BLEACH: Blade of Purification

Actually, even without being reminded, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi knew who he was talking about. Or rather, the reason he stood here without participating in the battle, aside from the fact that these Quincy remnants couldn't arouse his interest, was also because he was observing that Squad 2 Shinigami who even the members of Squad 11 felt was a bit off.

If one were to mention the impression given by members of Squad 2, it would probably be that apart from their captain and vice-captain, most people had no impression of the rest of the squad members. The Onmitsukidō was actually a separate organization from the Gotei 13, one that had always been the responsibility of the Shihouin Clan, one of the Five Great Noble Clans. But because the Shihouin family had almost monopolized the position of Squad 2 captain for generations, the Onmitsukidō had gradually merged with Squad 2. Therefore, joining Squad 2 was, to some extent, joining the Onmitsukidō.

The Shinigami of the Onmitsukidō mostly gave the impression of being hidden in black clothes, covering their faces, hair, and any features that might reveal their identity, leaving only their eyes visible. And their methods were just like the impression they gave: hiding in the darkness, suddenly appearing to stab someone.

But this time, after Squad 2's personnel rotation, a figure that didn't fit in at all had appeared in their ranks. He didn't wear the iconic black uniform of the Onmitsukidō, but wore a shihakushō like other Shinigami. The Zanpakutō he used was not the short and nimble type, but a longsword over 2.5 meters in length that even the members of Squad 11 called exaggerated!

His fighting style was such that the members of Squad 11 once suspected he was one of their own, an undercover agent who had infiltrated Squad 2! They had never seen him hide in the shadows; he directly broke through any opponent head-on! However, if one had to say, compared to the wild style of the Squad 11 members, he appeared too elegant and composed, as if he alone could kill all the enemies.

Let alone in Squad 2, even in Squad 11, such a person would stand out like a crane among chickens.

From the moment he arrived on the battlefield and swung his first sword, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi had noticed him. And the more he watched that Shinigami he had never seen before, the more Kenpachi had a strange feeling, a desire to get to know him, to test his depth. If not for the fact that the captain of Squad 2, Shihouin Souichirou, had yet to appear on the battlefield in the World of the Living for Kenpachi to say hello, Kenpachi would have already gone up to that silver-haired, longsword-wielding Shinigami and said—Our Squad 11 needs a talent just like you!

"Somehow... he seems more like a member of our Squad 11 than Squad 2. But none of the brothers have ever seen him before." The Shinigami speaking to Kenpachi was full of confusion.

How could a man who exuded a love for battle, a passion for battle, a courage for battle, a skill for battle, and even an aura of dominating the battlefield from his very bones have passed over Squad 11 and gone to Squad 2? Could he have been kidnapped?!

"Captain, have you seen him before?"

Over ninety percent of the Shinigami in the Seireitei graduated from the Shin'ō Academy. And the various captains were no strangers to the outstanding students in each graduating class. Un-graduated students longed to enter a squad and become a real Shinigami. And the captains were equally hungry for those with outstanding talent. From this perspective, as long as one had a shining moment during their time at the academy, they didn't have to worry about not being discovered by a certain captain. The Shinigami asked this question based on this point.

Hearing this, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi gently shook his head. "Never seen him."

Where on earth did this person come from? Kenpachi was also pondering. If he hadn't seen him at the Shin'ō Academy... then apart from some noble suddenly getting bored and becoming a squad member, there was only the Rukongai...

Wait, the Rukongai?!

Seemingly having thought of something, Kenpachi's eyes widened slightly. When did this person appear? The answer was after the battle between the Shinigami and the Quincy began. And what time was that? It was after Shihouin Souichirou had gone to the Rukongai to investigate!

Although there was no absolute proof, Kenpachi had a feeling that his guess was correct! A sense of loss, as if he'd missed a grand prize, instantly filled his heart.

"Captain? Captain?!"

Seeing Kenpachi's face suddenly turn grave and regretful, the Shinigami talking to him called out nervously. "Captain, are you alright?!"

"I'm fine." Kenpachi waved his hand gently, reassuring him. But the gloom in his heart did not dissipate much. With a faint sigh, Kenpachi said something that stunned his squad member.

"...I have regrets."

"Captain?"

"Oh, it's not about you guys. I just seem to have missed something. You should focus more on the Quincy. After all, after this battle, the Quincy may no longer exist in this world."

"!!"

With Kenpachi's words, the Shinigami who had been casually chatting with him instantly became tense. He was just a little tired from fighting and had come over to chat since he saw Kenpachi standing here. He didn't expect Kenpachi's words to intensify his mental exhaustion!

The Quincy would no longer exist in the future, which meant this was the only time to fight them. The living Quincy were a dwindling number; for every one killed by someone else, he had one less to kill! There was no time to continue chatting here!

"Captain, I'm going to fight!!"

After throwing down that sentence, the Shinigami immediately charged forward.

Watching his retreating back, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi stroked his chin, slightly narrowing his eyes as he began to think about something.

At the end of the day, everything he was thinking now was just his speculation. He would have to find a way to confirm it later. So, even though he could understand that there were more important matters waiting for Shihouin Souichirou to handle back in the Seireitei, the situation with the Quincy here was also very important, okay? Can't you, Shihouin Souichirou, come over and take a look? If you keep staying hidden like this, it's easy for people to get the mistaken impression that you're avoiding me, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi!

Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was not a domineering man, which was why he couldn't bring himself to poach someone without even saying hello to Souichirou first. However, Kenpachi wasn't particularly worried about this. The reason was simple: anyone could see that the man wielding the overly long blade was not suitable for Squad 2. Squad 11 was his final destination.

If he was just a newly discovered ordinary squad member, he would just have a word with Souichirou later. As they were both captains, Souichirou would definitely give him some face.

Of this, Kuruyashiki Kenpachi was quite confident.

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