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Chapter 442: Ichikigu's Request for Guidance
Chapter 442: Ichikigu's Request for Guidance
Karakura Town, at the Night God's residence.
"Ding-dong, ding-dong—!"
The rhythmic ringing of the doorbell echoed through the house, prompting Weiji to rush to the entrance hall and open the door.
Nightshade-kun and Koetsu, who were already having dinner, found it novel that their doorbell was actually functioning. After all, as visitors from the Soul Society, they didn't have any acquaintances in the Human World. In the half-month they had been living here, they hadn't received a single visitor.
Nightshade-kun only knew a handful of people in the Human World, and he didn't think any of them would pay him a visit. Even if they did, he doubted they would be polite enough to ring the doorbell.
Soon, Weiji brought the visitor to the living room. When she saw Nightshade-kun and Koetsu, her face still carried a hint of nervousness. But as she thought about her purpose for coming here, her expression became determined.
She bowed to Nightshade-kun and said, "I heard from Rukia that you were her senior who trained her before, and that your strength is exceptional even among Shinigami. Since that's the case, please teach me how to become stronger! No matter what, I don't want Rukia to be taken away. After all, it's because of me that she's in this situation. If anyone should be punished, it should be me."
After returning home today, Black Zaki Ichigo had thought about it for a long time, but no matter how he tried, he couldn't come up with a solution.
In the end, with his limited brainpower, the only idea he could come up with was to become stronger himself, so he could protect Rukia from being taken away by the Shinigami of the Soul Society.
But how could he become stronger? That was the question. After all, as a Shinigami, he was a complete novice.
Rukia had taught him some things before, but the results were minimal. Now, Black Zaki Ichigo needed a way to rapidly enhance his strength.
For some reason, Black Zaki Ichigo's mind flashed back to the scene of Nightshade-kun overpowering the Gigain and Koetsu's words to him.
It was because of this that Black Zaki Ichigo had snuck out with Rukia, secretly contacted Weiji, and learned of her new address, ultimately leading him to their doorstep.
"Not bad, I didn't expect you, kid, to have such a sense of responsibility. You're indeed worthy of being a Shiba...worthy of being the person I have high hopes for."
Hearing Black Zaki Ichigo's purpose for his visit and witnessing his determination, Koetsu, without waiting for Nightshade-kun to say anything, happily patted Black Zaki Ichigo's shoulder.
Putting aside other aspects, at the very least, Koetsu acknowledged Black Zaki Ichigo's sense of responsibility and duty, even though they had never met before. She even considered that if Nightshade-kun refused Black Zaki Ichigo, she could still teach him a thing or two.
Koetsu had even attended the Soky Spiritual Academy and learned the Shinigami's "Soul Slashing Dance." She was particularly skilled in Kido, but after graduation, she chose not to become a Shinigami, so she never received a Zanpakuto.
Although her strength and teaching abilities couldn't compare to Nightshade-kun's, even the current Gotei 13's 10th Division Captain was trained by her Nightshade-kun.
Even so, Koetsu felt confident that she could guide a novice like Black Zaki Ichigo, who hadn't even mastered the basics of "Shikai" and the Shinigami's "Soul Slashing Dance."
"Teaching others the skills learned at the Soky Spiritual Academy is also a violation of the Seireitei's regulations."
Of course, I didn't pay much attention to this matter either, after all, as long as you don't tell and I don't tell, no one will know.
But the key issue is that you don't have enough time now.
Do you really think you can sneak out tonight and hide it from Rukia?
Think about it from another perspective, wouldn't she be relieved that you're not by her side right now?"
Ichigo Kurosaki wasn't good at thinking, and most of the time, he chose to act recklessly, but that didn't mean he was stupid.
When he heard Yecheng's words, he immediately realized the problem. After making a face that said, "Oh no," he swallowed the Soul Candy and entered the spirit form of a Shinigami on the spot, then ran towards his home.
On the other side, Rukia slowly walked out of Ichigo's house, looking at the two figures that appeared in the half-air gateway. She couldn't help but show a look of helplessness.
"I didn't expect the people sent by the Soul Society to capture me would be you, Renji, and Brother..."
Rukia had anticipated that the Soul Society would send people tonight, after all, she had contacted the Soul Society this afternoon. Even if they were slow to respond, they should have sent someone by tonight.
But Rukia didn't expect that the people sent to capture her wouldn't be the Second Division in charge of criminal affairs, nor the Thirteenth Division she belonged to, but rather the Sixth Division where her brother was.
Moreover, for the capture of a mere last seat officer like herself, the captain and vice-captain of the Sixth Division had actually come out. She felt she had quite a reputation.
"Rukia Kuchiki of the Thirteenth Division, regarding your unauthorized bestowal of Shinigami powers to an ordinary human, we are here to arrest you. Do you have any complaints or need to explain anything?"
Seeing her brother's official and impartial manner, Rukia slightly lowered her head and said, "No, this is all my own doing. It has nothing to do with anyone else.
I willingly go back to the Soul Society with you, Brother, and I'm willing to accept any punishment."
Seeing Rukia taking all the blame and responsibility, Byakuya Kuchiki spoke with a calm expression, "Rukia, you have greatly disappointed me, your sister, and brought shame to the Kuchiki Clan."
Since you have nothing to say, then come back with us and accept your punishment."
Looking at Byakuya's impartial expression, Rukia didn't react, but Renji Abarai, who had accompanied Byakuya, couldn't sit still any longer.
"Captain, Rukia was just deceived. If we take the human who tricked Rukia's Shinigami powers back, Rukia might receive a lighter punishment..."
Before Renji could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Rukia. Her intention was to take all the blame herself. If this matter really involved Ichigo, then the other party would surely die.
After all, if the charges were on her, she at least had the status of a noble to fall back on. But if Ichigo took the blame, he had no power or influence in the Soul Society. Who would care about an ordinary human with no background at all? If Rukia took all the blame, she might still have a chance to live, but for Ichigo Kurosaki, there was only a dead end.
"Renji, I appreciate your defense for me, but as I just said, this is the result of my own recklessness, and it has nothing to do with that human."
Take me away, and I hope you won't trouble anyone else. I'll take all the blame."
(End of Chapter)
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