Chapter 263 Chapter 262: Growth

Welcome to my kingdom.

Under this pressure that was like that of a supreme being, Inoue Orihime trembled slightly, but did not let her head drop.

It's easy to admit defeat, but if you do.

I always feel that something invisible...is about to disappear because of this.

"Oh…"

Not evaluated.

Aizen Sosuke, who turned to leave, said lightly in that lazy tone.

"Let's adjourn."

The gathered Arrancar itself has no meaning to discuss.

After all, letting the beast think and finish is undoubtedly an act that is too difficult for others.

So in a sense, this so-called meeting is essentially a performance art designed to please Aizen.

Yes, that's it.

Walking on the empty corridor, Luo Li, who was originally following her, did not follow her because her broken hand could not fully recover.

But Aizen Soyousuke whispered at this moment as if he was talking to himself.

"We've all followed you here, why don't you want to speak..."

After a moment of pause, Aizen stood still and half turned his head.

"silver?"

In the shadows.

A tall and thin figure appeared from it, half kneeling on the ground at this moment.

"Lord Aizen."

"Are you even starting to get a little weird? Really... I thought you were the only one who would act so pedantic."

Although with emotion.

But how to judge and act in this way is ultimately left to others to judge.

Aizen won't get too involved in this.

"So, why did you leave Jingya-kun's place and find me here? Is there anything important?"

After a brief moment of choking, as if thinking for a while, Yin lowered his head slightly and spoke in a subtle tone.

"Why...why did you do that to that human being?"

It sounds as if he is seeking accountability.

But from a practical point of view, it is essentially conveying an emotion called doubt.

This is indeed the case.

An existence of Aizen's level has already reached another level of soul level.

Based on this premise, not to mention ordinary Shinigami, Arrancar...even some literal 'masters' cannot touch the current level of the prison master.

The gap between souls is like the difference between clouds and mud.

So.

Would a giant be interested in ants?

This question itself bothered Ichimaru Gin, so much so that even if he did something slightly disrespectful at the moment, he still wanted to find out.

—Thoughts in my heart are surging.

There is not even time to form an orderly and coherent discourse.

Aizen Sosuke in front of him was the first to speak.

"Why? It's such a frustrating topic, Silver."

The King of Hueco Mundo slowly closed his eyes, and a little emotion flashed through his eyes, as if he felt sorry for something.

he said with a chuckle.

"Everything you do must pursue meaning and reason."

"I have experienced too many such things, and now..."

"I also want to occasionally experience the way that I can do whatever I want without thinking too much and act completely on instinct."

Can you accept this reason?

Without waiting for the other party to respond, the prison master's smile gradually faded away, leaving only his lonely back at this moment.

"It doesn't matter if you want to complain to Jingya-kun. I forgive your unauthorized actions."

"Gin, we are all companions who have walked side by side since Soul Society. Although I really want to share my various thoughts with you, but..."

"You are a similar type of person to me. Even if you talk about these things, I'm afraid it's hard to understand my thoughts."

really…

Even a man like you has a hard time understanding my behavior.

A plain and subtle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, Aizen closed his eyes and drifted away.

"In this regard, I'm afraid only Jingya-kun can understand what I'm thinking."

Literally, he was belittled by his own leader...

But Gin Ichimaru didn't have any emotional dissatisfaction.

There was only confusion and confusion in his heart at the moment. After all, this style of acting was based on instinct regardless of the origin.

It's completely unlike anything Soyousuke Aizen can do.

so…

What exactly went wrong?

‘Is it something only Captain Arima can understand? ’

In the silence, Ichimaru Gin began to retreat slowly, and his figure disappeared into the shadows again.

It's as if he has never appeared...

other side.

The Arrancars who had finished the meeting left one after another, and in the end only two figures remained.

"Can you still walk on your own?"

Ulquiorra put his hands in his pockets and looked at Inoue Orihime from top to bottom.

There is no thought of pity for the beauty.

It is only out of my own responsibilities and tasks that I am standing here at this moment.

And the reason why I spoke at this moment... rather than asking, it was more like urging in another sense.

Xu will not be so weak.

It was just a swollen face, congestion, temporary blindness, or a concussion.

It's infinitely better than having an arm or a leg cut off.

"No, it's okay..."

Even so.

But Inoue Orihime just stood up tremblingly, and then fell back weakly.

There was no change in his expression, as if he was an absolutely calm observer, Ulquiorra just stared at the other person.

Until I sighed in my heart.

How weak.

Just being injured to this extent is already close to losing the ability to move.

If this kind of thing were placed in the wild, I'm afraid it wouldn't survive more than a day.

"You... are troublesome."

Like whispering to oneself afterward.

He slowly stepped forward and pulled the other person up from the ground.

"ah…"

Inoue Orihime only had time to let out a low voice before Wu Laosi carried her whole body on his shoulders.

"Don't move casually, I don't want to waste time."

Not big.

But the strength of being an Arrancar allowed Wu Laosi to easily lift the opponent and carry him like cargo.

The hazy Inoue Orihime choked for a while.

"sorry…"

"Why are you apologizing?"

"I should have left by myself..."

"That's too slow and doesn't make sense in terms of efficiency."

But then again, this reaction made Ulquiorra a little curious.

"Why."

"…Why?"

"Why can you apologize so easily to me, but why can't you beg for mercy to Aizen-sama?"

Can't figure it out.

"The fact that you are able to communicate normally shows that there is nothing wrong with your brain. But from the perspective of interests, it is difficult for me to understand your previous behavior."

Is it difficult to surrender to the strong?

Inoue Orihime pursed her swollen and bloodshot lips slightly.

"Because, I seem to have caused you... trouble." He is not afraid of power in the literal sense, but he is ashamed of his shortcomings in small details.

Maybe sensitive, maybe slow. And such a contradictory combination is exactly the characteristic of Inoue Orihime.

It's just a pity, about this aspect. It is too profound for an Arrancar without a 'heart'.

Ulquiorra's eyes moved around aimlessly, and his tone did not waver at all.

"…What is that."

The confusion was not relieved at all.

But that's where the interest ends.

Chatting in itself is a pastime in another sense - although there is no emotional change, occasionally exploring some unknown things is a good try for Ulquiorra.

Leave Xuye Palace.

Under the empty dome, he led Inoue Orihime through it.

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You can feel the person on your body shaking slightly.

"Are you afraid? Woman."

"No…"

Subconsciously, he wanted to say something to support the scene, but the words were stuck in his throat, but they just turned around and took another shape.

The tears couldn't stop flowing down again.

After all, it's just the mentality of ordinary people, but at this time, who can blame her?

There was no response, but after catching the wisps of sobbing, Ulquiorra just raised his left hand in silence.

Using his black and green spiritual pressure, he constructed a thin shield.

Blocking the cold wind, Inoue Orihime was stunned for a moment, and then she heard Ulquiorra's calm voice coming slowly from her ears.

"I heard a statement from a certain adult."

"He believes that the power of the void comes from emptiness and fearlessness, and that this kind of power is just a frivolous illusion."

"Because we are all flawed in some way."

Aloof, tyrannical, cruel, indifferent, lonely...

Different character flaws make up all the personalities of the individuals among the Ten Blades.

"And that lord once predicted it."

"He said... as long as the missing piece can be found."

"Our Arrancar's power will be able to go even further."

It is just a one-sided confession, but it will not cause dissatisfaction from others.

Because in a sense, the act of frankness itself is also a process of dissecting oneself and exposing one's heart.

Ulquiorra's eyes rolled and his gaze was directed upwards.

"The adult finally said that with your help, I can find the missing part of me."

Therefore.

"Woman, I will be responsible for your next **** duty."

He clenched his fists subconsciously, although he was still scared.

But compared to the pressure put on him by Aizen Soyousuke, Wu Laosi at this moment naturally looked much more "pretty".

Before Ichigo Kurosaki arrived.

No matter how unwilling she is, life here is a problem she must face.

Inoue Orihime did not choose to avoid, but took a deep breath and spoke in a cautious tone.

"Then...please take care of me."

“…”

No response.

The figures of the two people just gradually became smaller in this vast and lonely desert.

Located hundreds of kilometers away from Xuye Palace.

At the same time, there was a desert of nothingness and no human beings.

But at this moment, it was surrounded by shaped edges and corners, and finally turned into an extremely large square body.

Like a strange thing falling from the sky, this thing seems so disharmonious and weird in Hueco Mundo.

Ulquiorra stood at the edge, silently reaching out and touching this strange-looking thing.

The senses returned like an electric shock.

It is a kind of detection and analysis of spiritual power, rejecting strangers and accepting recorders - according to the person involved, this is a device similar to a door control.

A crack large enough for two people to walk side by side appeared in front of them.

Ulquiorra walked in without hesitation.

And in the next moment, the scene in front of him suddenly became clear.

As you can see, what appears in front of you is a rather simple Japanese courtyard style building.

The sunlight is skewed, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant.

It was as if he had escaped from the desolate and empty Hueco Mundo and returned to the Soul Society of the past.

Even Inoue Orihime couldn't help but show a surprised expression.

"…Why?"

This is...where?

"Oh, are you here already? Sorry~ I've been a little busy these days, so I haven't been able to take care of you."

A frivolous tone came from a house not far away, accompanied by a burst of short footsteps.

After a while.

The sliding door was pulled open.

"Please come in, please come in~ We have prepared some coarse tea and snacks, if you don't mind, please..."

I couldn't finish my words.

Because the other party saw Inoue Orihime's embarrassed appearance.

The smile on his face froze for a moment, and he couldn't help but let out a low cry of 'Hey'.

As for Ulquiorra, who had his hands in his pockets, he also had an expression as if he was in a daze.

so.

Now, what's going on?

Briefly describe various things that happened not long ago.

Ulquiorra stood up, left the room, and chose to stand next to the door.

After figuring out the whole story, the man in front of Inoue Orihime showed a wry smile and bowed his head slightly towards her.

"I'm sorry, Inoue. I didn't expect things to develop to this point... I'm really sorry that you suffered some unnecessary suffering because of my negligence."

"Teacher Aizen himself has no malicious intent at all. Rather than saying it is deliberate, it is more of a random behavior."

"It just happened that, at that time, Inoue-san encountered a situation where he wanted to see others in embarrassment."

The ease of being a subordinate to a higher-ranking observer was the source of Aizen's condescending attitude.

It’s a bit too much to say and a bit convoluted.

The man showed an awkward smile.

"Isn't it a little difficult to understand? Then let me apologize to you on behalf of Aizen-sensei."

"Sorry, Inoue Orihime."

"We have no ill intentions at all."

The other party was surprisingly easy to talk to.

but…

"Why do you know my name?"

"Ah~ That's because..."

The other party paused for a moment.

Under the thick robe, the slightly thin figure turned slightly sideways.

The inconspicuous mandible line and the long hair **** all highlight a sense of neutrality.

Inoue Orihime knew the identity of the other party.

There is Ma Jingye.

The culprit who destroyed Soul Society's Seireitei.

To say she wasn't nervous would be a lie, after all, she had witnessed the other party's atrocities with her own eyes.

It was hard to imagine that the man who could easily erase the existence of Seireitei would show such a generous expression.

And at this moment.

The other party slowly stood up, walked around behind the table, and showed her an incomparable smile.

"We can talk about that kind of thing in detail later, but for now."

"Let's take care of the injuries first."

"It was **** the road, wasn't it? You suffered unnecessary torture. I'm really sorry you were able to persevere."

Reaching out his hand, Arima Shizuya patted Inoue Orihime's head.

"Compared to the time in Soul Society, you have grown up a lot, Inoue-san."

(End of chapter)