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It was just a simple, unremarkable movement, yet it seemed to vibrate the entire air, causing the surrounding space to be pulled and silently collapsed inwards.

goo...

The flat surface, like a tattered cloth, receded, rolled up, and gradually came back together.

Snapped!

With a sudden, soft sound, a visible crack appeared in the space.

"Go back and eat well, grow up quickly, and remember to report to the research institute... Do you hear me?"

She held it in her hand and shook it gently, as if she were holding a hamster, then casually tossed it into the container and clapped her hands as she did so.

There seems to be nothing particularly noteworthy about Matsushita Hikari's actions.

However, within this black mist, a terrifying aura is currently emanating... If an ordinary person were to pass by, even if they couldn't see it, they would likely show expressions of surprise and disgust.

It cannot be seen or touched.

But some unseen, terrifying things are rapidly taking shape...

This sensation even triggered a reaction from some of the Shinigami stationed in Karakura Town, but their responses varied.

Kisuke Urahara's General Store.

"Haha, uncle, you're such a joker... We'll come again next time!"

After seeing off several annoying customers, the tall, robust man with glasses sighed helplessly.

Life is tough.

The former leader of the Ghost Path Sect, the Great Ghost Master, is now struggling to make ends meet here... Such a situation is truly frustrating and poignant.

As the weather gradually gets hotter, some goods should be stocked earlier than before.

When you open a business, you should consider all aspects.

As he pondered this, Wakashi Tetsuzai busied himself carrying boxes, but suddenly seemed to sense something and abruptly turned around, looking in a certain direction.

"...?"

His expression turned serious almost instantly.

Is this for real? Why am I feeling that aura that only exists in Hueco Mundo in Karakura Town?!

Could it be...?

After muttering something under his breath, Wakashi Tetsuzai put down what he was holding, turned around, and ran back to the warehouse behind the shop.

"Manager Urahara, Manager Urahara!!!"

He moved with lightning speed, almost charging straight in.

But soon, he was stopped in his tracks by a figure.

The other person was a girl who looked quite frail, and even spoke in a soft voice, as if she might suddenly burst into tears at any moment.

Rain on the roof.

"The manager is talking to some customers and can't come out right now..."

Even when explaining the situation from one side, such an inaccurate tone and lack of assertiveness is truly frustrating.

Although nominally a general store clerk, he always appears to be a pushover.

But in reality, she is a combination of an artificial soul and a prosthetic body. In a sense, her very existence possesses the qualifications and level to replace the Spirit King.

The Spirit King is a substitute.

To others, such a status is itself an extraordinary one.

However, it seems that Kisuke Urahara doesn't regard this kind of research as a similar qualification...

He was simply pursuing things that interested him.

Perhaps that's why Tessai Tsukabishi insisted on following behind the other side... But at this moment, he felt that Urahara's side didn't seem to understand the urgency of the situation.

He shouted almost reflexively.

"This is important! How could the aura of Hueco Mundo appear in the real world?! This could very well be an invasion, and we must..."

"Um, that..."

Wu Yu's voice was still trembling uncontrollably, as if simply stating her point of view was an extremely overwhelming pressure for her.

But even so.

For the sake of her beloved store manager, she was still able to force herself to say those words.

"The guest who came today... he came specifically to resolve this matter!"

Tetsuzai's expression seemed to freeze on his face, and after a brief silence, he shouted as if waking from a dream, and then hurriedly asked.

"Then...who exactly came?!"

Wu Yu pursed her lips and shook her head.

She was clearly not interested in these things and couldn't analyze the specifics.

Even when pressed for answers, he could only speak softly and uncertainly.

"I just heard them saying... something about the captain of the Eleventh Division..."

……

Gudong.

"Please have some tea."

With a nervous expression, Hanakari Jinta put down his teacup, carefully backed away, and left the room, looking back every few steps.

Kisuke Urahara snapped his folding fan open, letting out a strange, loud laugh, his tone filled with a sense of melancholy.

"I never expected... that I would actually have the chance to meet you again?"

The tone of his voice contained a mix of emotion, sighs, and a hint of helplessness.

of course.

Finally, after a brief pause, Kisuke Urahara's tone also seemed to sink down in an instant.

"Although it may sound presumptuous, things have come to this point, and I have no choice but to ascertain some things... So, may I ask in what capacity you have come to visit me?"

Captain of the 11th Division, one of the masterminds behind Hueco Mundo, and the Soul King's human agent...

In terms of titles alone, the man in front of me has too many embellishments, to the point of being astonishing.

Upon hearing these questions, Matsushita Yusuke simply smiled faintly and replied in a calm tone.

“I don’t have such a complicated identity. I’m here today partly to let you all know in advance on behalf of my good-for-nothing daughter.”

He bowed and nodded in acknowledgment.

Matsushita Yusuke said with a smile.

"For the next period of time, she will be the resident Grim Reaper of Karakura Town. Please take good care of her."

321: The Number One Demon Pill of Soul Society

Yusuke Matsushita.

Nearly ten years have passed since the last time.

However, the passage of time seems to have left not a single trace on Matsushita Yusuke's body or face.

He remained young and gentle, seemingly unaffected by the passage of time... Meanwhile, listening to Kisuke Urahara's words, Yusuke Matsushita wore a slightly helpless smile.

"Manager Urahara...you don't have to talk to me like that, do you?"

"Hahaha, how could that be? You know, the person sitting in front of me right now is the captain of the Eleventh Division. How could I possibly do something so rude?"

He let out a loud chuckle, hiding his small folding fan in front of his mouth, his tone full of an indescribable sense of mockery.

"If I had known you were coming, I would have made sure to prepare a warm welcome for you no matter what."

Kisuke Urahara's description, though calm, had a slightly sarcastic tone if you listened carefully.

But that's normal.

Because Kisuke Urahara's intelligence network is on a completely different level from others.

As an independent researcher, he was able to figure out the replacement for the Spirit King simply by tinkering with reality.

As a researcher, Kisuke Urahara is on a completely different level from the current head of the Technology Development Bureau... Of course, if Mayuri Kurotsuchi heard this, he would probably start jumping up and down in anger.

His absence this time saved us some trouble in offering comfort.

After a brief moment of self-consolation, Matsushita Yusuke smiled and looked at the person in front of him, and then he opened his mouth and spoke.

"Captain Urahara, you should know why I'm here... Things have already progressed to this point, do I really need to spell it out for you?"

They started talking about serious business.

Urahara Kisuke, who had been somewhat unreliable, composed himself and let out a soft chuckle.

He leaned back slightly, looking thoughtfully at the person who had just arrived.

Then he said softly.

"Then let me confirm one last thing... Matsushita-kun, did you come here in your personal capacity or in the name of the Spirit King?"

Is there a difference between the two?

"If it's the former, I can speak to you in a more casual tone; if it's the latter, I need to carefully consider my words and determine whether doing so will contribute to the peace of the three realms."

Kisuke Urahara stated his thoughts quite frankly, which left Yusuke Matsushita rather feeling helpless.

Is it really necessary to go to such an extreme?

Although I wanted to make this comment...

But now standing before him is a prodigy, one that Soul Society has rarely seen in a long time.

Thinking of this, all the helplessness and complaints turned into a sigh.

Since they are not ordinary people, it is only natural to take them seriously.

"Captain Urahara, I'm here mainly for the Hogyoku."

"Hmm~ I think so too."

The latter nodded with a smile, seemingly unsurprised.

“I could have foreseen this day more than a hundred years ago. To be honest… I was planning to do something shady.”

This statement was a bit too obscure, but fortunately, Matsushita Yusuke understood what the other party meant.

It's highly likely that it's the same behavior from the original work—suddenly attacking Aizen when he was at his most triumphant, knocking him down and breaking his defenses on the spot.

However, with Yusuke Matsushita as an example, Kisuke Urahara naturally abandoned this part of the arrangement.

"Should I give it to you now?"

"if you can……"

"Haha, Captain Matsushita is too kind."

Kisuke Urahara turned his head slightly and spoke to the person beside him.

"Miss Yoruichi, I'll have to trouble you to make the trip next."

"Meow……"

The black cat that had been sitting nearby suddenly stood up, shook its long fur, and looked at Matsushita Yusuke with a half-smile before turning and leaving.

Its figure suddenly moved forward, and in the blink of an eye, it quickly disappeared from sight.

"Wasn't the Hōgyoku (a type of magical artifact) prepared in the shop?"

"Of course not. After all, it's a very dangerous research project. If conditions allowed, no one would like to carry such a thing around with them... I'm no exception."

Seemingly understanding the other party's difficulties, Matsushita Yusuke nodded slightly and said softly at that moment.

"I understand your difficulties... By the way, is the situation with the Hogyoku generally stable?"

"Oh, you can rest assured about that."

Urahara Kisuke said with a smile.