Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

Compared to the old man, Naraku, who is barely two hundred years old, will likely serve as the captain-in-chief for a longer period than anyone can imagine.

In addition, he is now a transcendent being, so even if he courts death every day, it will be difficult for him to die.

It's no exaggeration to say that they would most likely live to the end of the world.

After all, in a sense, he could be considered a smaller version of the Spirit King.

In other areas, he is even stronger than the Spirit King.

The search for the next leader has been postponed for now, as the battle on Twin Peaks Hill is clearly nearing its end.

Facing Ichigo's Getsuga Tenshou at full power, Stark dared not be careless and immediately unleashed [Infinite Reload Cero].

Countless streaks of light burst forth with the raging spiritual pressure, like stars rising into the sky, coloring the entire heavens.

The spiritual pressure transformed into a dazzling radiance, instantly amplifying and accelerating wildly amidst thousands of Cero flashes, causing its impact speed to surpass the terrifying speed that could be captured by sight.

The moment the two lights collided, their terrifying power began to rapidly cancel each other out, leaving blinding scorch marks in the chaotic sky.

The impact spread and even affected other battlefields.

The next instant, a deafening roar erupted from the sky.

That was the mournful cry of the atmosphere under unbearable pressure.

Upon sensing the approaching wave of spiritual energy heat, many Grim Reapers' expressions changed, and they instinctively stopped their attacks.

However, just as the impact was about to strike, a tall figure appeared directly in front of them.

The deafening explosion couldn't drown out the deep, powerful incantation of the demonic path; Naraku Sora snapped his fingers lightly.

"Binding Spell Number Eighty-One—"

"Broken Void".

As a man who has perfectly mastered various high-level demonic arts, even if he abandons the incantation, it will not affect the effect of the demonic arts after it is released.

As the spiritual pressure was released, the transparent barrier that appeared out of thin air resembled a majestic mountain range, towering over the hill of Shuangji, with no end in sight.

The impact swept in, crashing solidly against the barrier, churning endlessly like waves hitting a reef.

The outrageous scene immediately attracted everyone's attention.

A palpable spiritual pressure, as if the heavens were collapsing, covered the entire area, and a clear voice reached everyone's ears accurately.

Under the watchful eyes of the captain and the Arrancar, Naraku Sora's lips curled into a smile:

"I hereby declare—"

"The first cross-border exercise has successfully concluded!"

Holding a slender Zanpakuto and wearing a Hollowfication mask, Ichigo, who was preparing to deliver another powerful blow to Stark, suddenly felt his vision go black upon hearing this.

"What...are you talking about?"

……

……

When Ichigo woke up again, he was greeted by an unfamiliar ceiling.

The room was filled with the smell of disinfectant, which was quite similar to his Kurosaki Clinic.

Just as he was looking around, a voice suddenly rang out in the ward:

"Ichigo-chan, you're awake."

"That's great, it seems the surgery was a success."

Ichigo's face darkened. He didn't care about his current situation or the person who had spoken. He quickly lifted the blanket and turned around to take a look.

Phew, it's still there.

The young man breathed a sigh of relief.

He immediately turned around abruptly and glared fiercely at the person who had spoken.

"Naraku, I need an explanation!"

Naraku Sora handed over the tape she had prepared in advance.

Ichigo instinctively took the tape, his expression froze for a moment, and then, realizing what was happening, he angrily threw the tape on the ground.

"Damn it, this isn't the tape!"

After someone announced the end of the event, his tense nerves relaxed, and he lost consciousness due to exhaustion.

Therefore, it is unclear what exactly this so-called "exercise" is.

Naraku Sora casually handed over a peeled apple and then began to recount the entire process of the event without reservation.

This includes the involvement of Isshin Shiba and Masaki Kurosaki.

Upon hearing that it would be a good opportunity to train Ichigo without any danger, the couple readily agreed.

Upon hearing this, Ichigo's eye twitched.

He began to doubt whether he was really these two people's biological son. How could they collude with outsiders to manipulate their own child?

"Of course, besides these."

Naraku Sora finished the peeled orange in a few bites and snapped his fingers.

As the spiritual particles gathered in large numbers, a small hurricane swept across the flat ground, and a thin but powerful figure appeared in the ward.

"There's one more thing."

Ichigo looked at the unfamiliar figure in front of him and felt that it looked somewhat familiar.

I think I've seen this face before on Twin Peaks Hill.

"First of all, Soul Society does not prohibit marriage between Shinigami and Quincy, but you are indeed the first child of a Shinigami and a Quincy."

"Secondly, before you were born, Isshin and Masaki encountered a somewhat predictable accident, which caused you to inherit a portion of the Hollow's power."

"In the end, you always thought you were a Shinigami, but in reality, you used far more Quincy power than Shinigami power."

Looking at the sincere face opposite him, perhaps because he had been suffering from the other person's persecution all these years, Ichigo didn't feel much anger.

This is probably what someone often refers to as PUA.

Ichigo thought pessimistically.

"As for why this is the case, you'll have to ask your most trusted Uncle Zhan Yue."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Muramasa stepped forward and, to Ichigo's astonishment, delivered a Black Tiger Heart-Piercing Move.

Hmm? It doesn't seem to hurt?

Ichigo noticed that his body emitted a faint light even without releasing his spiritual pressure.

A very familiar figure appeared in the ward.

As soon as Zangetsu appeared, he stared intently at Naraku Sora, who was sitting on another hospital bed.

Nairoku was not to be outdone.

The two locked eyes, and sparks seemed to fly in the air.

After a long silence, a deep voice rang out, and Zhan Yue spoke:

"Why do this?"

Naraku Sora grinned: "Running away won't bring peace. As his power, you should know that very well."

"A true warrior dares to face the bleakness of life."

"Zangetsu, you don't want Ichigo to be a coward, do you?"

Zan Yue: "..."

Although I know this guy means well for Ichigo, something about what he said just sounds weird.

Looking at the standoff between the man and the sword, Ichigo was completely bewildered, having no idea what was going on.

After a few seconds of silence, Zhan Yue whispered:

"I just wanted to keep Ichigo away from danger. He's still a child and shouldn't have to face enemies like that."

Upon hearing this, Nai Luo Kong scoffed disdainfully:

"There are plenty of people who want to mess with Yhwach, who does this kid think he is?"

"Your thinking is even more outdated than that of the old man from the mountain. You suppress his power out of fear of his death. When a real disaster strikes, do you think you can escape it?"

"You don't actually think Yhwach is some kind of philanthropist, do you?"

Zhan Yue remained silent.

"Alright, that's all I wanted to say."

Naraku Sora brushed off the orange pith that had fallen onto her and stood up from the hospital bed.

"You'd better have an open and honest talk with Ichigo, don't let the kid bottle it up."

"I have other things to do."

"Muramasa, let's go."

Two figures left the ward one after the other.

Zangetsu watched his departing figure until it disappeared from sight, then turned to look at Ichigo, who looked completely bewildered, and sighed deeply.

"He's right, Ichigo."

“I think you have the right to know these things…”

Chapter 406 A Tiger in the Heart, A Rose in the Hand

Eleventh Division, Training Ground.

"Are you here to fight me?"

Like a wild beast, Kenpachi Zaraki grinned maliciously and extended a warm invitation to Sora Naraku.

"As the captain, you need to learn to be as mature and steady as me. Don't just think about fighting and battles all day long. You need to use your brain more in everything you do."