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Chapter 447: Trouble Brewing, the Brother-Loving Lady Comes Calling!
Chapter 447: Trouble Brewing, the Brother-Loving Lady Comes Calling!
Due to Ichigo Kurosaki's connection to the Shiba family and Yecheng's personal favor, Rukia Kuchiki finally chose to compromise.
However, as he watched Lucia being taken away, Ichigo could only helplessly lie on the ground, roaring in frustration.
He had believed that with his newfound power, he could protect what was important to him with the sword in his hand. Yet, the bloody reality before him told a different story.
Even if he shattered the sword in his hand, against a truly formidable foe, he was still as weak and powerless as ever.
"Yecheng, as a Shinigami, you can also go to the Soul Society, right? Then take me there too!"
Ichigo's voice was filled with determination. "I want to save Rukia. I can't accept this outcome, and I won't let Rukia bear this burden alone!"
Defeated so easily, Ichigo was naturally unwilling to give up. He quickly pleaded with Yecheng to take him to the Soul Society.
"Setting aside the fact that helping you open the gateway violates the Seireitei's rules, if the situation is serious, this crime might be even more severe than Rukia's transfer of Shinigami powers.
Even if I break the rules to help you, what can you do in the Soul Society now?
Don't forget, if I hadn't intervened just now, you might already be in big trouble."
Hearing Yecheng's warning, Ichigo didn't feel discouraged or compromise. Instead, he spoke earnestly, "If I have another chance, I believe I can win.
The Shinigami who took Rukia away is indeed strong, but he doesn't give me the feeling of being so powerful that I can't defeat him."
Ichigo was right; he had lost earlier mainly because he wasn't familiar with Serpent Tail's abilities, so he had been careless.
If given another chance, he was confident he could defeat Akaneji Renji.
"Young man, you're too naive. I can responsibly tell you that even with your current abilities, if you were to chase after him to the Soul Society, you still wouldn't be a match for Vice-Captain Renji.
The Gotei 13 has a rule that to minimize the impact on the Human World, Shinigami with spiritual pressure equal to or greater than that of a Vice-Captain will have a 'Limiting Spirit Seal' placed on them before coming to the Human World.
This seal restricts eighty percent of their spiritual pressure, preventing Shinigami from using their full strength in the Human World.
In other words, the strength displayed by Vice-Captain Renji, who you just faced, is only about twenty percent of his power in the Soul Society.
Forget about Vice-Captain Renji; did you see the nobleman in the white haori who was watching the fight? His strength far surpasses that of the Shinigami you just fought.
With such an opponent, do you still have the confidence to say you can rescue Rukia from the Soul Society?"
After hearing Yecheng's words, Ichigo's newfound confidence was instantly shattered.
Looking at Ichigo lying on the ground, his heart filled with despair, Yecheng felt it was time to move on from this initial setback.
As everyone knows, the protagonist of a hot-blooded series must first experience a devastating blow to the heart before they can... oh, not go on a power-up spree!
"I was planning to give you special training, but as you heard, I've been summoned back to the Soul Society for punishment because of Rukia's situation.
Regarding your special training, I've asked Koetsu to help. She will take you to find the right person to train you."
As for the news from Soul Society, I'll keep an eye on it. Once the Seireitei makes a decision regarding Rukia's situation, I'll contact you through Koetsu."
Upon hearing Yecheng's words, Ichigo Kurosaki's eyes lit up with renewed hope. After Yecheng left, he hurriedly made his way to the Kurosaki residence despite his injuries.
Koetsu was not a Shinigami, and the Gotei 13 had limited jurisdiction over her. However, Yecheng was different; due to the Captain Commander's orders, he had to cut short his trip to the Human World and return to Soul Society.
As soon as he arrived back in Soul Society, he was summoned by Captain Asahagi to explain the situation in detail.
After a lengthy conversation, just as he finished, a servant from the Kuchiki Clan approached and informed him that Lady Kuchiki wished to invite him over for a visit.
Even if he tried to refuse politely, Yecheng knew that at this critical moment, Hizuru's invitation was not just for tea; it was a pretext to question him about Rukia.
Faced with such an unreasonable super siscon, Yecheng genuinely felt a bit apprehensive about seeing Hizuru. He wanted to find an excuse to decline.
"I'm truly sorry, but despite Lady Kuchiki's kind invitation, we have matters to attend to in our Division..."
"I didn't know that my close friend and Third Seat, Yecheng, would be so enthusiastic about handling Division affairs in his free time.
Has he changed his personality, or does he now find our Kuchiki tea unpleasant?"
Yecheng had barely finished declining the Kuchiki servant's invitation when a voice, both mocking and sarcastic, suddenly interrupted from the side.
When he saw Hizuru Kuchiki standing before him with a paper umbrella, Yecheng couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
"So, it's Hizuru... What a coincidence. Ah, haha, by the way, your health condition isn't suitable for walking under this scorching sun."
Looking at Hizuru in front of him, Yecheng thought it was troublesome, but he laughed it off, trying to change the subject.
Unfortunately, Hizuru didn't fall for it. She spoke again in a tone that was even more condescending: "I'm well aware that my health isn't suitable for going out in this weather.
But what can I do? If I don't come personally, some 'important figures' might not show up.
A weak and delicate lady like me has already braved the sun to come all the way here. Won't someone invite me in for a chat?"
With Hizuru's words, Yecheng had no choice but to comply, even if he was reluctant.
After entering the 13th Division barracks, Hizuru first discussed Rukia's situation with Captain Asahagi. Following their conversation, Captain Asahagi left the Rain Dry Hall, leaving Yecheng and Hizuru alone to talk.
When Hizuru saw that Captain Asahagi, an 'outsider', had left, she immediately dropped her noble demeanor. She walked straight up to Yecheng, grabbed his ear, and twisted it as she spoke: "Yecheng, what's going on here!
You assured me that there wouldn't be any issues!
And Byakuya told me that you were also undercover in the Human World. If you were there, how could such a thing have happened?"
(End of Chapter)
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