Bleach Swordsman of Kusajishi

Chapter 44: A man who is loyal to strength

Captain, should we keep running away like this?

Are you suggesting to return to Gotei 13? Watanabe Keiry fiercely glared at his Lieutenant after hearing his question.

It wasnt because of your idea. That bastard Azashiro is just a complete lunatic, eliminating all Hollow? He gotta be joking! I thought it was just his excuse to gain more influence. That guy is actually serious about eliminating all Hollow. He even tried to convince those old fogeys in Central 46.

Watanabe Keiry was so annoyed because he originally planned to join forces with Azashiro Kenpachi to gain more influence, but he turned out to be such a

Hm? Why did you stop?

Watanabe Keiry turned around and asked when he sensed his Lieutenant suddenly stopped moving.

Even though Watanabe Keiry was in this predicament because of his Lieutenant, he realized his Lieutenant did it was for his own good. Even though he was a little frustrated, he knew that he couldnt keep relying on his Lieutenant as he was no longer a Captain, just a traitor to Soul Society, and by now, Gotei 13 mustve issued an execution order for them.

I dont think I can go with you.

Ryzaki Sengyo said indifferently, which obviously surprised the other two.

What do you mean by that? Watanabe Keiry didnt seem pleased.

Exactly as it sounds.

Ryzaki Sengyos expression was as indifferent as ever, but his words completely changed the look on their face.

Ryzaki, you bastard, are you betraying Oji-sama? Watanabe Ichiro said with a fiery glare.

Ryzaki Sengyo was quiet for a moment before smirking all of a sudden, Are you a fool? Just how gullible are you?

You son of a

Watanabe Ichiro was furious and immediately drew his Zanpakuto, but Watanabe Keiry stopped him.

Oji-sama!

Watanabe Ichiro looked at his uncle confusedly. Had it not for him, he wouldve struck Ryzaki Sengyo down.

I want to hear your explanation, Sengyo.

Watanabe Keiry ignored the questioning look on his nephews face and looked straight at Ryzaki Sengyo solemnly. It seemed that he really wanted an answer.

You have always been loyal. Even if I ask you to do something you dont like, you never refuse and always complete the task I gave you. Why would you betray me? Watanabe Keirys said with a delicate expression on his face.

Ryzaki Sengyo just smiled. He did not mind answering this question, perhaps out of respect for his former Captain, but he did bow his head slightly before explaining.

Betray you? No, Ive never done such a thing. Thats just your wishful thinking. Ive never been loyal to you in the first place, so youre quite mistaken.

Watanabe Keiry frowned. Why would his Lieutenant do everything he said so far if it were not out of loyalty?

Seeing Watanabe Keirys still seemed puzzled, as if knowing what he was thinking, Ryzaki Sengyo immediately added: I have never been loyal to you. Im simply loyal to power!

There was a trace of madness on Ryzaki Sengyos face.

Power is the only thing I believe! Absolute power that stands above others!

This time, Ryzaki Sengyo went insane from the looks of it. His maniac laugh sent chills down to Watanabe Keiry and Watanabe Ichiros spine. Anyone would be shaking in their boots right now regardless of how strong Ryzaki Sengyo was. Watanabe Keiry and Watanabe Ichiro saw nothing but a madman in front of them

After a short while, Ryzaki Sengyo seemed to realize his unbecoming behaviour and immediately regained his composure, and his expression gradually reverted to listless as usual. But Watanabe Keiry and Watanabe Ichiro would never think that the man in front of them was just an indifferent guy since he snapped off earlier.

Up until now, Im not loyal toward you, but your strength, but what do you think you have left now? Youve lost your influence, your status, and soon you will lose strength and your life. I dont think you can escape from Soul Societys nose.

Now that you have lost everything, I dont think youre worth following anymore.

This is not a betrayal. All Ive been loyal to is power.

Watanabe Keiry seemed quite disturbed by Ryzaki Sengyos remark just now.

Oji-sama, let me kill this scum!

Watanabe Ichiro was ready to draw his Zanpakuto and cut Ryzaki Sengyo down. Even though he was a bit startled because of Ryzaki Sengyos sudden change, he couldnt allow himself to cower in fear here. He was so eager to kill the guy who betrayed them.

Stand down! you are no match for him.

Watanabe Keiry stopped his nephew while vigilantly observing Ryzaki Sengyo. He realized his former Lieutenant was not someone he could underestimate. As his Captain, who has spent quite some time with him, he knew that he has been holding back out of reservations for him, and his nephew clearly couldnt handle Ryzaki Sengyo if he went all out. Besides, his Zanpakuto Ability was tricky too.

Besides, there is no time to waste now. We must hurry up and leave.

Watanabe Ichiro realized his uncle had a point. They indeed couldnt afford to waste any time now, so he sheathed his Zanpakuto even though reluctantly while glaring fiercely at Ryzaki Sengyo.

Do you still plan to escape now? You may not make it, Captain Watanabe.

Who!?

Watanabe Keirys complexion drastically changed, and he quickly put his hand on Zanpakuto.

No, I dont think I should call you Captain Watanabe anymore. Maybe its better to call you a traitor to Soul Society, Watanabe Keiry. Kimura Muyang said with a playful tone as he appeared before them with a smile.

Kimura Muyang received a message from Hikifune Kirio through Kid on his ways. When he heard the news, Kimura Muyang couldnt help but be taken aback. Stabbing 2 Captains in the back, leaving them severely injured and still being treated at the 4th Divisions infirmary. In addition, Captain-Commander Yamamoto ordered to execute them if they showed even the slightest resistance!

Kimura Muyang stared at Watanabe Keiry mockingly. There was not even a handful of cases like this in Soul Society because there was no way one could get away after committing such a crime. Besides, he still got some unfinished business with him.

Kimura Muyang. After looking at Kimura Muyang briefly, Watanabe Keiry asked, Youre not gonna hide behind your Captain this time?

Kimura Muyang didnt bother responding to Watanabe Keirys little provocation. They were all dead meat in his eyes anyway, so he just let him do whatever he wanted for now. Kimura Muyang knew himself the best, and he believed that he would never lose to ordinary Captains

Besides, Hikifune Kirio and Kyraku Shunsui were on the way. Even if he couldnt deal with these three, itd be fine as long as he could stall them until Hikifune Kirio and Kyraku Shunsui arrived.

Oji-sama, please leave it to me this time.

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