Hollowfication, as a path for Shinigami to grow stronger, came with risks and rewards that were almost directly proportional.
Of course, constrained by the regulations issued by Central 46 and the Shinigami's long-held beliefs, ordinary Shinigami had always feared Hollowfication like the plague.
People like the Visoreds were directly ordered by Central 46 to be harmlessly disposed of as Menos once their Hollowfication was confirmed.
If Yoruichi Shihoin had not stepped in to save them.
Sokyoku Hill would have gained at least several more dead souls, further expanding Hell's forces.
Though given their strength, that little expansion would not have been of much use.
But there was no doubt that Hollowfication was the safest route besides conventional methods of becoming stronger, such as spiritual pressure and Bankai.
If not for the constraints of the conditions.
Su Feng would have even wanted to drag Old Man Yamamoto into trying Hollowfication.
Then, once war broke out with the Wandenreich and Yhwach descended upon the Soul Society, spirit flames swirling around him and a Sternritter medal gleaming brilliantly in his hand—
"Yamamoto, do you dare test whether my medal is sharp?"
Yamamoto Genryusai's aged hand brushed across his face, revealing a ferocious demon visage as his surging spiritual pressure invaded like fire.
"This old man's Ryujin Jakka is no less sharp!"
The image was too beautiful. Su Feng did not dare let his imagination run too far with it.
If Yamamoto Genryusai had not been so stubborn in his thinking, he would definitely have put this idea into action.
Clearly, from every angle, Hollowfication was enough to let a Shinigami enter an entirely different realm.
Azashiro Soya was an especially typical example.
After Hollowfication, he was no longer restricted by the Hollow spiritual particles drifting through Hueco Mundo's atmosphere and could unleash Uro