The existence of the players is the biggest variable in the Bleach storyline.
However, even though Lan Da had begun to act, Ichigo's side was still progressing according to his own planned trajectory.
As for Lan Da's report and the subsequent reports he submitted, Ichigo was completely unaware.
But after the battle with Renji, Ichigo had also come clean with Rukia.
So now, Ichigo no longer needed to act covertly as before.
Being a player originally, Ichigo simply stopped his boring studies and focused on training.
After entrusting the task of dealing with Hollows to Kisuke...
Urahara Shop, Underground Space.
Clang Clang Clang, Getsuga Tensho!
Clang Clang Clang, Getsuga Tensho!
Clang Clang Clang, Getsuga Tensho!
Rhythmic striking sounds continued!
Ichigo was currently training.
And with another swing of Getsuga Tensho, Ichigo finally grasped a bit of the trick.
Gripping Zangetsu tightly, Ichigo channeled Reiryoku into it once more!
The wide blade of Zangetsu lit up with a bright blue light.
Raising Zangetsu, Ichigo charged forward.
Ahead, in an iron man formation reminiscent of a wooden dummy training formation, several iron figures holding long swords were rotating at high speed.
For training purposes, Ichigo had long since worn devices on his neck and limbs that suppressed his spiritual pressure and strength.
So he could use the iron men for training.
Simultaneously, under specific configuration, the iron men's strength far exceeded Ichigo's.
This configuration was naturally useful.
Looking at the iron men ahead, Ichigo swiftly moved in, then used Zangetsu, wrapped in blue light, to steadily block the rotating blade of an iron man!
Successfully blocking the first strike, Ichigo felt a surge of joy, as it indicated the stability of the power on his blade.
Then he forcibly suppressed it, maintaining calm.
The massive Zangetsu was wielded between his two hands. As he flipped and maneuvered, the previously heard clanging sounds rang out again.
Due to the accumulated experience from prolonged battles, Ichigo, who was extremely accustomed to Zangetsu, had very steady hands.
So this time, after the clanging sounds, Getsuga Tensho didn't immediately follow.
After clang clang, more clang clang rang!
Relying on the technique of wrapping Getsuga Tensho around his blade, Ichigo's power greatly increased, allowing him to break through to the center of the iron man array!
At this point, the four iron men in the center simultaneously swung their swords at Ichigo!
The perfectly synchronized attack timing made it impossible to defend against individually.
Thus, the blue light on Ichigo's hands blazed intensely!
He raised Zangetsu and swept it around his body.
The next second!
"Getsuga... Tensho!"
A ring-shaped Getsuga Tensho was released, knocking all four iron men flying!
Then the flying iron men collided with more iron men.
The iron man formation that had accompanied Ichigo for nearly a week thus honorably retired!
But watching the iron men completely collapse, Ichigo showed no dissatisfaction… instead, he was very excited.
"Finally succeeded!" Ichigo sighed with satisfaction!
After the fight with Renji, Ichigo deeply felt his lack of techniques. So for this past week, he had been training at the Urahara Shop to develop new methods.
Earlier, he had already developed the small but numerous Getsuga Tensho rain.
And this technique of wrapping Getsuga Tensho around the blade to increase slashing power was another one.
Then there was the final ring-shaped Getsuga Tensho.
Being able to release Getsuga Tensho in the form Ichigo desired was also an important attempt.
"Ichigo, you finally succeeded! Well done!"
On the side, Rukia, who hadn't gone anywhere and had been following Ichigo, saw this and very dutifully brought over tea and a towel.
"Thanks, Rukia!"
After drinking some water and wiping off his sweat.
Then, looking at the small snacks Rukia had made on the tray, even Ichigo had to admit how great it was to be taken care of by a Yamato Nadeshiko.
The bullet comments shared the same sentiment.
"Wuu wuu, I also want a Rukia-chan to take care of me like this!"
"Is this the Yamato Nadeshiko from traditional Japanese Culture? Aiya, why did real-life Japan have to sink? Otherwise, I would definitely marry a Japanese girl!"
"The guy upstairs has good ideas, but didn't the experts say? If Japan continued to exist, its relationship with us might not be very good."
"Wuu wuu I don't care, I don't care! Rukia, my Yamato Nadeshiko, haa haa!"
"Hey, upstairs, I won't tell you to tone it down today. But if you can be as reckless as Ichigo and dare to take on the entire Soul Society alone, then I'd support you too!"
"Uh, forget it then, I'm trash."
Regarding Ichigo's situation, the bullet comments once again descended into envy and jealousy.