Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

Shiba Isshin chuckled:

"As expected, I couldn't hide it from the captain's intuition."

“When Masaki was infected by Hollow White, I, a captain-level Shinigami, had to stabilize her vital signs. Who can guarantee that it won’t cause some problems inside Ichigo’s body?”

"There are no scientists in the world with medical skills as high as Aizen. For Ichigo's safety, it would be better to stay in Soul Society for a while."

"Of course, it would be best if Captain-Commander Naraku were willing to personally teach me."

Naraku suddenly realized that this was where he was waiting for him.

However, he is actually quite interested in teaching geniuses.

When Ichigo graduates from his training, he can brag about it to others—

He cultivated a transcendent being.

"It's possible, but it's best to ask the person's wishes before making such a decision."

Soon, Ichigo was brought in by Isshin.

Looking at the man in front of him, who didn't seem like a good person, the boy couldn't help but feel uneasy.

"Young man, I see you have extraordinary talent and are a martial arts prodigy, one in a million. Would you like to come with me to eliminate the invaders from the five planets and maintain world peace?"

Naraku Sora looked down at him, his expression revealing a hint of feigned mystery.

Ichigo frowned slightly.

Even when he was still in kindergarten, he had already stopped believing these lies meant for children.

However, when he tried to look to Shiba Isshin for help, he suddenly found that the guy had a completely convinced expression.

What on earth is that stinky old man up to?

How could you, an adult, be fooled by such a childish scam?

Is there ever any hope for this family to ever recover?!

"I know it's hard for you to believe, but what if I told you that being able to see me is a gift in itself?"

Naraku raised his hand, extended his sword finger, and slapped it into the boy's forehead.

"Damn it, you bastard..."

Just as Ichigo was about to unleash his power, he was surprised to find a "corpse" at his feet.

With orange spiky hair, short stature, eyes tightly closed, and eyebrows furrowed, he seemed to be passing away uneasy.

Wait, is that me?!

Ichigo was shocked and subconsciously looked at his body. His casual clothes had turned into a black outfit, which seemed to be the same as the one worn by the man with glasses next to him.

"What did you do to me?!"

Naraku Sora grinned:

"Hehe, naturally I'll expose you back to your original form."

"Accept reality, this is who you really are."

Ichigo's pupils contracted, unable to comprehend:

"What...are you talking about?!"

He turned to look at Shiba Isshin, who was watching the scene unfold, and shouted:

"You stinky old man, say something!"

Shiba Isshin shrugged: "You brat, this is my boss, a great man with astonishing wisdom."

"How could someone like him lie to you?"

Aizen: "..."

He couldn't stand it anymore.

The father conspired with outsiders to toy with his own son—only the unreliable Shiba Isshin could pull off something so perverse.

So you're just going to follow my wishes like this?

They've become somewhat inhuman.

Just as Ichigo was about to grab his sword and fight the man in front of him, he heard the man say:

"Ichigo, let me give you another hint."

"Can you see things that ordinary people cannot see?"

"For example, people who have already died?"

Upon hearing this, Ichigo gasped.

He stared blankly at Naraku Sora, not understanding why this secret, which he had never told his family, would be so casually mentioned by an outsider.

Wait, Dad just said this is his boss?

Isn't Dad a doctor with poor medical skills?

Ichigo blinked and suddenly realized that the world he had lived in for eight years had become very unfamiliar.

"There exists a group of individuals in the world who walk in the darkness, guiding the dead, annihilating evil spirits, protecting the lights of every home, and maintaining the hard-won stability."

"And you possess a talent that is unimaginable to ordinary people."

Naraku Sora extended his hand and smiled:

"Young man, are you willing to sign a contract with me to protect the world?"

Seeing the outstretched hand, Ichigo subconsciously swallowed.

Even if he's mature, he's still just a young kid. The allure of saving the world and becoming a hero is just too great.

It's hard to refuse.

Ichigo had already realized that the other party meant him no harm.

Moreover, judging from the old man's attitude, they most likely know each other and have a good relationship.

Since we can trust them, then...

The boy's expression gradually hardened, and he stretched out his still-childish little hand—

Hold on tight.

……

……

Inside the Ishida family's extravagantly luxurious manor.

An elderly man with gray hair was respectfully pouring tea for a young man across the tea table, and the delicate aroma of tea soon filled the courtyard.

"Lord Naraku, Lord Aizen, please have some tea."

Narakuku waved his hand, indicating:

"Zongxian, we've known each other for a long time, there's no need to be so formal."

"Just say what you want to say."

Aizen picked up his teacup, took a sip, and a barely perceptible hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

Although it's not quite as good as Hagoromo Cha from Soul Society, it's still a rare gem.

Ever since the Quincy were severely punished by someone, they have been living peacefully for years, seemingly terrified of being beaten.

Ishida Sogen took a deep breath, his expression growing increasingly serious:

"That's right, Lord Naraku."

"Do you remember the thing I asked you when we signed the contract?"

"Now there is less than a year left until the holy parting mentioned in the Holy Emperor's Hymn. If possible, please save the Quincy in the present world."

Upon hearing this, Naraku Sora subconsciously turned his gaze to his adopted son, who was sipping tea.

Aizen: "?"

Didn't you agree to this?

Why are you looking at me?

Considering the presence of outsiders, Aizen couldn't directly embarrass someone. After gathering his thoughts, he put down his teacup and said slowly:

“Saint-Berg is, in a sense, a rule-based ability. Unless his power far exceeds Yhwach’s, or there is a rule-based ability specifically designed to counter him, it cannot be stopped.”

Upon hearing this, Ishida Sogen's expression immediately darkened.

More than Yhwabach?

How could such a thing possibly be possible?

"Hey, Zongxian, you need to change this habit. Sosuke hasn't even finished speaking, and you're already looking disappointed. Do you look down on your brother?"

Upon hearing this, Ishida Sogen suddenly raised his head and looked at the two people opposite him with some excitement:

"Could it be..."

Aizen nodded:

"Although there is no way to stop it, we can interfere with the process of sanctification to some extent and allow them to live."

"At that time, you only need to gather the Quincy of the present world, and leave the rest to us."

Ishida Munen took several deep breaths, seemingly trying to calm himself down.

He broke away from the Unseen Empire because he disagreed with the ideas passed down by Yhwach.

All these years of effort have been for the purpose of saving the Quincy in the present world.

These people are his compatriots, not some kind of meat pigs that can be taken and exploited at will!

Having finally regained his composure, Ishida Sogen stood up and bowed in greeting:

Thank you so much!

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