Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

Rukia and the others were stunned and filled with doubt.

Has something happened?

Why did Aozaki Mayuki leave in such a hurry?

Filled with questions, they decided to stop for the time being and run to their sisters.

Chapter 440 Masaki's Crisis

When Aozaki Mayuki arrived at the Quincy headquarters in Karakura Town, the scene before him surprised him.

A girl was lying quietly on the ground, her orange hair scattered like flowers.

She was covered by a blue spiritual barrier and was breathing heavily in pain.

Kneeling to the side were the Ishida father and son, who were busy doing something to the girl.

Bambietta and Gatis stood quietly behind the two, their faces also showing anxiety.

Aozaki Mayuki quickly walked to Bambieta's side and asked with concern:

"What exactly happened?"

Upon seeing Aozaki Mayuki's arrival, Bambietta's breathing became rapid, as if she were impatient.

"Owner……"

Just then, Ishida Sogen heard the commotion and turned around.

When he saw Aozaki Mayuki, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

In his view, this Grim Reaper seemed to possess omnipotent power.

After all, being able to block the effects of holiness—isn't that omnipotent?

You have to understand that the Ishida family has been researching for hundreds of years and still hasn't figured out a way to solve the problem of the Holy Separation, but Aozaki Mayuki has done it.

If it were him, Masaki might...

"Lord Aozaki, please come quickly! Masaki is dying!"

Upon hearing this, Aozaki Mayuki quickly stepped forward.

He saw Kurosaki Masaki lying on the ground, her face as pale as paper, her eyes closed, and her breathing rapid; she looked to be in great pain.

How could Masaki, with her abilities, have become like this?

Could it be that the Invisible Empire has emerged?

Even if the Unseen Empire were to appear, with the strength of Bambiette and Gatis, plus Masaki's own abilities, they shouldn't be in any life-threatening danger.

Unless Yhwach personally intervenes!

Moreover, there were no visible injuries on her body, so she didn't look like she had been attacked.

Could it be a serious, incurable disease?

That's not right either. I personally check her body every month to make sure she's healthy.

Logically speaking, if it were a life-threatening serious illness, there should have been some warning signs.

So what exactly is the reason?

While pondering various possibilities, Aozaki Mayuki knelt down next to Kurosaki Masaki.

He reached out a hand and placed it on Kurosaki Masaki's head, releasing his spiritual pressure to sense her.

Soon, Aozaki Mayuki raised her eyebrows.

"Hollow? How can she have the power of a Hollow within her?"

It's understandable that Bambietta and Gatis possess the power of the Void.

After all, the Hogyoku itself contains the power of Hollows.

Their lives evolved after fusing with the Hogyoku, and they were no longer normal Quincy.

However, for a normal pure-blooded Quincy like Masaki Kurosaki, the power of Hollows within her body was nothing short of poison.

Ishida Sogen sighed, a look of frustration on his face, and slowly said:

"Lord Masaki, Masaki was attacked by a Hollow."

He paused, then explained:

"Since we sensed that the Hollow's spiritual pressure was only at the Adjuchas level, we didn't pay much attention to it at first."

"But who would have thought that the Hollow would possess a special ability to merge its own spiritual particles into Masaki's body!"

His tone was full of helplessness and anxiety.

“We tried to separate it using spiritual affiliation, but all attempts failed.”

Ishida Sogen continued,

"We had no other choice but to come to you, hoping you could save her."

“I’ve watched Masaki grow up. If you can save her, I’m willing…”

Before he could finish speaking, Aozaki Mayuki waved her hand, interrupting him:

"I would save her even without you telling me, and besides, you don't have anything I want on you."

Then, Aozaki Mayuki gently supported Kurosaki Masaki's shoulders and helped her sit up.

Then, Aozaki Mayuki reached out a hand and gently pressed it on Kurosaki Masaki's head.

Although the others didn't know what Aozaki Mayuki was doing, the confident look on his face gave them hope that Masaki would be alright.

Seeing this, Bambietta and Gatis immediately took two steps closer and stood quietly to the side, intently guarding their master in case any unexpected situation occurred.

Ryūgen Ishida felt a little worried.

Aozaki Mayuki is powerful, but the fusion of Masaki and Hollow is a problem at the spiritual particle level.

Even the Quincy who are most skilled at manipulating spirit particles are helpless. Can Aozaki Mayuki, a Shinigami, really save Masaki?

"Don't worry, Ryugen. Since Lord Shingetsu was able to resolve the crisis of Saint Seib, he will definitely be able to save Masaki as well."

Ishida Sōgen looked at Ishida Ryūgen and gently comforted him.

Upon hearing this, Ishida Ryugen, though still conflicted, nodded subconsciously and joined the other three in protecting Aozaki Mazuki.

Aozaki Mayuki closed her eyes and slowly channeled her spiritual power into Kurosaki Masaki's body.

Before long, he sensed an unusual power within Masaki's body.

After careful observation, he discovered that this power was actually composed of the soul of a young girl and a cluster of incompatible spiritual particles.

The girl's soul and the wisp of spirit attached to the unknown soul were locked in a tense standoff, the atmosphere reaching a fever pitch.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out:

"You managed to hold out for so long, Masaki is pretty good!"

Upon hearing this exclamation, both souls simultaneously cast wary glances at Aozaki Mayuki.

"Brother Zhenyue".

Upon seeing who it was, the exhausted-looking Masaki Kurosaki immediately shouted excitedly.

The next second, under Aozaki Mayuki's gaze, a Hollow Mask larger than his entire body appeared out of thin air in this soul space.

"Food...food...food."

From the void within the illusory mask came low, muffled murmurs.

"Hmm, is he a irrational guy?"

Aozaki Mayuki grinned, watching the guy making the strange noise continue forward.

As it drew closer, the creature gradually revealed its form, its two enormous mouths opening and closing repeatedly, emitting strange noises.

From its appearance, it looks like an ugly giant octopus, with red tentacles waving and its body covered with dense red eye sockets, but you can't see the eyes.

A strange sense of familiarity welled up in Aozaki Mayuki's heart, as if she had seen this monster somewhere before.

Metastasia?

Or is it a new experiment in indigo dyeing?

I haven't heard that he's still conducting virtual modification experiments.

However, although this design lacks the big eyes, it does resemble one of the Espada from the original story.

Aozaki Mayuki could no longer recall the name of that Espada.

The name Aronnilo Erurueri is so long and doesn't appear often, making it difficult for people with poor memories to remember, especially since he's not a very popular character.

Aozaki Mayuki didn't remember things well in her previous life, so it's really too difficult for her to recall them now that more than a hundred years have passed.

But he vaguely remembered the guy's abilities.

It is a skill that devours dead Hollows and takes their abilities and spiritual pressure for itself.

Judging from the number of those eyes, could it be that this time it merged with the entire Metastassi army that invaded the Tsunayo family, and that's why it turned into this monstrous appearance?

Aozaki Mayuki didn't know if her guess was right or wrong, but she was too lazy to verify it.

He wasn't a mad scientist like Mayuri Kurotsuchi; he didn't have that kind of intense thirst for knowledge.

Chapter 441 If it's silver...

If that's all there is to it, Aozaki Mayuki isn't worried.

He had witnessed the entire Metastassi Legion slaughter the Tsunayo family, and he knew their strength very well.

Currently, there is only one fusion entity that is suspected to be a remnant of Metastasia's spiritual particles.

Although Aizen's specially modified Metastasia is much stronger than in the original story, it is still just an Adjuchas and not difficult to deal with.

When faced with trouble, his first thought is to get rid of it.

As for Metastacia's ability to fuse spirit particles, Aozaki Mayuki felt that he should be considered a master in terms of spirit particle manipulation.