Soul King Palace

World of the Living.

After the previous battle, Kisuke Urahara brought Ichigo and the others back to his shop.

Everyone sat around the table in silence, still unable to recover from the shock of Ichigo wielding the Underworld Bureaucracy's power.

After all, it was simply too unbelievable. Those terrifying slashes were something no Death God could possibly unleash without first attaining Bankai.

Not even Kisuke Urahara, who had once served as a captain-class Death God.

"Ichigo, you said that Underworld Bureaucracy has already occupied Hueco Mundo. Will they make a move against the Soul Society?"

Kisuke Urahara was the first to break the silence.

Ichigo's expression darkened. "I'm not sure, but I think they might. With that cold-faced uncle's domineering nature, he definitely won't leave the Soul Society alone!"

The moment Ichigo said that, Rukia and Renji both tensed.

"No, I need to return to the Soul Society immediately. I have to tell the Seireitei about this!"

Rukia suddenly stood, her expression slightly anxious.

Although the Soul Society had captured her and put her on trial not long ago, she had ultimately survived.

And during all that, her brother-in-law's cold exterior and warm heart had moved her deeply. If for no other reason, then for him, she had to make a trip back to the Soul Society.

Seeing Rukia's anxious expression, Ichigo and the others' eyes flickered slightly.

"Rukia, I'll go with you! If the Underworld Bureaucracy really comes into conflict with the Soul Society, I'll do everything I can to stop it!"

Ichigo made his decision without hesitation. At the same time, Uryu Ishida and Chad, standing beside him, silently nodded.

Even Orihime Inoue, who had been sitting quietly, said nothing. A trace of resolve flashed through her eyes instead.

No matter what, this was Ichigo's decision. This time,