Uchiha Hikaru's expression instantly turned cold as well. He stepped over to Kyoraku Shunsui's side, and the two glared at each other.
After being cleansed by the Seed of Spiritual Power, his body would occasionally leak spiritual power, forming an aura of spiritual pressure around him.
So whether in presence or physical strength, Uchiha Hikaru was not the slightest bit inferior to Kyoraku Shunsui. In fact, he even surpassed him by a sliver!
"Hey, you two big shots, talk things out. Don't start fighting..."
Kurosaki Isshin said nervously from the side.
Yet his heart was filled with gratitude.
Uchiha Hikaru was willing to defend his son like this. Regardless of whether he had some ulterior motive, this single gesture had completely moved Kurosaki Isshin. Endless self-reproach rose in his heart as well.
It was not as though he could not stop this himself. As the former Captain of the Tenth Division, he was not much weaker than Kyoraku Shunsui in terms of strength.
But precisely because of that, he understood the rules of the Soul Society even better. He knew the consequences of openly opposing the Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
But why would Uchiha Hikaru fear the Soul Society's rules?
When it came to the Soul Society's rules, he understood them better than anyone. Even Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni might not have known more than him about the affairs of the Three Realms.
With strength, one could disregard everything. Uchiha Hikaru did not even take Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni seriously, much less a mere Kyoraku Shunsui.
"I say..."
Bang!!
Before Kurosaki Isshin could finish speaking, the explosive shockwave caused by the collision of their spiritual pressures blew him into the courtyard.
"Forget it. I'd better stay out of this."
As Kurosaki Isshin fell to the ground, he muttered bitterly to himself.
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