"Hey, Ichigo!"
"Hm?"
Hearing Shihoin Yoruichi's voice, Ichigo Kurosaki retreated after blocking Quincy Zangetsu's attack.
Quincy Zangetsu did not continue attacking Ichigo Kurosaki either.
After all, whether it was White Hollow Zangetsu or Quincy Zangetsu, the purpose of their existence was to protect Ichigo Kurosaki.
Even if Ichigo Kurosaki was training for Bankai to gain greater power, which went against Quincy Zangetsu's original intentions.
Still, as long as Ichigo Kurosaki needed it, Quincy Zangetsu would grant him power.
"What is it, Mr. Yoruichi?"
"I'm busy over here."
"Yeah, I can see that."
"But..."
Shihoin Yoruichi shook the Hell Butterfly in her hand and said to Ichigo Kurosaki, "Through some special channels, I learned of the Seireitei's verdict on Miss Shino Madarame."
"Central 46 has ultimately sentenced Miss Shino to execution for violating the prohibition."
"Three days from now, Miss Shino will be executed on Sōkyoku Hill."
"And one day has already passed since that verdict was issued."
"In other words, Ichigo."
"You have, at most, two days to complete your Bankai training."
"If you fail to complete your Bankai training within two days, not only will the Zanpakuto you materialized through the Tenshintai go berserk, but you will also lose your final chance to rescue Miss Shino."
Ichigo Kurosaki's expression turned grave after hearing Yoruichi's words.
"Two days?"
"That's more than enough!"
With that, Ichigo Kurosaki ignored Shihoin Yoruichi, gripped his Zanpakuto, and charged at Quincy Zangetsu.
The Seireitei's alert had yet to be lifted.
Of the Ryoka who had infiltrated the Seireitei, four were reportedly already captured, leaving only one still at large.
However, the Ryoka who had yet to be captured was the strongest among them.
It was said that he already possessed Captain-level strength.
The captains of every division had issued orders as well. To prevent