After completing all the preparations, Kisuke Urahara began guiding Isshin Shiba as he poured all of his Reiatsu into Masaki's body.
As the final trace of his Reiatsu was exhausted, the Hollow power inside Masaki was successfully suppressed completely.
Seeing that Isshin Shiba's spiritual body looked as though it might disperse at any moment, Urahara hurriedly took out the Gigai he had just created and transferred Isshin's spiritual body into it.
"Phew…"
After finishing everything, Kisuke Urahara let out a breath of relief.
"It's finally done!"
Kisuke Urahara wiped the sweat from his forehead, then looked at Isshin and Masaki beside him.
A relieved smile appeared on his face.
"Miss Masaki, how do you feel now?" Urahara asked.
Masaki slowly opened her eyes and looked at Kisuke Urahara, gratitude flashing in them.
"Thank you, Mr. Geta Hat. Without your help, I probably would have…"
"You don't need to thank me. The person you should thank is Isshin," Kisuke Urahara reminded her.
"I merely provided the method. He was the one who transferred all of his Reiatsu to you, allowing you to return to normal."
"I know, but I still have to thank you, Mr. Geta Hat," Masaki nodded.
"Uh, my name is Kisuke Urahara. Miss Masaki, you can just call me Urahara."
Being called "Mr. Geta Hat" over and over made him feel a little awkward!
At that moment, Isshin Shiba, who was standing nearby, also recovered.
He looked at Kisuke Urahara, his heart filled with gratitude.
"Thank you, Urahara. If you hadn't been here, I really don't know what I would have done."
Isshin looked at Kisuke Urahara gratefully as he spoke.
"No need to be so polite, Isshin. I'm quite happy I was able to help you."
Kisuke smiled.
As a scientist, being able to put his own research to use was rather satisfying.
"However, I still want to understand your current condition. How do you feel now?" Kisuke asked with concern.
"My whole body feels weak. Losing power really doesn't feel good."
Isshin frowned, a pained expression appearing on his face.
He realized that his power had already been stripped away, but he still tried hard to remain calm.
Then Isshin turned his head and looked at Kazuma.
"Kisuke? Haven't I already lost all of my Shinigami powers? How can I still see Captain Kazuma?" He asked in confusion.
Kisuke Urahara laughed proudly.
"Ahem! That is my masterpiece! This Gigai is the latest version I developed. It carries a small amount of Reiatsu on its own. So even if you have lost your Shinigami powers, you can still see Shinigami and Hollows."
Isshin widened his eyes in surprise, greatly shocked by Urahara's invention.
He could not help sighing.
"You really are a genius, Urahara! This Gigai is practically a miracle."
"Uncle Isshin, thank you!" Masaki said with tears of gratitude.
"To save me, you actually gave up your Shinigami powers. I really don't know how I can repay you!"
Her eyes were wet, and tears looked as if they might fall at any moment.
After saying this, she bowed deeply to Isshin, expressing her sincerest thanks.
Isshin hurriedly helped Masaki up and looked at her with concern.
"Masaki, don't say that. I should be the one thanking you. Without your help, I would have died at that Hollow's hands long ago. I was the one who dragged you into this and caused you to suffer Hollow corruption. I am the one who should apologize."
His eyes were filled with guilt and self-blame, as if he had committed some enormous mistake.
Masaki gently shook her head and smiled to comfort him.
"Uncle Isshin, this wasn't your fault. Earlier, we were both fighting to protect each other. I'm also very lucky to have met such a kind Shinigami like you."
Isshin nodded, moved by her words.
He knew very well that Masaki was a kind Quincy girl.
Even after knowing that Shinigami and Quincy were sworn enemies, she had still acted without hesitation to save him.
At that moment, the two looked at each other, their hearts filled with gratitude and respect.
The distance between them seemed to close considerably, and a special feeling quietly began to grow in their hearts.
"Masaki! It's already quite late. I'll take you home first."
Masaki Kurosaki looked at Isshin, Kazuma, Kisuke and the black cat
She understood that they probably still had matters to discuss, so she smiled and shook her head.
"Thank you, but there's no need. I feel better than ever right now, so going home shouldn't be a problem. You should deal with the remaining matters first. Don't worry about me."
She raised her head slightly and looked at Isshin.
"See you tomorrow."
After saying that, she turned and prepared to leave.
"Masaki…"
Isshin still wanted to persuade her, but Masaki raised her hand and stopped him.
"Don't worry. I won't push myself, of I feel unwell on the way, I'll find somewhere to rest."
Masak turned back and gave him a gentle smile, then continued walking out of the shop.
Watching her gradually disappear into the distance, Isshin helplessly sighed, then turned to look at Kazuma.
Now that Masaki had gone home, Isshin urgently wanted to know everything that had happened.
"Captain Kazuma! Please explain this to me. Why did you appear here? And what about Urahara?"
Kazuma first laid out the reality before him.
"Isshin, have you considered this? As a captain of the Gotei 13, you transferred your Shinigami powers to a Quincy. That is a capital offense."
Isshin gave a bitter smile.
He had not expected Kazuma to seize that point and turn the tables on him.
Kazuma looked at everyone with a half-smile.
"And as the captain of the Seventh Division, do you think I should arrest all of you, or not?"
Kisuke Urahara raised his small fan and covered his mouth.
"Oh my. Is Captain Kazuma planning to turn against us now?"
After saying this, he and Yoruichi immediately became vigilant.
Isshin, who had lost his Shinigami powers, could only stand aside and watch.
The atmosphere in the room instantly became strange, as if a major battle might erupt in the very next second.
Seeing them acting as if they were facing a great enemy, Kazuma burst into laughter.
"Don't be nervous. I'm just teasing you."
When Urahara and the others heard this, they all let out sighs of relief, afraid that Kazuma might suddenly attack.
"However, regarding Isshin's Shinigami powers, we really do need to discuss this properly."
Kazuma put away his smile and spoke seriously.
"After all, this involves Soul Society's laws."
Kisuke Urahara nodded.
"Yes, this matter is indeed rather troublesome. But Isshin did it to save Masaki. There were understandable circumstances."
Yoruichi licked her paw and chimed in.
"In any case, I agree with what Isshin did. Why don't we think of a way to resolve this together?"
Kazuma took out his small sake flask and shook it.
"I do have a solution! But are you really going to make me stand here while I talk? My sake is already finished."
Kisuke Urahara and the others were speechless for a moment.
Then Urahara called toward the inner room,
"Tessai-san! Please prepare some sake. We need to have a proper discussion with Captain Kazuma."
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