Soul Society.
Outside the Senzaikyu.
Outside the one-way drawbridge, three Captains blocked Ichigo's path!
"Holy crap, how did these Captains get here so fast?"
"It's over, it's over. Those over 20 billion game coins really aren't that easy to get through. They attracted Captains again so quickly!"
"I'm sick of it. When I'm usually watching from other players' streams, these Captains are lazier than the last. Why are they so proactive today?"
"Blocked by three Captains, even Ichigo can't handle that, right?"
Once again discovering Ichigo's difficult predicament, the live stream audience was very anxious, even desperate.
They thought crossing Byakuya meant victory, never expecting three more Captains to appear!
At this moment, Rukia shared similar thoughts with the live stream audience.
"Ichigo, can you leave?" Rukia looked at Ichigo.
"Ichigo, I'm already very satisfied that you could fight your way here. I don't really expect you to actually rescue me!"
"That's enough, Ichigo. With your love, even if I die, I can die smiling!"
Reaching out to hold Ichigo's hand, Rukia's smile was heartbreaking.
At this moment, Rukia was like the little match girl in winter.
Though the winter was harsh, the cold wind biting, and she was nearing the end of her life, just the tiny flame of a lit match was enough for her to close her eyes contentedly.
"Sniffle, Rukia-chan!"
"Damn it, can Ichigo power up one more time?"
Seeing such a Rukia, the live stream audience was also moved to tears.
However, just as they hoped, no matter what kind of predicament he faced, Ichigo's expression was always so confident and spirited.
"Don't worry, Rukia. It's just three Captains!" Ichigo reassured.
"Just... three Captains!" Hearing Ichigo's words, even someone as steady as Rukia didn't know whether to cry or laugh, her expression twisting.
"Ichigo, do you know what you're saying? Captains are beings at the pinnacle of all Shinigami in the Soul Society, and you call them 'just'?" Rukia said incredulously.
"That's right, they are indeed 'just'!" Ichigo said carelessly.
He glanced at the fallen Byakuya on the ground, "If you ask me, among these three, except for the man with the scar on his chest, the other two can't even beat your brother!"
"I've already cut down your brother, why should I fear these guys?"
Ichigo said confidently.
The facts were indeed so!
Komamura's attack power was strong. His Bankai, Kokujo Tengen Myo'o, was practically invincible in positional warfare and charging.
But the gigantic Kokujo Tengen Myo'o, when used to fight a single person, was like using an anti-aircraft gun to shoot a mosquito.
And Zaraki… Zaraki was fierce, but he generally didn't like attacking together with others.
So, once the three Captains started battling, Zaraki would step forward alone to duel Ichigo one-on-one.
But Zaraki also had a flaw… he liked to exchange blows with the enemy and even enjoyed taking their sword hits.
When dealing with weaklings, this was convenient, giving overwhelming despair, but against opponents of the same or higher level, it was different.
Moreover, the current Zaraki, due to having sealed himself, was also a weakling who needed battle to restore his strength.
Among the three Captains, Komamura Sajin, a power type, was countered by Ichigo's agility type. Zaraki Kenpachi, with just slashing, couldn't win against Hollowfied Ichigo. The only troublesome one was actually Tosen Kaname.
His Bankai deprived all senses, which was very troublesome for someone like Ichigo who didn't rely solely on instinct to fight.
But it was fine.
Ichigo could just put on his mask, not caring about anything, or go all out in a rampage, or use wide-range attacks to forcibly break Suzumushi Tsuishiki: Enma Korogi.
This was the source of Ichigo's confidence!
"..."
They say confident men are most attractive.
The current Ichigo was not only confident but also carried battlefield hormones and the powerful strength of having defeated Byakuya.
Looking at such an Ichigo, Rukia felt momentarily dazzled, her delicate body tense, breathing rapid, her small face flushed.
Beneath her white kimono, her two slender white legs pressed tightly together, seamless.
Being in a violent military organization like Seireitei, frankly, all female Shinigami couldn't resist someone like Ichigo, who is handsome and strong… that was a level impossible to withstand.
In this moment, Rukia suddenly understood that a man like Ichigo was something she alone couldn't handle.
Moreover, limited by physique, there was a risk of going all the way.
As for why Rukia knew this so clearly?
Hadn't she slept in the closet at Ichigo's house?
Rukia's regular biological clock always made her wake up earlier than Ichigo. So, during the morning phenomenon every man has, Rukia had seen the outline.
It was just like the large Zangetsu blade, far exceeding the level of an ordinary Shinigami!
They say the stronger a Shinigami's Reiatsu, the larger their Zanpakuto. But Rukia never expected that as Ichigo's 'Reiatsu' grew stronger and stronger... it reached the heavens.
Quietly, Rukia made a decision.
However, Rukia's fantasies didn't last long.
Because Ichigo had already noticed Rukia's peculiar state.
This scene was exactly like a video Ichigo had once seen.
It was of a female reporter interviewing ten bodybuilding champions...
Instantly, Ichigo understood what was up with Rukia.
Thump-
Smiling, he reached into the Senzaikyu and gave Rukia a flick on the forehead, laughing: "Save that kind of thing until we get out and I'll let you have your fill!"
"But for now, focus. Don't let others laugh at us!"
"Right, Captain Unohana Retsu?"
"Sorry, Rukia is still too young, letting you see her unsightly state..."
Ichigo's words made Rukia shudder all over.
"What did you say, Captain Unohana??? Where?"
Rukia looked around frantically.
Then, she finally spotted Unohana not far from Byakuya!
"Captain Unohana..." Realizing her earlier state had been fully witnessed by Unohana, Rukia's face instantly turned bright red!
A strong sense of social death enveloped her heart!
"Ah, it's fine, Rukia. You're still young. Youthful admiration, I can understand!" Unohana said with a smile.
After speaking, Unohana stepped forward and began treating the heavily bleeding, nearly-dead Byakuya.
Under Unohana's miraculous hands, Byakuya's breathing gradually stabilized.
Sensing this, Ichigo couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.