The Shihōin clan, one of the Five Great Noble Houses of the Soul Society, has stood tall like Mount Everest for thousands of years since the Soul King forged the realm with absolute power. Known for possessing countless divine weapons and secret treasures—earning the name "Heaven-Blessed Armory Division"—the Shihōin family has always been revered, though no one has ever seen its true heights...
Within this ancient estate that has stood for over a millennium, there exists a courtyard treated like a forbidden zone. Servants and subordinates of the Shihōin family dare not speak of it, and only a handful have ever stepped inside. Legend says a secret treasure capable of annihilating the entire Soul Society is sealed within.
Today, beside this restricted courtyard, two youths stood—a boy and a girl. The boy had pale skin, short light-yellow hair, and looked lazy and sleepy, yet his good looks couldn't be hidden. The girl, with dusky skin and noble purple short hair, appeared dignified yet carried a valiant aura—almost tomboyish.
"Yoruichi, why did you call me to your place?"
The laid-back, yellow-haired boy asked the girl casually.
"Idiot, Kisuke Urahara! Didn't I promise to show you the greatest secret treasure of the Shihōin family—the legendary weapon that could destroy the Soul Society?"
The girl's name was Shihōin Yoruichi, current head of the grand Shihōin house. She had used her authority to bring the outsider, Kisuke Urahara, into this forbidden ground.
Gulp—Urahara swallowed nervously. Though burning with curiosity, reason still lingered.
"The Shihōin's greatest secret treasure? Is it really okay to let an outsider like me see something like that?"
"Oh? So you don't want to see it?" Yoruichi smirked. "You should've said so earlier. It's rare for me to lose a bet and want to grant your wish. But if you're not interested, let's just leave."
"I'm sorry! I was wrong! Please, bless these humble eyes!"
Kisuke immediately bowed in apology, unable to resist his curiosity.
"Now that's more like it~"
"As for whether you can see it—don't worry! It's totally fine. I think he'll like you."
"He?"
Kisuke raised an eyebrow, feeling something off.
"Ahaha…" Yoruichi chuckled awkwardly, knowing Kisuke had sensed something. She grabbed his arm and dragged him toward the large gate. "Just go in and you'll understand."
Click.
With a gentle push, Yoruichi opened the gate to the courtyard—the place said to house a weapon that could destroy the Soul Society.
"Wait… That's it?" Kisuke frowned as he saw how easily the so-called sealed gate was opened. He couldn't help but suspect this might be another of Yoruichi's tricks. After all, she had rejected his requests to see the secret treasure many times, yet suddenly agreed this time? Something wasn't adding up.
"Yoruichi, you're not tricking me again, are you?"
"What are you saying, Kisuke? When have I ever lied to you?"
Yoruichi smacked Kisuke hard on the shoulder, frustrated.
"Ow! That hurt, Yoruichi!" Kisuke grimaced in pain. "Alright, alright—I believe you."
"Hmph, good. Then go in!" Yoruichi crossed her arms, satisfied. "But before you do, be prepared. It might shock you."
"Shock me?"
Kisuke didn't get her meaning and stepped inside the courtyard.
BOOM!
The moment he stepped in, his body felt heavy. His lazy demeanor vanished, replaced by sharp, blade-like eyes.
"Spiritual pressure… Unbelievable spiritual pressure! I feel like I'm underwater—I can barely breathe, let alone move!"
Sweat beaded on Kisuke's forehead, his body trembling.
"Hahaha…"
"Now you know why I didn't let you come before, huh? Feels awful, doesn't it?" Yoruichi looked smug.
"Hey, hey, hey!"
"What kind of secret treasure is hidden in the Shihōin clan?!"
Kisuke's eyes sparkled with curiosity. He was more eager than ever to uncover the truth.
"Sōgo! Your sister's here!"
Yoruichi smiled at Kisuke and then shouted into the courtyard.
"Sis? You came to see me again?"
"What did you bring me this time? Did you bring that fun thing I asked you to grab from the human world?"
With that, a white-haired boy burst out of the house. His skin and hair were snow-white, and his most distinct feature—his eyes—were covered in black cloth for reasons unknown.
"Hahaha…"
"No, I didn't bring that, but I did bring a hug full of big sister love!"
Yoruichi laughed and wrapped the boy in a warm embrace.
"Huh? I don't want a hug from big sis…"
The boy stood frozen in disappointment, shaking his head.
"This your brother? You two really do look alike!" Kisuke said, eyeing them closely.
"My little brother has albinism," Yoruichi explained. "He didn't inherit our Shihōin family's iconic bronze skin or noble purple hair. Honestly, we were a bit disappointed."
She continued to rub his head affectionately.
"Anyway, get to know each other. This is Kisuke Urahara—I've mentioned him to you. And this," she turned back to Kisuke, "is my real younger brother: Yūshirō Shihōin."
"Nice to meet you. I'm your sister's friend," Kisuke said with a smile, reaching out his hand.
"Oh? So you're the Kisuke Urahara my sister always talks about. I wish I could see what you look like—you must be handsome, huh?"
Yūshirō seemed to study Kisuke even through the blindfold, his voice thoughtful.
"But good looks alone aren't enough to marry into the Shihōin family, bastard~" Suddenly, Yūshirō sweet tone turned menacing. With the sinister air of a true antagonist, he added, "Strength is what matters—strength!"
In that moment, Yūshirō Shihōin became the classic villain—the overprotective little brother of the noble lady, ready to challenge the male lead. Fierce, dangerous… unforgettable.