Misfortune is the most accurate description of the Tsunayashiro Clan at this stage.
Several clan elders, filled with frustration, quickly departed with the unconscious Tsunayashiro hikaru.
As they left, they no longer targeted the Shihouin, nor did they demand an apology.
Because they lost this time, they lost completely.
They could have won.
But because of a single sentence from Tsugikuni Yoriichi…
It was ruined.
The feeling it gave them was like a killer who, after committing a murder, receives news from the police that the victim's computer contains some clues about the killer.
No killer would ignore this, as it concerns their life.
Even though they knew it might be a police sting operation.
But… what if?
They had no choice.
They could only retreat, only flee.
Extremely frustrated!
Compared to their frustration, Yoruichi Shihouin was extremely happy.
Watching the clan elders leave, with only her own people remaining.
Her pale golden eyes sized up Tsugikuni Yoriichi and asked curiously:
"How did you know Kisuke's Bankai possessed intelligence?"
"Why haven't I heard of it?"
"I haven't heard of it either," Yoriichi replied calmly.
Yoruichi froze: "Hmm?"
He hadn't heard of it, so why did he speak so confidently?
She had thought it was all true.
"Is it strange?" Noticing Yoruichi's puzzled gaze, Yoriichi looked sideways and explained.
"It was merely a psychological game, a psychological deterrence using information asymmetry."
"They couldn't possibly know the true abilities of Kisuke Urahara's Zanpakuto Bankai."
"Because even we only have a partial understanding, but."
"We have witnessed it firsthand."
"This is our advantage."
"They clearly know this, which is why they didn't dare to take the risk."
"Ultimately, in a situation with such conclusive evidence, all it takes is a pretext, and they will obediently retreat. Those sophistries are, in the end, just sophistries."
No sooner had Tsugikuni Yoriichi finished speaking than Yoruichi Shihouin looked at him in great surprise:
"You brat, I really didn't see this coming. Where did you learn all these things?"
"Without a sound, you really surprised me. I originally thought we would have to compromise."
When she took action, she was already prepared to apologize. After all, her anger and frustration had been vented, and a verbal apology wouldn't cost her anything.
However, the outcome was completely unexpected; the Tsunayashiro Clan actually retreated completely, and her apology became a mere assumption…
The relief filling her heart gradually turned into emotion.
Just then, Kisuke Urahara on the ground slowly regained consciousness.
He slowly rubbed his head, his memory still lingering at the moment he was gagged and knocked out by Tsunayashiro hikaru.
Now, waking up, he still thought he hadn't escaped the predicament.
But when his gaze fell upon the sapphire-like blue sky, a hint of hesitation flickered in his black eyes, and he quickly looked beside him.
When he saw Yoruichi Shihouin standing majestically in front of a wall, the white ribbon on her neck gently fluttering in the breeze…
A look of joy immediately appeared on his face, and he quickly called out: "Yoruichi!"
"You're finally here!"
"Did you save me?"
Yoruichi heard him, turned around gracefully, crossed her arms, and casually raised an eyebrow:
"Kisuke, you're awake. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but I didn't save you, nor did I even discover you…"
"How should I put it… you're lucky. You were just a hair's breadth away from being harmed by the Tsunayashiro Clan."
"That's my fault; I didn't expect them to be so extreme."
"However… now that you're awake, why don't you tell us what he did to you these past few days?"
Kisuke Urahara struggled to get up from the ground and briefly recounted the events of the past two days.
In short, he was almost killed and nearly betrayed his conscience to survive, fortunately, help arrived in time.
As he spoke, he keenly sensed something from Yoruichi's words, his gaze fixed on Tsugikuni Yoriichi, and he asked:
"Was it you, Yoriichi, who saved me?"
"Thank you so much!"
"No need to be polite," Yoriichi nodded.
"We are colleagues, and even more, friends. Your disappearance concerned not only me but also the Captain-Commander."
Yamamoto Genryusai was mainly concerned about whether he had betrayed the Seireitei.
Because he had just obtained the formula for the Blood pond hell and white bone hell, and then he disappeared immediately afterward…
If it weren't for this matter, even if Kisuke Urahara had been missing for half a month, or even a month, no one would have cared.
Shinigami have extremely long lifespans.
Therefore, when Yamamoto Genryusai saw Kisuke Urahara appear completely intact before him, with no signs of betrayal, the slight sinking feeling in his heart only slightly improved.
Kisuke Urahara patted the dust off himself and let out a long breath.
Yamamoto Genryusai slowly spoke at this moment:
"Kisuke Urahara, don't forget what you once promised this old man."
"If you forget…"
"Didn't forget, didn't forget," Kisuke Urahara quickly smiled and replied swiftly.
"How could I forget that? I will complete that task immediately."
"If I hadn't been caught by them halfway, today's events wouldn't have happened."
"It's truly shameful that you, old man, had to make this trip yourself."
"It's good that you haven't forgotten," Yamamoto Genryusai responded faintly, then no longer looked at him and walked out of the Noble District.
"Let's go, Tsugikuni Yoriichi. The matter here is over. Come with this old man."
"This old man wants to ask you how you found Kisuke Urahara's location, and how you rescued Kisuke Urahara."
"Has your Ikotsu become strong enough to treat killing stone like cookies?"
"…"
Step… Yoriichi followed closely, and their voices gradually faded as they walked further away.
Kisuke Urahara only heard two words and suddenly froze in place.
killing stone… cookies?
Can these two things be linked together?
Wait…
Something seemed to appear in his peripheral vision, and Kisuke Urahara subconsciously looked, discovering that it was fragments of killing stone…
Fragments?
His pupils widened slightly, and at this moment, he felt an inexplicable sense of shock and disbelief.
Yoruichi Shihouin keenly noticed this, strode forward, lightly patted his shoulder, and comforted him:
"Calm down."
"At first, I was like you, but now that I think about it, it's nothing; it's just being able to treat killing stone as a toy."
"He is a monster; since he is a monster, he can naturally do things ordinary people cannot. Just accept it; you can't catch up anyway."
"Heh…" A bitter taste rose in Kisuke Urahara's heart. This was no longer a matter of being able to catch up or not.
One must know that at his current age, some Shinigami haven't even started school yet.
And he can already crush killing stone with his bare hands. This physical strength… even Yamamoto Genryusai might not be his equal.
It's hard to imagine how strong he will be when he reaches his age…
Surpassing the Captain-Commander in all aspects?
It's not impossible!
Monster… he truly wasn't wrong.