Chapter 21: Chapter 21: Hitsugaya Toushirou
Crackle—Boom! Yu Mikami's Lightning Slash collided fiercely with Jidanbō's Jūppon Jidan Daisai in mid-air. Yu Mikami's body was driven into the ground, while Jidanbō staggered back a few steps!
"Damn! That's some serious strength!"
Feeling his hands slightly numb, Yu Mikami cursed under his breath, then leapt out of the ground, seeing Jidanbō's astonished expression once more and calmly said, "There's still one last strike!"
"How... how is it possible that you're not hurt at all?"
Seeing Yu Mikami emerge unscathed, Jidanbō couldn't hide his shock and exclaimed!
"Hehe... I'm waiting for your last strike!"
Yu Mikami laughed lightly and continued speaking to Jidanbō!
"Ah... hahaha... I don't think that's necessary. Kid, your strength surpasses mine. There's no need to continue. I concede; I'll take you inside!"
Upon hearing this, Jidanbō gave an awkward smile and admitted openly, knowing that after Yu Mikami withstood his strongest attack, he was no match for him!
"Hmph~ Who's causing trouble here?"
Just as Yu Mikami was about to sheathe his sword, a cold, youthful voice called out from the West Gate entrance!
"It's... it's Captain Hitsugaya..."
Hearing the cold voice, Jidanbō turned back and shouted with reverence upon seeing who it was!
At the gate stood Hitsugaya, exuding an imposing presence in his captain's Haori. However, Yu Mikami's attention was drawn even more to the beautiful woman beside Hitsugaya!
Seeing Rangiku Matsumoto in person, Yu Mikami was struck by her stunning beauty! Her golden curls, tall and slender figure, gray-blue eyes, and the enticing black mole on her chin left Yu Mikami in awe of how such a divine creation could exist. Particularly, the ample bust of Rangiku Matsumoto made Yu Mikami involuntarily feel an intense attraction!
"Rangiku Matsumoto! I must have you..."
Swallowing hard, Yu Mikami silently vowed to himself. How could he, as a transmigrator, pass up such an enchanting woman?
"Who are you, and why are you causing trouble here?"
It wasn't until Hitsugaya's cold, arrogant voice echoed in his ear again that Yu Mikami snapped out of his amazement at Rangiku Matsumoto's beauty. Turning, he immediately saw Hitsugaya looking at him with a haughty expression, which instantly irritated Yu Mikami!
"Hmph! I'm just a drifter from Soul Street. Who are you? I've come here simply to enter Seireitei and join the Gotei 13!"
Yu Mikami retorted with a snort!
Hearing Yu Mikami's impertinence, Hitsugaya raised an eyebrow, unused to being spoken to like that, especially by a mere civilian from Soul Street!
"Hehe..."
Beside Hitsugaya, Rangiku Matsumoto couldn't help but stifle a laugh. It was rare to see someone so boldly defy Hitsugaya, and she gave Yu Mikami an intrigued glance!
"Hmm... he's actually more handsome than Gin? Captain must be annoyed by this, hehe..."
After taking a good look at Yu Mikami, Rangiku Matsumoto chuckled inwardly again!
"I am Hitsugaya Toushirou, Captain of the 10th Division of the Gotei 13! You wish to join the Gotei 13? Don't you know we're no longer recruiting externally?"
Raising an eyebrow, Hitsugaya quickly retorted back at Yu Mikami!
"Is that so?"
Yu Mikami was taken aback upon hearing that direct recruitment was no longer possible. It seemed he would have to enter the Shin'o Academy and graduate to join the Gotei 13!
"Then I want to enter the Shin'o Academy!"
Yu Mikami quickly responded!
"Sorry! The enrollment period for Shin'o Academy has already ended this year. You should leave now, or I'll arrest you for disturbing Seireitei!"
Although Hitsugaya's words sounded apologetic, his tone was filled with cold amusement!
"Hehe! The Captain really is a young man, throwing a young man's tantrum..."
Hearing Hitsugaya's response, Rangiku Matsumoto inwardly laughed!
"Hello, little brother! I'm Rangiku Matsumoto, Lieutenant of the 10th Division. What the Captain said is true; the enrollment period for Shin'o Academy just ended. You should come back next year, little brother!"
Although she found the situation amusing, Rangiku Matsumoto stepped in to support Hitsugaya's words, which were indeed the truth!
"Damn! I didn't realize there were so many rules to sneak into Seireitei..."
Hearing this, Yu Mikami cursed silently to himself, but asking Yu Mikami to come back next year? No way! Yu Mikami couldn't believe that as a Lieutenant-level Shinigami, Old Man Yamamoto wouldn't recruit him. All he needed was to get the attention of another Captain or Yamamoto himself!
"I'm determined to get in today. What can you do about it?"
With that, Yu Mikami arrogantly challenged Hitsugaya. Even with only Shikai, Yu Mikami, possessing Shunpo speed and Steel Skin, wasn't afraid of Hitsugaya, a Captain who had only recently mastered Bankai! Moreover, in Seireitei, Captains are not allowed to use Bankai without permission!
Yu Mikami pointed his imposing Thunder Slash at Hitsugaya, his gaze clearly indicating to Hitsugaya that Yu Mikami didn't consider him a threat.
"Then I'll show you that Seireitei is not a place where you can cause trouble!"
Hitsugaya had never been subjected to such a disdainful look from Yu Mikami before and immediately responded with a cold snort, his figure suddenly vanishing!
"Hehe... I've been waiting for you to make a move!"
Yu Mikami smirked coldly, thinking to himself, as he raised his Thunder Slash and swung it to the right!
Clang—Yu Mikami's blade clashed with Hitsugaya's as he appeared in that very spot, their Zanpakutō and Thunder Slash colliding with a resounding metallic ring!
"How is this possible?"
Hitsugaya stared in shock at Yu Mikami, who had blocked his attack. His expression quickly turned serious, recognizing Yu Mikami's strength in just one exchange, prompting him to be more cautious!
"Lightning Slash!"
However, Yu Mikami gave Hitsugaya no time to ponder further, as he unleashed Lightning Slash. The dark red lightning-covered Thunder Slash struck down towards Hitsugaya!
Crackle—Boom!
Caught off guard, Hitsugaya was blasted away by Yu Mikami's attack, with strands of dark red lightning still lingering and swirling around Hitsugaya's Zanpakutō!
"So... powerful..."
This thought simultaneously crossed the minds of Rangiku Matsumoto and Jidanbō. They hadn't expected Yu Mikami to be able to push Hitsugaya back! Although it was clear Hitsugaya hadn't used his full strength, the fact that Yu Mikami still managed to push him back was impressive!
"Lightning..."
Having witnessed Yu Mikami's Zanpakutō ability, Hitsugaya was quietly impressed. He then looked up at Yu Mikami and asked, "What is your name?"
"Yu Mikami! Why? Are you going to let me in because you can't beat me?"
Yu Mikami was momentarily surprised when Hitsugaya asked his name, then laughed heartily!
"Hmph~ I just wanted to know the name of the person I'm going to defeat!"
Hitsugaya raised an eyebrow again and coldly snorted!
"Sit upon the frosted heavens, Hyōrinmaru!"
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