Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

Chapter 719 Big Brother Clown

"Bankai?" Ichigo asked quickly, "Did Auntie encounter an enemy?"

"...Well, I guess you could say that for now."

Ichigo's eyes widened slightly: "This is unbelievable."

"Really?" Renji exclaimed instinctively, but his excited expression quickly turned into confusion. "But why don't we feel anything?"

Although the name Tsugikuni Ikuko was only mentioned once in the Soul Society's records a hundred years ago, and her highest position was only the third seat of the Second Division, her battle against the Captain-Commander at Sōkyō Hill was enough to prove her worth.

This is the monster that ended the Captain-Commander's title as the strongest Shinigami in a thousand years.

Of course, Renji still couldn't quite believe it deep down.

For example, Yuko relied on the power of Shuangji, and the Captain-Commander was not in a good state that day.

If it's a head-on fight, the captain is definitely stronger.

Besides... Yuko isn't the Grim Reaper, she's been gone for ages.

Yes, it is like that.

However, if a monster of this level were to unleash its Bankai in the real world, wouldn't the commotion turn the entire Karakura Town upside down?

Ichigo also realized what was happening and looked at Yuuko with a strange expression: "Yeah, if that level of power were used, we should be able to feel the spiritual pressure."

Although Auntie is known for her excellent ability to conceal her spiritual pressure, making it impossible to sense even when someone is standing right in front of her, who would conceal their spiritual pressure during a fight? That would be insane.

With her bloodshot, lifeless eyes half-closed, Yuko said weakly, "Does Bankai have to be something earth-shattering and awe-inspiring?"

Ichigo opened his mouth: "...But there must have been at least a sound, right?"

"Perhaps the problem is that the museum is shrouded in illusion?"

A glint of light appeared in Ishida's eyes as he asked, "How did you know we went to the museum, teacher?"

Although they mentioned it to Urahara before they left, asking him to inform the teacher, it seems that the two of them didn't have much of a conversation.

Yuko spoke frankly: "Because when I activated my Bankai, I saw your presence."

"Is that right?"

Ishida Uryu frowned slightly; there was indeed nothing wrong with what he said.

Ichigo still asked the most pressing question: "Auntie, did you defeat the enemy?"

"...No, they escaped."

Ishida's expression hardened, and he was about to question her when Ikuko continued:

"There were people on the other side who were no weaker than the captain. We were careless for a moment."

Anyway, what he said wasn't a lie.

"Captain?" Now it was Renji's turn to open his eyes wide. "Hey, hey, hey, really?"

Are you sure it's a captain-level officer?

"Are you questioning me?" Yuko frowned and glanced at Renji. "And I can tell you clearly that the opponent's strength is even above Byakuya's, and he is not weak among the captains."

Everyone's pupils contracted: "What?!"

Seeing everyone's tense expressions, Long Gui, standing to the side, couldn't quite get a word in edgewise.

Actually, she didn't know how she joined from the beginning; she didn't understand things like Bankai.

However, judging from everyone's expressions, it seems to be more than just a minor problem.

They probably never imagined that they would be completely fooled by their teacher.

Therefore, Long Gui wasn't very nervous.

Because in her opinion, this special training was a trick played by the teacher.

Shocked, Ichigo regained his senses and asked, "Is it Aizen? How many people are on the other side?"

Yuko shrugged: "No, it's not Aizen. It's a race called the Bounts. I only heard the name from Urahara. You don't need to ask me what they are."

"As for the number of people, although I haven't counted them in detail, there are at least five or more."

Ishida frowned and bit his fingertip lightly: "If the three people from the museum are also... nearly ten people?"

"Bavent?" Ichigo turned and asked, "Ishida, do you know him?"

Ishida shook his head: "No, I've never heard of it."

But teachers have no reason to lie about this.

Since they are from the same race, such things can be easily found out with a little investigation.

"Hehehe, it seems you guys are quite nervous."

Just as Ichigo and the others were about to ask more questions, Lilin's figure suddenly appeared on the school building not far from them.

Ichigo instinctively gripped the hilt of his sword: "Are you the Bounts?"

Lillian tilted her head: "Who knows? Yes? Or no?"

"Tsk."

Lillian frowned slightly: "What kind of attitude is that? I came here with good intentions to remind you."

Everyone was stunned: "What?"

"Haven't you noticed yet?" Lillian chuckled. "There's an imposter among you!"

Ichigo quickly realized the problem: "It's true! The guy who can transform isn't here!"

Come to think of it, that guy was already gone when they left the museum!

Lillian produced a clock from somewhere: "Alright, the game begins~"

"If you can't find that person before midnight, your friends will start disappearing one after another!"

"Hmph~ How laughable." Ichigo snorted coldly, his tone surprisingly calm again.

Everyone turned to look at him, wondering where his courage came from, when they saw Ichigo casually point at Yuuko.

Yuko pointed to herself with an innocent look: "Me? I wasn't with you guys last night."

Ichigo said speechlessly, "No, what I mean is, with Auntie's abilities, finding that guy would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?"

Yuko replied almost without thinking, "Hmm, no way."

"Huh?" Ichigo's smug expression didn't last long.

Yuko explained, "I need to correct you. That ability isn't the kind of X-ray vision you're imagining."

"I never said it was perspective."

"That ability is simply the ultimate extension of perception, achieved through honing one's skills to the extreme."

Ichigo opened his mouth: "But, but..."

Yu Zi interrupted, "Of course, if there is a difference in aura, it is still easy to distinguish."

Ichigo's eyes had just lit up.

"But... I didn't really care what your original aura was like."

Ichigo: "..."

In some ways, this is a sad statement.

Although no one knew what they were saying, the scene fell silent for a moment.

"Well then, big brother Clown, see you after midnight~" Lily waved her hand and disappeared from the roof of the teaching building with Zhiba.

Ichigo: "..."

Soul stepped forward and pointed at Chad and Inoue: "If we're talking about it, Chad and Inoue are the most likely candidates, aren't they?"

"Before that, the few of us had never been separated."

Before Inoue could express his opinion, Tatsuki frowned first.

That Orihime, the Orihime nestled in her arms, is definitely real.

There's absolutely no mistake!

Soul leered and stretched out its paw: "Of course, I have a way to verify Inoue's authenticity, all I have to do is let me touch his chest..."

Long Gui's face darkened, and he stomped it to the ground.

What the hell is this guy talking about?

Yu Zi asked curiously, "What did that little girl mean when she said her friend disappeared?"

Ishida shook his head: "I don't know."

Renji: "But it doesn't sound like anything nice."

Yu Zi's brief comment: "Nonsense, I'm starting to doubt that you're a fake."

Renji's eyes widened: "W-what?"

"How can you say such idiotic things? What else could you be but a fake?"

Renji looked at everyone with an innocent expression.

"Alright, alright, everyone, stop fighting amongst yourselves." Long Gui interrupted them in time. "The students will be arriving at school soon, so you should all hurry back to your bodies."

She could already hear the students laughing and playing as they went to school not far from the school gate.

"Oops!"

Upon hearing Long Gui's words, the two realized what was happening and hurriedly rushed to enter each other's bodies.

Yu Zi rubbed her temples: "In short, let's go to class first, and we can talk about anything else after class."

She was almost at the point where she couldn't keep up the act any longer.

She could see Chad clearly without even needing to activate her clairvoyance.

The difference in their auras was truly significant.

While the Transparent Realm isn't X-ray vision, it is indeed an extension of perception; nothing about the body's condition can escape her eyes.

"Huh? We have to go to class now?"

Yuko spread her hands: "Otherwise? You can skip class, as long as you can convince Miyu."

"I can choose not to inform on you."

Ichigo shuddered: "That's exactly what I was worried about."

Yu Zi glanced at him sideways: "I suspect you're fake."

Ichigo's lips twitched: "Isn't this targeting a bit too deliberate?"

"Alright, there are only a few of you. You can just ask some personal questions and that will be enough, right?"

"They can't possibly copy memories, can they?"

Yu Zi ignored him, left after saying that, and went straight away.

Everyone: "..."

"Yup!"

You look at me, I look at you.

After a moment of silence, Ishida spoke first: "But we don't really know each other that well, do we?"

Ichigo almost stumbled and fell.

Damn, it really is!

All he knew was that this guy's name was Ishida Uryu, that he was a Quincy, and that he knew nothing about where he lived or what his preferences were.

Even before he gained the power of the Grim Reaper, he didn't know that there was such a person as Ishida in his class.

Ryuki said, "Orihime and I can vouch for each other."

Orihime nodded vigorously: "That's right! Tatsuki is definitely real!"

“Then Chad and I can too.” Ichigo patted Chad on the shoulder and turned to look at him. “Right?”

"……Um."

As soon as they said that, everyone's attention turned to Ishida and Renji.

Renji glared at Ichigo: "Hey, Ichigo! Doesn't our friendship speak for itself?"

Ichigo shook his head decisively: "Sorry, we're not that close yet."

Renji's face darkened.

What are you doing?

Are they taking advantage of him because he's unfamiliar with the area?

"Then I'll prove it to this guy!" Renji gritted his teeth and patted Ishida on the shoulder. "Although I'm not a big fan of Quincy, but..."

Ishida gently pushed his hand away and deliberately brushed the dust off his shoulder.

"Sorry, we're not that close."

Renji's body trembled slightly: "You too..."

“I’m just pursuing the facts.” Ishida pushed up his glasses. “Theoretically speaking, the possibility of us being switched is not high.”

"Just like that guy said, Chad and Inoue are the most likely to be replaced."

Ryuki stood in front of Orihime, glaring at him with hostility: "What did you say?"

Ishida wasn't angry: "Don't be nervous, I'm just stating the facts."

The atmosphere seemed to become somewhat tense.

"Yo, Ichigo, Chad~"

The arrival of Qi Wu and Shui Se forced the group to temporarily stop speculating and obediently enter the teaching building.

……

A short while later, Meiyu, who had been acting like a strict homeroom teacher, returned to the office and instantly transformed into a funny girl, sitting down next to Yuko.

"Hey, Yuko, do you know?"

Yuko looked speechless: "I don't know."

"That brother from the Kurosaki family!" Miyu asked with a gossipy look. "Do you know him?"

"...I understand what you mean."

A suspicious blush appeared on Miyu's face: "That guy and Kurosaki Ichigo, they actually have that kind of relationship!"

Upon hearing this, Yuko learned the truth from Meiyu.

Ichigo was called to stand in the hallway as punishment because he was talking to Renji during class.

That's not all. Here comes the crucial part: while Ichigo was being punished by standing, he suddenly tried to take off Renji's clothes.

This is a real disaster.

Yuko could probably guess the reason already; it was nothing more than Ichigo suspecting Renji and wanting him to take off his artificial body to check... The more she talked about it, the stranger it sounded.

Yuko looked at Meiyu, who was chuckling, with a strange expression: "Are you still laughing? If this is true, wouldn't your homeroom teacher be in big trouble?"

Meiyu's expression froze instantly, and she jumped up from her seat.

"Where are you going?"

"I'm going to stop this forbidden love." With that righteous statement, Meiyu hurriedly left the office.

Yuko wiped her face, somewhat speechless, and looked at the clock on the wall.

It's really a cake; it's almost midnight.

This isn't special training for those little brats, it's special training for her.

How a Best Actor is Made: Special Training.

Just as Yuko was thinking about how to exonerate herself, her phone received a message.

"Soi Fon has arrived."

Yuko's eyes lit up: "I'll be right there."

"Do not……"

Yoruichi had just typed "no" when suddenly someone appeared beside her, startling her so much that all the fur on her body stood on end.

Soi Fon, her face flushed and sitting at the table holding Yoruichi, who appeared somewhat dead, was also startled.

But before she could get up, the sense of crisis dissipated once she saw that it was Yu Zi.

Yu Zi glanced at it and said indifferently, "Did you hit it with your claws? That's kind of cute."

Yoruichi: "...Why are you so enthusiastic?"

It has only typed one word!

"There was no other way, it would be troublesome if we didn't run now." Yu Zi sighed, sat down, and told the two about her experience early that morning.

After listening, Yoruichi remarked with admiration, "You've really had a tough time."

Soi Fon asked with some doubt, "Is that Kurosaki Ichigo really that important?"

In her view, it was impossible to fully understand.

Weren't the ones who came to Soul Society to save Rukia Ikuko and Yoruichi?

If it weren't for the efforts of Yuuko and Yoruichi, those traveling monsters wouldn't have been able to save Rukia from the Gotei 13, right?