half soul

Once again, Xia Li placed a murderous stone in the cherry tree and moonlight.

This is the largest cherry tree in Kuchiki Mansion, and it is also Fei Zhen's favorite tree.Kuchiki Byakuya closed his eyes and could see the figure of his beloved sitting under the tree, looking at the rose-colored sky.But only thousands of years ago, she would gently turn her head and call "Master Bai Zai".Memory is like a monster, and the details that cannot be swallowed are so clear.Kuchiki Byakuya guarded the courtyard where the cherry blossoms were falling, and stayed for an infinite time.

The beauty of the past has long since disappeared.Not in the eyes, but in the heart.

Xia Li scratched her fingertips, wrote Fei Zhen's name on the white silk, and asked Bai Zai to do the same.After placing the white silk, the two stepped back step by step.

Like the last time, a sudden wind blows, rolling up the rain of cherry blossoms all over the sky.When people raised their heads again, the woman in the pink bathrobe sat peacefully under the tree.

"Fei Zhen." It was like talking in a dream.

She turned around.Reflecting thousands of memories.

"Master Byakuya."

It's a dream.

It's a dream.

And call that name again,

And let him hear his own voice again.

God, who had prayed countless times, finally heard his own voice.

Goodbye to him for the last time.

"I can find Lucia and take care of her all the time. I am really grateful to you for fulfilling my last self-willedness." A bright light flashed in Feizhen's eyes, and she stretched out her hand, "Lukia... "

Rukia, who had been standing on the side in a daze, ran forward. "elder sister……"

She couldn't take another step forward, the protective wall formed by the murderous stone blocked her from moving forward.Rukia put her hand on the invisible barrier, looking at her relatives who were close at hand.I have only seen her picture in my elder brother's, the unchanging face embedded in the frame.Now this person is standing in front of him, calling his name, and reaching out to him.This is the first and will be the last time I see my sister.

"Sorry for leaving you alone..."

"No, I've always been happy. I used to be and I am now, so there is no need to apologize."

No matter where you are, there are people who care about you and love you. This is the happiest thing.

What is happiness?

It is with those people, every minute and every second.

"You've grown up, Rukia."

Fei Zhen curled the corners of her mouth and smiled softly.

"Happiness, what?" Fei Zhen stood up facing Bai Zai Yingying, "For me, Mr. Bai Zai, being able to meet you is my greatest happiness. The five years by your side are the happiest and happiest time for me. However, I have one last willful request..."

"Say it. I will definitely do it." Bai Zai also walked forward.

"...Let Rukia be happy forever."

Who is desperately holding back the tears that are about to fall.

Who is at the end and who is still thinking about.

Kuchiki Byakuya's eyes were gentle, as if a morning mist had fallen. "must."

The petals of the cherry blossoms suddenly flew like crazy, leaving traces of gorgeous flashes in the moonlight.Both Rukia and Xia Li couldn't help being surprised.Is it... is it over...

This cherry petal is half soul, the last solo dance.

"I've always wanted to enjoy the cherry blossoms with you here, Byakuya-sama, and Rukia. Now, this wish has finally come true... But it seems that it's about time..." Fei Zhen stretched out her hands to hug the quilt Her hair was blown up by the wind, revealing a starry smile, "Lord Bai Zai, it's great to see you again."

"Fei Zhen. I have always loved you."

"Me too."

Then tears traced a trace on the flowery smile.

"Goodbye."

This time, it is the last parting.

Goodbye.

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Xia Li finally decided what she was going to do.

The first thing to do is to contact all the half-souls.When I thought that this city was nothing more than a show, I suddenly felt that it was okay to be a little messy.It won't affect anyone else anyway.The key is to let all half-souls see the message you want to convey, isn't it?

So the girls asked for a lot of paint, all kinds of eye-catching colors.She left extremely eye-catching characters in many places in the empty seats.

"Half-soul, please come to the entrance of Kurosaki Hospital every night."

In this case, as long as they see these words, they will come over.Although it's not sure what they can do by calling them all over, at least it's better than them being alone.The only one who can see them is myself.

I know you're still there, I can look at you, I can communicate with you, though not with sound.

But it won't be lonely.

I also want to know more about you guys.

Smiling slightly, Xia Li wiped the sweat off her face, picked up the paint bucket and continued writing in another place.

A black figure appeared silently behind the girl who was concentrating on graffiti.

"One of the binding ways, plug." A deep voice sounded.

Caught off guard, Xia Li suddenly fell to the ground.

"Boom—" The paint bucket was overturned, and snow-white paint was spilled on the ground, covering the half-written "Kurosaki Hospital" in white.The sunlight reflected over it was dazzling.What appeared in front of him was a man in a white gown.Although he didn't cover his face, Xia Li didn't know him either.

"Who are you?!" The girl gritted her teeth and struggled with all her strength but couldn't get rid of the bondage.

"Report. The capture of Kurosaki Natsuri has been completed. Above."

Varied……

why!

Xia Li opened her eyes wide in horror.

Catch, capture? !

Having said that, without any scruples, so blatantly, could it be...

...Is it Goutei Thirteen Fans? !

A voice came from the intercom at the man's collar. "Received. Send directly to Room 413. Above."

"learn."

The man took out a black cloth, covered Xia Li's eyes, and led her out of the city.

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When Xia Li's figure reappeared in Hitsugaya's field of vision, his eyes widened in disbelief.Since she left, he has been sitting on the top of the tallest building and never left.If he hadn't lowered his head accidentally just now, he wouldn't have noticed that she was back.However, before he had time to feel the mixed mood, he saw the person behind Xia Li.

Danger!

He rushed straight down from the roof, but stopped in mid-air.

With such a body, no matter what you do or shout, it will not affect others at all.

He followed behind the man, clenching his fists hard.Now Xia Li's eyes are also blindfolded and she can't see herself.No one can see themselves now.No matter how much cold anger is filled in the emerald green eyes, it will not help.

hateful!

Nothing can be done.

Nothing can change.

Can you just follow behind and watch helplessly?

what is this!

Seeing that person leading Xia Li towards Jingling Court, a sense of powerlessness arises spontaneously.

Wait... Jing Lingting?

He suddenly remembered that that white shirt...wasn't it...

Oops!

Hitsugaya's eyebrows furrowed fiercely.He followed that person thinking of all possible ways to change the status quo, but his body was suddenly bounced off by something.Startled, Hitsugaya reached forward, but was bounced away again.He stood at the junction of Liuhun Street and Jinglingting, unable to take another step forward.He can't enter the Jingling Court!

This translucent body clearly has no border with this world, how could it be blocked...

Is it...

The murderous stones around Jinglingting, huh...

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Someone has already removed the black cloth that covered Xia Li's eyes.She found herself in a dark room.Surrounded by a mountain of bottles and jars, some of which had a faint green gleam, Xia Li tried her best to restrain herself from imagining the exhibits inside.

What is this place……

catch me for what...

"Welcome to my wonderful showroom, funny little girl." A voice that gave people goosebumps came from outside the door.Then, a man in a long white coat walked in.

The strong backlight made Xia Li unable to see his face clearly, but he could barely see the outline of the guy, as if he was wearing a very weird hat.

"Ah, before we talk, I should introduce myself. My name is Nirvana Yuri, and I am the captain of the Seiritei [-]th Division. In fact, I prefer the title of director of the Soul World Technology Development Bureau."

Nirvana Mayuri unhurriedly turned on the light.The whole room lit up at once.That's why Xia Li saw that the guy in front of him looked equally unflattering.More like a robot than a human.

The girl frowned.

"Why did you arrest me!"

"I found that you seem to be a suitable person for a half-soul. This is a very remarkable thing. You can touch areas that no one else can touch. Just thinking about it makes me tremble with excitement. So, become My collection, I can use my supreme technology to stimulate all your abilities. It is definitely better than you messing around in that kind of place alone. Let's talk about the conditions now." Nie spread her hands, Showing a smile that made Xia Li feel creepy.

This guy is too scary... With such a face, speaking like this, and being in such a weird place... Xia Li just felt like she was in a horror novel, and cold sweat slipped down her back.

Was it because he was a suitable person that he was targeted...

"let me out!……"

"Oh, oh, the little girl who is not very obedient... I have many ways to deal with the disobedient collection."

Collection?What the hell is this place!What a pervert!My intuition tells me that even if I don't die, I will lose my skin...

The girl has been trying to struggle, but her body is bound, and she can't move an inch.

Nirvana looked at her for a while. "It seems that the negotiation failed. Then forget it, anyway, the experimental product has no decision-making power, so I should do it."

hateful!Can't move... Xia Li gritted her teeth tightly.

Are you going to die...how can...

I still have a lot of things to do!

Those who want to save, those who want to help, I have not done anything yet!

"Captain Nie, wait a moment."

Xia Li was shocked.This voice is Kisuke Urahara!

Sure enough, the store manager who was supposed to be at the current Urahara store appeared at this door without warning.

"I'm afraid you really can't move what this lady said." The tone was joking, but the cold light from under the brim of the hat undoubtedly showed the seriousness of the master.

"Are you ordering me, my former boss?" Nie deliberately put the accent on the word "used to be", and there were thorns in the words without any trace.

Urahara didn't care at all. "What a bad character. I'm just here to advise, if you don't want your Technology Development Bureau to be completely destroyed by Mr. Kurosaki, don't have this girl's idea. Well, anyway, I used to be the director here, so I still have something to say about this place. With such a little emotion, I can't bear to let it be destroyed in your hands like this."

Nirvana looked at Urahara without any expression on his face.

"Taking a step back, as a half-soul suitable for this girl, her ability is determined by herself. You can't stimulate her ability by intervening without authorization."

"It would be troublesome. The capabilities of the fittest are really exciting."

"If you don't mind, I can collect information for you. Of course, the research results will be counted in the Technology Development Bureau. This is the last concession. How?"

The second director of the Technology Development Bureau squeezed his chin, and after a while, he slowly squeezed out a word from between his teeth. "good."

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"Then that's it, you wait here for a while, I have to go back and make some preparations. Hufu will come here to find you later." Urahara took Xia Li back to the empty seat of the model, explained these things and returned to the present world on his own.As he told Nie Yuli, he would conduct a series of investigations by Xia Li's side. On the one hand, he had to go back and prepare some instruments himself;

Finally came out from that place, and probably took his life.What happened just now was so dark and dark, and I still have lingering fears, as if it never really happened.Hearing what Urahara Kisuke said, he would probably stay by his side in the future.Now that he just doesn't intervene, he can't do it anymore.But at least my own safety is guaranteed... So, it's not bad.

Xia Li sat in the shade for a while, calmed down, and then remembered that she still had unfinished work.

Write down what you want to convey in this city many times.Let all the half-souls see your message.If someone saw his message and rushed to Kurosaki Hospital at night, he would not lose his sight because the suitable person was taken away.So... Fortunately, I have come back.

Still very lucky, isn't it.

The girl cheered herself up and stood up.She went back to where she was halfway through writing.

The words behind "Half soul, please do it every night" were stained mottled by the white paint that was knocked over before, making it hard to make out.This seemed to prove that what happened just now was not a nightmare.

The messy white traces are a little dazzling under the reflection of the sun.The bright colors distracted Xia Li for a moment.It looks like someone's gaze will burn people.

That's why you're running away, aren't you?

Then... just take it as, I have lost you.

Hitsugaya Toshiro, whether you come or not is your freedom.

Now that I am back, I will definitely not run away anymore.

I'm here to help everyone, you're not the only one on my shoulders.

I won't be suspicious any more because of my trivial matters.

I already have this awareness.

She stroked the handwriting on the ground with her fingertips, gritted her teeth, and picked up the brush to dip a piece of snow white again.

"Come to the gate of Kurosaki Hospital."

wake up.

Actually, you have nothing, Kurosaki Natsuri.

Xia Li lowered her eyelashes slightly, avoiding the reflection.She told herself that instead of embracing impossible dreams, it is better to give up as soon as possible.Exile yourself first and be in despair, so you won't be more sad.

However, at this time, what she didn't expect was that some things were like a hunter's trap, the more she tried to escape, the deeper she fell.

Just as she was distracted while writing and drawing, a timid voice came from behind.

"You, hello..."

Xia Li turned around, and behind him stood a man with braids, wearing the clothes of the Technology Development Bureau, and carrying a large backpack.That thin and small figure, compared to himself, is really insignificant... The first impression is that he is a very gentle, kind and shy person.

This should be what Urahara mentioned, Hu Fulin.

The girl smiled. "Thank you so much. If you hadn't informed Urahara in time, I would have died."

That's why Urahara felt relieved to ask him to help him with his work.This is someone you can trust 100%.

"No, it's nothing." Hufu was a little nervous, touching his head embarrassedly to introduce himself, "My name is Hufulin, please take care of me."

"My name is Xia Li Kurosaki. Now, do me a favor." Xia Li looked at him with a bright look in his eyes, "Help me write a sentence in this city."

"Ah, I'm happy to help." Hufu put down his bulging backpack, picked up a brush beside him, and scribbled the same words on the ground a little further away.I searched all the way through the spiritual pressure, and I could see such sentences written on the ground of several streets not far away.It's not hard to imagine how many things this young suitor has thought about and done for the sake of the half-soul.

"Miss Kurosaki...it must be hard work..."

Xia Li stopped working.

As a suitable person?

Will it be stared at inexplicably?

Do you want to witness life and death again and again?

"No." The wind blew the girl's black hair and she grabbed it casually.In Hufu, under the bright white sunlight, Xia Li smiled calmly with the corners of her mouth curled up.That smile is clean and clear, like a stream in early spring when the ice and snow melt.

"It's an honour."

she says.It's an honour.

Hu Fu stared at her blankly.He just felt that the scene in front of him was a beauty he had never seen before.

Obviously, he is just a child who has lived for more than ten years.

Obviously, she is too weak compared to their god of death.

Obviously, he was experiencing such an unusual thing.

But there is no anxiety or complaint at all, but gratitude.

She has a strength that she can't imagine and can't express.

He felt himself beginning to admire the little girl.

However, what he won't understand is that some people are used to walking alone, alone, firmly, and walking all the way.Even if you are sad, you are sad, because there is no one to confide in, so you stubbornly choose to hide everything.Anyone can give a smile, and everyone can share happiness, but the wound on the heart is a forbidden place that others must never set foot on.

Because I don't want to bring the sadness to those who are the most cherished, I finally choose to bear it alone.

I have always thought that it is enough for me to bear it alone.

Like when I lost my mother.Like the time when I heard that Hitsugaya was gone.Like the time when I ran back to the present world from here.

What kind of mood did she bury those sorrows.

You can't imagine.

-To be continued