I'm in Bleach, starting with Unlimited Blade Works.

After all, Kirinji Tenjiro, who can create "return paths" and turn spiritual pressure into healing hot springs, can be considered a "good person" in Soul Society.

When Unohana Yachiru approached Kirinji Tenjiro expressing her desire to learn the Way of Rebirth, Kirinji Tenjiro wondered, "Has the sky collapsed, or has the earth caved in?"

An unprecedented and unparalleled villain, instead of seeking out opponents to fight, has come to learn the Way of Return?

With a try-it-out mentality, Kirinji Tenjiro taught Unohana Yachiryu Kaido.

Contrary to Kirinji Tenjiro's expectations, Unohana Yachiru has a high talent for the Reito (spiritual energy). Apart from not having learned the method Kirinji Tenjiro created based on Reito to turn spiritual pressure into hot springs, Unohana Yachiru's Reito level is not much worse than Kirinji Tenjiro's.

Furthermore, after learning the way of returning to the Dao, Unohana abandoned names like "Kenpachi" and "Yachiru" and changed her name to "Retsu".

After the two became familiar with each other, Kirinji Tenjiro learned from Unohana Retsu that the reason for Unohana's change was that Unohana had been defeated.

Unohana replied that she wanted to fight that person again.

"I see you standing here. You won that battle?"

"No, we haven't even started the second battle yet."

"Hey, an opponent that requires you to use the Return Path to defeat, I really want to see what kind of guy he is."

Seeing that the person who came down from the Spirit King Palace only interacted with Unohana and didn't even glance at the others, several of the captains present frowned.

Clearly, they felt that the members of Squad Zero were far too arrogant.

After catching up with Retsu Unohana, Tenjiro Kirinji's body vanished instantly, reappearing behind Erin and reaching out to tuck Erin's hand behind his back.

However, when Kirinji Tenjiro grasped Erin's hand and tried to twist it behind Erin's back, he discovered that he couldn't move Erin's hand at all.

"Wow, is this Zero Squad leader so enthusiastic? He grabbed my hand right away."

Erin raised his hand, and suddenly the captains realized that just a moment ago, Kirinji Tenjiro's figure had exceeded their capture range.

"Such a fast Instant Step."

However, when they saw that the person who had been captured was Erin, everyone's faces showed expressions of curiosity.

To be honest, among these captains, Erin is someone they've basically watched grow up.

But even now, they still don't have a clear idea of ​​just how strong Erin really is.

The best reference is the 11th Division's vice-captain, Zaraki.

Zaraki's spiritual pressure far surpasses that of most of the captains.

Even when they unleashed their Zanpakuto's Bankai, increasing their spiritual pressure by more than five times, they still felt that their spiritual pressure was far inferior to Zaraki's.

It can be said that, aside from the abilities of their Zanpakuto after Bankai, they have almost no chance of winning against Zaraki.

However, despite his formidable strength, Kenjiro challenged Erin every ten years, only to be defeated each time.

They knew Erin was strong, but they didn't know just how strong.

Can this member of the Zero Division of the Soul King Palace detect Erin's strength?

Unfortunately, their expectations were not met.

"Tsk, I see. No wonder you rejected the Zero Division's invitation."

With just one gesture, Kirinji Tenjiro's expression changed.

You should know that he is a member of the Zero Division who possesses the "Soul King's Bone" and whose spiritual pressure has exceeded the limits of a Shinigami.

Although he didn't use his full strength just now, he moved his hand so easily, which shows that this guy's strength should not be underestimated.

At the very least, she's on par with Yachiru Unohana.

The spiritual pressure has reached the limit of a Shinigami.

"what?"

Upon hearing Kirinji Tenjiro's words, all the Shinigami captains exclaimed in surprise.

They were all unaware that, in addition to the 12th Division Captain Kiryu Hikifune receiving an invitation from the Zero Division, the 11th Division Captain Erin had also received an invitation from the Zero Division.

And he refused.

"Captain Erin, what are you thinking?"

The one who asked that question was Yizhou Tongsheng.

When she recommended Erin to be the captain of the 11th Division, she felt that with Erin's progress, he would one day reach the standard of the Zero Division and be recruited into the Zero Division, so that she would have another acquaintance in the Soul King Palace.

However, she never expected that Captain Erin had accepted the Zero Division's invitation before her and even refused it.

As someone who had already been invited by the Zero Division, Kiryu Hikifune knew that besides the person who created the history of Soul Society being recognized by the Soul King's will, there was a second requirement for joining the Soul King's Palace.

First and foremost, one's spiritual pressure must reach the limit of a Shinigami (death god).

In this respect, the only people in the entire Seireitei who currently possess this knowledge are Yamamoto, Retsu Unohana, and herself.

The two in front were invincible powerhouses who had reached this level many years ago.

She herself only managed to raise her spiritual pressure to the limit of a Shinigami after this successful research.

The second point is that they possess great strength.

For example, Captain-Commander Yamamoto's Bankai can produce flames that reach the temperature of the sun's core.

For example, the seventh Kenpachi, Kenpachi Kuruyashiki, possessed the powerful ability to destroy the entire Seireitei after his Bankai...

In terms of spiritual pressure, Unohana Yachiru has already reached the first standard.

Unfortunately, Unohana's strength lies in her swordsmanship, not in any particularly destructive power.

Even if she eventually obtains a Zanpakuto, it is not the kind of Zanpakuto with great destructive power. Instead, she incorporates the method she learned from Kirinji Tenjiro, which transforms spiritual pressure into a blood-red hot spring, into her Zanpakuto, making it her own Bankai.

Chapter 136 Prisoner

Therefore, Unohana Yachiru did not meet the requirements of the Zero Division and received an invitation from the Zero Division.

"What do you think?"

Erin reached out and pulled away Kirinji Tenjiro's hand that was holding his wrist; he had no habit of letting other men hold his hand.

"I'm living a good life in Seireitei, why would I want to become a prisoner in the Soul King's Palace?"

"Huh? Kid, you actually dare to say that the Zero Division, who guards the Soul King, are prisoners?"

Kirinji Tenjiro tossed his pompadour and sneered, "Guarding the Spirit King, what an honor that is! How dare you describe our honor as that of prisoners?"

"Isn't it?"

Erin wasn't intimidated by Kirinji Tenjiro at all, and shrugged: "Once you become a member of the Zero Division, you can't leave the Soul King Palace, right?"

"Since their activity area is limited to the Spirit King Palace, what else could they be but prisoners?"

"You guy..."

Kirinji Tenjiro wanted to refute Erin, but found that their situation was not much different from what Erin had said.

However, before being promoted to members of the Zero Division, the members of the Zero Division were all researchers who devoted themselves to research. Otherwise, they would not have been able to create something that did not exist in Soul Society, become the "history" of Soul Society itself, and gain the approval of the Soul King's will.

In this way, for them, becoming the Zero Division's guardian spirit king was just a change to a better research site.

However, for people like Erin who love freedom, joining the Soul King Palace as a member of the Zero Division and being unable to leave the Soul King Palace is itself a form of constraint.

After thinking it through, Kirinji Tenjiro suddenly understood.

No wonder the Zero Division rejected all of their invitations, whether it was to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, Kushiyashiki Kenpachi, or Erin.

Perhaps, for such a person, freedom is more important than glory.

Well, you can't say that. After all, the reason Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni established the Gotei 13 was to properly protect the Seireitei and become the first line of defense for the Soul King's palace.

Guardian Spirit King is their honor.

Nine hundred years ago, in the battle against the Quincy Empire of Light, it was Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni who destroyed the Quincy Empire led by Yhwach.

"spit."

With his arms crossed, Kirinji Tenjiro, who couldn't refute Erin, spat in annoyance before turning to Hikifune Kiryu and saying, "Captain Hikifune Kiryu, you heard what Captain Erin said. Do you still want to go to Squad Zero?"

"You can back out before the 'King Key' is created, but once the creation of the 'King Key' is completed, you will not be able to leave the Spirit King Palace."

"Haha, I'm different from Captain Erin. For me, having just one laboratory is enough."

"Furthermore, I can also feel that I have reached the limit of my current ability. If I do not advance to the Spirit King Palace, this will be all I have achieved in this life."

"It seems we have gained another colleague."

Having just been described as a "prisoner" by Erin, Kirinji Tenjiro now felt as if he had found a kindred spirit after hearing what Hikifune Kiryu said.

How could these warriors possibly understand the allure of studying the unknown?

"Hey, Captain-Commander Yamamoto, it's been so many years, you're still as vigorous as ever."

Although he had already been promoted to the Zero Division and his spiritual pressure had exceeded the limits of a Shinigami, Kirinji Tenjiro still acted like a junior in front of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

There's no way around it, Yamamoto's strength is just too outrageous.

After Bankai, the spiritual pressure surpasses the limits of Shinigami, placing them at the same level. The temperature is comparable to the core of the sun, and anyone who is slashed by it will be instantly killed.

In the Zero Division, the strongest slashing Zanpakuto forged by Nimaiya Oetsu, "Sheath," might be able to cut through Yamamoto Ryujin Jakka's flames and could rival Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

However, even if Kirinji Tenjiro's blood-red hot spring, formed from spiritual pressure, had strong restorative power, it was useless at this temperature, as he was deeply suppressed.

"Well, now that we've received Captain Kiryu Hikifune, let's hurry back to the Spirit King Palace."

"After all, your mission is to protect the Spirit King's Palace, and given your current condition, it's not suitable for you to stay down there any longer."

"Alright, we'll be going now. I don't know if we'll have a chance to meet again after this."

After saying this, Kirinji Tenjiro led Hikifune Kiryu into the Heavenly Pillar Chariot, closed the door, and then maneuvered the Heavenly Pillar Chariot straight into the sky, flying towards the Spirit King Palace in the heavens.

After seeing Kiryu Hikifune off, the captains returned to the First Division.

At this moment, thanks to Kirinji Tenjiro's words, everyone gained a deeper understanding of Erin's strength.

This is already at the level of being invited by Squad Zero.

Although they don't know how strong they have to be to be invited by the Zero Division, as long as they don't receive an invitation from the Zero Division, they know that they are no match for Erin.

Currently, in everyone's perception, besides Captain-Commander Yamamoto, Captain Erin is the strongest in Seireitei.

"Alright, now that the captain of the 12th Division, Kiryu Hikifune, has been promoted to the Zero Division, the position of captain of the 12th Division is vacant. Does anyone have any new candidates to recommend for the new captain of the 12th Division?"