With Lin Feng's guidance, Rukia and Hinamori Momo quickly learned the names of their Zanpakuto. With the ability of Shikai, they were already qualified to be promoted to seated officers.
The next day, Rukia, dressed in her Shinigami uniform, even triumphantly went to the Spiritual Arts Academy to challenge Abarai Renji to a duel.
The result was unsurprising; Rukia, with her Shikai Sode no Shirayuki, easily won. With just one move, "Some no Mai: Tsukishiro," her area-of-effect freezing technique turned Renji into a large ice sculpture.
Renji, after thawing, looked grim and immediately ran into the mountains to seclude himself for training. His mind was filled with Rukia's words about communicating with one's Zanpakuto to learn its name, and the red-haired idiot seemed to have gained some enlightenment.
The students of the same class who witnessed the duel all praised Rukia's prowess. Some, upon seeing Shikai Sode no Shirayuki, even called her the most beautiful Zanpakuto.
"You are Rukia?"
At this moment, a somewhat incredible voice reached everyone's ears. The volume was not loud, yet it conveyed an impression of elegance.
Rukia shifted her gaze to the source of the voice and saw a male Shinigami with a cold expression.
Upon seeing his attire, everyone immediately realized that this person must be a high-ranking noble residing in the heart of Seireitei.
This handsome male Shinigami wore "Kenseikan," hair ornaments allowed only to high-ranking nobles, on his head and neck, and a seemingly expensive gauze scarf around his neck.
"You resemble my deceased wife greatly. Are you willing to come with me?"
Seeing Rukia, who was identical to Hisana, Kuchiki Byakuya intended to adopt her as his sister. He extended his right hand, awaiting the girl's response.
Rukia frowned, looking at Kuchiki Byakuya, this young master, with some displeasure.
Being suddenly adopted by a great noble felt inexplicable… And for him, she was… what was it? She was… a replacement for his wife!
"Oh my, isn't this Captain Kuchiki of the Sixth Division? What business do you have with my adorable squad member? If you're thinking of making her your little wife, I wouldn't agree."
Just then, Lin Feng suddenly appeared at the school gate. If Kuchiki Byakuya successfully adopted Rukia, Lin Feng would no longer be able to train her as he pleased, so he immediately stepped in to stop him.
"How can a rude person like you defile the glory of a noble? Do you really think that with the Xia Continent Family as your backing, you can act with impunity?"
Kuchiki Byakuya's expression turned ugly. Under the fierce attacks of the Xia Continent Family, his own family's businesses had also suffered a considerable impact.
Moreover, Lin Feng had said such humiliating words in front of everyone today, making Kuchiki Byakuya feel extremely disgraced.
"Sorry, I am indeed acting with impunity, which is why I said that."
Lin Feng spread his hands and suddenly laughed, "And I just realized that the Kuchiki Family, supposedly a model of nobility, is nothing special. Their Family Head is even a mediocre person."
Although Kuchiki Byakuya no longer possessed the impulsiveness and impatience of his youth, having his family's honor trampled upon so casually inevitably angered him.
Byakuya's face was cold as he moved with ghost-like Shunpo, instantly appearing behind Lin Feng. He drew his incredibly sharp Zanpakuto with his right hand and thrust it viciously.
Clang!
Lin Feng did not dodge or evade, standing still. Senbonzakura's blade struck Lin Feng's back but was instead repelled. Kuchiki Byakuya was shocked; his years of Kendo training could not even scratch him.
"Hehe, Captain Kuchiki, are you giving me a back massage?"
Lin Feng turned around and shrugged indifferently. He appeared completely unguarded, yet there were no flaws in his defense.
Byakuya did not get discouraged, speeding up his Shunpo and suddenly thrusting at vulnerable points on the body like the neck and abdomen.
But Lin Feng merely used a single index finger to effortlessly parry his slashes.
Kuchiki Byakuya was greatly astonished. The opponent was clearly a newcomer who had only joined the squad for a little over two years and didn't even know the name of his own Zanpakuto. Yet, no matter how hard he tried, he could not break through the opponent's defense.
"Since that's the case, scatter, Senbonzakura!"
With that, Kuchiki Byakuya's Zanpakuto blade suddenly transformed into thousands of tiny blade fragments. At first glance, they resembled beautiful cherry blossoms. As Byakuya waved his right hand, countless petals rushed towards Lin Feng's body at an extremely fast speed.
"As expected of a noble young master's Shikai, it's as beautiful as a woman."
Lin Feng's body erupted with powerful Reiatsu; a dense Reishi shield alone blocked the opponent's Shikai attack.
"So strong…"
The difference in strength was too great; Senbonzakura was useless in front of Lin Feng.
"Since that's the case… Bankai, Senbonzakura Kageyoshi!"
Suddenly, Byakuya's eyes widened, and a sense of powerlessness washed over him, feeling that Senbonzakura was resisting his command.
"How incredible…"
The students were greatly surprised, not expecting Captain Lin to be so powerful as to disregard other Captains' Shikai.
"Return, Senbonzakura!"
Kuchiki Byakuya forcibly retracted Senbonzakura, his expression grave. However, in the eyes of the other students, this was a sign of his fear of Lin Feng. But under the current circumstances, Kuchiki Byakuya did not dare to act rashly, only leaving a harsh remark before leaving in anger.
"Captain… is it really okay? To provoke other Captains for my sake."
Rukia walked up to her Captain, asking with some concern.
"He and I were never on good terms. Don't worry about such useless things."
Lin Feng didn't explain much, gently rubbing her small head.
Rukia's pretty face flushed. The young girl still didn't know Lin Feng's wicked intentions.
She was originally an orphan abandoned by her sister since childhood, but now being carefully looked after by her Captain, she suddenly felt warmth in her heart…
"Oh, Lin Feng, I've been looking for you for ages…"
Matsumoto Rangiku, who appeared from who knows where, directly wrapped her arms around Lin Feng's neck from behind, as boisterous as ever, pressing her ample chest against Lin Feng's back.
"Lin Feng, didn't we agree to go to the Human World last week? Why didn't you come? You made me unable to use the Senkaimon by myself."
The angry Onee-san jumped onto his back and twisted forcefully: "Lin Feng, are you deliberately avoiding me?"
"Oh, Rangiku, of course I wouldn't avoid you, I was genuinely very busy. But now that I have a secretary, I have a lot of free time."
Hinamori Momo is known as the Tiger of Documents; with her, Lin Feng can completely retire in the Eleventh Division.
"Hmm, speaking of which, the Eleventh Division actually recruited such a cute girl. You wouldn't have any wicked intentions towards her, would you?"
Rangiku only then noticed the petite Rukia beside them, who even had the Eleventh Division's emblem tied to her arm.
"How could that be? Do I look like that kind of person?!"
Lin Feng grabbed the Onee-san's hands and pulled her down.
The blonde Onee-san recalled his flirtatious behavior and said without hesitation, "Yes!"
"Captain! What… what is your relationship, why is she clinging to you?!"
Rukia, whose gaze had been on Lin Feng, saw the suddenly appearing busty Onee-san, and for a moment, her cowlick stood up in shock.
The Onee-san surpassed her in both looks and figure. Especially the two large "balls" swaying on her chest made the flat-chested Rukia feel particularly stung.
However, the next second, Rukia bristled with anger because when she asked who Rangiku was—
The Onee-san pointed to her cheek and said very playfully that she was Lin Feng's mistress. As a result, Rukia looked at Lin Feng with a gaze full of contempt.
Lin Feng secretly sweated; how could this Onee-san change her expression as fast as flipping a book? Didn't she say she didn't mind him having a harem? Why was she causing trouble now?
"Beep beep!!" Suddenly, a loud alarm sounded from the direction of the 1st Division; the Captain Commander was summoning everyone urgently.
After hearing it, Rangiku stuck out her tongue and hurried towards the 1st Division. Lin Feng followed closely, sensing several powerful Reiatsu also rapidly moving towards the 1st Division headquarters.
"Honestly, it's my rare day off today. Why on earth is the Captain Commander calling us?"
Rangiku complained with her arms crossed. When she arrived at the headquarters, aside from Ichimaru Gin, who was on an away mission, and Aizen, almost all the other Captains and Lieutenants were gathered there.
Shunsui and Ukitake also looked bewildered, clearly unaware of the Captain Commander's instructions.
Just then, the 1st Division's Lieutenant Sasakibe walked out, swaying precariously. His pupils were unfocused, and he opened his mouth wide but couldn't utter a single word.
"What happened?… Where is the Captain Commander?"
Komamura stepped forward, asking with concern.
But the next second, Sasakibe, who had a small mustache, directly collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Retsu Unohana immediately stepped forward to examine him, finding that Sasakibe had suffered very severe injuries, and immediately administered Kaido healing.
"The Captain Commander will not be coming!"
Just as the Captains were standing by in full alert, a man wearing a white fur coat walked out from the corner, emitting a strange aura.
Upon hearing this, the Captains' expressions instantly turned ice-cold.
They glared at the man who had suddenly appeared, wishing they could immediately strike him down.
"You bastard, what did you do to Captain Commander Yamamoto?!"
Komamura Shunpo-ed in front of Muramasa.
The nearly three-meter-tall big dog-like man exuded an overwhelming presence.
"Bankai! Tenken Myo-oh!"
As Komamura activated his Bankai, a seventy-meter-tall black-armored samurai abruptly burst out of the Squad Barracks.
The Myo-oh's attack movements synchronized with Komamura's, possessing formidable offensive power.
"Where is Captain Commander Yamamoto? Confess now!"
Komamura roared, adopting a stance that suggested he would smash the opponent into a pulp if they didn't comply.
"Your attack… won't threaten me."
Muramasa disdained the colossal Myo-oh, completely disregarding it.
Komamura was enraged and swung his Zanpakuto at Muramasa.
The Myo-oh's forty-meter-long greatsword also moved, but its target was Komamura.
Boom!
No one would have expected a Zanpakuto to attack its owner.
The big dog-like man, completely unprepared, was directly struck down by the Myo-oh.
"A Zanpakuto attacking its own master?"
"How could such a thing happen?"
"What in the world is going on?"
The Captains all wore expressions of utter shock.
How could such a thing happen? The Myo-oh actually attacked its own master!
Lin Feng naturally knew about Muramasa's ability, but to avoid trouble, he also feigned a deeply furrowed brow.
"This is quite interesting."
Among these Captains, Mayuri Kurotsuchi was the most excited.
He grinned, revealing two rows of large gold teeth.
"Sting all enemies to death, Suzumebachi!"
"Howl, Gray Cat!"
"Burn, Ryujin Jakka!"
The Captains and Lieutenants recited their Shikai commands, but their Zanpakuto did not respond to their calls.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi pulled his Zanpakuto from his pants, and indeed, he couldn't feel a single trace of its spiritual pressure.
Amidst the Captains' panic, Muramasa revealed a triumphant smile and spoke.
"Your Zanpakuto no longer coexist with you.
Under my leadership, the Zanpakuto have been liberated!"
As Muramasa waved his long, slender hands, peculiar ripples spread from his palms.
From within the Shinigami's Zanpakuto, materialized human forms emerged.
There were children with butterfly wings, and warriors clad in full armor.
Various strangely-shaped Zanpakuto ignored their masters' calls and walked directly towards Muramasa.
"Get out of the way, you stinky old hag!"
A young girl with deep red cat ears rudely pushed Rangiku.
"You, you…!"
A vein suddenly popped on the golden-haired Onee-san's forehead.
How could she not recognize her?
This ill-tempered cat-eared girl was none other than her Gray Cat.
"The Shinigami's dominion over Zanpakuto ends tonight.
From now on, it is the era where Zanpakuto rule Shinigami!"
Muramasa waved one hand, leading the Captain- and Lieutenant-class Zanpakuto to wreak havoc.
In daily life, Shinigami also practiced Kido and Hakuda, strengthening their bodies.
However, among the more than six thousand Squad members, over eighty percent of Shinigami relied entirely on their Zanpakuto for power.
Once their Zanpakuto rebelled, they were like cripples, utterly powerless to resist.
In just a few minutes, the Seireitei was engulfed in a sea of flames.
The once bustling streets were long gone, with towering infernos interspersed with intermittent violent explosions.
What pained Rangiku and the others even more was that the destruction was caused by their own Zanpakuto.
Gray Cat, Fei Mei, Sode no Shirayuki…
Thousands of materialized Zanpakuto ran rampant through the streets of Seireitei, destroying everything they saw, not even sparing their own masters…
"Damn it, to incite the Zanpakuto to do such evil!"
Lin Feng's face showed indignation, but inwardly, he was secretly delighted.
This was another god-like existence in the Shinigami civil war.
However, it was a pity.
Lin Feng was even more extreme than Kenpachi; he didn't rely on the power of his Zanpakuto at all.
Lin Feng was actually looking forward to what it would feel like to pin Fei Mei and Gray Cat beneath him and "date" a sword later.