bookrebus Chapter 718 Generally speaking
Chapter 718 Generally speaking
Yoruichi looked up at Ikuko and asked directly, "Where are you?"
“A Western-style mansion on the outskirts of the city…that’s just like vampires, I should have thought of that.” Yu Zi teased with her eyes narrowed. “Maybe it’s even a vampire count dressed up, with a coffin-style bed.”
"..."
Yoruichi's eyes narrowed, and her voice deepened: "Bavent, what exactly are you planning to do..."
As she spoke, her golden eyes looked at Kisuke Urahara.
Kisuke Urahara blinked and chuckled, "Don't stare at me, I don't mean to..."
Before he could finish speaking, Yu Zi swung the scabbard at him with her left hand.
"That was close!" Kisuke Urahara quickly ducked to avoid it.
Yuko wasn't serious, nor did she show any annoyance at Urahara dodging her attack. She simply said, "I'm not interested in your special training, but to be honest, I don't think this group of people can achieve the intended purpose of the training."
"The one with the strongest spiritual pressure should have the strength of a mid-level captain, close to that of an upper-level captain."
"other people……"
Kisuke Urahara raised his hand: "Excuse me, what do you mean by 'middle position' and 'upper position captain'?"
“Is it hard to understand?” Yuko said matter-of-factly, counting on her fingers. “People like Aikawa Rao, Touhashi Ryojuro, and Muguruma Kensei are the worst lower-ranking captains.”
"Kyoraku and Hana-nee are at a higher level."
"I'd say Yoruichi is average, though I'd really like to put her in..."
Yuko was halfway through her sentence when Yoru's eye twitched: "You mean, this guy's order is higher than mine?"
She pointed her tail at Urahara.
Kisuke Urahara started grinning, covering his face with his fan: "Yoruichi is just humiliating herself by saying that. Isn't that obvious to anyone with eyes?"
Yoruichi turned around and glared at him.
Yu Zi nodded silently: "The words may be disgusting, but the reasoning is not."
Shen Tai complained, "What kind of nonsense is this?"
"Generally speaking, Urahara is stronger than you, not to mention that his greatest strength is not just his apparent strength."
In Yuko's eyes, this guy's spiritual pressure was so strong that it was almost inferior to hers.
In other words, Kisuke Urahara is definitely a top-tier fighter, capable of reaching the level of Hana and Kyoraku.
This guy is just too scheming, but thankfully he has his own bottom line, otherwise he would be a threat no less than Aizen.
"Really?" Kisuke Urahara made an exaggerated expression, clutching his heart excitedly. "I was praised?"
"You were praised by Yuko?"
"This feeling is truly amazing."
"..." Yuko and Yoru didn't even glance at him.
Tetsuzai turned his head to the side and whispered to Jinta and Xiaoyu, "Remember to be careful when you're alone with the shopkeeper in the future."
Shen Tai nodded solemnly.
Xiaoyu looked confused.
Yoruichi was a little annoyed by Ikuko's words, but she didn't care too much: "Let's continue with our previous topic. What did you say about the other people?"
"The others... there are only two or three worth watching out of this group."
"The others are just nobody."
Kisuke Urahara paused for a moment: "These may be small fry to you, Ikuko, but they are formidable opponents to Kurosaki and his group."
"Oh, I forgot, everyone's so bad."
"..."
Yoruichi said, "What we should be figuring out right now is why the Bounts would choose to target the souls of the living, right?"
Logically speaking, although the Bounts devour human souls, they have only ever devoured the souls of the dead, which is like competing with Death for business.
Furthermore, the number of barvents was small, so the impact was not significant, and the Seireitei did not care much about them.
But now they've started devouring the souls of the living. What does that mean?
Surely the souls of the dead aren't enough to satisfy their hunger?
Or does the soul of a living person hold some other meaning for Bount?
Kisuke Urahara rubbed his chin: "Indeed, I never imagined their purpose in doing this."
Yu Zi glanced at him sideways: "Are you really unaware, or are you pretending not to know?"
"I am... I don't know whether I should know or not."
This time, without needing Yuuko, Yoruichi swung her claws, leaving several claw marks on Urahara Kisuke's face.
"Riddler, you'd better die!"
Yoruichi flicked her paws.
Everyone silently gave a thumbs up.
Yu Zi sighed, "That's enough, I'm going to sleep. I have class tomorrow."
She casually sheathed her Zanpakuto, and the Bankai that covered the entire Karakura Town quickly dissipated.
"I'll give you the address of that group of people. If you want to investigate, go ahead and do it yourselves."
Kisuke Urahara lowered the brim of his hat: "Then I won't bother you any longer."
Everyone else got up and was about to leave...
"Goo~"
Just then, Yuko's stomach suddenly rumbled.
Kisuke Urahara paused for a moment: "Do you want to eat people? I'll go and bring one back for you."
Yu Zi waved her hand dismissively: "If you dare to bring me, I dare to eat. If you have nothing else to do, get lost."
“People are too much trouble, how about a cat?” Kisuke Urahara pulled Yoruichi in front of Ikuko.
Yuko didn't respond, but a few moments later, Urahara Kisuke had a few more claw marks on his face.
Yuko ignored the group of idiots and went to the refrigerator to find the ingredients for a late-night snack.
"Is this amount not enough?" Just as Yuko was about to close the refrigerator, Urahara Kisuke's voice suddenly came from the side.
Yu Zi's eyelids twitched, and she opened the refrigerator: "How much you eat is not about whether you want to eat it or not, but about whether I have it here. Even if you want to eat it, I don't have any extra."
She turned around, and the group of people actually sat back down.
Damn it, what does she think her home is?
Is the cafeteria free?
Fortunately, there wasn't much food left in the refrigerator.
These guys just want to...
Kisuke Urahara seemed to have read Ikuko's mind, and said with a grin, "That's not a problem~"
Ikuko: "..."
In less than two minutes, Yoruichi returned carrying two bags of groceries.
"I bought it at a nearby 24-hour convenience store."
Kisuke Urahara grinned: "Please, Chef Yuuko~"
Yuko took the bag from Yoruichi's hand with a dark expression.
This group of people insisted on having another meal at Yu Zi's house in the middle of the night, and even chatted for a while before leisurely heading home.
By the time we finished our late-night snack, it was already getting light.
I haven't even gone to sleep yet, and I already have to go to work.
That scoundrel from Nancun is really taking advantage of my old age and weakness...
After washing up the dishes, Yuko went downstairs and moved the abandoned shelf in the corner to the entrance of the tunnel, completely blocking it.
……
Meanwhile, the Karakura Town Museum.
"This is... the final mystery?"
Ichigo looked at the shattered mirror in front of him, revealing the original appearance of the museum, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
After going around in circles, they returned to the lobby on the first floor.
On the floor in the center of the exhibition hall, two figures lay prone; they were Chad and Inoue.
"Chadu! Inoue!"
Ichigo shouted and rushed over immediately.
"Idiot! Watch out, it might be a trap!"
Ishida hurriedly reminded him, but it was too late to stop him.
But the good thing is...
"Hehehe, don't worry, big brothers." Lillian's voice came from the museum entrance.
The group exchanged glances, and Ichigo and Renji quickly grabbed their Zanpakuto from the display case and followed closely behind to the door.
At the museum's front door, the scarlet doors opened, and two figures stood on them.
Lillian clapped her hands: "The game is over! Congratulations on clearing it!"
Ishida frowned. Was it just his imagination?
Why does this little girl seem so angry?
And... there were only two people, where was the older man?
"Now it's time to tell us your true identities, isn't it?" Ichigo raised his Zanpakuto and pointed it at the two of them. "Why are you doing this?"
Lillian held up one finger and waved her hand: "No, no, no, big brothers, you've misunderstood. It's just the end of hide-and-seek."
"what?"
"I just returned my sister to her."
"A new game has begun!"
"It's almost time for school, isn't it? If we don't hurry up and get to school, all my friends will disappear one by one."
The scarlet door opened, and before leaving, Lily glared at Longgui.
Long Gui was slightly taken aback.
What do you mean?
As Lillian's laughter faded into the cool morning air, the scarlet doors transformed into countless spiritual particles and vanished completely, and the museum returned to silence.
"Damn it! What the hell are those guys up to?!"
Ichigo, panting heavily, carried Zangetsu back on his back, his brows furrowed into a deep frown.
"Orihime!"
Long Gui was the first to react. He ran back to the hall, squatted down, and began to examine the situation above the well.
The others followed closely behind: "How's the situation?"
“Ichigo…” Inoue was still not fully awake when Chad sat up unsteadily.
"Chad, are you alright?" Ichigo rushed over to greet him.
“I’m fine…it just feels like I had a very long dream.” Chad shook his head, his voice low. “When I woke up, I was already standing here.”
"Hmm... Ryuki? And everyone else..." Inoue also woke up in Ryuki's arms, looking completely bewildered.
Her gaze first fell on Long Gui in front of her, and then on the others.
Long Gui, the others...
Ryuki, Ichigo...
Long Gui, the Grim Reaper...
Orihime's pupils suddenly contracted, and she sprang up as if struck by an electric current, causing everyone's eyes to widen in surprise.
"Dragon...Dragon Noble?" Inoue's voice was filled with panic.
"Yo, Orihime." Tatsuki smirked. "Good morning."
Startled, weren't you, Orihime?
"Ryuuki, why... are you injured?" Inoue was initially flustered, but upon seeing the bloodstains on Ryuuki's body, he forgot all pretense and asked, "Why are you injured, Ryuuki?"
"fool."
Ryuki reached out and gently flicked Orihime's forehead.
"It hurts so much..." Orihime covered her forehead, looking at her with teary eyes.
"Why do you always have to shoulder the danger alone?" Ryuki sighed, his gaze sweeping over Ichigo and Ishida, whose expressions were complicated, before finally settling on Orihime's face. "I told you, didn't I? I'm here to protect you."
"But……"
“No buts.” Long Gui interrupted her, his expression turning serious. “This is my own choice.”
"I can see them too, those monsters, and Ichigo and Orihime fighting hard."
Renji pointed to himself: "And me?"
Ishida pushed up his glasses: "You're just being stupid."
"..."
Long Gui laughed and patted Xueya on the back. "Besides, I'm not unarmed anymore. Although I may still be far behind you, I don't want to just worry about your back anymore."
Orihime stared blankly at Tatsuki, that handsome figure who always stood in front of her in her memory, and then turned to look at her.
"Tatsuki..." Orihime sniffed and suddenly threw herself into Tatsuki's arms. "Waaaaah! I'm so sorry! I made you worry!"
"Ouch~ Be gentle! My ribs still hurt!" Although Tatsuki cried out in pain, he gently patted Orihime's back. "Alright, alright, don't cry, you idiot..."
Watching this scene, Ichigo scratched his head helplessly, but a relaxed smile appeared on his lips.
"Really, these two guys."
"Now is not the time for sentimentality," Ishida interrupted the heartwarming scene inappropriately.
“Ah, I know.” Ichigo’s expression turned serious again as he looked at the sky, which was gradually turning white. “That brat said that if he doesn’t get to school soon, his friends will disappear.”
Renji sighed: "Should we target ordinary people?"
……
Early in the morning, Yu Zi arrived at school with dark circles under her eyes. As soon as she reached the school gate, she saw two figures sitting back to back.
That was Ichigo and Renji.
To be precise, it's Ichigo and Renji's artificial remains... no, Ichigo's body and Renji's artificial remains.
What's wrong with these people?
Is littering becoming a trend now?
Yu Zi muttered something to herself and was about to turn around and leave when she heard footsteps behind her.
"Aunt?"
"teacher?"
Yuko turned her head: "Oh, you guys aren't asleep either?"
Ichigo couldn't help but complain: "It's not about sleeping or not, Auntie, you last night..."
He suddenly saw the figure sitting at Yuko's feet, and his eyes widened instantly.
"Auntie? What did you do to my body?"
Didn't he hand it over to Urahara?
As Yuuko opened her mouth, Renji abruptly interrupted, "Ah! And my body too!"
Everyone turned to look at Yuko.
"Are you idiots?" Yu Zi's temple throbbed with a vein. "What would I do with your bodies? Use them to cure meat?"
Ishida frowned, his gaze shifting back and forth between Ichigo and the others and Ikuko.
"Ms. Yu Zi, where did you go last night?"
"Yeah, Auntie!" Ichigo snapped out of his daze and demanded, "We waited for you all night last night!"
He had promised to help keep watch, but then suddenly disappeared, making him extremely worried.
Long Gui finally realized what was happening, and a bead of cold sweat trickled down his forehead.
Could it be... this is still the special training the teacher mentioned?
Did she ruin the teacher's plans last night?
Yuko squinted and said, "I was busy last night too, damn it, I even used my Bankai."
"I'm exhausted."
"What?!" Everyone was surprised. They even used Bankai?