Kyoya wasn't lying when he said he was fortunate that his achievement reward was the Pika Pika no Mi.
Almost every transmigrator possesses an abnormal level of 'persecution anxiety'.
Especially those who know about the impending great calamity… the sense of urgency in their hearts is indescribable to outsiders.
Having the Pika Pika no Mi as his Zanpakuto, among other things, vastly improved Kyoya's survival capabilities, giving him a greater sense of security.
Whether he could win a fight was one thing-
But being able to escape gave him much more confidence.
It was precisely because of this that Kyoya could gradually develop his own 'presence' step by step.
Therefore, earlier, when Kyoya conceded defeat, he didn't rely on his superior strength to force Borsalino to submit again but allowed Borsalino to make his own choice.
However, what surprised Kyoya was that even though he didn't subdue Borsalino through sheer power, his own charisma genuinely won Borsalino over, prompting his return to his Inner World.
After calming his emotions, Kyoya didn't linger and hurried towards the 11th Division's barracks.
His battle with Borsalino had taken quite some time. He figured Koga must be getting impatient.
"Captain Kyoya!"
"Captain-sama!"
When Kyoya appeared at the 11th Division, he was met with the admiring gazes of everyone there.
Although Kyoya and Zaraki fought periodically, allowing everyone to appreciate the gap between themselves, sensing Kyoya's battling Reiatsu always filled the Shinigami of the 11th Division with a sense of pride.
This was their 'strongest' Captain.
No matter how powerful the enemy, if Kyoya took action, there was nothing that couldn't be resolved.
"Everyone, you've worked hard."
Facing their enthusiasm, Kyoya responded with a smile and the most sincere acknowledgment.
"Captain Kyoya."
"Sorry to have kept you waiting, Koga, and Haruko-san."
Upon arriving at the Captain's office and seeing Koga and Haruko, Kyoya immediately apologized to Koga.
"Not at all, Captain Kyoya."
"We only just arrived at the 11th Division a short while ago."
Koga shook his head.
The battle where Kyoya's Reiatsu erupted moments ago… others might not know, but how could Koga not know?
Zanpakuto, whose battle desires were amplified by Muramasa, most wanted to fight their masters upon materialization to vent their dissatisfaction.
The fact that Borsalino had stayed by his side for over three months, suppressing this dissatisfaction and battle desire for so long, surprised even Koga.
If all Shinigami's Zanpakuto possessed the capability of Kyoya's Zanpakuto, then the ability of Koga's Zanpakuto's Bankai might not only fail to subjugate other Shinigami's Zanpakuto for his own use but could instead give the enemy an extra Zanpakuto ally.
The Zanpakuto of Captains, even if their strength doesn't match their masters', still possess Captain-level power.
Koga had seen Borsalino's capabilities firsthand.
To hold off Yamamoto in Shikai State for so long, preventing him from pursuing, was something many Captains couldn't achieve.
That Kyoya could end the battle so quickly, defeat Borsalino, and force his submission, gave Koga a deeper understanding of Kyoya's strength.
"Have you packed all your belongings?"
Seeing that Koga and Haruko weren't carrying much, Kyoya reminded them: "Koga, you should know that although Captain Kuchiki and Captain-Commander have taken a step back, they are absolutely serious about you leaving the Seireitei."
"The sooner we leave the Seireitei, the sooner they can feel at ease."
"Rukongai is not like the Seireitei, supplies there are very scarce."
"If you don't bring more things, life might be very difficult."
Although Koga was born in the Rukongai, after entering the Seireitei, he hardly experienced any hardship.
Later, he even became the son-in-law of the Kuchiki Clan, groomed by Ginrei as the future head of the Kuchiki Clan and candidate for Captain of the 6th Division.
For him to suddenly return to the Rukongai, the disparity in living conditions would likely give Koga plenty to think about.
As for Haruko, it goes without saying.
As the eldest daughter of the Kuchiki Clan's head, a life of luxury was an understatement.
If Koga could still somewhat adapt to life in the Rukongai, for Haruko, it would be like falling from heaven into hell.
Whether Koga could persevere was something Kyoya wasn't worried about.
He was concerned that Koga might doubt his decision to bring Haruko to the Rukongai if he couldn't provide her with a better life there.
Kyoya carefully explained the current situation in the Rukongai to Koga and Haruko.
"Koga, even the district closest to the Seireitei in the Rukongai simply cannot compare to the poorest within the Seireitei."
"It is precisely because of this that I want to build a new city in the Rukongai."
"Before the city is completed, the Rukongai simply doesn't have living conditions like those in the Seireitei."
"You yourself might be fine, but Haruko-san will probably need some time to adapt."
"So, I think you should bring more items that Haruko-san needs to help her gradually adapt to life outside the Seireitei."
Hearing this, Koga realized his oversight.
"Koga, I can manage."
"Haruko-san, I don't doubt your will."
Seeing Haruko's insistence, Kyoya said lightly, "However, I believe a comfortable life can allow you to show more natural smiles."
"This should also be what Koga most wants to do."
"While Koga prepares these supplies, Haruko-san, you can go say goodbye to Byakuya."
"After all, once Koga leaves, the heavy responsibilities of the Kuchiki Clan and the 6th Division will fall upon Byakuya."
"Perhaps this might be the last time you see a smile on Byakuya's face."
Kyoya wasn't speaking nonsense.
The head of the Kuchiki Clan does not show emotion.
Even Koga, when he was the 'heir of the Kuchiki Clan', showed little expression outwardly.
Once Byakuya is groomed by Ginrei as the successor, he will undoubtedly develop the same stoic expression as Ginrei in the future.
Haruko turned her gaze to Koga.
She felt great affection for her nephew.
Especially before she and Koga had children of their own, she had treated Byakuya as her own child.
The thought of Byakuya having to shoulder the responsibilities of the Kuchiki Clan and the duties of the 6th Division in the future made Haruko feel uneasy.
"Don't worry, Haruko."
Koga smiled reassuringly, "Give Byakuya some confidence."
"Captain Kyoya said it himself: Byakuya is exceptionally talented."
"He will definitely manage, and do even better than I could!"
Although Koga didn't truly believe Byakuya could surpass him, it didn't stop him from using this reasoning to comfort Haruko.
"Captain Kyoya, I'll go prepare some things first. I'll leave Haruko in your care for now."
"Mmm, don't take too long, Koga."
"We should best leave the Seireitei before nightfall today."
"Understood."
...
"Establishing a city like the Seireitei?"
In the 8th Division's barracks, Kyoraku casually tossed his woven hat onto the table and walked to the window, looking out beyond the Seireitei.
Although Kyoraku's vision couldn't penetrate half the Seireitei, it didn't stop him from silently calculating the potential changes Kyoya's actions might bring.
First, Kyoraku respected Kyoya's ambition.
But regarding whether Kyoya could truly create a city in the Rukongai that could rival the Seireitei, Kyoraku held little hope.
The existence of the Seireitei wasn't something Shinigami could create.
It was a city forged million years ago by the traitorous ancestors of the Five Great Noble Families using the Soul King's power.
The Sekkiseki barrier enveloping the entire Seireitei hides its spatial coordinates and spiritual signature, preventing those outside from directly locating it.
Additionally, the Sekkiseki can withstand powerful Reiatsu Attacks, and even Captain-level figures find it difficult to damage.
Furthermore, surrounding the Seireitei are countless massive walls of Seireiheki, each over ten meters high.
Normally, these walls remain hidden in the sky around the Seireitei's borders.
Once the Seireitei is invaded, these stone walls descend from the sky, completely encircling the Seireitei, leaving only four gates for entry and exit.
Without a Sekkiseki and Seireiheki, a city built in the Rukongai would, due to its large population, attract more Hollows from Hueco Mundo to come hunting, leading to frequent Hollow attacks on its residents.
Under these circumstances, Kyoya simply couldn't create a second Seireitei.
Of course, if Kyoya did succeed in building a city, it would indeed, as he said, give the people of the Rukongai another option besides the Seireitei.
This would help enhance the sense of security and well-being for Rukongai's residents.
Additionally, what made Kyoraku skeptical was the location of the Seireitei.
The Seireitei wasn't built on a randomly chosen area.
Above the Seireitei floats the [Soul King Palace].
Shinigami's Zanpakuto and Shihakusho all originate from the Soul King Palace.
Without Zanpakuto and Shihakusho, the people trained in the city Kyoya creates would be significantly weaker than proper Shinigami who possess them.
In such a case, the city Kyoya creates simply cannot pose a threat to the Seireitei.
'But is Captain Kyoya that superficial?'
Kyoraku didn't believe that what he could see, Kyoya would overlook.
After all, Kyoya knew about Kirio's promotion to the Zero Division.
Before doing anything, Kyoya wouldn't fail to consider the Zero Division.
'Is it simply shining for a dream, or does Captain Kyoya have deeper plans?'
Kyoraku sighed.
"So troublesome..."
He hoped things wouldn't develop as he feared...
Watching Kyoya leave the 11th Division with his uncle and aunt, Byakuya's gaze was complex.
When he was young, he didn't understand. Byakuya only found that annoying cat demon, Shihoin Yoruichi, who loved to tease him, utterly detestable.
But after Byakuya learned about the difficulties the Kuchiki Clan faced, he could understand why his grandfather did everything he did, and what Yoruichi's frequent appearances at the Kuchiki Clan's residence back then truly meant.
It was a pity that, at that time, Byakuya could do nothing about it.
He lacked the power to change anything.
Later, when Koga entered the Kuchiki Clan, and as he gradually revealed his talent, becoming Ginrei's son-in-law, the Kuchiki Clan's crisis was alleviated.
Therefore, Byakuya held no resentment towards his grandfather for having him join the 11th Division.
On the contrary, it suited Byakuya's wishes better.
In the 11th Division, completely free from the heavy burden of the Kuchiki Clan's responsibilities, Byakuya lived each day in fulfillment, and his strength improved significantly.
He never imagined that, in the end, the responsibility for the Kuchiki Clan would still fall on him.
However, compared to over a decade ago, the current Byakuya possessed the strength to set his grandfather's mind at ease.
"Thinking about something?"
Kyoya's voice sounded beside Byakuya's ear, startling him greatly.
"Kyoya-sensei?"
"Weren't you just heading to the Rukongai with Uncle and Aunt? Why are you still here?"
"Oh, this is just one application of my Zanpakuto's ability."
Kyoya crossed his arms, standing beside Byakuya: "I can use Reiatsu to create clones under my control. Although their strength is considerably less than my own, their practicality is very satisfying to me."
"Clones?"
"There's actually such an ability?"
Byakuya was stunned.
'Kyoya-sensei's Zanpakuto was already the strongest Light-type Zanpakuto.'
'And it could also create clones?'
'Did that leave any room for others to compete?'
"Truly worthy of being a Zanpakuto of the Strongest Series..."
A trace of envy flashed in Byakuya's eyes.
A Zanpakuto of the Strongest Series meant it had the potential to grow to the level of Yamamoto.
Although whether a Shinigami could fully realize their Zanpakuto's potential remained unknown, no matter how weak, a Shinigami possessing a Strongest Series Zanpakuto could still grow to be in the first tier below the Captain-Commander.
"What are you envying?"
Thud-
Kyoya reached out and gave Kuchiki Byakuya's back a firm pat, "Your Senbonzakura is also a Zanpakuto of the Strongest Series, isn't it?"
"What?"
Byakuya looked up sharply, "Sensei, you mustn't joke about that."
"I've never heard that Senbonzakura was among the names of the Strongest Series Zanpakuto in the history of the Soul Society!"