SFS Chapter 548 Bloom, Blood Rose!
Chapter 548 Bloom, Blood Rose!
Seeing the blood flowing from Kisuke Urahara's nose, Ikuko's lips twitched repeatedly: "So, I still don't understand why souls bleed too."
"I see. Does this young lady have any questions about this?" Kisuke Urahara became more serious, and then, from somewhere, he brought out a blackboard, drew a few simple sketches, and began to explain.
"As we all know, all matter in the world is made up of particles, or molecules, while the spirit is made up of spirit particles."
"However, unlike artifacts, when spiritual particles, or spirits, are attacked, modern medical methods are ineffective. Modern medical methods are for artifacts, but for spirits, healing requires the restoration of the spiritual particles."
"...I think I understand."
Yoruichi Shihōin glanced at her: "That means you didn't understand."
"I really understand! Simply put, although their constituent elements are different, their forms of expression are actually quite similar."
"But they are fundamentally different from each other and cannot interfere with each other."
Kisuke Urahara gave a thumbs up: "That's roughly the idea."
Yuko looked smugly at Yoruichi Shihouin.
Yoruichi Shihouin couldn't help but retort, "So what if you just understand a little bit of common sense? What's with this arrogant attitude?"
Yuko looked at Kisuke Urahara with a puzzled expression: "Am I arrogant?"
"No." Kisuke Urahara shook his head.
"Whose side are you on anyway?!" Yoruichi Shihouin's temple bulged with veins as she kicked him.
"Hahaha~" Kisuke Urahara scratched the back of his head and laughed awkwardly twice.
Yoruichi Shihouin sighed and pulled the two aside: "Let's get back to business. Help me think of a solution."
With Ikuko's permission, she told Urahara Kisuke everything about Ikuko.
“…This is really interesting.” Kisuke Urahara stroked his chin. “To be able to reach Soul Society without the guidance of a Shinigami.”
“Indeed, that is quite perplexing.” As he said this, he subtly cast a questioning glance at Yoruichi Shihouin.
Yoruichi Shihōin shook her head: "My family's Transcendental Gate cannot be used without my permission. If it is used, it will definitely be one of the other families."
"Hmm, I think I know why," Yuko said somewhat awkwardly.
Yoruichi Shihouin asked in surprise, "Why?"
Yuko asked, "First of all, ghosts don't actually exist in this world, right?"
Kisuke Urahara nodded: "If you mean reality, then it certainly doesn't exist. I've only seen it in some supernatural tales."
"What is closer to the concept of ghosts and monsters is the 'illusory' aspect. Most of the descriptions of ghosts and monsters in ancient supernatural tales are based on 'illusory' descriptions."
"What is Hollow?"
"Miss Yuko, do you still remember when I called you Vasto Lorde after you turned into a demon?"
"Ah."
"After a person dies, their soul is guided by the Grim Reaper to the Soul Society. However, a few souls, due to their attachment to the mortal world or other obstacles, cannot ascend to heaven and linger in places that attract them."
“Some of these souls, after years of torment and resentment, or accelerated by external factors, eventually fall into nothingness.”
"The appearance of the Hollow is very similar to that of the ghosts in the supernatural novels. They are strange and ugly in appearance, and have great strength. Their main features are a hollow chest, which represents their inner emptiness, and a bone mask on their face."
"Oh~"
"Like Shinigami, Hollows also have different levels. They can gain greater power by devouring other spirits, including but not limited to humans, Shinigami, and their own kind. The Great Hollows are among the best."
"The Hollows are also divided into three levels. The lower-level Hollows, Gillian, are huge in size but move very slowly. They are formed by a Hollow absorbing the spiritual power of hundreds of ordinary Hollows."
"The so-called Vastodes are the highest-ranking Hollows. They possess a physique and intelligence almost identical to humans, and even Captain-level beings may not be their match."
“Oh~” Yuko gradually understood everything and turned to look at Yoruichi Shihouin. “No wonder you were tearing at my clothes like a crazy woman.”
Yoruichi Shihouin clenched her fist.
Hard.
"Hiss~ Really? Yoruichi, you're actually this kind of person?" Kisuke Urahara took two steps back in shock.
Yoruichi Shihouin sneered: "If you two keep acting inappropriately, I'll just help you be serious."
Kisuke Urahara coughed twice to bring the topic back: "Hollows can be considered the opposite of Shinigami. Shinigami mainly have two jobs: one is to guide souls in the living world into Soul Society, and the other is to destroy Hollows."
"Most Hollows will enter the Soul Society after their souls have evolved, while a small number of those who commit heinous crimes will fall directly into Hell."
Yoruichi Shihouin teased, "Do you still want to go to hell to find your brother now?"
Yuko shook her head: "Although I am a ghost, I can see human souls."
"But over the years, I have neither seen Death nor encountered Hollow."
"Have you ever heard of a ghost king who has plagued humanity for thousands of years?"
Kisuke Urahara narrowed his eyes slightly: "Miss Ikuko, you mean..."
Yu Zi nodded slightly: "This is not the paradise I'm going to."
“I see, a visitor from another world?” Kisuke Urahara stroked his chin. “That explains why Miss Ikuko would appear directly at the Shihōin residence.”
Yoruichi Shihouin frowned: "Huh? What other world?"
Yu Zi shook her head: "Compared to us researchers, your brain is indeed as barren as an idiot."
"You've become a researcher again?" Yoruichi Shihouin's head was about to explode. This woman was definitely getting revenge on him for calling her weak before!
"I'd say half of it, if I may." Yu Zi straightened her clothes and puffed out her chest.
Doctors also need to do research.
Kisuke Urahara chuckled twice, but after being glared at by Yoruichi Shihouin, he began to explain: "This world is divided into the Human World, Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo, but who says there aren't other worlds outside of these?"
"If what Ms. Yuko said is true, then demons and voids are indeed two completely different kinds of beings."
When Urahara Kisuke got to this point, his eyes lit up again: "Um, excuse me for being so bold."
"Could I study this...?"
"Get out of here!" Yoruichi Shihouin delivered a flying kick, slamming him against the wall.
Kaka.
The walls cracked.
Yu Zi's lips twitched: "Your way of getting along... is quite unique, huh?"
"That idiot is just like that, ignore him." Yoruichi Shihouin took a deep breath and calmed herself down.
Yuko tilted her head, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Speaking of which, is Yoruichi concerned about me?"
"Huh? Are you out of your mind?"
Yuko didn't mind and said with a smile, "Actually, it's no problem, if it's just some cell structure or something."
“My friend used to frequently draw my blood for research and other purposes.”
Upon hearing this, Kisuke Urahara jumped off the wall and stared at Ikuko expectantly: "Really?!"
Ikuko smiled and said: "Of course..."
"No!" Yoruichi Shihouin looked at Kisuke Urahara with a dark expression. "I object."
Yu Zi raised an eyebrow: "Why are you against it?"
Yoruichi offered no explanation, simply looking calmly at Kisuke Urahara.
The two stared at each other for a moment, then Kisuke Urahara grinned and scratched his head: "I know, it was just a joke."
As Yoruichi's friend, he could naturally understand her thoughts.
If a ghost's soul is like its behavior in the mortal world, then it means that even if Yuko only has a little bit of spirit left, she can be completely reconstructed.
Even the highest-ranking Hollows couldn't do that.
Its regenerative abilities are so great that it is almost impossible to kill.
Moreover, ghosts can turn other creatures into ghosts through their own blood.
If such beings become numerous, they would be comparable to even the Void.
It's hard to say how much benefit this research will bring, but it will most likely lead to disaster.
and……
He has other research projects on his hands, so he doesn't really have that much time or energy.
"Excuse me, Ms. Yuko."
“…It’s nothing.” Yuko shrugged.
She didn't care whether or not to conduct the research.
Yuko said this only to repay Yoruichi for taking her in.
"Well, I have one more question." Kisuke Urahara paused for a moment, then asked, "Yoruichi, you were planning to use the Transcendental Gate to send Ikuko to the human world, and then have her return to Soul Society guided by a Shinigami, right?"
"I have indeed thought about that."
The four noble families each possess their own interdimensional portals, eliminating the need for approval from higher authorities.
“I don’t think it’s necessary.” Kisuke Urahara shrugged. “Miss Ikuko appeared at your house suddenly; she didn’t disturb the protective barrier of the Killing Stone.”
"With so many people in Seireitei, no one would usually notice if one extra person appeared out of nowhere."
Except for...that guy...
Urahara Kisuke said silently in his heart.
Yoruichi Shihōin suddenly realized, "What you said seems to make a lot of sense!"
Yoruichi Shihouin tugged at her hair, her face contorted in pain: "Then what have I been doing all this time, sneaking around like this?"
Yu Zi's eyelids twitched: "It was me who was sneaking around, wasn't it?"
Yoruichi Shihōin gazed at the sky, his face filled with melancholy.
Kisuke Urahara smiled and shook his head, "If there's nothing..."
Yoruichi Shihouin interrupted just then: "Alright, if you have time, spar with her and help her increase her spiritual pressure as soon as possible."
Kisuke Urahara's eyes widened: "Huh? Isn't that your business?"
Yoruichi waved her hand casually: "It's all the same. Anyway, you're one of only two people who know her identity now, so please do something to help her."
"No, but I have others..."
Yu Zi smiled slightly: "Just call me Yu Zi, please take care of me."
The corners of Urahara Kisuke's mouth twitched slightly: "Kisuke, Urahara Kisuke."
"So, Miss Yuko, since you don't have a Zanpakuto, would you like to find a way to get one?"
Yuko: "What is 'asa-uchi'?"
"A Zanpakuto is forged by pouring one's own blood and soul into Asauchi; it can be said to be half of oneself."
Yoruichi rubbed her temples: "Let's talk about it later. Let's improve our spiritual pressure through practical combat first."
"I understand. Then..."
Yuko raised her hand: "I want to see Shikai and Bankai!"
"That sounds really cool!"
Yoruichi was speechless: "So...handsome..."
Kisuke Urahara nodded slightly: "Shikai is fine, but captains and above cannot use Bankai in Seireitei."
Yuko's eyes gleamed slightly: "I want to see, I want to see."
Yoruichi just wanted to punch this idiot in the face.
"Ahem, then I'll demonstrate." Kisuke Urahara walked to the other side of the dojo and raised his cane.
"Awaken, Red Princess."
The moment he finished speaking, the cane in his hand transformed into a Zanpakuto.
At the same time, in Yuko's perception, Kisuke Urahara's gentle aura suddenly became much stronger.
"By communicating with the Zanpakuto, I learn its true name and release phrase, and then perform Shikai and Bankai to enhance my spiritual pressure."
“Liberation language…” Yu Zi pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly, “I think I’ve learned it.”
Kisuke Urahara almost lost his grip on his Zanpakuto, and Yoruichi, who was sitting cross-legged watching the show, nearly fell over because her elbow, which was supporting her cheek, brushed against her cheek.
Yoruichi was speechless: "What have you learned?!"
"You don't even have a Zanpakuto... no! You don't even have an Asauchi!"
Yuko: "Yes, I do."
"You have?!"
"Watch this, my Zanpakuto." Yuko straightened up.
This serious demeanor made the two people, who had just been quite shocked, subconsciously focus a bit more.
what happened?
Where did she get a Zanpakuto?!
In their line of sight, Yuko clasped her hands together, placed her right hand loosely on her left palm, and then pulled outwards forcefully.
A few drops of blood spilled onto the ground, the color fading to reveal the flawless blade.
"This is my Zanpakuto."
"Really?!" Yoruichi was dumbfounded; she actually managed to conjure up a knife.
“My release statement is here.” Yuko raised the blade, pointing it at Kisuke Urahara.
In an instant, Kisuke Urahara felt as if he were being stared at by some ferocious beast, and the hairs on the back of his head stood on end.
"Bloom, Blood Rose!"
With a sizzling sound, the flawless white blade suddenly burst into a spray of blood, shooting towards Kisuke Urahara. The blood wove into the shape of a blood rose as it flew, extending outwards.
Kisuke Urahara dodged to the side, and the Blood Rose pierced straight through the wall behind him.
He sweated and said, "This... it should just be your own ability."
"Oops, I've been found out." Yuko scratched her head sheepishly.
"You idiot!" Yoruichi flashed behind Yuuko and gave her a sharp rap on the head.
Yuko bent low and flipped backward, gracefully raising a foot to kick Yoruichi's hand, forcing her back.
"Huh?" Kisuke Urahara blinked. Yoruichi had even used Shunpo, yet he still managed to react.
Ghosts seem to be much more powerful than he imagined.
Yoruichi was somewhat shocked: "You actually realized that?"
Yu Zi raised an eyebrow: "Didn't I tell you? The Transparent Domain comes with high evasion."
"What the hell did you say!"