Bleach: Drinking Makes You Stronger

"Ha~"

While everyone was still in shock, Bai Ye simply yawned lazily and sheathed his Zanpakutō, as if he had just chopped down a tree or a boulder.

He couldn't let himself be agitated.

Kiganjō Kenpachi.

Even though he held the title of Kenpachi, compared to stronger figures like Azashiro Kenpachi or Zaraki Kenpachi, Kiganjō Kenpachi was nothing more than a clown, unworthy of the spotlight.

Although his Bankai was somewhat noteworthy,

his own strength was a glaring weakness!

He simply didn't deserve the title of "Kenpachi"!

Then.

Bai Ye shook his head, no longer sparing the matter another thought. He glanced at the sun in the sky, realizing it was almost noon—the time for his meeting with Rangiku.

He stepped over Kiganjō Kenpachi's lifeless body and walked away,

leaving the crowd around him dumbfounded.

At this moment,

watching Bai Ye's departing figure,

a deathly stillness enveloped the scene.

Outside the Maple Pavilion, amidst a sea of people, the silence was so profound that even a needle drop could be heard. Everyone held their breath, watching the leaving strongman.

A whole fifteen minutes later,

someone sighed, "Bai Ye actually defeated Kiganjō Kenpachi!"

"And he did it almost instantly! Kiganjō Kenpachi didn't even let him use his full strength…"

Kenpachi.

Since ancient times,

in the 13th Division and throughout the entire Soul Society, Kenpachi had always been synonymous with being a formidable warrior with exceptional combat prowess. Yet now, he was so easily slain by Bai Ye.

From this day forward,

the history of Seireitei and the entire Soul Society would have no choice but to record Bai Ye's name.

Bai Ye.

In the history of Seireitei,

the only civilian-born Soul Reaper to have slain a Kenpachi—a ruthless individual! And still so young, so promising.

As long as he doesn't fall, he will undoubtedly reach the strength level of someone like Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.

Maple Pavilion.

The madam, waitresses, and even Feizhen all looked bewildered.

"This… is it over already?"

"Bai Ye emerged completely unscathed and managed to kill the current Kenpachi?"

Everyone felt as though their entire worldview had been shattered. Even though they knew of Bai Ye's strength, they hadn't imagined he was this powerful!

He could even defeat the current Kenpachi?

The madam sighed softly. "It seems that asking Miss Yoruichi to come was entirely unnecessary. With his strength, he probably doesn't need the help of the Shihōin family to handle this situation."

Her reverence for Bai Ye grew even deeper.

At the same time, recalling how today Bai Ye seemed to glance a few more times at Feizhen, the madam silently resolved that next time Bai Ye came, perhaps Feizhen could serve him personally.

Meanwhile, the members of the Eleventh Division who had come were in utter chaos.

"Captain… Captain, he's dead…"

Everyone looked frozen.

Their hearts felt like they were being gripped by a massive hand, making it hard to breathe.

Kiganjō Kenpachi, having held the position as Captain of the Eleventh Division for so many years, had proven his strength, absolutely worthy of the title "Captain"!

But now,

he had been slain so decisively?

Even as Bai Ye left, no one dared to stop him.

Their Captain was slain! If they went up now, wouldn't they be sending themselves to death?

Then they realized, some seated officers and vice-captains began collecting Kiganjō Kenpachi's corpse and hurriedly walked toward the 13th Division.

Now.

The most urgent thing was to inform the Captain-Commander.

Having the captain of the 13th Division killed on the street was nothing short of an earthquake for the entire Seireitei!

They couldn't even imagine

what kind of shock this would unleash.

In the distance.

On a big tree, the wind was very noisy.

Kyōraku Shunsui and Hirako Shinji were all wind-tossed, their eyes fixed on the ground at Kiganjō Kenpachi's corpse.

Their mouths hung wide open, as if they could fit an egg.

Kyōraku Shunsui gave a bitter smile.

He had been worried that Bai Ye wouldn't be able to handle Kiganjō Kenpachi, but now it seemed that wasn't the case. It was a complete instant kill!

Perhaps.

Now, Bai Ye, even among captains, was among the stronger tier.

But.

How old is Bai Ye?

Ordinary Soul Reapers, even in their entire lifetimes, could never achieve such power or accomplishments! Bai Ye's potential was so immense that even Kyōraku Shunsui felt his scalp tingle.

If he doesn't fall, he could one day reshape the entire balance of the Soul Society!

"However, killing Kiganjō Kenpachi… this won't be easy to explain to either the Captain-Commander or Central 46," Kyōraku Shunsui sighed softly.

The death of a captain was, without a doubt, a harsh slap in the face for the Gotei 13.

It might even undermine the Gotei 13's prestige within Seireitei to a certain extent…

"All of that is secondary. Did you clearly see Bai Ye's technique just now?"

Beside him, Hirako Shinji spoke in a tone of seriousness.

Just now, the strike Bai Ye used to kill Kiganjō Kenpachi wasn't limited to the abilities of an ice-type Zanpakutō!

Such sharpness and destructive power, capable of even severing Kiganjō Kenpachi's prized Bankai Zanpakutō, demonstrated absolute dominance in the very domain Kiganjō was most skilled in.

This could not be achieved through the abilities of an ice-type Zanpakutō alone!

What's more.

Bai Ye was only using Shikai!

If he were to use Bankai…

At this thought, even Hirako Shinji couldn't help but marvel at Bai Ye's terrifying strength.

"You're suggesting Bai Ye possesses other abilities? And can integrate them into his Zanpakutō?"

Kyōraku Shunsui nodded, stroking his chin in agreement.

Some exceptionally gifted Soul Reapers could combine Kido, Hakuda, or other techniques with their Zanpakutō's abilities, creating effects greater than the sum of their parts.

Or, they could meld various skills to develop entirely new techniques based on Zanjutsu, Hakuda, and Kido.

Take Shihōin Yoruichi's "Shunkō," for example—a blend of Hakuda, Shunpo, and Kido. Her prowess in close combat ranks among the very best in the entire Gotei 13!

But as for dual-type Zanpakutō?

Such a concept simply doesn't exist in Seireitei's history!

Even as captains, neither Kyōraku nor Hirako had considered this possibility.

At this moment, Shihōin Yoruichi finally arrived, albeit late. Seeing the bloodstains on the ground outside the Maple Pavilion, her heart sank.

She quickly joined up with Kyōraku Shunsui and the others, her face showing a hint of urgency. "Bai Ye, how is Bai Ye?"

"Ha, you're worried about him? You're overthinking it," Kyōraku Shunsui sighed softly.

Looking at Yoruichi, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

He recounted everything that had happened…

Upon learning the details, Shihōin Yoruichi froze in place. Her "little brother Bai Ye" had once again done something earth-shattering.

What kind of response would Captain-Commander Yamamoto and Central 46 come up with this time?