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

Chapter 642 This is the real protagonist

As Kisuke Urahara said, Ikuko's most important task now is to increase her spiritual pressure.

However, Yuuko's spiritual pressure, honed through Hollowfication and the release of her Zanpakuto, had already reached the first-class level. In fact, after Bankai, her spiritual pressure was further enhanced, and even in her normal state, she was comparable to veteran captains like Kyoraku Shunsui.

However, compared to Master Yamamoto, the intensity of his spiritual pressure is slightly inferior... no, "slightly inferior" seems inappropriate.

Despite being of the same first-class spiritual pressure, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, hailed as the strongest Shinigami in a thousand years, has a spiritual pressure intensity that is much higher than others.

The gap between them was even greater than the gap between an ordinary captain and a vice-captain. As Kisuke Urahara said, that old man had almost reached the limit of death.

Add to that an elemental Zanpakuto, and its combat power can only be described as explosive.

When she first arrived, Yuko was skeptical of the idea that Bankai could destroy the world, but now it seems that Bankai of that power, if not hindered by others, could easily wipe out all of humanity, let alone destroy the world.

Being so close felt like being right next to the sun, and even she found it very uncomfortable.

Their spiritual pressure has been honed over thousands of years. In comparison, trying to surpass them in just over a hundred years is really underestimating them.

To surpass Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni in spiritual pressure level, it would be almost impossible without hundreds of years of diligent training.

Currently, it seems that spiritual pressure can only be increased through these basic training methods, and Bankai is the limit for Shinigami.

The next morning, Yuko took some time to visit Kurosaki Clinic.

After a month-long honeymoon, Kurosaki Clinic reopened.

"If you're looking for Masaki, she left early this morning," said Isshin Kurosaki, who was examining a patient, without looking up from his stethoscope.

Yu Zi shook her head slightly: "No, I came to find you."

Kurosaki Isshin paused for a moment: "Then wait a minute."

"Grandma, take these medicines according to the instructions on the packaging." Kurosaki Isshin quickly finished his work, saw the patient off, and then said to Ikuko with a slightly serious expression, "Come with me."

Yuko, holding a paper cup, sat to the side and looked up at Kurosaki Isshin in confusion when she heard his words.

"Ah? Where to go?"

Kurosaki Isshin's serious expression faltered: "Didn't you say you needed to talk to me about something?"

“It’s nothing serious.” Yuko put down her paper cup and said directly, “I mastered Bankai a few days ago.”

Kurosaki Isshin's eyes widened: "Huh?! When?"

"...If there's something wrong with Gikai's ears, I suggest you go and have that unscrupulous merchant take a look."

"No, I heard you right." Kurosaki Isshin waved his hand. "What I mean is, when are you going to attack Soul Society?"

Yuko's lips twitched violently twice: "Why would I attack Soul Society?"

Why do these people all think they should attack Soul Society?

Please, being expelled from Soul Society has absolutely no impact on her, okay?

Rather, it's more accurate to say that the dilapidated old world was nowhere near as fun as the present world, wasn't it?

She's just bored and has nothing better to do; she wants to attack the Soul Society.

"Of course, it's because of that legend." Kurosaki Isshin's gaze turned serious as he pointed a finger at Ikuko, "The White-Haired Witch will master Bankai..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yuko slammed her fist on the table, and shards of broken wood grazed Kurosaki Isshin's cheek.

"Eek!" Kurosaki Isshin quickly raised his hands in surrender.

Yu Zi said with a gloomy face, "If you spread such rumors again, I'll kill you."

Kurosaki Isshin quickly retorted, "No! That's really not a rumor! Many people in the Seireitei know about it!"

Yuko's gaze glazed over for a moment, her tone somewhat unfocused: "You mean, many people know about Seireitei?"

"At least the captains still have vice-captains..."

Yuko lowered her head and murmured, "Looks like I need to find some time to take care of those guys."

Kurosaki Isshin was so frightened that he got goosebumps again. He grabbed a paper cup, took a sip of water to calm himself down, and thankfully he had already left Soul Society.

Yuko raised her head, her crimson eyes staring at Kurosaki Isshin without a trace of emotion: "Let's start with you."

"Pfft~" Kurosaki Isshin spat out a mouthful of blood, yelling, "Why?!"

He's clearly no longer the captain.

Yuko said emotionlessly, "Those who know, none of them will live."

"..." I'm going to die.

"...Seriously, how am I supposed to go back to Soul Society now?" Yuko sighed and muttered to herself.

Upon hearing this, Kurosaki Isshin started shouting again: "As expected, you still don't intend to let Soul Society go!"

"Are you an idiot?" Yu Zi rolled her eyes at him. "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore."

Her expression became more serious.

"I'm not here to show off that I've mastered Bankai, but to tell you that my Bankai should be able to directly resolve the Hollow problem within Masaki."

Unlike the interference ability of the initial solution, the modification of the rules by the bankai can directly change the concept.

Naturally, the Hollow that entered Masaki's body was no exception.

Even if Yuko wanted to get rid of the Hollowfication problem in her body, it wouldn't be impossible. Although the power of Hollows is considered an evil power by the world, it is not an unacceptable power for Yuko.

For Yuko, as long as she has the power, how she uses it is entirely up to her.

"But you'd better find a way to explain this to her," Yuko mentioned, since she really didn't know how much Kurosaki Isshin was hiding.

Guessing that he hadn't told Masaki about Soul Society and their affairs, Kurosaki Isshin didn't tell her, so as not to worry her.

Upon hearing Yuko's words, Kurosaki Isshin froze on the spot, lost in thought.

Yuko didn't urge him. She poured herself a glass of water and sat quietly to the side, waiting for his reply.

After a long pause, Kurosaki Isshin scratched his head and laughed, "No need."

Yu Zi put down the paper cup without asking any further questions: "Since this is your decision, I won't say anything more. If you change your mind, feel free to come find me anytime."

Kurosaki Isshin's smile faded, and he nodded seriously: "Yes, I will."

Yuko could probably understand why Kurosaki Isshin refused.

With Isshin Kurosaki by Masaki's side, the Hollow's power had no effect on Masaki's body; it was like a bomb that wouldn't explode.

Kurosaki Isshin was probably worried that Masaki would feel that he was holding Masaki back if he found out.

After all, once Masaki returns to normal, it's highly likely that Kurosaki Isshin's efforts to help her escape Soul Society will be impossible to keep secret.

Yuko felt that Masaki probably wouldn't think that way, but she could understand Kurosaki Isshin's worries.

Kurosaki Isshin's choice was within Ikuko's expectations. Ikuko did not mention this to Masaki, as if it had never happened.

Regarding spiritual pressure training, Yuko did not deliberately pursue it, but continued to live a busy life every day, only making time for meditation training in the evenings, and her spiritual power increased extremely slowly.

……

That year, Kurosaki Isshin and Masaki's child was born.

Upon receiving a call from Isshin Kurosaki, Ikuko rushed to the hospital and immediately spotted Isshin Kurosaki pacing helplessly outside the delivery room.

Yu Zi's lips twitched: "Could you... sit next to me?"

"Ikuko-nee! You're finally here!" Kurosaki Isshin was so excited that he jumped up and down, almost leaping onto the roof.

Seeing the burly man jumping around like a monkey, Yu Zi's lips twitched slightly: "Even if I come... it's completely useless."

It still has to be handed over to the doctors in the operating room.

She can't just use her Bankai to take the child out, can she?

That's just too uninspiring.

"Oh, I was too excited." Kurosaki Isshin patted his chest, took a breath, and sat back down on the bench next to him. "Because when I thought about who could help, the first person I thought of was you."

Yu Zi paused for a moment, then chuckled and said, "Isn't that because you don't have any friends at all?"

"No, don't say that~" Kurosaki Isshin scratched his head shyly.

Yu Zi rolled her eyes, looked at the still-lit operating room lights, and changed the subject, saying, "Why don't you think about what name you should give the child now?"

On a whim, Kurosaki said, "Why don't you come and get it, Yuuko-nee?"

"Are you an idiot?" Yu Zi said speechlessly. "Of course, this kind of thing should be done by the parents. Otherwise, would you be okay with me naming you some random cat or dog?"

"A cat or a dog? That sounds pretty good."

"..."

“Ichigo.” Kurosaki Isshin suddenly smiled. “Kurosaki Ichigo, that’s his name.”

Because back when Masaki was pregnant, this guy couldn't wait to come to Yuuko and used Yuuko's eyes, which were beyond the reach of medical instruments, to clearly see the gender of the child in her belly.

"Ichigo?" Yuuko's heart stirred slightly. "So that's it. Does it symbolize protection?"

Kurosaki Isshin closed his eyes slightly: "Yes, I hope he can become... someone who can protect what he wants to protect."

"Isn't it great? This name?" Kurosaki Isshin puffed out his chest, a hint of pride in his voice. "Masaki and I thought about it for a long time before we came up with it."

Yuko narrowed her eyes: "Could it be that Masaki came up with this idea?"

"..."

At this moment, the operating room lights went out.

Kurosaki Isshin had barely sat down when he jumped up again.

"How to do how to do!"

Yu Zi sighed, "That's really stupid."

But it's understandable that this guy made such a fool of himself as a first-time father.

As the operating room door opened, a nurse emerged carrying an infant in her arms, her face showing signs of exhaustion.

Kurosaki Isshin froze on the spot, so excited he was practically an idiot. It was only when Ikuko pushed him from behind that he snapped back to reality.

"Congratulations, Mr. Kurosaki, it's a son."

"Masaki, how is Masaki?" Kurosaki Isshin cautiously peeked over, subconsciously recalling his wife who was still in the hospital room.

The nurse smiled; she wasn't surprised, as most men would react the same way in this situation.

"Mother and child are both safe. Mrs. Kurosaki is just a little weak and will be transferred to a regular ward soon."

"I see." Kurosaki Isshin breathed a sigh of relief.

Yuko stood to one side, her crimson eyes gazing silently at the baby in swaddling clothes.

Under her clear-eyed gaze, the newborn's soul was completely exposed in Yuko's eyes.

This child... has a remarkably strong soul.

As the child of a Shinigami and a Quincy, this spiritual pressure is a mixture of the powers of both Shinigami and Quincy, and even contains a faint trace of Hollow energy—three completely different powers.

Yuko murmured, "So that's how it is. So Ichigo is the real protagonist."

Sure enough, even the power of the Hollow was inherited.

No, it can't be called inheritance; this power is not yet at his disposal.

But one thing is certain: this child is extraordinary.

"Huh? What did you say, Yuko-nee?" Kurosaki Isshin didn't hear clearly and subconsciously turned his head to ask.

"Sister..." The nurse next to her looked at the two of them and muttered to herself.

Uncle, you don't look like someone old enough to call someone "sister."

“No, it’s nothing.” Yu Zi shook her head without explaining.

When she transmigrated, Yuko was already wondering if she had entered another anime world.

If so, then a protagonist like Tanjiro will inevitably appear.

However, she did not find such a role during her decades in the Seireitei.

Ah, although we didn't find the main character, the villain is most likely Aizen Sousuke.

After arriving in the modern world, the development between Kurosaki Isshin and Masaki once made Ikuko suspect that he was the protagonist.

After all, this guy used to have the sunny vibe of a protagonist from a shonen manga, and he became acquainted with his nemesis, a cute girl.

He's sunny and cheerful, kind-hearted, and his girlfriend is so beautiful and understanding.

It would be absurd if this wasn't the main character, right?

As for when Yuko stopped having this suspicion...

This unkempt, unshaven middle-aged man is nowhere near the type to be a lead actor; he should just get out of my way.

Of course, Kurosaki Isshin doesn't actually look that old. He just looks older because he's unkempt and has a scruffy beard. In reality, if he shaves his beard, he's still a handsome guy.

Exclude Isshin Kurosaki.

This child, named Kurosaki Ichigo, was born with three powers.

Even the protagonist, Yuko, wouldn't believe it.

"Sister Yuko! Do you want to hug Ichigo?"

Kurosaki Isshin's excited voice pulled Ikuko back to reality.

Seeing this guy's smug expression, Yu Zi couldn't help but want to punch him in the face.

However, beating a child's father in front of him is far too cruel.

Yuko forced herself to endure it.

"No need." Yuko raised her hand to refuse, but Kurosaki Isshin shoved the child into her hands.

"You!" Yu Zi almost didn't react in time and quickly reached out to catch it.

"Mr. Kurosaki! What are you doing?!" The nurse nearly had a heart attack upon seeing this, and angrily reprimanded him, "The baby has just been born, and his body is very fragile at this time. How can you do this?"

"Yes...I'm sorry."