'Quincy power can actually become a Shinigami's Zanpakuto too?'
Such doubts flashed through the minds of many Shinigami.
However, looking at the two Zanpakuto in Ichigo's hands now, they could not utter any words of refutation.
After all, Ichigo himself was a successful example.
Whereas they only used so-called 'experience' to deny things they believed should not exist.
Their worldviews were reshaped today.
If even the predecessor of the Zanpakuto, the Asauchi, is made from Hollow and Shinigami Reiatsu, what in this world is impossible?
"Ichigo, how did you turn the Hollow power inside you into a Zanpakuto?"
After sighing with emotion, Kisuke asked Ichigo.
The issues with Ichigo, even he thought, were caused by contamination from Hollow Reiatsu.
He believed Ichigo needed to undergo Hollowfication training like Shinji and the others to fully master the Hollow power within him.
Before this, he never imagined the Hollow inside Ichigo would actually be a force protecting him.
"Captain Kyoya told me."
Regarding this point, Ichigo did not hide anything.
In his view, whether it was Kisuke or Kyoya, they were both very good to him.
So, they were both good people.
Hearing Ichigo's words, Kisuke was momentarily stunned, then smiled.
It can't be helped.
In the entire Seireitei, probably only Kyoya's existence exceeded Kisuke's expectations.
No matter what Kyoya did, in Kisuke's view, it was normal.
After all, every time Kisuke recalled his various interactions with Kyoya, it seemed as if Kyoya had foreseen years ago that they would be forced to leave the Seireitei.
'Speaking of which, Kyoya seems to still owe me two favors.'
'It is just possible that when I was framed by Aizen back then, I did not ask Kyoya for help.'
'Probably, Kyoya also hoped I would seek his help, right?'
'However, at that time, I seemed to regard Kyoya as a dangerous person like Aizen, someone to avoid if possible, so I did not really value those two favors much.'
Even now, Kisuke remains wary of Kyoya.
It can not be helped… Kisuke can not see through Kyoya.
He simply does not know what Kyoya wants to do.
In Kisuke's view, this is very dangerous.
Because it means Kyoya can change his stance at any time according to his own wishes.
In fact, even now, Kisuke still does not dare to be certain whether Kyoya even has a 'stance'.
Or what Kyoya's 'stance' even is.
Kyoya is too capricious.
"Ichigo, with your current situation, you indeed do not need to undergo Hollowfication training."
Kisuke glanced at Shinji. "Sorry, Hirako, my judgment was mistaken in this matter."
"What are you talking about, Urahara?"
Contrary to Kisuke's expectations, Shinji did not mind much about failing to recruit Ichigo into the Visored.
"Although we did not get the chance to have Kurosaki Ichigo join us."
"Still, no matter what, Kurosaki Ichigo is on our side."
"The stronger he is, the more beneficial it is for us naturally."
"Whoever can cause trouble for Aizen, I will be very happy!"
Seeing the misunderstanding resolved, Ichigo combined the two Zangetsu in his hands, making them become the new black-and-white great sword again.
"By the way, Toshiro, what were you trying to say earlier?"
"Inoue was taken away by Tosen Kaname."
"What?"
…
"Yawn~"
Rangiku yawned, bored as she followed near the ceremonial procession.
Actually, Rangiku also did not understand. Kyoraku told her that escorting the Oin to find a new sealing location was a very secret matter, requiring confidentiality.
In Rangiku's view, if it needed to be kept secret, then they should definitely move the Oin to the new sealing location stealthily and seal it.
But in reality, these nobles did the opposite.
Unsealing the Oin required a ceremony, escorting the Oin required a ceremony, and even transporting the Oin was not done by someone carrying it… instead, they specially used a very luxurious palanquin to transport the Oin.
Gongs and drums sounded, solemn and dignified.
Those escorting the Oin, including Rangiku, did not exceed ten Shinigami.
But those transporting the Oin numbered no less than two hundred.
Could such an operation really be called 'confidential'?
Covering her mouth as she yawned a few times to regain some energy, Rangiku's eyes scanned around as her Reikaku expanded.
Although there had not been any attacks during this period, since she had accepted the task of escorting the Oin, Rangiku naturally would not let her guard down.
After all, the Oin, after being unsealed, would emit spatial fluctuations only Hollows could sense.
Any Hollow that could devour the Oin would gain powerful strength!
Therefore, every time it was escorted, many Hollows would attack, attempting to seize the Oin.
This is what Kyoraku told Rangiku.
Sss-
Suddenly, Rangiku's gaze sharpened, and she immediately raised her left hand.
"Halt the advance!"
With Rangiku's voice, the entire procession immediately stopped. Even the ceremonial team blowing conch shells to lead the way ahead ceased their movements.
"Captain Matsumoto, is there something wrong?"
The leader of the ceremonial team, wearing extravagant and flamboyant attire, came before Rangiku and asked, "If not, we need to continue on our way."
"If we miss the time to place the Oin, we will all become sinners who blaspheme Soul King-sama."
"I know."
Rangiku's eyes scanned around as she replied, "But compared to that, I think losing the Oin is a greater sin."
"A Hollow has appeared?"
As the leader of the ceremonial team escorting the Oin, this person had naturally participated in more than one Oin escort.
Therefore, after Rangiku said this, he immediately understood.
"Mmm."
"Alright, I understand."
"Then, everything is entrusted to you, Captain Matsumoto!"
Professional matters should be left to professionals.
"They are here!"
With Rangiku's voice, Garganta appeared around the ceremonial team. Numerous Hollows, as if smelling delicious souls, swarmed towards the luxurious palanquin in the ceremonial team.
"Do not even think about it!"
Seeing this, Rangiku let out a loud shout, drew her Zanpakuto, and softly chanted, calling out its name.
"Growl… Haineko!"
A large amount of Reiatsu flowed from Rangiku's hands into her Zanpakuto, turning the blade into countless gray mist.
"Wind Tornado!"
Rangiku spread her hands. Instantly, this endless gray mist spun like a tornado, attacking the Hollows swarming up from all sides.
"Slash!"
As Rangiku swung her Zanpakuto, countless white slashes flew out from the wind tornado, directly slicing dozens of Hollows into pieces.
Swish swish swish-
"Is it over?"
Seeing the attacking Hollows dissipate into black Reishi, the ceremonial team leader could not help but speak.
"No, there is still a big one behind."
Rangiku looked up at the sky.
Tens of meters high in the sky, it seemed as if the sky was torn open by a huge gash.
Black steel-like skin, a white mask, a nearly hundred-meter-tall body… all let everyone present know that what was about to appear was a Menos Grande that dominated the upper echelons of Hueco Mundo, a Gillian!
Groooaan-
Before even fully emerging from the Garganta, this Gillian-class Menos Grande let out a high-pitched howl, frightening the people in the ceremonial team badly.
A large amount of red Reishi gathered in this Gillian's mouth, forming a red sphere of light. Within the sphere, terrifying destructive energy emanated.
"Hah!"
Rangiku leaped up, raising the hilt in her hand high. The gray mist transformed by Haineko, under Rangiku's control, encircled this Gillian.
"Cat Dance!"
Violently swinging the hilt in her hand, instantly, countless white slashes spiraled out from the gray mist, bombarding the Gillian's body, directly severing its head.
"It is settled!"
Seeing the torn space begin to heal, Rangiku wiped the sweat from her forehead.
The surrounding gray mist gathered on her hilt, restoring it to the form of a Zanpakuto.
"Let us move out!"
"Yes, Captain Matsumoto!"
"Not bad."
In Hueco Mundo, the corners of Kyoya's mouth slightly lifted.
Rangiku's battle was seen by Kyoya's [Light Perception].
Facing a Gillian-class Menos Grande, Rangiku almost effortlessly killed it.
In fact, even if Rangiku did not release her Zanpakuto and just slashed, she could have defeated that Gillian.
But clearly, Rangiku wanted her Zanpakuto, Haineko, to fight alongside her. She did not want Haineko to think it was useless during battle, to deepen her connection with Haineko.
She did not want to end up like Yoruichi.
Yoruichi once also possessed a Zanpakuto.
However, because Yoruichi's fighting style did not match her Zanpakuto's ability very well, she rarely used her Zanpakuto in battle.
Over time, Yoruichi's Zanpakuto developed a rift with her, believing Yoruichi did not need it, and ultimately refused to respond to her calls.
And Yoruichi also gave up using her Zanpakuto to fight, independently developing the [Shunko] fighting technique, which is no less powerful than Zanpakuto release amplification.
Subsequent techniques like [Infinite Shunko], [Raijin Senkei], and [Shunryu Kokubyo Senki] are powerful moves comparable to Zanpakuto Bankai.
Rangiku does not have that kind of talent.
The reason she reached her current level is basically because Kyoya forcibly elevated her.
Moreover, her Zanpakuto's ability, combined with slashing, can achieve an effect where 1+1 > 2.
Therefore, her Zanpakuto's ability is still very important to Rangiku.
Under such circumstances, Rangiku wants to fight alongside Haineko every time… she does not want Haineko to feel useless.
"Oin-"
Kyoya interlocked his ten fingers, lightly tapping his index fingers on the back of his hands.
The Oin, in the legends of the Seireitei, is also one of the powers belonging to the Soul King, a treasure that controls spatial power.
In Kyoya's opinion, aside from the Shiba Family's fireworks cannon, the Oin might be one key to ascending to the Soul King Palace.
It is just that ordinary people, even if they ascended to the Soul King Palace, would find survival very difficult in that high-concentration Reishi environment.
Even someone like Renji, who had already completed Bankai Training, felt difficulty breathing when first entering the Soul King Palace.
To be able to reside in the Soul King Palace for a long time, one needs to create the [Oken].
The so-called [Oken] is a skeleton forged from the Soul King's power, which can also be considered [Soul King's Power].
However, creating the Oken requires offering the souls of over a hundred thousand people from a spiritually dense area.
This is also one of the reasons the Royal Guard's selection is so strict.
Spiritually dense areas and the Oin are both transferred once every hundred years. If there is no connection between them during this interval, Kyoya would not believe it.
'Should I let Aizen attack the Soul King Palace?'
Kyoya stroked his chin.
'Also, spatial power, no matter which world, can be considered 'invincible'.'
'Although with my speed, I am not inferior to spatial movement in full-speed combat, the convenience is much worse.'
'If I could take the spatial power within the Oin for myself, it would also be a significant boost for me.'
'In that case...'
Thinking of this, Kyoya glanced at Orihime, who was playing with the shrunken Nelliel, and divided a part of his attention to focus on the transfer of the Oin in the Soul Society.
The one currently escorting the Oin is Rangiku.
Kyoya naturally would not make a move while Rangiku was escorting it, causing her mission to fail.
Anyway, with his ability, he could completely retrieve the Oin again after these people sealed it once more.
Suddenly, Kyoya seemed to sense something and beckoned to Orihime.
"Inoue, someone from the human world is looking for you."
"Huh?"
Orihime, who was playing with Nelliel, looked up at Kyoya, somewhat confused.
She was in Hueco Mundo now. Someone from the human world was looking for her, so could she go back?
Seeing Orihime like this, Kyoya did not delay. With a thought, a screen of light appeared before the two of them.
At this moment, on the screen Kyoya created using his light ability, were Ichigo, Hitsugaya, Shinji, Kisuke, and others.
"Oh? Kurosaki-kun?"
But in Orihime's eyes, there was only that orange-haired boy.
"Inoue, are you okay?"
"I heard from Toshiro that you were taken to Hueco Mundo by Aizen's subordinate."
"Wait for me, I am coming to Hueco Mundo to rescue you!"
Seeing Ichigo like this, a smile appeared on Orihime's face.
"Kurosaki-kun, I am fine."
"How can you be fine after being kidnapped to Hueco Mundo?"
"Relax, Ichigo."
At this moment, Kyoya's figure appeared behind Orihime and waved to Ichigo.
"The moment I learned Inoue was taken by Tosen Kaname, I immediately came to Hueco Mundo."