Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

"Wow, the distance between the sky and the ground is really this far?!"

The members of the 11th Division had long expected that Zaraki would be defeated by Araki, but they never imagined that Zaraki would be defeated so thoroughly. Even someone as strong as Zaraki couldn't withstand a single move from Araki.

"Araki, just how strong have you become now?"

"Could it be that he has already surpassed that old man 'Cross-Sai'?!"

As an immortal and veteran captain-level Shinigami, Saito has seen more than the average Shinigami. To be honest, even she wouldn't have dared to take Zaraki's full-force attack with his Zanpakuto just now head-on...

Saito was certain that Zaraki hadn't been exaggerating; that strike really could have cleaved the entire Seireitei in two... Yet even someone as strong as Zaraki couldn't withstand a single round from Araki! That was what truly surprised Saito.

"..."

As for Araki himself, he remained extremely calm.

The sacred word "a" represents "act of God" (impossible force).

Legend has it that no matter what difficulties a god encounters, he can solve them all by waving his right hand...

When it came to Araki, it became a simple contest of size; those whose spiritual pressure was weaker than his were unable to withstand his attacks!

Remember, the one who attacked you wasn't human... it was a god!

In other words, as long as one's spiritual pressure is weaker than Araki's, even if it is only slightly weaker, then there is absolutely no possibility of defeating Araki head-on!

As for those whose spiritual pressure is stronger than Araki's, we'll have to see if their spiritual pressure remains stronger after they've been locked in combat with Araki's Zanpakuto...

Simply put, use 'Holy Symbols' to defeat the weak, and use 'Zanpakuto' to defeat the strong!

"I'm going back to rest! When that idiot comes back later, tell him to come to the team leader's room to find me."

Araki left with these words and, amidst the shocked, adoring, admiring, and respectful gazes of the 11th Division members, walked into his barracks and headed towards the captain's room.

Araki emerged from the captain's room, instantly killed Zaraki with a single strike, and returned to the captain's room—all within a minute.

By the time Zaraki returned from 'Yūkigai', it was already evening...

This time, Zaraki seemed much more obedient. He lowered his head and walked into the Eleventh Division barracks, no longer displaying his previous arrogance.

"Hahaha……"

"Zaraki, you're such a disgrace! You got instantly defeated by Araki..."

"Hahaha! I can't take it anymore! This is hilarious! Didn't you say you'd gotten stronger?"

"You seem weaker than before..."

As soon as Zaraki returned from outside, he was met with constant ridicule from Saito, who was immortal.

Saito finally found some fun, as she mocked Zaraki from beginning to end.

Without saying a word, Zaraki walked toward the captain's room.

"Knock knock!" Zaraki gently knocked on the door of the captain's room, then respectfully said, "Captain Araki, I'm back!"

"Come in~"

Upon hearing this, Araki addressed Zaraki outside the door.

"Click~"

Zaraki pushed open the door to the captain's room and went inside.

"Hehe~"

As for Saito, who had been chasing after Zaraki and mocking him, he naturally followed him in.

"Reporting to Captain Araki! In the ten years I have trained in the 'First Division', I have successfully mastered the 'Shikai' of my Zanpakuto. In addition, I have also made breakthroughs in 'Zanjutsu' and 'Hakuda'! As for 'Kido' and 'Shunpo', I have also dabbled in them, but unfortunately I lack talent and have not been able to become proficient in these two areas."

After being brutally beaten by Araki, Zaraki became much more obedient. He straightened up and reported to Araki.

"Very good~"

Araki smiled with satisfaction. Indeed, education must start from childhood.

Who could have imagined that the 'Kenpachi Zaraki' of later generations would one day be so obedient...

Although this obedient limited-edition Zaraki was someone he had beaten up before, Araki was confident that as long as he was alive, Zaraki would remain just as obedient whenever he saw him...

Araki is confident that he will always be better than that kid, Kenjiro.

"Alright, go and rest!"

After listening to Zaraki's report, Araki signaled that the other party could leave.

"Captain Zaraki, are both the captain and vice-captain of our 11th Division subject to the captain challenge rules?!"

After reporting his learning achievements in the 'First Division' over the past ten years to Araki, Zaraki did not leave but continued to ask Araki for further guidance.

"Forehead……"

As Zaraki finished speaking, Saito, who had been laughing and joking, suddenly looked displeased.

As everyone knows, the 11th Division only has two captains: Araki is the captain, and she is the vice-captain!

And right now, that little bastard Zaraki is actually asking Araki if the captain's challenge rules apply to the vice-captain. Do I even need to ask what Zaraki's true intentions are?!

Thinking of this, Saito kept blinking his big eyes at Araki.

"Of course~"

This disappointed Saito...

Araki answered directly after hearing what Zaraki said.

"Ha ha……"

After hearing Araki's words, Zaraki immediately swung his sword at Saito beside him without saying a word.

"Ding~"

With a crisp metallic sound, Saito blocked Zaraki's attack with a livid face.

"Saito-senpai, stop laughing! Why did you stop laughing?!"

In response, Zaraki looked at Saito, whose face was ashen, and asked loudly.

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Chapter 104: Squad Zero is above Squad Thirteen! And Araki also...

"Saito-senpai, is it because you're naturally not fond of smiling that you don't smile?"

Zaraki stared aggressively at Saito, whose face had turned ashen. In truth, Zaraki was simply returning the words Saito had said to him; he himself disliked engaging in so much empty talk before a fight…

"You wretched brat, do you think I'm really afraid of you? Don't push your luck!"

Saito was no pushover either, at least not with her mouth. After Zaraki continued to mock her, she couldn't control her temper and retaliated against him.

"Alright! Alright! You two, stop arguing..."

Seeing that Saito and Zaraki were about to start a 'taunting battle', Araki immediately stood up from his seat and tried to smooth things over for everyone.

"Hmph! For Araki's sake, I'll spare your life today."

After hearing Araki's words, Saito gracefully stepped down, though her tone remained defiant. At the same time, Saito was secretly pleased; as expected, Araki was still on her side, and her years of hard work had truly not been in vain…

"Humph!"

As for Zaraki, after hearing Araki's attempt to smooth things over, he simply snorted and ignored Saito, who was secretly pleased.

"You've misunderstood! What I mean is, let's skip the small talk and get straight to the team leader challenge!"

Just as Saito was secretly delighted and Zaraki was feeling resentful, Araki's voice rang out again in their ears.

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Saito's upturned lips immediately fell, and his smile vanished without a trace once again.

"Hahaha……"

As for Zaraki, he had already laughed out loud in front of Saito. He was already considering what action to use as the 'results screen' after his victory.

"Captain Araki, don't you think it's too late today? Our squad members should all be resting by now. Is it really appropriate to wake them up for such a small matter?!"

Saito winked at Zaraki, trying to hint at something.

"It's alright! It's still early, and there aren't many people resting in the squad! Besides, how can the captain's challenge ceremony be considered a small matter? This is clearly a major event for our Eleventh Division!"

Upon hearing this, Araki spoke righteously and earnestly.

"Eh?!"

Saito's face fell as he looked at Araki, who was speaking righteously in front of him.

Before Saito could say anything more, Araki had already walked out of the squad leader's room.

"The sky is empty..."

"All members of the Eleventh Division, all those who have heard this message, assemble at the sword dojo immediately!"

The moment Araki left the squad leader's room, he used Tenten Kūra on all the members of the Eleventh Division.

"Um?!"

In no time, whether they were the team members who had been resting in the barracks early or those who were patrolling and standing guard outside, they all headed towards the 'Sword Dojo' after receiving Araki's order.

"Captain Araki, is there anything I can help you with?!"

"Captain Araki, you were looking for us?!"

The team members yawned and waved to Araki, Zaraki, and Saito, who were already standing in the sword dojo.

"Fellow members of the Eleventh Division! The reason I used 'Heavenly Void' to summon you all here is not for any other reason! It's because just now, our Eleventh Division member Zaraki was about to launch a challenge against the 'Lieutenant-Captain' Saito Immortal! Let's applaud the 'commendable courage' of Zaraki and the 'powerful' Lieutenant-Captain Saito!!"

Araki announced the reason for summoning everyone in front of the squad members.

"Huh?! Zaraki just got back and already challenged Vice-Captain Saito for the captain's position?! Is this some kind of thrill?"

"Don't forget, Zaraki just returned to the Eleventh Division and was a tough guy who challenged Captain Araki. After being taught a lesson by Captain Araki, he must be seething with anger..."

"As for what kind of person our Captain Saito is, you all know perfectly well! He's probably been quite sarcastic and sarcastic towards Zaraki, but it seems Captain Saito has really messed up this time! Zaraki isn't vying for the Eleventh Division Captain position anymore, he's aiming for the Vice-Captain position instead~"

Clearly, the members of the 11th Division had an extremely thorough understanding of their Vice-Captain Saito's personality and immediately guessed what had happened.

"Hehe, how many rounds do you think Vice-Captain Saito can last against Zaraki?"