Shirou's clones number 30 million

"This expedition must have broadened the horizons of many Grim Reapers, and there will be more opportunities like this in the future."

"A completely new era is about to begin. Those who are complacent and want to stay where they are, we pioneers won't wait for you!"

Ichigo Kurosaki stared blankly at Rukia for a long time before hesitantly asking:

"So those people selected last time went to another world? I thought they went on a picnic in Hueco Mundo. What's it like in another world?"

Rukia couldn't help but laugh, thinking as she spoke:

"Ichigo, you're too weak! You're gone after just a few words. Back then, when Captain Aizen said this, we debated with him for quite a while."

"But you still lost in the end," Kurosaki Ichigo reminded him speechlessly.

"Well... there's nothing we can do about it. That door to other worlds is in the hands of Captain-Commander Aizen. Besides, he knows far more about the other worlds than we do."

"Hey... no wonder you guys lost. That guy was right, intelligence is the most valuable thing."

Who are you talking about?

"A Yorozuya owner, suspected to be from another world."

Chapter 510 The Captain's Authority

Chapter 510, Section 511: The Captain's Authority

As he spoke, a deep sense of regret suddenly welled up in Ichigo Kurosaki's heart.

He didn't participate in the last expedition selection because the team leader had to lead the team.

After all, he was still a student by profession and couldn't stay in Soul Society for too long; he could only go there to work at night.

Expeditions sound like they require a lot of time, which is really not suitable for me.

But unexpectedly, that expedition turned out to be to another world.

Ichigo Kurosaki did not doubt Rukia's words; he had complete trust in his vice-captain.

"I'm sorry, I made the decision not to participate in the last expedition..."

"No need to apologize. I was a little disappointed when I found out later that we were going to another world," Rukia said with a smile. "But we've only recently taken over the Fifth Division, and we have a ton of work to do. We don't have the time for that."

"As the team leader, can you call all the team members by name?"

Kurosaki Ichigo paused for a moment. Although he had tried his best, there were just too many members in the Fifth Division, and they were all wearing the same shihaka. How could he possibly remember them all?

"Sorry, I'm really bad at remembering people's names. Can Rukia recognize them all?"

"I knew it."

Rukia shook her head slightly, took out a small booklet from her bosom, and handed it to Ichigo Kurosaki.

"This is my notebook for taking notes. Remember to return it to me after you're done reading it."

"Why...?"

Kurosaki Ichigo looked bewildered and blankly turned to the first page.

The next moment, you see a person's name, photo, and personality description.

"This is...? Do all five members of the Fifth Division have it?"

"Yes, everyone has one. The team roster only has names. It's easier for the famous ones, but for the less famous ones, I really can't match their names with their faces, so I had to prepare a notebook to make it easier to remember them."

"You've lived in Soul Society for so long? And you still haven't gotten to know everyone?"

"The Soul Society is so big, even the most sociable person can't possibly know everyone, right? Besides, I wasn't in the Fifth Division before."

Hearing her say that, Ichigo Kurosaki inexplicably felt relieved.

It's perfectly normal for Rukia, who comes from Soul Society, not to know all the members of the Fifth Division.

"Thank you so much, you've been a great help. You should have been the team leader."

“No, a captain is chosen based on strength, and Ichigo is the most suitable candidate.” Rukia shook her head slightly and said with a smile, “Just like Captain Zaraki, he’s not as good as Ichigo at being a captain. At least you can read more than him.”

Kurosaki Ichigo was speechless, never expecting that one day he would surpass others because of his literacy.

Should I be happy that I know other languages?

"What kind of 'more appropriate' is this? It's like comparing who's taller with a child. Isn't it only natural to beat him?"

"What's the scale of this banquet? Is it the same as last month's?"

"No, this is a grand banquet attended by the entire Seireitei." Rukia deliberately emphasized the word "entire".

"That's huge! Is the budget big enough?"

"That's enough. I heard that the expeditionary force made a fortune in the other world and acquired a lot of money that they can't use in Soul Society. That's why I led a team to the human world to make purchases."

Rukia paused, as if suddenly remembering something, and added:

"By the way, another team of Shinigami, led by the Third Seat, went to the other world behind the door to make some purchases."

"Can we just go to other worlds at will?" Kurosaki Ichigo suddenly became interested, wondering what the other world was like.

"In addition to procurement, applications need to be submitted in advance."

"Is this the new era that Aizen spoke of?"

At that moment, Ichigo Kurosaki thought again about what he had seen at the Yorozuya earlier.

That more complete set of Bleach manga, which has many differences in details, was definitely obtained by Aizen from another world.

But the expedition could not possibly be to a parallel world of modern society.

Therefore, it can be inferred that Aizen possesses at least two keys that lead to other worlds.

"That's fine too."

If the key had fallen into the hands of a rigid old man like Yamamoto, he might have sealed it away, cutting off all communication between the two worlds. It would never have been as open as Aizen's approach.

Intersection with other worlds? Perhaps through war, or perhaps through peaceful exchange.

I wonder if there are elves and goblins like in fantasy novels in another world, or if there are princesses captured by dragons waiting for heroes to come and rescue them?

And what about Xia Li? Could she have gone to a third undeveloped other world?

"Oh no! I suddenly feel all fired up!"

Rukia looked surprised and couldn't help but look at him with a strange expression:

"what happened to you?"

"Rukia, I suddenly feel an indescribable surge of emotion, it's like... well, I can't find the right words. How should I put it, I can't wait to attend the banquet!"

"Ha ha......."

Rukia couldn't help but laugh, and the laughter grew louder and louder until she clutched her stomach.

"When did you become Aizen's accomplice?"

"You didn't call Aizen Captain-Commander this time?" Ichigo Kurosaki chuckled. "I suddenly understand Aizen's feelings. Knowing that there are other worlds beyond this world, it's impossible for him to remain indifferent."

Is this really a good idea?

"Of course! Clinging to outdated ideas will only lead to being abandoned by the times."

Rukia shook her head speechlessly and laughed:

"It's fortunate that you didn't attend the daytime meeting, Ichigo, otherwise Captain-Commander Aizen wouldn't have needed to stop speaking halfway through his sentence."

"Because with someone like you leading the surrender, it will definitely become his monopoly of power later on."

"That's going too far!" Ichigo Kurosaki couldn't help but tap her forehead.

"Ouch! What are you doing?"

"Shouldn't you at least show some respect to your captain?"

"Ugh! You only act like a captain when you lose a verbal argument." Rukia pouted. "If I could beat you, I would definitely take your captain's position."

"Rukia, you've finally spoken your mind!"

"Whoa...! Captain Isshin, what brings you here?"

Kurosaki Ichigo instinctively turned around, but seeing nothing behind him, he immediately realized he had been tricked.

When I turned back again, Rukia had already run quite far.

"Don't run! Once I catch up with you, I'll show you what the captain's authority is all about."

"Ichigo-kun?"

When Inoshita Orihime saw Kurosaki Ichigo running straight towards her, she couldn't help but greet him.

However, Ichigo Kurosaki acted as if he didn't see her and ran straight past her, calling out Rukia's name at one point.

Upon seeing this, Orihime Inoue's initial joy at encountering Ichigo Kurosaki vanished instantly, and she looked down at the ground with disappointment.

She had naturally read the recently popular manga Bleach, since the main character is named Ichigo Kurosaki.

But comics are comics after all; she doesn't connect them to reality, treating it merely as a coincidence.

However, at this moment, she suddenly realized that although comics are comics, they may also have real-life prototypes.

Just then, a woman's voice suddenly rang in my ear:

"Hello, if you have any troubles, would you like to visit the Yorozuya? We can help you solve any problems."

Chapter 511 Immediately Decide to Follow Your Heart

Chapter 511, Section 512: Immediately Deciding to Follow One's Heart

Welcome to Yorozuya!

"Hello."

Inoue Orihime bowed as she carefully examined the furnishings inside the Yorozuya.

Judging from the sparse items and furniture in the store, as well as the overly empty space, it must have just opened recently.

A young man was sitting behind the counter, looking down at something in his notebook.

Upon realizing he had entered, he stopped writing and cast a peculiar gaze at himself.