Bleach: Drinking Makes You Stronger

At the same time, while the outside world was in an uproar, in the underground training ground, Bai Ye was once again testing the power of "Flowing Wind, Returning Snow," and became increasingly satisfied. The ground was covered in shattered marks.

Some of the sand even disappeared, directly devoured by the spatial cracks that Bai Ye had created with his sword!

At that moment.

A message came through on the communication device he always carried with him.

It was an invitation from Rangiku Matsumoto to have a drink, and also from Lisa Yadōmaru, Hisei Sarugaki, and others.

Even the quiet Kiyosaki Shūbei and Gin Ichimaru were gathered together, forming the strongest lineup of this batch of new recruits, aside from Byakuya.

Now, only Bai Ye was left.

"It's been boring staying at the Maple Leaf Pavilion."

Bai Ye nodded in agreement with Rangiku Matsumoto's invitation. He put away his sword and walked out of the underground training ground, entering a vacant room before pushing open the door.

However.

As he opened the door.

"Whoosh!"

Like dumplings falling from a pot, the Mama-san, maids, and a few spectators who were leaning against the door all fell to the ground at Bai Ye's feet, tumbling messily.

At the same time, the hallway was crowded with people eating melon seeds or holding watermelons, all watching Bai Ye, waiting for his next move.

Bai Ye looked at the scene before him.

"Lord Bai Ye, please listen to me..." The Mama-san had a slightly embarrassed smile on her face as she stood up and became serious, telling Bai Ye about Kenpachi Onigoroshi, who was waiting outside the Maple Leaf Pavilion for Bai Ye to walk into his trap.

After a moment.

Bai Ye understood what had happened, but his expression showed no reaction. Instead, he casually continued sipping from his wine gourd as if Kenpachi Onigoroshi wasn't here for him, and he had become just another bystander.

"Lord Bai Ye, in this case, you absolutely cannot go out! We've already sent someone to ask Lady Yoruichi to come. As long as she arrives, even Kenpachi Onigoroshi won't be able to touch you."

The Mama-san blocked Bai Ye's path, offering a foolproof plan.

However.

Bai Ye remained calm and quietly asked, "Isn't it almost noon?"

"Yes, there's half an hour left..." The Mama-san looked confused, not understanding why Bai Ye suddenly asked this question.

Bai Ye nodded.

Then, he pushed the Mama-san and the crowd in the hallway aside, and his spiritual pressure covered everyone! Even if the Mama-san and others tried to stop him, they couldn't even touch the corner of his clothes due to their much lower strength!

The time Rangiku and the others agreed upon was noon.

He couldn't be late.

"Bai Ye, Lord Bai Ye!" The Mama-san, watching Bai Ye walk out, felt a heavy sense of dread. If something happened to Bai Ye, Lady Yoruichi would definitely blame her!

The crowd around them became more and more lively, with astonished and disbelieving eyes following Bai Ye's figure.

No one expected Bai Ye to really dare to walk out of the Maple Leaf Pavilion!

Didn't he realize what kind of existence he was facing?

That was the current Kenpachi!

Known as the most battle-hardened man!

Even if Bai Ye was a genius, he was still just a student! He hadn't even mastered Bankai—was he really fearless? Or was he sure Kenpachi Onigoroshi wouldn't harm him?

Among the crowd, a young girl named Weizhen, whose eyes were as pure as the crimson sky, also watched the man with the wine gourd, who showed no fear even in the face of the current captain.

He was even leisurely drinking as he walked down the street.

Did he really not care about anything? Or did he have the confidence to control everything?

Soon.

Outside the Maple Leaf Pavilion.

Kenpachi Onigoroshi, watching the busy entrance, still could not see Bai Ye's figure. His face showed signs of impatience.

"This Bai Ye, I thought he had some guts, but it seems he's just a coward who bullies the weak."

He snorted.

Lightly pressing the hilt of his sword.

"I'll give him another half hour. If he still doesn't come out, I'll go to the Fourth Division myself and demand the person from Isane."

As Kenpachi, he had the audacity to look down on Isane, the Fourth Division's captain.

Meanwhile, the area was crowded with people. Countless soul reapers and idle citizens of Seireitei had gathered to watch.

After all, the public security in Seireitei was usually quite good.

It had been a long time since such a major conflict had occurred.

"I think Bai Ye is scared."

"Otherwise, why hasn't he come out yet?"

The crowd was buzzing with speculation.

However.

At that moment.

Clap, clap!

Footsteps echoed, and a youth with a wine gourd, swaying slightly and with a flushed face as if drunk, appeared in front of everyone!

As soon as he appeared.

It was like lighting a fuse, causing a wave of shock throughout the crowd!

"Bai, Bai Ye actually came out!"

"Could it be that he really has no fear?"

"This is Kenpachi Onigoroshi! Anyone with the title of Kenpachi is an extremely rare powerhouse in Seireitei!"

The crowd was in an uproar.

Everyone was watching intently, waiting for what would happen next.

The entire crowd was watching intently, not daring to take their eyes off the scene.

In the distance, on a tall tree, Kyōraku Shunsui also sat up, his usually lazy face finally showing a trace of seriousness.

Hinagiku Shinjiko and Aizen Sōsuke also looked up, focusing on the core of the conflict: Bai Ye.

However.

Even in the face of such a scene.

Bai Ye remained calm, as if the person standing before him wasn't Kenpachi Onigoroshi, but rather a rock or a dead branch, something that didn't even attract his attention.

"Very well."

Kenpachi Onigoroshi looked at Bai Ye, revealing a sinister smile. "As a criminal, you dare to swagger into Seireitei like this. Do you not care about the orders from the Central 46?"

"Since the Shiba clan refuses to act, then I will take you to prison myself!"

Saying that.

Kenpachi Onigoroshi's spiritual pressure surged!

The captain-level spiritual pressure covered everything! The earth trembled, and the distant trees creaked, as though crying out in anguish.

Under this pressure, some of the nearby passersby began to sweat profusely, large beads of sweat rolling down their foreheads, their eyes filled with horror.

They quickly retreated to the side.

However.

Bai Ye remained lazy, casually sipping his drink, and looked up at the sun in the sky.

"Oh?"

Kenpachi Onigoroshi, seeing himself so blatantly ignored by Bai Ye, felt a surge of anger. Then, a cruel smile appeared on his face.

If Bai Ye had surrendered, he would have refrained from acting, but now Bai Ye was fully rejecting cooperation, so even if he made a move to capture him, it would be completely reasonable.