Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training.

Chapter 220 219: Zanpakutō Piercing the Soul
I.

Ichigo Kurosaki, fifteen years old.

He is a freshman in high school, has two younger sisters and an irresponsible father.

My family lives not far away and runs a small clinic...

“So, that’s basically it.”

He hooked the schoolbag on his back with his backhand. With his short orange hair, he looked quite naughty.

At this moment, he half squatted down and picked up the bottles scattered on the ground.

Transparent material.

Although the flowers placed in the clear water are still bright, they seem to have been there for some time.

"Those ignorant guys did something excessive... I'm sorry, I wish I had seen it sooner."

Ichigo Kurosaki's face was full of apology.

If there were other people around, they might mistakenly think that this guy was talking to himself - after all, there was no one around him.

"Damn it, is this person crazy..."

Similar words have been heard more than once, and today's teenagers are already immune to them.

He never cared about what others thought.

Soon, another voice arrived as promised.

"Thank you, big brother."

He raised his head and stared towards the electric pole nearby.

A little girl with a translucent body was floating in the air, smiling kindly at Kurosaki Ichigo.

Yes.

This is a literal ghost.

I can no longer trace back to when I was able to see this kind of thing...

But after realizing it, Ichigo Kurosaki readily accepted this fact.

Is it familiarity, or closeness? Although he didn't know why, just after witnessing its existence, Ichigo Kurosaki was not surprised at all.

It was as if I had already accepted this matter from the bottom of my heart.

Talk about it.

Have you come across something similar at some time in the past?
"You, are you the one who had a car accident here some time ago?"

The other party smiled and nodded, her attitude was so calm as if the person who died was not her.

"..."

He wordlessly reached out, wanting to pat the other person's head, but his right hand went straight through the empty spirit.

See it but can't touch it.

Ichigo Kurosaki lowered his head, glanced at his right hand, and remained silent for a moment.

"When I have time, I'll come back and change you a flower."

"Well! Thank you very much!"

See you later.

Returned home.

Kurosaki Ichiko often quarrels with his unreliable father and complains to his two sisters...

Life seems to be something so calm and uneventful.

Although he can see souls, it is not a big deal for Ichigo Kurosaki.

Study hard and work hard in high school.

Then get into an ideal university, earn enough money to support your family, and finally live a happy life.

Seems pretty good too.

Well, this is Ichigo Kurosaki, and this is also the boy’s inner thoughts at the moment.

and so.

He acted so surprised after witnessing the sudden 'intruder' at night.

"What's wrong with you?!"

The petite woman, dressed in a pitch-black Shinigami costume, with an expression of surprise and shock, repeated what Kurosaki Ichigo had said at this moment.

"What's wrong with you?!"

"This is my room! You barged in from outside pretending you didn't see anything and stepped directly on my quilt!"

anyway.

Aren’t these the straw sandals used for traveling in ancient times?
I didn't realize how easy it is to get dirty when walking on the street, and I got it on my quilt.

"Do you know that Youzi girl? How much time she spends helping with the quilting every day!"

It's just intolerable.

He kicked the opponent directly in the lower back!

Only after the action was actually taken did the person involved feel a little regretful... after all, the other person's body was too petite.

With a height of only about 1.4 meters, he doesn't look much bigger than his two younger sisters.

——Even if it was someone who came to play some mischief, the extent of my "fighting back" was a bit excessive.

It's not good to get kicked out of someone's way.

A slight feeling of regret emerged, and Ichigo Kurosaki's throat rolled over and was about to speak.

The other party had already jumped up on the spot.

Not only does he look unharmed, he even seems a little angry?
"You guys... you can really do it!"

He walked quickly forward, muttering to himself.

In the moment of pause, his right hand quickly stretched out, pressed his index finger heavily on Kurosaki Ichigo's chest, and groaned in a low voice.

"One of the Binding Paths: Sai!"

goo...

The invisible air was twisted and twitched by a force invisible to the naked eye, until Kurosaki Ichigo's hands and feet were pinned to the ground.

"Varied……?!"

The sudden "attack" left him no time to pay attention to his surroundings. Ichigo Kurosaki let out a low cry and fell to the ground uncontrollably.

I couldn't stand up, and I couldn't move at all.

The whole person could only wriggle like a maggot, which was literally the most miserable thing.

After all, this was his first time coming into contact with this kind of power, and Ichigo Kurosaki's expression became a little flustered.

"what did you do to me?!"

Rukia Kuchiki looked down at the other person, the contempt in her eyes evident.

"Foolish fellow, this is the secret of the god of death, the way of the devil!"

Although he had no interest in explaining to the 'country bumpkin', the next moment, the bondage that bound Ichigo's hands and feet was instantly untied.

Snapped!
That was the sound of a belt made of spirit particles being twisted apart by force.

Kuchiki Rukia couldn't help but reveal a surprised expression.

——Ordinary people, no, even spiritual beings with a little talent, will never be able to break free from the bondage.

Is there any reason for this? I looked around subconsciously, but I didn't find anything strange...

"Who the hell are you?!"

"Don't make such a fuss, you might wake others up later."

Rubbing his hands and feet, Ichigo Kurosaki slowly stood up, with a somewhat subtle expression on his face.

"Did you just call this thing the Ghost Way?"

"Although I don't know where this thing came from, I always feel like I've seen it somewhere before."

"There's a kind of... well, an indescribable sense of familiarity."

Rukia's brows were twisted into a frown.

"Ignorant person!"

Kidō is one of the basic skills of the Shinigami. Not only the residents of Soul Society, but even some incompetent students cannot master it.

What's more, now that he is in the real world, he is facing an unknown "brat"?
At best, he is just a guy with clairvoyance. What qualifications does he have to comment on matters related to the god of death?

Although I wanted to complain like this.

But due to the situation and their inability to grasp the current situation, the two finally began to communicate.

Although the content that needs to be communicated is cumbersome, considering that neither party is a conservative guy...

Therefore, it didn't take too long for the two of them to fully exchange information with each other.

Ichigo Kurosaki sat on the edge of his bed and briefly analyzed the current situation.

"You said you are a god of death who came all the way from Soul Society. You came to me to purify souls and maintain balance?"

Rukia said decisively as she looked around.

"Yes, this is why I came to the human world, and it is also my duty as a member of the 13th Division."

Looking at the other party's sonorous tone, Kurosaki Ichigo pondered for a moment, then patted his forehead as if he had a headache.

"I always feel like this is a setting that only appears in third-rate novels..."

It is a normal reaction to have such doubts. After all, for Ichigo Kurosaki, what he has seen so far is real.

Rukia snorted inconspicuously.

She accurately found the soul hiding in Kurosaki's house, and performed the soul burial ceremony in front of Ichigo. The spirit particles scattered to a degree visible to the naked eye, like dust shattered in the starry sky, bright and tiny.

It doesn’t matter, you are not going to hell, but a place called Soul Society.

"There will be a brand new beginning over there, and if you're lucky, you might even meet family members who have passed away."

Having witnessed the entire process and heard these words, Ichigo Kurosaki's expression slightly changed.

Can I see...my deceased family members?

Without waiting for Ichigo to speak, Rukia, who had already finished the ceremony, slowly stood up and half turned her head at this moment.

"At this point... do you still think that the spirits you can see are part of 'normality'?"

"..."

Looking at the speechless boy, the adopted daughter of the Kuchiki family showed a smug smile.

"So, it's really laughable to make a conclusion without even seeing the vastness of the world."

Speechless.

At a time like this, I can't even say anything that would give me the courage to do so.

The thin-skinned boy touched the back of his head and turned away embarrassedly.

"That kind of thing doesn't matter... How long are you going to stay here now?"

"I'm not here just because I like it. In fact, I can sense that there are Hollows active nearby, but I can't capture their specific location..."

"The so-called hollow is what you just mentioned... that?"

"Well, the aspect of the soul, the power of evil, the enemy of death."

There are many names, and it doesn't matter what you call it. It is enough to be able to distinguish the main contradiction.

But Rukia's expression was a little strange at this moment.

Because no matter how hard she tried to sense, she couldn't catch the other person's breath.

Logically speaking, the present world is not a spiritual place, so there is no problem of confusion.

Any slightly protruding "existence" can easily allow others to sense its specific location.

She had used this method to determine the exact location several times before, but it subtly failed at the moment... This made her somewhat hesitant.

The feeling of uneasiness brought by the unknown came to my mind.

"Has a similar situation ever occurred before?"

“If it’s in Soul Society, it’s more common, but there are no souls that powerful in this world, so…”

The words have not yet fallen.

The loud noise coming from not far away interrupted their conversation.

Rukia rushed out reflexively, her body as nimble and agile as a young swallow.

Ichigo Kurosaki followed closely behind, and with the help of the street lamps, he could clearly see the twisted monster standing not far away.

That is……

Virtual?
Bad memories came to my mind, but were suppressed in an instant.

You can't just watch others do things while you just sit and wait for death - the boy looked around for a while, and finally could only choose the folding bench in the room.

"Rukia, wait for me!"

When they landed, the confrontation between the two sides also had a result.

The seemingly small figure left several wounds on Xu's body, and the blood that spurted out was blinding...

And with another round of charge, the long sword penetrated into the monster's body, and it let out a dull roar.

It seems like everything is about to end like this?

Weighing the bench in his hand, Kurosaki Ichigo hesitated for a moment, not knowing what to do.

By comparison.

Kuchiki Rukia, who still had a frown on her face, suddenly turned her head around as if she realized something.

"Danger, stay away!"

"Uh?"

It wasn't just one Hollow that attacked, but two.

A figure suddenly emerged from the shadows, and amid the buzzing sound in his ears, Ichigo Kurosaki stared blankly at the sharp long claws that were approaching from afar.

My thoughts froze in an instant.

Will he die?
I?
In this fleeting moment, a strong force came from the side and directly "knocked" Ichigo Kurosaki's spirit back to its original state.

He rolled on the ground in a panic and then stood up again.

Kuchiki Rukian's body was torn apart by a sharp weapon, and bright blood flowers burst out, also appearing in the night sky.

"Rukia!"

He rushed forward, but Ichigo Kurosaki's expression remained solemn.

As the son of a physician, he naturally had a deeper understanding of certain injuries - and because of this, he could understand the urgency of the current situation.

Don't even mention resistance.

If timely treatment is not given at this time, it is hard to say whether one can save his life.

When he looked up again, he saw the monster in the distance slowly turning its back and staring at him again...

Rukia clenched her teeth and showed a very painful expression.

"I don't know the reason, but..."

"These Hollows should be coming for you. I made a mistake in my judgment."

"If you want to run, you have to do it now."

Ichigo Kurosaki couldn't do such a thing.

"I won't do that."

Since I'm the one being targeted, even if I'm in trouble, I should be the one who takes the lead.

"Swap."

Kuchiki Rukia was slightly stunned, a dull expression frozen on her face.

Obviously, this result was not expected.

"Aren't you... afraid?"

"Of course I'm scared!"

Even to stand up and face this monster, it takes courage.

My mind was a mess, and even my breathing became a little uncomfortable, making me feel dizzy and suffocated.

but.

This is definitely not a reason for me to escape from the battlefield or watch someone die.

——If my mother were still alive, she would definitely encourage me to do this.

It was as if an invisible hand gently pressed on my back...

'Go ahead.'

Encouraged, Ichigo Kurosaki took a deep breath at this moment.

"I'll protect you!"

Shock? Surprise?
There are similar emotions to a greater or lesser extent, but one has to admit the other party's simple and passionate emotions.

At this moment, it really touched Rukia's heart.

"Are you planning to use that thing to fight the Hollow?"

"Don't make people laugh..."

"Come here, kid."

The power of the god of death is transferred to the opponent's body by piercing the soul, giving them the power of the god of death for a short period of time, so that they can use their Zanpakutō to fight.

As a temporary measure, it is indeed quite feasible.

"But I can't guarantee that you will be able to survive after doing all this."

Therefore.

"Finally, are you afraid of death?"

Xu, who was not far away, started to deliberately slow down his pace, like a cat playing with a mouse, and acted like a playful person.

Ichigo Kurosaki stared at the woman in front of him intently and just smiled calmly.

"If I really die, I hope that the so-called Soul Society... is indeed a very interesting place."

"Well, just this point, I can assure you. Soul Society will definitely be very interesting to you."

The two looked at each other, and Kurosaki Ichigo reached out and grasped the tip of the knife.

Point it towards your chest.

Please introduce yourself again.

"I'm Ichigo Kurosaki, and I'm a first-year student."

"I'm Rukia Kuchiki, a Shinigami."

The blade stabbed in.

Great brilliance.

PS: (I have a severe cold and I am taking the prescribed medicine... I will see if I can recover tomorrow)

(End of this chapter)