The Alchemist in Bleach

A bead of cold sweat slowly slid down Ichiro's forehead...

Just playing around...

They're playing a game where it's more like a bloody battle!

It's not that Ichiro is imagining things; the combination of "the world" and "the hatchet" is rather unsettling...

"Well, listen to me, I really didn't know how she felt before I said those things!"

"Hmph! I think you did this on purpose! Drink up!" Sekai snorted coldly, raised the wood-chopping knife in his hand high, and charged towards Ichiro.

"Holy crap! You're serious!" Ichiro's expression changed, and he turned and ran into the Fourth Division, shouting as he ran, "She's murdering her husband! Help!"

"stop!"

"Do you think I'm stupid?! If you stand still, you'll get chopped down!"

......

Everyone: Ugh~ It's happening again~ Explode, you bastard!

Everyone watched speechlessly as Ichiro and Sekai noisily left the general sanatorium. They'd expected some drama, but instead, they were bombarded with displays of affection...

After a moment of silence, they ignored Ichiro's faint plea for help coming from the Fourth Division and went about their business.

You get used to this kind of thing. Anyway, the world's adults can't kill you with their knives; in fact, it's good for your health. They really know how to have fun!

A faint sense of envy and bitterness flashed through their hearts, but they turned the dog food into motivation and worked even harder.

......

In a room at the Zero Division's office in Seireitei, Kuchiki Kyouga sat on the floor, his eyes filled with confusion.

When he first graduated from the True Central Spiritual Arts Academy, he was full of ambition to make a name for himself. Therefore, no matter how dangerous it was, he always fought on the front line and was full of energy every day.

Because he had a clear goal in mind, he didn't care even though he knew that many people disapproved of his behavior. If those people disapproved of his high-profile actions, how could he possibly approve of their lazy attitude?

And so he climbed his way up the social ladder. His status as the son-in-law of the Kuchiki family did not bring him any shame, because he had enough strength to be worthy of the surname.

The only thing that might not go smoothly for him is his own Zanpakuto. He yearns for honesty and integrity, and he always strives for what he wants in a fair and square manner, never resorting to underhanded tactics.

However, his Zanpakuto ability is of the illusion type, and it's the kind of demon sword that specifically lures Zanpakuto!

Even so, he did not give up his Zanpakuto. Instead, he kept trying to prove that Muramasa was not a cursed sword, but just a normal Zanpakuto with a special ability. He believed that this ability could only be used against enemies and not against teammates. He did many things in the hope that others would not discriminate against Muramasa.

Perhaps it was these things that made Muramasa so loyal to him.

However, at some point, all of this began to change...

It's unclear when it started, but as Kuchiki Hibiki accumulated more and more merits, his position became increasingly intriguing, often assisting Kuchiki Ginryu with official duties.

Full of enthusiasm, he didn't feel anything strange at the moment; on the contrary, he was happy that he couldn't help.

However, to others, this sent a signal—Kuchiki Ginryu was preparing to pass the position to Kuchiki Hibiki!

This really stirred up a hornet's nest.

Yes, Kuchiki Hibiki is indeed very outstanding, but he is just a son-in-law!

If the Kuchiki family had no heir at this point, no one would object to Kuchiki Kyoga taking over. Even if there was an heir, it would be acceptable if his talent was mediocre.

but!

This is just a hypothetical!

The fact is that the Kuchiki family has heirs now, several of them, and their talent is not low!

Not to mention that when the exceptionally talented Byakuya appeared later, he had even less hope.

And so began the catastrophe of the Kuchiki-hime River...

It is unclear when exactly, but rumors about Muramasa began to circulate everywhere. At its peak, some people even pointed at his back and whispered behind his back.

However, even the softest whisper can be easily heard by the powerful Grim Reaper.

As a result, Kuchiki Hibiki's mentality began to change. The Hibiki who used to be full of enthusiasm, positive and kind to others was gone. In his place was a reckless man who would get angry at the drop of a hat and blame his teammates from time to time.

His arrogance grew day by day.

Seeing this change, and considering the strange nature of his Zanpakuto Muramasa, Kuchiki Ginrin discussed with the Captain-Commander about transferring him to the First Division. On one hand, she wanted to temper his temperament and calm him down, and on the other hand, she wanted him to temporarily avoid the limelight.

Unfortunately, Kuchiki Ginryu ultimately underestimated the xenophobia of the nobility...

Even after joining the First Division, Kuchiki Kyoga was still ostracized, and some people even secretly tried to kill him!

In such an environment, how could someone with a stagnant mindset possibly persevere?

Fortunately, just when he was about to break down, the legendary Zero Squad found him and wanted to invite him to join.

At first, he was very wary of this Zero Division, because he had never heard of any Zero Division in all his years in the Gotei 13.

However, she later learned from Ginryo that the Zero Division was real and that they were an independent force that existed to protect the most revered Soul King in Soul Society.

This unexpected invitation filled him with joy, because he felt that his long-cherished wish was about to be fulfilled. Once he became a member of the Zero Division and began to protect the Soul King, then the existence of Muramasa should also be taken seriously, right?

However, this was merely the beginning of the cruel reality being unveiled to him...

guard?

Noble?

What kind of protection is this?

How is being shaved into a human stick considered noble?

In an instant, this cruel reality nearly broke Xianghe, who was full of passion.

Fortunately, there was one thing that was barely keeping him going: the existence of the Zero Division was indeed righteous, because the three realms would begin to collapse when the Soul King died, and his duty was to prevent such a thing from happening.

As for what the monks did to King Ling, what does that have to do with him?

Unfortunately, Kuchiki Hibiki's life perfectly illustrates what it means to have ups and downs...

After some mental preparation, Kuchiki Kyoga finally managed to accept reality, and then Tsunayoshi Tokito was invited to join them...

When he first met Tsunayoshi Tokitan at the Spirit King Palace, he had a very bad impression of Tokitan. His intuition told him that this person was not a good person and that his heart was probably very twisted.

When the Zero Division decided to make their full presence known in the Seireitei, his last line of defense crumbled...

The Zero Division, which prides itself on justice, recruited a notorious scoundrel, whose sole purpose was to oppose the Gotei 13...

So-called justice is nothing but a joke, whether in the past, present, or future...

How can something that grows wildly from darkness possibly escape darkness?

He was utterly disillusioned with this messed-up reality...

"Hello, Kuchiki Hibiki, what are your thoughts on this world? And what are your thoughts on that 'noble' Spirit King? Are you interested in changing this world yourself?"

"Who are you?" Kuchiki Kyoga's pupils contracted, and his right hand slowly pressed on his Zanpakuto. Even though this place was only temporarily set up, the monk had set up a large number of barriers, so ordinary people simply couldn't get in!

"Me? A wisp of 'wandering soul' from Soul Society, Aizen Sousuke~"

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Chapter 221 The Philosopher's Stone! Refresh

"Can I pursue you?"

"No."

……

Yamada stared blankly at Suzuran as she left, then turned to look at Ichiro not far away, his eyes full of confusion. What happened to the promise that he couldn't be rejected? Is this even worse than being rejected after confessing directly?

"Pee pee~~"

After Ichiro realized what was happening, he awkwardly turned his head away and whistled.

It doesn't work!

Indeed, that saying is true: some things are romantic when done by a rich, handsome, and successful man, but are just rude and shameless when done by a poor, unattractive man.

Good looks are the only true indicator!

Fortunately, he possessed this truth!

Just as Ichiro was about to advise Yamada to think more positively, an unexpected event occurred...

"boom!"

The door to the general medical facility was kicked open. Soi Fon raised her eyebrows, glared angrily at Ichiro, and shouted, "Tenshin Ichiro! Look what you've done!"

"???" Ichiro first raised the soundproof barrier of the ambulance, then pointed at himself and walked toward Soi Fon in a daze.

The others, while tending to the patient, secretly glanced over, their intuition telling them there was something fishy going on!

What else could a woman possibly do to question a man about the good things he's done?

"Did I...do something?" Ichiro asked curiously as he stepped out of the soundproof barrier. "Also, this is the Fourth Division, so keep your voice down."

"Hiss~" Soi Fon took a deep breath and calmed down. "I understand, I was wrong, but it's all because of you that Yoruichi is going to marry Urahara!"

"What's the big deal? Getting married is fine, it's not like we're in... wait, holy crap! They're getting married?" After realizing what was happening, Ichiro looked at Soi Fon in shock.

Holy crap, they're getting married already? They're skipping dating altogether?

The world that came out upon hearing the sound was also stunned. This is impossible. Urahara shouldn't have such audacity.

Ichiro thought so too, and asked curiously, "Are you sure? How could that coward Urahara possibly dare to confess?"

"It's all because of you!" Soi Fon said viciously.

The thought of this made her furious!

"Me? What did I do?"

"Stop pretending! If you hadn't said those things to Urahara, how could he have confessed to Yoruichi? And if he hadn't confessed, how could Lord Kiyogan have allowed them to get married right now!"

What did I say?

"Tell him not to regret it, and that he should boldly confess who he likes! Also, tell him that childhood sweethearts can't compete with newcomers, and encourage him to settle down with his girlfriend sooner rather than later! If it weren't for your words, how could he possibly have confessed to Yoruichi!"

Soi Fon glared angrily at Ichiro like a black cat with its fur standing on end!

What angered her most was the second sentence, because Urahara was her childhood friend, while she was the one who suddenly appeared out of nowhere!