The Alchemist in Bleach

Although it was a despicable act, it was a last resort. We need manpower right now. Normally, we would let him avoid battle, since he can't keep avoiding it forever. But things are different now.

However, this made Ichiro feel very uncomfortable...

Two years ago, his friend Souichi Azashiro killed Kenpachi Kuruyashiki in battle, which aroused the hostility of the entire Eleventh Division. Although it was said that they would not disobey Azashiro's orders because of Kenpachi Kuruyashiki's dying instructions, it was easy to imagine that their attitude was not very good.

Now, several years later, Mole City's good friend, Tenshin Ichiro, has returned with a group to challenge their captain, having tricked his way into the gathering...

Ichiro could roughly guess how the Eleventh Division would look at him after the challenge...

But what can be done? If Zaraki doesn't come, he'll have to step in as Kenpachi himself, which is a joke!

How can it be?

The current Kenpachi walked up with a frown. He remembered that today was supposed to be a personnel pairing with the members of the Fourth Division. Why was only one Third Seat present?

"Among the three seats of the Heavenly Heart, are you the only one who came?"

Ichiro didn't answer his question. Instead, he pointed to the four Zaraki members and said, "These four are members specially recruited into the Eleventh Division by the Captain. I brought them here to report for duty today."

"Special recruitment?" The current Kenpachi's face darkened. Why didn't he, the captain of the 11th Division, know this?

"This is the application form for joining the team, signed and approved by the captain. Please take a look."

Taking the application form from Ichiro, the current Kenpachi frowned, put it away, and looked at Ichiro: "I understand about joining the team, but what about team pairings..."

“There’s no rush to pair up the teams,” Ichiro interrupted him, saying, “We have enough people for the captain’s challenge now.”

Kenpachi Gosuke's expression was somewhat grim. He forced a smile and said, "Isn't the current situation rather inappropriate? After all..."

"Why do you think Zarakito was recruited? Captain Gosuke, we'll be working together in the future, and I don't want to say anything too harsh." Ichiro interrupted Gosuke directly. He now understood why the captain looked down on him. Strength was one thing, but his personality was really not good either.

However, this is probably also related to the fact that the previous two Kenpachi were too strong, and he was under too much pressure. But no matter what, let alone Kenpachi, this performance is too disappointing even as a captain.

After a moment of silence, Gosuke turned to the side and waved his hand, saying, "Then let's go to the arena."

After saying that, he led his team toward the dueling platform with a dejected expression. He was not unaware of what others thought of him, and he had been working hard to live up to the title of Kenpachi, but strength is not something that can be improved so easily.

Upon arriving at the arena, Ichiro glanced at the eager Zaraki and the dejected Gosuke, then turned to Gosuke and asked, "Should we use Bankai? If we do, I'll open a portal to Hueco Mundo, but you'll die then. What do you say? Do you want to use it?"

Gosuke's expression hardened as he looked at the tall Zaraki, his face changing slightly. This man had been sent by the Fourth Division Captain and even had the Captain-Commander's autograph, which was enough to demonstrate his strength. But Gosuke hadn't expected him to be this strong—so strong that even using his Bankai would kill him…

After a moment of silence, Gosuke said in a deep voice, "Let's go to Hueco Mundo! If I can die by the next Kenpachi, then I will have no regrets!"

Ichiro looked at Gosuke helplessly. He had already hinted so obviously, why was he still so stubborn? In the Seireitei, captain-level figures could not easily release their Shikai, except for the Fourth Division, of course, because some seriously injured people needed timely treatment. As for Bankai, it goes without saying that some powerful Bankai were not even allowed to be released in Rukongai.

In this situation, if we want to fight with all our might, we either need to go to the Dangai or Hueco Mundo. However, the time flow in the Dangai is erratic, and things could easily go wrong in the current situation. Therefore, the only option is Hueco Mundo, but that place...

He only returned yesterday, and the unrest won't be so easy to quell. However, just as Ichiro was preparing to construct the formula to open the Black Hole, Zaraki stopped him.

"No need. I've already looked into the situation with Sister Hua. Right now, every bit of fighting power is precious. If you want to fight, we can have a proper fight after this is over!"

Ichiro stared at Zaraki in shock. Good heavens, Zaraki can actually read the situation!? Could this guy have been possessed by some transmigrator?

"What's wrong?" Seeing Ichiro looking at him with a shocked expression, Zaraki asked curiously.

"It's nothing, I just didn't expect you to actually think like that...it surprised me..."

Kazuki and Yumichika, who were standing nearby, nodded in agreement. Was the end of the world coming soon?

Zaraki didn't pay much attention to what they were saying. With a "whoosh," he drew his tattered Zanpakuto from his waist and waved his hand, saying, "You guys go to the side. It's time to fight!"

Seeing Zaraki's excited expression, Ichiro and Yumichika exchanged a helpless glance. The three of them stepped aside and quietly watched Zaraki and Gosuke on the field. Yachiru, who had been silently perched on Ichiro's shoulder at some point, was eating a new piece of konpeito.

As the barrier around the arena rises, the battle officially begins. Inside the barrier, even captain-level Shinigami can use their Shikai to fight, but this is only possible inside the barrier; it is still not possible outside of it.

"Aren't you going to use your Shikai?" Gosuke asked in a deep voice, wielding a massive cleaver. (This Shikai is a hypothetical scenario; it has very little screen time in the original work, only appearing in a few sentences of background text...)

"You won't be able to use your Shikai. Are you ready?"

"bring it on!"

"Pong!"

Battle over!

In a single exchange, Kenpachi Gosuke was defeated!

“......”XN

Everyone stared speechlessly at the two stunned figures on the field...

This is definitely not Gosuke's strength. If Zaraki went all out, he could probably kill a regular captain-level opponent in an instant. But most of the time, Zaraki suppressed his own strength because that's how he could enjoy the thrill of battle. Therefore, it's rare for him to instantly kill an opponent.

There's only one possibility for this: Kenpachi Gosuke was intimidated by Zaraki's beast-like aura, and then Zaraki instantly seized the opportunity to knock his Zanpakuto away with a single blow...

Therefore, even Zaraki was a bit confused in this situation. Shouldn't the captain be very strong?

"Um... Kenpachi Gosuke, please be serious! Let's do it again, I don't think you can accept this result either."

"Ugh! Winning like this is so boring! I'll lower my spiritual pressure a bit more, and then we'll try again!" Zaraki grumbled as he walked back to his original position, lowering his spiritual pressure again.

Gosuke didn't say anything, but silently walked to the side and picked up his Zanpakuto. He had no objection to Zaraki lowering his spiritual pressure. He knew his own situation. He had indeed lost just now. No matter what the reason was, if it were a real battle, he would have already lost his head.

Moreover, giving him a second chance would save face for him; at least he wouldn't lose so badly again.

Okay, it's just not as bad... In less than a minute, Zaraki ended the fight again...

Putting aside the spiritual pressure factor, the difference in combat skills between the two sides is too great. Although Zaraki has not formally learned swordsmanship, his beast-like intuition is not weak. He was able to defeat Captain Unohana with it hundreds of years ago, which shows how strong his combat power is!

Therefore, Zaraki successfully obtained the position of captain of the 11th Division and changed his name to Kenpachi Zaraki! (Finally, I can write about Kenpachi directly. Writing about Zaraki before made me feel extremely uncomfortable.)

Gosuke has returned to his vice-captain position. Hmm, that was about 10 minutes ago...

He has now been relegated to third place...

The current vice-captain is Yachiru, who wields the Three Steps Sword Beast and has been forcing Gosuke into a series of defeats. Although she is not as imposing as Kenpachi, Yachiru's strength should not be underestimated.

Although it's unclear why Kenpachi's Zanpakuto, Yachiru, possesses her own, there's no doubt that her abilities are truly powerful. The Three-Step Sword Beast, according to Yachiru herself, is a kind of imitation sword. There are two children, one in front of her and one behind her, imitating her sword swings. The clearer you see the sword moves, the harder it is to dodge her attacks.

In other words, a sword that is guaranteed to hit!

That's why Yachiru isn't cunning enough. If it were Ichiro, covered in deadly poison, anyone would be stabbed in one blow!

Afterwards, Ikkaku and Yumichika also launched challenges one after another. Ikkaku lost to Gosuke but won against the Fourth Seat, while Yumichika won against the Fifth Seat. For the Eleventh Division, this can be considered a significant change.

After they had settled down, Ichiro tossed some konpeito to Yachiru and left. His task was simply to treat the injuries they had sustained in the battle, and that was all that was left for him. As for the formation, sorry, that was the vice-captain Seinosuke's job; he was going to start all over again.

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Chapter 140 The Scandalous Affairs of a Noble Family

"Knock knock knock~~~"

The next day, amidst the knocking on the dormitory door, Ichiro, with disheveled hair, woke up from his deep sleep. After leaving the Eleventh Division yesterday, Ichiro went to get a haircut and then went back to the dormitory to sleep soundly from the afternoon until noon today!

After all, he hadn't had a proper rest since the battle with Barragán until he returned to his dormitory, as he had been busy with various things. Now that he finally had some free time, he naturally wanted to take a good rest.

Unfortunately, it seems the tranquility is about to be shattered...

Pushing open the door, Ichiro yawned and frowned as he looked at the anxious-looking Tensei Shiro, asking, "What happened? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"The Third Seat of Heavenly Heart has just received a seriously injured person. Her injuries are too severe, and since she is from the Kuchiki family, no one dares to treat her. We had no choice but to come and bother you."

Upon hearing this, Ichiro instantly sobered up, grabbed a face towel hanging on the door, wiped his face casually, and walked out of the dormitory first. While tying his messy hair, he said, "This is not a disturbance. Where are the captain and vice-captain?"

"The captain and vice-captain are each leading patrols outside, so you are the only one capable of properly handling injuries of that severity."

"I understand. By the way, please notify me directly in the future for similar matters. You can even break down the door. Whether I am resting, practicing, or doing something else, the patient is always the top priority."

"Yes!"

"Lead the way, and while you're at it, tell me about the patient's condition."

"Yes, the injured one is Kuchiki Tsukishiro, the captain of the Sixth Division and the young lady of the Kuchiki clan. She was attacked by a Hollow while patrolling Rukongai and is critically injured. Several senior members of the squad are capable of treating her, but they are not very confident. In addition, the Kuchiki clan's guards are arrogant, so we can only stabilize her injuries for now. The specific treatment will have to wait for you to take charge."

"High nobles? A bunch of troublesome fellows. I have a general idea of ​​the situation. Tell me about the injuries."

"Okay, based on the initial examination, the most serious injuries are to various organs. Significant blood loss, coupled with inadequate initial treatment, means the wounds may become infected to some extent..."

Then, Tensei Shiro explained the specific details of Kuchiki Tsukishiro's injuries as they walked. It must be said that although Tensei Shiro, who came from Rukongai, lacked practical skills, he was quite adept at medical theories, making him a rather special talent.

Thus, through Tensei Shiro's detailed explanation, Ichiro gained a general understanding of Kuchiki Tsukishiki's overall condition, and a rough treatment plan took shape in his mind.

.......

"What are you all standing there for? Get to the treatment right now! Do you even know who's inside? If anything happens to the young lady, you'll all be held responsible!!!"

"So please calm down. We have stabilized her condition and are already looking for someone who can treat this kind of injury."

"What's the use of stabilizing the injury?! Such a serious injury needs immediate treatment! Treatment!"

"So, we've already gone to find someone experienced enough to treat this kind of injury..."

"In the end, you can't even heal your own injuries, so what kind of healing squad are you!"

"......"

Looking at the burly man in front of the guard, who looked utterly helpless, Ichiro frowned. People who couldn't be communicated with were the most dangerous. He quickly stepped forward and asked, "How is the situation?"

"The Third Seat of Tianxin!" The team member looked at Ichiro with surprise, and then reported on Yuexi's injury. "The injury has been stabilized by the seniors and will not deteriorate further. However, further treatment is not possible. There are multiple internal organ ruptures. At present, only the damaged arteries have been restored and the bleeding has been stopped."

"Really? I understand."

Ichiro was about to walk into the emergency room when he was stopped by the guards.

"Why are you only arriving now? Do you know how much chaos it would cause if something happened to our young lady?"

Ichiro looked at him coldly. He had no kind expression towards anyone causing trouble in the Fourth Division. He said coldly, "I don't know how much chaos this will cause, but I know that if this continues, your young lady will die, and then you will be punished by the Kuchiki family head. I will watch you get punished and then give you a charge of disrupting the discipline of my Fourth Division! Get out of here!"

As he spoke, he walked straight in and looked at Kuchiki Tsukiyo lying on the hospital bed covered in blood. A strange light flashed in his eyes. It was actually her.

He recognized her; she was the young lady of the Kuchiki clan, who was attacked in Chapter Twenty-Four. She'd been attacked again! This girl really has a lot of bad luck.

Ichiro frowned and glanced at the guards who followed him in. He didn't say anything. Kuchiki Tsukishiro's condition was indeed not good. They would talk about these things after his injuries were healed.

Approaching the bedside, Ichiro extended his right hand, hovering it above Kuchiki Tsukishiki's body, and softly chanted: "The black dog that tears apart hearts, shattering all illusions, the seventh chapter of the Dao: Spiritual Enlightenment!"

The Seventh Return to the Spiritual Enlightenment can assist doctors in better analyzing the patient's condition data, thereby formulating a more comprehensive treatment plan. Originally, Ichiro planned to include this last step as well, that is, to automatically analyze and generate treatment methods.

Unfortunately, this is too difficult. It might be possible to do it in the future, but it's far from possible now. Moreover, excessive automation is not conducive to beginners' learning and progress.

With the help of the Returning Spirit, Ichiro instantly understood Kuchiki Tsukishiro's injuries. He picked up a white cloth and ceremoniously wiped his hands, then ordered, "Undress her."

"Yes, the three seats of Tianxin."

"Wait! How can you just look at the young lady's body like that?"