Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Royal Guard members finally emerged from the golden pillar. However, what surprised the audience was that several members' styles were somewhat outrageous!
[Senjumaru Shutara used multiple arms to play and sing for herself, warmly welcoming everyone... Tenjiro Kirinji waved flags to cheer. Oetsu Nimaiya, who had trained for over 2,000 years, kept dancing with his hands making rap-like gestures. It seemed like he was interacting with the audience as a superstar on stage!]
After seeing this bizarre scene, the audience was full of complaints.
[Lille Barro]: Is this Royal Guard? They don't seem that strong. At least they don't have much presence...
[Gerard Valkyrie]: No... You said other people came to welcome you with all this trouble—that's fine—but how can you give yourself a welcome ceremony? Do you think that's cool?
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Is their life like this? It's more colorful than ours...
[Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez]: What a decadent lifestyle. Are they just here to enjoy themselves in the Soul King Palace?
[Abarai Renji]: These Royal Guard members don't seem serious. Are they really that strong? Compared to Captain Yamamoto, they're totally different in style!
[Nimaiya Oetsu]: Hey, kid, how can you talk like that? We call this lively, understand? Do you have to look bitter and resentful all day?
[Kirinji Tenjiro]: Haha, besides strength, we also have our appearance under control, okay?
In the projection, Royal Guard's Kirinji Tenjiro said shamelessly:
["The Royal Guard leader is here! Gotei 13, how are you doing? Did you sleep well?"
After seeing this scene, even Hirako Shinji was about to complain:
"They seem quite different from my impression of Royal Guard!"
A plump lady patted his head heavily:
"Long time no see! Shinji, how are you and Hiyori doing?"
Hirako Shinji nearly fell over, very puzzled, not knowing who this was. After learning she was Kirio Hikifune... Hirako Shinji could only complain desperately:
"I can't say they're exactly the same—I can only say they have nothing to do with each other..."
On the other side, Kirinji Tenjiro also used his sky-high hair to tease:
"Oh, it's been so long! Unohana, how is the Kaidō I taught you?"
Unohana Retsu looked gentle and said very restrainedly:
"Of course I used it well!"
Kirinji Tenjiro frowned:
"Oh, is that so? But why did so many people suffer heavy casualties in this battle?"
His ruthless words made Unohana Retsu embarrassed...
Hyosube Ichibei came to smooth things over:
"Well, we haven't seen each other for so long—let's get down to business!"
Kyoraku Shunsui asked:
"I wonder if Royal Guard has something special to do?"
It seemed Royal Guard and the Gotei 13 usually didn't interfere with each other, so there was no interaction.
Hyosube Ichibei looked at Ichigo and explained solemnly:
"The purpose of our visit this time is to rebuild the Gotei 13. Ichigo Kurosaki, I will bring you to the Soul King Palace as well!"]
This news surprised the audience.
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Oh, Ichigo, you're actually going to the Soul King Palace?! Though your contribution this time is indeed great, it's truly rare to be able to go up there! After all, you're still human...
[Matsumoto Rangiku]: It seems Royal Guard still has some vision. They know to break rules appropriately.
[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Ah, what? We're actually going to the Soul King Palace? This seems to be what Aizen had been talking about—the thing he'd been dreaming of? Is this actually happening?
[Aizen Sosuke]: That's right, Ichigo Kurosaki. It seems even Royal Guard is very kind to you! But this isn't the way I want to ascend. When the time comes, I'll definitely attack directly with my own strength.
[Ichimaru Gin]: By the way, is Ichigo really qualified to go up? Though he's very powerful for a Shinigami now. However, as someone possessing various complex powers like Hollow and Quincy abilities, can the Soul King really allow such a thing?
[Kaname Tosen]: What if it's not the so-called Soul King, but our Lord Aizen who allows it?
[Suì-Fēng]: Hey, hey, hey, can you guys stop? You dare say such outrageous things?
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: Aizen, if you can really defeat the Soul King Palace, then I'll swallow my Zanpakuto.
At this moment, the appearance of these five big shots made countless people discuss!
[Hirako Shinji]: Ms. Kirio, why have you changed so much? I can hardly recognize you. I almost thought you were fake.
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Is this the Kirinji Tenjiro who's said to be at Kaidō level and stronger than the 4th Division? He does seem quite strong. But he doesn't fit my mental image at all!
[Hitsugaya Toshiro]: And they mentioned rebuilding the Gotei 13—it seems we must have suffered heavy losses, so they have no choice but to do this!
[Abarai Renji]: Yes! My captain is so badly injured—does he have to go to the Soul King Palace with them? Otherwise, it'll be very difficult to cure him. I couldn't bear to watch initially...
A new scene soon appeared on screen.
[Suì-Fēng was very dissatisfied with Royal Guard members:
"That's enough! When we suffered such heavy losses before, you were still hiding in the Soul King Palace. Now you come and talk about rebuilding the Gotei 13?"
Though Suì-Fēng's personality is a bit direct, she really spoke the thoughts of many Shinigami! What were they doing when the Quincy invaded? Didn't they even help?
Now they were playing music and singing, arriving happily. It was worlds apart from the heavy-hearted Gotei 13!
But the next moment, Kirinji Tenjiro appeared behind Suì-Fēng lightning-fast and grabbed her hand:
"Shouldn't we be the ones questioning you?"
"You call yourselves the Gotei 13, but can't you even fulfill your responsibilities?"
"Our duty as Royal Guard is to protect the Soul King Palace."
Seeing this, Suì-Fēng was stunned! What? The speed I'm most proud of... This guy is too strong, right? This speed—I think only Yoruichi is qualified to compare!]
At this moment, after the high-intensity battle scene, long-lost commentary floated by:
What fast Kirinji Tenjiro! As expected of Lightning Tenjiro.
Speed can be an assassin, and healing can be a nurse?
What's so strange? There's also a Berserker nurse next door.
Remember Kirinji's words—I'll whip Royal Guard's corpses in the future.
Let's see if you dare be so proud in the future.
Indeed, this Royal Guard is quite good at posturing, but in terms of strength... before Quincy came, they were timid, only attacking hard after Quincy left?
[When Suì-Fēng and Kirinji Tenjiro were in a stalemate, Hyosube Ichibei quickly appeared and knocked Kirinji Tenjiro to the ground!
"Okay, okay, didn't we say we'd talk later? Now let's go to the Soul King Palace and discuss!"
Senjumaru Shutara also interrupted:
"The people on the list are already here."
The people who were seriously injured in the previous battle—Rukia Kuchiki and others—all appeared in the skeletal arms behind Senjumaru.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi was very dissatisfied with this:
"Hey, how can you be so disrespectful and take our people away without saying a word?"
Unohana Retsu was also very displeased!
"No, they're all people who will lose their lives if they stay here."
"You're still not skilled enough to treat them, so I have to do it."
"Besides, you have more important responsibilities now."
Kirinji Tenjiro seemed to have hidden meaning in his words. Unohana Retsu could only show him a "kind" expression.]
Seeing this, the audience also began discussing.
[Byakuya Kuchiki]: Ah, that's us! It seems we're all people who were severely damaged in this war.
[Kuchiki Rukia]: I didn't expect I'd be injured so badly!
[Kirinji Tenjiro]: Haha, don't worry! We can heal any serious injury when we reach the Soul King Palace.
[[Ichigo Kurosaki]: Can they surpass the 4th Division's healing skills? Hard to imagine.
[Inoue Orihime]: If I were there, I wonder if I could help...
[Unohana Retsu]: After all, he was the one who taught me Kaidō, so it's understandable he's so arrogant.
[Komamura Sajin]: But you guys can go to the Soul King Palace? I'm really envious.
[Kaname Tosen]: It seems they're basically all nobles, or people related to nobles.
[Ichimaru Gin]: No, you didn't realize—this should be said... they are all related to Ichigo Kurosaki!
[Ulquiorra Cifer]: Well, they're all people arranged by Lord Aizen... Abarai Renji and Byakuya Kuchiki have fought against Ichigo, and Rukia Kuchiki is his good friend.
[Szayelaporro Granz]: What are connected people? This is what connected people look like!
[Kurosaki Isshin]: Ahem, this is public healthcare. Ichigo, you should make good use of it.
[Yhwach]: As expected, everyone who's been with Ichigo Kurosaki can become stronger.
[Aizen Sosuke]: Well, I agree with you on this, Yhwach!
After seeing himself and his friends getting special treatment again, Ichigo always felt strong déjà vu.
[Ichigo in the projection still didn't quite understand and asked:
"My injury can be cured here, right? Why do we have to go to the Soul King Palace?"
Hyosube Ichibei explained seriously that he was taking Ichigo away for other reasons...
Hearing this, Ichigo was still somewhat uneasy. What were the other reasons? Why did he always feel Hyosube Ichibei was strange and made people feel scared?]
Seeing Hyosube Ichibei and other Shinigami, Aizen's solemn expression never faded. Aizen continued thinking about what role he could play in the future.
Is there really no other conspiracy behind Ichigo's trip to the Soul King Palace? I wonder if my will has any influence on this? Ichigo is a more honest person... If he goes directly to this place, nothing good may happen. I hope nothing unexpected happens to my perfect experiment! Otherwise, I won't let these Royal Guard go!
Then, suddenly, a projection appeared from a soul communication device nearby.
[This was a device similar to a projector. Those who stayed in Hueco Mundo temporarily thought Urahara Kisuke had been killed by "J" Quilge Opie.
He, Inoue Orihime, and others greeted Ichigo cordially. And while Urahara Kisuke was speaking, a voice suddenly interrupted!
"Hey, what are you talking about? Is that Ichigo Kurosaki?"
When he heard this voice, Ichigo was also very shocked!
"No way! Why is that guy there too?"
Chad Sado and Inoue Orihime quickly made commotion to held the distractopm, as if chasing away a kitten...
Urahara Kisuke also said:
"Oops... Don't worry about those things..."
"Anyway, Kurosaki-san, we're all doing well!"
"As for what happens next, you'll have to rely on your own judgment to act!"
"I hope you think it through carefully!"
Every word was full of meaning! After saying this, he glanced at Royal Guard members with a serious face, then cut the remote video communication.
It seemed he knew very well what Ichigo was experiencing now! He understood very well what going to the Soul King Palace meant. It was really hard to say whether it was a blessing or curse for Ichigo...]
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