Ichigo leaves and takes up residence in Soul Society!

"That's not possible!"

Amidst Yachiru's innocent laughter, Kenpachi transformed into a golden streak of light and sped towards a distant watchtower.

On the watchtower, Ichigo put down his black bow and revealed a smile similar to Kenpachi's, but with more vigor and fighting spirit.

"Byakuya Kuchiki didn't catch up? I thought I'd have to take on two at once. It seems there's no need to rush to escape now. Taking care of one here will reduce the number of opponents for me tomorrow. What do you say, my other 'me'?"

"Stop talking nonsense, let me do it!"

"Tsk, although it was agreed that you would lead the charge, something feels off."

After muttering something, Ichigo's expression suddenly changed.

To be precise, his pupils turned gold and the whites of his eyes turned black.

A sinister smile spread across his face.

At first glance, he appears even more ferocious and terrifying than Kenpachi Zaraki.

Chapter Sixty-Two: The King and His Mount... (The rest is omitted)

Before me was a blurred landscape stretched rapidly.

I could hear almost nothing but the sound of the wind.

Yoruichi quickly adapted to the situation and gave a friendly reminder to the person who was hugging her.

"There are no pursuers behind us, you can let us go now!"

"It's alright, this weight is nothing to me."

"As a girl, you should be proud of this, but the other person you're holding is so embarrassed they're about to faint."

"Miss Yoruichi!"

The three of them finally stopped on the roof of a grand hall with flying eaves and brackets.

Orihime, having landed again, breathed a sigh of relief, then looked at the black-haired youth in front of her with a look of surprise and delight.

"It really is Shinomiya-kun! Although I couldn't see his figure clearly, I remembered your spiritual pressure, so I held back and didn't resist."

"But you couldn't help blushing, right?"

"That was because it was going too fast; blood was flowing down my face!"

"Let's leave it at that... Anyway, thanks. By the way, your Shunpo is pretty good, almost as good as mine. You're a good candidate for stealth operations. Hasn't the current captain of the Second Division recruited you?"

Finally, Yoruichi gave a thumbs-up and praised her in a very familiar manner.

"Yes, there is, but after today, the invitation to join the team will probably turn into an invitation to jail. Also, we came here specifically to help you out. Since we are on the same side, there is no need to say thank you. It's just a matter of each getting what we need."

The praise from "Instant God" did not make the Four Palaces Lord arrogant.

"Same camp..."

Yoruichi seemed to have an epiphany.

Orihime didn't catch the subtext; she was drawn to the direction of Kenpachi's surging spiritual pressure.

"Shinomiya-kun said 'we'... does that mean Kurosaki-san is here too? That captain who was swinging his sword and yelling was really scary. Is Kurosaki-san okay on her own?"

“Kenki is no ordinary person. I suggest we go and take a look.”

Yoruichi also spoke with a rather solemn expression.

"If two of them catch up, we'll make a run for it; if only one catches up, we'll cripple him... This was agreed upon beforehand. Kenpachi Zaraki is indeed very strong, but for Brother Kurosaki... it doesn't matter who it is."

The Four Palace Masters also felt the wild spiritual pressure, which reminded them of the demon's ferocious face.

but.

That's not necessary.

Because he was facing an even more unreasonable monster.

"Since even you, as a fellow traveler, have said so, then I shouldn't interfere any further. Where are we going next? Or rather, what are our plans for the next step?"

Yoruichi accepted this statement very easily, for some reason.

"The execution is tomorrow at noon. Let's ambush them near Shuangji first, and then storm the execution ground together... It's a rather rough plan, but there's no need to complicate things. After all, in the end, we still have to solve it by force."

“That makes sense… I have a secret base at Twin Peaks Hill, let’s hide there.”

"Good idea... By the way, you also have a companion who's missing. Shouldn't you worry about him?"

"Hmm? You mean Kisuke? Although the spiritual pressure that I could always feel before has just disappeared, he's very resilient and lucky, always managing to escape danger."

"I see, so you're the same type as Kurosaki-kun? That's certainly reassuring."

The two of them looked like longtime partners who had worked together for many years as they chatted.

Orihime blinked, somewhat dumbfounded.

"...So let's hurry up and set off. I've been exhausted these past two days. There's a hot spring at the secret base, which will be a good opportunity for Inoue and me to relax."

"You really have the leisure to enjoy yourself on the eve of a major battle."

"Don't say that! That's precisely why we need to relieve stress and lighten our load! This is advice from someone experienced. Let's try it together; it's guaranteed to work!"

"I feel like I've heard something similar before... Oh well, we should still learn from the useful experience. Anyway, Kurosaki's situation won't be over anytime soon, so let's talk about the important matters when he gets back."

"Speaking of experience, I'm actually quite interested in your teacher's teaching. If you don't mind, tell me about it later... Inoue, follow along!"

"Whoa whoa!"

The two of them settled things quickly and then prepared to set off again.

Orihime nodded in response.

But after running a few steps, he suddenly realized something.

and many more.

spa?

Relax? Together? And Shinomiya-kun too?!

……

In Seireitei, towering buildings are everywhere, making even Kenpachi Zaraki appear as small as an ant in comparison.

"Where is she? Where did she go... Yachiru?"

Yachiru, giving a thumbs-up, looked around with Kenpachi Zaraki.

Suddenly, a terrifying spiritual pressure descended.

"?!"

"!"

For a moment, there was a huge sense of incongruity, as if I had plunged into the dark depths of the earth.

This spiritual pressure is too unusual.

"Hey, looking for me?"

Kenpachi Zaraki seemed to hear someone whispering in his ear.

So close, so very close...

It looked like he was licking her neck with his tongue.

Like Yachiru, she leaned on the other shoulder.

No, it's not an illusion.

You can definitely feel the weight on your shoulders.

Someone silently followed him as he ran, and silently put their hand on his shoulder.

bass!

The blade flashed and disappeared in the darkness.

It forces the enemy, who seems to haunt you like a vengeful ghost, to reveal their true form.

Hollow White manipulated Ichigo's body to create distance, his posture relaxed and carefree.

"Is this the guy you were talking about? Yachiru."

Kenpachi Zaraki stared at the enemy before him.

"This one……"

Yachiru looked completely bewildered.

"Although it's definitely Ah-ichi's face, it doesn't seem to be the same person."

"Ha! No need to be confused."

Xu Bai twirled his broadsword with one hand, laughing wildly.

"If you want to cause trouble for Ichigo, you'll have to get past me first,"

"Yachiru, go away."

Kenpachi interrupted the curious Yachiru, a look of anticipation appearing on his cold, rugged face.

"Oh!"

Wait until Yachiru leaves, understanding the situation.

Kenpachi no longer suppressed his fighting spirit and unleashed a massive spiritual pressure.

In the eyes of ordinary Grim Reapers, they are simply the most terrifying demons in the world.

Every single spirit particle in Soul Society must be ravaged by it.

It is the embodiment of destruction.

"Yo... I don't care if I'm chasing Kurosaki Ichigo or you who look just like him and seem weird. I just want to know how far you can go in fighting me!"

"Fight...? Don't be ridiculous."

Seeing Kenpachi eagerly launching his attack, Hollow White smiled disdainfully.

"It was clearly a massacre."

"And it's... the kind of outcome where there's absolutely no suspense."

The spinning broadsword was thrown like a meteor hammer.

Kenpachi violently swung his sword and sent the enemy flying.

This kind of attack posed no threat to him.

The next moment.

He leaped forward and caught the hilt of the sword, then delivered a powerful jumping slash that subdued Xu Bai.

A large circular crater suddenly appeared beneath Kenpachi's feet.

"strong enough!"

"And there's something even more powerful... Crescent Moon Sky Slash."

boom!

A dazzling flash erupted from the blade, and a massive crescent-shaped slash plunged deep into the ground, truly burying the person in a place of utter darkness.

Yachiru, who had found a tall tower to watch the battle, saw this scene and her face was full of worry.

"Little sword..."

Although the opponent is very strong, the kind that Kenpachi likes.

However, Kenpachi is also the type of opponent that the other side is best at dealing with.

"call……"

In the pit, Kenpachi was covered in wounds as if he had been burned, but he was still laughing and excitedly gripping the hilt of his sword as he charged toward the enemy.

The result is no different from what it is now.

Xu Bai easily parried the attack, leaving a wound on Xu Bai's face with a backhand stroke, then calmly dodged Xu Bai's counterattack, and then with a backhand stroke, severed the tendons in Xu Bai's wrist.

Gradually, Kenpachi also sensed the difference from his previous battles.