The Strongest Gentleman Development System in Naruto

Only after Inoue Hao's soul had completely dissipated did Mugetsu whisper, "Not bad, you have indeed perfectly obtained this power. Orihime is amazing."

"Is this what Mugetsu-kun meant by needing time?" Orihime seemed to understand something and said softly, "Thank you for everything you've done for me, both for my brother and for myself."

"Our relationship doesn't need such formalities," Wuyue smiled and said, "From now on, I will tell you everything about me. As for the choices you make in the future, that's up to you."

Wuyue would not force her, much less coerce her. Even if he did need Orihime's abilities in the future, he would still let her make her own choice. This was the least he could do to show a girl respect.

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The pitch-black night descended.

Under the starry sky, Ichigo Kurosaki, dressed in a Shinigami uniform, carries Rukia on his back as they traverse the city's skyscrapers.

"After a human soul becomes a Hollow, it will attack its own family members first?" Kurosaki Ichigo was shocked by this fact and said in disbelief, "That's impossible, why?"

“Hollows don’t devour souls to fill their stomachs,” Rukia sighed. “They do it because they can’t escape their own pain. Souls that can’t bear the emptiness and loneliness and can’t reach Soul Society will eventually fall and become Hollows.”

"And it is because they cannot fill the pain of this loss that they choose the souls they once loved."

"Is that so?" Kurosaki Ichigo, being a complete novice, had never heard of such a thing before, and his face showed a shocked expression. "So, you saw the scratches on Inoue's legs?"

“Yes,” Rukia said softly, “That’s probably what his brother left behind after he Hollowed out. If we don’t stop it quickly, both Inoue-kun and your brother… they’ll probably be in trouble!”

"Mugetsu..." Thinking of his genius younger brother, Kurosaki Ichigo felt even more agitated. He moved even faster than before. "Please, please, nothing bad happens to him! How am I supposed to explain this to Dad and Mom?!"

Just as they were about to reach the Inoue family's house, Rukia suddenly let out a soft exclamation. "What's going on? Why did that Hollow disappear from the radar?"

"Huh?" Ichigo Kurosaki stopped abruptly, his expression blank. "What did you say? Disappeared?"

“Yes, it was just around here a moment ago.” Rukia narrowed her eyes and said, “But in the blink of an eye, it vanished without a trace. What happened? Was it eliminated?”

"Is it possible that it left on its own?" Kurosaki Ichigo was shocked. "Or has it already achieved its goal?!" Thinking this, Kurosaki Ichigo's anxiety deepened. He quickly broke open the doors and windows of the Inoue family's house and jumped inside.

However, to his surprise, his younger brother, his future sister-in-law, and his childhood sweetheart were all gathered in the living room, enjoying hot pot and watching variety shows. The atmosphere in the house was peaceful and harmonious.

Chapter 0520 The Strange Parrot

"So, what exactly happened yesterday?" Kurosaki Ichigo asked from the rooftop around lunchtime. Luckily, those guys couldn't see him, otherwise, he would know how to explain it.

"Just as I suspected, someone else took care of it." Rukia looked at the canned drink in front of her, a look of surprise on her face. This thing is truly amazing. It can completely seal what you drink inside without affecting the taste. Is this what modern technology is like?

"Others?" Ichigo Kurosaki frowned. "Could there be other Shinigami in this city?"

"I'm not sure, but I think so." Rukia couldn't help but think of Kisuke Urahara. That mysterious and cunning businessman must be quite something. "Well, anyway... your brother and that Inoue-kun should be safe."

"I hope so." Ichigo Kurosaki sighed, feeling there was something else going on. But he couldn't figure it out, so he had to give up.

"Hey, you guys are here. You seem to have a good relationship."

"Hello, Kurosaki-san and Kuchiki-san."

Just then, a familiar voice rang out. It was Mugetsu and Orihime walking out of the door, side by side.

"Muzuki, Inoue." Kurosaki Ichigo waved his hand, then suddenly asked, "Did you encounter anything unusual yesterday?"

"Are you referring to yourself when you say you're unusual?" Wu Yue glanced over and said softly, "What kind of cosplay gathering were you attending with that bizarre look and outfit?"

Ichigo Kurosaki froze, suddenly realizing that the other person seemed to have seen his Shinigami form yesterday. But thinking about it carefully, it made sense; his younger brother could usually see spirits. If he could see him, it didn't seem strange.

"And another thing, since you came all last night, why did you leave without saying goodbye?" Wuyue, seemingly oblivious to Ichigo's gaze, continued, "Your behavior is really strange."

So, it seems he didn't know he was a spirit at that time?

Kurosaki Ichigo, thinking to himself, followed Mugetsu's words and said, "No, I saw how happy you all were, so I left for the time being."

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"Is that so?" Wuyue found her cheap brother's clumsy acting hilarious. What the hell? Seeing us so happy, and that's such a lame excuse! "But speaking of which, you've been acting a bit strange lately. It seems like you're hiding something?"

In that instant, Ichigo Kurosaki felt as if he had been seen through. He had a feeling that his younger brother's words were loaded with meaning. However, before he could ask, his two other best friends casually walked onto the rooftop.

"Wow, quite a few people have come, Shui Se."

"Hmm. Ichigo and Mugetsu are here, Keigo. So they're two couples, right? Shouldn't we avoid being third wheels?"

"Shut up! If you want to talk, keep your voice down! Everyone can hear you!" Kurosaki Ichigo complained, looking exasperated. "Besides, she and I aren't in that kind of relationship!"

"Is that so?" Mizuki narrowed her eyes and said, "Well, even so, you should still consider other people's feelings." Her words were clearly loaded with meaning. Let Ichigo explain this to Tatsuki properly.

"Well, I know about that." Kurosaki Ichigo sighed and said, "I'll talk to her about it later."

"Wow, that's amazing. You actually consider other people's feelings?" Wuyue teased with a smile. "This is truly unprecedented... Childhood sweethearts, they really are something else, aren't they?"

"Get lost, I'm not in the mood for jokes like that right now." Ichigo Kurosaki's forehead veins throbbed.

Just then, a deep voice rang out. "Oh, you're all here."

"Chadu." Kojima Mizuki and the others greeted him. However, Mugetsu stared at the birdcage he was carrying and said softly, "A very nice parrot. Did you buy it?"

“No, I picked it up on the way.” Chad shook his head and said, “Well, or rather, it was given to me by someone.”

"Hey, you... you must have skipped a big part of the process because you were lazy, tell me the truth!" Asano Keigo was clearly very dissatisfied with this and shouted loudly.

"Instead of worrying about that, let's talk about your wounds," Kurosaki Ichigo asked, displaying his warm and caring nature. "You got into another fight?"

“No. The head injury was from being hit by a steel bar.” Chad seemed unconcerned, saying calmly, “As for the hand injury, it was from being hit by a motorcycle. However, the person who hit him seems to have been seriously injured, so I took him to the hospital.”

"This guy is as tough as ever," Kurosaki Ichigo said, his face full of exasperation. He then glanced at his younger brother; both of them were monsters.

However, Wuyue seemed more interested in the parrot and asked softly, "Hey, little guy, what's your name?"

"I... my name is Shibata Yuichi." To everyone's astonishment, this parrot actually spoke human language. It fluently stated its name.

Immediately, both Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia showed expressions of astonishment. They had sensed that something unusual was residing within the parrot's body.

Chapter 0521 One Punch Kills

That night, Chad was sent to Kurosaki Hospital because of his excessive weight.

Both Ichigo and Rukia sensed the lingering presence of Hollows emanating from each other's bodies. This made their hearts grow even heavier.

The next morning, just as Ichigo Kurosaki was about to ask Chad about the truth, Chad had already quietly left the hospital.

Left with no other choice, Ichigo and Rukia skipped class. They used their "Spirit Vision" to locate Chad, but just as they were about to catch up, they saw a weakened Karin around a corner. Ichigo had to prioritize taking care of his younger sister and taking her home.

Rukia continued her pursuit of Chad. At her speed, clad in ordinary spirit form, she was no match for the strong and powerful Chad. Just as she was falling behind, danger quietly descended.

She was being targeted by that phantom.

"Hehehe, you exude a wonderful scent." This was a strangely shaped Void, resembling a bat. It wore a huge mask and emanated a savage, bloodthirsty aura.

Bang.

A muffled thud.

With a single blow, Rukia was sent flying. Her body rolled several times on the ground before finally coming to a stop, a pain she had never felt before gripping her.

"Damn it!" Rukia gritted her teeth and complained, "Those idiots at the Technology Development Bureau! They actually adjusted the pain level of the spirit corpses to be exactly the same as that of humans. These guys always like to do weird things."

"Whoa! It actually withstood my attack!" Bat Void roared loudly, appearing unusually excited. "You rascal, you're definitely something else. Just who are you?"

snort!

Rukia showed no intention of replying. She bent one leg and leaped upwards. Guided by a powerful force, her knee slammed into the Hollow Bat's head, forcing it back several steps.

Immediately, seizing the opportunity, he braced his right hand against the edge of the bat-like mask and pushed back. Using the force of the recoil, he soared into the air. "The Sovereign - Mask of Flesh and Blood - All Things - Take Flight - That Bears the Name of Humanity! Truth and Temperance! The Wall of Unknown Sinful Dreams! Standing Atop It Only! The Thirty-Third Path of Destruction - Azure Fire Fall!"

Boom!

A crimson flame shot into the sky, striking the bat-like creature squarely in the head. Smoke and dust billowed up, enveloping its entire head.

"Did it hit?" Rukia breathed a sigh of relief as she landed back on the ground. "This level of debuff should... what?!" Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly showed a look of astonishment.

On the opposite side, after the smoke cleared, the Hollow stood unharmed in the same spot. "Hehehe, I know this technique. This... is the power of the Shinigami? Too bad, it's not very powerful."

"Why..." Rukia asked, her face filled with emotion and disbelief, "Has my power not recovered at all?"

Of course, she had no idea. Because Kisuke Urahara had tampered with her spirit, causing her soul to completely merge with the sealed Hogyoku. This also sealed away her physical power, making it impossible for her to mobilize any spiritual energy.

"Farewell, Death." The bat Hollow stretched out his arm and grabbed Rukia by the throat. "Your body will be the source of my own evolution."

Bang.

Just then, Chad arrived and punched the bat Hollow away. Even though his eyes couldn't see it, he found the Hollow's direction solely through his senses.

"This guy can actually fight Hollows with his bare hands?" Rukia was stunned by this scene, her face filled with astonishment. "Is he really a monster?"

"Hey, transfer student." Chad turned his gaze to Rukia and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you should be able to see that thing. Where is it?"

Ultimately, the combined efforts of the two inflicted considerable damage on the bat-like Hollow. However, this Hollow was clearly no ordinary being. Having devoured two Shinigami in succession, its spiritual power had evolved to a whole new level. Furthermore, it was now capable of using some special abilities.

This creature could summon its minions, bizarre creatures resembling giant frogs, and could also spit out leech-like bombs from its mouth. It caused the two considerable trouble, at one point pushing them to the brink of despair.

But at that moment, a familiar voice suddenly rang out. "What are you doing?"

"Mugetsu?" "How did you get here?" Both Chad and Rukia looked astonished.

In Rukia's mind, shouldn't it be Ichigo Kurosaki appearing now? But why is her brother here?

"Hmm? This strange-looking thing is really ugly," Wuyue teased, as if she didn't recognize Xu.

"Danger! Get out of there!" Rukia's pupils contracted, and she hurriedly said, "That kind of monster is not something you can fight!"

"Is that so?" Wu Yue's lips curled into a smile. Letting the bat's punch come flying at him, he casually extended his palm and easily blocked it.

Bang.

A ripple of air spread out, ruffling the hair at Wuyue's temples.

"Impossible!" Bat Xu's face was filled with disbelief. "Why, you humans! Why do you possess such power?"

"Don't underestimate humans, you monster." Wuyue smiled and said, "Because they have faith as their support, humans can overcome everything." She raised her left hand and threw a punch.

Boom!

A terrifying burst of energy erupted.

To Chad and Rukia's astonishment, a gaping hole was blasted into the Hollow's head, and its mask shattered instantly. Its entire body disintegrated into particles and vanished into the air.

"Well, all done. No need to thank me, I'm just being helpful." Wuyue clapped her hands and turned to leave without hesitation.

Chapter 0522 Modifying the Soul

"Huh? You mean my brother showed up and killed that Hollow that took down two Shinigami with a single punch?"

As night deepened, Ichigo Kurosaki's astonished voice echoed from within Kurosaki Hospital. "Are you kidding me? My idiot brother, no matter how superhuman he is, couldn't possibly have done something like this!"