Hearing Kyōraku Callum, Nelliel put a finger to her lips, deep in thought.
Soon, she exclaimed happily,
"Of course I trust Callum!
Being with him feels safe and happy! Especially in his arms; it's so warm!"
They were now far from the main group. Madarame Ikkaku and the others were curious but didn't ask.
This Hueco Mundo rescue mission was not only led by Kyōraku Callum but also orchestrated by him; they didn't question his actions.
Ashido Kanō, returning to a Shinigami group for the first time in a long time, remained quiet.
As they neared the edge of the Great Forest of Menos, he hesitated.
"So," Kyōraku Callum said, meeting Nelliel's gaze with sincerity. "Nelliel, will you come with me?"
"Um, where?" Nelliel, still confused, pointed at Dondochakka and the others. "Can we take Dondochakka, Pesche, and Bawabawa with us?"
Immediately, Dondochakka and Pesche vehemently protested.
"No, Nelliel! We absolutely cannot leave with the Shinigami!" Dondochakka cried, nearly in tears.
"Shinigami live in a place full of terrifying beings! We'll be torn apart!"
Pesche, ignoring the danger to Kyōraku Callum, focused on protecting Nelliel.
Their purpose was to guard her; protecting Nelliel was their reason for existence.
This was why they desperately tried to prevent Nelliel from leaving with Kyōraku Callum.
"Callum, is what Dondochakka said true?" Nelliel was torn between her longtime protectors and Kyōraku Callum, whom she cherished.
"You two seem to know a lot," Kyōraku Callum sighed. "But don't worry, I'm not taking you to Soul Society. That place is too dangerous for you."
Dondochakka and Pesche stopped their cries, looking at Kyōraku Callum in confusion.
"Where, then?"
Kyōraku Callum's gaze deepened as he looked towards the assembled Shinigami.
"The World of the Living."
He was still responsible for travel between Hueco Mundo and Soul Society.
Dondochakka and Pesche respected Nelliel's choice and trusted Kyōraku Callum.
After all, he'd killed Nnoitra; there was nothing to fear.
He could easily take Nelliel by force, but his respect for her decision put them at ease.
Under everyone's gaze, Kyōraku Callum chanted the Kidō incantation for transportation and activated the device developed by the Technical Development Bureau.
Immense spiritual pressure filled the surrounding area.
Sensing this, the nearby Hollows fled, remembering the nightmare this spiritual pressure represented.
After a flash of blinding light, a Senkaimon appeared.
"Yumichika, lead the way. Ashido, stay in the center. Madarame Ikkaku, bring up the rear," Kyōraku Callum instructed efficiently.
Soon, only Madarame Ikkaku, Kyōraku Callum, and Nelliel's group remained.
"Callum, are you taking them back to Soul Society?" Madarame Ikkaku hesitated before asking.
Kyōraku Callum's expression was calm.
"Of course not. As Hollows, Nelliel and the others would be destroyed in Soul Society. I'll leave them on the white sands before departing."
Madarame Ikkaku's expression was strange, but he didn't press further.
"Then, see you in Soul Society!"
The Senkaimon closed, leaving Kyōraku Callum alone in Hueco Mundo.
"Dondochakka, put Bawabawa away," Kyōraku Callum instructed. "Let's leave this godforsaken place."
Once again, Kidō light appeared in the darkness. Unlike the Senkaimon, Kyōraku Callum chose a Garganta this time.
A void of darkness opened in the ripped space.
He held Nelliel close.
"Stay close, don't get lost. Our destination: the World of the Living, Karakura Town!"
Karakura Town, World of the Living.
The Garganta opened on the outskirts of Karakura Town.
Kyōraku Callum didn't want to attract attention, but he still spotted several Hollows hunting nearby.
Hadō #4: Byakurai!
The seemingly weak lightning crackled with immense spiritual pressure, instantly reducing the Hollows to ash.
"Follow me," Kyōraku Callum said, determining their direction. "I've prepared a suitable place for you."
Nelliel and her group saw the World of the Living for the first time, marveling at the tall buildings and bustling crowds.
Kyōraku Callum sensed any spiritual pressure, instantly performing Konsō on any stray souls and purifying any Hollows.
They didn't encounter any Karakura Town Shinigami—probably just luck.
Urahara Shop.
Urahara Kisuke and Nelliel stared at each other, as if reading each other's minds. Dondochakka and Pesche knelt quietly, not daring to move.
Three Captain-level powerhouses were gathered in a small shop.
Even another Espada wouldn't dare act up here.
After a long moment, Urahara Kisuke sighed, shifting his gaze. "Callum, you've really given me a huge problem this time!"
His expression was bitter.
He regretted helping Kyōraku Callum.
If he hadn't meddled, he wouldn't have attracted so much trouble.
He was, after all, a wanted fugitive from Soul Society, living in hiding.
"Mr. Urahara, you're being too formal," Kyōraku Callum said.
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