Boundary Stabilization

At once, Kurosaki Ichigo seemed to realize something as well, his eyes full of hope as he looked toward Chiba Makoto.

Across the entirety of Soul Society, there seemed to be only one Soul Reaper truly capable of rivaling Aizen Sōsuke—Chiba Makoto, standing before them.

Therefore, if Chiba Makoto was willing to go to Hueco Mundo, the chances of bringing Kurosaki Masaki back would undoubtedly soar countless times over.

Unlike Kurosaki Isshin, upon noticing the troubled look on Chiba Makoto's face, Kurosaki Ichigo immediately bowed to him at a ninety-degree angle and pleaded.

"Lord Makoto, please help me. I will never forget your great kindness for as long as I live!"

Seeing this, Chiba Makoto hurried forward, intending to help Kurosaki Ichigo up.

However, Kurosaki Ichigo stubbornly held that position. It was as if the fear, confusion, and unease in his heart had finally found something to cling to and vent upon, and his voice carried a faint choke as he said, "Lord Makoto, please, you have to promise me. As long as you can bring Mother back, I'm willing to give you anything in return."

"This... this..."

Chiba Makoto hesitated, his eyes filled with reluctance and indecision as he looked at Kurosaki Ichigo. This gradually filled Kurosaki Ichigo's eyes with hope.

However, just then—

The seemingly honest and gentle "Amagai Shūsuke" spoke up sharply. "Kurosaki Ichigo, please stop making such selfish requests that put Vice-Captain Chiba in a difficult position."

At once, Kurosaki Ichigo could not help glaring furiously at "Amagai Shūsuke," and the incredibly violent spiritual pressure around him erupted unconsciously.

Yet "Amagai Shūsuke" did not back down in the slightest. He met Kurosaki Ichigo's gaze directly and shouted.

"Your narrow vision is focused solely on your mother's safety, yet you have no idea what grave consequences opening