Moments later, Kenpachi is surprised to find himself regaining his senses and feeling more alive than ever, with his sword in hand and blocking Unohana's blade. Wondering for a brief moment what just happened to him, Kenpachi, dismissing it from his mind, focuses entirely on the battle at hand. Thinking to herself, Unohana states Kenpachi will not be the one to die, for he grows stronger every time he nears death.