Death: Then stood in the sky.

Even though they cannot see spiritual particles and spiritual pressure, their destructive power is undeniably visible to the naked eye.

"Has it already collapsed?"

"It seems you're nothing special after all."

Ryugen Ishida elegantly adjusted his glasses and continued speaking in a profound and enigmatic manner, "It's remarkable that you have the courage to challenge me, but this is all I can praise you for."

But just then, a light, airy voice rang in my ears, "Is that so?"

"That voice?!"

Ishida Ryugen was startled. He tried to turn his head, but before he could finish, his head was violently pressed down and he was thrown away.

Boom!

The violent force pierced through the wall and slammed into the steel. It didn't even last a second before the steel bars twisted and fell to the underground parking lot on the next floor.

Stones crumbled and fell, shattering on the ground.

In the ruins, a hand pushes down the wall that is pressing down on him.

Bending the steel bar stuck in his chest, Ryugen Ishida stood up, covered in dust.

Take a deep breath.

He said slowly, "I admit that your speed is indeed somewhat beyond my imagination, but the speed of the Flying Leap is even better than the Grim Reaper's Instant Step. It is a footwork that is faster than the Instant Step."

"So don't even think that I'll get infected a second time."

Moreover...

Ryugen Ishida tore off his tattered coat. "No matter how powerful your attacks are, you can't break through my defenses."

As he finished speaking, azure patterns flashed across his arms like tree branches, spreading across Ishida Ryugen's entire body.

Blood-stasis suit!

"I told you, I have no interest in becoming a Quincy, but there's actually another part to that." He then pushed up his glasses and said calmly, "And you—you have no talent."

Chapter 62 But Ah Long, he's different.

“Longxian, you have a greater talent than me. Sooner or later, you will surpass your father.”

"Lord Ryugen, the future of the Quincy clan rests entirely on your shoulders!"

"Dragon string..."

"Dragon string..."

Everyone is praising it, everyone is looking forward to it.

It was as if, in this fallen Quincy clan, he, still a child, was already a savior.

until that day.

"Have you heard? The Kurosaki couple passed away, leaving behind a girl."

"How could this happen? That pureblood... doesn't that mean only she and... are left?"

"Ah, it's a pity, but it's true that only she and Lord Ryuken are left among the purebloods."

"It seems that the future truly rests on their shoulders."

The future?

What future?

What is the future of the Quincy clan?

Or perhaps it's my future, or the future of that girl named Masaki Kurosaki?

Why is it about myself and that girl?

Ryugen Ishida didn't understand.

Not long after, the girl named Kurosaki Masaki was adopted by her father and mother and brought to the Ishida family.

She was a very gentle and beautiful girl. Although her eyes were somewhat melancholy, her smile was like sunshine, capable of dispelling all darkness and warming people's hearts.

She's like the sun, radiating warmth and making people want to get closer.

"Xiaolong, what's for lunch today? Oh, it's baked shrimp! I'm so happy!"

"Little Dragon, have you become even stronger again? I'm so envious! I wish I were as smart as you, so Auntie wouldn't be angry about my Saintly Training level."

"Goodbye, Xiaolong. I'm going out to play with my classmates today. Have fun with me!"

She skipped and hopped away and disappeared from my sight.

It was around this time that Ryugen Ishida came to understand what the future truly meant.

He believes that marrying Masaki would be the future of the Quincy clan.

Because they are the only two remaining young pure-blooded Quincy.

That's what the tribespeople hoped for.

It was for this very purpose that her mother adopted Masaki.

And I... am also looking forward to it...

"It's okay, Ryu, there's no need to forgive me. I'm not angry." After being teased by her mother again for going to fight Hollow, Masaki smiled brightly. "I know, Auntie is just worried about me. It's okay."

That's such a heartwarming smile.

"Masaki, give up. You can't save those humans. How many times do I have to tell you before you understand? We Quincy just need to appear after the Shinigami are dead."

"Moreover, when it comes to fighting Hollows, it has always been the rule to hand it over to the hybrid Quincy like Katagiri Yoru."

"Think about your position and the Quincy's position. You must take yourself more seriously. We pureblood Quincy cannot easily bleed or get injured."

"Also consider...my position..."

His response was a serious and firm reply from Masaki:

"Ah Long, I can't just stand by and do nothing!"

"I think it's a great advantage that A-Long takes into account Auntie, Quincy, and all sorts of things that might happen in the future when he takes action."

"However, for me, valuing myself means doing what I can do today well."

“If I were to fail to do what I could have done today simply because I followed the rules, and instead watch someone who could have been saved die, I would never be able to forgive myself, and I would live with guilt for the rest of my life.”

Fortunately, the attack on humans was successfully resolved.

But... the future of myself and Masaki has become uncertain because of this.

Because of the appearance of that Grim Reaper.

"Ah Long, I met a Grim Reaper today. His name is Seiji Ukitake. He's a very, very, very handsome and interesting guy."

Don't be naive, death is a very cruel existence.

Moreover... despite using so many superlatives to describe his handsomeness, I think he's nothing special.

This is absolutely not jealousy!

“Arlong, he doesn’t seem to mind the Quincy’s past. He’s completely different from the Shinigami that his clan talks about.”

That was just an act.

"Ah Long..."

That's enough!

Unable to contain himself any longer, Ryugen Ishida interrupted Masaki Kurosaki, scolding him amidst the latter's astonished gaze, "Don't you understand, Masaki? He's a Grim Reaper!"

“But Ah Long is different.”

"What's so different about him! He's just as hypocritical and cruel as any other Shinigami, the mortal enemy of us Quincy. Have you forgotten the rules we Quincy are supposed to follow?"

"Ah Long..."

"Don't get any closer to him, Masaki, and don't cross the line anymore. Please consider my position."

"......"

It's despicable, but... if this can make that Grim Reaper disappear completely...

Father took Masaki to visit the Grim Reaper named Seiji Ukitake.

Masaki smiled very happily, as if she was already very satisfied just to see him.

That was a sight I had never seen before.

So, Masaki, do you even understand...?

......

Do you even understand?!

"You are a Shinigami, and Masaki is a Quincy. Continuing to contact her will only cause Masaki unbearable pain in the end!"

Ryugen Ishida rebuked angrily.

"You're the one who doesn't understand!" Qing Si laughed angrily, then scolded, "She's a person, someone with her own life who can make her own choices, not a puppet to be controlled by others!"

Ryugen Ishida's voice was icy: "I've already given you a chance, Grim Reaper."

Extreme anger surged forth like magma, eroding everything in its path, but Ishida Ryugen's tone grew increasingly cold, as if he had gathered everything into a single moment, awaiting a grand explosion.

"Since you refuse to stop here."

"Then, we'll just have to leave you here."

The chaotic flow of spiritual particles was restrained by the power of the pure-blooded Quincy. The magnificent spiritual particles collided in the air and then quickly formed a space that shimmered with azure light, completely covering the area and transforming it into a special alternate space.

The line of sight was blocked.

Their breath was also blocked.

It became a completely invisible area to the outside world.

"This is the Spirit Particle Space. By manipulating spirit particles, you can shape it into whatever shape you want. It can be a barrier, a seal, or a building."

"And this ability..."

Ryugen Ishida calmly replied, "I mastered it when I was twelve years old."

despair.

His toes touched the ground, blue spiritual ripples flashed by, and he disappeared from the spot.

"This is a skill that only I possess; even Masaki hasn't learned it."

"even--"

“He is my father.”

"You should know that, in addition to their own spiritual pressure, Quincy fight using spiritual particles. The more concentrated the spiritual particles are in an area, the higher their combat power becomes."

"So within this spirit particle space."

"My strength is several times greater than before."

"Death God." Ryugen Ishida put one hand in his pocket and pushed up his non-glossy glasses. "You... that's the end of it."

Chapter 63 The Moment the Dragon String's Defense Was Broken

"They should have noticed by now."

"Your body begins to feel unusually heavy, and even breathing requires more effort than before."

"What are you doing?!"

Suddenly, Ryugen Ishida broke down. Under his gaze, Seiji stretched his body slightly and then started doing aerobics, even doing a few push-ups.