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The other person didn't seem intimidated; instead, they just stared at her, pondering for a moment...

She said in a low voice.

"Who...who are you?"

"I?"

The latter put his hands on his hips, tilted his head, and seemed to be thinking about the question very seriously.

"I... am Death!"

What is Death?

"It's about helping people like you reincarnate safely into the next life!"

After saying that, as if by reflex, she let out a soft "ah," quickly put her hands together, and bowed.

Namo San...

“My father said that we should always do this kind of work with reverence, because you are also contributing to the stability of the Three Realms.”

"Will I... have a next life?"

"Of course! And even if you don't reincarnate, going to the Soul Society is better than here! The spiritual pressure there is more abundant, so a spirit like you won't feel uncomfortable. If this continues, you might disappear."

The latter showed a hesitant expression, seemingly somewhat tempted, but finally spoke in an uncertain tone.

"Over here... there's a blond older brother who talks to me every day. He'd probably worry if I weren't here."

"I see... Then I'll wait for you!"

Linghua crossed her arms, puffed out her chest, and said cheerfully.

"I'll wait for you!"

The girl began to nervously examine the figure in front of her.

As the other person said… she was a girl about my age. She had black hair and bright eyes, and her face still had some chubby cheeks…

His eyes have a slight upward slant, giving him a somewhat aggressive appearance, but his tone of voice is subtly silly.

A sense of disconnect...

That might not be the most appropriate way to put it, so "proper upbringing" would be a more fitting description.

Her upbringing corrected some of her innate traits.

"I swear in the name of the Eleventh Division Captain, I, Matsushita Hikaru, will definitely help you deliver the message of reincarnation!"

320: The Permanent Reaper

Panasonic Linghua.

She was a member of the 13th Division at the time, and a member of Rukia Kuchiki's team!

Meeting the other person's gaze, the girl puffed out her chest and shouted in an extremely proud tone.

"Don't let my short stature fool you, I'm actually very strong! Several uncles and elders are no match for me!"

Although he spoke with great confidence, his judgment, based on the current situation, was somewhat amusing.

"puff……"

"Oh, are you underestimating me?!"

"No, no... I just think that Rinka's behavior is cute."

Even though he's about the same age as me, he speaks in this tone... It gives me the feeling that he hasn't grown up yet.

After a slight sigh, the girl looked the other person up and down and said in a subtle tone.

"So, what Linghua means is, can you send me to the next life?"

When they started talking about serious matters, the girl, who had been sulking, suddenly changed her expression.

She put her hands on her hips, nodded vigorously, and shouted loudly.

"Of course! Even though I'm a new member, things like this are a piece of cake for me...it's part of my job!"

That sounds a bit far-fetched.

But before she could speak, Matsushita Ryukaku placed her right hand on the hilt of the sword and pulled it out.

Click...

Zanpakuto.

As one of the Grim Reaper's personal tools, it also signifies the source of the Grim Reaper's ultimate power.

After Matsushita Ryukaku grasped the knife in her hand, her previously playful demeanor visibly subsided.

"..."

No need to open your mouth.

But the gaseous substances floating around it had begun to stir up the air.

What was that? It was like something that couldn't be guessed or understood using common sense. It swayed, crawled, twisted silently, and finally turned into a blue gas.

It began to boil silently...

call!

Is it the wind?

The person involved quickly dismissed this misconception, blinking and forcing her attention back to the present moment.

She saw a visible gust of air rising into the sky, and Matsushita Ryukaku raised her Zanpakuto...

The girl's expression twitched visibly the instant she saw this scene.

"Wait……"

The words had not yet been spoken.

The blade flashed, and a gust of wind swept past.

She instinctively cried out in surprise, but found that she did not feel any pain.

She subconsciously touched her body up and down, and after confirming that there was no real harm, she raised her head blankly and looked in front of her.

Matsushita Hikari gave her a warm smile.

"There was some dirt stuck to you... It's okay, I've cleaned it off for you!"

The soul itself is a kind of existence that tends to be neutral.

If they encounter certain special events and linger in the world for a long time, they are easily influenced by many things, thus exhibiting various distorted tendencies.

last of the last……

Blurring is therefore unavoidable.

Matsushita Rika naturally wanted to avoid this from happening, so she cut off certain things, which made the other person's body seem much lighter.

The girl looked at her body with surprise, her eyes sparkling with a subtle light, and her tone became somewhat curious.

"What...did you do to me?"

"Nothing special happened."

Matsushita Hikari straightened her head and revealed a hearty smile.

"I just helped you solve some unseen troubles... Hehe, don't mention it!"

The two were clearly not on the same wavelength, but fortunately, this did not hinder their interaction.

"Then now..."

"Yes, you are ready to pass on to the next life."

Matsushita Ryukaku raised the hilt of her sword, brought the engraved part closer, and gently placed it on the girl's forehead.

Click click click click click...

A smooth arc appeared behind her, and the sliding door slowly opened from it.

Feeling a force pulling at her body, the girl's expression inevitably showed some panic.

But her fear and unease quickly dissipated.

Because Matsushita Hikari came over, grabbed her hand, and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, the Soul Society isn't the same place it used to be... Even if you don't reincarnate, you can live happily there!"

"Really...really...?"

"I promise! And you might even see someone you know over there. Is there any family member you want to see?"

"I...I have it!"

"Then let's go take a look! Everything you want to see is in Soul Society!"

"When I get there, will I still be able to find you?"

"Sure, you can go to the 13th Division. Remember my name, Matsushita Hisaka!"

Snapped……

The soul was absorbed into the compartment, the sliding door closed, and it slowly disappeared until it was completely gone.

As the scene faded away before her eyes, Matsushita Rinka opened her mouth slightly, but in the end, she only let out a faint sigh.

She also wanted to go back.

But before that...

"No, no, I'm a strong member of the 13th Division now, I can't just go home like that... otherwise my dad will laugh at me!"

Let's finish the task first!

She sheathed her Zanpakuto and left the spot humming a little tune.

I just made plans to ride the train with Rukia, so I can't waste time outside like this.

She had only taken two steps when Matsushita Ryukaku seemed to sense something, suddenly stopped, and stared back at the direction behind her.

"..."

After a brief silence, she turned halfway around and moved closer to the direction of the gaze until she stood still in an open space.

Her gaze seemed to pierce through some unknowable and invisible barrier, and after capturing something, her pupils narrowed slightly, and she made a grasping motion.

Snapped.

After the crisp echo, Matsushita Ryuka held a dark object in her hand.

It was constantly writhing its body while emitting short, sharp, popping cries...

"Hey, can't you just behave yourself for once?"

Matsushita Hikari's tone carried a hint of complaint.

If other Grim Reapers were present, they would most likely look troubled upon seeing this scene... and the reason is simple.

Because anyone can see that what the girl is holding in her hand is a small 'illusion'.

Within Hueco Mundo, they should be considered among the first batch to be formed.

These ethereal bodies are quite fragile, like krill at the bottom of the ocean food chain, ubiquitous yet often preyed upon by various forces.

When ordinary Grim Reapers see these guys, they usually only have one reaction.

That is to crush them without any scruples...

Such a view of life and death is incompatible with Hollows; this is the view of almost all Shinigami.

However, Matsushita Hikari is clearly quite different.

The girl stared at the little creature wriggling in her hands, silently pursed her lips, and then sighed almost imperceptibly.

"If you want to survive, you need to have some sense of observation, right? It's hard for someone like you to grow up in this world."

Therefore...

"I will send you back."

She raised her left hand and poked the air with her index finger.