Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

I never imagined that my casual question would reveal the shady dealings hidden beneath the surface prosperity of Soul Society.

That said, the other person didn't seem like a good person.

Could he suddenly turn on me because of this, nipping the danger in the bud?

Thinking of this, the girl's expression became somewhat embarrassed. She subtly took a few steps back and forced a smile.

"I suddenly remembered that there are other tasks that haven't been completed."

"Lord Naraku, if there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave now."

Having said that, without waiting for a response, the girl turned and ran, her Instant Step speed even surpassing that of most of the officials.

Seeing this, Naraku chuckled and followed after him.

The girl's identity has now been confirmed.

If he were to wander outside, he would surely be targeted by the Ryudoji clan, and would be captured and used as the initiator of Chibaku Tensei.

The prison warden was kind-hearted and could not bear to see such things happen.

If it can be saved, it should be saved.

Watching the two figures chasing and fleeing, Ishida Sogen sighed helplessly.

Although it looked dangerous, based on his understanding of Naraku Sora, the death girl would be fine.

Hmm, probably.

The girl unleashed the fastest Instant Step she had ever used in her life, leaving the park almost in the blink of an eye, streaking across the sky like a shooting star.

The cityscape flashed by below, receding into the distance.

The girl only breathed a sigh of relief after flying out of the bustling area and into the sparsely populated suburbs.

"I couldn't sense that guy's spiritual pressure. Looks like I've shaken him off."

"Luckily, that person didn't know my name, otherwise, it would have been terrible if he had told the captain when we got back."

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from behind.

"This prison warden is knowledgeable in astronomy and geography; there is little in the world that can escape my notice."

Upon hearing that voice, the girl's heart stopped beating.

She turned her head in shock, making a stiff, clicking sound like a long-neglected gear with rusted connections.

A seemingly harmless, innocent smile came into view, instantly sending chills down one's spine and making one's hair stand on end.

Naraku Sora smiled and said, "If I remember correctly, your name is Akane Shizuku, am I right?"

The girl took a deep breath, and her expression became serious.

"That's right!"

"But even so, I will never compromise with you."

As she spoke, Akane Shizuku gripped the hilt of the sword at her waist with her other hand, drew it with a clang, and a powerful spiritual pressure burst forth, wrapping around the blade like a ribbon.

"Lure the night down, Mirokumaru!"

The Zanpakuto transformed into a golden staff, smashing forward with unstoppable momentum.

However, just when Shizuku thought that her opponent would also draw his sword to fight back, she suddenly found that Naraku Sora was standing there dumbfounded, without making any move.

Kind-hearted as she was, she immediately shouted a warning: "Get out of the way, it's Miroku Maru..."

By this time, it was too late.

The staff slammed heavily onto that solid chest.

boom!

A loud clang of metal clashing erupted, followed by a shocking reverberation. Shizuku stared in disbelief at Naraku Sora's unharmed chest, completely bewildered by what had happened.

"Don't you understand?"

Naraku grinned, "The difference between you and me is like an ant trying to see the blue sky."

Akane Shizuku's pupils dilated, and she almost completely lost the courage to struggle.

But at the crucial moment, images of fighting the void suddenly flashed through her mind, and her previously extinguished fighting spirit was rekindled.

Holding the Maitreya Pill, she launched another attack.

A flurry of thrusts and slashes followed, the moves dazzling, sometimes standard and precise, sometimes practiced and effortless, and sometimes clumsy and awkward.

It's like having multiple personalities constantly switching.

But throughout the entire process, Shizuku's expression remained unchanged.

All in all, it's strange.

Naraku Sora didn't even draw his sword; he simply extended a finger and effortlessly blocked all of Akane Shizuku's attacks.

They even had the time to analyze the girl's current state.

In my memory, Shizuku Akane seems to be some kind of spirit bead of longing, a collection of countless memories of missing souls.

The piecing together of countless fragments of memory caused her attacks to be sometimes strong and sometimes weak, lacking coherence.

Considering that the girl may only be a few days old, her ability to demonstrate this level of strength is already something to be proud of.

Having figured out everything, Naraku lost interest in playing with the girl any longer. He stretched out his finger and held it up in front of him:

"Binding Path No. 63: Locks and Bindings".

The gleaming golden chains roared out, forcefully shattering Akane Shizuku's Crimson Fire Cannon, and then tightly wrapped around her body.

Immediately, Naraku Sora skillfully hoisted the immobile girl onto his shoulder, preparing to say goodbye to Ishida Sogen before returning to Soul Society.

However, at that moment, the surrounding space suddenly began to fluctuate abnormally.

Immediately afterwards, a shattering sound rang out, revealing a deep darkness.

Akane Shizuku stared in astonishment at the strange figure emerging from the darkness, wondering what day it was and why she was encountering so many completely inexplicable things.

"Death actually beat them to it. No wonder they're lackeys of the five noble families; their sense of smell is really sharp."

Holding a giant sand hammer, the burly man with a curtain over his face said in a muffled voice.

"In that case, I'll just have to kill you first and then take the Thoughts Bead back with me."

The moment the words left his mouth, the burly man had already moved to the front of Nairoku in an instant, raising his giant hammer high, his face beneath the mask full of ferocity and savagery.

He still hasn't realized it; he really is a coward.

He could almost see the beautiful sight of Death's brains splattering.

A fierce wind howled, and before the giant hammer could fall, the figure streaked across the sky like a meteorite, and waves of air exploded instantly, smashing several buildings in succession, with deafening roars.

Finally, it smashed into a terrifying crater with a diameter of 100 meters, instantly exploding into a large amount of bright red dust.

"Ugh……"

"Does prolonged isolation from the outside world cause brain atrophy?"

Naraku Sora raised an eyebrow, puzzled, and asked:

"You don't think I'm wearing this haori just for decoration, do you?"

Seeing the burly man's miserable state, Shizuku, who was leaning on his shoulder, subconsciously held her breath, her face showing a look of horror.

Is this guy really that strong?

Meanwhile, the other members of the Ryudoji clan who had just emerged from the severed boundary were even more shocked.

No one knew the strongman's strength better than them.

While he may not be as good as a real Grim Reaper captain, he can still rival a vice-captain.

The original battle plan was for him to engage the enemy head-on while the others launched a surprise attack from the side.

With the group working together, they were more than capable of dealing with Captain Death.

But unexpectedly, this young Grim Reaper, whose robes didn't even have numbers, was so terrifying.

They're simply monsters.

The remaining few dared not think about the mission to retrieve the Thought Beads anymore; their top priority now was to save their lives.

The Ryudoji family's great grudge remains unavenged; we cannot afford to die so easily on the eve of victory.

Without hesitation or delay, the group turned around and rushed back the way they came, their speed of instantaneous movement being the fastest they had ever experienced.

Seeing their disheveled figures, Naraku Sora grinned and patted the girl on the shoulder:

"Hmph, want to run away?"

Chapter 246 Offended the Abbot and still wanted to leave?

Akane Shizuku felt that she had never been more frightened than she had been in this single day.

First, an unidentified guy, suspected to be Captain Death, forcibly convicted her, making her realize what the adult world is like.

Then a group of unidentified men suddenly rushed out and tried to take her away.

Then, just as she was wondering what was going on, the burly man in the lead was punched to pieces by the seemingly young Grim Reaper.

So, was everything that human said true?

The Captain-Commander's beloved disciple?

A powerful Shinigami who is on par with the captains of the Gotei 13?

Akane Shizuku began to feel deeply anxious about her uncertain future.

If it falls into the hands of this guy, it's bound to end badly, right?

Especially since someone's hand was placed in an inappropriate place.

Feeling the warmth emanating from a certain indescribable location, Akane Shizuku took two deep breaths, her smile turning fierce as she glared at him:

"This Lord Naraku..."

"Haha, sorry, I'm used to it."