"Ms. Inoue, your reaction is wonderful." Tessai Tsukasa excitedly approached Orihime and said, "I am truly moved."
"Hehehe, it's nothing." Orihime scratched her head and gave a modest, silly laugh.
"Your little girl is really good at chatting with strangers," Yoruichi remarked helplessly.
“Well, 447 is definitely because of the innocence in her heart.” Wuyue seemed quite proud of this. “Therefore, she is enthusiastic about communicating with people and has no barriers at all.”
"Hmm, I quite agree with that." Kurosaki Ichigo nodded thoughtfully, glancing at Ishida and Chad. "These two are completely different. One's a taciturn guy, the other's pretending to be aloof. Tsk tsk, will they really be of any use in Soul Society?"
"uh-huh?"
"What kind of eyesight do you have?"
Chad and Ishida noticed the suspicious look in their eyes and turned their gazes toward them.
"Alright everyone!" Kisuke Urahara finally spoke, clapping his hands. "Come on, everyone look over here. We're about to set off." With his movement, the rings of giant rocks behind him suddenly floated up into the air, forming a huge stone gate.
“This is the Gate of Transcending Boundaries.” As Kisuke Urahara spoke, he suddenly stretched out his cane and knocked Ichigo Kurosaki’s soul out with a bang.
冖~纟
"Hey, what are you doing all of a sudden?!" Kurosaki Ichigo was caught completely off guard and entered Shinigami mode.
"Oh! The body and soul are completely separated!" Orihime exclaimed, clearly astonished by the sight. "Kurosaki-kun, can you still go back inside?" she asked, pointing to the physical body in front of her.
"Of course you can." Ichigo Kurosaki shrugged helplessly. "Otherwise, wouldn't I really be dead? Hey, you two men, don't touch other people's bodies like that!"
"That's truly perfect technique!" Ishida Uryu stood up casually and pushed up his glasses.
"That's right, don't touch it! After all, this body will be entrusted to me for safekeeping!" Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out.
Everyone's gaze fell upon it, and there it was—an adorable lion plush toy.
"It's a soul." Wuyue smiled and said, "You came too?"
"Hiss, that monster brother..." Soul clearly remembered Wuyue vividly. That terrifying and oppressive spiritual pressure lingered in its mind. "You... you're here too?"
"Otherwise what?" Wuyue raised an eyebrow and said, "Do you want me to stay in the mortal world and play with you?"
"Ah! No! No! Go away, go away quickly!" Hun shouted, waving his hands frantically.
“Well, now I’m going to get to the point.” Kisuke Urahara ignored the mascot’s antics and pointed to his finger, saying, “A spirit particle converter has been added to this interdimensional gate. So even humans who haven’t undergone soul conversion can pass through easily.”
"Okay, I understand." Kurosaki Ichigo seemed impatient and was about to rush in.
However, before he could act, Wuyue slapped him on the back of the head. "My foolish brother, you must listen to important things completely."
"You bastard! You actually slapped me on the head!" Kurosaki Ichigo said angrily.
“Well, that’s true. Passing through this door isn’t difficult, and the conversion of spiritual particles won’t be painful.” Wuyue sighed, completely ignoring him. “But the problem is still time. If I’m not mistaken, the opening of this interdimensional gate requires a fixed time limit, right?”
"Oh my, as expected of Muzuki-kun." Urahara Kisuke clapped his hands exaggeratedly and said, "You know far more than I imagined."
"Let's get down to business," Wuyue said expressionlessly.
“Alright, alright. That’s right, this portal does have a fixed time limit. The time limit is about four minutes.” Kisuke Urahara pushed up his hat brim and said with a smile, “In other words, if you can’t reach Soul Society within these four minutes, you will be trapped in the Dangai forever.”
"What should we do then?" Uryu Ishida asked, puzzled.
"Forward!" Yoruichi, in her cat form, bent her front paws and leaped directly onto Mugetsu. "Don't hesitate, just keep moving forward! Let me guide you. Don't be afraid! Don't be confused! Just keep moving forward! Those who are prepared, follow me!"
As she finished speaking, Mugetsu readily embraced her and walked directly into the portal. Watching his body disappear into the white light, Orihime, Ichigo, and the others followed without hesitation.
A massive invasion of the Soul Society has begun!
Chapter 0544 First Clash!
The path to the rift isn't long. Even at the speed of an average human running at full speed, it wouldn't take more than four minutes.
Even though some unexpected situations arose within the rift, the group easily resolved them and landed safely on the ground.
"This is Soul Society?" Kurosaki Ichigo and his companions were utterly shocked as they looked at the Edo-era style buildings before them. "It's completely different from what we imagined."
"To be precise, it should be called Rukongai." Mugetsu once again played the role of popular science, explaining, "The souls that are guided to the Soul Society settle here."
"Hmm, it's also the poorest and freest region in Soul Society," Yoruichi added.
"So-called freedom doesn't guarantee any security either," Wuyue said meaningfully.
"I know!" Kurosaki Ichigo seemed to suddenly realize something, pointing ahead and saying, "That's where the Shinigami live! It looks no different from our streets! I'm going!" With that, he started running rapidly in that direction.
However, after running only a few steps, a loud rumbling sound was heard, and huge rocks fell from the sky, smashing heavily in front of Kurosaki Ichigo.
"Idiot." Mugetsu, holding Yoruichi, muttered speechlessly, "If it were that easy to get in, what would be the point of the Rukongai and Seireitei division?"
Sure enough, no sooner had he finished speaking than a burly giant appeared before the gate of the wall. He held two axes and looked at Kurosaki Ichigo with disdain. "It's been a long time since I've encountered a brat like you. Come on, let's exchange a few blows."
"Who...who is this guy?" Ishida Uryu exclaimed in surprise, "His size is...abnormal!"
“Sidanfang,” Yoruichi explained calmly, “He is the guardian of the western gate of Soul Society, the White Path Gate. In the three hundred years he has guarded Soul Society, no one has ever dared to trespass.”
“That’s because the Soul Society has been at peace for three hundred years.” Mugetsu shook his head speechlessly and said, “But this kind of thing, which isn’t even worthy of being called a Seat Officer, can only be used to guard the gate.”
"Huh? Is he weak?" Orihime asked curiously.
"Hey, don't talk nonsense!" Yoruichi felt uncomfortable after being slapped in the face. "What I said was the truth! This guy is already difficult for ordinary souls, or even ordinary Shinigami, to defeat!"
“Pay attention to your key point. Ordinary souls, ordinary death gods…” Wuyue sighed and asked, “Are there any ordinary people here?”
“Alright.” Yoruichi admitted there were some mistakes in her words, but still advised, “If we just rush in head-on like this, it will cause a lot of problems. Let’s think of something else…”
However, before she could finish speaking, Kurosaki Ichigo had already drawn his large cleaver and swung it at Jidanbo opposite him. Just like in the original story, he easily shattered Jidanbo's axe with a single strike.
Similarly, Ichigo Kurosaki's act of kindness completely won over the other party, who then willingly used his immense strength to lift the White Gate.
"Hahaha! This is so convenient!" Kurosaki Ichigo laughed and said, "Let's go in quickly!"
“That won’t do.” Before anyone else could react, a man dressed in a white haori, whose smile resembled that of a fox, blocked their way. “If you just let me in, I’ll be in a lot of trouble.” As he finished speaking, bright red blood spurted out, and Sidanfang’s entire right arm was severed.
"How is that possible!"
"When did he make his move?"
"Wow, so fast!"
Neither Ichigo Kurosaki, Uryu Ishida, nor Chad or Orihime could clearly see the man's movements. They couldn't even detect a blurry shadow in their retinas.
“Third Division, Captain! Gin Ichimaru…” Yoruichi said gravely, “Why is this guy here?”
"You bastard!" Even if he couldn't gauge the opponent's strength, given Ichigo Kurosaki's personality, he couldn't just stand by and watch. He immediately raised his Zanpakuto and slashed at the opponent.
Ding-dong.
A crisp sound.
Kurosaki Ichigo was forced back several steps by the backlash of spiritual pressure. Ichimaru Gin also immediately distanced himself from Ichigo, smiling slightly, "You must be Kurosaki Ichigo? You actually dared to trespass here, quite bold. However, I can't let you pass so easily." He raised his short sword, pointing it at Ichigo.
Shoot him! Sharpshooter!
scoff.
A beam of white light extended instantly.
Ichigo Kurosaki's pupils dilated suddenly. With his eyesight, he couldn't possibly track the trajectory of the white light. Even so, he instinctively raised his Zanpakuto to protect his chest.
Clang.
Another crisp sound rang out.
The extended divine spear was blocked by a deep blue spirit sword.
Gin Ichimaru's narrowed eyes suddenly snapped open, and he asked, "You... are you Mugetsu Kurosaki?"
"This must be our first meeting," Mugetsu said softly, blocking the other's blade. "I'll need your help from now on, Gin Ichimaru."
Hu Chi.
The Spirit Sword thrust forward, unleashing an incomparably powerful sword aura.
Gin Ichimaru took a few steps back and used his Zanpakuto to block the attack. The air currents collided, and a powerful gust of wind suddenly rose.
Even someone as large as Sidanbo was blown backward by the strong wind. Taking advantage of the recoil, Mugetsu pulled Kurosaki Ichigo out the door.
“What an incredible guy.” Gin Ichimaru pressed his trembling right hand and said softly, “Captain Aizen, your plan may be going to go wrong.”
Chapter 0545 The Shiba Family's Peculiar Style
Boom!
A heavy, muffled thud.
The White Gate closed again. Gin Ichimaru gave Mugetsu's retreating figure a deep look before turning and leaving.
"Hey, what are you doing?!" Seeing the door close in front of him, Kurosaki Ichigo immediately became angry and shouted, "Why did you back out when you had such a good opportunity?!"
"Didn't you see someone blocking the way?" Wuyue rolled her eyes at him and turned her gaze to Zhiji. "Give this guy some treatment."
“I understand.” Orihime nodded, unfolding the Twin Heavens Return Shield and covering Jidanbo’s right arm. “With my current strength, it may take quite some time to treat such a wound.”
"It's alright, there's no rush to get going anyway," Wuyue waved her hand and said softly.
"Damn it! Don't ignore me!" Kurosaki Ichigo jumped out again, saying, "You clearly have the power to repel him! Why don't you just charge in?"
"Idiot! That's a captain-level being!" Yoruichi couldn't stand it anymore and scolded, "He stands at the pinnacle of the entire Soul Society. One of only thirteen, he's not someone you can defeat easily. Besides, even if you did defeat him, then what?"
"What do you mean?" Kurosaki Ichigo still couldn't understand.
"That means even if we defeat this captain, we won't get far." Ishida Uryu pushed up his glasses and said, "Not only that, if the Soul Society finds out that we are strong enough to defeat a captain, then the encirclement and capture will not be a simple matter."
"Hmm. Faced with the power of the entire Soul Society, how many of us do you think will survive?" Yoruichi asked in a deep voice.
"Then, what should we do?" Kurosaki Ichigo thought about it and realized it was indeed the case, gradually calming down. "Are there any other ways to get in?"
"Hmph, I never thought I could just walk in." Yoruichi raised her head and said with a proud look, "So from the beginning, I had a pre-arranged plan."
"Is that so?" Kurosaki Ichigo and the others were all taken aback. Just then, a series of noises came from afar. It was several men riding wild boars, galloping towards them against the setting sun.
Mugetsu narrowed his eyes. He immediately recognized the leader of these boar riders as none other than Shiba Ganju, the only male heir of the Shiba family.
As in the original story, the thick-skinned Ichigo clashes with Shiba Ganju, who "hates Shinigami." After a brief fight, Shiba Ganju, realizing his appointment with his older sister is approaching, rides away on his wild boar.
Meanwhile, Mugetsu and the others, led by Yoruichi, embarked on their journey to the Shiba family.
"This guy, is he supposed to be my cousin?" Wuyue turned her head and asked Ye Yidao in a low voice.
"You even know this?" Yoruichi's expression froze for a moment, then she said in a low voice, "That Isshin guy actually told you his original identity?"
"No, would you believe me if I said I was just guessing?" Wuyue smiled mysteriously.
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