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

Chapter 760 Witnessing the End of the Bount

In the room behind the Urahara store, a neat row of corpses lay on the floor.

"Hey, what was that spiritual pressure all about just now?" Yoruichi brought up the old matter again after calming down from her anger, her golden eyes fixed intently on Yuuko.

The spiritual pressure gave her a feeling of irritation, unlike Yuko's usual demeanor.

Yuko shrugged: "Didn't I say? It was just to scare people."

Yoruichi rolled her eyes as she watched Tessai Katsuhiko busy himself: "If you mean scaring your own people, then you've certainly succeeded."

Yu Zi spread her hands: "How was I supposed to know they were so weak?"

Yoruichi knew from Yuuko's attitude that he wouldn't tell the truth, so she turned to Soi Fon and looked at her questioningly.

Soi Fon gently shook her head, indicating that she didn't understand what was going on either.

Yoruichi sighed, and the room gradually quieted down.

Yuko sat at the tea table, holding a freshly brewed cup of tea, wisps of white steam rising from it. Her red hair swayed gently as she stared blankly at the wood grain on the floor.

"It's all been taken care of."

Finally, Wo Ling Tiezhai and Xiao Yu finished treating everyone's injuries.

The injuries to everyone were not serious. Even Ichigo, who was the most seriously injured, had his external injuries healed a lot thanks to Inoue's treatment. Now, after Tessai Tsukabishi's treatment, he could basically move around without any problems, but he was not yet fully awake.

Yoruichi transformed back into her black cat form, perched on Yuuko's lap, washing her face with her paws while muttering, "Do you even know what you're doing?"

Soi Fon looked on with envy at Yoruichi, who was perched on Ikuko's lap.

No, it's not that I envy Yoruichi, but that I envy Ikuko.

"If only I had known." Yuko noticed Soi Fon's reaction, casually picked up Yoruichi and tossed her over, replying indifferently.

Yuko reached out and picked up Kurosaki Ichigo, who was lying on the floor next to her, by the collar like a doll, and shook him from side to side. "Still not awake? This kid's ability to cope with stress is really getting worse and worse."

"Don't you feel any remorse saying things like that?" Yoruichi, having settled on Soi Fon's leg, looked at Ikuko with a slanted gaze. "Shouldn't we see whose fault it is?"

This guy not only made those Bounts so strong, but he also helped them enter Soul Society. Does he even realize how serious this is?

If old man Yamamoto finds out, the friendship that has been so hard to build will be completely ruined.

Although Yuko probably doesn't think she has any friendship with Soul Society, her sensitive identity means she might not be able to withstand another attack.

Don't be fooled by Yuko's victory over old man Yamamoto. Yamamoto is, after all, the top dog of the Gotei 13. But what about Yuko?

I'm all alone!

It would be troublesome if someone raided and killed us.

It's only because Yu Zi is so heartless that she acts so indifferent now; she'll be worried sick when she finds out.

Yuko showed none of Yoruichi's annoyance and replied matter-of-factly, "Of course it's because they're too weak."

Yoruichi sighed and opened her mouth as if to say something.

Just then, Ichigo, who was being pulled by Yuko, let out a muffled groan.

"Ugh...cough! Cough cough..."

Ichigo suddenly opened his eyes, his vision not yet focused, and his first reaction was to jump backward like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. As a result, due to exhaustion, his legs went weak, and he fell flat on his face, crashing heavily onto the tatami mat.

"...This is...Urahara Store?" Ichigo clutched his swollen forehead, his voice still trembling with fear. "Auntie? What are you doing here?"

Yuko put down her teacup, revealing a standard, chilling smile that sent shivers down Ichigo's spine: "Are you awake now, Ichigo-kun?"

Ichigo broke out in a cold sweat: "Did I say something wrong again?"

Did that bastard call her "auntie" or "old lady" again?

Yu Zi shrugged: "No, but you guys are a bit useless."

"useless……"

As Ichigo looked at the people lying around him, the memories in his mind began to rewind wildly like a broken cassette tape.

The dark cavern, the overwhelming wind pressure from Kariyagami, followed by that guy's voice, and finally, loss of consciousness...

He suddenly looked up, leaned forward, and asked excitedly, "Where are those guys?!"

"Shut up." Yuko reached out a hand and pressed it down on Ichigo's head, forcibly shoving his head down. "Kariyagami and the others have already gone on a trip to Soul Society. As their guide, I personally saw them off. As for you, your task now is to shut up and wait for the doctor to arrive."

Ichigo was taken aback: "Guide? What do you mean?"

Before Yuko could respond, he remembered Kariya's words and started yelling like a machine gun: "By the way! Auntie, what were you thinking?! You actually gave them power!"

"What are you thinking about?" Yuko tilted her head, her crimson eyes completely calm. "I was thinking that if those old fogies in Soul Society who sit in high positions could have dealt with the problems they created earlier, I could be lying on the sofa watching TV tonight instead of listening to you yelling and shouting here."

Ultimately, isn't it just that you're too weak?

“Weak…” Ichigo almost choked on his breath. “Kariyakami is now as strong as a monster! What exactly is that blood you gave them?”

Why does it only taste like strawberry when he drinks it? Is it a counterfeit?

"So?" Yuko took a leisurely sip of tea. "If you feel weak, then become stronger. If you think I've done something wrong, then become strong enough to stop me. Ichigo, you don't actually think this world operates on logic, do you?"

Ichigo was so choked up that he couldn't speak for a long time.

Just as the two were locked in a stalemate, noises began to come from the side.

"Ouch... my head hurts so much, it feels like a hangover."

Matsumoto Rangiku sat up, clutching her forehead; her blond hair was a mess, like a bird's nest. Next came Renji, Kira… these elite members of Soul Society, all pale-faced and dazed.

They were already in poor condition after their battle with the Bount, and were further shaken by Yuuko's spiritual pressure.

"Rangiku, are you alright?" Kira Izuru habitually asked his colleague first, but before Rangiku could answer, he saw Ikuko sitting by the corridor and instinctively shrank back.

"Tsugukuni Ikuko!" Shuhei's hand had already reached for the hilt of his sword, but his fingertips were still trembling involuntarily. "You actually...you actually openly helped the enemy infiltrate Seireitei!"

Yoruichi rubbed her forehead, unable to contain her frustration at the strong reaction from the vice-captains.

What Yuko did this time was truly terrifying.

"Please correct your wording. I was forced to make a deal with them only to save you."

Xiu Bing gritted his teeth: "Then what about their sudden increase in strength?!"

"Didn't I tell you? It was a deal, to prevent them from harming ordinary people."

"...This is different!" Shuhei gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with incomprehension and anger. "The Bount went there to destroy Soul Society! You clearly possess that...that monstrous power, why are you on their side?"

The sound of their argument also woke up Rukia and Inoue's group from their coma.

"teacher?"

When everyone woke up, they saw the two sides facing off, which made them tense.

wow...

Suddenly, the door was pulled open.

Kisuke Urahara appeared at the doorway, with several soul-modifying dolls hanging on his body.

The dolls were not involved in this incident.

The ability to modify souls was intended to sense the presence of the Bounts in a timely manner, but after Yuko made an agreement with the Bounts, the battlefield was already fixed, so naturally they were no longer needed.

As soon as he entered, Kisuke Urahara said with a grin, "Hey everyone, you all look pretty good."

Whether this guy did it on purpose or not, thanks to him, the tense atmosphere at the scene eased considerably.

Seeing this, Kisuke Urahara continued, "There's news."

"The Bounts have successfully entered Soul Society."

The crowd was somewhat uneasy: "What?!"

They were ordered to deal with Bavent, but the enemy still succeeded.

This means that their mission has failed.

Kisuke Urahara waved his fan: "The good news is that, because of the Soul-Binding Messenger of Seireitei, they haven't been able to enter Seireitei yet."

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiu Bing suddenly stood up: "There's no time to lose!"

Rangiku, Kira, and the others also stood up.

At this point, worrying about other things is pointless; the most important thing is to stop this group of Bounts.

but……

"Sigh~"

The people's movements were so exaggerated that they all showed signs of pain.

Wo Ling Tiezhai explained, "Your injuries aren't serious, but you can't move around immediately either."

Xiu Bing clutched the bandage on his shoulder, looking pained: "This little injury..."

Inoue stepped forward and came to the group, saying, "Let me do it!"

Please sit down.

"This is troublesome." Xiu Bing glanced at her, knowing her capabilities to some extent, nodded slightly, and obediently sat down.

Inoue placed his hands on Shuhei's shoulders, and his hands emitted a dazzling golden light.

"Oh!" Xiu Bing's eyes widened slightly, his face showing surprise. "It feels very comfortable."

Seeing this, Yu Zi stood up and said, "Since there are no problems, I'll head back now."

"Stop right there!" She opened the door and walked out, but Yoruichi caught up with her not far away.

Yoruichi transformed back into human form and ran naked in public.

"..."

Before Yuko could even speak, Yoruichi pulled her into the next room and slapped her against the wall.

Yuko tilted her head slightly, and even though she was being pinned against the wall, her cool and aloof face showed no sign of panic. She looked around and blinked innocently at Yoruichi: "What do you want to do?"

"Kosho Aya is right next door."

"You'd rather die than not play pranks on people?" Yoruichi's temple throbbed as she gritted her teeth and said.

Yuko sighed helplessly: "I know what you want to say, but..."

"You know nothing!" Yoruichi interrupted abruptly, her face serious.

Yuko said calmly, "Yoruichi, I know very well what I'm doing."

"does it worth?"

Yu Zi was taken aback.

Yoru said without changing his expression, "You sent them to Soul Society so that they would meet their end there, right?"

Surely they don't actually think the Bounts can have any impact on Soul Society?

Putting everything else aside, if you can't get past the old man, everything else is pointless.

So, Yuko was just standing up for Bount, no... it should be said...

Yuko helplessly spread her hands: "I also want to let some people in Soul Society know what it means to respect life."

Yoruichi straddled Ikuko's waist with one leg, her arms locking Ikuko tightly between the wall and her body. This extremely oppressive position might be a romantic encounter for an ordinary man, but for Ikuko, she felt like she was being crushed.

"Respect for life?" Yoruichi laughed angrily, her golden eyes flashing with a dangerous light. "Yuko, you call this respect for life? You threw those Bounts, whom you fed into monsters, into Seireitei, and what about the Shinigami who died because of them?"

"The way you're saying that makes it sound like Death held back when he slaughtered the Bounts."

"That's not the same group of people as before!"

"You should say that to Bavent."

The two were arguing when the door was suddenly opened.

"Then... what about me?" Yoshino's voice trembled slightly. "Why did you leave me behind?"

When she saw Yuuko and Yoruichi's current posture, the complicated expression on her face froze, and she quickly stepped back: "Ah! I'm sorry, I, I didn't know you two had this kind of relationship."

Ikuko, Yoruichi: "..."

What's going on?

To prevent things from getting out of hand, Yoruichi decisively let go of Ikuko, but held onto her hand tightly: "Don't even think about going back. You're coming with me to Soul Society."

Yuko opened her mouth: "I still need to..."

Tomorrow is Sunday.

Yoruichi's expression turned serious: "No matter what the outcome, don't you want to go and see for yourself?"

Hearing the noise from Fangye, the people in the next room squeezed out and stood in the corridor, looking at the two people in the room with curiosity.

Feeling uncomfortable under everyone's gaze, Yu Zi reluctantly raised her hands in surrender.

"You win."

"So, we're going to Soul Society to pursue them?" Ichigo was already dressed, with Tensa Zangetsu on his back.

Renji rolled his eyes in annoyance: "Of course I'm going. Am I supposed to stay in the real world and wait for the final exams?"

"What did you say?!"

The two enemies were about to fight when they started talking, even though their injuries hadn't fully healed.

"Everyone, please come in so I can treat you." Only after Inoue shouted from inside the room did everyone return to the room, leaving Yoshino standing in front of Ikuko and Yoruichi.

Soi Fon hesitated between staying with Yoruichi and interrupting their discussion, and ultimately chose to back down for the time being.

Yuko's gaze fell on Yoshino: "I have seen that whether it is Kariya or others, they all have a terrible obsession with Soul Society."

"This obsession is not just about revenge."