classifiedscript #233 - The Secret of the Soul King! Yamamoto's Rage! The Only Shortcut to Surpass Death and Hol
#233 - The Secret of the Soul King! Yamamoto's Rage! The Only Shortcut to Surpass Death and Hol
“Retsu Unohana, it has been a while.”
Yhwach sneered, looking at Retsu Unohana and saying, “Your sword injured me quite a bit back then.”
Retsu Unohana bowed slightly and smiled, saying, “Then that is truly my honor.”
Whether it was Luo Fu or Yhwach, both were very clear that Retsu Unohana's words would not affect them.
After all, to them, Retsu Unohana was just a small interlude.
Or rather, not even an interlude.
In their eyes, the so-called cooperation was just an excuse to temporarily suspend hostilities.
Whether the so-called cooperation was real or not was unimportant; what mattered was that they wouldn't tear each other apart before achieving their goals.
Of course, even if they had reached a so-called cooperation agreement now, neither Luo Fu nor Yhwach would easily trust the other.
After greeting Retsu Unohana, Yhwach immediately nodded to Luo Fu, and then, in an instant, his power enveloped the members of the Sternritter, instantly disappearing into a layer of shadow-like space.
Watching Yhwach's departure, Retsu Unohana sighed, “Yhwach is untrustworthy. If you choose to believe him, you will surely be deceived by him.”
Luo Fu said nonchalantly, “It doesn't matter. Yhwach has his own thoughts, and I have my own calculations as well.”
After a slight pause, Luo Fu changed the subject, saying, “Let's go, let's see how those Soul Reapers are doing now.”
Just as Luo Fu was about to leave with Retsu Unohana, Yasutora Sado, Orihime Inoue, and others.
Kurosaki Ichigo, who had also entered this Dangai space due to Yhwach's involvement, suddenly became anxious.
In his opinion, Luo Fu was clearly planning to leave him here to fend for himself.
Now, Kurosaki Ichigo was terrified at the mere mention of the Dangai space, all because he had been frightened by Yoruichi Shihouin when he entered the Soul Society to rescue Rukia Kuchiki.
In Kurosaki Ichigo's view, being abandoned here was worse than death.
“Wait… wait! If you… if you're leaving, what about me?”
Orihime Inoue was stunned for a moment, then looked at Luo Fu with some difficulty, saying, “Luo Fu-sama, could you… could you also send Kurosaki Ichigo-kun back?”
In Luo Fu's eyes, Kurosaki Ichigo was an object worth observing.
After all, as the so-called protagonist, Kurosaki Ichigo possessed the power of Hollow, Quincy, and Soul Reaper at the same time.
More importantly, even Yhwach, the ancestor of the Quincy, seemed to regard Kurosaki Ichigo's Quincy bloodline with special attention.
Not to mention that when Yhwach activated the Auswählen, Kurosaki Ichigo was not affected at all, which was enough to show his uniqueness.
Whether it was because Yhwach deliberately showed mercy or because of his own special nature, it undoubtedly proved Kurosaki Ichigo's extraordinary nature.
How could Luo Fu turn a blind eye to such extraordinary nature?
Since Kurosaki Ichigo was an object worth observing in Luo Fu's eyes, Luo Fu would definitely not let Kurosaki Ichigo die in the Dangai space like this.
Seeing Kurosaki Ichigo's appearance of wanting to ask for help but also being somewhat worried, Luo Fu smiled slightly, and spatial fluctuations flashed past in an instant.
Kurosaki Ichigo's figure disappeared into the Dangai space out of thin air.
The Human World, Karakura Town High School.
At this moment, in Kurosaki Ichigo's eyes, his own Karakura Town High School had not only been completely restored, but even those classmates and teachers who had died under the gravity that had been turned countless times in an instant had been resurrected.
Glancing at his own body, which was lying on the desk, seemingly asleep, but in reality, it was because his soul had left.
Kurosaki Ichigo couldn't help but curiously walk around the classroom.
Soon, through the intermittent conversations of his classmates, Kurosaki Ichigo realized that the destruction and restoration of the school was not his delusion, but something that had truly happened.
The reason was simple: although the destruction of the school and its surroundings did not last long, it had truly happened.
Even though it had been restored by Luo Fu, the students and teachers in the school could still sense a slight temporal discrepancy.
Of course, only a very few people noticed this, and even among those who noticed it, they quickly dismissed it as their own delusion.
Putting his mind at ease, Kurosaki Ichigo suddenly realized that compared to the school being restored after destruction, what he should really be worried about now was the Soul Society.
Although he didn't know why Luo Fu had let him go so easily.
But Kurosaki Ichigo would not forget that Luo Fu had cooperated with Yhwach when he was in the Dangai space.
Realizing this, Kurosaki Ichigo hurriedly stuffed his soul into his body, quickly packed his things, and ran wildly towards his home.
If he wasn't worried that his soul might not be able to return for who knows how long if he went to the Soul Society, and that his body would be unsafe if left at school, Kurosaki Ichigo wouldn't have even bothered with his body now.
Running all the way back home, Kurosaki Ichigo casually dealt with his father, Isshin Kurosaki, and his sisters, Karin Kurosaki and Yuzu Kurosaki, before diving into his room.
Causing the father and daughters to look at each other in confusion.
But at this moment, Kurosaki Ichigo couldn't care less about these things.
Letting his body lie on the bed, Kurosaki Ichigo directly separated his soul from his body, and after opening the gate from the Human World to the Soul Society through the method Rukia Kuchiki had told him, he went straight into it.
Dangai Space.
Seeing Luo Fu send Kurosaki Ichigo away, Retsu Unohana was surprised and said, “Luo Fu-sama, are you just letting this child leave like this? He heard everything you and Yhwach were talking about just now, you know?”
Luo Fu smiled slightly and said, “Isn't that just right? Let Kurosaki Ichigo tell the Soul Society the news, and see what interesting decisions Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, that old man, will make.”
In fact, compared to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, Luo Fu was more concerned about the Zero Division, or even the Soul King behind the Zero Division.
Although the Soul King seemed to have lost his limbs and was like a human pig, staying motionless in the Soul King Palace.
But in the dark, Luo Fu had a feeling that the Soul King was definitely not as simple as he appeared to be.
It was because of this premonition that Luo Fu did not rush into the Soul King Palace like Yhwach.
For Luo Fu, the Soul King's power was not important, after all, his true foundation came from the shared space that gathered the heavens and worlds, and was shared from the systems of other worlds.
From the first sharing, Luo Fu had basically jumped out of the shackles of this world.
For Luo Fu, time was on his side. Whether it was the Soul Society of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, the Wandenreich of Yhwach, or even Hueco Mundo, for Luo Fu, maintaining the current fragile balance was the most important thing.
Because as long as he had enough time to complete the localization of his sharing ability, then Luo Fu could completely sweep away everything. Since he had such confidence, then why take risks?
Yhwach said he wanted to cooperate with Luo Fu, and although Luo Fu agreed, he had not promised to keep the cooperation between the two secret.
More importantly, it was Kurosaki Ichigo who was revealing this secret now.
And Kurosaki Ichigo himself had a rather special status on Yhwach's side.
If not, Yhwach would not have appeared in Zangetsu.
Don't forget that the Zanpakuto of the Soul Reapers came from Asauchi, and all Asauchi were created by the member of the Zero Division, Oetsu Nimaiya.
But Kurosaki Ichigo's Zanpakuto, Zangetsu, came inexplicably. Not only was it a Zanpakuto that constantly maintained its Shikai state, but it was not even evolved from Asauchi from the beginning.
Even Kurosaki Ichigo's Soul Reaper abilities were activated through Rukia Kuchiki's gift, but strangely, the moment he became a Soul Reaper, Kurosaki Ichigo had his own Zanpakuto.
The origin of Kurosaki Ichigo's Zanpakuto, Zangetsu, was really intriguing, especially the so-called Zanpakuto image, which was actually the appearance of Yhwach.
Just from these things, it was enough to see that there must be a deep connection between Kurosaki Ichigo and Yhwach.
Don't forget that the Quincy's best method is to create weapons by materializing Reishi to fight.
Whether it is a bow and arrow or other weapons, in essence, the Quincy's weapons are just the materialization of Reishi.
And Kurosaki Ichigo's Zanpakuto also seemed to come out of thin air.
This inevitably leads one to suspect the relationship between Ichigo Kurosaki and Yhwach.
Luo Fu believed that Yhwach had foreseen his tacit agreement to let Ichigo Kurosaki inform Seireitei about their collaboration, even before the collaboration was proposed, through his Almighty.
However, for someone like Yhwach,
whether it's a partner in collaboration or someone who has received a fragment of his soul, they are merely tools for him to use.
Even knowing that Luo Fu's strength was irrationally powerful, someone like Yhwach would never willingly submit.
After all, Yhwach himself is the kind of person who doesn't treat his subordinates as human beings; judging others by himself, he naturally wouldn't trust Luo Fu.
Seireitei.
Because Ichigo Kurosaki arrived in the Soul Society through Rukia Kuchiki's method,
he appeared directly on the territory of the Thirteenth Division the moment he entered the Soul Society.
"Ichigo, why are you..." Startled by Ichigo Kurosaki's sudden appearance, Rukia Kuchiki reacted and immediately reminded him: "Didn't I tell you that this method should only be used in emergencies? Do you know..."
"Now is an emergency situation."
Ichigo Kurosaki rudely interrupted Rukia Kuchiki and said, "Quick! Take me to see the Captain-Commander."
"Are you crazy?"
Rukia Kuchiki widened her eyes in surprise and said, "Do you know what you're saying? Letting you enter Seireitei through my identity is already a violation, and you still want me to..."
"I really have an urgent matter to tell the Captain-Commander."
Ichigo Kurosaki interrupted Rukia Kuchiki again.
Having cooperated with Ichigo Kurosaki for so long, Rukia Kuchiki naturally knew his personality and keenly realized that Ichigo Kurosaki was not joking.
Rukia Kuchiki didn't care what kind of punishment she would face for doing this.
After gritting her teeth, Rukia Kuchiki made up her mind and said, "Come with me."
With Rukia Kuchiki's guidance, as one of the four noble clans, Ichigo Kurosaki finally arrived at the First Division's barracks smoothly.
Upon learning that Rukia Kuchiki had once again violated the rules by allowing the former Ryoka (trespasser) boy to enter Seireitei, and even brought the Ryoka boy directly before him,
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni was initially somewhat angry, but he quickly realized that after the events of Sokyoku Hill, Seireitei not only pardoned Rukia Kuchiki's crimes, but even Ichigo Kurosaki, the former Ryoka, had obtained the status of an unofficial Shinigami member.
His rash entry into the Soul Society, as for whether it violated the rules, was in a Schrödinger's state.
Although it was indeed somewhat irregular, as a Shinigami, he also had the qualifications to enter the Soul Society.
In just a moment of hesitation, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni suddenly thought that this time, with the so-called cooperation with Yhwach, Gin Ichimaru and others, who were atoning for their crimes, had entered Karakura Town in the Human World.
And Ichigo Kurosaki, this unofficial Shinigami, was not only a resident of Karakura Town, but also attended the same high school as those two mission targets.
Thinking of this, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's expression instantly became serious.
Immediately, he ordered the members of the First Division to bring Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki before him.
"Captain-Commander Yamamoto, this is terrible."
Upon seeing Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, Ichigo Kurosaki seemed to have forgotten even to salute, and hurriedly said, "That Luo Fu has collaborated with the Wandenreich!"
"What did you say?"
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's eyes instantly narrowed, and even the spiritual pressure on his body almost lost control.
The terrifying fluctuations of spiritual pressure made Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki's hearts tighten.
After regaining his senses, Ichigo Kurosaki hurriedly described the scene he had seen before.
Learning that Gin Ichimaru and others had been sent to the Dangai space by Luo Fu, and that Luo Fu had also met with Yhwach in the Dangai space and even reached a collaboration,
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's body began to emit sparks.
In Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's eyes, Yhwach was simply deceiving the entire Soul Society.
Yhwach himself was an enemy of the Soul Society and Seireitei.
It was only because of the appearance of Luo Fu, an even more terrifying existence, that there was a possibility of cooperation between Yhwach and Seireitei.
After all, even if Yhwach and Seireitei were hostile to each other, they still had some understanding of each other.
Only Luo Fu, who appeared out of nowhere, had overwhelming and terrifying strength.
Neither Seireitei nor Yhwach had the confidence to defeat Luo Fu.
It was precisely because of Luo Fu's strength that this collaboration between Seireitei and the Wandenreich was facilitated.
But what Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni didn't expect was that Yhwach would make such an unwise choice to collaborate with Luo Fu.
From the beginning, after a brief moment of anger and shock, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, who quickly calmed down, keenly realized the irrationality of Yhwach's decision.
Based on Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's understanding of Yhwach, he would definitely not be willing to be inferior to anyone.
Even if he cooperated with Luo Fu and destroyed the Soul Society, the outcome between Yhwach and Luo Fu would inevitably be one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers; only one of them could survive.
In a three-way melee, it is the best choice for two weaker parties to unite and contain the stronger party.
But when two of them claim to be the strongest, then a very terrible situation arises for the only weaker party.
That is, before the two tigers fight, the weakest one will be eliminated first.
Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni couldn't help but suspect, could it be that Yhwach already had the confidence to defeat Luo Fu? Otherwise, how could he choose to cooperate with Luo Fu to eliminate Seireitei?
Thinking of this possibility, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni couldn't sit still.
In the instant he hurriedly got up, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni glanced at Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki and said, "Unofficial Shinigami, you have done well this time. The information you have brought is timely. After this problem is resolved, this old man will give you sufficient rewards."
Leaving these words behind, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni went straight to the direction of Squad Zero's Captain, Ichibei Hyōsube.
In the current Seireitei, in this kind of life-and-death issue, the only person Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni could discuss with was Ichibei Hyōsube from Squad Zero.
Watching Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni disappear from sight,
Ichigo Kurosaki suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no, I forgot to remind Captain-Commander Yamamoto."
"Remind him of what?"
Rukia Kuchiki was still immersed in the joy of being praised by Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni and couldn't help but look at Ichigo Kurosaki curiously.
In the Gotei 13, the existence of Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni has a kind of image like the Shinigami's faith.
This is why Rukia Kuchiki was so absent-minded after receiving Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni's praise, even immersed in the joy of her heart.
At this moment, hearing Ichigo Kurosaki's exclamation, Rukia Kuchiki couldn't help but show a puzzled expression.
She looked at Ichigo Kurosaki in surprise.
"That Captain of the Fourth Division, she betrayed the Soul Society and chose to join Luo Fu."
Ichigo Kurosaki frowned deeply as he thought of the scene he had seen before.
But Rukia Kuchiki retorted immediately after hearing this, "Impossible, Captain Unohana is a senior to all Shinigami, and it's even said that she was Captain-Commander Yamamoto's teammate, how could she betray the Soul Society?"
Ichigo Kurosaki emphasized, "What I said is true, not only did I see it, but even Old Man Zangetsu... even that Yhwach of the Wandenreich saw it, and he even greeted the Captain of the Fourth Division."
Faced with Ichigo Kurosaki's confident statement, no matter how unwilling she was to believe that Ichigo Kurosaki's words were true, compared to her trust in Retsu Unohana, the scales in Rukia Kuchiki's heart still began to slowly tilt towards Ichigo Kurosaki.
With a look of doubting her life, Rukia Kuchiki punched Ichigo Kurosaki hatefully and said, "How could you forget such an important thing? Quick, let's catch up with Captain-Commander Yamamoto together."
How could Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni and Ichibei Hyōsube allow anyone to intrude where they were?
Even Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki couldn't even find out where Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni had gone.
As for asking the members of the First Division, it was even more impossible to get an answer. After all, as a member, how could they casually tell others the whereabouts of the Captain-Commander?
Don't forget that among the Gotei 13, Squad Zero is responsible for guarding the Spirit King and belongs to a formation outside of the Gotei 13, and Squad One is the main squad.
From the power structure, Squad One can inquire about the situation of other squads, but other squads are absolutely not allowed to inquire about the situation of the main squad.
Unable to find the whereabouts of Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, Rukia Kuchiki could only grumble a few words, blaming Ichigo Kurosaki for forgetting such an important matter. But in the end, she could only stay with Ichigo Kurosaki in the First Division's barracks, waiting for Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni to reappear.
When Ichigo Kurosaki informed Seireitei about Luo Fu's cooperation with Yhwach.
Luo Fu also came with Retsu Unohana, Tatsuki Arisawa, Orihime Inoue and others to another space within the Dangai.
And this place was precisely where Luo Fu had previously distorted space to intercept Gin Ichimaru and others.
As soon as Luo Fu and the others appeared, these Shinigami warily looked at Luo Fu one by one.
And Gin Ichimaru, the leader, showed a clear bitterness on his face when he saw Luo Fu, Retsu Unohana, Tatsuki Arisawa, and Orihime Inoue appearing together.
"Captain Unohana, are you and Luo Fu here to kill us?" Gin Ichimaru asked in a calm tone.
With just Retsu Unohana alone, Gin Ichimaru felt he was no match, even with everyone present joining forces.
Not to mention, Luo Fu was also present.
Gin Ichimaru's heart was filled with despair at this moment.
"Your life and death are not in my hands," Retsu Unohana smiled slightly, taking a step back to make Luo Fu more prominent and conspicuous, saying, "Whether you live or die will be decided by Lord Luo Fu."
Nodding slightly, Gin Ichimaru looked at Luo Fu and said, "Luo Fu, whether you intend to attack or not, I hope you can answer one question for me."
Although he guessed that Gin Ichimaru was probably going to ask about the Hōgyoku, after all, Gin Ichimaru's pursuit of Sōsuke Aizen was to retrieve a portion of Rangiku Matsumoto's soul.
But Luo Fu still gave Gin Ichimaru the opportunity to speak.
"Thank you!" After sincerely thanking Luo Fu, Gin Ichimaru said, "Can you tell me, is the Hōgyoku still in your hands? Can the soul within the Hōgyoku be extracted?"
Reaching out, Luo Fu took out the Hōgyoku, which resembled a bullet and emitted faint spiritual energy fluctuations. He didn't answer the first question, since he had already revealed the Hōgyoku, there was nothing more to say.
Waving the Hōgyoku in front of Gin Ichimaru, Luo Fu said, "Whether the soul within the Hōgyoku can be extracted, I'm sorry, I cannot answer you. After all, the Hōgyoku was not created by me, it just seems that it chose me!"
"I understand," Gin Ichimaru took a deep breath, and then resolutely said, "Come on! It is my honor to die in the hands of a strong person like you!"
The moment the words fell, Gin Ichimaru directly aimed his Zanpakutō at Luo Fu.
Just as Gin Ichimaru was preparing to directly use his Bankai to give Luo Fu a big one, even if he died, he wanted to die heroically.
Luo Fu suddenly spoke, giving Gin Ichimaru a condition he couldn't refuse.
"Captain Gin Ichimaru, the soul you want to extract from the Hōgyoku belongs to Rangiku Matsumoto, right?"
Gin Ichimaru, who was about to release his Bankai, was immediately stunned. Then he nodded directly.
For Gin Ichimaru now, he had nothing to hide.
"You once followed Aizen to retrieve Rangiku Matsumoto's soul from his hands, but unfortunately, Aizen abandoned you," Luo Fu ruthlessly stabbed Gin Ichimaru's heart.
But immediately after, he said something that made Gin Ichimaru stand still.
"Since you were willing to betray Soul Society and follow Aizen for Rangiku Matsumoto's soul, then why not pledge allegiance to me now? You must know that the Hōgyoku is in my hands now, and it chose me. Following me is the only way you can achieve your goal."
Gin Ichimaru was stunned.
Originally, he was somewhat desperate after being abandoned by Aizen, but the last glimmer of hope in his heart, hoping to use the power of Soul Society to retrieve Rangiku Matsumoto's soul, made Gin Ichimaru risk his life.
First, he volunteered to be a sacrifice, carrying the so-called device created by the Research and Development Department's Mayuri Kurotsuchi that could stabilize space, stepping into the Vandenreich.
Even later, he was willing to act as a lackey, disregarding his former captain's status, and went to the human world to capture Luo Fu's subordinates, Tatsuki Arisawa and Orihime Inoue.
Everything he did could be said to be for the true salvation of Rangiku Matsumoto.
But now, Luo Fu gave him a broad path.
Compared to relying on the power of Soul Society, an idea that he didn't know if it could be realized, there was no doubt that joining Luo Fu was the best shortcut.
Suppressing the excitement in his heart, Gin Ichimaru stared at Luo Fu and said, "Lord Luo Fu, I have betrayed Soul Society and Aizen one after another. Do you really believe me?"
"Why should I believe you?" Luo Fu looked at Gin Ichimaru suspiciously and said, "In my eyes, I don't need to believe you at all. I'm just telling you that joining me is the only choice for you to save Rangiku Matsumoto."
Gin Ichimaru was silent, and a complicated look flashed in his narrow eyes, "Lord Luo Fu, if I join you, will you really give Matsumoto's soul to me?"
"Why not?" Luo Fu's tone was filled with undisguised arrogance, "In Aizen's eyes, the Hōgyoku is the only shortcut for him to obtain power surpassing Shinigami and Hollows, but to me, the Hōgyoku is just a dispensable thing. After all, I don't need the power of the Hōgyoku at all. It's just that the Hōgyoku's own will chose me. Even if you could make the Hōgyoku choose you between you and me, I wouldn't mind. After all, without the Hōgyoku, my power would still be undiminished."
In the eyes of many Shinigami, either in disbelief, or suspecting their life, or extremely desperate, Gin Ichimaru, who received Luo Fu's reply, knelt down on one knee towards Luo Fu in full view, "Gin Ichimaru, I pay my respects to Lord Luo Fu."
Luo Fu was just trying it out, but he didn't expect Gin Ichimaru to surrender so quickly.
However, in Luo Fu's eyes, Gin Ichimaru was indeed a good subordinate. Even when he was by Aizen's side, even though he had other purposes in his heart, Gin Ichimaru was able to stay almost inseparable from Aizen, which was very impressive.
Although it was unknown when Aizen noticed Gin Ichimaru's strangeness, one thing was certain.
Gin Ichimaru was indeed an excellent subordinate, otherwise, Aizen would not have kept Gin Ichimaru by his side all the time.
After Luo Fu accepted Gin Ichimaru's allegiance, these Shinigami were of no value to Luo Fu.
Whether to kill or release them was irrelevant, but Luo Fu did not think that killing these people would do him any good. On the contrary, letting these people go could completely cut off any possibility of Gin Ichimaru turning back.
Even if Seireitei cherished talent again, and knew that Gin Ichimaru joined Luo Fu because of other difficulties.
But after experiencing two betrayals, they would not easily choose to accept Gin Ichimaru again.
The result was as Luo Fu expected. After sending these Shinigami from the Dangai space to Soul Society.
Soon, the news of these Shinigami's return attracted the attention of Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni.
He had just discussed with Ichibei Hyōsube how to deal with Luo Fu's cooperation with Yhwach, when, as soon as he went out, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni learned from Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki, who had been waiting for a long time, an even worse news.
As an elder he recruited when he established the Gotei 13, Retsu Unohana not only failed to return as expected after going to Hueco Mundo alone, nor did she die at Luo Fu's hands, but instead became Luo Fu's subordinate.
If Luo Fu's cooperation with Yhwach was the first bad news Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni received, then Retsu Unohana's allegiance to Luo Fu was the second bad news.
But soon, Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni received the third bad news.
Because of the sudden return of these Shinigami, coupled with the way they forcibly broke through space, appearing in Seireitei.
Soon, many divisions simultaneously noticed the abnormality, especially at this time of closure.
The return of these Shinigami quickly brought the captains and vice-captains of the Gotei 13 together in the barracks of the Main Division.
As the captain of the Thirteenth Division, Jūshirō Ukitake was slightly stunned when he saw Rukia Kuchiki and Ichigo Kurosaki.
After all, with Rukia Kuchiki's status and qualifications, she was not qualified to be here at all.