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

Chapter 235 234: Put the Chocolate Parfait Down for Now

"Your training ends here."

Shihouin Yoruichi folded his hands across his chest, with an emotional expression on his face.

Turn into a divine body.

This item is essentially a tool to shorten the adaptation time between the Shinigami and the Zanpakutō, allowing the user to achieve the goal of liberation earlier.

It was one of Urahara Kisuke's early inventions.

It is of no particular use in normal times - after all, no one understands the principle that more haste makes waste.

However, I didn't expect it.

Not only will they be used this time...but we will also witness the birth of two Bankai together.

It's really touching.

In front of Yu Yeyi, Abarai Renji changed into a clean Shinha uniform and tied up his long hair.

Well-dressed and radiant.

Compared to his former ruffian self, the current vice-captain of the Sixth Division seems to have changed a lot.

And all this is an effort to save Rukia.

Thinking, Lianci turned his head half way and stared behind him.

"..."

There was still quite a bit of noise going on over there, and it was obvious that it wasn't finished yet.

Logically speaking, the most correct choice is to travel together and combine our forces to deal with the impending crisis.

Only by working together can we achieve the greatest effect.

But... the situation before me seems a little different.

Shihouin Yoruichi crossed his arms over his chest with a playful expression on his face.

"Seeing you like this, I won't say much... Abarai Renji, be careful."

Thinking about problems rationally is to weigh the pros and cons and gains and losses.

But there are always people who use their instincts to think about it, causing things to develop beyond everyone's expectations.

Needless to say, this kind of young man with hot temper.

With a smile on his face, Renci nodded solemnly to Yoruichi and spoke slowly.

"Thank you, Miss Yoruichi... I rarely say such things to people in my life, but I really do need your help."

Lower your head and look at your palm.

Abarai Renji repeated the action of loosening his hand and then tightening it again.

There seemed to be something like fire flickering in his eyes.

power.

As long as we have this, all the difficulties we are facing now can be easily solved.

Taking a deep breath and half turning around, Abarai Renji looked at Kurosaki Ichigo who was still busy in the distance.

A trace of pride appeared on his face.

"I'm sorry, but you may not even have a chance to appear."

Rukia...I will go and rescue her myself!

Renji quickly left the underground training ground, and the only one left was Ichigo Kurosaki, whose expression did not change at this moment.

But as the swords collided and fell to the ground, Yhwach did not continue his attack as before.

Instead, he stood still and whispered like in a dream.

"Let's take a little rest."

"No, I can still..."

"It can't be done."

Interrupting Ichigo without mercy, Yhwach's tone was low and gentle.

"Your heart is not in this... Such special training is meaningless and will only be a waste of time."

"I know your emotions are volatile. You really want to save someone, right? That companion you value so much."

"But that's no reason for you to be distracted. Focus, Ichigo."

Turn the tip of the knife and step past each other.

While adjusting his posture, Yhwach spoke word by word like a tireless mentor.

"Only by uniting your mind and spirit can you channel the power that belongs to you."

"..."

My thoughts were revealed.

Ichigo Kurosaki's expression became somewhat conflicted.

"I, I know..."

Even Ye Yi, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but sigh when he saw this.

——No matter how talented he is, he is still just a boy who is less than a hundred years old.

anyway.

Putting my hopes on such an immature guy is just me...

It's really shameful that at such an old age I can only do trivial things.

The rest that Youhabach said was not a long rest, but just a few pauses in the literal sense.

But just a few seconds later, he had focused his eyes slightly and raised the blade.

"Tighten your body, it's time to get started."

"...?!!!"

How can I endure this level of special training!
Although I really want to say this, but considering that the ultimate goal is to rescue Rukia.

No matter how much suffering there is, you have to swallow it first.

bump!bump!bump!
The violent collision of the intersecting blades symbolizes the intersection of minds and spirits, splashing out bright and dazzling starlight.

The image revealed through the transformation of the divine body is a true reflection of the inner world of the god of death.

It was another close-quarter wrestling match.

Taking advantage of the forward momentum, Yhwach pressed the blade down, closer to the ground... and stared at Ichigo Kurosaki's face which was slightly distorted due to excessive force.

"Why didn't you call that guy out?"

To others, these words sound quite confusing.

But for the parties involved, there is absolutely no threshold of understanding.

——The object the other party was pointing at was the source of Ichigo Kurosaki's other half of power, Arima Shizuya, who symbolized the power of Hollows and Shinigami.

"Through the method of transforming into a divine body, since it can allow me to appear."

"It's obviously not difficult to get that guy to show up as well."

"That red-haired guy... Never mind. You should understand what I'm going to say anyway."

Justified and convincing.

But after hearing these words, Ichigo Kurosaki's gaze unconsciously tended to avoid.

As if he didn't want to face this question directly, his tone began to become hesitant.

"No, I, I just..."

"I would like to ask for a favor from time to time, Uncle Zangetsu."

"That's all."

A subtle silence.

Yhwach stared blankly at the young man in front of him. Although he said nothing, he knew everything.

"Are you scared?"

It is not a question, but an attributive.

As if he had made some kind of judgment in an instant, Yhwach was unable to wait for the other party to respond.

It has already been said further.

"Be afraid of the opposite of your soul, be afraid of a part of yourself that is already there, and start to be afraid of everything that comes from the unknown."

"..."

"What's wrong? Have you lost the courage to even look me in the eye?"

"...I, I just..."

The boy clenched his teeth and an expression of regret and self-blame appeared on his face.

"I just didn't know that the power would be so brutal..."

Don't want to hurt anyone.

Even when facing an enemy that must be defeated.

Ichigo Kurosaki never thought of taking anyone's life.

Life is an important thing.

Precisely because his life is a precious thing bought with his mother's life, the boy cherishes it so much and sticks to such a bottom line.

"I...I didn't intend to hurt Kenpachi Zaraki to that extent..."

At that moment, my brain was filled and all my thoughts were overflowing.

There is only cruelty and violence.

I want to see blood and hear screams... It's as if there is something terrible deep in my soul that is trying desperately to come out and occupy my heart.

That person is not me.

Looking at the outline of Ichigo Kurosaki's face, Yhwach's expression changed slightly.

In the end, he just closed his eyes helplessly and with emotion.

"Naive idea."

"I know, but Uncle Zangetsu, I..."

“But I don’t hate it.”

"......?" The fragment that symbolizes the mother's side and contains the power of the Quincy does not think that this behavior is cowardly.

Quite the opposite, even.

"Victory without humiliation, life and death at the disposal of all. Such behavior has always been the freedom of the strong."

Rules are constraints, and common sense can only be used to restrain mediocrity.

Yhwach's face remained calm.

At this moment, there seemed to be a faint smile.

I don't want to let Kurosaki Ichigo fight because he will get hurt.

Physical pain and inner struggle are necessary parts of growth, but if you can choose.

Who would be willing to let their children walk on a thorny road?
Therefore.

"Ichigo, there's no need to feel guilty or upset about being so naive."

The cruelty of reality is worth lamenting, but that is not a reason to give up one's innocence.

"Chocolate parfait...it's something you really like to eat."

The sudden change of topic was surprising.

The things mentioned made people blush uncontrollably.

"Many people think that sweet and cute things are sold to women. But I don't think there is anything wrong with liking them..."

Yhwach took a half step back, his expression calm and gentle.

"People have the right to choose, Ichigo. It's not wrong to be naive."

just.

"You also have to learn to accept the heavy and dark side."

Like a gentle mother who can accept all emotions unconditionally.

A father who is a little strict and rigid will teach his children some annoying things in a more serious way.

"Don't resist, and don't think that it's something that doesn't belong to you."

"Simply running away won't change anything."

“Try to accept it and grow.”

To become a more perfect self.

and so.

"Put aside that naivety for now, Ichigo."

Set the chocolate parfait aside for now.

Occasionally, you should try the bitter yet sweet dark chocolate.

This is part of growing up.

Having said that, Youhabach slowly closed his eyes.

That is enough.

Although I don't want you to fight, I don't want you to get hurt.

But since the desire is so strong, if I continue to turn a blind eye... that would undoubtedly be a kind of callousness bordering on cruelty.

What's more, the current Yhwach is not as "powerful" as in the original storyline.

He could only pull out half the range, and was simply unable to suppress the power that originally belonged to the opponent.

So, was this something you expected?

Although the outcome is unknown, if that is the case, then we can only fulfill your wish.

Yhwach closed his eyes, and his body fell apart at this moment like a broken butterfly.

"Take it away."

"This is part of your power."

"That name...is also imprinted on your heart at this moment."

Ichigo Kurosaki looked at everything happening in front of him in amazement, and then listened to the voice coming from deep in his heart.

Confused but somewhat determined.

He stretched out his right hand.

……

In shackles and chains.

Rukia Kuchiki looked thin and seemed to be completely weak.

He staggered out of the White Tower under the escort of the executioner in white robes.

"..."

sun.

So dazzling.

I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t been exposed to sunlight for too long, or if I have begun to fear this level of brightness.

Rukia Kuchiki couldn't help but narrow her eyes.

There was no cloud in the blue sky, and birds were flying through it with their loud cries, showing their unique and irreplaceable presence.

The girl's steps were slow.

Her head began to look around, as if expecting something to appear.

Until a voice appeared beside her.

"The person you are waiting for will never come again."

"...?!"

He turned his head in panic, only to see the disheveled Byakuya Kuchiki standing calmly in a corner not far away.

His expression seemed to be completely frozen, as if he was just a witness observing history.

There was no fluctuation in Kuchiki Byakuya's tone.

"Abarai Renji."

"I don't think highly of men like that though."

"But even such an unreliable guy will work hard for you and even be willing to sacrifice his life for it."

This courage and guts.

"I approve of everything about that man."

Seeing the scarf that Byakuya Kuchiki had been wearing around his neck disappear, Rukia Kuchiki's expression changed from surprise to calm.

Finally, he slowly closed his eyes and smiled faintly.

“I see. Onii-sama, Renji… has he received your approval…”

As a message before death.

It couldn't be a better thing.

Rukia Kuchiki didn't think her death was important.

Looking around Soul Society, there are many people who are more powerful, stronger, and more beautiful than oneself.

She is just an insignificant adopted daughter of a noble family.

Not worthy of attention.

but……

Kuchiki Rukia suddenly stopped.

"Brother!"

Even the escorting officer had no intention of interrupting the sudden call.

"During this period, my elder sister must have said a lot of rude things to you."

"I know you will be unhappy, but it's all because of me."

"After I die... please don't blame onee-sama!"

Respond with silence.

Then he turned his back.

At this moment, Byakuya Kuchiki walked down the stairs in silence, as if he had cut off his own perception.

As if that insignificant concern.

At this moment, I am simply expressing myself through my clenched hands.

time flies.

Witnessed by the Gotei 13, Rukia Kuchiki was hung high up on the gallows.

The spear hidden in a secret place was solemnly taken out.

And in front of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, he gradually unsealed himself and revealed his true identity.

The shackles that looked like spears, the moment they were released... burst out with an extremely powerful stream of spiritual pressure.

Everyone present was affected by the strong wind and couldn't help but squint their eyes.

The azure turbulence began to twist and take shape.

The spear was released, and the figure named "King of Destruction" was recorded in the books.

The sight, which looked like a giant bird flying in the sky, made many people look slightly shocked.

Everything will end with the execution and evaporation of Rukia Kuchiki.

But at this moment.

A figure suddenly appeared and stood directly on the crucifixion rack.

"Sorry, I'm a little late."

A reassuring tone.

It was Ichigo Kurosaki who suddenly appeared, his body wrapped in bandages.

"But... it seems like we have managed to catch up?"

The boy smiled confidently.

(End of this chapter)