Chapter 145: After Being One‑Shot by Araki, All I Can Do Is Bully

Runlin An, First District of Wandering Soul Street.

Captain Ku Wuxi, are you alright?!

Axi Duo looked at the Ku Wuxi lying amid the ruins and said helplessly.

Yo! Axi Duo, were you also slashed into the air by Chief Araki?!

Ku Wuxi, upon seeing his friend Axi Duo, greeted him cheerfully.

No, no, no—you're the only one who got slashed into the air, Captain…

Axi Duo, after hearing Ku Wuxi's words, said speechlessly.

Ahahaha, am I the only one who got slashed into the air?!

Ku Wuxi said, his face breaking into a silly grin.

Then, after a brief thought, he asked Axi Duo, "Axi Duo, what did I say? Our commander is as strong as a monster, right?!"

"Just as you said, our commander is exactly like you—both are monsters that ordinary death‑squad members like us can never catch in a lifetime~"

Axi Duo, after hearing Ku Wuxi, said helplessly.

"No, no, no…"

"Axi Duo, you got one thing wrong!"

Ku Wuxi, after hearing Axi Duo, shook his head repeatedly.

"Hm?!"

Axi Duo, after hearing Ku Wuxi, showed a puzzled expression.

"First point, Axi Duo, you are gifted—not a mere ordinary death‑squad member!"

"Second point, Commander Araki is not a monster like me! He is a monster whose strength far exceeds mine! Even if I spend a lifetime training, I can hardly keep up with Araki's pace; whenever I grow stronger and think the gap between us narrows, Araki reveals power I cannot fathom."

Ku Wuxi spoke, tilting his head back as he lay among the ruins behind him, gazing at the sky of the Serene Spirit Court. His eyes were full of sighs; he had thought that after enough effort the distance between him and the heavens would shrink, but upon closer look he realized it was only because he stood up that the gap seemed to close—once he lay down, the distance returned.

"First, Captain Ku Wuxi, what you said isn't one thing but two!"

"Second, whether it's Commander Araki or Captain Ku Wuxi, to us ordinary squad members you are both invincible! That won't change just because you lost to Araki!"

"Moreover, given Araki's strength, him one‑shotting anyone isn't strange to us ordinary soldiers; an invincible Araki can instantly kill foes, which is only natural."

"On the contrary, after taking Araki's slash, you're still lively enough to chat here with me instead of going to the medical squad and lying in a sickbed—that's what truly surprises us…"

"Honestly, I have no idea what's inside that glowing body of yours, which looks no different from ours ordinary death‑squad members, that makes you so tough?!"

Axi Duo, after hearing Ku Wuxi, gave a faint smile and said softly.

"Hahaha…"

"I'll just assume you're complimenting me!"

"Then, let's go together to the Guardian Court Thirteen Squad for a visit."

Ku Wuxi, after hearing Axi Duo, burst into laughter, then leapt from the ground; his massive body, over zero meters tall, made the 1.8‑meter Axi Duo look tiny. He then addressed Axi Duo in a slightly commanding, domineering tone.

"As you command, my captain."

Axi Duo, upon hearing that, first showed a hint of helplessness, then a look of relief.

Can't help it; that familiar Captain Ku Wuxi is inherently that domineering…

Back in the Void Circle, Ku Wuxi once, after issuing a retreat order, stayed behind alone for the entire Expeditionary Force, and single‑handedly charged into the Great Void's hordes, achieving glorious feats!

In the end, hundreds of Kilian and their leader Aqiu Kass were all slaughtered by Captain Ku Wuxi, as easily as cutting up a melon.

At that moment, every soldier of the Void Circle Expeditionary Force fell deeply enamored with this powerful commander; they resolved to keep persisting in the Void Circle for this mighty man, continuing their crusade!

Even within the Expeditionary Force, many at that moment decided they'd fight their whole lives for this man! Coincidentally, Axi Duo was one of those who felt that way.

"Back to the point, Captain, what do you intend to do at the Guardian Court Thirteen Squad?!"

Axi Duo, thinking of this, couldn't help but ask Ku Wuxi.

"Is that even a question?"

"The captains of the Guardian Court Thirteen Squad are all swamped with endless duties, yet they set aside their work, gather before the Interdimensional Gate, and greet us with smiles!"

"As the welcomed party, we must go and thank them to show our respect! Otherwise people will say behind our backs that we're just uncultured civilians from Wandering Soul Street!"

"Isn't that tarnishing and embarrassing our beloved chief commander?!"

Ku Wuxi, after hearing Axi Duo, spoke solemnly.

"Makes sense!"

Axi Duo, after hearing Ku Wuxi, nodded repeatedly.

I have to admit, Ku Wuxi was right!

What puzzles Axi Duo is when Ku Wuxi became so polite; it's unlike the captain he knows~

"At the same time, I also want to spar properly with those captains!"

"I'm truly looking forward to the current strength of the Serene Spirit Court and Guardian Court Thirteen Squad captains~"

Then, Ku Wuxi continued speaking to Axi Duo.

"Case solved!"

"I told you Captain Ku Wuxi finally sounded sensible!"

"Turns out it's to spar with the Thirteen Squad captains~"

"Then it's no surprise! No surprise…"

Axi Duo, upon hearing that, twitched his eyelid slightly.

Others choose to meet halfway, but our dear Captain Ku Wuxi chooses to barge straight in!

"Hmm, that's so Ku Wuxi…"

He has zero emotional intelligence; although Ku Wuxi, as the captain of the First Squad directly loyal to Commander Araki, doesn't need any EQ or human relations.

"No time to waste! Let's set off!"

The first division I intend to visit is the '2nd Division'. To be honest, I'm quite curious about the strength of Yoruichi Shihōin, the chief disciple of Captain-Commander Aramaki—I hope I won't be disappointed~

Kuoyashiki said, and then ran straight toward the '2nd Division'.

"Captain Kuoyashiki, wait for me!"

Axiduo watched as Kuoyashiki, who hadn't even finished speaking, sprang into action, and shouted helplessly.

"I can't possibly stop!"

Upon hearing that, Kuoyashiki shouted loudly.

"What a worrisome captain!"

Axiduo said, and could only chase after the direction his own captain had left.

Next, Kuoyashiki easily entered the barracks of the '2nd Division' and met with the current captain of the '2nd Division', Shihōin Yoruichi.

"Anyway, thank you, Captain Yoruichi, for attending my return ceremony!"

Kuoyashiki said, bowing slightly toward Shihōin Yoruichi, and expressed his thanks.

"Not at all, not at all..."

Upon hearing that, Yoruichi gave Kuoyashiki a polite smile.

To be honest, if Captain-Commander Aramaki hadn't insisted she go, she would absolutely not have gone……

"Then, Captain Yoruichi, I have a favor to ask; I wonder if you would grant it?"

Immediately after, after Kuoyashiki first showed extra courtesy to Yoruichi, he intended to launch an attack directly; all that could be seen was him giving Yoruichi a light smile, and a hint of sharpness flickered in his eyes.

"Oh? What is this favor you speak of?!"

After hearing Kuoyashiki's words, Yoruichi narrowed her eyes slightly and then inquired.

"Captain Yoruichi, I hope I can have a match with you."

Kuoyashiki bluntly stated his purpose in front of Yoruichi and drew the zanpakutō at his waist.

"Hehe, you just came back from the 'Hollow Realm' and you're already planning to challenge my captaincy?!" After hearing Kuoyashiki's words, Yoruichi was first stunned, then angered by Kuoyashiki; she coldly glared at him and said, "It seems I'm really being underestimated! Don't think that just because I'm a girl from a noble family I lack the strength to be a captain! Damn it!"

"No, no, no, Captain Yoruichi, you've misunderstood..."

"I'm not here to challenge your captaincy! I just lost to Captain-Commander Aramaki, and I'm feeling unwilling; so I want to cross blades with the captains of the Gotei 13, and take this opportunity to truly understand just how great the gap in strength is between myself and those captains!"

Upon hearing Yoruichi's words, Kuoyashiki showed a faint smile.

"Oh? Then I really misjudged you..."

"However, if you came to me just to test your own strength, you've probably picked the wrong opponent!"

"Because I will defeat you in an instant! But that's fine—at least fighting me won't take up too much of your time; you still have the leisure today to challenge others to test your strength~"

Yoruichi said, rising from her seat, and at the same time a confident smile appeared on her face.

"Is that so? I'm really looking forward to it!"

Kuoyashiki said, likewise feeling eager to try.

"Well then, here I come..."

"Though said to be slow, it's actually fast!"

After deciding to engage Kuoyashiki, Yoruichi directly employed the instant technique, and in an instant appeared behind Kuoyashiki.

"Hey! Big guy, don't say I'm bullying you! Don't look at my small stature—I have the title of 'Flash God' in the Seireitei! So if you can land even a single touch on me, you win this fight, okay?!"

Yoruichi looked at Kuoyashiki's back and spoke with a smile.

To be honest, Yoruichi had enough confidence that the big guy before her couldn't touch her at all……

"Boom!"

However, before Yoruichi could think further, a gust of wind suddenly surged toward her.

All that could be seen was Kuoyashiki, who looked like a standing brown bear, displaying a speed unbefitting his height; in an instant he turned his body, clenched his enormous fists, and attacked her.

"What?!"

Yoruichi merely zoned out for a moment, then immediately unleashed her secret technique.

"Shihōin Three: Cicada Shell!"

"Boom!"

As Kuoyashiki's punch struck the floor, the entire floor of the 2nd Division captain's chamber instantly filled with cracks; and the spot he had targeted left behind a white 2nd Division captain's haori.

Meanwhile, Yoruichi's agile form had somehow already appeared behind Kuoyashiki; all that could be seen was her wearing a black nightcloth as sheer as gauze, her face full of surprise as she looked at the floor smashed by Kuoyashiki's punch……

If that punch had landed on her, her body would probably have broken bones!! Yoruichi thought so.

"I was really startled! If that punch had landed on me, it would probably break bones!"

"I never expected your movements, big guy, to be so different from your honest appearance! The speed of your punches is far faster than I imagined!"

"But don't get careless, because the fight has just begun! I'm getting serious too……"

After Yoruichi confirmed Kuoyashiki's strength, she finally let go of her contempt, her whole body entering combat mode, and she looked at Kuoyashiki eager to try, saying:

"Sorry, Captain Yoruichi, but our fight is already over!"

Upon hearing Yoruichi's words, Kuoyashiki slowly turned his body, and then, in front of Yoruichi, revealed an orange hairband held in his left hand.

"Huh? Why does that hairband in your hand look so familiar to me?! Could it be…"

Yoruichi stared at the hairband before her, slightly stunned; she felt it was somewhat familiar, giving her a sense of déjà vu.

"Whoosh!"

Before Yoruichi could think further, her suddenly loosened hair already gave her the answer.

"Well then, thank you for the fight, Captain Yoruichi."

"Indeed, it didn't take up too much of my time……"

Kuoyashiki said, leaving Yoruichi with a cool back view, and then left her alone, bewildered, as he went his own way.

"Huh? Not……"

Could it be that I lost?!

Yoruichi muttered to herself, it seemed the rules of this battle were set by her……

She had just boastfully told Kurotsuchi that if he could touch her even once, that would count as his victory, and since Kurotsuchi held her hair ribbon, it clearly showed he had touched her, making the battle's outcome simple: she had lost completely.

But she is now unwilling to accept it!

What happened to Lady Yoruichi?!

It was exactly when Yoruichi felt she had lost most unjustly that the soldiers of the 2nd Division suddenly swarmed in from the captain's office doors, asking Shihoin Yoruichi.

'Clean up this place…'

Upon hearing that, Yoruichi casually spoke to the soldiers before her.

She then left the soldiers where they stood and ran off……

'Hey, you're Kurotsuchi, right?!'

'That fight doesn't count, how about we have another bout?!'

Yes, Yoruichi said, then chased after Kurotsuchi's steps, running out of the 2nd Division barracks.

'…'

Only the 2nd Division soldiers remained standing there, looking bewildered.

'So what should we do?!'

A soldier asked doubtfully.

'What else can we do? Clean up after the captain, ~'

Immediately, a veteran 2nd Division soldier replied.

Since Shihoin Yoruichi became captain of the 2nd Division, the longtime task of these veteran soldiers has been to 'wipe the captain's butt'……

According to their squad leader, handling affairs for Captain Shihoin Yoruichi is a little tail, and it is the honor of these Covert Ops soldiers for life!

Meanwhile, Kurotsuchi had no intention of turning back to wait for Yoruichi; having gauged her strength, he didn't want to waste more time with her, so he strode forward.

Kurotsuchi's next target was the barracks of the 3rd Division.

'Captain Kurotsuchi!'

As Kurotsuchi left the 2nd Division barracks, he happened to meet Ashido rushing over.

'Yo! It's Ashido! My mission in the 2nd Division is finished; I'm heading to the 3rd Division!'

Kurotsuchi greeted Ashido with a smile, then headed toward the 3rd Division barracks.

'Huh? Your battle in the 2nd Division is over?!'

'No way! The captain of the 2nd Division, Yoruichi, bears the title of Flash God!'

'Aside from the Supreme Captain, they are the fastest existence in the 13th Division.'

Upon hearing Kurotsuchi's words, Ashido's expression showed doubt.

'Kurotsuchi, wait for me, that fight doesn't count!'

Just as Ashido was doubtful, Yoruichi came running out of the barracks to his side, and Ashido heard her words to Kurotsuchi crystal clear.

'Captain Yoruichi actually got defeated? Unbelievable!'

Upon hearing Yoruichi's words, Ashido instantly showed surprise. Frankly, he could imagine Yoruichi being defeated by Kurotsuchi, but he couldn't comprehend how Kurotsuchi defeated her so quickly!

Moreover, the main point is that both Kurotsuchi and Yoruichi appeared uninjured.

'Too strange!'

Ashido said this, then chased after Yoruichi and Kurotsuchi.

3rd Division barracks.

'Captain Suzumebachi, do you have time for a bout?'

Upon finding the diligent Suzumebachi, Kurotsuchi said nothing extra and directly issued the invitation.

The reason Kurotsuchi treats Suzumebachi this way is that he knows her personality: she is upright and honest, dislikes flattery and anything that wastes time; facing such a straightforward person, Kurotsuchi naturally chose a straightforward way to invite her.

'I don't have…'

Suzumebachi sat in the captain's office, not even lifting her head, and spoke directly to Kurotsuchi.

'Suzumebachi, be careful—this guy is incredibly strong!'

At that moment, Yoruichi's voice sounded in Suzumebachi's ear.

'Lady Yoruichi?!'

Upon hearing that, Suzumebachi tossed aside her documents and looked excitedly at the Yoruichi she had long yearned for.

Indeed, Suzumebachi is a double standard; she won't even pretend—she ignores Kurotsuchi's invitation! Faced with Yoruichi's casual words, she becomes overly enthusiastic……

If Yoruichi weren't a girl and she herself weren't a girl, and even in Soul Society two girls cannot bear children, Suzumebachi might already have married Yoruichi and had kids~

'Suzumebachi, be careful—this guy just beat me!'

Yoruichi looked at Suzumebachi and spoke seriously.

'Beat Lady Yoruichi?!'

'Simply unforgivable…'

Upon hearing Yoruichi's words, Suzumebachi's brows furrowed on their own, and she coldly glared at Kurotsuchi.

'Huh?!'

Seeing Suzumebachi reveal killing intent, Kurotsuchi's eyebrows twitched slightly.

'Although I don't know why you suddenly have killing intent toward me, it's fine……'

Kurotsuchi looked at Suzumebachi and chuckled, saying he looked forward to fighting her.

'Let's go outside to fight……'

Suzumebachi told Kurotsuchi, her figure first arriving at the training grounds outside the 3rd Division barracks.

Good!

Ku Wushu said, also using Flash Step, he directly came to the training ground outside the Third Division's barracks.

As for Sifengyuan Yeyi, she naturally also arrived at the training field.

Hoo hoo hoo...

Just as Suifeng and Ku Wushu were facing off, Axiduo finally arrived, panting heavily, late.

"Captain of the Four Maple Court, and Captain Ku Wushu, your speed is really too fast!"

"I, I can't possibly keep up with you..."

Axiduo gasped heavily, speaking to Yeyi and Ku Wushu.

Meanwhile...

"I won't be careless like Lord Yeyi!"

"Prepare yourself for defeat!"

Suifeng coldly looked at Ku Wushu before him and said.

"Come on!"

Ku Wushu had long been looking forward to fighting Suifeng; hearing Suifeng's words, his eyes lit up.

"Instant Roar!!"

Suifeng had no hesitation, directly activating his Instant Roar.

Just like Fengshaoling, endless wild winds swirled around Suifeng!

Without a doubt, Suifeng's Instant Roar had already become the complete version fused with attributes!

And Suifeng's Kido attribute is undoubtedly wind!

"Boom!!"

In an instant, an endless hurricane surged toward Ku Wushu.

However, facing the hurricane, Ku Wushu calmly drew the Soul-Cutting Sword at his waist...

"Boom!"

The next second, a massive slash directly shattered Suifeng's Instant Roar!

Immediately after, Ku Wushu instantly appeared before Suifeng and punched him to the ground!

To be honest, Suifeng's strength is not weak, but Ku Wushu is truly too strong!

Even though Suifeng's Spiritual Might had gone far beyond the Third Class, facing Ku Wushu like this, in the original story he once held the title of Sword Eight! Even if Ku Wushu's Bankai weren't a super huge pitfall, but instead like Gengmu, directly enhancing the power of the Soul-Cutting Sword, perhaps he could slightly compete with Gengmu; the monster called the Strongest Sword Eight, wanting to compare, is still far too far off!

Eh...

For a moment, Suifeng collapsed to the ground, his eyes lifeless.

"The next one is..."

Ku Wushu said, then intending to head toward the Fourth Division.

Immediately after, Ku Wushu seemed to think of something, and instead headed toward the Fifth Division.

It's a pity, he seems unable to provoke that person of the Fourth Division...