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

Chapter 696 After the War

"That young man reacted very quickly."

"Hehe, that's..."

boom.

Ichigo, sporting a large bump on his head, looked blankly at the basket: "W-why am I getting hit for this too?"

Yuko lowered her fist and muttered, "So hitting someone really does bring pleasure."

Ichigo: "..."

You seem to have said something outrageous.

Yuko closed her fist and turned her head.

"What are you doing!" Ichigo covered his head and took two steps back.

Yu Zi rolled her eyes at him: "Nonsense, you're fine, just some minor injuries. We'll have that auntie treat you later."

As she spoke, she pointed to Retsu Unohana, who was treating Byakuya Kuchiki's injuries.

At this moment, Retsu Unohana and Isane Kotetsu must be the most tired people in the entire venue.

Although no one died as a result, many people were injured and needed timely treatment.

Kuchiki Byakuya leaned against a broken rock, while Unohana Retsu's hands emitted a surging green light as her wounds slowly healed.

"Okay, the bleeding has completely stopped. There's nothing serious. Try to avoid strenuous activity."

After leaving a message, Retsu Unohana immediately went to treat the others.

Byakuya Kuchiki relaxed, leaned against the rock, and closed his eyes slightly.

Rukia hesitated for a long time before finally mustering up the courage to go over.

“Brother…” Rukia’s voice was soft, tinged with guilt and unease.

Byakuya's eyes remained closed, his face still somewhat pale, but his breathing had become much more stable. Hearing Rukia's voice, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze still as indifferent as ever.

but……

"Rukia."

"Yes!"

"sorry."

These three simple words made Rukia's eyes widen instantly, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Yuko watched this scene with a slight smile on her lips.

"Although it's considered tsundere, at least they said it out loud."

"Oh my, what a touching display of brotherly and sisterly affection." Yu Zi exaggeratedly wiped away non-existent tears from the corners of her eyes. "If we had been this frank earlier, we wouldn't have ended up tearing this place down like a construction site."

"You know this is a construction site..." Renji Abarai, who had been smiling because of the harmonious relationship between the siblings, couldn't help but complain from a distance, but he immediately grimaced in pain.

Yu Zi glanced at him: "You... you got injured like this after fighting a few vice-captains, you're really useless."

Several vice-captains: "..."

We're even more useless than trash, I'm really sorry.

Renji pursed his lips speechlessly, too lazy to explain to her that he was stabbed by Gin Ichimaru.

"Alright, stop standing around here."

At this moment, the members of the Fourth Division arrived at the scene after receiving orders, carrying many stretchers.

Retsu Unohana directed the entire operation: "Send all the wounded to the Fourth Division for examination. Captain Komamura, your injuries are severe, so please behave yourself for now."

"...I understand." Komamura Sajin's mind seemed to still be lingering on the betrayal of his friend Tosen Kaname, and he was somewhat dazed.

"I'm not going." Yu Zi waved her hand, stretched, and her bones creaked.

"I didn't call you." Retsu Unohana's expression didn't change at all.

Yuko pursed her lips and glanced at Komamura Sajin. Are there really such strange creatures in this world?

Like a monster.

Could there really be monsters that have become sentient?

"I'm fine, let's treat the others first."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's voice came through, and Ikuko turned her head to look. She saw that Kotetsu Isane seemed to want to use the Return Path to heal him, but he refused.

Kotetsu Isane could only bow slightly and turn to treat the others.

Yuko paused for a moment, then walked toward Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

A shadow fell over him, and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who had just closed his eyes, opened them again.

"So, you have to admit defeat when you get old."

Yuko looked down at him.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni did not speak, but simply watched her silently.

Yuko had no intention of chatting with him. She lightly scratched her palm with her black fingernails, and casually splattered blood all over Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's face.

"Just feel it for yourself and see if this power is as illusory as you say."

Having said that, she turned and left without waiting for Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's response.

Yuko does indeed possess Hollow power. A hundred years ago, in order to find a solution to the Hollowification problem affecting Hirako and others, she experimented on her own body by containing Hollow souls.

However, for her now, that power is not really strong, and the improvement it can bring is very limited.

She locked it deep inside her body with her own spiritual power, preventing it from mixing into her spiritual pressure.

Ichigo remained dumbfounded as he witnessed Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's injuries heal at a visible speed, whether it was a minor sword wound or something else, they healed almost in the blink of an eye.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni watched Ikuko's departing figure and finally closed his eyes.

Yu Zi couldn't help but catch up with Yu Zi: "Auntie, it's so amazing, why won't you let me use it?"

Yu Zi turned around and glared at him: "You're a young man, making such a fuss over a little scratch."

“He’s an old man over two thousand years old, and I was the one who beat him up. If he tries to extort money from me later, are you going to pay for it?”

"Forehead……"

Ichigo was left bewildered and speechless.

"Besides, do you think that's a cabbage?"

"It consumes a lot of spiritual energy."

Moreover, if you can't even bear this little bit of pain, won't you cry and go to the hospital at the slightest scratch in the future?

Yuko's blood is generally only used to treat relatively serious injuries, such as abrasions, etc.

Finally, Yuko suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, we still don't know where Yulong and Chad are. Why don't you go look for them?"

"Huh? Oh no!" Ichigo was stunned for a moment before realizing what had happened and clutched his head in his hands. "I completely forgot!"

"Auntie, I'm going to go find someone now!"

After saying that, he left in a hurry.

Yuko sighed, glanced around, and the Fourth Division continued their work.

There weren't actually many injured people present. To be honest, the Captain-Commander, Toshiro, and others who were seriously injured were all beaten by this group of Ryoka.

On the contrary, Aizen didn't hurt anyone at all.

On Gin Ichimaru's side, Byakuya Kuchiki was more seriously injured, while most of the other vice-captains who came to provide support only suffered minor abrasions.

No need for hospitalization... no need to go to the Fourth Division, just a little bit of treatment with the Returning Path will be fine.

Komamura Sajin was taken away due to his severe injuries, while Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro went to investigate the situation of the Central 46 Chambers.

Toshiro was eager to find Hinamori Tachibana. Although his injuries were quite serious, he had already left Sōkyūgaoka when no one was paying attention.

Speaking of that girl who kept saying she wanted to avenge Aizen, judging from Aizen's tone, could it be that he killed her?

No, the tone was different from when he talked about those scumbags in the Central 46th Bureau. Maybe he's just been imprisoned?

When she thought of this, Yu Zi paused slightly.

Could it be...?

She had a guess in her mind, and was about to say goodbye to Yoruichi and leave Sōkyōgaoka when she suddenly noticed Matsumoto Rangiku standing to the side, lost in thought.

Toshiro was probably in such a hurry that he completely forgot to bring her along, but the vice-captain also seemed a little dazed.

Is it because of Gin Ichimaru?

It seems there must be some connection between these two people.

Yuko recalled Gin Ichimaru's inexplicable gaze.

However, she didn't think too much about it and quickly found Yoruichi chatting with Soi Fon.

"Yoruichi, I'm leaving for a while."

Yoruichi looked at her with some surprise: "Hmm? Are you going to the Fourth Division?"

"What are you saying? Do you think I have nowhere else to go but the Fourth Division?"

Yoruichi didn't say anything, but her expression said it all.

That's right.

Yuko didn't intend to argue with her, and explained, "I thought of a place, maybe that Hinamori tangerine or orange fruit is there."

Yoruichi frowned: "What nonsense is this?"

"Hinamori..." Soi Fon muttered, "Ikuko-nee is talking about the 5th Division Lieutenant, Hinamori Momo, right?"

"Ah, that's it."

Yoruichi said speechlessly, "You really are a nice guy."

Yuko shrugged: "Well, although she stabbed me in the back, we're even, since I used her as a shield before."

"She stabbed you?"

"Yes, before, in the Fourth Division dormitory, after I saw you off, I kidnapped her and escaped, and she accidentally stabbed me."

Yuko pointed to her abdomen as she spoke.

Yoruichi was speechless: "You're not a nice guy anymore, you're an idiot, aren't you?"

Yu Zi replied seriously, "Under normal circumstances, I think it would be more appropriate to use 'saint' or 'saintess'."

"roll."

Yoruichi rolled her eyes.

Yu Zi didn't care, waved her hand and disappeared from the spot: "I'll come home to find you guys after I find the person."

"...Go home?" Yoruichi murmured, looking at the spot where Ikuko had disappeared.

……

Seireitei, a sewer somewhere.

A faint smell of blood filled the air. Hinamori Momo lay on the ground, her eyes glazed over, blood from her abdomen flowing everywhere and beginning to congeal. Her breath was so weak that it was almost imperceptible.

despair……

despair……

The dull sound of footsteps echoed in the empty sewer.

It seems like someone is coming.

Hinamori Momo tried to struggle, but only managed to twitch her fingers.

"Are you still alive?"

A cool voice rang in Hinamori Momo's ears, and a pair of feet wearing straw sandals appeared before her.

Hinamori Momo strained to look up, and Ikuko slowly crouched down, allowing her to easily see her own face.

Hinamori Momo's eyes flickered only slightly before quickly dimming.

It seems she already knows Aizen's true colors, and she's no longer agitated to see her enemy.

Yuko lifted her clothes and saw her pierced, bloody abdomen.

"You're really lucky. If it had been any later, you might not have been saved."

Yuko cut her own palm with her fingernails, and drops of blood dripped from it, quickly healing Hinamori Momo's injury.

Although Hinamori Momo couldn't see what was happening behind her, she could feel her consciousness clearing up, and even her physical senses were becoming increasingly clear.

"Get up on your own once your injuries are healed. That white-haired brat is looking for you all over the place."

White-haired brat? Little White...

Yuko left with those words and was about to leave when she sensed Toshiro's spiritual pressure rapidly approaching.

A series of hurried footsteps came from the entrance.

"Hinamori!"

Toshiro appeared around the corner, and his pupils contracted sharply when he saw Hinamori Momo lying in a pool of blood.

Yuko was somewhat surprised: "You found me so quickly? Did you stumble upon this place by chance?"

Hinamori Momo's presence was so weak it was almost imperceptible, especially since she was in the sewers. Even if she were here, it would be difficult to find her without using her Bankai, so it's no wonder Ikuko was surprised.

"You, you... what did you do to Hinamori?!"

Toshiro asked the question almost instinctively.

Yu Zi replied expressionlessly, "Are you out of your mind?"

What can I do for her? Eat it while it's hot?

Toshiro actually realized what had happened; he realized it the moment he said those words and felt awkward for a moment.

"I haven't eaten people for many years."

But the next sentence startled Toshiro.

wrong!

"Hinamori!" Toshiro rushed to Hinamori's side, not daring to pick her up easily, and looked her over from head to toe. "Where are you hurt?"

Yu Zi sighed: "She's healed now, so I'm leaving her in your care."

Toshiro breathed a sigh of relief and was about to apologize to her when Ikuko's figure had already disappeared from the spot.

"noob……"

At this moment, Hinamori Momo finally regained some strength and called out weakly.

"Hinamori! Are you alright?!"

Momo Hinamori, her face pale, propped herself up as if trying to get up, and Toshiro quickly helped her up.

Hinamori Momo lifted her clothes, and Toshiro blushed and turned his head away. His abdomen, which should have been covered in blood and gore, was now completely white, as if it had never been injured.

I was saved by that person...

Captain Aizen...why...?

Hinamori Momo covered her face and curled up slightly.

Toshiro panicked instantly: "Hey! Why are you crying again?! Is something hurting?"

……

"Wow, it's still the same as always."

Yuko landed atop the high wall, overlooking the enormous mansion.

Unlike the neighborhoods that were affected by the fighting and appeared somewhat chaotic, this place seemed unaffected.

"You're not using the main gate?"

Yoruichi's voice came from the courtyard.

"There's nothing I can do about it. I've become like this after spending a few years with you in the assassination squad."

Yoruichi: "..."

I'm so sorry, but their assassination squad never uses the main gate!

Yuko glanced around. "Where's Yushiro? Did he die young?"

"Can't you speak human language?" Yoruichi flicked her forehead, then looked up at the demon horns on her head with displeasure. "Can you put that thing away?"

It's inconvenient to even hit someone in the head.

"Do you think this is just for decoration?" Yu Zi retorted. "Let's leave it like this until our spiritual power is fully restored."

Where would she find the extra energy to cover up the ghost horns?

Yuko glanced at Yoruichi's slightly damp hair and the fact that she had clearly changed her clothes: "You've already taken a bath?"

"otherwise?"

"That's right, you must smell bad after a fight, a wash will do you good."

Yoruichi's temple veins bulged: "You talk as if you're not the same person."