Thunder Cat and Universal Countermeasure; Meeting Kisuke Urahara

Gaoyu believed Kisuke Urahara would definitely notice him.

Even if he didn't go find Kisuke Urahara, he would obediently appear before him.

It was a simple matter; he wore the Fifth Division armband on his arm, and that armband was enough to prove his identity.

He was from the Fifth Division. If someone from the Fifth Division appeared in the Karakura Town area as if searching for something, would Kisuke Urahara do nothing?

Impossible. The smarter a person was, the more they would overthink things.

Did his arrival in Karakura Town represent Aizen's intentions? Had Aizen already discovered their location?

Or perhaps, was Aizen brewing some new scheme?

Therefore, Gaoyu was certain that as long as he stayed in Karakura Town for a long time, Kisuke Urahara would make a move even if he did nothing.

What confirmed Gaoyu's thoughts was the appearance of a black cat. The black cat looked ordinary, passing by Gaoyu among other cats.

But no matter how well one hid it, their Soul Ability could not be deceived.

When he saw the black cat conspicuously displaying the 'Thunder Cat' Soul Ability before him, Gaoyu's heart remained unmoved; he even felt like laughing.

'Thunder Cat: Can transform into a black cat possessing powerful lightning abilities.'

This ability suited Yoruichi quite well, and it was also quite interesting, falling into the category of 'disguise' abilities that Gaoyu wanted to obtain.

Because he wondered if he could transform into a black cat to gain favor with others.

After all, some people found it difficult to develop a good impression of men, but easily developed a good impression of cats, commonly known as 'cat slaves'.

Especially young girls, who were more likely to develop a good impression of cats.

Excellent, yoshi, he had to obtain this ability!

So, when Yoruichi appeared beside him, he walked over and scooped up the black cat with both hands.

"What a cute little kitty."

Gaoyu lifted the black cat above his head.

The black cat struggled in Gaoyu's hands. Gaoyu wanted to suppress it forcefully, but the black cat eventually broke free.

The black cat gave him a deep look and then quickly leaped away.

Although he was currently a spirit, the spirits in the Shinigami world were a bit strange.

Spirits in the Shinigami world could still interact with physical objects, or rather, powerful spirits could interact with physical objects.

People just couldn't see Shinigami and Hollows, not that they couldn't interact with them.

Chad, before awakening his abilities, had once smashed a Hollow with a utility pole.

And if one had the potential for Spiritual Power, humans could also see souls.

Especially cats, black cats, creatures that many people believed had spiritual connections, and there was a reason for that.

Many black cats could see spirits, so Gaoyu holding the black cat was not really wrong.

But it was clear that Yoruichi was no fool, and naturally knew that Gaoyu's actions just now were equivalent to discovering her.

So, not long after the black cat disappeared, a beautiful woman with tanned skin appeared before Gaoyu.

Yoruichi wore a tight-fitting outfit, her long purple hair tied into a ponytail, and her golden eyes looked at Gaoyu.

"You're Sosuke Aizen's subordinate, aren't you?"

Yoruichi looked at the armband on Gaoyu's arm and said coldly, "What? After enduring for so long, are you finally going to make a move?"

"Uh..." Gaoyu hadn't expected Yoruichi to be so direct. He shrugged and said, "Miss Yoruichi, you've misunderstood. Although I'm from the Fifth Division, I bear no ill will towards you or Mr. Urahara. On the contrary, I greatly admire Mr. Urahara's wisdom."

He inwardly complained that he was nothing like the protagonist. Yoruichi had transformed directly from a black cat to a human in front of Ichigo Kurosaki, and didn't care even when her body was exposed.

But him?

He had to deliberately disappear to put on clothes after transforming into a human, and she immediately spoke in a tone that felt like an 'interrogation'.

Sigh, it was because he had a poor background.

Gaoyu grumbled inwardly.

Upon hearing Gaoyu's words, Yoruichi's expression became completely serious because the meaning behind Gaoyu's words clearly indicated he knew about the conflict between Aizen and them, which meant he couldn't be treated as an ordinary Shinigami!

Few people in Seireitei knew about Aizen's conspiracy. Even Aizen's current Vice-Captain might not know about Aizen's conspiracy; they could very well be normal Shinigami deceived by Aizen's facade, just like them.

But Gaoyu being able to mention his situation with Kisuke Urahara proved that he knew about Aizen's conspiracy.

Yoruichi wouldn't believe that Aizen would let Shinigami who knew his true face live, unless...

They were on the same side.

"You think I'd believe your nonsense?"

Yoruichi narrowed her eyes, already preparing to attack.

Gaoyu raised his hands in a gesture of surrender and said, "Miss Yoruichi, you might not believe me, but Mr. Urahara certainly will."

"You're right, aren't you, Mr. Urahara?"

Gaoyu looked behind Yoruichi. Although there was nothing there, Gaoyu saw a Soul Ability positioned there.

'Universal Countermeasure: Can be used after fighting the enemy for a period of time. After use, a tool that counters the opponent will be created.'

Good, this is very Kisuke Urahara.

Though, if I had to say, this ability also seems quite suited for Mayuri Kurotsuchi. After all, scientists like him always pull out some counter-tool mid-fight to 'turn defeat into victory'.

So, upon seeing this ability, Gaoyu knew Kisuke Urahara had definitely arrived.

As expected, after Gaoyu finished speaking, ripples appeared in the seemingly empty space. Kisuke Urahara lifted his black hood, also seriously appraising Gaoyu.

Gaoyu said, "I know about the matters between Mr. Urahara and Mr. Aizen, but I have no interest in your feud."

"Actually, I told Mr. Aizen the same thing."

"No interest?" Kisuke Urahara said softly, "That's quite an arrogant tone."

"Arrogant?" Gaoyu paused, then explained, "Actually, I don't have that intention, I just genuinely think that way."

"To me, both Mr. Aizen and Mr. Urahara are very interesting people, so I want to be friends with you, that's all."

"Interesting, that sounds even more arrogant," Kisuke Urahara looked at Gaoyu. He walked to Yoruichi's side and said solemnly,

"Alright, mister unknown Shinigami, can you tell me your origin?"

"Your relationship with Sosuke Aizen, and..."

"Your purpose for coming to the Human World to see me this time."

"Depending on the situation, I will judge whether I should consider you an enemy."