Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

Solve it? What can be used to solve it? Would the five arrogant noble families, who consider themselves the rulers of the three realms, listen to this country bumpkin, Yamamoto Shigekuni? Even if Yamamoto Shigekuni is strong, so what? He has no real foundation and is nothing but a flash in the pan, a mere clown.

The five noble families have existed since the creation of the world by the Soul King and have stood in the Soul Society for millions of years. They cannot be changed in attitude and decision by a mere Yamamoto Shigekuni.

The captains of each squad lowered their eyes and stared intently at the floor, their minds pondering the vast amount of information contained in the conversation between Yamamoto Shigekuni and Shihōin Senriku.

The first captain of the Fifth Division, Obanai Danjiro, stepped forward, grinning broadly. "Oh dear, things seem to be getting serious, aren't they? Captain-Commander, I'll talk to the Shiba family. As for the outcome, that's beyond my control. After all, the Five Great Noble Families are about to hold their Golden Seal Conference, which is quite troublesome!"

"It's best that you think that way, but what about you, Shihouin Senji?"

The Golden Seal Council is primarily responsible for the meetings of the five great noble families. Marriages of members of these families require approval from the Golden Seal Council, let alone the establishment of the Thirteen Guardian Squads. The rules of the five great noble families, refined over millions of years, have become a set of self-imposed, outdated, and conservative aristocratic regulations.

Yamamoto Shigekuni squinted, as if poised to pounce on a prey at any moment. Shihouin Senhi, meeting those dead-fish eyes, lost all his earlier sneer. He had no doubt that if he directly contradicted the Captain-Commander, Yamamoto Shigekuni's Blazing Sword would strike and burn him to ashes.

Having returned from Rukongai, Shihouin Chihiro knew that Captain-Commander Yamamoto was not someone to be trifled with. He was absolute; a single wrong word could result in being torn apart by the Great Fire Sword.

This applies to both enemies and allies. Otherwise, how did the title "Sword Demon" come about?

"I'm not the head of the Shihōin family, and I live in Rukongai, so I have nothing to do with the Shihōin family. Captain-Commander Yamamoto doesn't need to pass on your message to the Shihōin family through me. If you want to turn the Shihōin family's territory into flames, I don't care!"

The Sixth Division Captain, Fujisai, is immortal; "How heartless and ruthless, Captain Shihōin of the Second Division. Is this really a good thing? Is there no one in your family that you care about? If that's the case, when I cut down members of the Shihōin family, I will make sure they die a quick death and not be tortured."

When the captain of the Eighth Division, Shikatori Hakuun-sai, heard Fujisai's words about immortality, he finally reacted: "Huh? Huh? They're going to cut down the five noble families so soon? Faster than I expected? I didn't expect Fujisai-chan to be so smart, much faster than me."

"What the hell? You're talking like I'm stupid. It's so easy to figure this out. Don't underestimate me."

As soon as Shikatori Hakunsai opened his mouth, the captains of the 7th Division, Nobukatsu Nobutsuna and the captain of the 12th Division, Zenjoji Yubin, wanted to join the conversation. When it came to how to kill people, they were wide awake.

"Shut up, all of you!!!" Yamamoto Shigekuni's fiery spiritual pressure engulfed all the captains, and only then did the Eleventh Division Captain Unohana Yachiru awaken from her meditation.

To put it nicely, they're heroes; to put it bluntly, they're a bunch of insane lunatics who only know how to wield swords. The only reason they could muster such a force is because of Yamamoto Shigekuni's immense power and the Fiery Blaze Sword in his hand!

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Chapter 19 The Unprecedented Evil of Soul Society

The first captain of the 11th Division, Unohana Yachiru, faced Yamamoto Shigekuni's blazing spiritual pressure without dodging or flinching, allowing it to lash against her long hair.

"Yes, I remember now. That battle, that crushing duel!"

Let's turn our attention back to Rukongai West 62nd District.

Unohana Yachiru, wielding an asabi sword, swiftly weaved through the crowd. She leaped forward, raised her asabi, and with a swift slash, cleaved the fleeing enemy in two.

This ordinary strike, which was not infused with any spiritual pressure, was like an insurmountable chasm. Those around her were unable to withstand her attack and were immediately cut down to the ground.

"A devil! She's a devil!!! Everyone run!"

"Run? Now you want to run away? Where did your courage to swing your knife go? Even trash like you can pick up weapons and fight? This kind of fighting is ridiculous!!!"

She quickly caught up with the samurai ahead and cut them down. Unohana Yachiru raised her curved sword and muttered to herself, "Do you know why my sword is so curved? It's because I'm afraid that if I used a straight blade, I would just kill you. But even so, the result is still the same. This kind of battle is too boring."

“I hate fighting. If fighting is just like this, then I’m tired of fighting. Swinging a sword once, twice, three times, ten thousand times. No matter how many times, it’s all meaningless.”

"Do you think I'm the most ruthless and unprecedented villain with the most killings? Thank you for the compliment, but I still don't feel happy."

"The meaning of swinging the sword like that is completely nonexistent! I have been constantly learning to become stronger and have mastered the swordsmanship of all schools in the world, so I call myself the Yachiru. But what good is it if my swordsmanship is so advanced? It is completely useless!" After saying that, Unohana Yachiru stopped in her tracks, and a mountain of corpses, 5 meters high, had already been piled up beneath her feet.

Unohana Yachiru, who was standing with her eyes downcast, suddenly narrowed her pupils. She turned her head and saw a middle-aged man dressed in a shihaka outfit and with his hair tied up like a samurai walking towards her.

The samurai drew his sword and said coldly, "The most notorious villain in Rukongai, Unohana Yachiru, has slaughtered countless people. You call yourself the swordsman of Yachiru, but even killing a lot of henchmen isn't enough for you. Why not let me, Yamamoto Shigekuni, be your opponent? But the price is..."

Before Yamamoto Shigekuni could finish speaking, Unohana Yachiru drew her sword and slashed at Yamamoto Shigekuni's forehead.

"You're here to fight, aren't you? Enough with the small talk, let me take a strike first!"

"Hmph! Ignorant!"

Yamamoto Shigekuni's Blazing Fire Sword and Unohana Yachiru's Minced Meatball Clashed instantly, exchanging several blows in a second, sparks flying from the clash.

Unohana Yachiru delivered a side kick, while Yamamoto Shigekuni, wielding a sword in one hand and throwing a punch with the other, sent Unohana Yachiru flying.

"What a worthy opponent! Your swordsmanship is very basic but flawless. However, the way you swing your sword is too heavy. You are not a pure swordsman at all. Even if I beat you, I would find it boring."

"Unohana Yachiru, you're too arrogant. A defeated opponent has no right to boast of their prowess, much less discuss the swordsmanship of the victor. Behold my swordsmanship, Unohana Yachiru!!!"

"Slay him with a stroke!!!"

Yamamoto Shigekuni relaxed his grip, lowering his Zanpakuto as if his arm had no strength left. Unohana Yachiru, however, dared not underestimate his movements, for she sensed that Yamamoto Shigekuni was both vulnerable and thorny.

Unohana Yachiru, with her right hand hanging down and her fleshy slits, kept circling around Yamamoto Shigekuni, seemingly observing his weaknesses.

"It's no use, take this!!!" Yamamoto Shigekuni swung his sword, the Blazing Fire Sword, from the lower left to the upper right. In Unohana Yachiru's dynamic vision, this strike was exceptionally slow.

Is it slow?

The next moment, their swords clashed. The intense force of the clash spread out the instant the swords struck, scattering much of the surrounding mountain of corpses.

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This place is no longer a land of corpses and blood, but a battle between Unohana Yachiru and Yamamoto Shigekuni, a battlefield between an unprecedented villain and a sword demon.

After countless clashes of swords, Unohana Yachiru began to show signs of injury. However, she remained unfazed and coldly stated, "This scorching power... are you the legendary Flame Sword Demon Yamamoto Shigekuni of Rukongai?"

"What immense power you possess, yet I must say the same thing. Your blade is too heavy, bearing too much and too many complexities; it is not the kind of enemy I seek."

"Unohana Yachiru, I am searching for heroes of Rukongai, and you are a good candidate for recruitment. I'll be frank, join my team."

"You? Your team...?"

"Fine, I'm tired of this tedious fighting. If you can defeat me, then come on! But I will absolutely not acknowledge your swordsmanship; that's not what I'm after at all!!!"

"It doesn't matter. The so-called swordsmanship is just a tool. Why pursue a tool? Use it if you can use it, and discard it if you can't."

Yamamoto Shigekuni raised his hand and held the Great Fire Sword horizontally in front of him. His left hand stroked the blade, and instantly flames shot up from the blade, engulfing him.

"What...what is that?"

"What is that? Don't you know what a Zanpakuto is? Fine, I'll show you. If it's you, I wouldn't have any problem releasing my Zanpakuto, would I?"

"A Zanpakuto? Interesting. What immense power this is. So, I was just a frog in a well all along? Come on, kill me!"

"I'm tired of fighting, I hate fighting. I love swinging my sword, letting the carnage stain everything. Now, is it time to end this?"

A scorching spiritual pressure descended upon Unohana Yachiru, rendering her unable to even unleash her Zanpakuto, and thus unable to confront this sword demon head-on.

However, Yamamoto Shigekuni's Blazing Sword did not strike directly.

Yamamoto Shigekuni turned around and said in a deep voice, "Unohana Yachiru, the greatest villain in Rukongai. In the face of greater power, the lack of power is a sin. Come, join my ranks, become our sword, and you will not be disappointed in terms of slaughter."

"Is weakness a sin? Let me make this clear, Sword Demon: it's your fault for not killing me outright! If I find what I'm after, you're not allowed to stop me!!! If you disagree, then kill me now!"

"Boring." Yamamoto Shigekuni turned and left, leaving only Unohana Yachiru behind with a strange smile.

"I'm tired of fighting, I've lost interest. The strongest sword demon, huh? You're certainly a worthy opponent. But alas, you're not the one I'm looking for, and your sword isn't what I'm after."

"Weakness is the original sin. Since I have been defeated, I shall keep my promise."

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Chapter 20 Conflict

Recalling the battle with Yamamoto Shigekuni that day, Unohana Yachiru looked at the blazing spiritual pressure that Yamamoto Shigekuni was unleashing at this moment and sighed inwardly.

"Why! I have the strongest sword, yet I can't wield it freely? To sheath the sharpest blade is an insult to that sword!" Unohana Yachiru inwardly denied Yamamoto Shigekuni's swordsmanship; they were not the same kind of people who practiced such profound swordsmanship.

Looking around at the various squad captains, Unohana Yachiru was considering which one was worth fighting.

Wielding swords and blades recklessly until death. To die in carnage—that is the true meaning of life!

Yamamoto Shigekuni continued to address the squad leaders, "You all prepare for a while. The mission to recruit squad members in Rukongai will be put on hold for now. We'll proceed after I've resolved this issue. Do you all understand?"

Yes! Yes! Yes!

"Then, dismissed!!!"

After the captains of each squad left the First Squad's barracks, Yamamoto Shigekuni, watching them depart, drew his sword and headed towards the central street.

On the road, a young man followed behind Yamamoto Shigekuni.

Yamamoto Shigekuni stopped in his tracks. "Chōjirō, how many times have I told you not to follow me from behind like this? Otherwise, my Blazing Sword won't discriminate."

The young man was none other than Chojiro Suzuki. He stepped forward and knelt down on one knee.

"Lord 丿字斋, please forgive my rude behavior. However, I have made great progress in both swordsmanship and Kido Shunpo at 丿字斋 Academy, and my Zanpakuto has also been released... I think."

"Don't be so naive, Chojiro! With your childish level of skill, don't embarrass yourself here. The academy only teaches basic literacy to children. Are you getting arrogant with that level of skill?"

Chojiro quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply; "Lord Chojizai, you are like a dazzling sun in my heart. It is because of you as my role model that I have been able to strive forward in the academy and dare not slack off in the slightest. Please allow me to follow you, Lord Chojizai, even if it costs me my life!!!"

Yamamoto Shigekuni looked at the bowing Chojiro Suzume, a growth he had witnessed firsthand. Such an outstanding and loyal young man was someone Yamamoto Shigekuni couldn't bear to send directly into the real world of mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

He deflected, saying, "You're too naive, Chojiro. Wait until you've mastered Bankai and passed my test before we talk about what will happen after you're gone."

Chojiro was pleasantly surprised; he wasn't afraid of not having a goal, but rather of being rejected.

"Yes! Lord Chōji-sai, I will do my best!!!" Hearing Chōji-sai say this, Yamamoto Shigekuni felt like he'd dug himself a hole. Was Zanpakutō Bankai so easy to learn? Even the captains of the Gotei 13 weren't all proficient in Bankai; they were only required to have a basic understanding of it.

Yamamoto Shigekuni didn't have high expectations for the first generation of squad captains, such as whether they could use Bankai and be proficient in it. These heroes were the strongest who had survived countless battles, like poisonous insects raised in mountains of corpses.

Warriors trained through such bloodshed are far superior to those well-behaved students from academies. His demand of Chojiro was both a burden and a form of protection.

After Chojiro Sugimoto left, Shigekuni Yamamoto entered Room 46.

Upon seeing Yamamoto Shigekuni arrive, the guards of Central Room 46 drew their swords and pointed them at him.

"You rebellious wretch, daring to break into Central Room 46! Don't you, as the Grim Reaper, know that you cannot offend noble lords?"

"A rebellious person? Ignorant child, like a mayfly trying to shake a tree!" Yamamoto Shigekuni walked slowly, releasing scorching spiritual pressure. The guards were crushed to the ground by Yamamoto's spiritual pressure, their eyes vacant and unable to rise again.

Yamamoto Shigekuni punched the door to Room 46 in the center, shattering it, and alarms immediately went off.

Upon entering Room 46, Yamamoto Shigekuni circled the room. Room 46 was sparsely populated, with only a few people discussing matters. Seeing the door broken, he angrily began shouting.

"How dare you!!! You ignorant Grim Reaper, do you know what you're doing?"

"Son, go and call the people from Room 46."

"You..." The man tried to say something, but was crushed by Yamamoto's spiritual pressure.

Meanwhile, the captains of the 6th Division, Fujisai Immortal, the captain of the 11th Division, Unohana Yachiru, and the captain of the 5th Division, Obana Danjiro, walked in front of and behind each other.

Upon seeing Yamamoto Shigekuni's unique, blazing spiritual pressure emanating from not far away, Fujisai, the immortal being, exclaimed excitedly.

"Hahaha, time to make a move again! To be honest, killing people in Rukongai for too long is really boring, it makes me sleepy. Don't you think so, Unohana?"