Infinite World: Random Characters, Start with Red Archer

"Inoue is not needed, but Ishida Uryu is fine too."

The other party acted as if they were negotiating, treating us like a commodity.

"What's the meaning?!"

Having voiced his angry question, Ishida had no intention of remaining silent.

From the girl who appeared earlier to this one, both of them have some purpose in coming to them.

Moreover, it doesn't seem like they want to use them to counterbalance Ichigo.

Instead, they wanted to get to know them as individuals...

"Want Uryū Ishida?"

“He is weak at this stage, but if his potential is fully tapped, he is capable of eventually joining the Royal Bodyguard.”

Do you think I would give it to you?

The conversation left them completely bewildered.

Potential? A bodyguard group?

Ishida was completely confused after listening to them. What were these people talking about?

It seems that her own value is quite high, and she is no weaker than Inoue.

"Seriously...looks like we'll have to fight again."

"We can't just leave empty-handed."

Having uttered dangerous words, Inoue and the other two sensed the seriousness in the other's attitude.

What the two ceremonies said next terrified them.

"Is it really okay for you guys to stand around her like this?"

"If necessary, she won't hesitate to kill you and Inoue..."

"what?"

45. Hogyoku! (4K)

Sowing discord...

The participants' most unpretentious methods.

For those who get involved in the plot, one of the easiest ways to undermine mutual trust is through contact with other characters.

This kind of storytelling is especially effective when speaking to someone you've only just met.

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Sure enough, as soon as the two rites were finished, the three of them had different expressions, with Ishida and Chad being particularly wary.

"We are not Grim Reapers, nor Quincy, nor Fullbringers..."

"You can consider her and me as outsiders..."

"Our goal is simple: to find our target, eliminate them, and seize their power."

"Does that make sense now?"

"!"

After this brief explanation, Ishida, Chado, and Inoue understood the meaning behind it.

"Outsiders? Seize power..."

"So you were targeting me and Inoue all along?"

Reaching out to stop his teammate, Ishida looked at Youmu beside him and questioned her.

He couldn't confirm how much of the words spoken during the ritual were true, but there must have been some truthful parts among them.

What puzzled Ishida was that he had already lost his Quincy powers and was gradually becoming an ordinary person, so why was he still being targeted?

Inoue and Chad are one thing, but he's also being watched.

"You can think that way, I don't deny it."

"After all, besides Ichigo Kurosaki, you and Inoue are currently the easiest to get in touch with."

There was no intention to cover it up; Youmu wouldn't hide anything in this regard.

Although there is a chance to obtain it through contact, the former is far less convincing than the reason of "killing".

"!"

With his towering figure blocking his way, Chad couldn't quite describe his feelings.

One by one, his companions were being targeted, while he felt like an unwanted, unwanted person.

If this happened to someone with a bad temper, they might have become jealous or depressed.

But Chadu is different; he doesn't care about such "trivial matters."

The only plan now is to protect Inoue and Ishida from two enemies...

Even if it's not enough, we must give them time to escape.

However...

"It's not that I necessarily have to kill you."

"I don't really like innocent killing."

But Youmu's changing words and attitude left the world of Shiro and Huiyi bewildered.

"Hey, what does that mean? It's too late to pretend to be a good person now, isn't it?"

"By killing them, you can obtain their power with 100% certainty..."

"Are you saying you can... resist this temptation?"

Upon hearing Youmu's words, Ryougi turned and pointed the gun at her, shouting at her.

She assumed the other party was just putting on a show, but in reality, they might harm the two people next to them at any time.

With proper nurturing, even early-stage cards from Ishida Uryū can be developed to a very high potential.

After all, unlike the person involved, those familiar with the plot are well aware of what he has and lacks.

Not to mention Inoue, as long as he finds an individual with a powerful energy system to fuse with, his special abilities are enough to make many people feel fear.

According to rumors known about Ryougi Shiki, Inoue is one of the most frequently used character cards.

"!"

Ishida and the others looked toward Youmu, only to find that she was simply standing there, unmoved.

“Bang bang bang bang!!!”

The bullet had been fired, and the cartridge case, propelled from different angles by spiritual pressure, was aimed at the people present.

"Chaos!"

With just a flash of light, before Chad and the others could react, all the bullets were severed.

"Ding ding ding..."

The faint sound on the ground made them realize what had just happened.

I was protected by this girl with a strange soul...

"I don't want to say anything too harsh..."

"Do you want to continue the previous battle or get out?"

His cold gaze fixed ahead, freezing the atmosphere.

"Tsk..."

Leaving like this would make her seem unsure of herself.

Even if we persist in the fight, we cannot be absolutely certain that we will win.

After all, this youmu is a bit too eerie...

She initially suspected that the other party had incorporated some kind of "sword master" skills, otherwise he wouldn't have such a sharp edge.

But judging from their appearances, it's impossible to tell who the second person is.

"Then you can just wait and see."

"I will get my revenge when I have the chance."

Sensing the trembling spiritual pressure, Ryougi Shi curled his lip, then sheathed his gun and left.

Only after the other party left did Ishida and the others gradually come to their senses.

"Um... thank you."

"Inoue!"

Compared to Chad and Ishida, who remained wary, Inoue offered a very positive thank you.

"You don't have to talk to me like that. In an emergency, I might really chop you up."

Sheathing her sword, Youmu looked at her innocent expression and said coldly.

"Um..."

The threatening words did not frighten Inoue; instead, he remained calm and optimistic.

"You've just been through something like that, aren't you afraid of me at all, even though we're complete strangers?"

Youmu could roughly understand the other person's thoughts, and she knew she couldn't pretend to be a "bad person" anymore.

"I'm not scared at all...you're a good person."

The ensuing criticism left her feeling somewhat powerless.

Some individuals are very perceptive in their ability to read people's minds; even if someone speaks harshly, they will be able to discern the true intentions behind it.

“My name is Inoue Orihime... This is Ishida Uryu, and this is Chad Yasutora.”

"You are...?"

"Just call me Youmu."

"Miss Youmu! Will you continue to follow us? Then please take care of us."

That familiar, natural conversation hadn't happened in a long time.

Youmu remembers that the last time she saw someone from Fairy Tail was when they put their arms around each other on their first meeting.

"I'm truly impressed..."

Seeing Inoue's nonchalant attitude, Ishida sighed but didn't know what to say.

"Is this a good idea?"

“If she suddenly launches an attack, it will be difficult for me to protect Inoue.”

Chad didn't dare to be negligent and whispered to Ishida.

Judging from their actions just now, the opponent is no weaker than those captains.

He knew he was no match for an enemy of that caliber.

"This is the only way for now... otherwise we won't be able to resist."

"We don't know how sincere she is yet, but at least she can be our bodyguard."

Instead of being bothered by the other party's existence, it's better to think about it from the opposite perspective.

If Youyoumu is present, the safety might even be improved.

At least this one seems to be able to protect them from danger.

In a situation where combat power is lacking, the arrival of such a formidable henchman is very timely.

Although it's unreliable to place your hopes on others, it's the only option for now.

(I also need to find out more about her; she might have feelings for Kurosaki.)