"3rd Seat?"
Nukui was sowhat surprised.
He was very aware of the power behind that Kenatsu. It was definitely not sothing an ordinary 3rd Seat could achieve.
At the very least, a peak Lieutenant might barely manage it. But seeing how easily Sojiro could unleash an attack of that level, his actual strength might even have reached Captain-level.
'A re 3rd Seat with Captain-level strength? Plus the Lieutenants and Captain... just how many Captain-level fighters does the 10th Division have? How powerful is it exactly?'
Nukui rembered that the 10th Division had one captain, two Lieutenants, and two 3rd Seats.
Logically, a Lieutenant's strength should be higher than a 3rd Seat's. So in Nukui's view, since the 10th Division's 3rd Seat had Captain-level strength, the Lieutenants must be even stronger. Calculating this way, including the captain, the 10th Division would have five Captain-level fighters!
"Gulp!"
Imagining the 10th Division might have five Captain-level experts, Nukui couldn't help but swallow nervously.
Unfortunately, Nukui didn't know that while the two 3rd Seats did have Captain-level strength, the two Lieutenants were truly just ordinary Lieutenants.
Rangiku was already Lieutenant before Toshiro joined the 10th Division. After Toshiro beca Captain, he didn't specifically adjust her position.
Momo, though also Lieutenant-level, beca Lieutenant mainly because Toshiro appointed her.
Lieutenants are appointed by the Captain. Without the Captain's order, even if other mbers are stronger than the Lieutenant, they cannot hold that position.
Of course, Sojiro and Ashido weren't the types to crave power anyway. They could have beco Captains long ago, let alone a re Lieutenant position.
'This is bad. In this situation, forget taking or killing Kasumioji Rurichiyo, I might not even be able to escape myself.'
Nukui began to feel anxious.
While Nukui was distracted by his anxiety, Sojiro, who had been facing him, suddenly moved!
Whoosh!
Sojiro's figure flickered, instantly appearing behind Nukui using Shunpo, and slashed diagonally at him.
"Wha-!"
Nukui exclaid, kicking off the ground and lunging forward.
Squelch!
Although he dodged at the critical mont, a long gash remained on his back.
"Ungh..."
Nukui groaned in pain, looking at Sojiro with dread.
"Kenryu-san, Enryu-san, Rurichiyo-sama is an important guest of our Captain. If anything happens to her, Captain will be displeased. So please guard the door well and don't let any enemies in again."
Sojiro signaled to Kenryu and Enryu.
The reason Sojiro had appeared behind Nukui wasn't primarily to attack him, but to force him away from the door.
Rurichiyo was inside. If Nukui recklessly tried to rush in and kill her, Sojiro couldn't be 100% sure he could stop him.
"Thank you, 3rd Seat Sojiro. If you hadn't arrived in ti just now, that enemy might have gotten into Rurichiyo-sama's room."
Kenryu said, still shaken.
Sojiro didn't respond.
With the imdiate threat to Rurichiyo neutralized, it was ti to go all out to capture the enemy.
"Ha!"
Sojiro shouted loudly and charged at Nukui.
Clang, clang, clang, clang!!
The two instantly clashed.
Sojiro was Captain-level. Nukui, as the leader of the Kasumioji Clan's assassination squad, was already quite skilled. Amplified by the Bakkoto, he could also exert Captain-level strength. So for a ti, they were evenly matched.
However, judging by the situation, Sojiro clearly held the advantage. Not only did he calmly handle Nukui's attacks, but he also maneuvered the battle into the air, moving towards the distant sky.
If they fought on the ground, it would cause significant damage to the 10th Division.
Monts later, Sojiro completely lured Nukui out of the 10th Division. They fought fiercely in the air over an open grassy area.
"Ha!"
Sojiro shouted, increasing his power further, completely suppressing Nukui.
High above the 10th Division, with no worries, Sojiro completely let loose.
Clang!
Swords clashed, and Nukui was pushed back again.
But Nukui suddenly laughed.
"Heh heh heh... Do you know why I cooperated with you just now, knowing you wanted to lure out of the 10th Division to fight?"
Nukui sneered.
"Heh, putting on a mysterious act!"
Sojiro scoffed disdainfully and directly charged forward.
"Hmph!"
Nukui snorted coldly and suddenly aid the mirror on his Bakkoto at Sojiro. A dazzling light instantly flared.
In an instant, Sojiro's movent halted, as if frozen in place.
However, Nukui did not rush forward to kill him. Instead, he turned to flee.
From their earlier exchange, Nukui knew Sojiro was very powerful. That attack could only stop him for an instant. Taking advantage of that split-second gap to kill him would be extrely difficult.
Currently, Nukui's priority was to escape, not fight to the death with Sojiro.
Otherwise, once the 10th Division's 'five' Captain-level fighters arrived, he believed he wouldn't even have a chance to flee.
But just as Nukui turned to leave, Sojiro's body suddenly erupted with powerful Reiatsu, and he began moving again.
Whoosh!"
Sojiro used Shunpo and instantly intercepted Nukui.
"Tch!"
Frustrated and helpless, Nukui turned back to face him.
Squelch!
Blood blossod as Sojiro carved a deep wound on Nukui's chest.
"Damn you..."
In desperation, Nukui again aid his Bakkoto's mirror at Sojiro.
"Hmph, do you think the sa trick will work on twice?"
Sojiro was completely unconcerned by Nukui's action.
"Heh, who knows?"
Nukui said noncommittally.
The next instant, the blinding light flared again.
But Sojiro had already vanished, avoiding the light.
"Ha!"
Sojiro suddenly appeared above Nukui and, using his descending montum, struck down with invincible force.
"Hmph! I've been waiting for you!"
Nukui sneered, suddenly leaning backward. The Bakkoto in his hand once again emitted a blinding white light.
"Ugh..."
Sojiro instinctively closed his eyes. Then he felt a powerful pull, and his body was involuntarily sucked into sowhere.
Inside a space of swirling, illusory colors, Sojiro slowly opened his eyes.
"Where is this?"
Sojiro asked puzzledly.
"Hmm? It's you!"
Sojiro suddenly saw Nukui standing not far away.
But just as he was about to move against him, he found his body unable to move!
"What! What's going on?"
Sojiro struggled forcefully, but to no avail.
"Don't waste your effort. Once sealed in this mirror world, you cannot move at all."
Nukui said indifferently.
"Hmph. If you hadn't kept entangling , you wouldn't have to die now."
Nukui walked towards Sojiro, step by step, holding his Bakkoto.
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