Restricted Death

Chapter 110 Only One Sword is Needed

The third day of the exchange conference is also the final showdown.

Half of the players participating in the duel are vice-captains, and the rest, even if they are not from the squads, are elites from their respective squads. Their strength is either not much different from that of the vice-captains, or not inferior to that of the vice-captains.

The fifth seat of the first division is Hokusai Tsukasa, the vice-captain of the second division is Omaeda Kichiyo, the third seat of the third division is Togakushi Riku, the third seat of the fourth division is Tachigawa Nobu, the vice-captain of the fifth division is Ichimaru Gin, the third seat of the sixth division is Saito Hisaya, the vice-captain of the seventh division is Sheba Tetsuzaemon, the third seat of the eighth division is Enjoji Tatsufusa, the third seat of the ninth division is Uchida Takashi, the vice-captain of the tenth division is Matsumoto Rangiku, the fifth seat of the eleventh division is Ayasegawa Mikioka, the vice-captain of the twelfth division is Nikon Mune, and the third seat of the thirteenth division is Kotsubaki Sentaro.

According to the ranking of the total wins of each team in the first two games, the 10th team is currently ranked first with 17 wins, and the 11th team is second with 15 wins.

The Sixth Division ranked seventh with ten wins.

The fourth division team is last in the standings with four wins.

The number of people coming to watch the game today was obviously much greater than yesterday, and each team also brought more people.

After all, battles between vice-captains and high-ranking officers are rare.

Before the game officially started, the captains were chatting among themselves in the captain's seat.

"If you don't perform well on stage later, I'll chop off every bit of fat from your body and feed it to the dogs."

The captain of the second division, Soi Fong, is threatening and intimidating her lieutenant.

Omaeda looked aggrieved: "Captain, those other people are no pushovers either, including the one from Squad 6. Even if you force me to win, I don't have the strength to do that!"

Soi-Fong's pretty face snorted coldly, "Currently, the Second Division is ranked third. If you drop down the ranking, I'll show you how I'll deal with you!"

Omaeda couldn't help but shudder. Although it was impossible for his captain to really skin him alive, it was very likely that he would suffer inhuman treatment if he didn't perform well.

He glanced at the giant cloth on the field with the names of the contestants written on it, estimating which ones he was confident of winning and which ones were basically doomed to fail.

Fortunately, after looking around, I feel that only the fifth team can definitely beat me.

Meanwhile, Kyoraku Shunsui was asking Ichimaru Gin, who was sitting next to Aizen, "How's your Bankai training going?"

The fact that Gin Ichimaru had acquired Bankai was no secret among the captains, and the captains already regarded Gin Ichimaru as one of their future members.

It just fills the vacancy in the third squad.

Ichimaru Gin smiled and replied, "I'm still working hard on my training."

The practice of Bankai is not something that can be achieved overnight. Even if you have learned it, it will take several years to master its use.

Currently, the Gotei 13 are just waiting for Gin Ichimaru to master Bankai.

Kyoraku Shunsui teased, "Honestly, isn't it a bit of a bully for you to come to this exchange meeting?"

Ichimaru Gin's smile remained undimmed: "Captain Aizen asked me to join."

Aizen smiled gently: "As I said before, our division currently has a funding gap. It would be best if we could take this opportunity to fill it."

While a few people were chatting, Matsumoto Rangiku was also looking over here, and there was a hint of complexity in her calm eyes.

I wonder how you'll face me if we meet on the court later...

She laid her Zanpakutō flat on her lap, one hand gently stroking the hilt.

At this moment, Xin was sitting quietly beside Unohana Retsu, who maintained a dignified and gentle smile on his face, waiting for the duel to officially begin.

Captain Yamamoto suddenly whispered something to Chief Suzuki Chojiro beside him.

Afterwards, Suzu Chojiro came to Unohana Retsu's side and whispered, "Captain Unohana, there may be serious injuries during the sparring. Please make some preparations for this."

Unohana Retsu said softly, "Don't worry, the letter has already been prepared."

Upon hearing this, Chojiro Suzuki glanced at the letter beside him, nodded, and then said, "Also, if the battle becomes too intense and difficult to stop, which could endanger lives, the other captains will need to intervene in time."

After he finished speaking to Unohana Retsu, he went on to convey his instructions to the other captains.

At this time, Tohru Yuin walked to the center of the field again, and the surroundings instantly became quiet.

At this moment, Xin suddenly whispered to Unohana Retsu, "Captain, it's about to begin. Won't you give me some words of encouragement?"

Unohana Retsu smiled and glanced at him out of the corner of her eye: "What?"

Xin chuckled and said, "For example, 'Don't let me down'. I just faintly heard Captain Soi-Fong encouraging her lieutenant."

Unohana Retsu heard this but said slowly: "At least let me have hope in you first."

Tohru Yuin quickly read out the rules of the competition, and then asked the contestants below if anyone was willing to be the first to defend the ring.

After two days of competition, everyone has become familiar with the rules of this competition. The first one to go on stage will always suffer a loss because the opponents they face are all full of energy.

Shin stood up with the ordinary shallow sword in his hand, and whispered something to Unohana Retsu.

"I wonder if after today, I can make you look forward to me even more like this."

The first person to come on stage to defend the ring was Nobuyuki Tachigawa from the Fourth Division.

The captains all looked calm when they saw this scene, but the other ordinary team members looked at each other in confusion.

Shin glanced around the room and caught a glimpse of many familiar eyes, including Hisagi Shuhei, Kanizawa, Kasumioji Kogoro, and others.

Finally, he fixed his gaze on one person.

The third seat of the Sixth Division, Saito Hisaya.

This person was also born into a noble family. The Saito family was a subsidiary family of the Kuchiki family. It was said that the first captain of the Sixth Division a thousand years ago also had the surname Saito.

Being stared at by Nobu, Saito Hisaya frowned instantly. He whispered to Kuchiki Byakuya beside him, "Captain?"

Kuchiki Byakuya, however, had a calm expression and said nothing.

Xin's gaze also made the other vice-captains and officials temporarily give up the idea of ​​going on stage.

Saito Hisaya finally stood up and walked step by step to the center of the field.

"Assistant Saito Hisaya, the Third Lieutenant of the Sixth Division, please teach me."

Saito Hisaya looks like a middle-aged man. He is not tall and has a rather cold face. After Kuchiki Byakuya was promoted from vice-captain to captain, he was not promoted from the third seat to vice-captain.

Xin's mouth curled up slightly, and he responded with a smile: "Fourth Division Tachigawa Xin, I'm sorry, I might have been a little heavy-handed, Mr. Saito, don't you mind?"

Saito Hisaya's face darkened. These words naturally sounded like a provocation.

He naturally knew about this Tachigawa Nobu. He was already quite famous before he graduated. As a subsidiary family of the Kuchiki family, he naturally knew that the daughter of the Kuchiki family was currently serving as the president of the student union in the Spiritual Arts Academy.

Because of this relationship, Saito Hisaya initially felt that a talented person like Tachikawa Nobuyuki was worth associating with.

You know, there are not many people who can catch the attention of their Sixth Division.

After Kotetsu Yuune retreated, Saito Hisaya slowly drew out his Zanpakuto and assumed a fighting stance.

Xin's smile remained undimmed, but he simply stood there calmly, seemingly waiting for the opponent to attack. The surroundings grew increasingly quiet. Saito Hisaya's face darkened as he suddenly raised his hand: "Hadao No. 31: Red Fire Cannon!"

The center of the high-temperature flame was faintly white, and the place where Yu Xin was located exploded. The flames were accompanied by smoke and dust, which made everyone shudder with fear. They did not see Xin Yu dodge in the magical ghost way!
Saito Hisaya stared at the direction of the smoke. He couldn't believe that his attack was so easy to succeed. A white beam of lightning suddenly shot out from the gray smoke. Fortunately, Saito Hisaya remained alert and managed to avoid the white lightning.

However, this beam of lightning suddenly changed direction when it was about to shoot out of the venue, and finally rushed towards the nearest murderous stone pillar.

The spirit particle sensing and guiding devices developed by the 12th Division are placed around the venue. They have a function similar to that of a magnet and can attract strong spirit particles to the murderous stone, thereby avoiding damage to the surrounding audience and venue.

Back in the field, Saito Hisaya looked even worse after dodging the attack, and a vague figure appeared faintly in the smoke. Although he couldn't see it clearly yet, he felt that the other party was still standing there as before, with a sarcastic smile on his face. This made the anger accumulated in his heart burst out immediately, and he attacked with knives in both hands.

And when he rushed into the lingering smoke, he slashed it with a knife.

Ding--

This was the sound of metal clashing, a sound he imagined might happen.

However, the sword actually swung in the air. The wind brought by the sword blew away the remaining smoke, and finally allowed Saito Hisaya to see everything clearly. Xin was standing less than one meter away from him.

He quickly swung his sword again, but Xin easily dodged it.

"So slow."

Xin suddenly spoke, the voice was very soft, so soft that only Saito Hisaya could hear it.

Stupid!
The next moment, a chilling light flashed across his eyes, and blood spurted out. Saito Hisaya felt a piercing pain in his arm, and he could no longer exert any strength, and his Zanpakuto fell directly to the ground.

Saito Hisaya stood there in a daze, not coming back to his senses for a long time.

He looked down at his limp right hand and the Zanpakutō lying on the ground.

Just one sword...

Or was it a sword that he didn't even see clearly.

Many people around saw Saito Hisaya standing there motionless, and finally couldn't help but start talking, curious about what had happened.

And here is the captain's seat.

"What's wrong with Saito... Is the winner already decided?"

Omaeda Kichiyo couldn't help but ask.

As fellow aristocrats, he had a pretty good relationship with Saito Sanxi and they could even talk to each other.

Soi Feng, standing by, gave him a blank look before saying, "That sword strike just now might have directly pierced the soul knot in his arm."

"Captain, you saw clearly that he made a move, didn't you?"

Soi Feng didn't respond.

After Saito Hisaya did not move for a long time, Totsu Yuune couldn't help but walk into the field and temporarily interrupted the duel. He checked Saito's arm and was immediately shocked.

The soul knot on his right arm was pierced, which was equivalent to directly crippling one of his hands.

Fortunately, this injury can be healed, it's just a bit troublesome.

However, Saito Hisaya's move was disabled, so the next showdown...

Kotetsu Yuune couldn't help but glance at the letter next to him, thinking that he must have done it on purpose.

Saito looked grim. He knew his situation clearly, but he just couldn't admit defeat.

"Do you want to continue?" Totetsu Yuune asked Saito Hisaya.

“…No need, I lost.”

Saito Hisaya finally spoke, as continuing would only make things worse.

He turned and left the court.

Kotetsu Yuune announced the result to everyone and explained why Saito Hisaya lost.

"I'm sorry, Captain..."

Saito Hisaya ignored the members of the Fourth Division who were walking over, and instead came to Kuchiki Byakuya first.

Kuchiki Byakuya glanced at his still bleeding arm and said, "Go get treated."

It couldn't be such a coincidence that a single strike pierced through the soul knot...

Kuchiki Byakuya frowned secretly. If what happened on the first day was a coincidence, then it would be impossible to happen today.

Does this guy have any grudge against the Sixth Division?
Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake looked at each other in silence. They were also very surprised, perhaps because of Shin's actions, or perhaps because of Shin's strength.

Saito Hisaya, as the third officer, was unable to become an adjutant due to the vacancy of the adjutant position in the 6th Division, which shows that his strength is not yet at the level of a vice-captain.

But he was defeated cleanly with just one blow.

Xin's strength may have surpassed that of an ordinary vice-captain.

Fortunately, the Sixth Division might lose all twelve games today like on the first day, but yesterday's ten consecutive wins prevented the Sixth Division from being at the bottom.

Although the Fourth Division has Tachigawa Nobuyuki and may win more than six games, it is impossible for the Third Division's Togakushi Riku to win five games in today's match.

As long as Team 6 doesn't come last, this exchange meeting will be considered a success.

Xin on the field ignored the shocked or frightened looks around him and swept his gaze over the contestants one by one.

This is just the first of four.

Who are the top few...

As long as we count four more people from the current ranking of the Sixth Division and defeat them all, then all the rest of the team can win five games out of thin air, including the current Third Division.

By then, the final result of this exchange meeting will make Team Six the last one.

The 7th Division's Shooting Range Tetsuzaemon, the 12th Division's Nirvana Dream, the 2nd Division's Omaeda Kichiyo, and the 5th Division's...

Ichimaru Gin.

Ichimaru Gin is definitely the strongest among the other contestants.

In fact, the target of the letter can also be changed to someone else.

For example, against Rangiku Matsumoto and Mikio Ayasegawa, he can also win with more confidence and ease.

However, today's competition was not just for him, some people were there for him.

Xin's gaze finally fixed on the silver-haired man, and at the same moment, the vice-captain of the 5th Division, who always had a smiling face, restrained the somewhat fake smile on his face and slightly opened his eyes.

(End of this chapter)