Chapter 155: Indestructible Things?

"I created something that shouldn't exist in this world."

This is what Kisuke Urahara said when he met Natsuki and Yoruichi privately.

Needless to say, the relationship between Yoruichi and Urahara Kisuke is very clear. Natsuki even gave Urahara Kisuke a lot of advice. It can be said that if it were not for Natsuki's advice back then, the Soul Society would not have become what it is today, thriving as it is today.

Therefore, Urahara Kisuke did not hide anything in front of Natsuki and Yoruichi.

"What have you created?" Yoruichi asked Urahara Kisuke.

Before joining the 12th Division, Urahara Kisuke created a lot of strange and weird things. After actually joining the 12th Division, Urahara Kisuke created even more things. Basically, every once in a while, Urahara Kisuke created something new.

But this was the first time that Kisuke Urahara had said such words.

Urahara Kisuke didn't say much, but just took out a small object from his body.

The ghost barrier is sealed on it. Through the translucent barrier, you can see a blue-black gemstone sealed in it. On the gemstone, light flickers. If it were just like that, it would be nothing. But if you look closely for a while, you will find that the flickering light is very similar to the beating of a human heart.

"What is this thing..." Ye Yi's eyes froze.

Xia Mu, who was standing by, also had a strange look in his eyes.

He is familiar with this thing.

Unexpectedly, Urahara Kisuke still managed to come up with this thing.

Yes, when it comes to the level of Urahara Kisuke and Aizen, at the end of their research, they will definitely return to the issue of breaking the boundaries. It is not surprising that in order to break the boundaries, they created the Hogyoku.

However, when Urahara Kisuke told him the reason for making this thing, Natsuki was a little surprised again.

"A long time ago, I had an idea, that is, whether it is possible to create a permanent source of spiritual power as the energy supply for the Kidō Cannon and the Spirit Wave Tower. If such a thing can be created, then there is no need for the Shinigami to artificially supply spiritual power. Even the weakest Shinigami, holding such a weapon, can perform powerful Kidō."

"Things like the Spirit Sword can be used, but in essence, they are also extracting the original power of the God of Death."

"...Can I use the power of the Hollow?"

It was also in front of Natsuki and Yoruichi that Urahara Kisuke expressed some crazy ideas.

Researching Hollows is something that is forbidden in Soul Society.

But Urahara Kisuke did see possibilities in it.

"Back then, the Kasumi Road family's Tapir Blade used the power of the Hollow as its core. It devoured the spiritual power of the god of death, thereby bursting out with powerful force. The Hollow has the ability to devour the spiritual particles around it. If I can figure out the secret of devouring spiritual particles and develop a special spiritual particle absorber, perhaps I can solve the problem that has been bothering me."

"I continued to study the power of the Hollow, and as a result, I created this thing."

Urahara Kisuke changed the topic back to the item in his hand.

"It is a creature created with the power of multiple voids. When I created it, in order to prevent it from becoming a living void, I wiped out all the souls in it, leaving only pure power."

"When it was first born, it was just as I expected. It had the ability to absorb the surrounding spirit particles and gather them inside. But gradually, it lost control..."

Urahara Kisuke's eyes were fixed.

"In the process of absorbing spirit particles, it gradually developed its own consciousness. Although this consciousness is still in a confused state, I can't imagine what kind of terrifying monster it will become if it continues to evolve. It will definitely surpass the current top-level Great Hollow."

"After all, it is something created by the power of the void."

"I tried to destroy it, but found that it was impossible to destroy it!"

At this point, there was a hint of frustration in Urahara Kisuke's words.

"Even you can't destroy it?"

Yoruichi was shocked.

She knew what Urahara Kisuke was capable of.

Since he said this, he must have tried various methods.

And now it is obvious that it has failed.

Urahara Kisuke nodded.

"What's the name of this thing?" Natsuki's voice sounded from the side, asking Urahara Kisuke.

Urahara Kisuke pondered for a while and said its name, "I will name it Hougyoku!"

"Sure enough." Xia Mu sighed in his heart when he heard the name.

"Can I take a look at this thing?"

Natsuki asked Urahara Kisuke.

Urahara Kisuke naturally did not hesitate.

He handed the broken jade in his hand to Xia Mu.

Xia Mu then turned to Urahara Kisuke and said, "Can you remove the barrier on it?"

Although he used violent means, he was able to break the barrier.

But there is no need for that. The barriers above were all set up by Urahara Kisuke. We can just go find the person involved directly.

Urahara Kisuke was stunned for a moment, but finally he untied the barrier. After a while, there would be no problem.

It was only after he discovered that this thing instinctively devoured the spirit particles around it and developed self-awareness that he feared it would continue to evolve and become uncontrollable that he set up a barrier to isolate the spirit particles and prevent it from continuing to evolve.

If Xia Mu could find a way to destroy this thing and break the barrier, it wouldn't be a big deal.

As the barrier is lifted.

The full view of the Hogyoku appeared in front of Natsuki and Yoruichi. "What a beautiful thing." Although she knew some things about the Hogyoku from Urahara Kisuke, Yoruichi couldn't help but praise it after seeing the gem that glowed with blue-black light.

Xia Mu held the broken jade and sensed it carefully.

In his spiritual perception, as the barrier dissipated, the spirit particles around him were immediately absorbed by the Collapsing Jade.

The next moment, he did something that surprised Urahara Kisuke and Yoruichi.

He held the Hogyoku in one hand, and with the other, he drew out his Zanpakutō and released it.

A faint red mist emerged.

"Natsuki, do you want to destroy it with your Zanpakutō?"

While in the red mist, Ye Yi asked Xia Mu.

Urahara Kisuke also looked at Natsuki with some anticipation.

Xia Mu didn't say anything.

After releasing his Zanpakutō, his abilities became very similar to those of a Quincy, and his ability to manipulate and perceive spirit particles was further enhanced, which allowed him to have a more intuitive perception of the power of the Hogyoku.

In Xia Mu's perception, the broken jade in his hand was not a beautiful jade at all.

It was clearly an extremely huge black hole, which was rotating slowly. All the spirit particles around it were plundered and poured into it.

And in its central area, there is a singularity. It is like a heart, emitting blue-black light from time to time. A somewhat confused consciousness is hidden in it. It exudes an instinctive greed for the surrounding world, eager to devour everything around it.

"Swastika!"

The next moment, in front of Urahara Kisuke and Yoruichi, Natsuki activated his Bankai without any intention of concealing himself.

Urahara Kisuke and Yoruichi were suddenly startled.

As for Yoruichi, this was not the first time she had seen Natsuki's Bankai.

And Urahara Kisuke couldn't help but feel some emotion.

Although he knew that Natsuki had mastered Bankai during his acquaintance with him, this was the first time that Natsuki had used Bankai in front of him.

Different from many Shinigami who like to use Bankai at every turn.

Urahara Kisuke has always believed that Bankai is the last trump card of the God of Death, so it should be a secret and must be kept.

He has never used Bankai in front of others.

Of course, it is also because he rarely takes the initiative to fight.

Natsumu dared to use Bankai in front of him, which showed his trust in him. He could not let Natsumu down.

Therefore, we must work hard to complete some of the things that Xia Mu has assigned us.

For example, finding the whereabouts of the Quincy.

After Bankai, the red mist disappeared.

The knife in Xia Mu's hand also turned white.

It seems that the momentum of Natsuki's Bankai is not even as great as that of Shikai. After all, when he performed Shikai, there was red mist everywhere and the sword had undergone great changes. But it is not the case now. If Natsuki had not said the word Bankai, it would be hard to believe that this appearance was Bankai.

Well, it’s a good thing that Byakuya Kuchiki hasn’t grown up yet, otherwise he would be the first person who couldn’t believe it.

There is such a small Bankai in this world? It is impossible.

Yoruichi thought of the battle at Xuyaku Palace.

In that battle, it was with the help of Natsuki's immature Bankai that the situation was reversed.

She still remembers the power of Natsuki's Bankai vividly.

The battle ended with just a few strikes.

But afterwards, Natsuki fell into extreme weakness, which shows that the consumption of Bankai on Natsuki was extremely terrifying.

I just wonder if after so many years, Natsuki's Bankai has been completely perfected and made progress?
Just as Ye Yi was thinking.

Xia Mu moved suddenly.

This brought Yoruichi back to his senses.

She and Urahara Kisuke watched Natsuki's actions with burning eyes.

Natsuki swung the white sword, and the invisible force spread like ripples. Although the force could not be seen, both Yoruichi and Urahara Kisuke felt a trembling force originating from their souls.

"Xia Mu's sword is related to the soul?"

Urahara Kisuke started to speculate.

Although it is true that Natsuki used Bankai, after all, he has never fought with Natsuki, and Natsuki did not introduce himself, so as to the specific capabilities of his Bankai, Urahara Kisuke can only guess at present.

The next moment, this invisible force was reflected on the collapsed jade.

The power from Natsuki's Zanpakutō's Bankai and the power of the Hogyoku itself came into contact with each other. As the two strange forces collided, the great power that shook the soul became stronger and stronger.

Yoruichi and Urahara Kisuke were under tremendous pressure, and in the end, they couldn't help but use instant step to create distance between them.

Only by staying away from the center of the collision did they feel better. Even so, they did not dare to move their gazes away at all and still stared at the broken jade.

Then, all that was seen was that the Hogyoku, which Urahara Kisuke called indestructible, began to have...cracks on it.

(End of this chapter)