Chapter 183: Invasion of Soul Society

Kuchiki Byakuya immediately panicked.

Because of Hime, he cares a lot about Rukia.

He even promised Hime that he would protect Rukia well.

This time when Rukia went to the human world to garrison, he originally wanted to stop it, but in the end, he let it happen.

Although the garrison mission in the present world requires fighting against the void, the degree of danger is not as high as imagined.

As for the time, it was only a month and it passed quickly.

But I didn't expect that Rukia would get into trouble in the real world.

Without saying a word, Byakuya Kuchiki immediately called his vice-captain Renji and decided to go to the human world to bring Rukia back.

Although it is true that Rukia is the god of death of the 13th Division, she is more of a member of the Kuchiki family.

As the captain of the noble team, Byakuya Kuchiki was responsible for handling matters related to the nobles, and no one could criticize him for going to the human world to bring Rukia back.

"Tell me, what happened to Rukia Kuchiki that caused her spiritual pressure to become so weak?"

Natsuki asked Urahara Kisuke a question.

Urahara Kisuke did not answer directly, but thought of what Natsuki had said about his Zanpakuto, "What did you predict?"

Xia Mu was stunned, then shook his head, "Nothing."

He just asked Urahara Kisuke casually.

Unexpectedly, Urahara Kisuke did not follow the lead, but instead changed the topic. Of course, he could not continue to talk with Urahara Kisuke on the topic of "prediction". This ability was itself a half-truth made up in the beginning.

The more you talk, the more likely you are to be exposed.

Therefore, it is better to maintain the necessary sense of mystery and not make predictions casually.

But deep down, he still thought of a lot.

Rukia is stationed in the present world.

The spiritual pressure became extremely weak.

What other reason could it be?
Give the power of the god of death to Ichigo Kurosaki.

Ever since he saved the life of Ichigo Kurosaki's mother, Masaki Kurosaki, Natsuki no longer paid much attention to Ichigo Kurosaki's growth in the real world or interfered with the trajectory of Ichigo Kurosaki's fate, because he really wanted to know whether Ichigo Kurosaki's fate would return to its original course under the push of that mysterious will.

You know, in Ichigo Kurosaki's current growth path, there is a crucial existence missing in the world.

Urahara Kisuke!

Without the help of Urahara Kisuke, would the things in the original work still happen?

Now, Rukia Kuchiki gave the power of the god of death to Ichigo Kurosaki, which did not surprise Natsuki.

Without excessive interference and without creating more butterfly effects, some things are bound to happen.

What Xia Mu really wants to know is...

If Byakuya Kuchiki and Renji Abarai went to the human world and destroyed Ichigo's chain knots and his power as a Shinigami, just like in the original work, how would he awaken his original power?
Will there be another Soul Society rescue arc?
“The future is really curious!”

“Sometimes, a future that never changes is actually quite boring. It is this chaotic and unknown future that makes people look forward to it.”

Xia Mu thought to himself.

……

This world.

Rukia's messenger machine received a message.

After the popularization of collar communication technology.

The spirit particle communication in Soul Society has evolved to a new version, namely "video call".

Due to technical limitations, cross-border communication can currently only be done by sending text messages.

Unless you are willing to spend energy, use Kidō for assistance, and then rely on the 12th Division to switch lines, you will not be able to have a voice conversation.

The text message Rukia received was from her brother Byakuya Kuchiki, asking her to meet him somewhere.

This made Rukia feel very complicated.

During this period of time, with the help of Ichigo, she has completed the garrison mission perfectly.

However, the recovery speed of her power of death was slower than expected.

The concentration of spirit particles in the real world is too low. Even though Karakura Town is a place with a lot of spirits, the concentration of spirit particles cannot be compared with that in Soul Society. In this environment, after such a long time, her power as a god of death has only recovered a little bit.

I'm afraid that by the time her one-month stay is over, she won't have recovered much.

Therefore, Rukia did not think that she could hide the fact that she gave the power of the god of death to humans for too long.

The only thing I didn't expect was that my brother would come so quickly.

After all, some accidents happened when the power of the God of Death was given to Ichigo.

Originally, she only planned to give Ichigo half of the power of the God of Death, but when she actually did it, all the power of the God of Death was taken away by Ichigo.

If everything goes as originally thought.

Ichigo was only given half of his power, so even if his spiritual pressure would be weakened, the Soul Society would not be able to discover the clues directly.

Now...

Rukia couldn't help but sigh.

Then she wrote a letter.

While Ichigo was sleeping, he left it in his room and went to the place where his brother had sent the message, waiting for his arrival.

I don't know if it's because there's no air conditioning in the room that causes the poor sleep quality.

Not long after Rukia left, Ichigo woke up and saw the letter left by Rukia.

……

Together, Byakuya Kuchiki and Renji Abarai brought Rukia back from the living world.

It would be somewhat against the rules for Rukia to return from the human world before completing her garrison mission.

But because of what happened to Rukia.

No one cares about the rules now.

Rukia Kuchiki, in the human world, secretly gave the power of the god of death to humans, violating the prohibition of Soul Society.

This is why her spiritual pressure has become so weak.

After she was brought back to Soul Society, the matter was discovered by the Soul Society.

According to Byakuya Kuchiki, he has destroyed the bond of the human who obtained Rukia's power of the god of death, and the other party's power of the god of death that originated from Rukia has dissipated, so, for the time being, he can ignore that human.

But how to deal with Rukia is another question.

The Kuchiki family is an extremely fair clan.

As the head of the five great noble families, their family has always regarded itself as a role model of nobility for generations.

Byakuya Kuchiki did not hide the fact that Rukia gave the power of the god of death to humans, because even if he wanted to force it, the Soul Society would be able to find out since Rukia was in this state.

What should we do with Rukia next?

In the past, Soul Society did not have clear criminal penalties for this kind of thing.

Because this kind of thing happens very rarely.

The specific execution method is decided by the Central Office 46.

And now, there is another problem.

That is, the Central Forty-Six Room system had been in name only for many years.

That magnificent building had long been covered with dust, and no noble had ever lived in it.

Therefore, the decision of how to deal with Rukia Kuchiki fell on Captain Yamamoto.

However, Captain Yamamoto had not yet made a decision.

A new storm occurred again.

A group of small and medium-sized nobles gathered together and put pressure on Captain Yamamoto.

Let him severely punish Rukia Kuchiki.

They stood on the moral high ground and spoke in a righteous tone.

"Kuchiki Rukia secretly gave the power of the god of death to humans, which is a heinous crime. Moreover, she is a member of the Kuchiki family. The Kuchiki family has always been a role model for all nobles. If they let Kuchiki Rukia off easily, how can they demonstrate the justice of Soul Society?"

It would be fine if it was just these small and medium nobles joining forces to exert pressure.

During this period, a great noble who had been silent for a long time also spoke out rarely.

"Kuchiki Rukia's behavior cannot be tolerated!"

The Tsunayashiro family, a family that had suffered a heavy blow because of what the Tsunayashiro ancestor had done, and had never recovered and fallen to the edge of the great nobles. No one had expected that at this time, it would once again jump out.

But it’s not surprising, even though the family is now extremely weak.

But as long as they have not been deprived of their status as great nobles, they still have the right to speak.

"These nobles are really like centipedes that can't even break even if they are broken!"

The scene then shifted to the Shifengyuan family, where Xia Mu was enjoying the family's fine wine. After learning the whole story from the head of the family, Ye Yi, he couldn't help thinking about it in his mind.

Why is it that they are broken but not falling instead of dead but not stiff? Isn't it because these nobles are not dead yet?

The Central Forty-Six Chambers system existed in name only. It could only be said that it severed the arm of the nobles who attempted to manipulate the death of the common people, but the nobles still existed.

Over the years, they have never given up their pursuit of power.

They want to regain the upper hand, control everything, and make the civilians work for them.

But because they themselves did not have strong power, after Captain Yamamoto was no longer "loyal", they could only be furious and powerless.

However, it is obvious that these nobles are unwilling to give up their power just like that.

If given the chance, they would still like to continue to abuse their power.

"What a brilliant move!"

After sighing in his heart, Xia Mu said to Yoruichi in front of him: "Although Rukia Kuchiki gave the power of the god of death to humans, it was her personal behavior, but after all, she was named Kuchiki, and she is not just a civilian god of death."

"Her actions will put the Kuchiki family in an extremely passive position."

"Now, there are only two choices before the Kuchiki family."

"The first is to serve as a role model, respond to the demands of those nobles, and severely punish Rukia Kuchiki. The second is to use the powerful power of the Kuchiki family to protect Rukia Kuchiki. If the latter is chosen, the Kuchiki family will no longer be able to serve as a role model for all nobles, because they themselves are not clean."

"As for the former, it's the nobles taking revenge on the Kuchiki family and venting their inner dissatisfaction!"

Over the years, Captain Yamamoto has been in power. There have been some nobles who have resisted, but to no avail.

why?
Because several great nobles, headed by the Kuchiki family, stood behind Captain Yamamoto and were his loyal supporters.

There were only two great nobles who did not stand beside Captain-General Yamamoto.

However, the fifth noble is not in Soul Society itself.

The Tsunayashiro family has been in decline because of the Tsunayashiro ancestor, and his manipulation of the Central 46 Rooms has made this family a pillar of shame.

But even so. As a family with sinful blood flowing in their veins, they obviously did not think they had done anything wrong, but instead attributed all the blame to the Kuchiki family and other nobles, believing that it was these nobles who suppressed them that led to their decline.

If there is a chance, I would naturally want revenge.

"No matter when, you always look at things so thoroughly."

Ye Yi met Xia Mu's gaze and couldn't help but sigh.

Then she expressed her thoughts.

"The Tsunayashiro family wants to take this opportunity to test and rise again, but I don't agree!"

She had no idea what the other nobles were thinking or what choice the Kuchiki family would make.

But her opinion was clear.

That is because he did not want to give the Tsunayashiro family any chance to rise.

She once hunted down Tsunayashiro Tokinada.

He also faced the ancestor of the Tsunayashiro family.

Know the crimes of the Tsunayashiro family.

If such a family were to rise again, it would be a violation of the rules of Soul Society and would be unfair to many people.

"Since you're in decline, can't you just stay quiet and quiet?"

"Why did you choose to jump out again?"

Ye Yi couldn't help but think.

……

There is never a shortage of smart people in this world.

Xia Mu saw what those nobles were thinking.

How could Captain Yamamoto not see that?
Of course he wanted to let Rukia Kuchiki go. Even though she gave the power of the god of death to a human, this kind of thing could be a big deal or a small one, and there was no need to make a big deal about it, especially since Byakuya Kuchiki had already destroyed the power of the god of death of that human.

The reason why Rukia Kuchiki must be punished is simply because this kind of behavior cannot be tolerated.

However, due to the pressure from those nobles, if he let Kuchiki Rukia go directly, it might give these people the opportunity to accuse him, the captain-general, of being unfair, and they might want to take the opportunity to rebuild the Central 46th Room.

Sacrifice Rukia Kuchiki.

I feel sorry for the Kuchiki family again.

Therefore, Captain Yamamoto has been in a dilemma during this period.

Fortunately, I can take my time.

But during this period of time, Rukia Kuchiki will have to suffer and be temporarily imprisoned in the Palace of Confession.

……

In this world.

Ichigo Kurosaki has lost all his powers as a Shinigami.

Because of the influence before Byakuya Kuchiki's departure, the memories of Rukia Kuchiki of the humans in the present world were also erased.

But there are always some special people.

Such as Ichigo, Yasutora Chad, Orihime Inoue, Uryu Ishida and others, they still remember Rukia's existence.

But what can I do even if I remember?
They couldn't change the fact that Rukia had returned to Soul Society.

Now, they can only hope that Rukia will be safe and sound after returning.

After school, Ichigo was in a daze, thinking about Rukia, and walked to the dojo where he used to learn karate.

After entering high school, he no longer studied in the gym due to heavy academic workload, but he would still practice occasionally in private. It was also because he had a good fighting foundation that he was able to adapt to fighting so quickly after becoming a Shinigami.

Looking at the dojo where he learned karate as a child, Ichigo did not step into it.

At this moment, a deep voice came into his ears, "Would you like to come in and sit for a while?"

"teacher?"

Ichigo looked up, looking at the man wearing glasses in surprise.

"I saw you early in the morning, come in!"

The man said to Ichigo.

Ichigo hesitated for a moment, then finally walked into the gym.

"There doesn't seem to be anyone here today!"

Ichigo said curiously as he glanced around the gym.

"The gym was closed earlier," the man replied calmly.

The reason he entered this gym in the first place was just to find an opportunity to get in touch with Kurosaki Ichigo and keep a close eye on him. After Kurosaki Ichigo entered high school and no longer came to study here, there was naturally no need to keep it open.

Ichigo nodded to show that he understood.

"You seem to be worried about something?" the man said to Ichigo again.

Ichigo was silent for a moment, unsure of how to answer this question.

The man added: "Your worries are probably related to the god of death!"

"!!!"

Ichigo was startled and looked up suddenly, looking in shock at the teacher who had taught him karate and some fighting skills.

"Teacher, you..."

The man said calmly: "You are not the only special one in this world."

Ichigo agreed with this statement.

Ishida, Chad and Inoue, these partners he met recently, are all different and possess extraordinary powers, which also allows Ichigo to accept the fact that his karate teacher is different from others.

"During this period, I often saw you running around the city with a knife in your hand, fighting with the Hollows. It seems that a lot of things have happened to you, and now, you seem to have lost this power."

The man spoke in a deep voice, and his eyes behind his glasses suddenly became sharp.

Ichigo felt a huge pressure coming towards him, thinking that he was about to be seen through by his teacher.

"Can you tell me what's going on? I might be able to help you."

"After all, I still know a lot about the Shinigami and the Soul Society."

The man's tone became gentle again, and his words were filled with a unique charm.

Somehow, Ichigo, who was originally a little wary and didn't want to tell those things, gradually changed his mind and told everything that happened to him.

From the encounter with Rukia, who gave him the power of the god of death, to the arrival of Rukia's brother who brought Rukia back to Soul Society, his power of the god of death that came from Rukia was destroyed.

"Perhaps, this ending is also quite good."

"After all, that power does not belong to me."

"I just hope that Rukia can be safe and regain her strength in Soul Society."

Ichigo showed an open-minded attitude.

"Then your hopes may be dashed." The man's words suddenly came from the side, interrupting Ichigo.

"?" Ichigo looked at the man in confusion.

The man said, "As I said, I know Soul Society and Shinigami very well. According to the rules of Soul Society, those who privately give the power of Shinigami to humans will be punished severely. If the friend you are talking about is an ordinary Shinigami, it would be better, but her last name is Kuchiki."

"What's the problem?" Ichigo asked in confusion.

The man continued, "In the long history of Soul Society, there are five great nobles who stand at the top. The Kuchiki family is the leader of the five great nobles. Logically, they have tremendous power and can exempt your friend from punishment. However, the Kuchiki family is different. They have always regarded themselves as role models of nobles and are the most observant of the rules."

"So, not only will your friend not be exempted from punishment, but he will have to bear the most severe punishment. Only in this way can the other nobles learn from his mistakes!"

"How could this happen..." After learning the whole story from his teacher, Ichigo was shocked and unable to accept it.

"No, I want to save Rukia." Ichigo immediately revealed his attitude, and then a look of loss appeared on his face, "But now I have no power, and I can't enter the Soul Society."

"It seems that you need some help." The man in front of Ichigo showed a strange smile.

He subconsciously adjusted his glasses, his eyes thoughtful.

……

Inside the karate gym that had already closed.

Ichigo, Inoue Orihime, Chataro Yasutora, and Ishida Uryuu, who later learned the reasons behind the incident from Inoue Orihime and others, and resolutely decided to come to help.

They gathered here.

Then he looked at the man wearing glasses in front of him.

According to Ichigo, this person was his former karate teacher.

It seems that he was once a member of the Soul Society, but left it for some reason.

It was also with the help of this person that Ichigo regained the power of the God of Death and even mastered another less mature power.

And now, they are about to enter Soul Society with each other's help.

"The situation in Soul Society is extremely complicated. It is divided into Seireitei and Rukongai."

"Seireitei is the area where the gods of death live."

"Rukoundai is where ordinary souls live."

"The Rukia you want to save should be in the Soul Society. Even I cannot send you directly to the Soul Society. Therefore, after entering Soul Society, you need to get close to the Soul Society by yourself, and then find a way to defeat the guard of one of the four doors and let him open the door."

"It doesn't matter if people can't get in, just throw this thing in and it will be fine."

The man was giving final instructions to Ichigo Kurosaki and the others.

He handed a ball to Ichigo Kurosaki.

Ichigo took the ball handed to him by his teacher.

This thing is about the size of a tennis ball and is made of white silk thread. No one knows what it is.

But think of Rukia whose life is in danger.

He finally made up his mind.

Then, with the help of the man, they used special instruments to transform themselves into spiritual life forms.

They waited quietly for the other party to open the passage, only to see the space crack open and a passage appeared in front of them.

Because they don't know much about the world of Death Gods, Ichigo and others can't tell the difference between the Gate of Death and the Black Chamber.

They didn't know that the space channel in front of them was the black cavity.

They are also the things that were used to cross boundaries in the past.

A deep voice came out of the man's mouth as he watched Ichigo and the others step into the Kuroko and head towards Soul Society.

"Go and have a blast!"

"I can also take this opportunity to find out the current strength of Soul Society!"

(End of this chapter)