"If they can't even survive this wave of attacks..."
Uchiha Hikaru's expression darkened. Perhaps he should remind the Visored not to get involved in Soul Society's affairs.
After leaving Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, Uchiha Hikaru had intended to find a place to use the Soul-Conduit Body and improve his combat skills.
But then he suddenly remembered that he should probably let Kurosaki Ichigo know, so he returned to Karakura Town.
With no other choice, Uchiha Hikaru returned to Karakura Town. By the time he arrived, night had already fallen, and Kuchiki Rukia was also at the Kurosaki house.
"What did you say???" Kurosaki Ichigo's face showed a shocked expression.
In the world of Shinigami, it seemed that every Shinigami believed that, aside from the unfathomable Hueco Mundo, there was no longer any need for the words "leave."
Uchiha Hikaru spoke calmly. "Relax. It's not like I'm not coming back."
"Just remember that while I'm gone, protect yourself. If necessary, it's fine to run away."
"After all... you still bear an important mission."
"What mission?"
Kurosaki Ichigo looked utterly confused. He had no idea what mission he was supposed to bear, so he asked.
Kuchiki Rukia looked at the powerful man before her, someone she could not understand at all. Her flushed face carried a hint of cuteness.
Her mind had wandered elsewhere, and she had not paid attention to anything Uchiha Hikaru had said.
Only when Uchiha Hikaru mentioned that he would be leaving for a while did a trace of confusion appear on her face, though it quickly vanished.
"Just remember to protect yourself!!!" Uchiha Hikaru reminded him again. "When I return, I hope to see that you've already achieved Bankai."
Kurosaki Ichigo looked completely bewildered. He scratched the back of his head, still unable to understand what exactly was