Chapter 202 Two Fathers
Akane Shizuku stayed at Ichigo's house.

After Natsuki used his Zanpakutō to rewrite the essence of her existence and allowed her to truly exist in this world, she actually had two places to go.

The first place to go is Soul Society.

Although she was originally a Missing Bead, when she passed through the Dangai, she unexpectedly gained the power of a Shinigami and was even able to unleash her Zanpakutō.

The original owner of the Zanpakuto Mirokumaru died a hundred years ago.

Even if Akane Shizuku goes to Soul Society, there will not be a situation where she has two identical Zanpakutō. She is now no different from a Shinigami. In fact, because of her special features, she has great research value, and Soul Society will definitely welcome her.

However, Akaneshizuku did not go to Soul Society in the end.

Before she understood who she was, although she was once active in the human world as a god of death, this did not mean that she really yearned to become a god of death or to live in Soul Society.

She also has no familiar friends in Soul Society.

If I could choose, of course I would stay in this world.

After learning from Natsuki about the second option, which was to live in Ichigo's house and become Ichigo's family, Akaneshizuku decisively chose the latter.

Of course Ichigo was very willing to accept Akaneshizuku.

Akaneshizuku has no relatives or friends, and has no one to rely on in this world.

He doesn't mind being Akaneshizu's support.

But the problem is that if you want Akane Shizuku to live in his house for a long time, you need to ask his parents for their opinion.

If I just stayed for one day like before, it wouldn't matter.

But now he is going to stay there permanently, and let Akane Shizuku settle down in his home.

Actually, it is okay to let Akaneshizuku live in Inoue and Chad's house. After all, these two people live alone. This time when Natsuki and Yoruichi came to the real world, they also temporarily lived in Inoue's house.

But the problem is, these two are not familiar with Akane Shizuku.

Akaneshizuku might not want to live in their house, as she seems to be clinging to Ichigo.

"I'll take care of it."

Natsuki saw where Ichigo was struggling and spoke to him.

Ichigo looked at Natsuki in surprise, not understanding how Natsuki would convince his parents.

Xia Mu smiled mysteriously without explaining.

……

Isshin Kurosaki and Masaki Kurosaki have actually been keeping a close eye on Ichigo.

It was the first time that Ichigo brought a girl home, and she was a very special and somewhat weird girl. As a parent, of course they had to show some concern for her.

Kurosaki Masaki actually has a somewhat naive personality.

She even thought of the scene where Ichigo married the other party, had children, and she became a grandmother.

Such a beautiful girl who has a close relationship with Ichigo appears next to Ichigo, and Kurosaki Masaki is extremely concerned about her.

As for saying that premature love is bad?

She had no such idea at all.

After all, she herself fell in love with Yixin during her school years and they dated until they got married after graduation.

Anyway, let's talk about it first, there will be no problem in the end.

Unlike the simple Kurosaki Masaki, Kurosaki Isshin has a lot of things to consider.

As a couple, they completed the cycle of power.

Before Ichigo was nine years old, he had no power, while Kurosaki Masaki retained the power of a Quincy. So the task of protecting the child fell on Kurosaki Masaki. After Ichigo was nine years old, due to the influence of the Saint Separation, Kurosaki Masaki lost the power of a Quincy, while Ichigo regained the power of a Shinigami and could once again see everything in another world.

After that girl appeared beside Ichigo, Ichigo seemed to be involved in some turmoil again.

Of course, Kurosaki Isshin was particularly concerned.

However, because this incident seemed to involve Soul Society, Natsuki and Shihouin Yoruichi appeared near Ichigo, and Kurosaki Isshin did not intervene in the end.

However, he did not expect that although he did not intervene in the matter, Xia Mu took the initiative to find him.

On the rooftop of a building.

Isshin Kurosaki was smoking, puffing out clouds of smoke, and with his unruly beard, he looked like a middle-aged office worker. It was hard to imagine that he was a handsome guy twenty years ago.

"You really do care about Ichigo."

"If you care about him so much, why don't you tell him the truth?"

A deep voice reached Kurosaki Isshin's ears.

Kurosaki Isshin's smoking suddenly stopped.

He sighed inwardly.

"I didn't notice it at all!"

For some reason, facing these top-notch experts, his spiritual perception seemed to have lost its effect. As long as the other party was willing, he could not detect any trace of their existence.

This was what happened when I was attacked by Aizen.

Now, this person appeared next to him and it was the same again.

However, despite saying that, Kurosaki Isshin still turned his head to look over.

At this glance, his pupils shrank slightly again.

There were not just one person but two people appearing behind him.

Natsuki, and Yoruichi.

When Natsuki and Yoruichi, the head of Shihouin, appeared in front of him, Kurosaki Isshin knew that he could no longer hide. However, when he thought about it carefully, it didn't seem to be a big deal. After all, Masaki was able to survive back then because of the help of Natsuki and Urahara Kisuke.

Natsuki and Urahara Kisuke already knew of his existence.

When he was in Soul Society, he knew that Natsuki, Shihouin Yoruichi, and Urahara Kisuke had a very good relationship with each other, so it was not surprising that Yoruichi knew of his existence.

After figuring out everything.

Kurosaki Isshin still chose to talk to Xia Mu, "Captain Xia Mu, you are really elusive. I didn't even notice any signs of your presence."

Xia Mu raised his arm. On his wrist, he wore a wristband. "It's just a small prop made by Kisuke to conceal his spiritual pressure and spiritual veins."

"As for the effect, it's not as great as imagined, but it can occasionally have some miraculous effects."

When Kurosaki Isshin heard this, he once again thought of the time when Aizen attacked him.

I can only say that these guys who invent things are really outrageous.

"I see." Kurosaki Isshin nodded and asked Xia Mu, "I wonder what Captain Xia Mu and the head of Shifengyuan want to talk to me about?"

Xia Mu explained: "I have several reasons for looking for you. First of all, Ye Yi knows something about you and is very curious about your recent situation. I want to meet you."

"Now that I have officially met you, this goal has been achieved."

"As for me, I found you because I wanted to talk to you about Ichigo."

Kurosaki Isshin was not very interested in Natsuki's previous purpose.

But when he heard Natsuki's purpose, Kurosaki Isshin's heart immediately became chilled.

Just because it involved his son Ichigo.

This made him extremely concerned.

"What to talk about?"

Kurosaki Isshin asked in a deep voice.

"There's a lot to talk about."

"For example, which guys are targeting Ichigo?"

On the rooftop, Xia Mu and Kurosaki Isshin started chatting seriously.

There are some things he is not sure whether Kurosaki Isshin knows, but as Ichigo's father, Kurosaki Isshin still needs to tell him. After all, Ichigo is not yet an adult, and if he wants Ichigo to participate in the battle, he naturally needs to seek the opinion of his guardian.

"Aizen..." After chatting for a few words, Kurosaki Isshin's expression changed and he looked very ugly.

There was deep anger in his words.

In addition to his anger, he also felt a sense of fear and horror in his heart.

He didn't expect that under his care, Aizen would appear quietly by Ichigo's side and even become Ichigo's teacher.

I missed some things because I was traveling with my wife.

When he came back, Ichigo had become a god of death and had established a connection with Soul Society.

Originally, he didn't take it too seriously.

Now, from Xia Mu's mouth, he knew more details.

Among these things, Aizen actually had his hand in some of them.

Ichigo becoming a god of death and entering Soul Society are all related to Aizen.

Aizen took advantage of Ichigo.

And because Ichigo knew nothing about Soul Society, he actually broke in and invaded the Soul Society. After that, so many things happened inside the Soul Society.

If Ichigo had not been lucky enough to meet Kaiyan, who guessed his identity through the Getsuga Tensho he used, and if it had not been for Natsuki's secret protection, Ichigo would have even gotten into trouble in Soul Society.

Thinking of this, Kurosaki Isshin felt both relieved and hated Aizen.

Why do I stay in this world?

It’s all because of Aizen.

It wasn't enough that Aizen attacked him in the first place, but now he actually wanted to attack his child. This was something that Kurosaki Isshin could not accept.

"Captain Xia Mu, thank you very much."

After learning everything from Natsuki, Kurosaki Isshin became grateful to Natsuki again.

If it weren't for Natsuki, Ichigo would have really died in Soul Society.

No, not to mention the death in Soul Society.

If the things that Aizen did in Soul Society continued to develop, Ichigo would definitely be regarded as Aizen's accomplice and suffer some bad things.

"nothing."

Xia Mu didn't care much about Kurosaki Isshin's gratitude.

He then told Kurosaki Isshin something else, "When I was in Soul Society, I taught Ichigo for a few days. Now Ichigo calls me teacher."

Kurosaki Isshin was stunned.

"What? Do you think I'm not qualified to be Ichigo's teacher?" Natsuki looked at the stunned Kurosaki Isshin and said again.

Kurosaki Isshin quickly said, "No, how could that be."

"I am glad that Captain Natsuki can serve as Ichigo's teacher."

Since there is no way to stop his son from becoming a god of death, he can only let nature take its course and find a way to guide Ichigo back onto the right path.

Isshin Kurosaki is well aware of Natsuki's strength.

It's really the best idea for him to be Ichigo's teacher.

Of course, the most important thing is.

Kurosaki wholeheartedly believed in Natsuki's character.

Compared to the despicable Aizen, Natsuki is too upright. Not to mention Ichigo's affairs, just talk about himself. Natsuki helped him a lot in the past, and he has always been grateful to Natsuki.

If Aizen can be Ichigo's teacher, why can't Natsuki?
"Aizen has already set his sights on Ichigo, and he has even declared war on the Gotei 13 in Soul Society. Your Shiba family once had a close relationship with the Zero Squad, and controlled the passage to there. You should know what you need to rely on to get there under the leadership of a non-Zero Squad member."

"Karakura Town is not just an ordinary city. This place is... a highly spiritual place." Kurosaki Isshin's eyes were fixed.

"Captain Natsuki, what do you mean by this is Aizen's goal?"

"This is just a guess. There is no accurate answer yet. But whether it is protecting your children or the city you live in, it is your responsibility, isn't it?" Xia Mu said to Kurosaki Isshin, "The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility."

"It would be fine if you hadn't recovered your strength, but now that you have, you naturally have to take on some responsibilities."

"After all, we, the Gotei 13, are not like you, who have always stayed in this city."

Kurosaki Isshin nodded, "I understand. I will keep a close eye on everything in the city. If Aizen makes any move, I will inform you immediately."

"But how can I contact you?"

Shiba Isshin took over the task assigned by Natsuki and talked about another matter.

He had been away from Soul Society for many years and had long lost contact with it.

He could return to Soul Society, but obviously, he couldn’t abandon his wife and children.

Xia Mu seemed to be prepared and took out a smartphone from his arms.

"This is the latest model of the Spirit Communicator, a special version made by Kisuke. It has extremely high authority. With it, you can contact anyone in the Gotei 13. Of course, you may not really want to contact the captain-general and the others."

"But if we contact Shiba Kaiyan and your brother, there shouldn't be any problem."

Kurosaki Isshin fell silent again.

Previously, Natsuki told him about Ichigo's experience in Soul Society. He already knew that Shiba Kaien and his brother Shiba Issei and others had helped Ichigo. Obviously, these people from the Shiba family knew about his affairs.

The Shiba family is different from the Tsunayashiro family. It has a small population. Although it is divided into the main family and the branch family, there are actually only a few people and the relationship between them is very good.

He thought of his brother who had retired a long time ago and had personally taken action for Ichigo.

Kurosaki Isshin was moved again.

"Thank you!"

He once again expressed his gratitude to Xia Mu.

Natsuki and Kurosaki Isshin chatted a little more, mostly about Ichigo, and then they talked about Akaneshizuku.

After learning about Akaneshizuku's background, Kurosaki Isshin felt a little sympathy for her. When faced with Natsuki's suggestion to let Akaneshizuku live in his house, the first thing that came to Kurosaki Isshin's mind was his wife's unrealistic ideas.

My wife apparently thought Akaneshizuku was Ichigo's girlfriend.

Isshin Kurosaki did notice something else, but facing his wife who loved to fantasize, he didn't say much.

I never thought that such a thing would actually come true.

Akane Shizuku wanted to live in his house.

Kurosaki Isshin didn't hesitate for too long before agreeing to it.

It’s just one more person eating, no big deal.

More importantly, Xia Mu said that he would provide him with some funds to improve his life.

After all, Ichigo is a deputy Shinigami and works for the Soul Society. It would be unreasonable not to pay him a salary.

Normally the Shinigami of the Gotei 13 all receive salaries.

As for whether the money from Soul Society can be used in the real world, this is not something that Kurosaki is concerned about.

The Soul Society's control over the real world is beyond imagination. They can arbitrarily tamper with the memories of real humans and modify some of their cognitions.

For the God of Death, it is easy to get some money if he wants.

In the past, Kurosaki Isshin worked so hard and was in such a difficult situation to support his family, purely because he had lost the power of the god of death.

……

"Where shall we go next?"

After dealing with Akane Shizuku's issue, the crisis was resolved.

Logically speaking, it's time to return to Soul Society.

But judging from Xia Mu's expression, he has no intention of returning to Soul Society.

This surprised Ye Yi a little, and she not only spoke, but also asked Xia Mu.

"Now that I've met Shiba Isshin, no, I should call him Kurosaki Isshin now, and talked to Ichigo's father, it's time to meet another person's father."

Xia Mu told where they were going next.

Next to Karakura Town is Naruki City.

Karakura Town is not a very big city, with a diameter of only one li.

One spiritual li, converted into a real unit, is about twenty kilometers.

So, Karakura Town is really not that big.

Compared to Karakura Town, the nearby Naruki City is much larger.

The Ishida family is a famous family in Naruki City. They have produced many councilors. It is unknown from which generation on, they stopped engaging in politics and turned to business. Their family is very prestigious in Naruki City and they even opened a private hospital in the neighboring Karakura Town. Therefore, the Ishida family's industry exists in Karakura Town.

This was also the reason why, later on, because some things happened in the Ishida family and Ishida Uryu had a conflict with his father, in order to ease the conflict between his children and grandchildren, Ishida Sogen took Ishida Uryu to live in the neighboring Karakura town.

But this does not mean that the Ishida family's hometown in Naruki City has been abandoned.

Although he also serves as the director of Karakura General Hospital.

But apart from working hours, Ryugen Ishida still likes to return to Naruki City to live most of the time.

Anyway, it’s only about ten kilometers away, and I can drive back and forth and get home quickly.

Of course, during this process, he did not forget to pay attention to his son Ishida Uryu.

Although he seems to have broken up with Ishida Uryu and is alone, he still cares about Ishida Uryu in his heart.

Xia Mu originally planned to go to the hospital to find Ishida Ryugen, but unfortunately the other party was on vacation today.

As a last resort, he had to go to the Ishida family in person.

Fortunately, Karakura Town is not far from Naruki City. In the real world, although he has no car, with the help of instant step, he and Yoruichi can quickly cover a distance of more than ten miles.

Ishida family.

In the basement.

This place is fully equipped with equipment and is like a small emergency room or clinic.

In the basement, there were many things in bottles and jars, including tissues and organs. They were soaked in formalin and looked extremely strange under the light.

Ishida Ryugen was wearing glasses and conducting research here with a serious expression.

This is a habit he has developed over the years.

Ever since his wife died, he has fallen into a state of madness.

Of course Ishida Ryugen knew that this was wrong.

But for Yu Long, he had to do this. He had to find the guy's weakness.

All the half-blood Quincy were dead.

Yulong survived.

This clearly shows that Yulong is special.

That guy is likely to notice Yu Long's presence.

Although that guy is the ancestor of the Quincy, it was this so-called ancestor who killed most of the Quincy. He was a cold-blooded and extremely cruel butcher.

Ryugen Ishida couldn't allow such a guy to target his child.

Just as Ishida Ryugen continued his research.

Suddenly, some lepton detection devices he had installed at home issued an early warning.

This made Ishida Ryugen immediately alert.

He put down his research.

Walk out of the basement.

When he came outside Ishida's house.

Then I saw two unexpected figures.

"grim Reaper?"

He didn't know the woman.

But after seeing the man's appearance clearly, Ishida Ryugen's pupils shrank slightly.

He recognized the other person.

Even though he and Kurosaki had different intentions, he had not had much dealings with Natsuki, or rather, they had only met once.

That was the god of death that appeared when Masaki was transformed into a hollow and he and Kurosaki were at a loss and unable to save the situation.

The other party, along with another Shinigami, saved Masaki's life.

Natsuki noticed the change in Ishida Ryugen's eyes.

"We are old acquaintances. Why don't you invite me to your home and sit for a while?"

Ishida Ryugen pondered for a while, and finally brought Natsuki and Yoruichi into the Ishida family.

When an ordinary Quincy sees a Death God, they will not fight to the death or attack the Death God directly, but they will definitely show their hostility.

The Ishida family is different. Although they are not very close to the God of Death and show a sense of alienation, over the generations they have indeed taught their members to let go of hatred and work together with the God of Death to maintain the balance of the soul world.

Sitting on the leather sofa in the Ishida family.

Ishida Ryugen looked at Natsuki and Yoruichi again.

"Would you like tea or coffee?"

Xia Mu said: "Although I really want to taste your tea, I'm sorry, I'm in spirit form now and I'm not wearing a prosthetic body, so I can't taste it."

"That's it."

Ishida Ryugen nodded without saying anything more, and then made himself a cup of coffee.

"Tell me, your purpose?"

After taking a sip of coffee and feeling the bitter taste in his throat, Ishida Ryugen asked Xia Mu in a deep voice.

"About Ishida Uryuu!"

Xia Mu had no intention of hiding anything and chose to come straight to the point.

Ishida Ryugen's eyes suddenly condensed, and then he said: "If you want to do anything to him, just do it. He and I have broken up as father and son a long time ago."

"is it?"

Natsuki looked at Ishida Ryugen with a playful look.

"Are you really going to let him be targeted by that guy?"

"That guy? Who are you talking about? I don't understand what you mean." Ishida Ryugen asked in a deep voice.

"Who else could it be? Of course it's your great Quincy ancestor."

Natsuki did not mention Youhabach's name directly.

But this identity is almost the same as just saying the name.

Ishida Ryugen's eyes immediately became sharp.

Xia Mu met the other party's sharp gaze and explained: "If we talk about race, that guy is the real enemy of us Death Gods. It is reasonable for us to know something about him."

(End of this chapter)