Living in the Mortal World, Kurosaki Ishin never revealed his identity in front of Kurosaki Ichigo, just like an ordinary father, no, perhaps even more nonchalant than other fathers in the Mortal World.
However, at this moment...
Kurosaki Ishin appeared like a savior!
"You've got too much greed!"
Kurosaki Ishin's figure halted in front of Kurosaki Ichigo. He ignored his son and just watched Aizen Sousuke, fidgeting with his ear.
"Ichigo's birth wasn't for the powers of the so-called Quincy and Shinigami, it was just an accident in marital life..."
"..."
Kurosaki Ichigo's expression darkened further.
Although he understood what his father meant, hearing such words made his mood even worse...
Kurosaki Ishin seemed unconcerned with his son's feelings and continued: "It was supposed to be an accident. The woman I love most wanted to become a mother, so we chose to give birth to this brat..."
"Our family's matters have nothing to do with your plans... You, don't take credit for yourself!"
"And you, kid!"
Kurosaki Ishin looked displeased at his son: "You are someone my beloved woman saved with her life, how can you be swayed by a few words from this fellow..."
"I didn't!"
Kurosaki Ichigo looked at his father with a dark face, and under his father's gaze became somewhat disheartened: "Okay, actually I understand all of this, just not feeling very comfortable..."
"This is a battlefield, kid!"
Kurosaki Ishin gripped his Zanpakuto upside down, looking at Aizen Sousuke in front of him, speaking sternly: "Enemies on the battlefield will use any despicable means to win... They don't care about your feelings!"
"I understand..."
Kurosaki Ichigo took a deep breath, gripped his Zanpakuto anew, and abruptly pointed it at Aizen Sousuke!
Although it seemed they unpacked their emotions through banter, when facing Aizen Sousuke, the father and son's gazes simultaneously became serious!
This fellow's Spiritual Pressure...
Has far surpassed their understanding!
Even a man as broad-minded as Kurosaki Ishin couldn't help but feel a bit heavy-hearted. Aizen Sousuke now was not just terrifying... considering the current situation, perhaps he should be called horrific?
Standing by their side were Urahara Kisuke and Shihoin Yoruichi, poised in a corner formation ready to support the Kurosaki father and son anytime...
The only one who could possibly assist them against Aizen Sousuke, Senju Tobirama, was currently tangled with Orochimaru, leaving them to rely solely on themselves...
Just as Kurosaki Ichigo initiated the Getsugatensho, a voice, like a chant, faintly appeared in his mind.
"You guys can't defeat him."
"Ichigo."
"Right now, you guys can't defeat him."
"Ichigo."
"Don't make needless sacrifices, your power has limits."
"This is..."
Kurosaki Ichigo's brows slightly furrowed. He suddenly thought of something, and his entire state of mind appeared in his Soul Space: "...Uncle Zangetsu?"
According to Kurosaki Ichigo's knowledge, this bearded man was his Zanpakuto.
Saying it might sound strange, everyone's Zanpakuto was either a woman or a girl, only his Zanpakuto was a bearded uncle...
In Kurosaki Ichigo's Soul Space, the bearded man Ichigo believed to be his Zanpakuto floated in the air, his voice still faint.
"Here, can ensure your safety."
The whole Soul Space began to change.
In the next moment, this space transformed to resemble Quiet Spirit Court, a location within it marked clearly.
"No."
Kurosaki Ichigo shook his head, speaking solemnly: "If I haven't tried, how can I just recklessly give up!"
"..."
The bearded man was silent for a moment, then silently vanished from Kurosaki Ichigo's Soul Space, his voice still somewhat illusory: "I hope you can survive this war... because it has just begun."
Indeed.
The battlefield has just begun.
Even though others believe this war has reached its limit.
Everyone has nowhere to retreat, fighting fiercely to protect Quiet Spirit Court and Soul Society from the hands of Aizen Sousuke.
On the battlefield of Quiet Spirit Court.
The Guardian Court Thirteen Squads were nearly in full retreat.
The Uehara Race's Reanimation Legion kept retreating amidst defeat, Senju Tobirama, this Fifth Deadguard Seat Officer, quietly showing a tendency to fall to Orochimaru's hands.
On the entire battlefield, only Kurosaki Ichigo, Kurosaki Ishin, Urahara Kisuke, and Shihoin Yoruichi maintained their offensive stance.
Unfortunately, they didn't last much longer.
Aizen Sousuke exposed his terrifying power, just by using the dreadful Spiritual Pressure from Black Zetsu's possession, he suppressed everyone present!
"Prepare to assist, get them out safely."
Yamamoto Shigekuni glanced at the aerial battle, speaking firmly: "Everybody... retreat to the entrance of the Soul King Palace... Ukitake, contact the Zero Squad's Hyosube Ichibe'e."
"Yes, Teacher."
Ukitake Jushiro, captain of the 13th Squad, was also from a noble family, understanding the secrets of the Soul King Palace most deeply.