Well, this father-son feud really did have all the makings of a family drama!
In the past, Ren would not have thought much of Uryu Ishida's request. But he had recently learned that Ryuken Ishida and Isshin Kurosaki had devised their plan not only for revenge, but also to make their sons stronger.
Knowing that, Ren found it strange, yet he could understand it. Uryu's father, Ryuken Ishida, did love his son. He just did not know how to show it.
Ryuken was cold and kept many things to himself. He would never openly show his fatherly love, stepping in only when Uryu needed help.
Behind the scenes, Ryuken had arranged everything for Uryu. That, too, was a profound kind of fatherly love.
Even Ryuken's behavior now was meant to spur Uryu on. If Uryu hated him, then let him keep hating him. That hatred could become the driving force behind Uryu's growth!
Fueled by that hatred and guided by Ren, Uryu was growing stronger and stronger. He had long since surpassed the boy he had been when he first appeared. Equipped with the Spirit Bow forged from special materials, he was stronger still!
Ren smiled faintly at Uryu, who stood before him making his request. "Uryū... Your daily training is already making you stronger."
"No... That's not enough. I need to be stronger, much stronger! At this rate, I'll never beat that bastard! Grandfather told me how talented he is. Even without sufficient resources, he far surpassed many Quincy throughout history! My talent falls far short of his. If I can't match his talent, then I'll rely on my own effort and will to gain greater power. Then I'll defeat him and make him bow his head and admit he was wrong at Mother's grave!" Uryū's eyes burned with