"Weren't we here to help?"
Two figures, one tall and one short, stood on the outskirts of Kofusan. The shorter figure said, "Even without their Zanpakuto, given those brats' strength, defeating him while he's Hollowfied is basically impossible."
"It isn't completely impossible."
Urahara Kisuke shook his head. "Their research into Hollowfication has advanced considerably since the attack on Mr. Isshin, but his Hollowfication isn't complete yet... More precisely, it's still missing the final step. This incomplete Hollowfication doesn't enhance him all that much."
"And besides..."
Urahara Kisuke glanced at the girl beside him and smiled. "Miss Yoruichi, did you forget that we're currently wanted by Soul Society? Unless it's necessary, we'd better not interfere recklessly."
"Tch~~ Those old fossils."
Bang--!
The Black Cloak retreated again. The instant he stopped, a roar came from his flank.
"Ahhh~~"
The blade of Serpent's Tail in Renji's hands extended segment by segment. As it whipped through the air, it resembled the teeth of a chainsaw. The timing was so ingenious that even the Black Cloak glanced at the red-haired youth he had ignored throughout the battle.
Had he gotten used to the rhythm of battle?
The red-haired youth who had been a burden not long ago had already learned how to coordinate with the other two, and his timing had grown better and better.
As expected of someone that great lord had taken notice of.
Thoughts raced through the Black Cloak's mind. He raised his right forearm to shield the side of his head, and a crisp clang rang out.
So hard~!
Ayasegawa Chikao's pupils contracted.
The blade struck his arm and sent sparks flying everywhere, as if it had hit steel instead of flesh.
However, he did not lose heart.
He shifted his foot slightly, twisted his upper body, and used the