Infinite: Start as a ghost

"They called out our names in turn: 'Old Man,' 'Renji,' and 'Shuhei,' as if they recognized us and were quite familiar with our fighting style."

"Even when I used my Bankai, I was helpless against him. Judging from his spiritual pressure, he has reached the level of a captain."

"Furthermore, this person can also summon Hollow Masks."

"The Visoreds?" Upon hearing these two words, Yamamoto once again felt nostalgic for the Visoreds.

Yamamoto sighed: "I hope all the captains will cooperate and capture this scourge of the travelers as soon as possible."

"Yes," they all answered in unison.

On the other side, Kisuke Urahara's attire was completely renewed; he was wearing the captain's haori of the 12th Division again.

"I see. I understand the general situation now."

"However, we still need to confirm with Mayuri Kurotsuchi."

"Under the influence of this stuff, he must be out of his mind right now, right?"

"Haha, that's rare. He's in such a sorry state. I'm going to make a good laugh at him."

"Hmm... He should be locked up in jail by now, hahaha, I'd love to see him in such a sorry state."

Outside Rukongai...

Byakuya Kuchiki, along with Renji Abarai, found Ichigo Kurosaki.

"I've found you, traveler."

"Damn it, have they caught up?" Kurosaki Ichigo immediately tensed up, then relaxed a little when he saw that it was just the two of them.

Are there only the two of you?

"What do you mean? Are you looking down on us?" Abarai said angrily.

“That’s not what I meant,” Ichigo Kurosaki said. “You are all Rukia’s closest people, and I think you can help me.”

"What a joke!" Abarai roared, about to attack.

"Wait a minute." Byakuya Kuchiki stopped him. "You said Rukia is the person closest to us. What makes you say that?"

"Rukia is Hisana's younger sister, Byakuya!" Ichigo Kurosaki roared.

"Do you know my wife?" Byakuya asked.

“I don’t know her, but she’s Rukia’s older sister and your adopted sister. How could I not know about her?” Kurosaki Ichigo said excitedly.

"Don't spread rumors, you scourge!" Abarai roared again.

"Wait," Byakuya Kuchiki stopped Abarai once again. "What evidence do you have?"

“She’s a member of the 13th Division. You can find her name and information on the 13th Division’s roster.” Kurosaki Ichigo looked at Abarai with some disappointment: “Why, why can’t you remember me even now, and why are you still turning your blade against me?”

Kuchiki Byakuya pondered for a moment: "I'll let you go this time, but once I've verified everything, if you dare to lie to me, I won't let you off the hook."

“No, Byakuya,” Ichigo Kurosaki said. “Everything I said is true.”

"Memory may lie, but data and facts do not."

"Hizen... was born in the 78th district of South Rukongai... Inugami..."

After saying this, Kuchiki Byakuya gave him a deep look, then left Rukongai with Abarai and headed towards Amegakure.

The night passed, and the next morning arrived.

After resting for a whole night, Ichigo Kurosaki plans to head to Inuzuri to search for Rukia's whereabouts.

Although he was anxious, he knew that the fastest way to deal with the situation was to heal his injuries.

Ichigo Kurosaki hadn't fully recovered from his previous injuries, and he'd also sustained minor injuries in his battle with Komamura Sajin, so he hadn't been feeling well.

He fought while wounded and trained while wounded.

Therefore, it is essential to get a good night's rest.

It took Kurosaki Ichigo some time to reach a high mountain.

Rukia is right here.

"Rukia!" he shouted as he saw Rukia paying her respects to the two graves.

A gentle breeze stirred, ruffling their clothes and hair.

Ichigo Kurosaki's expression immediately relaxed: "Rukia, you're here."

Rukia turned her head, a look of confusion in her eyes: "Who...are you?"

Kurosaki Ichigo was taken aback: "What are you talking about, Rukia? It's me, Kurosaki Ichigo."

"Who are you, and why do you know my name?" Rukia asked.

"Hey, you really don't remember me?" Kurosaki Ichigo exclaimed. "It's me, Kurosaki Ichigo! Why have you forgotten me too?"

"Kurosaki Ichigo?" Rukia felt the name was somewhat familiar, and murmured to herself, "Kurosaki...Ichigo?"

Suddenly, she clutched her head with both hands: "Ahhh, my head!"

"What's wrong, Rukia?" Ichigo Kurosaki immediately ran towards her anxiously.

Chapter 149 Arrest

Rukia knelt on the ground in pain, and Ichigo Kurosaki rushed forward.

"Rukia..."

At that moment, an anxious shout came from the void.

This shout did not come from Ichigo Kurosaki.

Two small black holes suddenly appeared in the void, and two figures emerged from them.

"Rukia, how are you?"

The people who came were a man and a woman. The woman asked anxiously while quickly helping her up.

A weapon resembling a scythe appeared in the man's hand, and he swung it at Ichigo Kurosaki: "It's all your fault, Shinigami, it's all your fault."

"If you hadn't shown up, Rukia wouldn't be in so much pain. It's all your fault!"

"Hey, what are you trying to do? Why are you suddenly attacking me?" Kurosaki Ichigo didn't even draw his sword: "Stop it right now."

The woman clenched her fists, her face filled with hatred: "Yes, just like that, kill this Grim Reaper."

Suddenly, black mist rose from both of them. The man disappeared from Ichigo Kurosaki's sight and then reappeared behind him in an instant.

"What?" Kurosaki Ichigo was startled and quickly raised his sword to block. "This... this isn't Shunpo. Who are you people?"

The man didn't speak, but instead pressed the sickle down forcefully with a look of hatred on his face.

Then, the scythe's blade suddenly flashed, piercing straight through "Zangetsu" as if it had severed it. It was about to injure Ichigo Kurosaki.

Kurosaki Ichigo was shocked and quickly retreated.

He glanced at the Zanpakuto in his hand and asked in shock, "What was that feeling just now?"

While Ichigo Kurosaki was still in shock, the strange man and woman once again exuded dark energy and left with Rukia.

"Rukia!" Kurosaki Ichigo cried out anxiously, but there was nothing he could do.

He arrived at a dilapidated, uninhabited hut to rest, quietly pondering what to do next.

Before long, Seireitei's pursuers appeared around him.

“I won’t let you escape again, Ryoka,” Soi Fon said. “Just surrender.”

As he spoke, a large group of officers and soldiers surrounded him.

"Is it necessary to mobilize so many troops to deal with me?" Kurosaki Ichigo said calmly, "It's been a long time, Soi Fon."

Ikkaku slung his Zanpakuto over his shoulder: "What? How do you know Captain Soi Fon's name?"

“Of course I know, Captain Soi Fon, Ikkaku, Yumichika,” Ichigo Kurosaki said. “Even if you forget me, I will never forget you.”

"Huh?" Ikkaku Madarame's eyes gradually turned dangerous: "What are you talking about?"

Yumichika laughed and said, "Calm down, Ikkaku. These are just words that have affected our hearts due to the traveler's misfortune."

Soi Fon asked coldly, "Who exactly are you?"

“I am the substitute Shinigami of the present world…” Kurosaki Ichigo said.

"Substitute Shinigami?" Ikkaku Madarame couldn't stand it any longer and rushed towards Ichigo Kurosaki while shouting, "Then show me the evidence!"

His pseudo-dual-wielding style was renowned, with a scabbard in one hand and a real sword in the other, making him extremely difficult to deal with.

But Ichigo Kurosaki easily blocked it.

After forcing him back, Soi Fon attacked from behind, and even though Ichigo Kurosaki didn't use his Bankai, he managed to dodge it.

After several unsuccessful attacks, the three men once again separated and confronted each other.

"Captain Soi Fon, it seems Captain Komamura was right. He knows our attack methods very well," said Yumichika, who was watching the battle from the sidelines.

“That’s right.” Soi Fon became a little more serious: “It seems that without showing some real skill, there’s really no way to deal with this guy.”

As she spoke, her speed suddenly increased, becoming several times faster than before.

This speed far exceeded Ichigo Kurosaki's reaction speed, and he was kicked away, crashing heavily into the tree behind him.

"Binding Spell No. 63: Chain Binding..."

A chain bound Ichigo Kurosaki and the tree together, rendering him unable to move.

"I'll ask you one more time, who are you?" Soi Fon asked as she unsheathed her Zanpakuto: "Sting to kill all enemies, Suzumebachi..."

“If you don’t speak up now, you’ll never have the chance, and there’s no need for you to speak up.”

"I am Kurosaki Ichigo! It's me!" Kurosaki Ichigo cried out anxiously, tied to a tree.

"Looks like you're not being honest." Soi Fon's gaze darkened, and she charged towards him.

Just as she was about to succeed, an attack stopped her.

"Roar, Zabimaru!"

So it's Abarai.