped his foot, charging towards the captain with his unparalleled spiritual pressure. Stimulated by the captain's killing intent, a hint of blood gradually rose in his eyes.

These are colors that excite you to the extreme!

He had been anticipating this battle for centuries!

"kill!"

"Pfft!"

pity......

Imagination is often rich, but reality is often harsh...

Kenpachi was killed by the captain's sword!

Hundreds of years ago, even with his spiritual pressure sealed, Kenpachi was still able to narrowly defeat the captain by one move, demonstrating his immense strength!

However, times have changed...

Over the centuries, although the captain has retired from the front lines of battle, his skills have never declined; in fact, they have improved significantly due to years of seclusion.

However, looking at Kenpachi's side...

Because he regretted the unfinished battle with the captain, he almost permanently sealed his spiritual pressure. Although he fought in Rukongai for a long time afterward, how many opponents of that level were qualified to make Kenpachi awaken his dormant power?

Therefore, as time goes by, although this power grows stronger due to his special talent, it has not been fully explored. Compared to hundreds of years ago, Kenpachi is actually much weaker now.

With the tides turning, it's no surprise that the captain swiftly delivered a fatal blow to the throat...

"Little Sword!"

Off the field, Yachiru, who had been full of confidence, suddenly changed color and was about to rush forward, but was stopped by Ichiro.

"Don't rush, look carefully."

Anxious and distraught, Yachiru shook off Ichiro's hand and was about to rush forward when she suddenly stopped, because Kenpachi's injuries had already healed...

"Sister Hua, this is..." Kenpachi touched his neck, a slight tremor in his heart. The sensation of being cut open by a sharp blade still lingered. This was the first time he realized how quickly death could happen...

But at the same time, he also had some doubts...

"You're not at your peak right now, so come at me fearlessly. You can't please me now, so struggle! Roar! Howl! And then, like a beast, grant me death!"

"Pfft!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than several bloody blades suddenly appeared, slicing Kenpachi's body into several pieces once again!

However, a moment later, the captain perfectly healed him.

Just as Kirinji had told Ichiro before, the captain didn't want to enjoy the battle; she just wanted to die.

That's not quite accurate. To be precise, the captain wanted to give Unohana Yachiru's career a perfect ending, and that ending had already been half-finished hundreds of years ago.

The battle now is merely a continuation of one from hundreds of years ago, a battle that will ultimately lead to the true death of Unohana Yachiru on the battlefield, allowing her to face her destiny...

At the same time, the name Kenpachi will be passed down completely...

Therefore, even though there is a huge gap between Kenpachi and the captain in this battle, Kenpachi will not die, because he won the battle hundreds of years ago.

Therefore, hundreds of years later, it should be her who awakens the new Kenpachi.

No, Kenpachi keeps reviving and getting killed. The difference in skill level is so vast that the captain doesn't even need any special techniques; a simple swing of his sword is enough to kill Kenpachi...

This simple and brutal scene left the onlookers speechless.

Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro were amazed by their captain's strength. They never expected that Unohana-senpai, who had retired from the front lines of battle for hundreds of years, would still have such combat power. They silently compared themselves to the captain and wondered how many blows they could withstand.

Yachiru was simply worried about Kenpachi. This was the first time she had ever been so worried about Kenpachi in battle, because she sensed the fear in his heart...

Meanwhile, Captain-Commander Kirinji and his two companions remained silent, unsure of what to think. Should they marvel at their strength? Or at their composed demeanor?

That person on the field is courting death!

Two of the three were her close friends, and one was her de facto disciple. What else could they think about but remain silent?

Even Ichiro, who had planned ahead, couldn't help but doubt himself when he saw his captain's expression. Was what he was doing really a good thing for his captain...?

......

"Bang! Pfft!"

After hundreds of "deaths," Kenpachi was finally able to mount some counterattacks; however, this still couldn't prevent him from being instantly killed...

This scene made the captain frown slightly. Something was wrong. Based on her understanding of Kenpachi, this level of combat should have put a lot of pressure on him. Moreover, Kenpachi was the kind of person whose strength increased the more pressure he faced.

Unlike Ichiro, who would lie down wherever he fell and hide his true nature, Kenpachi excels at fair and square battles. Even if he is not as strong as Ichiro, he will face his enemies head-on and break through his limits in battle, instead of retreating when he encounters a strong enemy, quietly developing his strength, and then seeking revenge.

Even if they didn't grow stronger with each battle, after teetering on the brink of death so many times, surely some of the power of the seal would have emerged?

But the result was that nothing happened; in fact, it even became weaker...

Yes, it has become weaker!

Although Kenpachi was able to counterattack, don't forget that the current captain is just attacking casually. After being killed so many times, let alone him, even Ichiro could counterattack!

Therefore, the captain guessed that something must have happened to Kenpachi...

The facts are pretty much as the captain thought: Kenpachi has indeed run into trouble!

The problem lies with the team leader.

At this point, the gap between Kenpachi and the captain was too great.