Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training

"The Invisible Empire is recorded in my grandfather's notes."

"Although neither I nor Long Xian have come into contact with these people, based on the content... these guys are definitely not easy to get along with."

"The reason is simple..."

Walking through the dark corridor, Ishida Uryu's tone became solemn, and even his eyes became somewhat deep.

"These guys have a lifespan beyond normal limits because of the power of Yhwach."

Arima Shizuka next to her also echoed, but at the same time revealed a subtle expression.

"Is there anything strange about this?"

"Of course."

Ishida Uryu straightened his glasses.

"You, the Death Gods, have a clear historical background and follow certain rules to establish order and society, right?"

"But the Quincy is different..."

"These guys are just a group that exists to perpetuate the hatred of Youhabach. In essence, they are all playthings to satisfy the tyrant."

This kind of thing has problems at the root.

"The existence of these people has become irrational. Maybe it was because he discovered these things that Grandpa took the initiative to do something."

Speaking of this, Arima Shizuka nodded in agreement.

After all, without Zong Xian's help, his group would not be able to find a way to enter the Invisible Empire.

The duo of fathers who were not far behind them rarely expressed any opinions.

certainly.

Kurosaki Isshin did not forget to smile at Ryugen who was standing next to him. His playful look seemed to annoy the person involved, but he was unable to say anything excessive.

"Let's get back to the topic."

Taking advantage of the excuse of talking about business, Ishida Ryugen quickly walked forward and stood in front of the two of them.

"After you enter the Invisible Empire, you must be careful."

"Because even in Zongxian's records, there are also warnings and descriptions about some people."

"Although I don't want to admit it, after enough time to accumulate, the Quincy will also have extraordinary power."

Having said this, the Ishida father and son both turned their heads and looked in the direction of Arima Shizuya.

The power that the other party had previously displayed was almost the same as what Zong Xian had written.

It was something beyond the Soul-Dispersing Gloves, similar to a more advanced form of Quincy... Although there were no clear instructions or names yet, both of them could feel the terrifying power within it.

Faced with such instructions, Arima Shizuka simply nodded calmly in response.

"I naturally know the interests involved here... Don't worry, I will take care of it."

Now that things have come to this, there is no point in continuing to dwell on it. Long Xian finally took a deep look at the two people in front of him, then sighed and said.

"Then be careful."

If it was just that Shizuka Arima was also traveling, it wouldn't be enough to make him so concerned - but the fact that Uryu Ishida was traveling with him made him feel a certain amount of pressure.

Even though he's a man of few words, even though he usually acts as if he doesn't want to talk to anyone anymore.

But father and son are father and son after all.

Even if the affection between them is not apparent on a daily basis, the slightest hint of it revealed at a time like this is enough to make people look sideways.

“…”

Ishida Uryu felt somewhat uncomfortable with his old father's sudden concern.

He could only try to calm himself down by lowering his head and pushing up his glasses. After pausing for a few breaths, he opened his mouth slightly and spoke softly.

"I'll be careful..."

Ishida Uryu will follow him not only to help Arima Shizuya's actions.

It is also the strong wish of the parties involved.

Yhwach's holiness prolonged his life, and thus paved the way for a thousand years of bloody war... However, this act came at the cost of the blood of the Kurosaki and Ishida families.

If you are still deceived, you can still live in confusion.

But now that he knew about his family's blood feud, and realized that he had misunderstood Ishida Ryugen before, Uryuu naturally didn't have the face to continue pretending to be ignorant.

This is the responsibility of the Ishida family and also the mission passed down from Sogen.

The tyrant's evil deeds must be put to an end.

After simply calming down and watching the 'intimate' exchange between the father and son, Arima Shizuka, with a calm expression, urged softly.

"In that case, let's set off first."

There is not much time.

Of course, we have to seize the opportunity.

Seeing that both sides were about to turn their backs, Kurosaki Isshin, who had been silent until then, suddenly spoke up and stopped the other party.

"I have something that I'm a little concerned about... Can I ask you something?"

Arima Shizuka also stayed where she was and half turned around.

"But it's okay."

"Are you still the same Arima Shizuya now?"

Suddenly, a question that was more philosophical was thrown out, but it was also what everyone was thinking at the moment.

The news and results of executions in Soul Society were distributed to everyone long ago... and because they were public, there was no room for loopholes.

Arima Shizuka was indeed dead.

That……

For example, what kind of identity should this man who appeared in front of everyone have?

Is it the dying wail of the dead, or the sprouting of something completely different?

At this moment, everyone present seemed to be quite interested in the answer.

Arima Jing just thought about it for a while, then hummed softly and shook her head.

"To be honest, I don't really understand my situation."

"The reason is very simple... Both me and the clone in Ichigo's body are essentially just 'Arima Shizuya' with partial memories."

"Strictly speaking, we are all inferior to the original body. Because we are all missing something very important."

He raised his right hand and gently touched his temple.

"Memory, we are missing important memories that can connect us to each other."

"This means that although I can sense each other with my other clones, I cannot know more."

"It's like a cruiser that has lost its signal tower. For us right now... apart from completing our mission, we have no other purpose for the time being."

The statement was a bit strange, and for Kurosaki Isshin, this answer did not seem to satisfy him.

"No need for such a complicated explanation... I just want to know whether you are still the same 'Arima Shizuya' now."

Yes and maybe not.

Use a more philosophical statement.

"Have you ever heard of the story of the Ship of Theseus?"

Ishida Uryuu beside him nodded slightly and echoed at this moment.

"It's the theory of the ancient Greek philosopher Plutarch."

Although Kurosaki Isshin is not illiterate, this aspect clearly involves a cognitive blind spot.

"Excuse me...Explain."

Ishida Uryu nodded in response.

"King Theseus of Athens had a warship that needed constant repairs and replacement of planks due to years of sailing. Over time, every piece of wood on the ship was replaced with a new one. People began to argue: When all the old parts were replaced, was the ship still the original "Ship of Theseus"? "

If we apply this theory to the present moment.

Perhaps it can also explain Arima Shizuya's mood at the moment.

"To be honest, I don't know who I am. After all, whether it's me or other clones, everyone is experiencing different things..."

"The information we receive in reality will more or less change our thoughts and opinions. Over time, we will naturally become more and more."

“So I can’t give a clear answer to this question.”

There was no answer, but Kurosaki Isshin had already given up arguing. He just looked at Arima Shizuya with a complicated expression and couldn't help but sigh.

Don't understand, but respect.

"You... you are willing to go to such lengths. Is there anything else in the world that is worth your fear?"

Self-commitment, scattered memory, multi-faceted layout and preparation.

At this moment, they are even preparing to enter the Quincy's territory... Even to Isshin Kurosaki, who has experienced a lot, such a plan seems far-fetched and exaggerated!

Arima Shizuka just chuckled and shrugged.

"After all, no one except me can do this."

That’s all I have to say. There is no point in saying more.

The two sides said goodbye at this moment. Arima Shizuya walked side by side with Ishida Uryuu and gently placed the Certificate of the Invisible Empire in his hand on the air in front of him.

Layer upon layer of ripples began to surge and ripple.

Soon... this wave-like thing made everything blurry until the thing behind it appeared.

It is some unknown corner, a world hidden in the shadows.

Witnessing such a scene, even someone as calm as Ishida Ryugen could not help but purse his lips slightly, revealing a somewhat nervous expression.

He looked to his side.

"How did you find this place?"

Kurosaki Isshin scratched the corner of his mouth in distress.

"Of course it's a stupid way. I searched bit by bit... If it weren't for your old man's things, I definitely wouldn't have been able to find this place."

The Three Realms are so vast that it would be impossible to search them all by one person.

"You have such great patience?"

"Of course not, but it's never that simple."

Because the conditions have all been screened.

"Soul Society has heightened its vigilance, so these people will definitely not be active there."

"On the Hueco Mundo side, Arima Shizuya seems to have made a lot of backup plans, so it is unlikely to be considered a stronghold."

"So, the only thing left is this world."

So only one third remains.

not to mention……

"Urahara Kisuke also contributed a lot."

It hardly needs emphasizing how much help technological creations can provide in this regard.

"And that guy has also prepared a lot of backup plans... Well, because of his personality, he won't take the initiative to share these things with me."

But no matter what, this information will not be wasted.

When the Invisible Empire really starts to move...it may be hard to say who is the targeted guy.

"After we finish this, we have other work to do... Long Xian, you can't relax during this period."

"I understand without you reminding me."

Seeing that Arima Shizuya and Ishida Uryu had completely disappeared at the edge of the area, the dad duo did not stop and quickly entered into preparations for the next stage.

Everyone has their own plans and is making their best efforts for the near future.

at the same time.

After passing through the hazy wall of light, the two successfully arrived in another strange world.

Ishida Uryu looked around in confusion.

"This is……"

"It's a very stylish complex. It should be designed to imitate the Middle Ages."

Looking up, all you see are milky white houses and high walls.

The two seemed to be in a corner of a town. There was no one else around them, but there were bustling sounds coming from not far away.

"Not being able to appear in the crowd is already a big help."

Arima Shizuka also spoke with emotion, and was about to lift her legs and walk away completely, but was pulled back to where she was.

"etc……"

"What's wrong?"

"What should I call you later?"

Ishida Uryu's expression was somewhat complicated.

After all, although this question sounds a bit stupid, it is actually something that we have to think about.

Perhaps his own Ishida Uryu could explain a thing or two through oral narration, but on the other hand, Arima Shizuka was not so good at it.

After all, this guy had blown up the entire Soul Society into the sky, and even the Invisible Empire was forced to "move its capital".

"Among the Quincy community, many people should have heard of the name Arima Shizuya."

Therefore, a pseudonym is the best choice.

But the person involved just shook his head disapprovingly.

"It's okay, just call me that."

Because Hyoshubu Ichibei had already "blackened" this name.

For others who do not know the truth, the name 'Arima Shizuya' itself has become an unknown.

In addition, with the endorsement of the Spirit King, memory deletion is used as the basis.

People in the present who have completely lost their future and past do not have to worry about their identities being exposed.

"It doesn't matter if someone calls me by my first name in public, because after others hear it, the name will twist itself into something else."

“…”

Although Ishida Uryu didn't quite understand the principle, since the other party was so confident, he seemed to have no choice but to believe it.

The two began to approach the town.

But before they came into contact with the crowd, they heard a bustling noise in the distance.

If you get closer, even without looking, you can see a thin man in a military uniform and a top hat in the queue, giving an impassioned speech to the crowd.

"We are Quincy..."

"For the people to whom Your Majesty can devote everything..."

"Come and join the army! Join us, the Knights of the Stern Cross!"

"I am Kielge Oupi, and as your instructor I will teach you what true power is!"