World of the Living, Karakura Town, Dark Night Residence.
"Tch! Ran'Tao that guy..."
Sitting up from the bed, Shadow shook his head and pulled the bandage around his body that was almost like a rice dumpling.
As if he heard the sound coming from the house, the closed door was opened slightly, and a head with broken hair stuck in.
"Ah! Ah! Shadow, you wake up!"
A hint of joy suddenly flashed through his dark smoke-colored eyes, and Kaien Shiba jumped in, with the carefree smile he remembered on his handsome face.
"How is your health? Judging from how you look now, you are almost fine! You are really as resilient as ever!"
Sitting on the edge of the bed, Kaien Shiba scratched the back of his head; "I heard from the lady named Ran'Tao that too many things have happened in the past fifty years..."
As he said that, he smiled self-deprecatingly. Kaien Shiba was a little silent, especially because his death led to everything that happened to the Shiba Family and Rukia Kuchiki.
"If you had another chance to come back, would you make such a choice!" Shadow glanced at Kaien Shiba, who had his head lowered.
"Yes!" raised his head, Kaien Shiba didn't hesitate at all.
"That's it!" Shadow grinned slightly.
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After being stunned, Kaien Shiba then laughed, and what he said is true. He has never regretted this. If he had another chance to do it again, he would still make such a choice, because he is him, he is the boss of Kaien Shiba, Shiba Family, and Lieutenant of Gotei 13.
"Speaking of which, Shadow!" Kaien Shiba smiled with emotion; "I really didn't expect to live again, well! Although it's a bit cliché to say it, thank you very much!"
"Don't be ridiculous, I didn't save you just to thank you!" Shadow snorted and said, "To be honest, Kaien, I actually have to say sorry!"
"Ah!!!"
"When I knew what happened, I rushed to Soul Society, but it was already too late. Later, I asked Yin to collect your Reiatsu..." After a pause, Shadow burst into laughter; "Kaien, you know! In fact, I struggled for a long time whether to save you or not. In fact, to be honest, I personally didn't want to do this at that time. I did it, but remember I said I owe you a life! That's why I didn't make up my mind. Later, it was because of Lady Yoruichi that I decided to do this, because Lady Yoruichi wanted to go back to the time when you were all together, and I didn't want to see her sad look when she mentioned you. I remember Lady Yoruichi said that what she hopes most is the days when we are all together!"
"Being able to resurrect you is a complete accident. Although I don't want to say it, it is the fact. Luck accounts for a large part!" Shadow said in a deep voice; "Bleach is originally composed of Reishi. It stands to reason that Let's talk! Once Bleach dies, the spirit body will dissipate. It is difficult to get Reishi, but it is because of the guy who swallowed you that I was able to get your Reishi with good luck. After all, you have to thank it!"
"······" Kaien Shiba twitched the corner of his mouth.
"You have heard Ran'Tao talk about things for so many years, then you must also have heard her talk about Zanpakutō Rebellion not long ago!"
"Ah!" Kaien Shiba nodded and said, "I heard about it, and I also heard about you Shadow!"
"Really!" Shadow smiled; "After these things happened, I truly integrated into this world. No, to be more precise, I have already integrated into this world, but I was stubborn and didn't want to believe it. So, I want to save you and block everything, for the sake of Lady Yoruichi's smile, and for myself..."
"Because we have always been partners! Shadow!" Pulling Shadow's neck, Kaien Shiba smiled heartily.
"Cut!"
He turned his head away, but Shadow knew that the corners of his mouth were rising uncontrollably, buddy! That's right! It's always been the case.
"By the way, Kaien!" As if remembering something, Shadow frowned; "Although we have achieved the expected goal now, what are you going to do in the future!"
"In the future!" Shrugging his shoulders, Kaien Shiba raised the corner of his mouth; "Honestly, I also know that I shouldn't expect too much, but, Shadow, I am not willing to accept it!"
"I know!" Shadow nodded.
"Tell me the truth, can I... can I still restore the power of Bleach!"
Kaien Shiba asked nervously. The arm on Shadow's shoulder was trembling slightly, indicating his uneasy mood now. If he could not regain his strength, he could only watch his friends fight, but he was powerless, and would even become a burden to everyone. In that case, what was the point of his own resurrection? Such a situation was something Kaien Shiba never wanted to see.
"Yes!"
Shadow understands Kaien Shiba's mood very well, and he also hopes that Kaien Shiba can regain his strength, but...
"The chance is very small!" Shadow's voice was indescribably heavy; "After all, your power is worthy of the name Captain-class. Logically speaking, you can naturally regain your power, but your body was restructured with Reishi. That's why you say you want to regain the power of Bleach. The chance is very, very small!"
"Really! That's good!" Kaien Shiba breathed a sigh of relief.
"The chance of reuniting the body is about one in ten, so the chance of recovering consciousness is enough to reach one percent, and the chance of regaining Bleach's power is only one in a thousand!" Ignoring Kaien Shiba's appearance, Shadow said to himself; "Even if you try your best, there is only one in a thousand, or even less!"
"Ah! That kind of thing is all gone!" Kaien Shiba patted Shadow on the shoulder, stood up, raised his brows lightly, and smiled cheerfully; "One in a thousand, even if there is only one in ten thousand chance, I will do it!"
"Because, Shadow, this is the reason why I stand here!" Kaien Shiba said loudly; "If I can't restore my strength, I will just look at your backs. What's the point of living like this? If I can't fight side by side, what kind of partner can I call myself? I definitely don't want to live protected by you!"
"I knew you would say that!" Shadow moved his wrist and walked out of the bed, grinning at the corners of his mouth, revealing some sharp teeth; "Then you must sit down and be prepared, I will not be merciful, Kaien, you will die!"
"If you don't even have this kind of Resolve, I will never come to you!"
Kaien Shiba is very clear about what he has to face when making this decision, but as mentioned before, there are many things in this world that are more unbearable than death. Rather than hiding behind and living cowardly, he yearns more to fight with his friends and die vigorously.
"Then, it's getting late today, so let's have a good rest! Early tomorrow morning..."
Before the live sound of Shadow dropped, the extremely powerful Reiatsu suddenly came from the direction of Karakura Town.
"This Reiatsu······"
"What's wrong, Shadow!" Kaien Shiba asked hurriedly; "What happened!"
"Shadow!"
The door was pushed open suddenly, and Ran'Tao ran in quickly; "Do you feel it! This chaotic Reiatsu is..."
"It's Arrancar!"
Shadow curled his lips in displeasure, but he didn't say what he said next, Arrancar's Reiatsu, he was Hueco Mundo sensed it, it was Espada! So, why did you come to World of the Living? What on earth is that bastard Aizen planning?
Zanpakutō, who was put aside, suddenly trembled. The dark Shade emerged from it, and Eroding Wolf showed his figure. His face was no longer as pale as before, and it was obvious that he had almost recovered.
"What's wrong, Little Wolf!"
"No, I feel that Lady Yoruichi is rushing there!" Eroding Wolf frowned and replied.
"Lady Yoruichi, Little Wolf, let's go!"
Shadow stood up immediately, but was stopped by Eroding Wolf.
"Hey! Little Wolf······"
"I'll just go!"
"Stop joking, get out of the way, Little Wolf!"
"I told you to go!" Baring his sharp fangs, Eroding Wolf spoke without giving in; "With your current body, with your current strength, what can you do if you go, or how are you going to explain to Lady Yoruichi how you got this injury, you know it! Those two Arrancar are by no means ordinary people!"
"Okay! I get it!"
After taking a breath, Shadow scratched his slightly long black hair and nodded helplessly.
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