The Alchemist in Bleach

Recalling what Ichigo had said, Ichigo clenched his fists in resentment. This feeling of powerlessness was truly disgusting!

Seeing this, Urahara thought that Ichigo Kurosaki was worried about Rukia, so he smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about Rukia. The person who came is her brother, or rather, her brother-in-law. But that guy is a siscon, so he always treats Rukia like a little sister. Rukia is Byakuya's Achilles' heel, so he would never let anyone hurt her."

"Is that so... Really, is that so?" Thinking about what Rukia had said to him, Ichigo's heart gradually became shrouded in gloom.

Seeing that Ichigo was still worried, Urahara smiled and said firmly, "Don't worry, I guarantee with my own integrity that nothing will happen. Those people from the Central 46 wouldn't dare to touch her!"

"Really? Is that so? That's good, that's good." Although he said that, Ichigo was definitely not relieved, and his face still showed a worried expression.

"Huh? This is... the rejection of all things?" At this moment, Yoruichi walked in and looked at the golden light membrane enveloping Ichigo, and said in surprise.

Inoue: "......"

It feels like everyone knows about her ability... Does he really need to hide it?

"You've come at the right time, Yoruichi. Kurosaki-kun doesn't believe Rukia is alright. You just came back from Soul Society, so tell them whether she's alright or not."

"Oh, about Rukia~ She's been sentenced to death, to be carried out in ten days," Yoruichi said calmly.

"See? I told you so... There won't be any..." Before he could finish laughing, Urahara's expression changed, and he turned to Yoruichi. "What did you say? Rukia is going to be executed? Would Byakuya agree to that? And why so soon?"

Inoue and Ichigo exchanged a glance, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

"Byakuya definitely disagrees, but this time the old men in the Central 46 are unusually resolute. No matter how much Byakuya objects, they refuse to change their minds. Moreover, the speed this time is ridiculously fast. Most importantly, someone in the 12th Division bypassed Kiryu Hikifune and directly provided the Central 46 with a video of Rukia transferring her Shinigami powers to Ichigo."

"How could this be? Did Aizen get involved?"

"That's what I thought too, until I discovered something else."

"What?" Urahara asked, puzzled.

"Within the Seireitei, 80% of the GD series mechs have stopped operating! And the World and the Moon Spirit are completely nowhere to be found. As for Satoshi, it's hard to say; he's an intelligent life form, and as long as there's a network, he's omnipresent. By the way, the Moon Spirit has been missing for quite a while."

"So, is this incident related to Ichiro?" Urahara pondered, stroking his chin.

He wasn't surprised that Ichiro would take action. Although it was a bit unexpected that he would target Rukia, he could still accept it. That guy had changed a long time ago. He was no longer the Tenshin Ichiro who respected life and now played with it.

It's just resurrection, what's the big deal about toying with people?

Perhaps only Captain Unohana can stop Ichiro right now...

Therefore, what Urahara was thinking was Ichiro's purpose in doing this: why should most of the GD series be shut down? To be honest, this was a particularly bad move!

Although the GD series has always been under Ichiro's control, which is something almost everyone knows, no one has brought it to the forefront.

Because the GD series is now the strongest fighting force in the Seireitei besides the Thirteen Divisions, and this is the result of the Seireitei's production restrictions over the years!

It is a terrifying thing for such armed forces to be completely in the hands of one person.

Ichiro would never have controlled the GD series mechs before, and this could very well provoke those nobles. It's highly likely that this could ignite a war... wait, a war? Chaos?

Urahara's expression darkened; he roughly knew what that guy was up to...

"So that's how it is... That's what Ichiro wanted to do! Whether it's the Three Realms Independence Plan or what's happening now, it's all for... that madman!!!"

"What are you thinking about? What is Ichiro's purpose?"

Under everyone's gaze, Urahara coldly uttered two words: "War!"

Ichigo's pupils dilated, and he exclaimed in disbelief, "War?!"

"Yes, both the Hueco Mundo expedition plan from decades ago and the current actions demonstrate this idea. If you think about it carefully, you'll understand. Las Noches is powerful, but could it really have taken that guy decades to accomplish something?"

Yoruichi was taken aback for a moment, then realized and said, "That's right! I overlooked that before. That guy has always thought like a human. His concept of time is different from ours. It's impossible for him to spend decades on things other than research. So, the reason why the expedition has been slow to progress is also because of him?"

“It’s a very simple principle. If Las Noches continues to exist and remains as powerful as ever, then war is bound to break out sooner or later. That’s one point. Secondly, Rukia was forcibly executed. What do you think the Kuchiki family will do?” Urahara adjusted the brim of his hat.

"Given Da Bai's personality, he will naturally oppose it to the end! It's even possible that he might resort to force! Right now, Da Bai's prestige in the Kuchiki family is at its peak, so the Kuchiki family is unlikely to oppose him."

"Yes, the Kuchiki family is the leader of the minor nobles in the Seireitei. If he makes a move, the other families will inevitably follow suit. In this way, with everyone connected, all the nobles will be mobilized! That's the second point!"

"Thirdly, someone in the 12th Division bypassed the towboat to report to the Central 46, which undoubtedly crossed the Commander-in-Chief's bottom line. Therefore, the 13th Division will also be preparing. And so on..."

"The entire Seireitei's fighting force has been mobilized..." Yoruichi muttered to herself, "So, Ichiro's target is actually..."

"Hmm... the other Soul Society!"

“But, at most, the other Soul Society will only issue warnings, they might not actually fight, right? After all, we have the Captain-Commander here. The destruction he caused to the entire Soul Society a thousand years ago is still not fully recovered after a thousand years. Would they dare to do that?”

“I didn’t dare to do it before, but I had no choice but to fight…” Urahara sighed. “A few days ago, I met with Ichiro, during Rukia’s Infinite Trial. One of his goals this time is to completely isolate the Three Realms and eliminate the Spirit Particle Balance mechanism!”

"Wait a minute... wait a minute, isn't that plan not feasible?"

Yoruichi looked at Urahara in disbelief. Wasn't this plan supposed to be impossible?

"It's just that we can't do it. Between the world... ha~ how many people even know about that place? Let alone go there. Of course, it's impossible for them, but Ichiro can do it..."

“Reiko…war…Ichiro, that madman!” Yoruichi’s expression was a little stiff. She was almost numb and didn’t know what expression to make. Urahara, who was standing next to her with a complicated expression, was the same.

Compared to this couple, the couple next to them looked much more bewildered, as if...they were really something...

Ichigo and Inoue were stunned by what they heard about mecha, world war, and the all-nobles mobilizing their forces.

However, they did realize one thing: that Tenshin Ichiro was the villain!

And he's the main villain!!!

This made Inoue hesitate more about the card.

Fortunately, the couple next to them were somewhat aware of Inoue and Ichigo and did not continue the discussion.

Looking at the now fully recovered Ichigo, Urahara said with a serious expression, "That's how it is as you see it. My reputation is ruined."

Yoruichi: ? ? ?

What did she miss? How come she came back with her personality completely gone?

"But I hope you will stop here. What happens next is not your business. It is a matter for us Grim Reapers and has nothing to do with you humans for the time being."

"But Rukia is in danger!"

"That's right, but what can you do? What can you do? Charge in and save her? Are you strong enough?"

Urahara's four-hit combo struck Ichigo's soul directly, silencing him completely. Yes, he couldn't do anything...

"The man you just fought, Renji Abarai, is the vice-captain of the Sixth Division. There are twelve more opponents like him in the Thirteenth Division! Above him are thirteen captains. How can you possibly win? Are you going to keep letting the Hollow inside you fight for you?"

Ichigo bit his lower lip, speechless.

"That's it, Kurosaki-kun. Live your ordinary life well. That's what Rukia would have wanted. Also, don't worry too much about Rukia. At most, it's just death. It's not a big deal. She's almost used to it. Ichiro will revive her later. Think about it carefully."

After saying that, Urahara took Yoruichi away from the room, leaving the two of them to think things over.

After a long silence, Inoue spoke first.

"Kurosaki-kun..."

"Inoue, let me take you home. It's getting late. You're going to Tatsuki's house, right? Let's go." Ichigo interrupted Inoue with a forced smile before she could finish speaking, and got up to walk outside.

"Kurosaki-kun..." Inoue looked at Kurosaki's weary back with concern, her slender hand unconsciously clutching the red card again...

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Chapter 338 The Filial Son, Kurosaki Ichigo

The next day, when Ichigo knocked on the cabinet door as accurately as usual, he stopped as soon as he raised his hand and then silently put it down.

I forgot, she's already been arrested...

Ichigo silently left the room, finished washing up, then moved the chair that Yuzu had hidden in the corner, and sat quietly at the dining table, eating his bread bit by bit.

"Onii-chan?" Yuuko looked at Ichigo in surprise, her eyes constantly glancing towards Ichigo's room. Was he... heartbroken?

"I'm done eating." After taking a couple of bites of bread, Ichigo got up and dragged his heavy body toward the school.

"Onii-chan........"

"Let him have some peace and quiet, he'll adjust. After all, he's just a little chatterbox."

........

Ichigo walked toward the school with his head down, his mind racing with thoughts.

Normally speaking, Urahara was right. He didn't need to go, and it wouldn't make a difference anyway. The Thirteenth Division was the number one military organization in Soul Society, while he was just an ordinary high school student who had just gained superhuman power. What could he do?

Will it cause trouble?

Or are we just feeding them kills?

That's what they say, but to just leave Rukia like that...

He can't do it...

Strength?

Lost in thought, Ichigo unknowingly arrived at school, then his classroom, and quietly sat down to continue pondering.

Ryuki frowned as he looked at the taciturn Ichigo. Ichigo had never had such a heavy expression before, even though he didn't like to talk much.

Moreover, not only Ichigo, but Inoue also seemed preoccupied ever since he returned last night.

"What happened between you and Ichigo? Did you tell him?" Ryuki walked up to Inoue and asked quietly.

If it were the Inoue of the past, she would have blushed and playfully teased Tatsuki at this moment. However, she was uncharacteristically calm and simply shook her head.

"Something happened to Rukia."

"Rukia? Who's that?" Ryuki asked, looking puzzled.

"Huh?" Inoue stared blankly at Tatsuki. "Rukia, Kurosaki's cousin, Kurosaki Rukia, she just transferred here a few days ago, and she sits in that seat."

Ryuki looked in the direction Inoue pointed, tilted his head in confusion, and then reached out to touch Inoue's forehead.

"Are you alright? There are no transfer students in our class, especially not girls. Do you think this is a dating game? That seat has always been empty, okay? Or, I'll go with you to the infirmary to get checked out."

"How could this happen? Rukia..." Inoue murmured softly, looking at where Rukia had been standing.