Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

Of course, Hyosube Ichibei has no way to deal with Naraku now.

But that doesn't mean the Spirit King didn't have it.

After returning to the Spirit King's Palace, I will go to the inner palace to personally inquire about the Spirit King's thoughts.

Even though Lord Spirit King's condition doesn't seem very stable, Hyosube Ichibei believes that He can step out of the seal at any time if He wants to.

The true supreme power in the Three Realms will always be the Spirit King.

This will not change.

Once Naraku Kuru fuses with the power of the Spirit King's fragments, he will become the closest being to the Spirit King. At that time, using him as a wedge between the three realms will be no problem at all...

Just as Hyosube Ichibei was lost in thought, Naraku Sora suddenly frowned:

"Why do I feel like you're plotting against me?"

The monk's expression froze, and he chuckled awkwardly, "How could that be?"

"I've become like this, even if I had the will, I wouldn't have the ability."

"Kong, you're being a bit too sensitive."

Naraku Sora stared intently at Hyonshube Ichibei: "Is that so?"

"Of course!"

The monk's expression didn't seem entirely natural when he said this.

He would never have done this in the past.

But Naraku has already demonstrated power beyond his own. When the two sides are in an equal dialogue, and he is even in a weaker position, his millions of years of experience are no longer so important.

Naraku shook his head, not pressing the matter further.

He was 120% certain that the old man had ill intentions.

As a grim reaper with extensive experience of persecution, he has seen similar expressions on too many people's faces.

Such as Senjumaru, Soyousuke, Yamamoto, and even Urahara Kisuke.

However, he had no intention of killing Hyosube Ichibei right now. The other's body was forged with the power of the Spirit King, and he could be resurrected as long as his name was called.

There are plenty of people in the world who know the name Hyosube Ichibei; he can't possibly kill them all, can he?

As for how to thwart the other party's ill intentions, Narakuku naturally had his own methods.

Such extraordinary wisdom is no joke.

Just as the two were talking, Kyoraku Shunsui walked over cautiously.

Seeing the relatively calm atmosphere, he raised an eyebrow:

"Kong, who is this?"

"Oh, I almost forgot to introduce him. He is Ichibei Hyosube, the leader of the Zero Squad."

Naraku Sora said casually, "Monk, this is my senior brother, the captain of the 8th Division of the Gotei 13, Kyoraku Shunsui."

Upon hearing this name, Kyoraku Shunsui's pupils contracted, and a storm of emotions surged within him.

He's not the kind of Captain Death who knows nothing.

A long time ago, Yamamoto had revealed the situation of the Zero Division to him.

Hyosube Ichibei is the strongest member of the Zero Division. Even Yamamoto doesn't have much confidence when facing him.

Once he knows your name, your abilities will be ineffective against him.

In a sense, he is the number one person in the Three Realms.

But now...

Kyoraku Shunsui glanced at Hyoninbe Ichibei's gruesome state; the hideous slashes had split his burly body in two.

On the smooth cross-section, the severed internal organs were clearly visible; any other Grim Reaper would have been dead long ago.

But this guy was still chatting energetically, not at all like someone who was seriously injured.

But what shocked Kyoraku Shunsui even more was that Naraku Sora actually defeated him completely in a head-on battle.

Does that mean that the title of the strongest in the Three Realms has been changed?

Can the old man from the mountain beat this kid?

Just as countless thoughts flashed through Kyoraku Shunsui's mind, Hyosube Ichibei grinned:

"So you're the band leader of the Imperial Guard. I've heard of you since I was in the Lingwang Palace."

Kyoraku Shunsui narrowed his eyes, feeling as if he had been stripped naked in front of this great monk, with no secrets left to him.

How exactly did Naraku Sora fight against such a terrifying creature?

The other captains arrived late, their spiritual pressure almost overwhelming the entire Soul Society, making it impossible for them not to notice.

However, considering that his own strength was insufficient to participate, and in order not to cause trouble for Naraku Sora, he simply waited until the battle was over before rushing over.

The first thing to appear on the battlefield was a fiery figure.

The moment it appeared, the surrounding air distorted, and nearby moisture evaporated rapidly.

"Ah, it's Chongguo who's here."

The monk supported himself with one hand on the ground, and used the other hand to piece the broken half of his body back together, preparing to stitch it up and heal it.

However, when he saw Yamamoto, he immediately stopped what he was doing, and his expression instantly became serious.

There was no other reason than that he sensed a powerful threat emanating from the old man.

“Lord Yuan Liuzhai, you seem different from when we last met.”

After staring at each other for a few seconds, the monk couldn't help but ask.

Yamamoto remained expressionless, but a flame seemed to burn in his eyes.

"It's nothing, my strength has only improved slightly."

His tone was indifferent, completely unlike the familiarity he displayed during their previous meetings.

It's like talking to a stranger.

The old man is not in a good mood right now.

Although Naraku had already made some mental preparations before he ascended to the Spirit King Palace, he never expected that this kid would take things to this extent.

They forcefully knocked the leader of the Zero Division off the Spirit King Palace.

They even crushed it in full view of everyone.

What annoyed Yamamoto even more was that Naraku Sora, as a disciple of Genryu, attacked him without warning.

You, a mere member of the Zero Division, what right do you have to attack my disciple?

The last time you sent Senjumaru to the Spirit King Palace, you attacked Naraku Sora and even used that to strip Ukitake Jushiro of the Spirit King's right hand from his body.

They actually made a move again this time.

If that kid's request is too absurd, wouldn't it be better to just refuse?

Do you really think I have no temper?

Yamamoto's gaze toward Hyosube Ichibei grew increasingly hostile, and the temperature in the air seemed to rise without limit.

At the same time, among the Shinigami captains who had surrounded him, one gaze fell on Hyosube Ichibei, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

A thoughtful look flashed in his brown eyes, as if he were plotting something.

Hyosube Ichibei's expression froze. As the most intelligent being in the three realms, he couldn't understand why the Seireitei was full of malice when he was the victim.

Did he do something that would incur divine and public wrath?

Furthermore, what does it mean that Yamamoto Shigekuni, as the strongest Shinigami, said his strength has improved slightly?

Why is it that not only him, but all the Grim Reaper captains watching also have a Hollow aura?

What exactly did you do?

Why does Soul Society feel so unfamiliar?!

Just as Yamamoto was about to ask Naraku Sora what exactly happened at the Spirit King Palace, he discovered that his traitor had disappeared without a trace.

"Lord Bingzhubu, I'm suddenly very curious as to why you repeatedly attack from the air."

"If you don't mind, please come to our quarters for a chat."

Looking at that expressionless face, Hyosube Ichibei suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.

Will anything unexpected happen?

……

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"Sousuke, have you seen my dashing figure as I beat up Hyosube Ichibei?"

Inside the laboratory, Naraku Sora was showing off with great enthusiasm.

"Even that great monk was defeated by me, who else in this world can stop me?"

Hearing the demonic voice coming from the side, Aizen had a headache.

Although somewhat surprised by the immense strength Naraku had displayed, he couldn't help but interrupt:

"Have you obtained the Spirit King fragments yet?"

"No rush. I'll go to the Spirit King Palace after the monk has recovered from his injuries."

Naraku grinned, about to continue showing off, when he suddenly remembered something and frowned:

"Sousuke, I almost forgot to mention it."

"That Hyosube Ichibei seems to have some ill intentions."

He recounted their post-battle conversation to Aizen.

The air in the laboratory suddenly became still, and a dangerous glint appeared in the eyes behind the blue-dyed lenses.