Mayuri Kurotsuchi stared at Nozomi Kujō for a moment, the interest in his eyes getting stronger and stronger.
But the explosions behind him were getting louder and louder.
The screen of the communication device kept shaking, and several Twelfth Division team members could be vaguely seen holding instruments and running in a panic from the corridor.
"Tsk."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi frowned impatiently.
"World of the Living You can handle the matters there yourself. I don't have time to waste time with you right now."
"Bring that girl back."
"Also, don't forget to recover the Reigai wreckage on the ground."
"Although it was chopped into pieces, it is still usable."
After saying that, Mayuri Kurotsuchi did not give Ichigo a chance to refute and directly cut off the communication.
Light Screen on the device flashed twice and then went dark completely.
The park became quiet again.
However, the smell of gunpowder smoke from the battle still lingered in the distance, and the turf on the ground was covered with frost and cut into messes by Senbonzakura's blade.
Ichigo covered his chest and raised his head and glanced at Yoriichi.
"Soul Society was attacked?"
"Hmm."
Yoriichi nodded.
"The three Reigai just now are not all."
"Kagerōza should have launched a large-scale attack on Soul Society."
Ichigo's expression became solemn.
Able to send three Captain-level Reigai at the same time to World of the Living to capture Nozomi Kujō.
Soul Society The situation over there may be more troublesome than he imagined.
Nozomi Kujō heard the name Kagerōza, and the fingers holding Asauchi tightened slightly.
She lowered her head, and her dark green short hair covered half of her face.
Yoriichi turned around and looked at her.
"I want to take you back to Soul Society."
Nozomi Kujō's body stiffened.
She slowly raised her head, her red eyes full of caution.
"You want to hand me over to that guy too?"
Her voice was cold.
But there is a trace of unconcealable fear hidden in it.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi's gaze just now reminded her of some uncomfortable scenes.
A cold experimental bench.
Dazzling lights.
There are also those who don't regard her as a living person at all.
She had no idea who those memories belonged to.
But my body had already felt resistance first.
Ichigo also frowned and said seriously, "Yoriichi, do you really want to take her back to be an experimental subject?"
"She is a real person."
"Even if that Mayuri Kurotsuchi says he only collects Reiatsu, who knows if he will suddenly do something strange."
Yoriichi glanced at Ichigo.
There was not much expression on his face, but the flame Demon Slayer Mark on his forehead jumped slightly.
"You two, are you making things too complicated?"
Ichigo was stunned for a moment.
Nozomi Kujō also frowned slightly.
Yoriichi said calmly, "Mayuri Kurotsuchi just said that he only needs to analyze her Reiatsu."
"Kagerōza wants to get her, which means there must be something in her that Kagerōza must get."
"Until this matter is clarified, it would be more dangerous to leave her at World of the Living."
Nozomi Kujō bit his lip and did not refute.
She knew very well that what Yoriichi said was true.
Just now three Captain-level Reigai appeared at the same time.
If Yoriichi Tsugikuni hadn't arrived in time, she and Ichigo Kurosaki would have fallen to the ground by now.
Kagerōza will never give up just because of one failure.
The enemies coming next time will be more numerous and stronger.
Yoriichi continued, "And, I can guarantee it."
"As long as you are at Soul Society, no one can attack you."
His tone was very calm.
It's like talking about a very common thing.
But after hearing this sentence, Ichigo and Nozomi Kujō fell silent at the same time.
Because the battle just now has proved that these words are not empty words.
Three Captain-level Reigai.
In the hands of Yoriichi, it can't even delay time.
This man is so strong that it makes no sense at all.
If he is really willing to protect Nozomi Kujō, then Soul Society may be safer than World of the Living.
Ichigo is still a little worried.
"But Soul Society isn't safe now, is it?"
"Those Reigai have already attacked directly."
"That's right."
Yoriichi nodded in acknowledgement.
"That's why I have to go back to support."
"As for Nozomi Kujō, just stay with me."
"Kagerōza wants to catch her, so I will get rid of Kagerōza."
Ichigo The corners of his mouth twitched.
This was said too easily.
That is the mastermind behind the production of large quantities of Captain-level Reigai.
The result in Yoriichi's mouth is like a small trouble that can be solved at any time.
But thinking about what happened just now, everything seems so reasonable.
This guy doesn't want to mess with anyone, but he has set his sights on Yoriichi.
Nozomi Kujō looked at Yoriichi but did not speak for a long time.
She doesn't believe Soul Society.
I don't believe Research and Development Institute either.
I don't believe any guarantees from strangers.
But the young man in front of her had just saved her.
Moreover, he clearly had the power to subdue her easily, but he still stood here and seriously asked her opinion.
This feeling made her a little overwhelmed.
Yoriichi seemed to see her hesitation.
"You can choose for yourself."
"Follow me back to Soul Society and I will ensure your safety."
"It's okay to stay at World of the Living."
"But Kagerōza will send people to arrest you soon."
"When the time comes, I may not be able to arrive in time every time."
Nozomi Kujō looked down at Asauchi in his hand.
Her current Reiatsu is almost exhausted.
Benihikō Although she is already Shikai, she did not play any role at all in the battle just now.
Facing Captain-level Reigai, she didn't even have the qualifications to escape.
How ridiculous.
Obviously I hate being a burden to others.
As a result, in the end, you can only hide behind others.
Ichigo looked at Nozomi Kujō's silent look and felt a little unbearable.
He was about to say something, but Yoriichi suddenly looked at him.
"You go too."
"Me?"
Ichigo pointed at himself, his face full of surprise.
"Soul Society is in such a mess now, what could I do in the past?"
He looked down at the wound on his chest.
Although there was no vital damage, he had just fought three Captain-level Reigai in succession, and his Reiatsu had been almost consumed.
Don't talk about fighting now.
Being able to stand firmly is already an amazing feat of willpower.
Yoriichi waved his hand.
"Little things."
"With or without you, there's not much difference."
"You can come along and see the excitement."
Ichigo The veins on his forehead popped out instantly.
"Yoriichi!"
He endured the pain of the wound and shouted at Yoriichi, "Are you comforting me or mocking me?"
Yoriichi brushed off the injuries on his body.
"Tell the truth."
Ichigo's fists clenched immediately.
If you can't beat it.
He was going to let this guy know what a fist fight between friends was today.
Nozomi Kujō originally had a tense expression, but after seeing Ichigo's deflated look, he couldn't help but slightly curve his mouth.
Even if it's just for a moment.
But Ichigo still saw it.
"You actually laughed?"
"Who is laughing!"
Nozomi Kujō immediately turned his head and said with a slightly red face, "I just think you are stupid."
"You woman..."
Ichigo was about to reply when a sharp pain suddenly came from the injury on his chest.
His expression changed and he almost coughed up blood again.
Yoriichi reached out and held Ichigo's shoulder.
A gentle Reiatsu flowed into Ichigo's body along the palm of his hand.
The pain in my chest immediately eased a lot.
"Don't talk yet."
Yoriichi said, "You are seriously injured."
"After returning to Soul Society, go to Fourth Division for treatment."
Ichigo felt the wound gradually stabilize, and his expression became more serious.
"I'll go."
"But it's not to watch the fun."
He looked at Nozomi Kujō with a firm tone.
"Since I have promised to protect her, I will not leave her alone."
"Soul Society, Kagerōza."
"I'll work with you to figure it out."
Nozomi Kujō looked at Ichigo blankly.
This big idiot.
Even though he was so hurt, he still said such things.
She bit her lower lip gently, but her eyes softened a little unconsciously.
Yoriichi nodded, then looked at Nozomi Kujō again.
"How is it?"
"I guarantee that Kagerōza will not be able to take action against you."
"Mayuri Kurotsuchi won't hurt you either."
"Whether you go or stay, you decide for yourself."
Nozomi Kujō was silent for a long time.
The night wind blew through the park and swept the Cherry Blossom Blades wreckage on the ground into the distance.
She looked at Yoriichi, and then at Ichigo standing next to her.
Finally, she whispered, "Do I have a choice?"
Yoriichi shook his head.
"No."
"If you choose to stay, I will knock you out and take you away."