Bleach: From Rugum to Thousand-Year Captain

"Captain Amatsuki... this... please don't think like that! Captain Unohana!!!"

"Well, Shihouin, I was just kidding."

Seeing that Tengetsu Sukusai had changed the subject, Shihōin Chiaki was finally relieved.

The other captains genuinely thought Tengetsu Sukusai was joking, while only the first captains believed that Tengetsu Sukusai was truly capable of such a thing.

Upon seeing the three unfamiliar figures on the other side of the courtyard corridor, Kyoraku Shunsui nodded.

"Are these three the new captains? Which squads do they serve in?"

Kyoraku Shunsui was a little curious, and nodded with a friendly smile to the three people walking towards him.

The first thing that catches Kyoraku Shunsui's eye is his tall stature and deep-set eyes.

With sharp, beast-like eyes and unkempt, unruly hair, his rugged face gave him an imposing appearance.

Kyoraku Shunsui felt that this was like a copy of Kenpachi Zaraki.

Behind him stood the captain, who had a delicate appearance and wore a single ponytail.

Dressed in aristocratic attire, his gloomy expression made him seem unapproachable.

At the very back of the corridor was a female captain, whose figure was as magnificent as Shikatori Hakunsai's, and whose face always wore a bold smile that made her impossible to dislike.

"Fellow colleagues, let me introduce myself. I am Kousuke Kuroya, the captain of the 10th Division."

"Hello everyone, did you all have a proper breakfast? It's not good to work on an empty stomach... I'm Kiryu Hikifune, the captain of the 12th Division. Nice to meet you!"

"Souya Mochijo will serve as the captain of the Fifth Division."

Kyoraku Shunsui scratched his head; "I am Kyoraku Shunsui, captain of the Eighth Division. Nice to meet you, haha."

Kyoraku Shunsui, acting as if he knew them all by heart, introduced each of the team leaders to the three of them.

Tengetsu Sussai recognized the three immediately upon seeing them: the two former Kenpachi after Unohana, and Kiryu Hikifune, a member of the Zero Division.

In this way, it seems that all four Kenpachi from different generations have gathered together at the same time, giving Tengetsu Sussai a sense of déjà vu, like Guan Yu fighting Qin Qiong.

However, considering the Zanpakuto abilities of Kyosuke Kuruyashiki and Sōya Azumashiro, putting aside the question of whether they could actually fight, their Bankai is far too abstract.

Kyozaku Kuruyashiki's Zanpakuto is a biological type, called the Preta Corridor, which can transform the Zanpakuto into about 30 monsters.

Each monster was a white sphere the size of a brown bear, without eyes, nose, ears, or limbs.

It possesses only a gigantic, blood-red maw, capable of biting and defending under the orders of Kuriyashiki Kyosuke.

Its Bankai can create a giant jaw on the ground with a radius several times larger than Karakura Town, except for its master, Kyozaki Kuroshiki.

Whether living or non-living, everything within range will be devoured. It is ordered by Central 46 that Bankai must not be used within the Seireitei under any circumstances.

The aftereffects of Bankai are also severe; one cannot unleash their Zanpakuto for six months.

Sōya Azashiro's Zanpakutō, Amouraku Tōraku, is also an oddity. He doesn't know the release phrase for his Shikai, but after Shikai, he can unleash extremely powerful slashes.

The Bankai ability of Amouraku Takuran is to fuse one's own spiritual particles with those of other living and non-living beings, thereby gaining the ability to manipulate them at will.

Once integrated with a space, one can control everything within that space.

The downside is that while you can control the fused part, you can't directly damage it, and you can't damage enemies with excessive spiritual pressure. In fact, you might even be repelled by high spiritual power.

When Mosashiro Sōya merges with a non-living being, the fused substance is destroyed, and he himself is harmed.

When merging with a living organism, if the spiritual particles are too repulsive, they will be harmed.

When the creature it merges with has its spiritual pressure absorbed, its own soul will suffer ten times the damage, making it practically the bane of Quincy.

Once Bankai is activated, physical strength and power cannot be increased.

Once the materialized Rain Dew Takuro is seen by someone, it will tell that person about its Bankai ability.

Things that do not contain spirit particles cannot be affected by Bankai.

Sōya Azashiro's Zanpakutō is quite peculiar, flashy but not very practical.

Of course, if one's spiritual power is as strong as that of the Soul King, being a young Yhwach like the first generation would be no problem, and the position of Quincy King would be given to you.

However, the potential of Souya Izashiro is already locked, and it is not as realistic as the potential of Kyosuke Kuruyashiki.

However, considering that Souya Azajo was able to kill Kyosuke Kuruyashiki, who had not released his Zanpakuto, his own strength is quite remarkable.

After all, Kousashiki Kyosuke was able to kill Vasto Lorde without releasing his Zanpakuto, which means he was definitely at the level of a mid-rank captain, even if he wasn't a high-rank captain.

As Tengetsu Chosai thought this, he closed his eyes and used his spiritual vision to sense the soul movement on Mochishiro Souya's body, but he did not sense any extra fluctuations in Mochishiro Souya's spirit.

He casually pulled out the Quincy Spirit Pressure Tracking Device that he hadn't used in a long time, and quietly put it on when no one was looking.

Then one could see some spirit particles strolling around Sōya Azashiro, but Tōtsuki Susumei was unsure if it was the other party's Bankai undergoing spirit particle fusion.

However, he no longer paid attention to Souya Mochishiro; no matter how awesome Souya Mochishiro was, it had nothing to do with him.

However, Tenzuki Chūsai vaguely sensed that Azumashiro Sōya's gaze had lingered on Shihōin Chiaki, Kuchiki Ginryū, and himself, Tenzuki Chūsai.

Given Souya Mochi's background, he'll probably have some schemes involving the ethereal.

At this moment, Yizhou Tongsheng came to Tianyue Quesai, pointed the big big thing at him, and even shook it twice when he stopped.

Shikato Hakuunzai, standing to the side, smiled as he watched Hikifune Kiryu, who in turn smiled back with narrowed eyes.

Tianyue Quezhai was completely baffled; what was going on with this inexplicable chaotic scene?

Or is it that all girls are so competitive that they still have to compete even though they're all grown up?

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Chapter 128 Audacity That Will Shake the Heavens!

Kiryu, with his keen eyes and sharp mind, caught a glimpse of the white apron around Shikato Hakunsai's waist and immediately recognized it as the fabric of the captain's haori, which piqued his curiosity.

"Hey vice-captain, that apron around your waist is quite unique."

"It's just a memento of the time we spent as captains in the same squad. Captain Yizhou doesn't need to worry about such trivial things."

"Really? It seems I was being presumptuous. I apologize."

Kiryuki laughed heartily and extended his hand. Shikito Hakunsai was completely baffled, but he still extended his hand, and the two shook hands lightly.

The tense atmosphere from before completely disappeared, and Shikatori Hakunsai and Hikifune Kiryu ran behind even more closely than Tengetsu Susakusai and whispered to each other.

Shikato Hakunsai certainly knew that Hikifune Kiryu was gathering intelligence on the Gotei 13, as he was familiar with human relationships and social dynamics.

However, she didn't mind it; as a woman, she understood this defensive stance.

Why not do a favor? There are too few women in the Gotei 15, and it's exhausting to work with a bunch of men. Having one more female Shinigami would give them a chance to have some private conversations.

Learning from Shikato Hakunsai that she was once the first captain surprised Kiryu Hikifune greatly.

It's true that you can't judge a book by its cover. If a deputy captain has such a high status, it seems that his other colleagues are also extraordinary.

Yizhou Tongsheng walked up to Tianyue Quezhai, patted Tianyue Quezhai on the shoulder, and said in a very familiar manner.

"Hello, Captain Amatsuki of the 13th Division. I am Kiryu Hikifune, Captain of the 12th Division. Although I possess a Zanpakuto and can unleash it, I've only ever worked in Rukongai and have never served in the Gotei 14 before. I hope you'll take good care of me if I encounter any problems in the future, hahaha."

"Captain Hikifune, such an exceptional opportunity as a rogue soul being promoted to captain is rare, so you should cherish it. As for squad duties, the Fifth, Tenth, and Twelfth Divisions don't have heavy responsibilities, so you're overthinking it."

Tengetsu Quezhai comforted Yeshu Kiryu, who patted his chest to reassure him.

"Speaking of which, Captain Tianyue, do you have connections with a high-end ingredient store in Runlin'an? If so, could I buy some rare ingredients from you? My cooking skills are quite good, so would you like to invite Captain Tianyue and Vice Captain Luqu to taste my delicious dishes?"

“I have plenty of high-quality ingredients. It’s not too late to visit after Hikifune Kiryu’s squad has stabilized. Shikatori and I will be there to prepare a feast.”

Tengetsu Quesai's stilted, mechanical business rhetoric had become so sophisticated that he could blatantly lie, and he even realized he had agreed to Hikifune Kiryu's proposal only after he finished speaking.

But it's alright, Kiryu Hikifune is a famous chef, so they'll have something to eat.

The three chatted idly here, while in other parts of the corridor, they were clearly divided into several groups.

Yan Yuanjinle and Xiumu Yinling didn't interact with others; they just stood on the side, lost in thought.

Yan Yuanjinle's appearance remained unchanged, but the rotten wood silver bell had weathered hundreds of years.

He looked somewhat old, like a middle-aged man about to turn 30.

It seems that not only physical strength and spiritual pressure affect the spirit, but also changes in the mind can guide the passage of time.

"Tch! Boring!"

Kenpachi Zaraki just stared at the three new captains for a while, it was unclear whether he was sensing their spiritual pressure or thinking about where to cut down for comfort.

Sensing the subtle hostility emanating from Kenpachi Zaraki's gaze, Kousashiki Kyosuke, Soya Azashiro, and Kiryu Hikifune all frowned, their eyes narrowing as they locked onto Kenpachi Zaraki's body.

We're all heroes from Rukongai, so it's like we're all inferior to each other.

Kenpachi Zaraki stared at the three men with a cold gaze; "Being a captain requires passing a captain's test, right? In the end, you'll definitely have to do that. Why don't you fight me and have a good battle?"

Kenpachi Zaraki could sense the wild aura of Kyosuke Kuruyashiki, a presence that matched his impression of an opponent.

Fortunately, Kyoraku Shunsui realized the situation was not right and quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

"Haha, everyone's very proactive in their work, that's great. We're all Shinigami, so we'll definitely have opportunities to interact in the future. Captain Zaraki, let's not keep Captain-Commander Yamamoto waiting too long."

Kyoraku Shunsui said with a smile, and then took the lead and walked towards his position at the head of the team.

Kenpachi Zaraki snorted coldly and did not continue to pester or make threats, also because he was afraid of angering Old Master Yamamoto and thus did not act recklessly.

Just then, a scarlet light shot into the sky from the courtyard, shattering the inner courtyard into pieces.

"Is it an illusion? Why?"

The captains and vice-captains all frowned; this level of feint was nothing more than a trivial skirmish.

But for someone like Hun to directly invade the First Division is like looking for a toilet with a flashlight—it's suicide!

However, the phantom bullets did not end there. Two seconds later, hundreds of phantom bullets rained down from the sky and hit various parts of the First Squadron's barracks.

The training ground, outer courtyard, inner courtyard, and garden were all within the range of the phantom bullets. The phantom bullets hit the buildings and caused violent explosions, shattering the buildings into pieces.

More than a dozen phantom bullets flew toward the location of the captains and vice-captains, who were preparing to intercept them.

Tengetsu nods in agreement, while Shikatori Hakunsai immediately sets off and vanishes from his spot, kicking at the Hollows falling from the sky.

It should be noted that the Hollow Bullet was falling very fast, but Shikatori Hakunsai caught it steadily and used his own strength to neutralize the explosion.

Such precise control of force was beyond the capabilities of a mere vice-captain. Shikatori Hakunsai's move astonished both captains and vice-captains who knew her and those who didn't.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Shikichi Hakunsai adjusted his glasses with composure and rejoined the group behind Tengetsu Sukusai.