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Honestly don't understand the point f this post and the point of saying "always" when he wasn't in the series for "always" or even a long time. We actually seen him "give" Ichigo to his subordinate to kill. And I don't remember Zaraki being particularly injured when he fought him.

Clearly in history, he doesn't mind eliminating those stronger then him and thus making him higher in rank. He had to cheat to eliminate Nelliel because he couldn't defeat her fairly. Thus with her gone he's up the list.

Wanting to be the strongest or most powerful does not mean you do it "honourably" it means you work your way to the top by whatever means. Politicians throughout history eliminate people who could challenge their position so that they remain in the strongest position.

So I don't see the contradiction at all. If you can't defeat those stronger than you fairly then eliminate them and take their spot. I don't think they really care about honour but just about being the strongest one left.