Marrying Unohana Retsu from Bleach

At the moment when Araki and Unohana Retsu faced each other from behind the crowd, the Shinigami from the 11th Division, who had just walked out of the dojo, quickly surrounded Araki.

"Get the injured to the medical division."

Meanwhile, higher-ranking officers from the 11th Division were giving orders to send the wounded patrol officers lying on the ground to be treated.

"Damn it! What the hell happened here?!"

"There was only one opponent; how could they defeat so many of our officers?"

"We're from the 11th Division, the most combat-skilled division in the Gotei 13! How could a single person take down so many of us? If this gets out, we'll be the laughingstock."

The officers walking out from the dojo were the higher-ranked members of the 11th Division, much stronger than the patrol officers who had previously surrounded Araki.

However, they couldn't understand how Araki had managed to defeat so many of their colleagues guarding the "gate" and the "division headquarters."

They couldn't even understand how Araki had attacked.

"Hey! You, this seemingly unremarkable guy, what dirty trick did you use to take down our 11th Division officers?"

Unable to comprehend Araki's methods, the officers surrounded him and demanded answers.

"If you can't even see the blade in my hand, why are you still approaching? Step back." Araki surveyed the surroundings, his gaze moving across the faces of the 11th Division Shinigami, before gently shaking his head.

Araki could see the confusion and uncertainty in their eyes. Clearly, they had no idea how he had defeated their comrades. This made Araki feel like the 11th Division was weaker than expected.

At least weaker than he had imagined. It seemed that the "combat division" of the Gotei 13 still wasn't tough enough. But fortunately, now that he had arrived, everyone would have to step up.

As for those who couldn't adapt and were destined to be eliminated, they would be removed from the 11th Division. Otherwise, even if they stayed, they wouldn't end up with a good fate.

"What did you say?!"

Araki's words provoked the anger of the surrounding Shinigami. They instinctively reached for the hilts of their Zanpakuto.

"Heh..."

In response, he simply smiled lightly and ignored the surrounding officers, his eyes now focused on the figure standing behind the crowd, radiating a chilling murderous intent.

"I am Araki of the 'Genji school.' I've come to ask the esteemed Unohana Yachiru to enlighten me with her swordsmanship." Araki announced as he looked at the graceful figure standing not far away, revealing his identity while issuing a battle challenge.

"Oh? 'Genji school'? I see. You must be the 'dishonorable disciple' Araki that Captain Yamamoto mentioned."

The graceful figure, Unohana Retsu, who was the first captain of the 11th Division, slightly paused when she heard Araki's words before a more pronounced smile appeared on her face.

Clearly, Unohana Retsu, being one of the founding captains of the Gotei 13 under the leadership of Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, had heard of Araki's name.

"Eh?!"

"Seems like you've heard of me, Unohana-san? That's quite unexpected, and I'm honored." Araki said, feigning surprise while trying to sound modest.

"After all, I'm just a mere nameless person."

Araki looked at the slightly surprised expression on Unohana Retsu's face, continuing his playful tone.

"Anyone who has received 'Genryu certification' from Captain Yamamoto cannot be considered a nameless person." Unohana replied, narrowing her eyes slightly as she examined Araki.

Araki only smiled lightly, not saying anything more.

"Genryu certification? That can't be from Captain-Commander Yamamoto's 'Genji school,' could it?"

"Really? I haven't heard of anyone who has received a Genryu certification from Captain Yamamot."

"Forget 'Genryu certification.' There are very few who have earned Captain Yamamoto's approval and are allowed to claim they practice the Genryu."

As Araki and Unohana Retsu conversed openly, the 11th Division officers surrounding Araki looked shocked. They were now processing the information being exchanged between Araki and Unohana Yachiru.

Originally, they thought Araki was just some nameless outsider who had infiltrated Seireitei, but now it seemed that he had an incredible background—an influential one.

The officers immediately felt awkward, their expressions turning sour. They thought to themselves, "If you had such a background, why didn't you just say so when you first entered the headquarters? Would we have dared to stop you?"

Although Araki had revealed his identity, they likely wouldn't have believed him, but still, wasn't there something wrong with the way he had handled this?

After all, compared to the monstrous Shinigami of the Gotei 13, Araki looked so 'ordinary,' it was easy to mistake him.

In reality, Araki thought, to look as rough and crooked as the Shinigami of the Gotei 13 took some skill.

As for the accuracy of the exchange between Araki and Unohana, no one in the 11th Division would dare question it. After all, those words came from Unohana Yachiru, the respected Kenpachi.

Despite their disbelief in Araki, no one would ever question the first Kenpachi and the one who founded the 11th Division's combat ideology.

"I hope that being from 'Genji school' you can satisfy my desire for battle." Unohana, now fully aware of Araki's identity, could no longer suppress the strong desire inside her for blood, combat, and slaughter. 

Her battle-hungry nature began to stir as she slowly unsheathed her zanpakuto, adopting an offensive stance.

"Satisfy your desire for battle?!" Araki heard Unohana's words and, though his expression remained calm, he inwardly smirked, "Unohana, you're underestimating me! What I can satisfy in you is far more than just a thirst for battle."

As Unohana Retsu unsheathed her zanpakuto, the entire 11th Division headquarters became eerily quiet.

At this moment, whether it was the officers surrounding Araki or the ordinary Shinigami caught between Araki and Unohana, everyone held their breath because of the intense killing intent that filled the air.

"Such intense killing intent!"

"Whether it's this person or Captain Unohana, both are monstrous beings. Bloodthirsty beasts, and at any moment, we could be swallowed whole."

At this moment, the 11th Division Shinigami, known for being the best fighters in the Gotei 13, felt uneasy and fearful. It was like standing between two bloodthirsty monsters—neither able to advance nor retreat, suffocated by the massive killing intent emanating from both sides.

The officers and regular Shinigami alike were experiencing the tension, discomfort, and agony as time seemed to stretch unbearably long for them.

Under such an oppressive atmosphere, they felt like their very hearts would stop beating at any second.

"Drip..."

Just as the officers of the 11th Division were wondering how long Araki and Unohana would continue to face off, a droplet of dew from a nearby bush fell to the ground, shattering the silence of the 11th Division headquarters.

"It's starting!"

At that moment, every officer in the 11th Division heard the same thought in their minds. They knew the calm before the storm had finally ended.

"Boom!"

In the next instant, the spiritual pressure of Araki and Unohana Retsu erupted violently, forming massive spiritual pressure pillars that shot into the sky. It was like a bell had sounded, shaking the entire Seireitei and reverberating throughout the Gotei 13.

When these two massive spiritual pressures collided, a tremendous force swept through the entire 11th Division headquarters.

Black lightning flickered in Araki's eyes, mixing with his overwhelming spiritual pressure, knocking every 11th Division officer to the ground.

"Clink!"

At this moment, the sound of blades clashing echoed.

This marked the beginning of the battle between Araki and Unohana Yachiru.

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