Chapter 253 Chapter 252: Kurosaki Ichigo’s Rain

"Arima Shizuya."

"How to say this man, for us, is a very complicated image."

"As the captain of the fifth division, he may be competent. After all, as far as I know, many team members still do not believe that he can betray Seireitei."

"But on the other hand, as the captain of the Gotei 13, he has definitely failed in his duty... This guy betrayed his mission and committed an evil act that no one can forgive."

Hirako Mako's statement does not contain any emotion, and is entirely based on the narrative style of a bystander.

So does his expression.

Calm and indifferent, as if everything has nothing to do with him.

Because of this... Hiyori, who was shouting and jumping around at the moment, seemed a bit 'abstract'.

"Huh?! What does it mean to be competent as a captain? I don't agree, I don't recognize it, I think there is a big problem!!"

"Okay, okay... I understand. By the way~ I ordered some things from Boss Urahara before. Could you please help me get them?"

"...You don't need such a bad reason to get rid of me, right?"

"Do you think I'm the type who likes to use my brain?"

"Bald!"

With just a moment of confusion, the conversation between these two people could go to unknown places.

Kurosaki Ichigo covered his face in pain.

— Is it really okay to trust such unreliable people?

With great reluctance, he pushed away the noisy yellow-haired girl, and soon, only Hirako and Ichigo were left in this independently developed 'basement'.

"Sorry, that guy didn't mean any harm."

"No...I didn't really care at all."

So, back to business.

"There is so much to discuss about that man."

"But before starting this topic, you must be more concerned about your own life experience, right?"

"I said before that we have been paying attention to you a long time ago... This sentence is not an exaggeration."

After sorting out the words, he sorted out the regulations clearly and clearly.

Hirako Mako stared at the top of his head, and in a somewhat nostalgic tone, he told a story from a long time ago.

From his identity, the origin of the mask, to the marriage between the God of Death and the Quincy.

And the final union, and the final birth of Kurosaki Ichigo.

"We were kept in the dark at the beginning, thinking that Arima Shizuo was also a simple victim."

"And his power was reborn in you, so we also paid a lot of attention to you."

"As for what happened next...well, I don't think I need to say anything more. You have already witnessed it with your own eyes."

The absolute power manifested in Soul Society.

That sense of transcendence that overtook everything, even now when thinking about it, Kurosaki Ichigo couldn't help but tighten his lips.

Based on Arima Shizuya's strength, he also had corresponding guesses and assumptions about the opponent's general information.

But now, Kurosaki Ichigo has discovered that the opponent is far more 'powerful' than he imagined.

The layout has been laid out for many years and the goals are clear.

Once he succeeded, he did not get carried away in any sense, but showed his superiority to the greatest extent within the limits.

As an enemy.

Arima Shizuya and his team showed a strength that was enough to be desperate.

"Why would such a powerful person do such a thing..."

Mako Hirako pondered and tilted his head.

"If you ask me now, I can't tell you why."

People have been wandering in this world for decades, and the Masked Legion will naturally not understand what the Soul Society is like now.

He confessed the reason and explained everything clearly.

It is completely different from the direction of the original work. At this stage, you already know your own life experience and the ins and outs of the story.

Kurosaki Ichigo inevitably fell into a state called 'tangle'.

"I, I need a little time to digest..."

Such a choked look was also expected by Makoto Hirako.

"Well, it's not like I can't understand your situation. If it were me, I would definitely have this expression right now."

"No...that's not what I want to say."

Hirako Mako was slightly surprised. He turned his head halfway and looked at Ichigo who lowered his head as if he was about to cry.

The young man's tone was sobbed.

"With such great abilities, dad...why couldn't he protect mom..."

Strength, identity, origin.

That kind of thing is good no matter what.

For a young man who has lacked maternal love since childhood and has a melancholic personality.

There is nothing more frustrating...even angry than knowing that your mother died in vain.

Facing Kurosaki Ichigo's one-sided confession.

Hirako Mako thought for a moment and tried to explain.

"Ichigo, I don't think this is that innocent."

Although I have not personally experienced it, it is still clear that the power between the Hollow and the Shinigami needs to be balanced.

As the leader of the Masked Legion, this is the only thing that Hirako Mako can guarantee.

"Your father is also trying his best to protect you, but his way may be somewhat unacceptable to you."

“…”

The silent response, I don’t know whether it is acquiescence or resistance.

The orange-haired boy covered his head in pain, tears falling from between his fingers.

Regret, regret. Pain, self-blame.

More or less emotions are mixed in.

After all, he was the one who killed his mother, and now that he knows his life experience, many problems have been solved.

I am no longer confused, and I will not question any of my parents’ questions.

The emotions brewing in Kurosaki Ichigo's chest at this moment...

It’s the silhouette called ‘courage’.

Take a deep breath and calm down.

Kurosaki Ichigo forced himself to smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Hirako..."

"Ha, have you started using honorifics now?"

Feeling a bit 'snobbish', the person involved also touched the back of his head and showed an embarrassed expression.

But then again…

"Well~ I don't hate this frankness either."

The two people who were honest with each other quickly brought the topic back to its original direction.

"Ichigo, I explain so much to you, partly based on our observations of you over the years."

"We think you are worthy of our trust and can be our companions."

"On the other hand, there is something about the power within you..."

Kurosaki Ichigo's expression became slightly serious.

He could completely understand what the other party meant - the power that symbolized the Hollow in his body was derived from the split soul of Arima Shizuya.

"Honestly, it's hard for me to judge the thing in your body even now."

For things that are uncertain, a person as frivolous as Hirako Mako will not make unreasonable judgments.

"I don't know whether it is a clone of Shizuya Arima, or a brand new individual that only leaves some traces but possesses a part of itself..."

This situation is extremely special.

After all, the opposites deep in the hearts of Hirako Mako and others were all guided by the immature Bengyu.

Although it is immature, it has many flaws and shortcomings.

But those are like coins, two sides of the same coin.

He said that he was just 'scaring himself', so he naturally had very little contact with the outside world.

But Kurosaki Ichigo is obviously different... He was stuffed into half of Arima Shizuya's soul. I'm afraid only the person involved knows what the current situation is. "But having said that, Ichigo, after you came back from Soul Society, you should have been trying to avoid using this power, right?"

The young man's expression was inevitably one of surprise.

"Why would you..."

"Ha, at least I have been a captain for several years. If you don't have this bit of vision, then there is something wrong."

Mako Hirako adjusted her sitting posture, and her expression became a little more serious.

"Ichigo, although I can't help you in your situation, from the perspective of someone who has been through it... I can give you some advice."

Running away won't solve the problem.

"Since it is a part of your body, sooner or later there will be a time for deeper contact."

"Because of fear, timidity, and shrinkage, you will continue to interact with each other... You will never become stronger in this way."

"You also have something you want to protect, right? No matter what it is, it must be something important to you."

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He reached out and patted Ichigo's shoulder gently.

"Although we can't provide any substantial assistance, if you really plan to develop capabilities in this area... then contact us and we will do our best to help you."

Having said that, my heart has been exhausted.

Kurosaki Ichigo nodded heavily towards the other party, but his expression was still hesitant.

"Thank you, I'll... think about it for a while."

"Yeah, I understand."

Sending Kurosaki Ichigo away.

The Masked Legion members hidden in the corner slowly appeared.

"Is it really okay to just let him go like this?"

"What do you mean...do you still want to keep him here?"

"It's not impossible, after all, Arima Shizuya's power is too concerning. If possible, it would be better to kill him as soon as possible."

"Should we directly discuss it on the premise that Ichigo Kurosaki loses control? Wouldn't this be somewhat disrespectful?"

"The principle of the Gotei 13 is to kill by mistake rather than let go."

"Ha, are you still thinking that you are the captain now?"

"What did you say?!"

This is not the first time that conflicts have arisen within the Masked Legion. Normally Hirako Mako would just ignore it.

After all, everyone is not from the same team, each has different personalities and experiences.

Right now, they are gathering together purely for revenge and seeking stability.

Naturally, there will be no surprises in this situation.

But...the atmosphere today is particularly solemn.

"That's it for now. Talking about others behind their back is not something a serious person would do."

After all, he was the apparent leader of the Masked Legion, and no one refuted Hirako Mako's words.

And he stared in the direction where Kurosaki Ichigo left, with a slightly condensed expression and tight lips.

Some words he couldn't say in the end, after all, many things seemed to be just his wishful thinking now.

Just wait.

Time will tell.

"If Ichigo Kurosaki really doesn't come back, what will we do?"

In response to other people's questions, Hirako Mako replied decisively.

"Then you should be happy for him, because doing this means that in Ichigo's opinion, there is someone more trustworthy than us."

An underage boy who has not yet gone to college.

But he has to shoulder this kind of unreasonable responsibility and burden, and in the end, he even has to ask "strangers" like himself for advice.

"If it were you, would you think this is a very frustrating thing?"

“…”

No one responded.

Because the so-called ‘empathy’ is a very rare spirit of compassion.

Kurosaki Ichigo returned home.

He couldn't wait to see his father and ask him clearly about himself, him, and his mother...

Are those things true?

However, Kurosaki Isshin seemed to have evaporated, completely disappearing at this moment.

"Maybe you're on a business trip?"

Seeing his sister Kurosaki Yuuko smiling and speaking, Ichigo couldn't say the words that were stuck in his throat no matter what at the moment.

"Brother, what do you want from dad?"

"No, no..."

You can't pass on unnecessary pressure to others, let alone the eldest son.

Kurosaki Ichigo has also become accustomed to his own unique way of resolving emotions.

Lock yourself in a room, be alone in silence, and think.

It doesn't matter.

It's just the same thing as before.

Time will dilute these uneasy emotions, and it is useless to think too much about it now.

However, he still had trouble falling asleep while tossing and turning.

He reached out and groped in his arms.

Kurosaki Ichigo took out the Death Agent Certificate he carried with him, his eyes slightly straightened.

I want to find someone to talk to, but there is no suitable person around me right now. And in this case…

Gu…

The body sank rapidly along the flowing water.

The hazy scene suddenly opened up, among a bunch of leaning skyscrapers.

Kurosaki Ichigo started running aimlessly and started shouting uncontrollably.

"Zangetsu! Uncle Zangetsu!"

Where are you?

I... need your help.

"What's wrong."

The figure of Yhwach appeared not far behind, causing Kurosaki Ichigo to stop.

"Uncle Zhanyue! I..."

I want to say a lot of things, but I don’t know where to start.

"I, I..."

What should I say?

My life experience is clear, but there are more and more problems.

What plans does Arima Shizuya have for himself? What do you do with yourself now?

I don’t know, I don’t understand, I can’t help but want to scream!

It would be better not to know how happy it is from the beginning!

Yhwach did not interrupt Ichigo's thinking. He just watched quietly.

Until he sighed vaguely.

"Ichigo, don't feel afraid."

"It's not your problem to be hesitant."

"Until you find the answer, be as sad as possible and hesitate."

After all no matter what.

"We're all here."

Under this sky without sun and moon, in the young man's soft and delicate heart.

"Grow up quickly, Ichigo."

Yhwach disappeared.

Kurosaki Ichigo fell to his knees, covering his face with his hands, sobbing weakly.

World, it started to rain again.

(End of chapter)