Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

As Kyoraku spoke, he unleashed his slash at the Destroyer King that was swooping down toward him.

The next second, to the surprise of Kyoraku's sister-in-law and the captains of the 'Gotei 13', the Destroyer King, who was about to advance, retreated, instinctively dodging Kyoraku's attack.

"Destroyer King! Compared to the Master's flames, yours are still not hot enough..."

After forcing King Destroyer to retreat, Kyoraku mocked him while simultaneously rescuing his sister-in-law, who was imprisoned on the execution rack, and then held her in his arms with one hand...

"Jiro..."

At this moment, Kyoraku's sister-in-law buried her face in Kyoraku's chest, crying her eyes out. She tightly gripped the collar of Kyoraku's clothes with both hands, and couldn't help but sigh that Kyoraku Shunsui, whom she had watched grow up since childhood, had also grown up.

Meanwhile, under the execution rack...

"The Destroyer King was actually forced to retreat? How is that possible? That's the Destroyer King, who possesses the combined power of a million Zanpakuto! Speaking of which, how exactly did Captain Kyoraku go up there in front of us like that?"

The captain of the 'Third Division' asked, puzzled.

"It's a shadow! The band leader of the Jing Band came directly to the execution rack through a shadow..."

"Because the Destroyer King was too bright, the shadow behind the execution rack was stretched infinitely! Someone linked the shadow of the execution rack with the shadow of their own feet, which is why the Jing Le band leader was able to instantly move above the execution rack. What an ingenious tactic! No wonder he is a third-generation disciple of 'Yuanliu'..."

The captain of the 5th Division looked at the shadow at Kyoraku's feet and his eyes lit up. He then revealed the secret.

"I remember that Captain Kyoraku's Zanpakuto, while capable of moving through shadows, didn't have the ability to link shadows together, right?"

Upon hearing this, the captain of the 'Third Division' asked, puzzled.

"Captain Kyoraku's Zanpakuto certainly doesn't have that ability, but that doesn't mean other people's Zanpakuto can't do it! As far as I know, Captain Tsunayo of the Ninth Division's Zanpakuto happens to have the ability to connect shadows..."

Upon hearing this, the captain of the 5th Division continued speaking.

"You mean, Captain Tsunayoshi Tokinada of the Ninth Division was also involved in this operation?"

Upon hearing this, the captain of the 'Third Division' first showed a hint of surprise, then nodded slightly. Since Tsunayoshi Tokinada and Kyoraku Shunsui were fellow disciples, it didn't seem wrong for them to attack together.

"Alala..."

"You guys actually found out! This is really a headache..."

Just as the captain of the 5th Division revealed his guess, causing the captain of the 3rd Division to be shocked, Shi Tan, who had been hiding in the shadows beneath the execution rack, had no choice but to reveal himself...

Before them appeared Tsunayoshi Tokinada, clad in the white haori of the Ninth Division. He held his released Zanpakuto in one hand and a divine weapon bearing the 'Shihouin' family crest in the other, looking incredibly dashing.

"Qiang Qiang!!"

At the same time that Shitan appeared, the Destroyer King, which had stopped its first attack because of Kyoraku's appearance, let out an angry cry. This time it was fully prepared and decided to burn Kyoraku and his sister-in-law to ashes.

"Jiro!"

Hearing the cry of the Destroyer King, Kyoraku's sister-in-law couldn't help but ask Kyoraku with concern.

Don't worry, I'm here for you!

Kyoraku simply smiled after hearing his sister-in-law's words.

However, despite Kyoraku's seemingly relaxed demeanor, his hands, constantly dripping with sweat and drenched in perspiration, betrayed his inner tension. This Destroyer King, who was said to possess the combined power of a million Zanpakuto, was naturally not so easy to deal with...

However, his job was already over after saving his sister-in-law! The next job was no longer Kyoraku Shunsui's, but Tsunayoshi Tokina, who held the 'Shihouin' family's sacred treasure. At this moment, Kyoraku only hoped that Tokina would not play him at this crucial moment.

"Now that you've discovered our plan, there's nothing we can do..."

Meanwhile, just as the Destroyer King was about to launch another attack on Kyoraku and Kyoraku's sister-in-law...

Tsuna finally moved. He first pressed the sacred weapon bearing the 'Shihouin' family crest onto the ground, then inserted his Zanpakuto into the groove of the sacred weapon, channeling his spiritual pressure into it...

The moment the artifact received the spiritual pressure from Shitan, it immediately launched a long chain that locked onto the neck of the Destroyer King, restraining the Destroyer King, who exuded boundless power, above everyone.

"call……"

Kyoraku gazed at Shida, who had successfully activated the divine artifact, and let out a long breath...

Fortunately, my "junior brother" didn't start acting at the crucial moment.

"Oh no! That's the sacred artifact of the Shihōin family. Captain Tokina is going to completely destroy the Destroyer King."

The captain of the 'Third Division' looked at Tsunayoshi Tokina, who was wielding the Shihouin family's sacred weapon. He immediately realized something and shouted nervously. However, he himself did not intend to go up and stop Tokina. He was very clear about the difference in strength between the two sides.

"It was discovered too late!"

Listening to the words of the 'Third Division' captain, Shi Tan poured the spiritual pressure within his body into this divine weapon using his Zanpakuto, intending to completely destroy 'Destroyer King' to eliminate any future troubles, just as planned.

However, as the chains of the divine artifact lit up due to the infusion of spiritual pressure, the Destroyer King only let out one mournful howl after another, without showing any signs of damage.

For a moment, Shi Tan, Yuan Liuzhai, and the others were all stunned...

"This is bad! We need at least two captain-level Shinigami to fully activate the Shihouin family's divine weapon!"

It was only when everyone was stunned that Shi Tan noticed that the Shihōin family's divine weapon actually had a notch at both the front and back for inserting a Zanpakutō, in other words, this divine weapon was not meant for one person.

"..."

As Shi Tan finished speaking, everyone's expression changed.

Yuan Liuzhai, in particular, was already furious with Shi Tan and the others. He had given them all the time, but Shi Tan and the others were just too disappointing!

"Oops!"

Just then, Ukitake moved, using a Shunpo to head towards Toki no Nakamaru. So what if he lacked a Zanpakuto? He had one! With his Zanpakuto and spiritual pressure, he could definitely destroy the Destroyer King completely.

"Well done!"

Shi Tan looked at Fu Zhu, who had come to his side, and immediately smiled.

With Ukitake's help, this round is practically won!

However, just as Ukitake arrived in front of Tokina and was about to insert his Zanpakuto into the divine weapon, an old, large hand stepped forward and pressed down on Ukitake's wrist, stopping him from inserting the Zanpakuto into the divine weapon...

"You two late, naughty brats, what are you planning to do?!"

Unbeknownst to them, Yamamoto Genryusai, who had been silent all along, had vanished beneath the twin blades in the blink of an eye. Before even the captains of the 'Gotei 13' could react, Genryusai was already standing in front of Ukitake and Tokina. He held his Zanpakuto in one hand and firmly grasped Ukitake's hand holding the sword with the other, asking Tokina in a low voice with a forced smile.

"Fuck!"

Shi Tan and Fu Zhu exchanged a glance, then both gave a bitter smile. Since the advisor had intervened, their operation had completely failed.

Even though Toki and Ukitake's spiritual pressure had steadily progressed far beyond the 'second-level spiritual power' level, they did not believe that with their meager strength, they could defeat Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, the 'founder of the Gotei 13,' who was also the founder of their 'Genryu' and their mentor.

"Kyoraku, oh Kyoraku!"

"It's not that I don't want to help you, but I'm in a precarious situation myself right now. I hope you find your own way..."

Shi Tan looked at Jing Le in the 'sky' and gave him a look that said he would figure something out himself.

"These two foolish junior brothers."

Meanwhile, Kyoraku, who was holding his sister-in-law and standing in front of the execution rack, was speechless. His eyes were full of disdain as he looked at Shitan and Fuzhu. At the same time, Kyoraku thought helplessly to himself, "As expected, he is the senior among the three."

Yes, Kyoraku, Ukitake, and Tokina all consider themselves to be the senior brothers of the other two.

"Qiang Qiang!"

At the same time, the Destroyer King let out a series of cries announcing its attack. Without the restraint of Shitan and Fuzhu, its target was once again Kyoraku and Kyoraku's sister-in-law.

"Sister-in-law, what we've discovered is somewhat beyond my expectations. In short, there might be some danger, but don't worry..."

As Jing Le looked at the Destroyer King, whose eyes were blazing with fierce flames and who had locked onto him as his target, his eyelids twitched slightly. At the same time, he gently comforted his sister-in-law, who was tied to his waist like an Anse waist drum.

Yes, Kyoraku no longer possessed the composure he had shown moments before...

"Jiro, if it really comes down to it, just run by yourself!"

Kyoraku's sister-in-law couldn't help but speak up after hearing Kyoraku's words.

“There’s no reason for me to leave my sister-in-law here alone and run away first.”

Upon hearing this, Kyoraku answered his sister-in-law's question with unprecedented seriousness in his eyes.

In fact, with Kyoraku's strength, dealing with the Destroyer King wouldn't be difficult...

The difficulty lies in the fact that Kyoraku has to deal with the Destroyer King while also taking care of his sister-in-law, whose spirit is weak.

"Qiang!!"

Before Kyoraku's sister-in-law could say anything, the Destroyer King had already set the entire sky above Shuangji Hill ablaze, turning it into a sea of ​​fire that burned everything, and rushed straight toward Kyoraku and his sister-in-law.

"coming……"

As Kyoraku faced the berserk Destroyer King, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he became exceptionally serious.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

Just as Kyoraku's forehead was covered in sweat, and he was completely focused on the Destroyer King...

A terrifying slash swept from the ground toward the Destroyer King!

A bright silver light shot straight into the sky, and the moment it met the Destroyer King, it cleaved the Destroyer King, whose body, seemingly 'elementalized', with the power of a million Zanpakuto, in two...

However, after the Destroyer King was severed, the bright silver sword did not stop there. Instead, it continued to rise and climb, rushing towards the sky with all its might. For a moment, the sky and the earth were connected by the sword, as if there was a long silver river between heaven and earth, making everything pale in comparison.

This extraordinary sight lasted for several seconds before dissipating along with the rushing sword blade...

"Yes, I'm saved..."

Kyoraku looked at the shattered Destroyer King and finally smiled.

"Jiro, what's going on?!"

The sister-in-law, who was tied around Kyoraku's waist, stared blankly at the vanishing Destroyer King, still not understanding what had happened.

"Sister-in-law, please rest assured! Master has taken action..."

Upon hearing his sister-in-law's words, Kyoraku naturally revealed a proud smile.

Yes, the person who just made that move, needless to say, is the only one in the entire Seireitei who can unleash such a powerful slash—his teacher, the captain of the 11th Division, and also the current Kenpachi…

"Ding~"

At the same time, Araki, who was standing beneath the destroyed Destroyer King, slowly retracted his Zanpakuto.

Yes, Araki finally intervened after seeing his wayward apprentice Kyoraku in dire straits...

Araki swung his sword once and instantly killed the Destroyer King, who possessed the power of a million Zanpakuto!

"Who was it that just now said that possessing the power of the Destroyer King would allow them to contend with Kenpachi Araki?"

The captain of the 5th Division stared wide-eyed at Araki, who calmly sheathed his sword, and asked the captain of the 3rd Division beside him.

"I'm sure I didn't say that..."