In the chat group, Kurosaki Isshin couldn't help but explode.
[Kurosaki Isshin]: Oh my god! It was bad enough that Aizen wanted to claim Ichigo before, but now you, you stinking old geezer Yhwach, dare to steal my son? Damn it, if I can reach Soul Society in time, I'll definitely beat the crap out of you!
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: Captain, don't get excited... But I support your approach!
Kurosaki Isshin truly hadn't expected this. This so-called Quincy King, Yhwach, wasn't only residing within his son Ichigo's body—now he wanted to claim Ichigo as his son!
It was tolerable with Aizen before, but now another person wanted to steal his son. Even if Ichigo did possess power from his mother Masaki—power from the Quincy King—you couldn't just claim him as your son! Then what was he? Your daughter's husband? Wouldn't that make him a son-in-law?
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: What are you talking about... Dad, what's going on? Is something wrong with my ears?
[Kurosaki Isshin]: Son, don't let your imagination run wild. That old man is just talking nonsense. He probably can't have sons of his own, so he wants to adopt one.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Hey, Kurosaki Isshin, who can't have sons? How dare you insult our Majesty?
[Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni]: Ichigo Kurosaki, some of his power may have passed to you, but don't truly consider him your father. He has no good intentions whatsoever.
[Kyoraku Shunsui]: You can treat him as a madman. After all, he's an unpredictable lunatic who does things like invading Soul Society!
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Ah... Is that really all there is to it?
[Aizen Sosuke]: Yes! I am a far better father than him. After all, I've helped you grow throughout your journey...
[Ichimaru Gin]: Indeed, Captain Aizen is much gentler than Yhwach. I'm truly moved to tears!
[Kurosaki Isshin]: Aizen, shut up! We're in enough trouble already.
Faced with these bombshell revelations, Ichigo's heart was truly being hammered repeatedly! What was this? Was there anything else in this world he didn't possess? He had Hollow and Shinigami powers! He was also human! Could anything be more mixed-blood than himself?
He suddenly realized his life was too passive—he didn't even have autonomy over his own existence! Whether it was his power's source or training process, he was constantly pushed by others.
The original Hollow source had been confusing enough. Now there was another Yhwach... It was truly overwhelming! Ichigo's heart was exhausted!
Even regarding the previous battle with Aizen, what the final result was, what role Aizen played in Soul Society... He was too tired to care about such things.
For a while, because there were so many shocking scenes in the projection, everyone's discussion topics were endless. They either discussed where Yhwach's shadow empire was located, how to deal with their attacks, or even taking initiative to find their nest. Or they discussed the origins of Ichigo's countless "fathers" and the source of his power. Simultaneously, they had to discuss how future battles would proceed!
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: What a fierce battle! I wonder how many captains died in this war.
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: Yes! From Ichigo's aerial perspective just now, all of Soul Society could be called devastated.
[Hisagi Shuhei]: Forget ordinary Shinigami—even captains and lieutenants must have suffered heavy losses!
As for Captain-Commander Yamamoto, he remained worried about his future situation! It was already very troubling that he hadn't appeared for so long. What's more, Yhwach had been able to leave brazenly. No matter how you thought about it, his ending wouldn't be much better!
Moreover, it was raining when Ichigo arrived, just like the scene after using Bankai "Zanka no Tachi." The result was even more obvious... It's just that other Shinigami who guessed it couldn't bear to say it aloud.
The Shinigami all deliberately avoided discussing whether Captain-Commander Yamamoto was still alive, whether he could act in this war, etc. They began discussing Ichigo's weapon issues and what he should do in the future.
[Chojiro Sasakibe]: Oh, if Ichigo encounters something like this, he'll definitely be devastated!
[Abarai Renji]: I have to say, a human went to such lengths for us Shinigami. It would be a lie to say I'm not moved.
[Ise Nanao]: Just for everything he did for us and how he suffered for our sake, we'll never forget Ichigo's kindness.
[Kyoraku Shunsui]: Oh, right! There's also that guy beside this so-called Yhwach. Though I don't know his name, he should be Yhwach's second-in-command. His name is Haschwalth. Yhwach seems to trust him greatly.
[Ukitake Jushiro]: And when Yhwach was unable to fight, he seemed able to attack Ichigo and sever his Tensa Zangetsu... He's truly too strong.
Everyone truly didn't dare underestimate Haschwalth. They all analyzed seriously.
[Kenpachi Zaraki]: Well, this is the first time we've seen Ichigo's Bankai Tensa Zangetsu being cut off. Even Aizen didn't do this before. I only cut off his Shikai Zanpakuto.
[Mayuri Kurotsuchi]: Ichigo is already far inferior to Yhwach. If his Bankai is broken, his combat effectiveness will be greatly reduced.
[Bazz-B]: Hmph, do you know how powerful our Majesty's right hand is?
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Don't get cocky, Quincy! I'll get back at you next time!
[Kyoraku Shunsui]: I even feel this so-called Haschwalth may be no less powerful than Ichigo. I don't even dare say I could defeat him.
[Lille Barro]: Haha, more than just being unable to defeat him! When our Haschwalth attacked, you'd be defeated in one second, right?
[Bazz-B]: You're not even on the same level. Even if he wanted to defeat Yamamoto Genryusai, it should be no problem.
[Madarame Ikkaku]: Don't get too cocky! Our Captain Zaraki could chop him down with one strike!
[Kaname Tosen]: I'm more concerned about when Lord Aizen will appear and how he'll stop Yhwach. There will definitely be a major battle in the future.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Ichigo's spirit is about to collapse again. Let our Lord Aizen cheer him up and lead him to continue fighting these Quincy!
While everyone was talking, another scene appeared—post-war activities.
[Ichigo came to the Research and Development Institute and began talking with Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi of the 12th Division.
Ichigo couldn't believe it when Mayuri said his Bankai couldn't be repaired.
"Why? Didn't your own Bankai recover after it was shattered?"
Mayuri began explaining:
"Idiot, that's not called repair—it's called modification. If you want to repair a Zanpakuto, it depends on the wielder's spiritual pressure and time spent tempering and communicating."
Ichigo smiled awkwardly:
"Oh, I understand. I'll go back and fix it myself slowly!"
Mayuri continued holding him back:
"Don't be so hasty!"
"What I said before only applied to the Shikai stage. If it's Bankai, it's completely different!"
"If a Zanpakuto in Bankai state is broken, it's impossible to repair it!"]
In the real world, hearing this, Ichigo was very shocked.
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Oh no way! Will I never be able to have Bankai again?!
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Though his Bankai wasn't stolen by Quincy, losing it is also very troublesome.
[Komamura Sajin]: Yes, if that happens, our Soul Society's power will be greatly reduced. Besides Ichigo, we must also find ways to fight without Bankai!
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: Wait, we don't need to be too anxious—we'll definitely find a way in the future. Don't forget, in later videos, both Captain Hitsugaya and I seem to have Bankai again.
[Abarai Renji]: And Captain Kenpachi went from not using his Zanpakuto to suddenly using Bankai, which means we'll definitely encounter opportunities.
[Nimaiya Oetsu]: That's right, if nothing goes wrong, it must be someone from our Royal Guard coming to help!
[Kirio Hikifune]: This is also an opportunity for you to become stronger.
[Mayuri Kurotsuchi]: Hey, by the way, did no one notice my new hairstyle? It seems I must have come up with many new inventions...
[Urahara Kisuke]: Forget it! You'd better stop showing off. It's more important for us to care about Ichigo.
[Shihouin Yoruichi]: You, a non-combatant, seem to still be intact. Is it because you didn't have opportunities to participate in battle?
As they were talking, a new scene appeared on screen.
[Mayuri said Royal Guard members were going to meet Ichigo, so he took Ichigo outside.
At this moment, the audience finally saw countless surviving captains: Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jushiro, Suì-Fēng, Hirako Shinji, etc.
After seeing they were still alive, many captains breathed sighs of relief.]
[Suì-Fēng]: It seems I should be fine. At most, my Bankai was stolen and my strength became somewhat weaker.
[Hirako Shinji]: Ah, I didn't expect I'd return to Soul Society! Does that mean I'm a Shinigami again?
[Gerard Valkyrie]: If that's the case, many who fought Aizen are still alive!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Isn't this normal? In the new Soul Society order I created, there naturally have to be some familiar faces. I just hope you'll continue contributing to my Soul Society—there's no need to kill you. I'm not a vicious villain like Yhwach.
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: How gentle of you. Do you want us to praise you?
[Komamura Sajin]: Though I really want to scold you right now, I don't know why, after seeing what Yhwach did, I suddenly find Aizen much more pleasing to the eye.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Whether it's Ichigo or the Shinigami, Lord Aizen is very gentle! He's definitely better than Yhwach! Ichigo, am I right? He just saved your life with Kyoka Suigetsu!
[Baraggan Louisenbairn]: Hmm, that's true. I don't know why Aizen never used Kyoka Suigetsu on Ichigo.
Countless people seriously discussed Aizen's virtues. The other Shinigami really couldn't say anything to refute it...
Ichigo and even the other Shinigami seemed to think... this Aizen was much better than Yhwach?
Bah! Wasn't this a terrible comparison? Anyway, anyone who hurt his friends and wanted to destroy Soul Society would never be allowed!
[Tier Harribel]: But I still can't see Lord Aizen in the projection! I'm a bit disappointed.
After that, Ichigo in the projection asked:
["What exactly is this Royal Guard doing? You're all injured to this extent, and they still don't come out? Where are they usually?"
Kyoraku Shunsui answered Ichigo:
"Royal Guard is usually in the Soul King Palace."
"Remember the wall that fell from the sky when you first came here?"
"They're usually not here, only appearing when the Seireitei needs protection."
"If they only appear in emergencies, then where are they usually?"
As he spoke, a huge pillar resembling a golden staff suddenly fell from the sky.
BOOM!
This was the Tenchuren that Royal Guard rode! So impressive! Earth-shattering! It even startled Ichigo.
And Kyoraku Shunsui continued boasting about Royal Guard:
"Royal Guard has only five people, but they're all captain-level, with no subordinates. The strength of these five people exceeds the combined power of the entire Gotei 13!"
Kyoraku Shunsui's words were powerful!]
In the chat group, the audience continued their conversation.
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Hiss~ Exceeding the Gotei 13 in strength? That's too scary!
[Aizen Sosuke]: Very good, this time we have a chance to see what the legendary Royal Guard is like.
[Ichimaru Gin]: Exceed the entire Gotei 13? So arrogant! It's already difficult to surpass Captain-Commander Yamamoto alone.
[Gerard Valkyrie]: Haha, they're so boastful. I think our Schutzstaffel can easily deal with them.
[Yhwach]: The so-called Royal Guard are the direct personnel protecting the Soul King. I also want to see with my own eyes whether they're qualified or not!
Everyone was looking forward to this Royal Guard!