In the present world, late at night, Yuta sat at a desk, writing in his diary. The room he occupied was not Inoue Orihime's home. Orihime lived with Matsumoto Rangiku, while Yuta stayed with Kuchiki Rukia in a house he had rented beforehand in the present world. The room was modestly furnished: a desk, a lamp, and a few simple items.
At the desk, Yuta wrote with a pencil.
"June 30."
"It's a sunny day as always."
"Today I successfully combined the Shinigami's Shunpo, the Quincy's Hirenkyaku, the Arrancar's Sonído, and barrier techniques to develop a time-stop field."
"This field allows for a movement window of 0.2 seconds. During this span, the world appears completely still, and I alone can move."
"It may sound brief, but it is surprisingly effective."
"It can be applied to execute operations that would otherwise be impossible."
"Additionally, what would happen if Kidō techniques were merged with the 'Limitless'? If enough spiritual pressure were supplied, the amplification of Kidō might become limitless."
"This requires further study."
As he considered the possibilities, a knock came at the door. Rukia entered carrying a cup of warm water. She set it on Yuta's desk before pulling a chair close and sitting down. She adjusted her skirt against her hips as she settled into the seat.
"Why are you still working this late?" she asked quietly.
Yuta closed the diary. "It's nothing."
"Drink some hot water," Rukia said, offering him the cup. She avoided tea and coffee at night, bringing only boiled water.
She tested the heat with a gentle breath before handing it over. Watching him take a sip, she smiled faintly.
Yuta slipped an arm lightly across her waist. Rukia leaned against his chest like a small animal seeking warmth until she found a position she was comfortable with.
"Let's sleep together."
"No," Rukia said quickly, her cheeks flushed. She pressed a hand against his chest in a feigned attempt to push him away.
"Haha, that's not up to you."
"Ah-!"
Yuta lifted her easily, and with a soft cry she wrapped her arms instinctively behind his neck before he set her on the bed. He followed her down, switching off the lamp with a short snap.
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The next day, Yuta entered the woods to test new Kidō applications. During his practice, a familiar spiritual pressure approached.
Ichigo Kurosaki appeared, though his reiatsu carried a chaotic fluctuation.
"It's Kurosaki. What do you need to discuss with me?" Yuta asked, lowering his hand.
Ichigo stood before him, his expression unsettled as he recalled what he had witnessed the prior day. Grimmjow's strength had been overwhelming in his eyes, yet Yuta had subdued him with ease. The contrast weighed heavily on him.
Yuta waited. Ichigo finally spoke.
"...I want to completely control my Hollow powers. Please guide me, Yuta-san."
The plea carried hesitation. Ichigo did not know whether Yuta had mastery over Hollowfication, but the aura of strength and mystery Yuta gave off reminded him of Urahara Kisuke-one who knew far more than he revealed.
Yuta considered for a long moment. He too felt interest in Hollow powers. He had observed Ichigo's Hollow form once before, but had not been able to extract enough understanding from a single encounter. Multiple opportunities could make future analysis possible.
What concerned Yuta was the loss of control that plagued Hollow wielders. Hollows corroded the heart with instinct to devour and destroy. That same instinct carried tremendous power but at severe risk.
Still, he gave his answer. "Let's visit the Visoreds."
They soon arrived at an abandoned warehouse that served as the Visoreds' base in the present world. Inside, the atmosphere was casual as several members passed the time in their own ways.
"When will Kuna return? I'm starving already. Buying a lunch box shouldn't take this long," Aikawa Love said as he flipped through a comic, his large afro and strange glasses giving him the look of a laid-back veteran.
"Why don't you cook something, Hiyori?" Hirako Shinji asked, resting his chin in his palm.
"Are you nuts? Why should I cook? And even if I did, I wouldn't share it with you," Sarugaki Hiyori snapped immediately, irritation clear in her voice.
"Aikawa, want to listen to something new?" toribashi Rōjūrō asked as he strummed lightly on his instrument.
"Ahaha, this new weekly comic's hilarious. Want me to read it to you?" Love added, absorbed in the pages.
Nearby, Muguruma Kensei lifted weights. "Lisa, it's your turn today, isn't it?"
Yadōmaru Lisa didn't look up from her manga. "I'm reading." She held the colored volume close, flipping pages with focus, her eyes fixed on the art of buxom heroines far removed from her own more modest form.
Across the warehouse, Sarugaki Hiyori lashed out with a kick at Hirako Shinji. "Why didn't you bring Kurosaki yourself today? Go drag him here."
Shinji picked his nose idly. "I already told him. He doesn't want to join us yet-he thinks of himself only as a Shinigami."
The sharpness in Hiyori's expression faltered briefly. "I hate Shinigami." Her voice carried weight from memories of the past.
"Yeah... I know," Shinji said quietly. A hundred years of resentment lingered in their group's history, and for Hiyori in particular it was heavier than most.
She had lost her parents young and treated Hikifune Kirio as a surrogate mother. When Hikifune was promoted to the Royal Guard, Hiyori had been left behind again. And the betrayal she associated with Urahara Kisuke only deepened her bitterness-he was someone she saw as a commander who gambled with others' lives while staying behind himself.
Before their thoughts could settle further, a sudden and oppressive reiatsu descended over the warehouse.
Conversation stopped at once as every head turned in unison.
"This reiatsu..." someone muttered.
The gathered Visoreds froze in tension.
"Is a strong enemy about to show up?" Muguruma Kensei asked sharply, his grip tightening on the weights in his hands.
"No matter who it is, we'll crush them if they challenge us," Hiyori said, her eyes fixed forward. She brushed her thumb across her mouth and prepared herself.
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