Zaraki always wanted to defeat Aozaki Reiji, and even challenged him many times!
The most crucial thing was that as Vice-Captains, Ichimaru Gin and Hitsugaya Tōshirō were busy to death every day.
But he usually did nothing!
This was the information Kifune learned, and from it, he drew a conclusion—
Zaraki had no power.
He was sidelined, and he was bound to be at odds with Aozaki Reiji!
"Vice-Captain Zaraki seems a bit bored."
"Normally, when Captain Aozaki isn't in the Squad, doesn't he hand over the Squad duties to the Vice-Captain to handle?"
"I just came out of the office area and saw Vice-Captain Ichimaru and Vice-Captain Hitsugaya looking very busy in the office."
Kifune deliberately steered the conversation to Aozaki Reiji, as well as to Ichimaru Gin and Hitsugaya Tōshirō, who were also Vice-Captains.
He looked at Zaraki, a smile playing on his lips.
This was his first target.
This was a Shinigami who could learn by Yamamoto's side!
Although it wasn't a master-disciple relationship.
But to be valued and personally taught by Yamamoto, he was definitely not a simple person.
If they could successfully turn him, then they would undoubtedly gain a great helper!
"What exactly are you talking about?"
Zaraki tilted his head, saying impatiently.
This fragile guy, where did he come from, a comedian?
He suddenly jumped out and said a bunch of boring things.
It was really annoying!
If it wasn't for Aozaki Reiji's order not to casually cut down comrades.
He really wanted to cut this guy who was disturbing his training to death with one slash!
"Don't you think Captain Aozaki is too biased?"
Kifune's lips curved slightly upward, his entire face almost hidden in the darkness.
"Even though Vice-Captain Hitsugaya is still a child, he can become a Vice-Captain and handle Squad duties."
"Don't you think this kind of thing is too strange?"
"If I remember correctly, Vice-Captain Ichimaru and Vice-Captain Hitsugaya already had a very good relationship with Captain Aozaki, right?"
"Perhaps, the way things are now is because their relationship is too good, it's not impossible."
Towards the end, Kifune's tone became heavy, looking like he was speaking earnestly.
In the past, he used to instigate others like this, and then manipulate their psychology.
Making them willingly do things for him…
And next, Zaraki, this Shinigami valued by the Captain-Commander, would soon be at his mercy.
"Too good of a relationship?"
Zaraki's gaze looked over, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.
Meeting Zaraki's gaze, a trace of surprise couldn't help but flash in Kifune's eyes.
This man finally put his attention on him!
This was a good start!
"Vice-Captain Zaraki, have you really never doubted your current situation, how it came to be like this?"
Kifune's tone became serious, his eyes deep.
His words were like questioning Zaraki.
"When Captain Aozaki is not around, it's always Vice-Captain Ichimaru and Vice-Captain Hitsugaya who manage the Squad."
"You are also a Vice-Captain, but it seems like the Squad has nothing to do with you at all, and it's only when there's a mission that it's your turn to participate."
"And every mission is so dangerous, almost every time there will be a powerful opponent, don't you feel strange at all?"
"These things, have you never thought about the reasons behind them?"
"What's there to think about?"
Zaraki looked bewildered, seemingly finding his questions very strange.
Not having to manage anything, only needing to fight and improve his strength, wasn't this a good thing?
"What?"
Hearing Zaraki's words, Kifune slowly formed a question mark.
You are the one who is a Vice-Captain but has no rightful power!
Why don't you care at all?
For Kifune, this greedy fellow, he completely couldn't understand Zaraki's thought process.
"Is there anything wrong?"
Zaraki looked at Kifune strangely.
This directly left Kifune speechless.
He looked at the man in front of him in disbelief.
Did this man have no desire for power at all?
Other Squad members were fine, they hadn't reached this position.
But Zaraki, as a Vice-Captain, didn't have any of the power he deserved.
He wasn't angry at all, didn't he feel it was unfair?
Kifune felt his worldview was about to be overturned.
He couldn't help but ask loudly:
"But don't you think this is Aozaki Reiji's distrust of you?"
"His behavior simply doesn't put you in his eyes!"
"As long as you listen to me…"
Kifune spoke excitedly, but suddenly felt a sharp pain in his shoulder.
Blood splattered.
He knelt on one knee, making a "hissing" sound, his shoulder bone actually fractured.
The intense pain made the corner of his mouth twitch uncontrollably.
However, this was not the end.
Immediately after, a chilling cold air rushed straight to his head, bringing endless fear.
This killing intent, as if dragging one into a bottomless abyss!
He realized the other party had murderous intent!
"Blah blah blah, blah blah blah… What exactly are you talking about?"
Zaraki stood on high ground, looking down at him expressionlessly.
"You said a bunch of boring nonsense, and I didn't understand a single word!"
"Saying so much, it turns out you want me to listen to you, so you came to challenge me."
"Since that's the case, why not just slash directly?"
This guy was simply a madman!
Who would draw their sword and slash someone without a word?!
Moreover, he was slashing a fellow Squad member.
Simply outrageous!
Kifune's mindset completely collapsed.
He originally wanted to instigate a conflict between Zaraki and Aozaki Reiji, but he didn't expect it to be a wrong choice from the start.
He simply didn't have a rift with Aozaki Reiji.
It was right not to give power to a madman like him!
"Boss told me not to casually attack teammates."
In Kifune's surprised gaze, Zaraki slowly said.
Then, another slash was aimed at Kifune's chest.
"But, this time you challenged me first, so I should be able to cut, right?"
Whoosh—
With a sharp sound of air being torn, the serrated long sword drew a cold arc in the air.
As the blade light flickered, it couldn't help but send shivers down one's spine.
The next moment, Only a piercing scream could be heard, chilling to the bone.
Kifune flew backward like a kite with a broken string, a hideous and terrifying gash splitting open on his chest, blood gushing out.
His eyes were filled with despair and regret, and he secretly regretted in his heart:
"I shouldn't have come, I really shouldn't have come this time, where did Shūsuke Amagai go, hurry and save me…"
The man in front of him was not a normal person at all, but a complete madman!
At this moment, Kifune's vision began to blur.
A large amount of blood poured out from the wound, and his body gradually lost sensation.
Due to excessive blood loss and severe pain, his consciousness rapidly blurred, eventually falling into a coma.
"Tsk, that guy actually had the guts to challenge Zaraki."
Not far away, Ikkaku Madarame stood with his arms crossed, a playful smile on his face.
"Go, Zaraki!"
Next to him, Kusajishi Yachiru raised her hands high, shouting excitedly.
"Don't egg him on anymore. If you keep egging him on, that guy will probably be cut to death by Zaraki, right?"
Yumichika Ayasegawa shook his head helplessly.
The next second, With a whoosh, Shūsuke Amagai appeared on the training ground.
He glanced at Kifune, the muscles on his face twitching slightly, a hint of shock and anger flashing in his eyes.
However, all of this lasted only for a moment.
He quickly regained his composure, his face becoming extremely worried.
Shūsuke Amagai knelt down and quickly helped Kifune up, leaning him against the wall to stop the bleeding.
After a while, he let go of his hand and bandaged Kifune's wound with strips of cloth torn from his clothes.
After doing all this, Shūsuke Amagai sighed softly, stood up, and frowned as he looked at the scene before him.