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Chapter 604: I Wouldn't Be Surprised if He Were the Reincarnation of the Soul King
Chapter 604: I Wouldn't Be Surprised if He Were the Reincarnation of the Soul King
In the Soul Society...
In an area of the 4th District of East Rukongai, a spatial rift appeared on the street, and Feng Ye stepped out, followed by Lilith and Nel, who emerged behind him.
"So this is the Soul Society... It certainly feels more bustling than Hueco Mundo just based on spiritual perception."
Nel looked around and sensed the number of souls in the area. Even with a rough estimate, she could tell that just in the small area nearby, the number of souls far exceeded the number of Hollows in all of Hueco Mundo.
There was a balance between the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo.
The Soul Society had a greater number of souls, far surpassing Hueco Mundo. However, because of this, the concentration of spiritual particles in the Soul Society was much lower than in Hueco Mundo, where the density was significantly higher. Even the Seireitei's spiritual particle density couldn't compare to that of Hueco Mundo.
Thus, there was a near-perfect balance between Hueco Mundo and the Soul Society in terms of the total amount of spiritual particles. If this balance were disrupted, it would lead to significant problems. The Quincy's attempt to merge the Soul Society and Hueco Mundo and eradicate all Hollows was the reason for their millennium-long blood feud with the Shinigami.
"Let's go. This is just Rukongai."
Feng Ye glanced around and then started walking forward.
Just as Feng Ye appeared in Rukongai, alarms blared in the 10th Division's monitoring station within the Gotei 13's barracks in Seireitei.
"Report! Abnormal spatial fluctuations detected in the 4th District of East Rukongai!"
"It's possibly a Hollow invasion. I'll go take a look."
The current 5th Seat of the 10th Division, Matsumoto Rangiku, spoke calmly and then set off, quickly gathering over ten Shinigami to accompany her.
The group swiftly left Seireitei and headed toward the source of the disturbance. However, just as they reached the eastern gate of Seireitei, they encountered Feng Ye's group at the entrance.
"Lieutenant Hatake!"
Matsumoto Rangiku paused, then immediately bowed to Feng Ye.
Feng Ye smiled and said, "If you're here to investigate the spatial disturbance in East Rukongai, you can stand down. I just returned from Hueco Mundo."
Hearing Feng Ye's words, Matsumoto Rangiku looked up at him, surprised, and hesitated, "You just returned from... Hueco Mundo?"
Usually, when the Gotei 13 investigated Hueco Mundo, they created special Senkaimon to connect the two worlds without causing any spatial disturbances. The disturbance they had detected earlier was clearly caused by a forced tear in space, similar to a Hollow invasion.
"Mhm."
Feng Ye nodded lightly and continued walking forward.
Lilith followed expressionlessly, and Nel glanced at Matsumoto Rangiku curiously, her gaze lingering on her chest for a moment before she continued after Feng Ye.
Matsumoto Rangiku and the group of Shinigami behind her stopped.
"Captain Matsumoto, do you want to continue with the investigation?"
"No need."
Matsumoto Rangiku shook her head, watching as Feng Ye's group walked away. She said, puzzled, "Since Lieutenant Hatake said so, it's probably fine... But the spiritual pressure of the person next to Lieutenant Hatake feels a bit odd. I don't think I've seen them before."
She turned and said, "Let's go back."
...
In the 2nd Division barracks.
Feng Ye returned without any hindrance, even with the unfamiliar Nel by his side. No one questioned him; on one hand, he was the vice-captain of the 2nd Division, second in command only to Soi Fon, and on the other hand, he had a high level of respect within the division. Naturally, no one asked too many questions.
With Feng Ye's status, it was no issue for him to bring a few souls back from Rukongai. Hinamori and Rukia were essentially his attendants.
"Lieutenant Kakashi."
"Captain, you're back."
Along the way, the Shinigami of the 2nd Division bowed respectfully to Feng Ye.
Feng Ye and Lilith walked calmly, while Nel found the scene a bit odd. After walking for a while, she asked, "Lord Feng Ye, why are they calling you 'Captain'? Their attitude seems a little..."
Although the squad members treated Feng Ye respectfully, it didn't seem like the attitude one would have toward the Hollow King.
Feng Ye stopped in front of his courtyard and smiled, "My identity here is that of the vice-captain of the 2nd Division of the Gotei 13. I'm just experiencing the life of a Shinigami.
Feng Ye walked forward, took off his geta, and stepped onto the corridor floor, casually glancing around. "Where's Rukia?"
"She went out to play again."
Hinamori looked a little embarrassed as she explained, "You usually spoil her too much, so..."
"It's fine. Let her have her fun."
Feng Ye smiled nonchalantly and casually pointed at Nel, "This is Neliel, my new attendant."
Hinamori paused slightly, then quickly nodded at Nel in greeting. Although she was no longer the sole attendant serving Feng Ye, she didn't mind. As long as she could continue serving him, that was all that mattered.
She owed an unpayable debt of gratitude to Feng Ye and his sister.
Nel also nodded gently at Hinamori, her friendly nature shining through. Despite noticing Hinamori's weak power, far inferior even to the lowest-ranking Gillians, she showed no disdain. After all, Hinamori was clearly a trusted attendant of Feng Ye.
...
Around the same time.
In a subterranean training area within the 2nd Division.
"Huff... huff..."
Soifon was still fighting, but her body now bore no wounds, and she looked far more relaxed than she had many days ago.
Her spiritual pressure continued to erupt, skillfully employing kido, hand-to-hand combat, and shunpo in her battle against her Zanpakuto's transcendent-shaped entity, the battle evenly matched and too close to call.
Finally.
A cold light flashed in her eyes as she seized an opportunity she had been waiting for. In an instant, she flashed through the air, her right hand shooting forward in a strike that simultaneously unleashed her hand-to-hand combat and kido.
Her Zanpakuto's transcendent entity hesitated, blocking her kido but failing to stop her physical attack, and her tiny palm pierced its chest!
"You win."
The pierced Zanpakuto spirit looked at Soifon and whispered before gradually dissipating, leaving only a transcendent entity doll behind.
As her Zanpakuto spirit was defeated, Soifon slowly closed her eyes, feeling her Zanpakuto submit to her completely, becoming one with her as her weapon.
"Not bad."
Yoruichi lightly clapped and praised Soifon, "It took you nine days, but you've finally mastered your Bankai... Although Kisuke only took three days, the shorter the time, the greater the risk. I wanted you to do this in the safest possible conditions, so there's no need to compare yourself to him."
Soifon took a moment to catch her breath before slowly opening her eyes and looking at her Zanpakuto, which had returned to its initial state. "But I'm still far behind Captain Feng Ye."
After the previous incident where Feng Ye had guided her in her training, she now addressed him as 'Captain Feng Ye', their relationship much closer than before. Likewise, Feng Ye now called her by her name, and she had no objections to this familiarity.
"Don't compare yourself to him."
"That guy's a monster."
Yoruichi casually tossed a piece of candy into the air and caught it in her mouth. "I wouldn't be surprised if he were the reincarnation of the Soul King."
Soifon made a sound of surprise. "The reincarnation of the Soul King? That's taking it a bit far..."
Yoruichi smiled lightly. "I'm just saying."
As her words trailed off, her figure flashed, and she appeared at the exit, opening the barrier and stepping out. A Shinigami was waiting outside.
Upon seeing Yoruichi, the Shinigami immediately bowed. "Captain, Vice-Captain Hatake has returned."
"I see."
Yoruichi's expression didn't change at the news; she had expected Feng Ye to return safely from Hueco Mundo.
The Shinigami hesitated. "However, there's something I'm not sure I should report. Captain Feng Ye brought back a stranger. Her spiritual pressure is a bit unusual... It doesn't feel like that of a regular soul."
"Oh?"
Yoruichi tilted her head. "Is the person he brought back male or female?"
The Shinigami member hesitated. "Female."
Yoruichi cocked her head. "Alright, I understand. Thank you."
(End of Chapter)
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