The vagrant smiled faintly, seemingly pleased by Ichigo Kurosaki's thirst for knowledge.
"Absolute Power is a power that transcends conventional restraints and reaches directly to the essence of things. It is not merely about muscular strength, but also about breaking through the limits of will, belief, and self-awareness."
"Everyone's Absolute Power is unique. It originates deep within the individual soul and is the ultimate excavation of one's own potential. As I said, even the same 1% of Absolute Power varies from person to person. Some can use it to shake mountains and rivers, while others can barely protect themselves."
As he spoke, a trace of complicated emotion flashed through the vagrant's eyes—helplessness toward fate, but also acknowledgment of Ichigo Kurosaki's potential.
"And you, kid, are one of those born extraordinary. There is power within you that even I can scarcely imagine; you simply have yet to fully uncover it. Remember, Absolute Power is not merely for fighting. It is also an ability that can change reality and create miracles."
"But power is not achieved overnight. You must constantly temper yourself and challenge your limits until this power becomes part of your very flesh and blood, an inseparable part of you."
"Let me give you an example."
The vagrant continued.
"If you believe you can beat up souls, then your will shall become invisible blades, piercing through all material and spiritual constraints to act directly upon the depths of your opponent's soul. Likewise, if you firmly believe you can resist death, then you can resist death by beating up your own body!"
The words sounded utterly unbelievable, yet Ichigo Kurosaki had no doubts whatsoever.
Because he had personally experienced that instant when power erupted—at that moment, he had seemed to become the master of the world, and every obstacle had appeared