A gentle stream of spirit energy instantly flowed into his body through his palm. The Reiryoku that had been chaotically crashing about actually began flowing in the same direction, like threads that had been combed smooth. His Reiatsu rose with it, and even his hair was lifted slightly by the Reiryoku.
"Remember," Harry's voice sounded by his ear with a note of warning, "don't rely on the power of the formation. It only helps you see your true potential."
When Ichigo Kurosaki raised his head again, he was startled to find that the Tenth Division Captain was already gone.
He took a deep breath. He was deeply grateful to Harry, but this was not the time to dwell on that. Saving Rukia was the highest priority.
So he continued rushing toward the Repentance Palace.
What Ichigo Kurosaki did not notice was that Harry had not left. He was standing on a wall not far away.
But he was not alone. Beside him sat a beautiful black cat with sleek, glossy fur.
Harry withdrew his gaze from the departing Ichigo Kurosaki and turned it toward the black cat beside him.
Atop the blue-gray palace wall, the cat with satin-smooth black fur was curled into a fluffy ball. Its amber eyes narrowed into thin crescents, while the tip of its tail restlessly hooked a falling cherry blossom petal and swayed it gently as though playing.
Yoruichi Shihōin pressed her paw against the cool wall bricks, her peripheral vision fixed tightly on Harry beside her.
Harry was currently watching Ichigo Kurosaki disappear into the distance. She wanted to find out why Harry Potter, the mysterious Tenth Division Captain, was helping Ichigo Kurosaki.
As for how to investigate, that could not have been easier for her.
All she had to do was stay