I said you are all war criminals

"The subject of the investigation is...her."

Kita pointed at Riki lying on the hospital bed.

Hong Xia's eyes became sharper. "Secret investigation? Investigating what?"

"Uh……"

Kita was vague, "Something...supernatural."

She secretly glanced at Hong Xia's reaction and found that she didn't show any particular surprise. She couldn't help but feel a little strange. Could it be that Hong Xia also knew something?

A suffocating silence fell between them. The only sounds in the ward were Li Xi's faint breathing and the dripping of the medicine from the IV bottle. Xi Duo clenched his fists nervously, his palms sweaty.

Finally, Hongxia broke the silence.

"Is it about the Quincy?"

Kita suddenly raised his head and looked at Hongxia in surprise. How could she know about the Quincy?

"Kita, I'm not stupid. I'm certainly aware of Ichiri's founding of the Quincy... but because you're an organization dedicated to destroying the Hollows and protecting humanity, I haven't said anything."

Hong Xia said, looking at Li Xi on the bed, "...So, I want to know, why did you attack Li Xi?"

140

Chapter 140: Visiting the Patient.

Ijichi Hongka is no longer the same person she was at the beginning.

If it were at the beginning—in that world where the human body was remodeled into machinery and organs were replaced with prosthetic limbs, Hong Xia would indeed know nothing after she gave up. After all, at that time, she was basically only capable of fighting. Apart from using a sword to cut down the enemies in front of her, Hong Xia knew nothing and could do nothing else.

But Hongxia is different now.

Even without a prosthetic body, Hongxia could hack into any intelligence agency in the world with just one finger. Whether it was Ichiri building satellite bases in space or deploying Starry Knight bases around the world, Hongxia knew everything.

not only that.

Of course, Hongxia also knew that it was Starry member Mutsumu Wakaba who beat Shiina Ritsuki so hard that he was hospitalized.

Kita felt his head buzzing, as if countless bees were swarming inside. Hong Xia actually knew about the Quincy, and also knew about Wakaba Mu!

"me……"

Kita stammered, cold sweat trickling down her temples and gathering into beads of sweat on her chin. She forced a smile that was uglier than crying, "Hongxia, you... you need to listen to my explanation..."

"explain?"

Hong Xia repeated the word, her tone unable to tell whether she was happy or angry, "Okay, I'm listening."

Hong Xia is also very scary like this, completely different from Yili, a different kind of scary.

Xiduo laughed awkwardly twice, "Actually, I don't know what happened!"

"Well, that... Hongxia, listen to me! Things are really not what you think! I, I don't know what happened at all! It was, it was Ruoye Mu! She did it all! I'm just a handyman! Really!"

Kita explained incoherently, beads of sweat dripping down her cheeks like a waterfall.

"Li Xi and I are friends! How could I...how could I hit her? Wuwuwu..."

As he was talking, Kita actually started crying, his face covered with tears and snot, and he looked as miserable as he could be.

Hongxia watched Kita's performance with an expressionless face, her heart completely unmoved. This acting was nothing compared to the one Liang had shown when he stole the pudding.

...Rather, it was Kita's crude way of pretending to cry that upset Hongxia even more. This meant that Kita didn't take attacking ordinary people seriously at all.

Xiduo was crying like a pear blossom in the rain, with snot and tears all over her face, like a child whose candy was taken away. She sobbed and tried to reach out to pull the corner of Hongxia's clothes, but Hongxia dodged it lightly.

Xiduo cried even harder, shouting intermittently, "Hongxia, I was wrong, I was really wrong." Unfortunately, Hongxia didn't buy it. She didn't even raise her eyelids, walked straight to the bedside, and gently held Lixi's hand.

Hongxia's fingertips gently stroked the back of Lixi's hand, then she turned around and her eyes fell on Kita like a knife.

"Tell me, why did Ruoye Mu attack Lixi? What is your ultimate goal?"

"Wow...why are you acting like 'I know you know'? Isn't that a bit much?"

Kita finally raised his hands.

"Okay, then I'll tell you. Ichiri's goal is to [Transform all of humanity into Quincy]."

——All of humanity will be annihilated and transformed into a Quincy.

This was supposed to be a top secret, and Yili had only entrusted it to a very few people. But when it came to Kita, she just spilled the beans.

"Actually, Ichiri's blood can give people the ability to manipulate spiritual energy. Ichiri calls those who drink her blood Quincy, and this time the plan is to make all of humanity drink Ichiri's blood. I guess Riki knew this, so—"

Kita said with a beaming expression.

Li Xi, lying on the hospital bed, used all his strength to control himself and did not get up to punch Kita.

That's right, she wasn't really unconscious.

Kuchiki Rukia's response wasn't exactly exceptional, but it saved Li Xi from life-threatening danger. Ultimately, while Wakaba Mu spoke of his ferocity, his attacks were mostly just passing attacks. Rather than saying Li Xi was injured by Reizi's arrow, it would be more accurate to say he was internally injured by the explosion.

Now Li Xi is lying on the hospital bed pretending to be dead, just to wait for Ruo Yemu to come and see if he can get some information from him.

But unexpectedly, it wasn't Ruoye Mu who came, but this... strange woman whom Li Xi didn't know at all. Moreover, this woman was talking nonsense.

"Once all of humanity has become Quincy, we will no longer have to worry about illness. Even if we encounter danger, the [Calm Blood Suit] that automatically activates within our bodies will protect us. With this protection, humanity will soon be able to break free from the constraints of gravity and journey into space!"

Kita became happier and happier as he spoke, even dancing with joy. "Hongxia, did you know? People can actually travel to Mars now. It's just that because of the conflicts between countries, no one dares to initiate this research first—"

"Kita."

Hongxia interrupted Kita.

She looked at Kita with a slightly sad expression.

"Do you like the universe that much?"

Kita was stunned for a moment, confused as to why Hongxia had suddenly asked this question. She scratched her head, as if trying to form her words, and finally managed to say, "It's not that I really like it. I just think the universe is very romantic. You know, the sea of stars, the endless possibilities..."

Hong Xia didn't respond immediately. Instead, she walked to the window and stared out at the glaring sun. She squinted, as if peering through the star into the depths of the distant universe. After a moment, she whispered, "As expected, you are destined to be a creature...unbound by gravity."

Kita chuckled dryly, "You're not saying I'm human. I'm 100% human, guaranteed! If you don't believe me, try touching me."

As she spoke, she even puffed out her non-existent chest in a serious manner.

Hongxia ignored Xiduo's jokes and continued, "Lixi, how do you feel now?"

Lying in the hospital bed, Li Xi's inner thoughts were swirling. She had originally planned to continue playing dead to see what information she could extract, but she had been caught completely off guard. However, this woman named Hong Xia seemed to harbor no ill will towards her, and even hinted at a subtle... concern?

There's no way. There's no point in continuing to pretend.

Li Xi opened his eyes, propped himself up, and stared at the two men in front of him with his fierce eyes.

"...So, who are you guys?"

Kita was the first to answer this question.

"Hi! I'm Wakaba Mu's friend!"

Kita raised his hands and said in a tone that showed no gloom at all, "I want to see what kind of person Xiao Mu would rather be punished than be protected!"

141

Chapter 141: Death God and Quincy.

"I want to see what kind of person Xiao Mu is willing to be punished in order to protect!"

Rukia Kuchiki held the phone and listened to the voice on the other end of the line.

This was Shiina Riki's plan, to eavesdrop on the situation in the ward via telephone. It was a simple method, but also very effective. Through this eavesdropping, Rukia learned the Quincies' plans.

But...the Quincy Plan for All Humanity?

Rukia was a little confused.

According to what she'd learned at the Shinō Academy, Quincy, like Shinigami, should be a profession. Logically, it wasn't possible to become a Quincy simply by drinking someone's blood... Was that Kita just talking nonsense?

Rukia's brow furrowed. All of humanity becoming Quincy? That sounded like some crazy cult's plan. She found it hard to believe such a thing could actually happen, but Kita's enthusiastic demeanor compelled her to proceed with caution. This matter was of grave importance and needed to be reported to Soul Society as soon as possible.

She summoned the Hell Butterfly for communication and whispered, "Connect Captain Kuchiki."

A moment later, the wings of the Hell Butterfly flapped, and the deep voice of Kuchiki Byakuya was heard: "Rukia, what's the matter?"

"team leader,"

Rukia immediately recounted what she had just overheard, "I think this 'Plan to Transform All Humanity into Quincy' is extremely suspicious and could potentially pose a huge threat to Soul Society, and even the living world."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, and then Byakuya's voice rang out again: "Continue to monitor, and don't alert the enemy. Abarai will travel to the human world to assist you."

"Yes, Captain!"

Rukia breathed a sigh of relief. With Renci around, she felt much more at ease. Although that guy looked careless at ordinary times, he was still very reliable at critical moments.

In less than three minutes, Renji appeared in front of Rukia through the gate. He was still dressed in fiery red, holding his Zanpakutō, looking very energetic.

"Hey, Rukia! Long time no see!"

Renci grinned, revealing his white teeth, "Your sister missed you too."

Ever since Rukia, the vice-captain, was sent to guard the human world, Renji and Rukia have rarely seen each other.

"Renji!"

Rukia quickly reminded him that now was not the time to reminisce about the past.

"Ah, sorry sorry."

Renci scratched his head. "It's an emergency. I just panicked..."

"Okay, long story short,"

Rukia interrupted him, "We are now going to monitor two suspicious individuals. They may be connected to a dangerous plan."

"Dangerous plans? I like that!"

Renji's eyes sparkled, "Let's go!"

Without hesitation, the two men leaped out of the window. Because the Shinigami were spirits, even their instantaneous movement above the street didn't attract anyone's attention. Using the ward number they'd obtained from Li Xi, they quickly located their target.

"That's it, the one on the far right on the third floor."

Rukia pointed to the lighted ward and spoke in a low voice.

"learn!"

Renji grinned and eagerly drew his Zanpakutō, "Let me see who's trying to revive a Quincy that was extinct a thousand years ago!"

The two were about to approach the window when suddenly, a string of blue light rain shot out from the ward window without any warning, penetrated the glass, and headed straight for them! The speed was so fast that Rukia had no time to react.

"Danger!"

Renji roared and pushed Rukia away. At the same time, he raised his Zanpakutō, "Roar! Jabimaru!"

The samurai sword that had just been drawn out deformed instantly, the blade stretched out and split into several sections, dancing in the air like a flexible snake's tail, shooting down all the oncoming blue light rain.

"Are you okay, Rukia?"

Renji asked with concern, the Snaketail Pill in his hand still in its Shikai state, and he looked at the ward vigilantly.

"I am fine."

Rukia shook her head and drew her sword as well. "It seems the enemy has discovered us."

"Well, that's it—"

A voice came from behind Renji and Rukia.

The two turned around suddenly and saw a red-haired girl with her back to them, with a blue light bow in her left hand.

"Your Reiatsu is not concealed at all. It's too crude. Even if it wasn't me, but just an ordinary Quincy, I'd definitely be able to spot you."

"Hiren Kyaku? It's a completely different technique from Shunpo!"

Rukia held the sword in both hands and took a serious stance, "Quincy, are you serious about your plan? The Quincy plan for all mankind... what does that even mean!"

The red-haired girl ignored Rukia's questioning. Her slender fingers pulled the bowstring to full length once more, a humming sound emanating from the bowstring. Several blue arrows of light instantly coalesced into shape, trailing long flames like shooting stars as they streaked across the night sky, heading straight for Renji and Rukia.

"Tsk!"

Renji gritted his teeth, his snaketail dancing wildly in his hand like a serpent, swatting away the incoming arrows one by one. The arrows collided with the blade, sending out dazzling sparks that illuminated Renji's face, which had become slightly hideous from the force exerted. However, the girl's attack speed was far too fast, and the arrows were like a continuous raindrop, leaving Renji exhausted and with almost no chance to breathe.

"Damn it! This woman..."