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

Chapter 320 319: The things I hold fast to in my heart
"Oh, so you're Madarame Ikkaku's sister?"

"Although I've heard him talk about it before, I've never seen him in person, so I'm a little surprised..."

"Eh? Ah... no, I don't mean to comment on people's appearance. That's too rude. I just feel a little emotional."

The smile on Ichigo Kurosaki's face was dull.

"I never thought that the next Grim Reaper stationed in the human world would be the sister of an acquaintance."

He swung the Zanpakutō in his hand, shaking off the nonexistent blood.

Ichigo Kurosaki inserted it back into its position on his back, and turned to look at the 'channel' that was beginning to close.

"It looks like this invasion is over."

Madarame Shino, who had come to his senses a little, pulled Ryunosuke and raised his head in a daze.

"Then, um...why are you here?"

From a practical point of view, it is extremely rude to ask such questions to someone who has just saved your life.

But this is actually what the person involved thinks.

Ichigo Kurosaki's appearance came at the perfect time.

From the moment Xu appeared to the moment the two were attacked, there was only a pause of a few seconds.

If preparations had not been made nearby from the beginning, even if the captain of the 13th Division, Ukitake Jushiro, was here, he would not have been able to provide such timely assistance.

Madarame Shino pursed his lips.

Although it is not in line with the moral spirit, it is also necessary to be appropriately vigilant in this situation.

Ichigo Kurosaki showed a rather surprised expression, obviously not expecting such a response from the other party.

After a brief silence, he smiled and scratched the corner of his mouth, as if he was aware of a little embarrassment.

"How should I put it... You may believe it, but I have actually been waiting not far away since the beginning."

Sure enough!

"Then why did you..."

"Because someone told me in advance that some of the Great Hollows would be driven away, escape, and wander into the human world."

……what?

Why this thing is stationed as a death god is unclear.

But it was known by a Death Agent, and corresponding preparations were made?
There were too many flaws to cover all at once. Before Madarame Shino spoke, she also realized the meaning of the other party's words.

Some of the Great Hollows were driven away and fled...

and many more.

Madarame Shino concluded carefully.

"You mean, these guys didn't invade on their own initiative, but were forced to flee here?"

Ichigo Kurosaki frowned unconsciously. He responded softly and turned his gaze to the deep space not far away.

It was a deserted and empty place over there. No stars or moon could be seen, not even a single thing.

As empty as chaos itself.

"Well, if nothing unexpected happens, there will be other people here later."

Take a deep breath and adjust your posture.

Ichigo Kurosaki stood with his back to the two of them, ready to move.

"So before things start to get complicated...you two should retreat quickly."

"Don't even think about going back to Soul Society. The passages are quite unstable at this time and it's easy to get lost in them."

"Go to this address... and find a guy named Urahara Kisuke. He will help treat your injuries."

Madarame Shino took the map of Karakura Town from the other party and memorized the standards in it in his mind.

Although it is not appropriate to trust the help of someone of unknown origin in such a situation.

But I don't know why, maybe it's because the other party mentioned the relationship with Madarame Ikkaku? Or maybe it's because of the powerful strength that the other party showed...

No matter what, at this moment, Madarame Shino finally chose to believe the other party's judgment.

"Well, I'll go first..."

"Well, be careful along the way."

"What are you going to do later, Mr. Kurosaki?"

"my words……"

After a pause, Ichigo Kurosaki stared closely at the direction in front of him, and then his expression suddenly became a little serious.

No time to speak.

Because the passage leading to Hueco Mundo was reopened.

A figure seemed to be about to emerge from it, but before he could open his mouth, Ichigo Kurosaki flashed forward and suppressed him directly.

Before he could even make out the other person's appearance, Ichigo Kurosaki's right hand had already pressed directly on the other person's face.

Like an expert dribbling through the defense, Ichigo Kurosaki had no expression on his face.

They suppressed him fiercely as if he were an enemy, and the two disappeared from the entrance of the passage in an instant, until the space stabilized and gradually began to flatten out and disappear...

And the remaining words belatedly echoed in Madarame Shino's ears.

"I'm going to Hueco Mundo."

Ichigo Kurosaki.

Heading towards Hueco Mundo.

After passing through the pitch-black corridor and breaking through the barrier that separated the three realms, Ichigo Kurosaki, with the unlucky guy in his hand, directly smashed the sky above the Hueco Mundo.

Things that were broken and hanging like mirrors were flying everywhere, and the two of them fell from above.

It seemed that he was simply angry because of humiliation.

The thing in Ichigo Kurosaki's hand began to roar violently.

"You bastard...let me go!!!"

The azure light burst forth, and the spiritual energy contained in it made Ichigo Kurosaki raise his brows slightly.

This is the spirit of hurting oneself a thousand times in order to hurt others eight hundred times.

It would be troublesome if I got injured in a place like this... I had to conserve my energy.

He decisively let go, twisting his body and doing a side kick.

"Your ability to control spirit particles is very weak. Since you like to expose your weaknesses so much, I'll let you use them to your heart's content."

Use the spirit particle in the form of an attack, directly injecting it into the opponent's body.

Although the technique is rather crude, it is also the correct and effective way to use it.

Because it is visible to the naked eye.

The soul energy in the other party showed signs of getting out of control.

The figure in white ceremonial attire roared in unwillingness, and the whole person was rampant in the air... Although it was out of "control", the power that was ready to be unleashed would definitely not stop quietly.

These things will only erupt in a more violent manner.

Boom boom boom boom! ! !
Azkielro Ibon.

Before he could even introduce himself, he was swallowed up by his own power and returned to the land of Hueco Mundo.

Compared to the original work, this guy's strength has not changed much...

But Kurosaki Ichigo is completely different.

With the help of Arima Shizuya and Zangetsu, the boy has gained a deeper control over his own strength and has learned to use his current abilities 'perfectly'.

Looking at the other party falling to the ground in a mess, his body was already severely burnt.

Ichigo Kurosaki stared at the other person in silence, and finally sighed softly as if he had made some kind of decision.

"Sure enough... the Arrancar and this outfit are still somewhat incompatible." The power of the Hollow is known for its roughness, but they delusionally want to use spirit particles for their own use through delicate control like the Quincy.

There is a sense of monkey imitating human humor...

Because of the supplement and preparation of intelligence.

Ichigo Kurosaki already knew the other party's specific identity and origins long before.

He betrayed his own team and, as a Hollow, an Arrancar, and a Subjugator, he prostrated himself before the invisible empire called Yhwach.

This act of submission is not in itself worthy of contempt.

After all, after losing their official leader, the Arrancar team itself did not fall apart, which can be considered a result of "proper organization".

Ichigo Kurosaki would not be overly harsh on these people.

Of course, there are also some voices of "disapproval" of his style of doing things.

"You are too soft, Ichigo. You should have delivered the final blow and ended its life."

Without stopping to move, as he moved quickly, the shadow of Uncle Zangetsu appeared on Ichigo's right side.

Seeing the familiar figure appear, Ichigo Kurosaki also showed a faint smile on his face.

"I also thought about doing this at the beginning. After all, being too naive will not help the next action..."

"And I'm not that ignorant guy who always thinks I don't want to hurt anyone. In the end, I'm likely to end up in a situation where no one can save me."

"That's what happened to Mr. Arima before, right? I... didn't want him to end up like that. But in the end, I still couldn't help him at all."

There are many things to think about, and because of this, Ichigo Kurosaki shows a maturity that far exceeds the original work.

"So I won't dwell too much on some major issues."

"Uncle Zangetsu, I will still stick to my bottom line... If conditions permit, I still don't want to take other people's lives."

"But when necessary, I will completely give up these unrealistic fantasies. Even if I don't want to, I will do it..."

To protect the important person in your heart.

You have to learn to give up some things.

Otherwise, you will end up with nothing to protect.

The tone became a little heavy.

Zangetsu looked at the young man whose face had become sad, thought for a moment, and subconsciously comforted him.

"Ichigo, you don't need to be so..."

"I'm not conflicted, Uncle Zangetsu."

As if to emphasize that, Kurosaki Ichigo repeated.

“I didn’t think too much about it because I’m not a very smart guy.”

"Many people say that I have powers that ordinary people cannot reach, and many people are paying attention to me... Honestly, I am not interested in these things."

"But it doesn't matter. I just know that this power can protect the people who are important to me, and that's enough."

Zangetsu fell silent, and correspondingly, another figure appeared beside Kurosaki Ichigo.

"You've grown up, Ichigo."

Wrapped in dark mist, a figure walked on the left side of the boy.

It symbolizes the power of one of the Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, and even now, when the person involved is no longer around, it still maintains its proper form.

This situation is still an extremely rare example even in Soul Society.

——Will the power of Zanpakuto continue after the owner dies?

If there was a firm negative answer before, now it can only be a more neutral response.

Ichigo Kurosaki's gaze swept over the other party, his tone a little choked.

"Mr. Arima..."

"What? You're showing that expression. Both me and Urahara have said this before, right?"

Some things will still remain in a specific place even if they disappear.

Wait until the right time comes.

"Time is almost up, Ichigo...come on."

Both sides gave each other concerned looks, which made the blond boy take a deep breath.

Kurosaki Ichigo's expression turned serious.

This is where my belief lies, and this is where my persistence lies.

And now.

That's when he needs to make an effort for others.

He raised his right hand and tightly grasped the hilt of the Zan Yue sword at his back.

Once the goal is clear, you just need to practice what you insist on.

Let’s get started, Mr. Arima, Uncle Zangetsu!
……

Under the desolate sky of Hueco Mundo.

There were constant shouts and screams.

In the entire empty desert, only the former palace of the King of Hueco Mundo, the Hueco Night Palace, shows some traces of human intelligence.

Even now after Aizen Sosuke and Arima Shizuka disappeared, this place still maintains a certain degree of quietness and peace.

It's not just because the old guys used to live here.

It is also because times have changed that the most basic principle of "silence" is still maintained here.

No matter how unrestrained and unruly they are, after the birth of the ability called thought, these Arrancars more or less...

Everyone began to yearn for a rational form.

Loud noises and killing are not allowed in Xuye Palace.

But now this "unwritten" rule has been shattered by the sudden invaders.

A large number of Arrancar and Hollows were fighting desperately among them.

However, the Quincies, who were dressed in white uniforms and acted extremely ruthlessly, were constantly gathering and piling up.

The leader's high-pitched voice echoed in the air, demonstrating his unparalleled presence.

Kiluje Opi.

The excited expression on his face already explained his current mental state.

"Attack, attack, attack!"

"Your Majesty's order has been issued, annihilate Hueco Mundo!"

"We no longer need prisoners. These raw, blood-drinking beasts do not deserve our mercy."

The front was blocked.

He stepped forward without hesitation and pushed away the Knights in front of him.

"That won't do. You have to watch carefully."

Walking forward leisurely, Kiruge opened his hands slightly, and the flashing blue spirit bow pierced through the Arrancar's body, breaking through the defense line amid a terrible cry of pain.

"If you can't find the weakness, then amplify the spiritual energy that is output. Just think like this, like this... like this!"

The high tone suddenly stopped at some point.

He was forced to stop because of a burst of bright yellow lightning that fell from the sky.

Looking at the figure that suddenly appeared in front of him, Kiluge smiled with interest.

"Are you finally unable to sit still? You guys...are also on my hunting list."

(End of this chapter)