Just after Yoruichi Shihōin and others left, the air in the forest became distorted visibly to the naked eye, and then the black barrier appeared again. However, it could be clearly distinguished that the barrier was twice smaller than before.
"Let's go!"
Ran'Tao, who appeared at the same time, sighed helplessly, then raised his head to look at the black barrier, his face became extremely solemn, and he was taken away by Eroding Wolf. Although it was only for a short time, she still noticed Eroding Wolf's weakness. Does that mean that the situation inside is very bad!
And indeed, as Ran'Tao thought, the situation inside the barrier is of course very bad, no, it is very bad, simply terrible.
The power of Eroding Wolf has reached its limit, and so has Shadow. The released Reiatsu has become unstable, but the spirit body that is on the verge of collapse remains unchanged.
Did you fail?
I'm really unwilling!!!
Sorry! Lady Yoruichi······
Sorry! Kukaku, Ganju, Kensei, Hiyori, white, Lisa······
Kaien, please, open your eyes!!!
Don't you want to defeat me?
Is that all you can do?
Your future...
A mouthful of blood spurted out from his throat. Shadow, who was already scarred, could no longer hold on and fell down.
Kaien······
"Shadow!!!"
"Shadow!!!"
The black barrier shattered instantly, and Eroding Wolf and Ran'Tao quickly ran over.
No one noticed that at the moment Shadow fell, the broken spirit body stagnated slightly.
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In the dark space, without a trace of wind or a drop of rain, time has become meaningless...
My name······
Is it called Kaien Shiba?
The man with broken hair opened his eyes, and his dark smoke-colored pupils were lifeless and dull. Why am I here, and where am I?
Thinking quietly...
By the way, I'm dead, is this Hell!
Suddenly remembering something, the originally dull man suddenly became energetic.
"All! All!!!"
Thinking of his gentle wife, the man became anxious. He shouted and tried to stand up, but he couldn't move. His hands and feet seemed to have disappeared.
"Both!!!!!!"
The man roared like crazy, but no matter how he screamed or screamed, there was no response in this silent dark space.
Why, why ah ah!!!
By the way, it's because we are all dead! But, even after death, I can't see you!
I... have a lot of things I want to say to you! There are a lot of things I haven't had time to say to you yet!
I don't know how long I have been roaring, but it must have been a long, long time!
It was still a silent dark space, so low and depressing that it made people collapse, and a familiar voice suddenly sounded.
Yoruichi, Kensei, Hiyori, Lisa, white······
Are you talking?
I... really miss you!
Is everyone safe? That's great!
Are you selfish? Are you a coward? Yes! Kensei, you are right.
Where is Kukaku! How is she? Has the hand been reattached? Although she always seems careless, she is actually very fragile at heart. You should spend more time with her.
And Ganju, that kid is very stubborn. Although I am the result of my own choice, he will also hate Bleach. You have to help me persuade him!
I... like Bleach the most.
By the way, there is also Kuchiki, that stubborn girl will definitely think that she killed me, and Captain Ukitake, you...
By the way, everyone is missing...
Bleach's Hollowfication! Yoruichi, Shadow, Kisuke······
I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do to help. There's nothing I can do.
However, there is no way, they are all dead, Jingye is dead, Kuantai is also dead, they all trust me so much, I want to avenge them, for everyone's dignity, for my dignity, I want to kill that guy.
It's silly! We will die together. In fact, even if Zanpakutō is gone, I can kill it. However, I don't want to leave her alone. She is my wife and I can't protect her. At least I can accompany her.
I don't regret it, and I still don't. I'm just sorry, Kensei, that I can't abide by our agreement.
Bleach Is this how it is originally?
My heart has been entrusted to Kuchiki and to you. I have no regrets anymore.
"But, can you really let it go!" A gentle voice suddenly sounded; "Kukaku, Ganju, Shiba Family, companions!"
"Both!"
The man's eyes widened, but that was all he could do, because he couldn't move no matter what.
"Don't lie to me, I know you can't let go!" The gentle voice was filled with a smile.
"I..."
"Kukaku who looks strong but is very fragile in heart, Ganju who hasn't grown up yet, Shiba Family who is declining day by day, his companions whose life or death is uncertain, Yoruichi whose whereabouts are unknown, and Shadow who you always want to beat up..."
"Both!!!"
"Go back! This is not where you should be!"
"What nonsense are you talking about!" the man yelled; "How could I leave you alone!"
"Then you can leave them alone!"
The voice is still so gentle, but there is a hint of firmness; "Don't you dare to say that you don't want to know what happened to them!"
"I..."
The man was speechless for a moment, knowing that he couldn't let go.
"So, let's go back!"
"Go back, no matter what, I can't go back!" The man smiled bitterly; "I'm already dead!"
"No, someone is picking you up outside!"
"Pick me up!" The man was stunned for a while.
Kaien, please, open your eyes!!!
Don't you want to defeat me?
Is that all you can do?
Your future...
Kaien······
"Shadow!" The man was shocked.
"Yes! Your partner is calling you, hurry up and go!"
"Hey, hey! Everyone..."
"I know everything you want to say! But there is no time, so hurry up and leave! Don't come back. You have been with me for so long. Then, next, you have to live for Kukaku, for Ganju, for the family, and for the companions!"
"Your future should never stay here..."
The future?
All!!!
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Bright red blood spurted out from his throat, but Shadow struggled regardless. How could he fail like this? It's absolutely impossible!!!
"Calm down, Shadow!"
Ran'Tao hugged Shadow tightly. She understood Shadow's mood at this time, but if she didn't get treatment quickly...
Eroding Wolf fell to the side helplessly. He had exhausted his own strength. Although his body was Shade, he had been using his own strength to break away from Zanpakutō. When his strength was exhausted, even Eroding Wolf had to quickly return to Zanpakutō. However, in this case, how could it go back safely.
"Let me go, Ran'Tao. Although the spirit body has dissipated, I am..."
Shadow froze before he could finish the rest of his words. Ran'Tao and Eroding Wolf also stared wide-eyed and were too stiff to speak.
With the dissipated spirit body as the center, countless Reishi came one after another and gathered together, the head, torso, limbs...
"Hey, hey, hey! What's going on!" Eroding Wolf swallowed; "Didn't it fail? Why..."
"Consciousness has been restored!"
Shadow was also stunned, and then ecstatic. This is the only explanation for the current situation.
Soon, Reishi condensed into a human form again. As the Reishi kept pouring in, the man slowly opened his eyes, revealing dark smoke-colored pupils.
"Yo! I'm back, Shadow!"
"Ah! Yes! Welcome... back, Kaien..."
He smiled with relief, and his mind immediately relaxed. Shadow felt that his eyes went dark, and he didn't know anything anymore.