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

Chapter 622 Reactions from All Sides

The Shihōin family residence.

The Shihouin family, one of the four noble families, with a history spanning a thousand years and known as the God-given Armor, is now in a state that is at least as good as ruins, if not completely destroyed.

A massive sinkhole occupies the courtyard, its ravines, resembling those carved by a meteorite, stretching to the horizon and traversing all the buildings within Seireitei.

Those were the horrific traces left by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and Ikuko during their fierce battle. The scorched earth and broken rubble around them all testified to the severity of the battle.

Shihouin Yushiro stood before the sinkhole, clenching his fists.

What on earth happened?!

Mingming and Yuzi didn't do anything!

Why was he falsely accused of being a traitor?

hateful! ! !

Just a short while ago they were sitting together drinking tea and having a meal.

Now only he is left.

After the incident was exposed, while Yoruichi and her group were hiding in a cave developing artificial bodies, Yushiro was invited by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni to leave the Shihōin residence and visit the First Division.

They said they were inviting him to stay as a guest, but in reality, they were taking him into custody to prevent him from contacting the sinners and helping them escape.

When Yoruichi and the others got into trouble, including during the fierce battle at the Shihōin mansion, he was placed under house arrest in the First Division barracks, guarded by the First Division Vice-Captain, Chojirō Sasakibe.

Of course, because of his status as one of the four noble families, he was only not allowed to leave the room.

Because of his status as one of the four noble families, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni did not deliberately make things difficult for him. After confirming that he was unaware of the situation, he released him as soon as the battle ended.

“What do you mean I didn’t know…” Yushiro gritted his teeth.

It was those bastards from the Central Bureau of 46 who got it completely wrong!

As expected, Sister Yu was right.

Those scumbags are hardly sages!

They're clearly a bunch of idiots!

After a moment of grief and indignation, Yushiro turned to look at the ruined mansion and wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes.

No, my sister and Yu Zi will definitely come back.

Before leaving, Yushiro overheard Captain-Commander Yamamoto and Vice-Captain Sasakibe talking about how the two of them escaped Soul Society through the Transcendental Gate.

It's good that the two of them are safe and sound.

Yushiro took a deep breath and clenched his fists as he looked at the chaotic mansion.

He needs to reorganize the Shihōin family home before his older sister and Ikuko return...

That's right...

But how am I supposed to take care of this?!

Because of Yu Zi's relationship with her, the servants only deliver things at fixed times. Is he supposed to do all the repairs by himself?

……

First Squad Barracks, Captain's Office.

After Shihouin Yushiro left.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni rested his elbows on the table, his aged eyes slightly closed.

Chojiro Sasaki poured a cup of tea: "It's unbelievable that someone could escape from the Captain-Commander's Bankai."

"Hmm, that woman is indeed a complete freak..." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni subconsciously picked up his tea and took a sip, then looked up at Sasakibe Chojiro, "Why is it black tea?"

"Hmm?" Chojiro looked down at the teapot. "Ah, I must have forgotten that you don't like Western tea when I was entertaining that young master of the Shihōin family."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni narrowed his eyes: "You did this on purpose, didn't you?"

"How could that be?" Chojiro Sagakure smiled slightly. "I'll go change the tea right away."

Despite being the captain and vice-captain, the two of them interact like longtime friends.

That's exactly right, except that these two people have completely opposite tastes.

As the captain, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni detested Western goods, whether it was tea or anything else.

However, Chojiro Sasaki, who served as his deputy, had a particular fondness for Western goods.

After brewing the tea, the two resumed their conversation.

"Has it been confirmed yet?"

"Yes, there's absolutely no mistake." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni nodded slightly. "We found many reports about Hollowfication experiments in the 12th Division's research lab."

"Kisuke Urahara must have been researching this in private for a long time."

"Or... do you think what she said back then was true?"

At this point, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni looked up at his old friend.

If we were to ask who in the entire Seireitei was most trustworthy, it would undoubtedly be Chojiro Sasakibe, who had always served as his deputy.

She clearly had the ability to become the captain, but she insisted on staying with him.

"Are you referring to the outsider's way of speaking?" Chojiro Suzaku paused in wiping the teapot. "That is indeed an interesting way of speaking."

"Didn't you not refute it at the time?"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni closed his eyes slightly: "But the facts are right in front of us."

"Looking back now, both his posture and abilities are very similar to those of the Hollow."

Chojiro Sagi's eyelids drooped slightly: "That's right, but I think that young lady is quite pleasing to the eye."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni glanced at him expressionlessly: "You think everyone who likes black tea is a good person, right?"

Chojiro Sasaki smiled slightly and did not refute anything.

"Since no body was found, why do you think she escaped successfully?"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni shook his head: "It's just a gut feeling."

Yes, intuition.

That distance, even though Yuko was already standing in front of the interdimensional gate, was only a blink of an eye for him.

It was absolutely insufficient to support the opponent entering the interdimensional gate; his flames could burn everything.

But Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni felt that the other party wouldn't die so easily.

You have to ask why...

He hadn't used Bankai in ages.

An enemy that even he couldn't kill in his initial state wouldn't die so easily.

……

In the present world, late at night.

In a luxurious mansion in a town.

"...Is this what you mean by experience in the real world?"

Ye's eyes twitched as she looked at the unconscious mansion owner in front of her.

“It’s alright, I’ve already done my research. This guy is an absolute scumbag, always exploiting ordinary people.” Yu Zi kicked the unconscious mansion owner. “The crimes he’s committed are enough to warrant being shot a thousand times over. Let’s just make him disappear from the face of the earth.”

"...Are you a member of some assassin organization?" Yoruichi couldn't help but retort.

Yuko paused for a moment: "I...am I not?"

"..."

Now it was Yoruichi's turn to be speechless.

You know what, you really are.

Kisuke Urahara smiled and said, "But this is indeed the fastest way to make money."

“That’s right!” Yuko turned around and gave Yoruichi a thumbs up: “From now on, let me take care of Yoruichi!”

"It's up to you." Yoruichi rolled her eyes.

“Then, let’s settle down in the real world for now,” Yuko said to Hirako and the others. “The Hollowfication within you is currently only suppressed. To master it more skillfully or remove it, we still need Kisuke’s research.”

Hirako asked in confusion, "Skilled...mastered?"

Yuko raised an eyebrow: "Hmm? Oh, is there a problem?"

Hiyori looked up, speechless, and said, "Didn't you just say that we were executed by those idiots in the Central 46 because of this power?"

"That's true, but what those idiots are saying is wrong, isn't it?"

"...That actually makes a surprising sense." Hiyori couldn't help but retort.

“Well, the use of power depends on the master.” Yuko raised her hand, and red-glowing spiritual particles emanated from her fingertips. “You should be able to sense it, right?”

"The power of this force."

"If you can master this power, it should significantly enhance your abilities and spiritual pressure."

"At least I'll be able to improve from the bottom to the middle... It might still be a bit difficult, but I'll definitely be better than I am now."

Kensei Rokusha's temple veins throbbed as he roared, "What kind of consolation is this?!"

Yu Zi suddenly raised a finger.

Kensei Muguruma's expression froze, his angry look suddenly stopping: "What?"

"Being less skilled is the fault of the weak. If you were stronger, you might not have ended up in this situation."

"Of course, I don't mean to discourage you."

Hirako's eye twitched: "That's already a big blow, okay?"

Yuko didn't continue to attack them: "In short, this force isn't something to be hated."

Isn't it something we need to hate?

Everyone subconsciously looked down at their hands and gave each other a loose clench.

The words may be rough, but the principle is sound. If this power could be mastered, it would surely lead to progress.

……

After Hirako Shinji and the others accepted the proposal and settled down in the modern world, several years had passed without them realizing it.

Over the years, Kisuke Urahara researched the Hōgyoku and finally found a reliable method to master Hollowfication.

That is, to make the emptiness within your body submit to you.

"In other words, I need to fight them first, exhaust their physical and spiritual strength, until they are physically and mentally weak, and their physical and mental strength are so weak that they can no longer suppress the emptiness within them, thus drawing out the emptiness within them."

In the present world, in a secluded mountain forest.

Yuko crossed her arms and looked at Kisuke Urahara to confirm the mission.

Kisuke Urahara nodded seriously: "That's right. When their bodies are controlled by Hollows, we'll enter their inner world, defeat the Hollows, and take away their Hollowfication abilities."

"What if we fail?" Lisa Yagyu asked.

Kisuke Urahara shrugged: "Then it's a pity, you will have your hearts devoured by the Hollows, that is, your inner selves, and thus completely become monsters that have lost their minds."

Hirako grinned: "I see, that's a pretty simple and easy-to-understand method."

Hiyori wasn't intimidated by Urahara Kisuke's words at all. She stepped forward and asked eagerly, "So, who goes first?"

"One by one?" Yuko scratched her head. "I don't have much patience."

"Why don't you all come at me together?" Yuko turned to Kisuke Urahara halfway through her sentence and asked, "Shouldn't we be able to do it together?"

Kisuke Urahara snapped his fingers: "To make it easier for everyone to train, I asked Mr. Tessai to set up a barrier in this forest. Even a battle between captains cannot easily damage it."

"Please feel free to use it."

Everyone clenched their fists and gritted their teeth.

We were really underestimated!

Whether it's Kisuke or Ikuko.

It was as if they were certain that even if they joined forces, they couldn't win.

"I was really underestimated!"

Kensei Rokugura clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking, and stepped forward first, veins bulging on his forehead. "Whether it's Kisuke or you!"

"Baldy! Don't let us beat you up until you cry!" Hiyori Sarugaki kicked Shinji Hirako in the butt, then jumped out herself, pointing at Kisuke Urahara with a disgruntled expression.

Yuko was extremely disgusted with Hiyori's nickname-giving skills; how could these two possibly be associated with the bald guy?

No, if this continues, Kisuke Urahara will eventually lose his hair from all that crazy research.

Completely unaware that he was cursed, Kisuke Urahara shrugged: "You've got it wrong, Hiyori. The only one who will fight you is Ikuko."

"I also need to help maintain the barrier. After all, although it can withstand the spiritual pressure of a captain-level spirit, it is still a bit troublesome when there are more people."

"..."

We were underestimated, weren't we?! Absolutely underestimated!

The eyes of the crowd were filled with fighting spirit.

Hirako Shinji steadied himself a beat late, grinning helplessly as he rubbed the spot where he'd been kicked: "Let me make this clear, Miss Yuko, we won't go easy on you just because you're a woman."

“Just what I wanted.” Yu Zi’s lips curled into a smile. She took two steps back and gestured for him to come over. “Come on, let me see the magnanimity of the former captains. Don’t disappoint me.”

Hirako retorted, "Is he already an ex?"

"It's been so many years, you don't still think Soul Society has your captain's office, do you?" Yuko rolled her eyes. "Maybe Aizen has already taken it over."

Hirako's eyelids twitched: "Hearing you say that makes me inexplicably angry."

"When is it going to start?" Kensei Muguruma asked, frustrated. He wanted to beat this arrogant woman in front of him as soon as possible!

I've never had this opportunity before, and now I've finally caught it.

He wanted to beat this woman up badly and make her admit that she wasn't one of the worst captains in the Seireitei 13...

Upon seeing this, Kisuke Urahara quickly slipped away using Shunpo.

"Wow, that's really fast, that Instant Step." Yuko turned back with a slanted eye. "We can start now."

Before she could finish speaking, Kensei Rokusha's figure had already transformed into a blur as he charged forward with a fierce shout. Instead of drawing his sword, he opted for a more direct, direct attack.

A powerful straight punch, accompanied by a whistling sound as it tore through the air, aimed straight for Yuko's face.

"What is this?" Yu Zi tilted her head slightly. "Are you underestimating me?"

"He doesn't even release his Zanpakuto."

Kensei Muguruma was dumbfounded: "You didn't have it either...!"

boom! ! !

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a tremendous force coming from his stomach.

The force was so great that it sent him flying, crashing through trees and hurtling further away.