The Witcher: The Journey to Transcendence from Marvel...

Chapter 498 Tensions Rise

Tessai Goryu's face didn't show much expression, but his eyes revealed a firm determination. As long as Kisuke Urahara gave the order, he would rush forward without hesitation.

Yoruichi crossed her arms, her eyes fixed on Wes, silently assessing his strength.

She could sense that the aura emanating from Wes was extremely powerful, indicating that he was no ordinary person.

But as the former captain of the second division, she also has her own pride and confidence, and will never back down easily.

The atmosphere in the alley was tense, with both sides waiting for the other's next move, and a major battle seemed imminent.

"Ha~ Ha~"

Kisuke Urahara's distinctive laughter rang out abruptly, breaking the suffocating tension. He narrowed his eyes slightly, the corners of his mouth turned up, and his face returned to that seemingly casual smile.

"You seem to know a lot, young man." He said, fanning himself with a folding fan and looking at Wes with great interest.

"There are very few secrets in this world that can be kept from me." Wes's tone was calm but exuded an undeniable confidence, as if nothing in the world could hide from him.

"Tch~" Yoruichi curled her lip in disdain, her eyes full of skepticism towards Wes's words.

"For example, why have you fallen to such a state, Fifth Division Captain Aizen Sousuke?"

Wes's words were like a bombshell, instantly making the atmosphere tense again.

Kisuke Urahara's eyes narrowed slightly, and Yoruichi and Tessai Tsukabishi also showed wary expressions.

"Who exactly are you?" Kisuke Urahara asked seriously, his smile fading.

Does it matter who I am?

Wes shrugged, a faint smile playing on his lips, as if mocking the other person's question.

"It's really not important."

Kisuke Urahara covered half of his face with a folding fan, his eyes peering through the gaps in the fan ribs as he observed Wes, making it impossible to fathom what he was thinking.

"It seems you're not planning to make a move."

As Weiss spoke, he calmly walked past Yoruichi.

Yoruichi tensed up, her muscles bulging instantly, ready to strike at any moment.

But at that moment, Kisuke Urahara shook his head slightly at her, and Yoruichi gritted her teeth, forcing herself not to make a move.

"We will meet again."

Wes said without turning his head, his voice fading into the distance.

Until Wes completely left, Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi, and Tessai Tsukabishi did not make any further moves.

They stood silently in the alley, Yoruichi breaking the silence first: "Kisuke, just who is this guy?"

Kisuke Urahara closed his folding fan, frowning slightly. "I don't know either, but he knows too much, especially about Aizen. He's definitely not simple. We need to be careful."

Tessai nodded silently, and Yoruichi also fell into deep thought. All three of them knew that this suddenly appearing Wes would bring them unknown variables and challenges.

The next day, Kongza No. 1 High School started school as usual, and the campus returned to its usual hustle and bustle.

Kurosaki Ichigo is a straightforward person who can't keep things to himself. Yesterday, Wes's powerful and mysterious performance kept lingering in his mind, and he planned to go and ask him directly for clarification.

However, Rukia Kuchiki was filled with worry.

She knew that Wes was exceptionally strong, and that such a powerful person would disguise himself as an ordinary student, so there must be some ulterior motive behind it.

"Ichigo, don't be impulsive." Rukia Kuchiki stopped Ichigo Kurosaki, a hint of tension in her eyes. "Although I don't have any evidence, my intuition tells me that he's probably after you. Let's stay away from him for now and wait until I've investigated further."

Kurosaki Ichigo scratched his head somewhat reluctantly, but seeing Kuchiki Rukia's serious expression, he nodded reluctantly.

Unfortunately, things did not develop as Rukia Kuchiki had hoped.

Before she could even begin her investigation, something unexpected happened.

It was an ordinary night.

Two people dressed as Shinigami (death gods) appeared in Karakura Town. The two were none other than Kuchiki Byakuya, Rukia Kuchiki's adoptive brother, and Abarai Renji, her childhood companion.

Byakuya Kuchiki's expression was cold and his eyes were devoid of any emotion. He spoke coldly, "Rukia Kuchiki, you have violated the rules of Soul Society by bestowing the power of a Shinigami upon a human without authorization. The Central 46 has ordered us to arrest you and bring you back to Soul Society."

Renji Abarai frowned slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, but he still stood firmly beside Byakuya Kuchiki.

Rukia Kuchiki was well aware of her mistakes and originally intended to bear all the blame alone, not wanting to implicate others.

She felt a sense of tragic heroism in her heart, preparing to accept the punishment from Soul Society with equanimity.

However, to her surprise, Ichigo Kurosaki chased after her relentlessly.

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"Rukia, I won't let them take you away!"

Kurosaki Ichigo's eyes were firm and burning. He gripped his Zanpakuto tightly and charged towards Abarai Renji without hesitation.

Renji Abarai paused for a moment, then assumed a fighting stance.

The two clashed instantly, their blades flashing and spiritual pressure overflowing.

To everyone's surprise, Renji Abarai, the vice-captain, was actually suppressed in the battle against Ichigo Kurosaki.

Despite Renji Abarai admitting that his strength was suppressed to only 20%, Ichigo Kurosaki's performance was still astonishing.

It's important to know that Ichigo Kurosaki had only been a Shinigami for a few days and had never received systematic Shinigami training.

He fights entirely on his innate fighting instincts and extraordinary talent.

With each swing of his sword, Kurosaki Ichigo exudes an indomitable spirit. His attacks may seem haphazard, but they always manage to pinpoint Renji Abarai's weaknesses.

A solemn expression appeared on Renji Abarai's face. He never expected that this greenhorn would have such powerful fighting ability.

"You're... kind of interesting!"

Renji Abarai gritted his teeth, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes. He tried to adjust his fighting rhythm and regain the initiative in the battle.

Meanwhile, Ichigo Kurosaki fought with increasing ferocity, his eyes showing no fear, his mind focused solely on protecting Rukia Kuchiki.

His talent was on full display in this battle; every attack and defense was perfectly timed, as if he were born to fight.

Kuchiki Byakuya, who was watching from the sidelines, maintained a calm expression throughout, but a strange light couldn't help but flash in his eyes.

He silently watched the battle, gaining a new assessment of Ichigo Kurosaki's strength.

Kuchiki Byakuya, who had been observing from the sidelines, did not hesitate at all when he saw Renji Abarai being suppressed by Ichigo Kurosaki and the situation gradually turning against his side.

Using Shunpo, he appeared beside Ichigo Kurosaki in an instant, like a ghost.

(End of this chapter)