Kenpachi Zaraki pushes his zanpokutou against Ichigo's to make him try harder. "Ichigo let loose a little, have some fun with this. It's been so long since the two of us have fought each other. Show me what you have learned Ichigo, you better know some new tricks." Kenpachi aims a kick at Ichigo's stomach but only uses enough strength to launch him through the air not take him down. He knows Ichigo is stronger and that he will need to become much stronger if he is going to protect the ones he cares about.