The Soul King's words exploded in Asano Kiyoshi's mind like thunder.
If the Monk's words had merely made him somewhat suspicious before, then the Soul King had now directly exposed Asano Kiyoshi's identity.
This was Asano Kiyoshi's greatest secret, one he had never told anyone.
Yet now, with the Soul King laying it bare before him, Asano Kiyoshi felt an emotion called unease.
The Soul King noticed this as well, and his gentle voice continued.
"Do not worry, Outsider Boy. I bear you no ill will. Or rather, from another perspective, I pose no threat to you in my current state. I merely wish to speak with you. In you, I have seen a wonderful future—a future I have long hoped for."
Hearing the Soul King's words, Asano Kiyoshi's tense body gradually relaxed. After everything he had experienced, his state of mind was no longer what it once had been.
He looked at the Soul King sealed within the crystal, bent slightly at the waist in a bow, then asked with a smile, "Can you see the past and future through me, Soul King?"
Asano Kiyoshi's question was actually quite tricky. If the Soul King answered yes, it would mean that he might know about Asano Kiyoshi's life before he crossed over. Then... it would mean the Soul King might even have seen the original Bleach work through his memories!
That was the last thing Asano Kiyoshi wanted to see. If that happened, he would consider creating a replacement for the Soul King and replacing this Soul King who knew everything about him.
He would not allow anyone who knew all his secrets to exist.
However, the Soul King's answer dispelled that dangerous thought.
"I cannot see your past or future. Just like True Name Caller Monk, your past and