The spatial ripples ahead slowly dissipated.
Two figures walked out of the twisted Reishi.
The man on the left is wearing black Shihakushō and white Captain's Haori. The silver-white floral veil hangs around his neck. His cold face has no unnecessary expression.
He just stood there, and the air around him seemed to freeze.
The boy on the right is short in stature, with short silver hair swaying slightly in the night wind. He carries an ice blue Zanpakuto on his back, and his brows are furrowed together.
The Reiatsu of two people reached Captain-level.
Ichigo held Zangetsu tightly, his face gradually becoming serious.
"Byakuya Kuchiki?"
His eyes fell on the man on the left, and then looked at the silver-haired boy next to him.
"And Tōshirō?"
Nozomi Kujō fell to the ground. After hearing these two names, the fear on his face became more obvious.
She leaned on the ground and took a few steps back, staring intently at the two figures in front of her.
"Two captains were dispatched to capture a little girl. What on earth do you want to do?"
Byakuya Kuchiki did not answer Ichigo's question.
He calmly glanced at Nozomi Kujō who was lying on the ground, and then turned his attention back to Ichigo.
"Ichigo Kurosaki."
"Our mission is to take her away."
Byakuya Kuchiki raised his hand and pointed at Nozomi Kujō.
"Don't get in the way of our mission."
His voice was cold and calm, as if he was stating a matter of course.
Tōshirō Hitsugaya also nodded beside him.
"That's right."
He looked at Ichigo with a very unhappy tone.
"Also, don't call me by my name directly, call me Captain Hitsugaya."
Ichigo's expression froze instantly.
How long has it been, and this guy is still struggling with the issue of address.
"Is now the time to talk about this?"
Ichigo A few blue veins appeared on his forehead.
"Can you tell me first, why are you hunting down a defenseless girl?"
Nozomi Kujō looked down at his hands.
The Asauchi in her hand had just flown out of her hand and was lying alone on the ground more than ten meters away.
The Reiatsu in the body is almost completely exhausted.
He certainly looked unarmed.
Byakuya Kuchiki's gaze did not change at all.
"No comment."
He slowly raised his right hand and grasped the handle of Zanpakuto at his waist.
"Ichigo Kurosaki, get out of the way immediately."
"If you still insist on blocking it, don't blame us for being rude."
Ichigo glanced at Nozomi Kujō.
The girl's face was pale and her body was trembling slightly because of weakness.
But even at this point, she still gritted her teeth and was unwilling to bow to anyone.
This guy was obviously scared to death, but he still pretended not to care about anything.
There should be a limit to being harsh.
Ichigo sighed and raised Zangetsu in his hand again.
The pitch-black tip of the knife pointed directly at Byakuya Kuchiki.
"I won't just watch you take her away."
Byakuya Kuchiki's eyes sank slightly.
"That's rejection."
"Yes."
Ichigo nodded without hesitation.
Ichigo looked at the two of them, although they looked flawless, they still felt weird.
Nozomi Kujō suddenly spoke.
"They are fake captains."
Ichigo was stunned for a moment.
"Fake?"
"They are Reigai made by Kagerōza."
Nozomi Kujō looked at the two figures with obvious disgust in his voice.
"Kagerōza has been studying Reigai technology, and these guys are the products of his experiments."
It turned out to be a counterfeit.
Ichigo is certain in his heart.
As long as it's not Byakuya Kuchiki and Hitsugaya themselves, things will be much simpler.
"I'll just say it."
Ichigo carried Zangetsu on his shoulders again.
"How could I possibly pursue and kill a girl for no apparent reason?"
Nozomi Kujō added coldly, "Although they are fake, they have all the abilities they have."
Ichigo The relief on his face disappeared instantly.
"Really?"
"Didn't you just say that you were just a fake?"
Nozomi Kujō glared at him angrily.
"They possess Reiatsu, Zanpakuto of Byakuya Kuchiki and Tōshirō Hitsugaya, as well as all combat skills."
"Even the fighting habits have been copied."
Ichigo looked at the two people in front of him, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
What is the difference between this and me?
"But never mind."
Ichigo holds Zangetsu tightly, and Reiatsu surges through the body again.
"Even if you have the same power as me, I won't let you take her away."
"She has no ability to resist now."
"You two guys are going too far chasing a girl who can't even hold a knife."
Byakuya Kuchiki stared at Ichigo calmly.
"Whether or not you have the ability to resist has nothing to do with the mission."
His gaze crossed Ichigo and landed on Nozomi Kujō.
"The mission target possesses the ability to absorb and release the dangerous power of Reiatsu."
"As long as she still exists, she may pose an unpredictable threat to Soul Society."
Tōshirō Hitsugaya took a step forward, and the cold Reiatsu spread.
A layer of white frost gradually condensed on the walls and street lamps on both sides of the street.
"Kurosaki, you don't understand that woman at all."
"Continuing to protect her will only lead to more people being involved."
"This is your last warning, get out of the way immediately."
Nozomi Kujō's body trembled slightly.
Ichigo looked at her appearance, his eyes gradually became serious.
"Whether it's dangerous or not, it's not up to you to decide."
"All I know is that you have been hunting her from the beginning."
Ichigo put Zangetsu down from his shoulders and held the handle of the knife with both hands. The huge blade was blocking the front of Nozomi Kujō.
"And she needs help now."
"That's enough."
Nozomi Kujō stared blankly at Ichigo's back.
She opened her mouth, wanting this nosy guy to leave quickly.
But when the words came to his lips, they couldn't come out.
It was obvious that they had only known each other for less than a day.
Why could this big idiot stand in front of her so naturally?
"Ichigo Kurosaki, you have no idea what you are doing."
Nozomi Kujō bit his lip, with a tremor in his voice.
"They are not the same as regular Soul Reaper, you will die."
"You have to fight it before you know."
Ichigo said without looking back, "Pick up your knife first, and then find an opportunity to leave here."
"Who wants to listen to your orders!"
"Stop blabbering. You can't even stand still. If you stay here, you'll only get in the way."
"You self-righteous fool!"
Nozomi Kujō turned slightly red with anger.
At this time, this guy actually dared to despise her and get in her way.
Tōshirō Hitsugaya looked at the two of them coldly, and also held the handle of Hyōrinmaru's knife with his right hand.
"Negotiations failed."
Byakuya Kuchiki spoke lightly.
"Hitsugaya, seal off the surrounding area and don't let the mission target leave."
"Ichigo Kurosaki, let me handle it."
Tōshirō Hitsugaya nodded.
"Understood."
The next moment, the biting cold air spread rapidly along the ground, freezing all the exits of the entire street.
Byakuya Kuchiki slowly pull out Zanpakuto.
The blade had an icy sheen in the night.
"It seems that it doesn't make sense."
He held the blade in front of him, his tone still calm.
"Then I'll kill you and then take away the mission target."
The next moment, cherry blossom-like Reishi slowly fell from around the blade.
The voice of Byakuya Kuchiki sounded clearly on the silent street.
"Scatter, Senbonzakura!"