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Chapter 5: The Sudden Appearance of Kenpachi Zaraki!
Chapter 5: The Sudden Appearance of Kenpachi Zaraki!
Just by hearing the voice from outside and the name mentioned, Naya Makoto knew trouble was coming.
The person who walked into the Fourth Division Recruitment Office was a tall, intimidating man with a scar on his left cheek, a patch over his right eye, and black hair styled like a hedgehog, with bells tied at the ends of his hair.
On his shoulder sat a small girl in a mini Shinigami uniform, with pink hair that couldn't possibly make her look older than ten.
Following this man were Ichikaku and Yumichika, who had just joined the Eleventh Division.
"Nighto said he wanted to join the Fourth Division the most, so he should come here first."
Faced with his idol's question, Ichikaku, as a good friend, had no qualms about betraying Nighto...
Ichikaku and Yumichika actually knew Kenpachi Zaraki, having been thoroughly beaten by him in Rukongai in the past.
Who knew why Kenpachi Zaraki suddenly decided to show up for the recruitment this time, but when Ichikaku saw him, he was quite excited and immediately challenged him again.
A newly graduated, inexperienced Shinigami daring to challenge the man known as "Kenpachi" in Soul Society was something most people wouldn't even dare to think about, but Ichikaku did it without hesitation.
Ichikaku believed that during his years at the Central Spiritual Academy, although he didn't learn Kido very well, he had mastered the other skills of Zanpakuto, Zanjutsu, Hakuda, and Shunpo quite well.
After systematic training, he was much stronger than he was in Rukongai. So, the moment he saw his idol, he wanted to test how much he had grown over the years.
Whether as "Kenpachi" or the "Captain of the Eleventh Division," Kenpachi Zaraki was not someone a new Shinigami could easily challenge.
If it were another captain, they might ignore Ichikaku's challenge, but not Kenpachi Zaraki.
A battle maniac himself, he had little regard for his Shinigami identity, or rather, he came to Seireitei because there were more worthy opponents to fight here.
Ichikaku remembered Kenpachi Zaraki, but Kenpachi Zaraki didn't remember Ichikaku's name. Those who could make him remember their names were usually the ones who could make his blood boil, and clearly, Ichikaku and Yumichika, who were crushed by him in Rukongai, hadn't reached that level.
Faced with the challenge, and seeing Ichikaku's determined expression, Kenpachi Zaraki had no reason to refuse.
A one-sided battle then began. Despite Ichikaku's significant growth in Reiatsu and the more refined swordsmanship and Shunpo he had learned at the Central Spiritual Academy, he was still thoroughly beaten by Kenpachi Zaraki's overwhelming strength.
However, this time, Ichikaku's strength was just enough to pique Kenpachi Zaraki's interest, and he remembered his name.
In defeat, Ichikaku, quite unwillingly, mentioned Nighto's name and said that if it were Nighto, he might be able to last longer against Kenpachi Zaraki and even stand a chance of injuring him.
Ichikaku spoke without thinking, but Kenpachi Zaraki heard with intent. Upon hearing Ichikaku's muttered words, Kenpachi Zaraki's lips curled into a grin, and he looked at Ichikaku excitedly, saying, "Where is this guy named Nighto now?"
There were many worthy opponents in Seireitei, but the Gotei 13 had rules: captains were not allowed to privately challenge each other, as their Reiatsu was too powerful and could cause significant damage to Soul Society if they fought seriously.
However, according to Ichikaku, a guy named Naya Makoto seemed to be just a newly graduated trainee Shinigami this year, and his strength was even greater than Ichikaku's.
Since the other party wasn't a Captain, the so-called rules naturally weren't an issue. If he couldn't challenge a Captain, challenging a regular Shinigami shouldn't be a problem, right?
And that was why the members of the Eleventh Division were currently at the Fourth Division's recruitment office.
Kenpachi Zaraki, walking into the Fourth Division's recruitment office with a swagger, looked every bit the thug. He carried his Zanpakutou on one shoulder and a pink-haired girl on the other, with two bodyguards flanking him. As soon as he entered, he shouted loudly, "Who is this guy named Naya Makoto? Come out and fight me!"
Naya Makoto's new recruit, Isane Kotetsu, who had never seen such a scene before, was already terrified. Although she had heard that during recruitment, some Divisions might compete for new members, she never imagined that the Eleventh Division would actually have their Captain personally lead the charge to snatch people. It was no wonder they were known as the Combat Division; their style was already completely reckless.
"Captain Kenpachi, this is the Fourth Division's recruitment site. May I ask what brings you here?"
If it were only Isane at the recruitment office, she might have been scared stiff by the menacing Kenpachi and his entourage. However, the key point was that not only Isane and Naya Makoto were here, but also a woman once known as "Soul Society's Greatest Villain."
Despite the impressive lineup of Kenpachi's group, Yachiru Kusajishi remained calm and composed, her eyes half-closed as she smiled and asked the Eleventh Division's group their purpose.
"Little Ken is looking for someone named Little Naya. He wants to fight him."
Before Kenpachi could respond to Yachiru Kira's question, the pink-haired girl on his shoulder, Yachiru Kusajishi, raised her hand and spoke up.
"Deputy Captain, the person we're looking for is named Naya, not Little Naya..."
Hearing Yachiru's words, Ichikaku kindly corrected her. Unfortunately, the pink-haired girl didn't appreciate the correction. Giving nicknames to people she found interesting was her hobby, and Ichikaku's lack of respect clearly annoyed her.
"Shut up, little steel ball head. Don't interrupt me, pfft."
Ichikaku was flabbergasted. Not only did his kind correction go unappreciated, but he also earned the nickname "little steel ball head." To make matters worse, his meticulously waxed and cared-for head was spat on. Could he really bear this?
"Yumichika, don't stop me. I'm going to take down this arrogant brat!"
For bald men, a shiny head was their dignity. With his dignity trampled, Ichikaku, who usually didn't bully women or children, couldn't tolerate it this time.
"Calm down, Ichikaku. The Deputy Captain didn't mean it, and we might not be able to beat her..."
Yumichika's words were not just comforting; they were also the truth. Yachiru Kusajishi might look like a little girl, but she indeed possessed the genuine strength of a Deputy Captain.
When Ichikaku challenged Kenpachi Zaraki, Yumichika was curious about the Eleventh Division's Deputy Captain, a child, so he tried to test her. Before he could even make a move, Yachiru's figure appeared behind him like a ghost!
(End of Chapter)
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