"This matter really requires your help."
Haruki pondered for a moment. That guy, White, had no sense of restraint at all. During his evolution, he had emitted a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation.
Although his current location was relatively concealed, if this spiritual energy continued to be released, it would eventually attract Hollows or Shinigami.
He wondered if he would also be like this when he underwent pupation after acquiring White's soul abilities...
If too many powerful Hollows or Shinigami were indeed attracted, then he alone would indeed be unable to handle it. Having Stark stay here was the best option.
Stark nodded, looking at White and asking, "What state has he entered?"
He had never heard of a Hollow transforming like this.
Although White was already strange—his spiritual pressure was undoubtedly that of a Hollow, but his fighting style was very close to that of a Shinigami, which was very peculiar.
But becoming like this was still beyond Stark's comprehension.
He could feel that in this state, White's spiritual pressure was increasing, both in quality and quantity.
"Just as Menos Grande evolve from Gillian to Adjuchas, and from Adjuchas to Vasto Lorde, Bai's evolution is even more diverse."
"Besides such major advancements, there can also be evolutions within each tier, each significantly enhancing various abilities."
Haruki explained to Stark, "If he can continue to evolve, he might even become stronger than you."
"Is that so..."
Upon hearing that he might become stronger than himself, Stark showed no sign of dissatisfaction, only asking again, "How long will this take?"
"I'm not sure, let's wait and see." After saying this, Haruki walked up to the cocoon and began to observe it carefully.
The white cocoon continuously released waves of spiritual energy, each stronger than the last.
If he were to acquire this ability in the future and undergo evolution with similar phenomena, he would need to find a secluded place for his evolution.
Otherwise, wouldn't it be like a public execution?
Since he didn't know how long he would have to wait, Haruki simply sat down and continued telling stories to Lilynette.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and White was still in the cocoon, with no sign of when he would emerge.
And this ruin did not remain peaceful. Today, Haruki sensed the spiritual pressure of a Shinigami.
Previously, some weak Hollows had arrived, but they were all scared off by Stark's spiritual pressure. However, now that Shinigami had come, they would not easily retreat.
The combined spiritual pressures of White and Stark were like a bright signal indicating the presence of an incredibly powerful Hollow here.
If nothing unexpected happened, that guy Kenpachi Zaraki would definitely come.
"If I'm not mistaken, it's the captain of the 11th Division, Kenpachi Zaraki, the one with an eye patch. Just keep him occupied, but remember, do not engage in a real fight with him." Seeing that Stark seemed ready to move, Haruki quickly reminded him.
"?" Stark frowned, "What do you mean?"
What did he mean by not engaging in a real fight?
"It's hard to explain in a few words, but Kenpachi Zaraki is a strange man. There's no benefit in fighting him."
Kenpachi Zaraki was the kind of opponent who becomes stronger the more you fight him. Unless you are stronger than him even after he fully unleashes his power, there's no point in clashing with him.
Although Stark was puzzled, he didn't ask further and disappeared from Haruki's sight with a Sonido.
Haruki also needed to make some preparations.
He couldn't let others recognize him.
Since coming to Hueco Mundo, he hadn't been wearing a Shinigami shihakushō but had changed into the future Hueco Mundo uniform—a white coat, long pants, and black boots.
However, just changing clothes wasn't enough. Not wearing a shihakushō doesn't mean others wouldn't recognize you. It's not that simple.
But Haruki possessed the ability of "Similar Appearance," allowing him to transform into anyone else's appearance, even confuse spiritual pressures, and he also had the ability to Hollowfy.
Any of these abilities could help him hide his identity.
Although his Hollowfication time wasn't very long yet, he could still wear a mask to hide himself in critical moments.
Moreover, the entire ruin was now saturated with the spiritual pressures of White and Stark, making his own presence undetectable.
Unless he exposed himself, which, of course, was inevitable. This time, he wouldn't just stand by and watch.
After Stark and Lilynette disappeared, he leaped up to get a view of the Shinigami's direction from above.
"Isn't that Ikkaku and Yumichika? It seems they've successfully rejoined their squad."
From above, he could see the scene below clearly, spotting Madarame Ikkaku and Ayasegawa Yumichika within the 11th Division's ranks.
However, he hadn't seen Renji yet.
Therefore, Rukia in the squad looked somewhat anxious.
"I need to find a way... to make Rukia get separated."
Because he was very curious about what Dark Rukia was, Haruki focused more of his attention on Rukia.
But even if Stark could keep Kenpachi Zaraki and Shiba Isshin, two captains, occupied, taking Rukia away from the remaining Shinigami was no simple task.
"Troublesome..."
Haruki was thinking about whose appearance he should take using the "Similar Appearance" ability.
This ability had a condition: he must have seen or even touched the person to mimic their appearance; he couldn't just imagine someone out of thin air.
Hmm...
He couldn't transform into a Shinigami from the Seireitei, as others would easily recognize him as a fake.
People like Aizen, Gin, and Tōsen were even more unsuitable. Well... actually, Aizen might not be a bad choice.
Aizen had Kyōka Suigetsu, so he could use Kyōka Suigetsu to freely change his appearance.
Since these people had already been affected by Kyōka Suigetsu, using a bit of Aizen's image shouldn't be a big problem.
But doing so would consume an enormous amount of spiritual energy.
Not only would he need to maintain the "Similar Appearance," but also the disguise of Kyōka Suigetsu, which meant he couldn't maintain it for long.
So, he could only think of someone outside the Seireitei, and the person he transformed into had to be a strong individual...
Baraggan?
Szayelaporro?
Neliel?
These three were quite good choices; they were Vasto Lorde-level Hollows, fully capable of abducting Rukia.
But just as he was about to choose Baraggan, he suddenly stopped because he had a more interesting idea.
"I'll have to borrow your reputation, 'Goddess of Flash' Yoruichi Shihōin..."
With a mischievous smile, he activated the ability "Similar Appearance."
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