Urahara Shop

Before long, the group returned to the Urahara Shop.

The moment they arrived at the entrance, Tessai Tsukabishi, the former commander of the Kidō Corps dressed as a shop clerk, came out to greet them and bowed.

"Lord Konoha, welcome. And welcome back, Shopkeeper and Mr. Yoruichi. The tea has already been prepared!"

Even the most eccentric person would find it difficult to dislike someone as meticulous and courteous as Tessai Tsukabishi.

Zhang Miao was no exception. Hearing his words, he immediately smiled and nodded. "Sorry for dropping by unannounced."

"You are too kind, Lord Konoha. Please."

Faced with Tessai Tsukabishi's renewed invitation, Zhang Miao stopped being polite, nodded, and walked inside.

Once he was seated, Tessai Tsukabishi promptly placed a cup of freshly brewed tea before him.

"Please enjoy it. If you will excuse me, I shall take my leave first."

With that, Tessai Tsukabishi lowered his head and bowed to Zhang Miao, then turned and left the room, pulling the door shut behind him.

Seeing this, Zhang Miao smiled, lifted the teacup, and took a sip before setting it down and turning to Kisuke Urahara.

"Urahara, you found yourself a good helper."

"Yes." Kisuke Urahara smiled and nodded at Zhang Miao's words. "Mr. Tsukabishi has helped me a great deal."

"Mm, I can tell. Unlike a certain someone... or rather, a certain cat!"

As he spoke, Zhang Miao glanced down at the black cat dozing in his arms. He swiftly grabbed her raised little paw and lifted her off to one side.

"Enough joking around. You should know why I came this time. What exactly happened to my sworn brother, Isshin Shiba? Tell me everything you know."

Although Zhang Miao already had a rough guess about this incident, he still decided to ask, just to be certain.

Hearing