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As Ichigo Kurosaki spoke, he clenched his fist. This time... it was because Ryougi and Miyabi were there, but what about next time? And the time after that...? He couldn't rely on others to save him this time; he... he had to protect his comrades himself!

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Chapter 1096 Further Exploration

"It seems Uruchiora's power is quite impressive."

As Ryougi and Mi carried the somewhat anemic Ryougi Shiki on their backs, they said, "Even though your spiritual pressure was restricted, it's still impressive that you were able to fight to that extent... Speaking of which, Shiki, how many times have you been anemic?"

"There's nothing I can do. Your technique can only heal injuries; once the blood has flowed out, it's gone."

"That's why I should have used the Battle Soul Blade's ability from the beginning. Your injuries would have been completely healed before your blood even flowed out..."

"Whatever... Hey, how strong is Grimmjow?"

"I don't know." Ryougi Kazuya thought for a moment: "The current comparison of strength feels a bit chaotic, but it's definitely not as strong as Ulquiorra. But it doesn't matter who you want to fight. If Aizen gets the Hogyoku, my plan will be half successful. Things should be easy from now on."

"Then forget it." Ryougi Shiki smiled and said, "I just plan to have a good fight before I leave. It doesn't matter who it is. I can also rest for a while after I go back."

"Then take a good rest." Ryougi Kazumi nodded.

"Hey, Kazumi."

"what happened?"

"Is your Zanpakuto's ability truly healing?"

"Ah, that's right."

“…No way.” Ryougi Shiki paused before saying, “I’m sorry.”

"Huh? What are you apologizing for?"

"You're so long-winded." Ryougi Shiki tapped Ryougi Kazuya on the head and said, "Anyway... I won't get hurt again after this."

“Is that so…” Ryougi Kazuya smiled. “That’s good.”

"Does it hurt?"

"No, I don't feel anything."

......

Inside the Palace of Emptiness.

"Welcome back, Ulquiorra, Yammy." Aizen said to the two who had returned, "Now, tell us the results in front of our twenty comrades."

“Let me see, Ulquiorra, everything you have seen and perceived in the mortal world.”

"Yes."

Ulquiorra then gouged out one of his own eyes and crushed it in front of everyone, saying, "Please watch."

Thus, Ulquiorra's entire experience in the mortal world was revealed to everyone.

"I see. I didn't expect you to survive encountering the captain of the 11th Division." Aizen said with a smile, his eyes closed. "Perhaps this is also thanks to the restrictions imposed on Shinigami by the Soul Society."

“Yes,” Ulquiorra said, “The Ryougi Shiki that has been unsealed is comparable to my strength after I am released, and she also has superb swordsmanship.”

“That’s right. If we’re talking about swordsmanship alone, Ryougi Shiki, the captain of the 11th Division, is undoubtedly number one. Anyone whose spiritual pressure is comparable to hers, without any special abilities, is almost certain to be defeated. Without a doubt, she is our biggest obstacle.”

Aizen said with a smile.

However, the only thing that puzzled him was... Ryougi and Mi—

How exactly did his injuries heal?

After being hit head-on by Ulquiorra's Cero, his injuries healed quickly, and even his clothes were restored...

Is this the hidden ability of his Zanpakuto?

Or is it something else?

He sensed it a century ago: Ryougi and Mihe Ryougi Shiki had been hiding something unknown, which might be the source of their power.

However, a century has passed, and the two have grown to a point where they can no longer be ignored.

"Ha, but judging from the battle, you should have been able to kill her before she lifted her limit, right? You were careless, Ulquiorra!"

“Grimjow…”

Ulquiorra looked at the Sixtieth Espada standing to the side and said, "Are you ignoring that lieutenant's abilities? He could have instantly healed the Eleventh Division Captain's injuries, and... she never used her Shikai or Bankai from beginning to end."

Although there are reasons for this.

but...

What Uruchiora didn't mention was the strange feeling he sensed during the battle...

Even if I used all my strength from the beginning, I might not be able to kill the captain of the 11th Division. The swordsmanship she wielded... could it really be used by a Shinigami?

Moreover, what was the light that appeared in her pupils when she shattered her own light blade...?

There are too many strange things about it.

“By the way, wasn’t the initial mission to kill that Grim Reaper’s agent?” Grimjow frowned and said, “How come the outcome has completely deviated? All we know about him is a tiny bit about his fight with Yammy.”

“Because of the presence of the Eleventh Division Captain,” Ulquiorra said without hesitation, “to make a reliable judgment in her presence, if we include the Shikai and Bankai that have not yet been used, it is estimated that at least three Espada would be needed to face her.”

“What? You said...three people?” Grimmjow frowned. “There are only ten of us.”

“No, Ulquiorra, you’ve miscalculated.” Aizen Sousuke said with a smile, “Even three of them might not be able to do it, unless… the top three Espada.”

Aizen glanced at the Espada in the room: Koyatai Stark (1st Espada), Barragan Ruizenbon (2nd Espada), and Tia Harribel (3rd Espada).

"Of course, this was done with the intention of killing her; after all, even Bankai isn't her full power..."

"That's ridiculous," Stark sighed, stroking his chin. "Why would someone that powerful be an enemy..."

“Of course, it’s much easier to hold her off. Here’s what we’ll do.” Aizen Sousuke looked at the Espada in the room and said, “Uruchiora, Nnoitra, Grimmjow… you three take your subordinates and go again. You’re allowed to unleash your swords. This time, you must accurately assess the current strength of the Substitute Shinigami, Kurosaki Ichigo.”

"I see."

Uruciola nodded and said.

......

"Captain Hitsugaya, you're here too." Ryougi Kazuya waved and said with a smile, "How's the situation?"

“Thank goodness…” Toshiro Hitsugaya sighed and said, “Soul Society has taken the threat of those Arrancars seriously… especially… the Espada. Even Captain Ryougi, whose restrictions have been lifted, couldn’t kill that Espada… that should be enough to illustrate the extent of the Arrancar’s threat.”

Chapter 1097 Yin and Yang

"This time, the enemy is one that even captains need to release their restrictions to fight," Hitsugaya Toshiro said. "Therefore, we gave orders when we came that we could release our restrictions at any time during the battle. As long as we contacted Soul Society beforehand, we could pass through quickly."

“That would certainly be more convenient.” Ryougi Kazumi nodded. “At least this kind of thing wouldn’t happen again.”

"By the way, where's your captain?"

“Sleep in there.” Ryougi Kazumi pointed to the room and said, “Although I have healed her injuries, the blood she lost will not return. It will take several days for her to fully recover. To be on the safe side, it would be best to avoid any battles for the next week.”

“I see. So, in other words, we are the only fighting force in the world right now…” Toshiro Hitsugaya sighed. “By the way, we’ve roughly determined when Aizen’s Hogyoku will awaken. It will be fully awakened in four months.”

"Ah, I understand." Ryougi Kazumi nodded. "Now, all we have to do is wait for that day to come, right?"

“Well then, that’s all for now. I’ll be taking my leave.” Hitsugaya Toshiro stood up and said, “Please give my regards to Captain Ryougi.”

"Ok."

After leaving the Ryougi family, Toshiro Hitsugaya sighed, "Even Captain Ryougi gets seriously injured facing someone of Espada caliber... Ha..."

She shook her head slightly, trying not to think about it anymore. She realized that she was still too immature.

There's one more step to complete Bankai.

I must fully master my Bankai in these final moments.

Otherwise, I won't be able to save anything.

After seeing Hitsugaya off, Ryougi Kazuya returned to his room.

As the door opened, Ryougi Shiki turned her head.

"How is your recovery going?" Ryougi Kazuya asked, sitting beside Ryougi Shiki lying on the bed.

"Ah, it's fully recovered."

"How could that be?" Ryougi Kazumi smiled. "You lost so much blood... of course you need to rest and recuperate. By the way, is there anything you'd like to eat tonight?"

“Anything is fine.” Ryougi Shiki sat up and said, “Lying down here makes me feel like mushrooms are going to grow all over my body.”

"Alright, alright, let's treat it as a reunion—"

Buzz————

Before the words were even finished, a sudden, intense, and powerful spiritual pressure emanated from outside, causing Ryougi Kazumi to pause slightly.

“No way…” Ryougi Kazuya was stunned for a moment: “Ulquiorra had already failed once before, and almost lost himself here… Grimjow still dares to come? Does he have that much guts?”

Does he really not know how to write the word 'death'?

No, that's not right. Think about it carefully. Although I don't know which one Grimmjow is, the two I encountered before...

Ulquiorra and Yammy's spiritual pressure are both present!

"and many more--"

Seeing Ryougi Shiki pick up her Zanpakuto and prepare to rush out, Ryougi Kazuya quickly grabbed her hand to stop her, saying, "Your body hasn't fully recovered yet."

"That's enough for this kind of battle."

“No, Shiki, you should rest this time.” Ryougi Kazuya shook his head and said, “Leave the battle over there to me.”

Looking at Ryougi Kazumi's face, Ryougi Shiki, who was holding the sword, paused slightly, then sighed and said, "Alright, I understand. Then I'll leave it to you."