Death's Hidden Mobile

Shiba Kaien is the kind of person who would break the rules and do anything for his own people.

So he must be busy right now trying to get Rukia Kuchiki imprisoned.

Natsuhiko told Yoruichi where Shiba Kukaku lived. Shiba Kukaku hadn't moved around because of Kaien's death; he was still near Mount Koibushi, where Shiba Kaien had trained, which was in the North 3rd Ward.

Kisuke Urahara's Transcendental Gate only leads to West Rukongai, so to get to North Ward 3, you still need to walk a long way.

"We've rested enough, let's go."

Yoruichi called together Ichigo and the other three, and they left the elder's residence. Because of the changes in history, Ichigo did not encounter Ganju Shiba. Even if they had, Ganju Shiba would not have fought Ichigo because he hated Shinigami.

They walked towards the North District and didn't arrive at Shiba's house until evening.

"Is this the place?" Kurosaki Ichigo asked curiously.

"Yes, knock on the door."

Kurosaki Ichigo knocked on the Shiba family's door. Two burly figures opened it, paused slightly upon seeing Kurosaki Ichigo, and asked, "Who are you?"

These two figures were Jin Yan and Yin Yan, retainers of the Shiba family.

At that moment, Yoruichi jumped out, and when Kin-hiko and Gin-hiko saw her, they immediately called out, "So it's Lady Yoruichi, please come in."

The two men led the four people and the cat inside, with Xia Yan following closely behind, until they reached the backyard and entered the room.

Shiba Kukaku sat there cross-legged, holding a pipe in his hand and smoking.

The moment Xia Yan saw her, he was a little excited. Thirty years had passed, and seeing Kong He again made him very happy.

Yoruichi saw Shiba Kukaku and said with a smile, "Kukaku, how have you been?"

Kukaku smiled and said, "Yes, it's been a long time. Tell me, what kind of help do you need?"

Yoruichi slowly revealed her purpose, and when Kukaku heard that their goal was to rescue the captured Rukia Kuchiki, she couldn't help but frown.

"You intend to storm Seireitei?"

In this timeline, Shiba Kaien didn't die and even became a captain, so Shiba Kukaku naturally wouldn't hate the Grim Reaper.

Helping the Traveler violates the rules of the Seireitei, and in the original story, Soi Fon used this to threaten Yoruichi, causing the Shihouin family to be completely removed from the ranks of nobles.

Shiba Kukaku's actions would inevitably affect Shiba Kaien and Shiba Tomo, which he found troublesome.

Just when Xia Yan thought Shiba Kukaku wouldn't agree, she smiled and said, "However, Kuchiki Rukia used to be my brother's subordinate, and my brother is also working hard to save Rukia. More importantly, she is the savior of my other younger brother. Although he is no longer here, I think he would have gone to save Kuchiki Rukia if he were alive, right? So I will help you."

Hearing this, Xia Yan trembled slightly. Another younger brother's savior? This younger brother must be referring to himself.

Natsuhiko had visited Shiba's house many times, telling her about his life in the Todari Ward and introducing her to Rukia Kuchiki and Renji Abarai.

Xia Yan was deeply moved that she remembered this matter so well.

Hearing this, Yoruichi smiled and said, "I'm very grateful that you agreed, but could you please have someone take them away to rest first? I have something I want to say to you."

"Jin Yan, Yin Yan, take them downstairs to stay."

Shiba Kukaku shouted, and then the two of them left with Kurosaki Ichigo.

Yoruichi looked at Shiba Kukaku and said, "Kukaku, please don't be too surprised no matter what you see next."

"Surprised? What would surprise me?"

Shiba Kukaku waved his hand and said with a smile.

But the next moment, Shiba Kukaku's eyes widened, and he exclaimed blankly, "Natsuhiko, it's you?"

(This is the first update. Subsequent updates will be released after the book is published. The notification said it would be available at noon, but the exact time may be later. My first release was at 5:30 PM... so please be patient.)

Chapter 120: Sora

Am I dreaming?

Shiba Kukaku looked at Natsuhiko, her eyes gradually filling with tears, and reached out her hand.

Xia Yan slowly walked over and said, "Sister Kong He, you're not dreaming, it really is me."

Shiba Kukaku grabbed Natsuhiko and pulled her into his arms, holding her tightly.

Shiba Kukaku is 1.7 meters tall, and when Natsuhiko was pulled into her arms like this, his face was buried right in her chest.

"Ugh, Kukaku-nee, I'm about to burst."

Xia Yan struggled for a long time before Shiba Kukaku finally let go, looking at Xia Yan with teary eyes.

"Sister Kukaku".

Xia Yan looked at the other person and smiled.

Snapped.

The next moment, Shiba Kukaku raised his hand and slapped Natsuhiko, leaving a clear handprint on Natsuhiko's face.

"Kuukaku-nee?"

Xia Yan stared blankly at Shiba Kukaku, whose eyes were red and who said through gritted teeth, "Do you know how heartbroken I am?"

"sorry."

Xia Yan knew that Shiba Kukaku would be very sad, and seeing her like this made Xia Yan feel very distressed.

"Thirty years, thirty years, do you know how much pain I've been in?"

Shiba Kukaku looked at Natsuhiko and slowly began to speak. By the end, the tears in her eyes could no longer be held back and flowed out.

"How could you leave without saying goodbye for so long?"

Shiba Kukaku covered her face with her hands, trying her best to suppress her tears, but she couldn't stop them no matter what she did.

This was the first time Xia Yan had seen Shiba Kukaku cry. Unlike the strong woman she always was, she was in great pain at this moment.

Xia Yan knew that Shiba Kukaku was in great pain. The two were very good friends. Xia Yan had saved her sister-in-law, and her brother had also saved Xia Yan.

In addition, the two also researched stun grenades and set up a factory together.

When Xia Yan was pursuing Soi Fon, she had only made bee fireworks for him.

The two were very close friends, but even such friends passed away thirty years ago in the name of death.

Shiba Kukaku is not yet the strong woman she became after her brother's death; her personality still retains gentleness and care.

So when she saw Xia Yan again, she burst into tears, not out of anger, but because all the pain and resentment that had accumulated over the past thirty years erupted at that moment.

And of course, there was joy.

Xia Yan walked up to Kong He and said, "Kong He, if you're angry, you can hit me."

Shiba Kukaku pulled her hand away from her face, turned her head away, and said, "I won't hit you."

Xia Yan scratched his head and said, "Then, Kong He, what would it take for you to stop being angry with me?"

Shiba Kukaku coldly said, "I will never forgive you, never, and from now on, I will never speak to you again."

After the emotional outburst, the final anger comes: Why don't you come back?

Do you know that many people are waiting for you in agony?

Shiba Kukaku turned to leave, but Yoruichi blocked her way, saying, "Don't be silly, Kukaku."

Shiba Kukaku looked coldly at Yoruichi, who said, "I know you're angry, but do you know that thirty years ago, if there had been even the slightest mistake, he would have died? And what he's about to do could also lead to his death."

Shiba Kukaku trembled slightly as he looked at Natsuhiko.

The latter scratched his head and said awkwardly, "It's not as dangerous as Yoruichi-senpai said. I'm still pretty confident."

Shiba Kukaku asked softly, "What exactly happened?"

Yoruichi interjected, "We can tell you, but could you please sit down and listen carefully to what we have to say?"

"it is good."

Shiba Kukaku then sat down, and after all three of them were seated, Natsuhiko began to recount what had happened before he left.

Xia Yan described his attack by Aizen, as well as the events involving Metastacia and Ramirez. Upon hearing this, Shiba Kukaku gritted his teeth and said, "So it was him who did it."

For Shiba Kukaku, he not only harmed Natsuhiko, but also tried to harm his sister-in-law.

Xia Yan then described his plans and his life after leaving Soul Society.

Finally, Natsuhiko revealed the reason for his return: to kill Aizen.

"I can help you."

After hearing this, Shiba Kukaku immediately said, "Although I am not a Shinigami, I can still use high-level Hado. I can help you deal with Aizen."

Kukaku Shiba can use the Hado 63 Raihou Cannon. It should be noted that in Bleach, apart from Rukia, all high-level Hado techniques have only been used by Captain-level Shinigami.

Xia Yan shook his head and said, "Kukaku-nee can indeed help me, but there's no need for her to deal with Aizen. After all, the more people there are to deal with Aizen, the greater the danger."

Aizen's abilities make it impossible to besiege him. If he were to besiege him, he would likely be mistaken for Aizen and attacked by them.

Therefore, the fewer people the better. In Xia Yan's plan, those who cannot defeat Aizen will also be forced to leave his side.

Konghe nodded and said, "Okay, what do you need me to do?"

Xia Yan said, "First, I need your help to get Kurosaki Ichigo and the others into Seireitei."

Sora said, “I have two options. One is to use the Fireworks Cannon, and the other is to follow the transport trucks of the Covert Force. The former is too conspicuous and will attract the attention of Soul Society. We can use the latter. We have a special transport route, and after thirty years, no one will be able to detect our transport trucks.”

Xia Yan shook his head and said, "Let's use the Fireworks Cannon to drive Kurosaki Ichigo in. I'll use the transport trucks from the Covert Mobile Force to get in."

Xia Yan needed Kurosaki Ichigo to draw attention, not only for himself, but also so that he could act secretly after contacting the Captain-Commander.

Konghe said, "Okay, I'll send them in using the fireworks cannons. But the delivery trucks won't arrive for three days, so you'll have to stay here for the next three days."

Xia Yan nodded and said, "That's no problem, I can wait. Then please go with them, Yoruichi-senpai. If Kurosaki Ichigo is defeated, then teach him Bankai; we need his energy."

After Ichigo Kurosaki unleashes his Bankai, he possesses captain-level combat power. Although his slashes can be blocked by Aizen with one hand, he is still somewhat useful since he has never seen Aizen's Shikai.

Most importantly, he can protect Rukia. Natsuhiko wants to save Rukia, but if that's his only goal, he wouldn't go through all this trouble. Why bother with Aizen? He could just let the story follow the original plot.

Xia Yan's purpose in taking action this time was singular: to kill Aizen.

As for why he was so determined to kill Aizen, Xia Yan had another goal, and only by achieving this goal could he reach his true purpose.

If he can't do it, Xia Yan will regret it immensely.

To achieve this goal, Xia Yan was willing to risk his own life.