Death God: Sunny and Cheerful Boy

Given the style and stance of those guys in Squad Zero, it's normal for them to have some reservations!

Ichiryu's "Zanpakuto" was completely "packaged" by himself. If you want to understand the real "Zanpakuto", you can only look at other people's swords.

Of course, there is another possibility, that is, there is something special about the grass crown itself.

As for why Cao Guan was executed, or... why there was such a stupid rule, Yilong felt that besides stupidity, there must be a more fundamental reason.

After all, this is a [Zanpakuto]!

Since the birth of [Zanpakuto] two thousand years ago, most of the [Zanpakuto] have fallen into the hands of nobles over the past thousand years. These [Zanpakuto] have never been taken back and have been passed down in the nobles' inheritance.

At this time, it is impossible for the nobles to set a rule that is "purely disadvantageous to themselves"...

In the past thousand years, the rise of civilian Shinigami, especially with the emergence of the Maou Spiritual Academy, has made it common for civilians to be granted [Zanpakuto]!

The nobles might be in the mood to persecute him at this time, but...

At this time, the civilian death class is becoming increasingly powerful, and it is not in line with the historical trend to form a simple persecution rule at this time.

Therefore, Yilong felt that this rule was not just stupid.

For example, what Yilong could think of...

Two identical [Zanpakuto] abilities are indeed very dangerous, especially for [Hyourinmaru]!

Because when [Hyorinwan] is catalyzed to the limit, it has the power to destroy spirit particles and the three realms. If there are two of them, their power can be easily superimposed or even exceed the resonance of "1+1", which is equivalent to breaking through the "safety valve" of the limit of "first-class spiritual power" in disguise.

For example, Yamamoto Shigekuni now, his spiritual pressure has not yet broken through the limit, but he already has the power to destroy the three realms...

If there was someone who could keep pace with him... no, even if it was just an ordinary captain with third-class spiritual power, if his [Zanpakuto] ability was the same as Yamamoto's, and he could add a little bit of "fire" when [Ryujin Jakka] exploded, the speed of destroying the three realms would definitely be greatly increased, and even irreversible damage would be caused in an instant.

Of course, even so, Yilong did not think that the Forty-Sixth Chamber's approach was very smart. If it were Yilong, he would still try his best to make both of them work for him. As for the danger that the superposition of the power of [Hyorinmaru] would bring to the Three Realms... it could be solved by alienating the relationship between the two, or sending them one by one to the expeditionary force, rather than rudely eliminating them, which would be such a "waste".

No matter how to solve this matter, or how to profit from it, Yilong must first find the grass crown.

Compared to the mysterious Kusanagi who has been missing for thirty years, a more direct clue is Hitsugaya who recognized Kusanagi and left with him!

Not long after Yilong left Xia Dalu's house and before he had time to return to the team dormitory, someone from the "Li Ting Team" suddenly appeared in front of Yilong.

"Lord Shifeng! Captain Soi-Fong invites you." A member of the Ri-Ting team half-knelt on the ground and said to Yilong.

"Hmm? Okay." Yilong was stunned when he heard that, and thought to himself: What can't be done by using the "Hell Butterfly"? Why do you still need me to go over there?

Soon Yilong arrived at the former second squad's barracks, which was also the barracks where he had stayed the longest - Kasumigaoji's house was relatively close to here.

Seeing Soi-Fong, she didn't keep anyone in suspense and said straight away with a straight face, "We found Hitsugaya. He went to the human world and is with Ichigo Kurosaki. And... the criminal army that went to capture Hitsugaya was repelled by Ichigo Kurosaki!"

Yilong was stunned when he heard this...

My stupid son, are you familiar with Hitsugaya? You don't look like me at all...

Although Ichiryu was surprised, his mind was still as quick as before, and he immediately said, "Ichigo is a good boy...it's just that Kenpachi Zaraki also appeared in the world and went to look for Ichigo. I think it must be because of him that caused some misunderstanding! Well, after all, Zaraki has always been a loyal person. Maybe it's because of Byakuya Kuchiki."

Broken Bee: ...

Even Soi Fong, who was already used to Ichiryu's "speaking without hesitation", remained silent for a moment.

"Whatever you want to say is your business, but now... Kuchiki, who has a good relationship with Zaraki, should have sent people to the human world to capture Hitsugaya. I wonder if the [Guardian Force] will be so easy to talk to." Soi-Fong rolled his eyes at him.

When did [Secret Mobile Force] become the representative of "easy to talk to"?

If it weren't for Ichigo...if it weren't for the relationship between Kurosaki Ichigo and Shihouin Ichiryuu, Soi-Fong would have sent people to assassinate him, or even done it herself!

"You dare to attack the [Secret Mobile Force]? Like father, like son..." Soi-Fong sarcastically said again.

Seeing that there was no one around, Yilong said with a playful smile: "No, no, no, I'm not the type to resort to violence..."

"Take your hands away!"

……

As for Byakuya Kuchiki...even though the main force in charge of the investigation is the [Secret Mobile Force], Hitsugaya is a member of the [Guardian Force] after all, so he will definitely not watch.

"Kuchiki Byakuya..." Ichiryu frowned at first - although even if Kuchiki appeared in the world himself, he could not do anything to Ichigo, but... Ichiryu obviously did not think that it was a good thing for Ichigo to be involved in it for no reason.

after all……

It had nothing to do with him!

Not only did he get himself involved for nothing, but he also attracted unnecessary attention to his father...

But Yilong immediately shook his head and said: "No, the [Secret Mobile Force] can open the portal on its own, but the [Guardian Force] cannot." Yilong said, preparing to summon a "Hell Butterfly".

No matter what, he will first inform the "Purification Team" that they will not accept applications for the Crossing Gate. He, Byakuya Kuchiki, will never go there without permission...

And at this moment, as luck would have it, before Yilong could summon the "Hell Butterfly", a "Hell Butterfly" took the initiative to fly towards Yilong.

Yilong caught it with his other hand, and after sensing the information in it, he couldn't help but smile. When Soi-Fong turned around and saw his expression, she wanted to slap him in disgust...

"I say again, take your hands off!"

(End of this chapter)

186. Chapter 185 What’s wrong with Captain Kuchiki asking for help from his connections!

186.

2023-09-29

Seireitei, Purification Team barracks.

Because Ukitake went to search for clues with Kyōraku, Rukia was on duty as usual in the "Purification Team".

And just at this moment, her brother Byakuya Kuchiki came to her in person.

"Huh? Brother? Why are you here?" Rukia asked in surprise.

"Apply to pass through the gate." When Byakuya Kuchiki saw that it was Rukia sitting in the captain's office, he couldn't help but frown slightly, but he still answered seriously when he heard it.

This wasn't a big deal, especially since the commander-in-chief-level Byakuya Kuchiki came in person.

Regardless of the moral and legal reasons, Rukia should approve it, and even if something goes wrong, it can be said that Byakuya Kuchiki acted on his own initiative.

but……

"Oh... where to go?" Rukia said and immediately took out the application form and started making notes herself.

Byakuya was too honest. Even when facing Rukia, he still told the truth: "Karakuza Town."

Rukia: ...

Hearing the name of the place, Rukia's face immediately changed: "Karakuza Town? What are you going there for?" After looking at Byakuya's expression, Rukia added: "This is a routine inquiry."

"Hitsugaya was spotted in Karakura Town," Byakuya Kuchiki said honestly.

Rukia was slightly relieved when she heard that it was Hitsugaya's business, but she still felt that it was too coincidental, so she asked tentatively: "Should we notify Ichigo to help?"

"No, it's Ichigo Kurosaki who rescued Hitsugaya who was injured for some reason, and refused to hand him over!" Kuchiki Byakuya's sense of morality prevented him from lying at this moment - if he had just made up a random name of a place in the surrounding world and then rushed over in an instant, he would have arrived long ago.

"I plan to go there myself...is that ok?" Kuchiki Byakuya confirmed.

"I refuse!" Rukia said, putting the application form back.

Kuchiki Byakuya: ...

"Reasons." Byakuya looked at his sister calmly, being as frugal with his words as usual.

"Going to the real world is the job of the Purification Team, and investigating the theft of the [King's Seal] is the mission of the Secret Mobile Force... It has nothing to do with Big Brother... and the [Guardian Force]!" Rukia said stiffly.

"No, I'm going to bring back the missing captain of the [Guardian Force]," Byakuya said righteously.

"That's... no way!" Rukia was worried... no, she was certain that if her elder brother went to the human world, he would definitely conflict with Ichigo again, so she rejected his application.

And while Kuchiki and Byakuya were arguing, Rukia used the excuse of looking for something and quietly released two "Hell Butterflies".

Originally, she only wanted to release one—that is, to find Captain Ukitake!

In Rukia's heart, Captain Ukitake is definitely a trustworthy person, and Captain Ukitake is also very protective of Ichigo and will definitely come to stop his elder brother.

but……

Rukia hesitated for a moment, but still quietly released the second one - to find Captain Shifengyuan!

After learning about Ichigo's life story, Rukia found some answers to her previous doubts...

If we were to compare Captain Ukitake and Captain Shihouin, and simply compare who they "trust", it would definitely be Captain Ukitake, but... if it's something about Ichigo...

Captain Shifengyuan is more "reliable"!

After all, Captain Ukitake is sometimes tied up for various reasons, just like when Rukia was imprisoned and prepared for execution, Ukitake couldn't go to rescue her directly, but had been preparing in secret, and even went to Shihouin's house to borrow the God-given weapon that could restrain [Double Strike].

And Captain Shifengyuan...

Well, although most of the time, Rukia does not approve of his behavior, but she has to admit that from the perspective of "means to achieve goals", Captain Shifengyuan is the kind of person who will do anything... and is very reliable!

More importantly, since it's a matter related to Ichigo, Captain Shihouin should be reliable in terms of his motives.

And Rukia has one most important reason that can convince herself - Captain Shifengyuan is now also the "Captain-General", and the "Purification Team" is subordinate to the "Expedition Force". There is nothing wrong with notifying Captain-General Shifengyuan at the same time!

……

"You really are not in a hurry at all..."

Soi Fong and Ikryu were rushing to the "Purification Team" together. Soi Fong noticed that Ikryu's "Instant Step" was not at all at full strength, and even... the two of them were delayed for a while before setting off.

"Being late has its advantages." Yilong was very calm.

That’s right, Ichilong, who was “highly expected” by Rukia, was quietly and calmly rushing towards the purification team.

Because Ichiryuu understood that since Rukia had sent him the "Hell Butterfly", she definitely didn't want Byakuya Kuchiki to cause trouble for Ichigo...

Even if Yilong doesn't come, Rukia will stop her brother herself!

and so……

It's time to let Byakuya Kuchiki know that as the elder brother-in-law, he should not always interfere in the affairs of other couples, otherwise he will see who your sister will help!

Sure enough, when Ichiryu and Soi-Fong arrived, Byakuya Kuchiki was still there, and Rukia was still arguing with him and refused to let him go.

"Captain Shifengin!" Rukia finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Shifengin coming.

She and her brother have been arguing about the rights and responsibilities of the "Five Major Forces" for a long time, and finally... it has been delayed until now.

"Hmm? What a coincidence, Commander-in-Chief Kuchiki is here too? Why do you and your sister seem to be arguing...is there something going on?" Yilong said pretentiously.

When Kuchiki saw Ichiryu and Soi-Fong coming together, he already knew that it must be Rukia who informed him, but he didn't expose it at this time.

"I'm here to apply for permission to pass through the gate." Xiuban said with a stern face.

Upon hearing this, Yilong waved his hand and said, "Rukia, I have to criticize you for this... Your elder brother rarely asks you to use your connections to do things. Although it is right to do things impartially, you can't be completely ruthless. Otherwise, how will you carry out your work in the future?"

Rukia was stunned at first, but the more she listened, the weirder her expression became. She secretly looked at her brother's face, and sure enough... Kuchiki Byakuya's face darkened - who is talking about using connections? I, Kuchiki Byakuya, a model of nobility, don't know what using connections means!

"Commander-in-Chief Shifengyuan! I am going to the human world to bring back Captain Hitsugaya who is missing from my [Guardian Force]. Is there anything unreasonable about this?" Kuchiki immediately argued.

"No, Captain Hitsugaya, as an important person involved in the theft of the [King's Seal], is now under the protection of the Secret Mobile Unit in charge of the case." Ichiryu said calmly.

"Protect?" Xiumu frowned, then sneered: "As far as I know..."

"The Secret Mobile Force commissioned the acting Death God Kurosaki Ichigo to protect the injured and unconscious Hitsugaya Toshiro in the human world! It shouldn't have been revealed to irrelevant people, but... if Commander-in-Chief Kuchiki must know, are you satisfied now?" Yilong interrupted directly.

Kuchiki Byakuya looked at Yilong carefully at this time, and he immediately understood that it was impossible to see that Yilong was guilty.

but……

"So... Commander-in-Chief Shihouin is going to meet Captain Hitsugaya now?" Kuchiki confirmed with Ichiryuu.

"That's right, but Captain Xiumu is very busy, so I won't bother you." Yilong refused Xiumu's request to go with him in advance.

Kuchiki Byakuya didn't say much about this, he just looked at Soi-Fong and said, "Commander-in-Chief Soi-Fong, as the person in charge of the investigation, you must also go to see Captain Hitsugaya, right? Well, are you two going to the Kurosaki family together now? Then I won't bother you any more. I will go to see Captain Hitsugaya after he comes back and cooperates with your interrogation."

After Kuchiki finished speaking, he turned around and left, shaking his haori... Although his tone was calm, it gave people the feeling that he was very happy!

Yilong: ...

At this time, Soi-Fong also reacted after being reminded by Byakuya Kuchiki. She looked at Ichiryu with a smile and said, "Yes, Commander-in-Chief Shifengyuan, we are going to the Kurosaki family together now, right?"

(End of this chapter)

187. Chapter 186 I am optimistic about you

187.

2023-09-29