...The spiritual pressure on 'Yoruichi' had become incredibly sinister, and combined with the mask on her face, she looked just like a real Hollow!
Shiba Isshin immediately recalled the charges that led to Yoruichi and the others being exiled.
Yoruichi's charge was rescuing Urahara Kisuke in front of the Central 46, while Urahara was involved in an extremely sinister experiment—
The Hollowfication experiment!
Decades ago, Urahara Kisuke had conducted this sinister experiment on several captain-level Shinigami, causing the Soul Society to lose multiple captains and vice-captains in one fell swoop!
Now, looking at the mask on 'Yoruichi's' face, he couldn't help but say in a deep voice:
"Is this... Hollowfication?"
"You know quite a lot, don't you?" 'Yoruichi' still had one hand pressed against her face, and in the next instant, she appeared right in front of Shiba Isshin!
Shiba Isshin was still reeling from the shock of 'Yoruichi's' sudden appearance and her Hollowfication, and for a moment, he couldn't react to her attack!
'Yoruichi' threw a punch, and Shiba Isshin hurriedly blocked, but he only managed to place the hilt of his sword in front of his chest.
Boom!
Spiritual pressure erupted explosively, and Isshin's body was sent flying dozens of meters away.
"Three days from now, come back to this same spot to pick up Rukia. Don't worry, I won't do anything to her."
After saying this, 'Yoruichi' deactivated her Hollowfication. The mask on her face disappeared, and then she vanished from the area, taking the unconscious Rukia with her.
"Damn it!"
Shiba Isshin watched as 'Yoruichi' disappeared, unable to hold back a furious curse.
This person really seemed to be Yoruichi. Other than her, who else could possess such incredible speed?
He quickly tried to sense 'Yoruichi's' spiritual pressure, but at this point, he could no longer detect anything.
He returned to the Shinigami camp, and by the time he got back, the other Shinigami seemed to have just realized what had happened.
"Was that just now..."
Rangiku's eyes widened as she saw her captain return, and she said in disbelief, "Was that a Shinigami? I... think I've seen her before."
Rangiku had been a Shinigami for quite some time, having become one shortly after Gin joined the Gotei 13.
So, she was aware of the Hollowfication incident that had erupted in the Soul Society back then.
She...
Seemed to have seen that woman before!
"I never expected this incident to involve her. It seems that strange bull-headed Hollow must also be their doing."
Shiba Isshin said with regret.
He had actually let Rukia be taken by the enemy!
Rukia was a subordinate that Kaien valued highly. Now, with Kaien's fate unknown, he couldn't even protect his subordinate!
"Who was that person just now?"
Zaraki Kenpachi had also returned at this point, as Stark had already left.
After Haruki took Rukia away, Stark no longer had a reason to stay.
The distance between their current location and the ruins where White was located was still considerable. Without Rukia, they might not be able to accurately pinpoint White's location.
By the time they actually reached the ruins, it wouldn't be too late to intervene.
Moreover, at this point, they might not even be interested in investigating further.
So, before leaving, Haruki had sent a message to Stark, telling him there was no need to continue fighting.
As expected, Shiba Isshin immediately said, "This incident has already gone beyond our control, beyond the Soul Society's control. We can't continue pursuing this."
"What are you talking about?" Zaraki Kenpachi said coldly. "I came here to fight that bull-headed Hollow. Don't ruin my fun!"
"Don't be foolish! This incident involves Urahara Kisuke. That guy is far more dangerous than any bull-headed Hollow! No, it's possible that the bull-headed Hollow and that strange masked Hollow from earlier are both his doing!"
"I never expected that after being exiled, he would hide in Hueco Mundo and continue his sinister experiments here!"
Shiba Isshin said in a deep voice, "He's taken Rukia now, and who knows what he plans to do with her. In this situation, your reckless advance will only get everyone killed!"
"So, is that all?" Zaraki Kenpachi said, completely unfazed.
Isshin was instantly angered. "You really want to fight, huh? Fine, once we're back in the Soul Society, I'll fight you!"
Zaraki Kenpachi's eyes lit up, and a look of joy appeared on his face. He shouted:
"Ha! I've been wanting to fight you for a long time. Let's see if you nobles are any different to cut down than the trash I usually fight!"
"Then come back to the Soul Society with me! We need to put the bull-headed Hollow aside for now and report Urahara Kisuke's presence in Hueco Mundo first!"
If it were just him and Zaraki Kenpachi, he wouldn't mind accompanying the guy in continuing to fight in Hueco Mundo.
But he had brought many subordinates with him. The madmen of the 11th Division might not care about life and death, but he couldn't gamble with the lives of his own subordinates!
"Then let's go back."
"Not yet. Wait three more days. During these three days, we won't search for the bull-headed Hollow. Once Rukia returns, we'll head back to the Soul Society immediately!"
Of course, Shiba Isshin wasn't sure if 'Yoruichi's' words could be trusted.
Although she had said she would return Rukia in three days, who knew if she would actually follow through?
Or was there some kind of trap waiting for them?
So, they couldn't let their guard down. They had to be prepared for battle at any moment.
...
Regardless of what these people were thinking, Haruki had already brought the unconscious Rukia back to the ruins.
The closer they got to the ruins, the more restless Rukia became.
It was as if some kind of power was gradually awakening within her.
This power felt very similar to White's.
Could it be that the original White was being stimulated by the spiritual pressure of the second-generation White?
Haruki felt a surge of excitement. He believed that Dark Rukia would emerge under these circumstances.
"Is she... your goal?"
At this moment, Stark had also returned. He looked at Haruki and asked.
Haruki had already reverted to his original form. He gently placed Rukia next to White's cocoon, watching as her body trembled violently.
He stared intently at Rukia, sensing the changes in her spiritual pressure, and couldn't help but smile as he said, "She's going to surprise you."
Boom!
As soon as Haruki finished speaking, Rukia's body erupted with spiritual pressure—a red spiritual pressure, mixed with thick streaks of black and purple!
After the spiritual pressure explosion, Rukia's body and clothing underwent a transformation.
Dark Rukia...
Had appeared!
Rukia, who had been unconscious, instantly opened her eyes. Her Zanpakutō had transformed into a massive scythe, and she swung it directly at Haruki!
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