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Ichigo's face showed a sympathetic expression.
Rukia still felt something was off and asked, "We know who he is, but why is he going to school?"
Chu Yang replied, "Because of Ichigo, they're after Ichigo."
"Ichigo?" Orihime, Rukia, and Chad all looked at Ichigo at the same time.
Ichigo pointed to his own nose and asked, "Because of me? Why?"
Chu Yang said, "You should know very well that Hirako Shinji has the ability to become ethereal, just as I said."
Ichigo's body stiffened instantly as he remembered another version of himself hidden deep within the power of the Shinigami.
"Hollowfication?" Rukia looked at Ichigo, seemingly realizing something, and exclaimed in shock, "The power you suddenly displayed last time was Hollowfication?"
Ichigo's lips were terribly dry, and his throat was starting to itch. Hollowfication didn't sound like a good thing.
"It was Ichigo's Hollowfication ability that attracted him here," Orihime said worriedly. "His motives aren't simple; what exactly does he want to do..."
Chu Yang said, "The Hollowfication of a Shinigami is not an easy thing. In Hirako Shinji's view, Ichigo has very strong talent, so it is normal for him to want to recruit Ichigo into his organization."
Rukia exclaimed, "He has an organization?!"
Chu Yang laughed and said, "There are quite a few Grim Reapers who went through the experiments with Hirako Shinji and escaped to the mortal world. It's not surprising that they formed an organization."
Perhaps overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information, everyone sat in their chairs, lost in thought, untouched by the table laden with delicious food.
Chado remarked with a sigh, "I have a feeling something big is about to happen..."
at this time.
A gust of wind blew in from outside the window, causing the curtains to flutter in rows.
A rustling sound rang out.
The man named Hirako Shinji swooped down and landed, appearing before everyone as if by magic.
"Big guy, your hunch was right, something big is definitely happening."
Hirako Shinji's face was gloomy.
"You were actually following us!"
Ichigo stood up, glaring at Shinji Hirako with an unfriendly expression, and rolled up his sleeves, ready to make a move.
However, Hirako Shinji, who clearly regarded him as his target, did not look at him, but kept staring at Chu Yang.
"Young Shinigami, you know a lot." Shinji Hirako's eyes were full of curiosity. "I heard you haven't been a Shinigami for long. Where did you get this information from?"
Chu Yang stood up, his brows furrowed slightly, and said with displeasure, "Remember to knock before entering someone else's house."
Hirako Shinji grinned. "That's going to be troublesome. I just don't like knocking."
No sooner had he finished speaking than his head was slammed hard onto the ground by a tremendous force.
"I like your temper, just be quiet when you get hit."
Hirako Shinji was trampled under Chu Yang's feet, motionless like a dead man.
His head was smashed so hard that it created a large crater.
Fresh blood quickly seeped out and spread around, like a scarlet rose.
Orihime suddenly saw a bloody scene, covered her mouth and took a few steps back.
Everyone else stared at Chu Yang in shock. They hadn't even seen his movements clearly before he had already trampled the person under his feet.
With someone sharing their experience, Ichigo finally understood how he had fainted and died.
He subconsciously touched his face, feeling relieved that he wasn't disfigured.
"I underestimated you. Your strength is truly genuine." Hirako Shinji's deep voice came from beneath his feet.
Chu Yang moved his foot away.
He slowly stood up, supporting himself on the floor, blood streaming down his forehead like a curtain.
Hirako Shinji calmly took out a handkerchief and wiped away the bloodstains, then meticulously put it away. "I'm afraid this isn't very kind of you to your senior?"
Chu Yang smiled and said, "Next time you come in through the door, I might treat you to a meal."
"Understood." Hirako Shinji nodded, as if accepting Chu Yang's suggestion, and then asked, "Shall we sit down and talk?"
Chu Yang gestured for him to sit down, and then slowly sat down. Hirako Shinji naturally sat down opposite him.
The scene seemed very strange to Ichigo and the others. Just a second ago, this man was being trampled under Chu Yang's feet, but now he was talking around the dining table like a friend.
Isn't he angry?
Ichigo looked at Shinji Hirako with eyes full of incomprehension.
“Since you know so many secrets, you should also know what Aizen is doing,” Hirako Shinji said bluntly. “The sharp decline in the number of Hollows is inextricably linked to him.”
“I have a feeling that Aizen will soon appear in the human world; there is something he needs here.”
Chu Yang continued, "You want to take revenge on Aizen, so you need Ichigo's power."
Hirako Shinji remained noncommittal, but said firmly, "He also needs us to teach him to master Hollowfication. Otherwise, he will be corrupted by the power of Hollows, and I don't need to say more about what will happen to him."
Ichigo looked panicked, his heart pounding. He had already experienced the feeling of Hollowfication going berserk, and the lingering fear after he regained his senses lingered in his heart.
Chu Yang said calmly, "He is the Grim Reaper."
Hirako Shinji laughed and said, "I used to be a Grim Reaper too."
Chu Yang said, "He will only be the Grim Reaper."
Shinji Hirako's smile vanished.
"That means there's nothing to talk about."
"Couldn't the senior be more generous and teach him without expecting anything in return?"
"Do I look kind?"
"At least he's much kinder than I appear."
"..."
Looking at the impenetrable Grim Reaper before him, Hirako Shinji felt as if he had punched cotton.
He wasn't entirely confident about using force; the kid's move just now had really startled him. There weren't many Grim Reapers whose movements were so fast that he couldn't react at all.
"I'll make a deal with you, senior. Next time you run into Aizen, I'll let you stab him twice."
Hirako Shinji paused for a moment upon hearing this, something seemed off about it.
"Two cuts aren't enough! I'm going to kill that bastard!"
Hirako Mako sneered.
"That won't do. Aizen must die by my hand. Even if Captain-Commander Yamamoto comes, I won't let him."
Chu Yang shook his head and refused. He was determined to get the Hogyoku from Aizen and would not give it to anyone.
Shinji Hirako raised an eyebrow and said with a strange expression, "Are you overestimating yourself or underestimating Aizen? Confidence is a good thing, but being overconfident can be your downfall."
Chu Yang chuckled and said, "Then I won't trouble you with that, senior. Just tell me whether this deal is valid or not?"
Hirako Shinji isn't a child; he wouldn't be easily fooled. He clicked his tongue and said, "I have to check the goods first."
Inspection?
Chu Yang suddenly laughed, a very happy laugh.
"as you wish."
……
The two found a secluded spot in the suburbs to "inspect the goods".
Ichigo and the others watched the battle from the sidelines.
"A battle between the former and current captains of the Fifth Division is rare even in Soul Society..."
Rukia had a serious expression, but when she turned her head, she saw Ichigo staring excitedly at the two of them.
"Why are you making that face?" Rukia said speechlessly, "It's not funny at all."
“I know,” Ichigo explained. “I just wanted to see how Yang beats people up, since I was unconscious last time and didn’t feel much of it.”
"And I'm also very curious about what that guy meant by controlling the ethereal."
Orihime smiled and said, "Shouldn't the latter be more important?"
Ichigo took a deep breath. He had been feeling the Hollowfication's effects on him more and more lately. Whenever he used the power of the Shinigami, the shadow of that Hollow would always appear deep in his consciousness.
Every word it utters pierces Ichigo's heart.
Although he doesn't say it, Ichigo desperately needs a way to control his Hollowfication, otherwise one day he will lose control of this power.
Those around them will also be harmed as a result.
This is something Ichigo absolutely cannot allow to happen.
"It's about to begin."
Chadu's deep voice reminded everyone that he had keenly sensed the killing intent.