Love Across Species?

To be honest, a large reason Tier Harribel had ultimately chosen to cooperate with Yoru Machi and the others was that she had truly felt Aizen's coldness and ruthlessness.

As someone whose form of death represented "sacrifice," Tier Harribel did not mind sacrificing herself. But she did not want to die without meaning, and she was also worried about her three Fracción.

Yet Yoru Machi's words just now had deeply moved her once again.

Was self-sacrifice not necessarily something valuable to those who cared about her?

But was there anyone in this world who cared about Tier Harribel?

The three of them, Sun Sun and the others, admired and looked up to her only because her great strength could provide them shelter, right?

"Tier Harribel, remember this. When you encounter danger, do not force yourself or think about sacrificing yourself. Contact me immediately. I'll be by your side as soon as possible."

Tier Harribel was still lost in wild thoughts, but Yoru Machi's next words left her completely stunned.

"According to our previous agreement, you do not seem to need to guarantee my safety.

And I am an Arrancar, while you are a Soul Reaper. We are only temporary allies, not..."

Tier Harribel's body trembled. It was as though she wanted to remind herself not to indulge in wishful thinking, while also telling Yoru Machi about the divide between their identities.

However, before she could finish, Yoru Machi on the screen before her instead revealed a disappointed expression. "What? I thought the two of us could already be considered friends.

And as friends, how could we stand by and do nothing while our friend was in danger?"

"Friends... but I am an Arrancar, and you are a Soul Reaper..."

"Do you remember what I said in the Human World? In