Just three seconds later, a petite figure in the distance drew closer with a series of leaps!
Ichigo Kurosaki focused his gaze, and his expression instantly changed again. "Th-This is Captain Soi Fon!!!"
Uchiha Hiko shot Ichigo Kurosaki a glance, genuinely wondering whether the guy who had withstood Yhwach earlier had really been him.
He made a fuss over just anyone who showed up!
His experience was still far too lacking!
Before Uchiha Hiko could finish grumbling inwardly, he felt someone press against his back!
"What are you trying to do?" Uchiha Hiko was somewhat speechless. Ichigo Kurosaki's nervous demeanor truly left him at a loss for words.
Ichigo Kurosaki said seriously, "We're surrounded now, and we don't know how many more people are coming from behind! We can't expose our backs to others!"
"An exposed back has absolutely no ability to resist!"
Uchiha Hiko slapped his forehead, his face twitching. "What the hell is that supposed to mean?!"
"Why did you start acting weird the moment I came back?"
Beads of sweat the size of soybeans slowly slid down Ichigo Kurosaki's temples. Clearly, he still did not have an accurate understanding of his own strength. The first time in Karakura Town, he had been utterly thrashed by Renji Abarai!
Although he had never backed down afterward, the experience had left quite a shadow in his heart, especially under such intense pressure, where it was completely laid bare!
"Teacher Uchiha Hiko, what should we do?" Ichigo Kurosaki's nerves had yet to settle, and even his voice trembled!
Uchiha Hiko sighed. "Don't panic yet! Leave Soi Fon to me—you lure her away..."
Byakuya Kuchiki watched Uchiha Hiko and Ichigo Kurosaki whispering to each other. His face remained cold and stern, but the icy blade of his drawn Zanpakuto was already aimed