Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

"Why!"

"Naraku, tell me why you attacked my father?!"

Looking at the enraged Ichigo, Naraku remained expressionless and said in a deep voice:

"Ichigo, step aside now, and I might let you off the hook."

"Shiba Isshin's secret has been exposed. The union of a Shinigami and a Quincy is absolutely forbidden under the laws of Soul Society."

"The 46th Bureau issued a strict order to arrest Shiba Isshin and execute him."

Ichigo's expression froze for a moment:

"What...are you talking about?"

Why can't Shinigami marry Quincy?

Didn't you previously help the Quincy of the present world escape a disaster?

But why are you saying this now...?

Ichigo opened his mouth, but swallowed the words that were about to come out.

He suddenly remembered that Naraku had told him, "No need for thanks, just don't blame me in the future."

So Mr. Naraku already knew.

But he never said that now that his family's affairs had been exposed, the Gotei 13 had sent Mr. Naraku and his colleagues to arrest his father.

Thinking of this, Ichigo's expression suddenly became complicated.

If I had realized it sooner...

Just as he was struggling with this, the person next to Naraku suddenly spoke up:

"Ichigo Kurosaki is the son of Isshin Shiba, a Shinigami, and Masaki Kurosaki, a Quincy."

"Before we set off, the 46th Chamber specifically instructed us to make sure that the descendants of the sinners were executed as well."

Are you ready to die?

As he spoke, he placed his hands on his waist and slowly drew out two Zanpakuto, one long and one short, crossing them in front of him. A terrifying spiritual pressure instantly spread out.

Ichigo's breath hitched.

Another guy who's no weaker than Naraku!

My stinky old man actually deserves the attention of such a powerful Grim Reaper?!

Although he felt a strong threat, Ichigo was not going to surrender easily, and the blood-red markings on his skin became even more conspicuous.

Get started first!

Ichigo vanished from his spot in an instant, unleashing astonishing speed as he charged straight toward the man wielding twin swords.

However, as soon as he stepped into the range of the other party's spiritual pressure, he witnessed a horrifying scene.

A terrifying smile curled at the corner of the bearded middle-aged man's mouth, and a jet-black shadow, as dark as ink, flowed down the drooping blade, instantly covering the street beneath his feet.

Then, a low, hoarse horn sounded.

"Flowers bloom wildly, bones grow wildly; withered pines stand in the heart."

The shadows stretched out, from which several withered pine trees grew, swaying slightly under the impact of spiritual pressure.

Ichigo was shocked to find that his body was covered with irregular black spots, and he began to feel weak and powerless, even making it difficult to swing his Zanpakuto.

What happened?

After a brief moment of panic, Ichigo instantly realized that this was the opponent's Zanpakuto ability.

Does it have the ability to make people sick?

You really can't underestimate the Grim Reapers who have officially joined the ranks; any one of them is incredibly troublesome.

However, he happened to have a way to deal with this move.

When the spiritual pressure erupted again, the red lines on his skin instantly turned blue.

Blood Stasis Armor.

Ichigo attempts to switch from an offensive to a defensive stance in order to avoid damage from the enemy.

To his surprise, even with his full-power Bloodlust set, he couldn't stop the black spots from eroding him.

What should we do now?

Ichigo stood still, trying to think of a solution, but he quickly realized that with absolute power, the best way to break the deadlock was to use brute force.

And so—

"Crescent Moon Sky Slash!"

A golden crescent moon illuminated the night sky, and a powerful spiritual pressure briefly suppressed the chilling aura emanating from him. The irregular black dots disappeared for a moment before reappearing.

The ferocious attack swept across the street, charging straight towards the enemy wielding dual swords.

"Not seeking pleasure in solitude."

The middle-aged man wielded two swords crossed in a cross shape, slashing through the howling hurricane that swept across the heavens and earth, instantly engulfing Ichigo's Getsuga Tenshou.

"Young people these days are really scary!"

He casually extinguished the other party's attack, and then turned around to mock and ridicule them. This person's character is truly despicable to the extreme.

Looking at the two unharmed individuals, Ichigo couldn't help but grit his teeth.

If one is this difficult to deal with, imagine how tough it would be to deal with two.

It's important to know that from the time he enrolled until graduation, he never defeated Naraku even once.

Am I really going to die here today?

Ichigo glanced at Shiba Isshin, whose fate was unknown, behind the two of them, took a deep breath, and his expression became firm again.

Just as he was preparing for a desperate last stand, Naraku suddenly stepped out from the side and whispered:

"I'll deliver the final blow."

"Consider it a way of putting a period to that past."

Seeing the figure walking towards him, Ichigo suddenly became a little nervous, and the knuckles of his hands gripping the hilt of his sword turned white.

Naraku Sora gave a very forced smile, giving others the impression that "this person is not in control of his own destiny."

"You won't feel any pain, Ichigo."

The moment the words fell, Ichigo was shocked to find that the figure in front of him had suddenly disappeared, while Naraku's spiritual pressure came from behind him.

*Pfft!*

Two bursts of blood erupted from his chest and abdomen. A strong sense of dizziness washed over him, and Ichigo's body began to sway uncontrollably. He stumbled and fell straight to the ground.

"You actually destroyed this kid's lock and soul sleep. You're really ruthless."

"Now I have no choice but to die."

Naraku Sora shook his head:

"No one can disobey the orders of Room 46."

"Alright, let's go."

Kyoraku Shunsui grinned, released his Bankai, sheathed his sword, grabbed Shiba Isshin who was bound by the Bound Path, and walked towards the Transcendental Gate.

The two walked and talked, afraid that Ichigo, who was lying on the ground, wouldn't be able to hear them.

"By the way, what day is the execution day again?"

"Seven days later."

Ichigo struggled to lift his head, staring wide-eyed at the departing figures of the two, his eyes filled with resentment.

However, as the blood flowed, his vision became increasingly blurred, thick dark clouds covered the sky, and heavy rain relentlessly washed everything away.

Feeling his body growing increasingly weak, he was filled with despair.

However, just as he was about to lose consciousness, he suddenly noticed that the rain on his head had stopped, and he struggled to lift his eyes and look ahead.

A brown-haired man wearing flat-rimmed glasses stood in front of him, holding a paper umbrella to temporarily shield him from the cold rain.

Ichigo's lips moved slightly, emitting a barely audible sound:

"Mr. Aizen..."

Chapter 399 What Kind of Young Man Isn't Brave?

Ichigo had a nightmare.

In the dream, the parents were being relentlessly hunted down by Shinigami (demon soldiers) sent by the Gotei 13 for violating the laws of Soul Society.

Among them was Mr. Naraku, who had been diligently teaching him.

Because the Gotei 13 were far stronger than Isshin Shiba and Masaki Kurosaki, they had nowhere to escape and were brutally killed by the others.

The moment he saw the blood staining the ground, an uncontrollable rage erupted in Ichigo's heart. He suddenly opened his eyes and saw a strange face right in front of him.

The facial features were covered with black and white paint, outlining irregular patterns. Because it had remained still for a long time, the face looked like an ugly doll.

"Wow ah ah!"

A piercing scream echoed through the room. Ichigo struggled desperately, dodging backward, terrified that he might fall victim to the other's deadly attack.

Although he seemed to be somewhat unclean.

Ichigo glanced at his body briefly; his clothes were gone, replaced by bandages wrapped all over his body.

"You recovered very quickly."

The black-and-white oddball's lips curled into a pleased smile, his eyes filled with mockery, as if he were appraising a fine work of art.

Who are you?!

Ichigo pulled the blanket to his front and looked at the other person with a look of horror.

The strange man took out a syringe, shook it from side to side, and it was filled with an unknown green liquid. With a forceful push of his finger, a drop of liquid was expelled.