Chapter 76

However.

Now, he has only awakened the "Giant's Right Arm," his combat power barely reaching vice-captain level.

And.

Chad, though not weak in strength, always encounters enemies he cannot resist.

In the original plot.

He encountered Kyouraku Shunsui while rescuing Rukia.

Later, in the Arrancar Arc, he was easily slaughtered by the Zero Blade, Yammy…

But this time…

Kuchiki Senya looked at the old man before Chad—Yamamoto's Heavy Strike—and shook his head lightly.

Under his own butterfly effect.

Chad is just too miserable…

However.

All of this.

What does it have to do with me?

Kuchiki Senya smiled faintly—he only needed to enjoy life to grow stronger.

Let them do whatever they want.

As long as it doesn't interfere with his enjoyment of life, let them.

…

Not long after.

Amidst intense spiritual pressure and the sound of collapsing skyscrapers.

Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez lay bleeding all over, collapsed on the ground.

Ichigo Kurosaki staggered to his feet, his zanpakutō transforming once more—sharper, cleaner, more precise.

Shikai, Zangetsu!

"Though this battle was enjoyable."

"Still, I must remind you—this level is far beneath Captain Senya's."

Grimmjow shook his head, then fainted outright.

Ichigo Kurosaki's face was resolute.

His heart remained unmoved; he slowly clenched his fist.

"Strong enemies are meant to be defeated!"

…

Meanwhile.

Another battlefield.

Chad lay charred black on the ground, the air thick with the smell of burning flesh.

The old man leaning on his cane, hunched and frail, had not moved an inch despite Chad's full-force attacks.

"The intruders are down to two."

Yamamoto's Heavy Strike narrowed his eyes.

He turned and walked away.

…

Several days later.

Seireitei.

Three intruders have been captured.

Only two intruders remain—suspected to be one human and one cat—still at large!

Gotei Thirteen.

A small woman with her hair tied up rushed in hurriedly.

Her face was filled with anger, confusion, and anxiety; in her hand, she clutched a letter tightly.

It was a letter left by Master Aizen.

The day before his death!

All captains gathered, Yamamoto's Heavy Strike standing at the front; before him were all captains except Kuchiki Senya and the deceased Aizen Sosuke.

"Kuchiki Senya still hasn't acted," said the intelligence officer below, respectfully.

"What is Kuchiki Senya thinking?"

"This concerns the entire Soul Society!"

Gin Ichimaru narrowed his eyes, a familiar smile on his lips.

Meanwhile, Tōsen Kaname spoke with indignation, "This behavior seriously violates the justice of the Soul Society."

"Did he suddenly return to the Soul Society just to enjoy himself?"

"Perhaps he has some sinister plot!"

Gin Ichimaru and Tōsen Kaname played their parts in perfect harmony.

"To publicly slander the head of the Kuchiki clan—do you dare challenge me to a duel!" Kuchiki Bai Zai spoke in a low, hostile tone, his gaze fixed sharply on the two.

His hands gripped the hilt of his zanpakutō tightly.

My own kin.

Only I have the right to complain—what right do others have?

The other captains fell silent, watching quietly; Dong Xian Yao and Shu Kan Gin were right—Kuchiki Senya's actions were utterly baffling.

And Kuchiki Byakuya's reaction was exactly as expected.

After Kuchiki Senya became head of the family and gave up, it was Kuchiki Byakuya who personally handled every matter, managing the Kuchiki clan and the affairs of the Sixth Division.

He was the Kuchiki clan's verifiable number two!

In the arena.

The atmosphere was tense, swords drawn.

Yamamoto's Heavy Strike coughed lightly, about to speak.

But suddenly.

"Captain-Commander, Hitsugaya Tōshirō requests an audience."

Hitsugaya Tōshirō.

Wasn't she the vice-captain of the Fifth Division, Aizen Sosuke's confidant? What is she doing here? 8

Not long after. 1

Hitsugaya Tōshirō entered, her face burning with intense anger, tears welling in her eyes. 4501

She clutched a letter tightly in her hand. 7

"Captain-Commander!"3

"I know who killed my lord Aizen!"7

"It is the head of the Kuchiki clan, captain of the Second Division, Kuchiki Senya!"6

Her voice trembled; her body shook slightly. 6

So kind. 6

So gentle.

Such a powerful Captain Aizen, killed by Kuchiki Senya!

Had it not been for the letter written personally by Captain Aizen, she could never have believed it!

???

This explosive news instantly ignited the entire hall!

Kuchiki Senya killed Aizen Sosuke?

Everyone froze; the shock of this news was no less than an eight-magnitude earthquake!

Enough to shake the entire Seireitei!

"Zing~"

Before anyone could react.

A zanpakutō, gleaming with cold light and brimming with murderous intent, was suddenly drawn, and a massive spiritual pressure surged skyward!