Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

Chapter 670 Normal Meeting Procedure

Ichigo Kurosaki looked around and found that it was quiet and no one was around, but he was still very nervous: "Is it really okay? Is it too risky?"

This can no longer be called bold; it's blatantly walking into the enemy's headquarters.

"Have you ever heard the saying, 'The most dangerous place is the safest place'?" Yu Zi walked forward, placed her right hand on the door, and turned back. "At this tense moment, the other side certainly wouldn't expect there to be a traitor within their ranks."

That's the problem!

Ichigo screamed inwardly.

Would the captain of the fourth division really become a traitor?

Before he could finish his internal monologue, Yu Zi had already swaggered in through the door.

"Ah, it seems our infiltration operation was a great success."

Yuko glanced around the room and went straight in.

"Hurry up! Go check over there!"

No!

absolutely not!

Hearing the commotion from just a wall away, everyone started complaining.

The shouts, commands, and footsteps of the patrolmen rose and fell, as if the entire Seireitei was disturbed.

However, having already come this far, the group had no choice but to bite the bullet and go in.

"here it is?"

The room was very clean, with a tea table in the middle, and a faint smell of medicine in the air.

“It’s a tea room. Sister Hana usually likes to sit here in the evenings.” Yuko sat down as if she were in her own home, placing her Zanpakuto on the table.

Ishida Uryu was a little confused: "Staring blankly?"

Are all Grim Reapers this unreliable?

“It’s meditation.” Yoruichi jumped onto the tea table speechlessly and said to everyone, “Trust Yuuko, let’s tidy up here for now and wait for the Seireitei to relax its guard.”

"understood."

Everyone sighed and sat down.

The room was pitch black, with only a faint moonlight filtering in from outside. To avoid being noticed by the Fourth Division's garrison members, everyone moved cautiously and barely chatted.

Yoruichi sat comfortably on the tea table, licking her paws, while Ikuko yawned and dozed off on the tea table, propping herself up on her elbows.

This carefree scene left the tense crowd speechless.

The commotion outside grew louder and louder. It wasn't just outside the Fourth Division; even the members of the Fourth Division started walking around inside the barracks.

Ichigo said impatiently, "Hey, hey, the sky outside is practically turned upside down!"

"What's the rush?" Yuko slumped her eyelids, seemingly about to fall asleep. "The execution is still a long way off. You don't really think that just because you've located Rukia, you can take her away right away, do you?"

"I advise you not to look down on others."

If her only goal was to rescue Rukia, frankly, she wouldn't need so many people.

She is enough on her own.

Even if Aizen had guessed that she would come to rescue people, once Rukia's location was confirmed, she would have a way to take people away with her Bankai ability.

She might not be able to defeat the entire Gotei 13, but with her abilities, escaping wouldn't be easy, it would be a piece of cake.

The key issue is that, from the very beginning, the plan was to give Aizen an opportunity to steal the Hogyoku.

The only chance to seize the Hōgyoku is to take advantage of the immense destructive power of the Sōkyō.

If he hadn't been pushed to this point, how could Aizen have willingly self-destructed? With his intelligence, he must have known the current situation.

In other words, both sides were playing their cards with their hands out in the open.

If you want to destroy the Hogyoku, go ahead and self-destruct.

If you want to expose me, fine, but you'll have to exchange it for the Hogyoku.

However, she herself hadn't sorted things out clearly, and it was all based on her trust in Yoruichi and Kisuke, so how could she explain it clearly to Ichigo?

“But…” Ichigo hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.

"Kurosaki, calm down." Ishida Uryu adjusted his glasses. "Rushing out now would be the most foolish thing to do. Professor Yuko's judgment is probably the best and most appropriate choice."

Inoue Orihime comforted her, "Yes, Kurosaki-kun, don't worry too much with your teacher here."

Chad sat silently in the corner, his massive body resembling a small mountain.

"...I understand." With everyone's reassurance, Ichigo Kurosaki finally calmed down.

Time ticked by, and the commotion outside lasted for several hours before gradually subsiding as night deepened. However, the state of alert remained in effect, and hurried footsteps could be heard from time to time.

Clearly, the search has not completely stopped.

"Phew, I can't sleep." After what seemed like an eternity, Yu Zi suddenly got up.

You're really sleeping?!

Everyone's head is full of black lines.

Yuko went to a corner of the room and started rummaging through drawers and cabinets.

Ichigo hesitated for a moment before asking, "Auntie, what are you looking for?"

"Tea leaves, let me see if she's hidden any good ones." Yu Zi continued searching without turning her head, "Anyway, I'm just waiting."

"..."

With your attitude, do you really think you can get people to help you with things?

That must be an incredibly strong relationship!

A life-saving grace?

Soon Yuko found a box of tea that looked good in the cabinet and carried it to the tea table.

"Ok?"

Yu Zi paused, glanced at the door, put down the tea leaves on the tea table, and walked directly towards the door.

At the same time, Yoruichi also stood up from the tea table, her gaze fixed on the doorway.

The two's unusual behavior immediately attracted everyone's attention, and they all looked nervously at the doorway.

Outside the door, a dark figure drew ever closer, heading straight for the tea room.

Yuko walked to the paper door, about to open it...

puff! !

The soft sound of a sharp weapon piercing flesh was incredibly jarring in the silent room.

A Zanpakuto blade, gleaming with cold light, pierced through the thin paper door without warning, precisely entering Yuko's forehead. The tip of the blade emerged from the back of her head, leaving a trail of scarlet blood beads that appeared both eerie and tragic in the moonlight.

Time seemed to stand still at this moment.

The sudden scene shocked everyone's minds. Ichigo, Ishida, and the others' eyes widened involuntarily, their pupils filled with disbelief and terror.

They watched helplessly as the blade pierced through Yuko's head, blood slowly trickling down the blade and dripping onto the tatami mat, spreading into tiny blood flowers.

“…Teacher?” Inoue Orihime covered her mouth, tears welling up instantly.

Ishida Uryu and Chad Yasutora also recovered from their shock, their faces filled with horror and vigilance, and they both assumed fighting stances.

"You bastard..." Kurosaki Ichigo's mind went blank for a moment, then an overwhelming rage surged through him. He roared and was about to draw his sword, "What did you do to Auntie?!"

However, the next second, a gentle voice interrupted his anger.

"Oh, Yuko, it seems you've made quite a few new friends."

The blade was pulled from Yuko's head, the paper door was pulled open, revealing a gentle woman wearing a white haori with a warm smile on her face. She deftly twirled her sword, shook off the bloodstains on the blade, and sheathed it.

Yu Zi calmly stepped aside and said, "Long time no see, Sister Hua. Your hospitality is truly impressive."

Yuko did release a little spiritual pressure beforehand, allowing Hana to sense the situation inside the room, but she really didn't expect Hana to be so direct.

"?" Everyone's brains went blank.

Yoruichi sighed helplessly and covered her face with her paws: "That crazy woman, her way of greeting people is still so unique."

"Say hello?"

Inside the room, Ichigo Kurosaki and the others were completely petrified, their minds utterly unable to process this illogical scene before them.

Yuko turned around and looked at Ichigo, who had taken off his Zanpakuto and was holding it with both hands, with a puzzled expression.

"Ichigo? What do you want to do?"

The wound that should have been on her forehead was nowhere to be seen; her smooth forehead showed no trace of blood, let alone any wound.

"What are you doing?" Ichigo asked, his face full of questions.

"Put down your sword, Kurosaki." Ishida Uryu was the first to regain his senses, adjusting his glasses. "Is it an illusion?"

“Something’s not right~” Unohana Retsu walked into the house, casually closed the door, and ignored the fact that she was surrounded by people. She ignored Ichigo, who was still holding a large cleaver, and went to the tea table.

"Yuko, what do you plan to do with my treasured tea?"

"Consider it your apology for what you just did." Yu Zi chuckled, looking at Ichigo. "In the future, don't act recklessly without thinking."

“If you had released your spiritual pressure just now, we would be surrounded now.”

Ichigo was completely baffled. How did this become his problem?

Ichigo couldn't help but ask, "Auntie, what exactly happened just now?"

"Well, this is a long story, so I'll stop here for now," Yu Zi replied casually, picking up the teapot and starting to fiddle with it.

Ichigo: "..."

Unohana Retsu tacitly approved of Ikuko's actions, sat down next to Ikuko, and laughed, "You guys are really bold. I didn't expect that the trouble you caused the other day was you."

Inoue Orihime asked in confusion, "What is a traveler's calamity?"

Yuko casually remarked, "It's the bane of travel."

"..." Yoruichi silently added, "It specifically refers to intruders."

"Huh? Yuuko, is this stray kitten your new pet?" Retsu Unohana asked, feigning surprise as if she had just noticed Yoruichi.

Yu Zi nodded slightly: "That's right, we just got it."

Yoruichi's forehead sprouted a well-shaped character: "You woman are as wicked as ever."

He always appears gentle in front of outsiders, but he likes to reveal his true nature in front of Yuko.

No wonder you two get along so well.

Two equally awful guys!

Unohana Retsu's eyes swept over Ichigo and the others, her eyes narrowing as she quickly realized what he meant: "You're here for that Kuchiki kid, aren't you?"

"I heard that she gave the power of death to a boy in the mortal world."

As she said this, her gaze fell on Ichigo.

Ichigo Kurosaki met her gaze without backing down.

“This level of effort won’t save the child.” Retsu Unohana calmly looked away, then looked at Ikuko with amusement. “To be honest, I don’t quite understand. Carrying these burdens might make it difficult to even get away.”

What an interesting lineup: a substitute Shinigami, a Fullbringer, and even... a Quincy.

Unfortunately, they were too weak. It would be a gross underestimation of them to think that these people could rescue Rukia Kuchiki from the Gotei 13 and escape unscathed.

Ichigo was furious: "What did you say?"

Yuko raised her hand and gestured for Ichigo to be quiet.

"Regarding this..." she turned to Ichigo, "You, get out of here."

"what?"

Yu Zi shook her hand, looking disgusted: "Of course we have important confidential matters to discuss. Get out."

Ichigo's eyes widened, as if he wanted to say something.

Retsu Unohana smiled and said, "If you don't mind, please feel free to use the room next door."

Not mind at all!

Ichigo really wanted to say that, but seeing Yuko's serious expression, he swallowed his words and led the way out of the room.

After everyone left, they went into the next room, closed the door, and then... everyone quietly pressed themselves against the wall, trying to listen to what was happening on the other side.

Unohana Retsu glanced at the wall and said calmly, "Speak. One Kuchiki Rukia isn't enough to cause a riot in Soul Society. With your strength, it should be easier for you to act alone than with them."

Yoruichi sat at the tea table, her face serious.

Yuko pushed the brewed tea toward Unohana Retsu and calmly said, "Aizen Sousuke."

The mere mention of her name caused Retsu Unohana to pause slightly as she drank her tea. She raised her eyes, a barely perceptible glint of shrewdness flashing within them.

As expected... it was for one hundred...

Yuko said calmly, "He was the mastermind behind framing Kisuke Urahara for Hollowfication experiments a hundred years ago, which caused Hirako and others to become Hollowfied and forced them to flee to the mortal world."

“Captain Aizen?” Retsu Unohana smiled. “He’s one of the most popular captains right now.”

"He is gentle and polite to his subordinates and enjoys a very high reputation among the soldiers. It would be hard for anyone to believe your words without evidence."

Hearing this, Yoruichi breathed a sigh of relief.

Rather than accepting the truth right before her eyes, this woman actually chose to believe Yuko.

Yuko tilted her head: "One of them? Who else is there?"

She wasn't surprised that Aizen would become the captain; someone with his strength deserved to be captain.

Retsu Unohana smiled and said, "It's right in front of you~"

Ye Yi twitched at the corner of his eye: "Hey you guys, can't we talk about serious matters?"

Who cares if you're popular or not!

Retsu Unohana pondered for a moment: "That being said, I still can't understand your intentions in bringing those children with you."

Is there any necessary connection between Aizen and Rukia Kuchiki?

“Of course,” Yoruichi said, taking over from Ikuko, her voice deep. “Do you know how the Hollowfication experiment is conducted?”

Unohana shook her head.

"The Hogyoku, an item called the Hogyoku," Yoruichi said seriously. "That thing is currently inside Rukia Kuchiki's body."

Unohana Retsu's expression froze for a moment.

Yoruichi continued, "Aizen's experiment is incomplete. He will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Hogyoku inside Rukia."

Retsu Unohana pondered for a moment, then shook her head: "There's still no need to contact them."

"Given Captain Aizen's reputation, he could have easily taken the Hogyoku without anyone noticing while Rukia was imprisoned."

"unless……"