Haruki's body began to change.
First, his skin tone darkened, then his figure became more slender, and even his chest swelled into two mounds.
The "Similar Appearance" ability had no gender restrictions, allowing Haruki to directly mimic a female.
If he wanted, he could even transform his clothes into Yoruichi's Onmitsukidō uniform or a bodysuit, but there was no need.
This was also the first time he used the "Similar Appearance" ability to take on a female form, and he curiously poked at his new body.
"Don't blame me, Miss Yoruichi. It's your fault for not contributing any favorability points."
Haruki chuckled, planning to throw more dirt on Yoruichi and Urahara Kisuke.
Currently, Urahara and his group weren't desperate enough. To gain their favorability points, he needed to rescue them from a dire situation.
But forcing someone as clever as Urahara into a corner was quite difficult.
However, it didn't matter. He could simply take on their appearance and cause trouble, letting the Soul Society figure out how to deal with Urahara and his group.
After all, even the smartest scholar can't argue with unreasonable authority. No matter how clever Urahara is, when faced with the irrational Central 46, he'd have no choice but to flee.
Adding fuel to the fire, he could ensure their punishment was even harsher. When their situation became truly dire, he'd step in to help them. That way, he should be able to earn more favorability points, right?
Urahara might be hard to predict, but Yoruichi's favorability should definitely increase.
The one who frames you knows better than anyone how innocent you are.
But so what?
I just enjoy doing this.
Haruki felt he was becoming more and more like a villain, undoubtedly influenced by Aizen.
Am I a villain?
Yes, I am!
Haruki was clear about his self-perception. He knew that if his actions were exposed, he'd be condemned by many, and his current friends would never forgive him.
But he had already acquired their abilities, and he always needed to move forward to obtain new ones.
To make new friends, he had to sacrifice some old ones. Once he became a god, he could alter the past, present, and future at will.
Thinking carefully, Tsukishima Shūkurō could change the past, so his soul ability must also be related to altering the past. If he could acquire that ability, any mistakes he made now could be corrected in the future.
Therefore, at this moment, Haruki decided to take on Yoruichi's appearance.
Moreover, Yoruichi's speed was incredibly fast, allowing her to snatch Rukia's body from the midst of an army.
He could have also transformed into Urahara Kisuke, but Haruki felt Yoruichi's speed made her a safer choice.
Urahara's main strengths were his intelligence and spiritual pressure, but transforming didn't mean he'd inherit those traits, so there was no need.
Boom!
The second after he transformed into Yoruichi, a massive explosion occurred in the distance on the sands of reishi, sending a large amount of white sand flying into the air.
"That was fast. They've already started fighting?"
Haruki murmured.
...
"Hey, is this the right place?"
Kenpachi Zaraki led a large group of Shinigami forward, turning to Shiba Isshin beside him to ask.
"With such obvious spiritual pressure, you should really work on your tracking skills," Shiba Isshin sighed.
However, the spiritual pressure ahead wasn't very clear. Instead, it was overwhelmingly strong, but spread out over a wide area, creating a hazy sense of spiritual energy across the entire region.
"Rukia, are you sure that guy is here?"
Isshin turned to ask Rukia behind him.
Rukia's inclusion in the expedition to Hueco Mundo had an important reason.
She had once encountered that bull-headed Hollow and could recognize its spiritual pressure!
Otherwise, their expedition in Hueco Mundo would be like searching for a needle in a haystack, with no clear target.
In fact, the spiritual pressures of the first-generation White and the second-generation White were different. But because the first-generation White was now inside Rukia, she had a very vague sense of the second-generation White.
Especially when the latter actively released a powerful spiritual pressure, Rukia could more easily detect his presence.
"Yes, it's definitely in this direction."
"It seems that guy has companions," Isshin said. "Although it's a bit vague, I can still sense that the massive spiritual pressure ahead is coming from two different Hollows."
"Let me make this clear," Zaraki suddenly declared loudly. "The others don't matter, but that bull-headed Hollow is my prey!"
"Got it, got it," Isshin said, looking exasperated. "But if you don't want anyone else taking your prey, you'd better finish the fight quickly."
"And…"
At this point, Isshin suddenly stopped. He sharply turned his gaze forward, his voice lowering as he said, "Battle isn't just about one person's intentions."
As soon as he finished speaking, he looked ahead, where a figure had appeared at some unknown time.
So fast!
The Shinigami widened their eyes because they couldn't detect when this person had appeared!
Not just them—even Kenpachi Zaraki hadn't noticed when this person had arrived!
Shiba Isshin had sensed it, but the other's speed was still astonishing. This guy…
Troublesome!
Since he didn't know the other's strength—
Stark had rarely encountered Shinigami captains, and combined with Haruki's earlier words, he had come to view Shinigami captains as beings like Aizen.
Of course, he didn't sense the same level of power from these two as he had from Aizen.
But regardless, Stark remained cautious as he approached.
Thus, when he arrived, he had already released his Resurrección, merging with Lilynette.
He appeared before the Shinigami, speaking in a calm tone, "Could I trouble you…"
"To stop advancing further?"
Shiba Isshin immediately grew wary, carefully observing Stark, one hand already resting on his Zanpakutō.
"Who are you?"
He hadn't expected such a strange existence in Hueco Mundo.
The spiritual pressure emanating from him indicated he was a Hollow, but why didn't he have a mask on his face?
"Interesting."
But before Stark could respond, Kenpachi Zaraki's face broke into a wild grin. He leapt forward, slashing directly at Stark!
"Who cares who you are! If you're blocking the way, then you're an enemy, right?"
"This idiot!"
Shiba Isshin couldn't help but mutter. Their target wasn't this guy. Wouldn't it be better to quickly take down that bull-headed Hollow and return to the Soul Society?
Why go out of their way to make trouble for themselves? And this guy clearly wasn't someone to be trifled with!
...
[Check Out My Patreon for 30+ Extra Chapters!!!]
[p.a.t.r.e.o.n.com/rosewhisky]