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Without a doubt, this was Yoruichi and Kisuke's secluded residence in the World of the Living. It looked no different from the outside and there was no Spiritual Pressure fluctuation at all, but the two characters "Urahara" on it made Ye Yang very certain.

Only he could hide himself so well that even the people of Soul Society wouldn't suspect anything if they saw him. Only Ye Yang's understanding of him could make him so certain.

Ye Yang slowly walked through the doorway, concealing his Spiritual Pressure. With a creak, the door opened, revealing a chaotic scene inside. Items were scattered haphazardly, the floor was unkempt, and strange objects were strewn about. Seeing this, Ye Yang became even more certain of his suspicions; only he would do something like this.

There was no one inside. Ye Yang immediately shouted, "Is there anyone alive inside? If not, I'm going to tear it down! Is the boss here?"

"Who is it so early in the morning..." A person walked out from inside. He was dressed in a disheveled manner, his hair was unkempt and his face was unwashed. He looked like a middle-aged man.

But the instant he saw Ye Yang, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, only to disappear in an instant. He lazily stretched and slowly said, "Esteemed guest, what can I do for you? I am the manager of this shop, Kisuke Urahara. Nice to meet you!"

"Manager Urahara, please provide me with a Gigai capable of concealing Spiritual Pressure. Surely you don't have one?" Ye Yang said calmly.

Urahara smiled, a bright smile. "Of course, sir. Our establishment will provide you with the highest level of service. May I ask your name?"

"Ye Yang Shihoin!"

Suddenly, the two burst into laughter, their loud laughter echoing through the unassuming little house...

After a burst of laughter, Urahara's eyes gleamed again. He stepped forward and patted Ye Yang on the shoulder. "Welcome back!"

"Yes, I'm back."

Ye Yang asked, "You don't seem surprised to see me. I've been concealing my Spiritual Pressure; did you already know?"

"Because I knew you'd come sooner or later, but I didn't expect you to come so early. Is it because you can't stay in Soul Society anymore? Or... can't stay in Hueco Mundo anymore?" Urahara said confidently.

Ye Yang remained silent, it seemed he had seen through everything. "As expected, nothing can be hidden from you. That's right, Aizen has already begun to unite with Hueco Mundo, if I stay there any longer I will definitely be exposed."

"I knew he would join forces with Hueco Mundo, but I didn't expect it to happen so quickly! Tell me about the situation there; I don't have any informants in Hueco Mundo." Urahara inquired about the situation in Hueco Mundo, indicating that he was still quite concerned about Aizen's cooperation with Hueco Mundo.

Ye Yang smiled slightly, "Let's not talk about that now. What about Yoruichi?"

Urahara shook his head helplessly. "I knew you'd ask about her. She went out, she should be back soon, right? Hey?" He suddenly exclaimed. At the same time, Ye Yang shuddered, also feeling that familiar aura, a deep-seated throbbing in his soul, an inseparable familiarity between his blood and his veins!

Meanwhile, Yoruichi, who was on her way, also sensed it; she had already transformed from a black cat into human form on the road. A voice deep within her urged her to return there as soon as possible, as if she might miss something.

A figure slowly emerged in her mind, becoming clearer the closer she got to the Urahara Shop. There was no mistake; she became increasingly certain of it.

Ye Yang, sensing something, turned to look at the doorway and saw Yoruichi appear. She had rushed over, her breath still ragged, but the moment she saw Ye Yang, her heart finally settled.

Although Ye Yang knew that with his strength, nothing would happen to him, as his older sister, Ye Yang couldn't help but worry. It was a bond deep in their blood, Yoruichi couldn't help but worry about him.

But now that Ye Yang has finally returned safely, a smile appeared on her face. Looking at her smile, Ye Yang couldn't help but sigh, "What a long-lost smile! How long has it been since I've seen one like this?"

But then Yoruichi walked in and punched Ye Yang on the shoulder, saying, "You brat! You've been out of the public eye for so many years! I'll settle this score with you slowly, but I'll let you off the hook for today."

Ye Yang couldn't help but smile. Same as always. "Yeah, I'm back."

"Welcome home"...

The three of them burst into laughter. How long had it been since they had reunited? How long had it been since they had laughed so heartily? Ye Yang couldn't remember. He only knew that he could be so genuine in front of them, laughing and crying as he pleased. Here, there was no intrigue or scheming of Soul Society, no Hueco Mundo slaughter of Hueco Mundo. It was as warm as home.

After the laughter subsided, a person emerged from inside. He was carrying a staff that resembled a spirit-repelling device and dressed in purple. He was none other than the former Great Kidō Master Tessai Tsukabishi, who had come to the World of the Living with them.

"What's the matter? Why are you smiling so happily?" he asked, puzzled. But when he saw Ye Yang, he understood. It made sense that Ye Yang was here. In his memory, Urahara and Yoruichi were rarely this happy. Moreover, Ye Yang had helped them when he left, for which he was grateful.

"Ye Yang, you've arrived?"

"Yes, Tsukabishi, it's been a long time," Ye Yang replied.

At this moment, Urahara interjected, "Let's not stay here any longer, let's go inside. We can drink and chat. Yoruichi, where's the stuff you brought back? Let's have a welcome dinner for Ye Yang!"

Yoruichi laughed loudly, "Okay!"

That night, the three sat in the inner room, with many dishes laid out on the table, all bought by Yoruichi. As for cooking? Did Urahara and Yoruichi look like they knew how to cook?

Yoruichi muttered under her breath, "These were all originally mine..."

Ye Yang smiled. Knowing her as Ye Yang did, it really wasn't a lot; she could handle it all by herself. Ye Yang gave Urahara a sympathetic look, as if to say, "You've worked hard."

Urahara gave him a wry smile and a look that said, "It's all tears when I think about it."

Yoruichi asked, "How did you get back this time?"

Ye Yang waved his hands helplessly and said, "There's nothing I can do about it. After you all left, I joined the Expeditionary Force and went to Hueco Mundo. I stayed there for forty years, but Aizen went to Hueco Mundo a few days ago, so I had to leave as well. The fifty years that Soul Society gave me haven't been up yet, so I came here."

"So you're going to stay here for ten years?" Ye Yang asked.

"Yes, I'll be going back to Soul Society in ten years. I can't just abandon it, can I? Being your inside man isn't a bad idea," Ye Yang said softly.

Yoruichi wore a mocking smile and said in a teasing tone, "You said you couldn't abandon Soul Society? You probably can't let go of someone, huh? Tell me the truth, have you managed to take down Soi Fon yet, little brother?"

Ye Yang thought of the girl who always called him "Brother Ye Yang," and a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes. Yoruichi teased, "See? See? Even your eyes have changed. Little brother, you have to make a move on such a wonderful girl as Soi Fon first, or you'll regret it if someone else snatches her away~ Right, Kisuke?"

Urahara suddenly remembered how Soi Fon had been targeting him at every turn. Although he felt a little helpless, he still found it quite endearing. Besides, Yoruichi had already said so, so how could he dare to say no? Therefore, he said, "Yeah, yeah."

"What's mine is mine, and no one can take it away," Ye Yang said with an undeniable certainty. He then changed the subject, "Don't just talk about me. How are you all doing? Back then, you abandoned me and the entire family for Kisuke! I really admire your courage. I thought I'd be an uncle when I came back."

At the mention of this, a blush rose on Yoruichi's tanned face, while Kisuke Urahara fellow, showed no change in expression. He simply pulled out a small fan from somewhere and covered his mouth, saying, "Oh dear, Yoruichi and I have the purest friendship, how could that be?"

Ye Yang said calmly, "I'd rather believe pigs can climb trees..."

Meanwhile, Yoruichi's face had turned black at some point, and she spoke up, "Is that so? Kisuke, I'll show you what pure friendship is..."

"Yoruichi, listen to me, let me explain... Ah~ No!"

A terrifying scream erupted from the small house...

Ye Yang laughed loudly. Urahara was completely under Yoruichi, while Tessai Tsukabishi to the side, was clearly used to such screams and was no longer surprised.

After the joke, Urahara was bruised and battered, looking quite comical, but the sharp glint in his eyes was undeniable. "How's the situation in Hueco Mundo?"

At this point, Ye Yang also became serious, and Yoruichi, hearing this, stopped joking. Ye Yang slowly began to recount his experiences after entering Hueco Mundo from Soul Society: joining the Expeditionary Force, fighting Baraggan, entering the Forest of Menos, and traveling through Hueco Mundo for ten years. However, he did not mention Nelliel, and Ulquiorra was only mentioned as an informant controlled by Ye Yang, someone who helped Ye Yang monitor Aizen.

After listening, Yoruichi and Urahara were both speechless. They never expected that Ye Yang had experienced so many dangerous things in Hueco Mundo. The dangers and mental state he had gone through were beyond their imagination. When Aizen was mentioned, a trace of hatred flashed in their eyes. After all, if it weren't for him, they wouldn't have left their homeland to live in seclusion in the World of the Living. It was only natural that they would hate Aizen.

Urahara's face was replaced by a serious expression. "He's actually already established his own power. This means Hueco Mundo is his backing. And does that mean the Espada aren't fully formed yet? But he's already researching the Shinigamification? He shouldn't have that technology yet, right?"

"I don't know. Since you were able to research something as extraordinary as the Hōgyoku, his talent is no less than yours or mine. He must have his own methods," Ye Yang said.

Urahara sighed softly and said calmly, "Perhaps, but I wonder how far he's progressed in his research..."