"What exactly were you just saying? I'm asking you, what do you know? Answer me!"
Kurosaki ichigo was now agitated, his entire being gradually overheating.
"Your biological father, Shiba Isshin, was once the Captain of the Tenth Division, inheriting the bloodline of the Shinigami Five Great Noble Families' ancestors, possessing a vast amount of knowledge and information unknown to ordinary Shinigami, as well as the betrayal and sins committed by the Shinigami's most fundamental ancestors.
Your mentor, Urahara Kisuke, is one of the smartest people in this world. He knows a lot about many things. He is dissatisfied with the current world but doesn't dare to easily change it, nor does he allow anyone else to act rashly.
They know everything, understand everything, but they haven't told you anything, nor do they want you to know more in advance. They are only focused on using your amazing potential and formidable combat power for the Shinigami.
And they make you form ridiculous battle camaraderie with young Shinigami, completely unaware, binding you firmly to the Shinigami's war chariot.
As a human with extraordinary talent, you are not stupid, and your heart is very sensitive. But you willingly allow yourself to be manipulated and used by the wicked Shinigami. Even if everything is kept in the dark, you are content to remain in the dark, ignoring everything, like an ostrich burying its head in the sand, deceiving itself.
Ultimately, you are just a mindless thug now. What right do you have to learn more from me?"
Kaiser said in an intentionally irritating tone.
Anger will make Kurosaki ichigo lose his reason, and it will be much easier to deal with a disorganized Ichigo when they fight later. Moreover, after the battle, a rational Kurosaki ichigo will have no choice but to abandon his ostrich mentality and thoroughly investigate his origins.
By then, he will realize that whether Shinigami or Quincy are more evil or more righteous, for Kurosaki ichigo, who only wants to protect his family and friends, it won't really matter anymore.
By then, the most important thing will be that Yhwach is the enemy who killed his mother. Yhwach wants to destroy the current world, so if he wants to protect his family and friends, then Yhwach is the target he must stop and even eliminate.
Kaiser seemingly stood in the Quincy camp, dissing the Shinigami and sowing discord with Kurosaki ichigo, hoping that in the future, after learning more, he would defect and surrender respectfully. In reality, he hoped Kurosaki ichigo would quickly grow up, crush his own boss Yhwach, and become the new generation' Great Sage Equaling Heaven.
If one were to describe Kaiser's current state of mind towards Kurosaki ichigo, it would be somewhat similar to Ichimaru Gin's attitude towards Aizen, mirroring Ichimaru Gin's expectation for Kurosaki ichigo's growth.
However, unlike Ichimaru Gin, Kaiser, who is bent on plunder, is destined to stand opposite Kurosaki ichigo, who is dedicated to protection.
Whether it's the Shinigami or the Quincy, the high-ranking leaders of both sides are not good people in Kaiser's eyes; it would be best if they all died off completely.
However, for Kaiser, the highest priority right now is to survive. Whether Yhwach uses The Antithesis (Schrift 'A') or destroys the world in the future, it will directly endanger his life.
So, even though Kaiser actually holds a hint of gratitude towards Yhwach, he still hopes the old man dies quickly.
"Then I will defeat you, and make you tell me every single word! Getsuga—Tensho—!"
Furious, Kurosaki ichigo immediately activated Bankai, then leaped up, raising his Bankai, Tensa Zangetsu, and slashed down fiercely.
The dark Getsuga, like a venomous snake burning with black flames, wrapped around the blade, and with its master Kurosaki ichigo's anger, coiled on Tensa Zangetsu, arching and shooting out, swift and sudden, baring its fangs and spewing venom to gnaw at Kaiser.
However, Kaiser merely gently raised his left hand above his head, blocking the dark blade slashing down from above.
"What?!"
Kurosaki ichigo's mouth was slightly agape.
He couldn't cut him even an inch. This feeling was like the first time he tried to cut Zaraki Kenpachi and couldn't break through the opponent's spiritual pressure on his body.
No, it was more than that. The sensation of cutting him felt somewhat like an Arrancar's Hierro. It wasn't just the spiritual pressure on his body; this guy's own skin hardness was also terrifying, and it was extremely tough.
Is this guy really a human of flesh and blood? Is he really a Quincy?
"Always subconsciously holding back, how gentle you are, Kurosaki ichigo. Even when facing an enemy who makes you angry, you are unwilling to kill; you are so kind, it's hard to know what to say."
Kaiser exerted a little force, directly using the back of his hand to push Tensa Zangetsu, sending Kurosaki ichigo flying.
He could actually feel that Kurosaki ichigo hadn't used his full power. Even though he was driven by anger, he still held back. It seemed that Kurosaki ichigo hadn't completely lost his reason.
"Bankai?"
Cirucci saw Tensa Zangetsu and couldn't help but pull out his reishi badge.
"Don't bother trying. Kurosaki ichigo's composition is special; he possesses multiple powers simultaneously. The Bankai he is using now is also different from a normal Shinigami's Zanpakuto Bankai. Instead of wasting your effort on Kurosaki ichigo, it's better to save the reishi badge for an opponent who needs it."
Kaiser stopped Cirucci's futile effort.
"I see. Kurosaki ichigo is indeed a formidable opponent, worthy of being the head of the Five Special War Powers."
Cirucci knew that Kaiser wouldn't speak idly, but he didn't put away his reishi badge. Instead, he turned his gaze to another area... Behind the crumbling ruins, Urahara Kisuke was crouched down, secretly observing the battle. At this moment, he also received a call from Akin, establishing real-time contact with the Soul Society.
"Ah! Hello, Mr. Akin, long time no see. How are things on your end?"
"Huh? Are you talking about me? I'm doing so-so, I guess... Is there something wrong with your ears! Didn't I say it was an emergency? Are you even listening to me! I need to talk to Kurosaki ichigo, he's near you, quickly tell him to come to the phone!"
Akin shouted impatiently.
In his view, the Seireitei was currently in a critical state, and they had to ask Kurosaki ichigo for help. Only Kurosaki ichigo could turn the tide and save the Seireitei, which was now in dire straits.
"Mr. Kurosaki? I'm afraid that's not possible..."
"Why?"
"Mr. Kurosaki is currently fighting the captain of the Hueco Mundo hunting squad, a Quincy, and another Quincy executive who appears to be significantly more powerful.
And that executive seems to have even recruited the former Thirtieth Espada who was under Aizen."
Urahara Kisuke said with a solemn expression.
Fighting Quincy in Hueco Mundo? What in the world is going on?
The members of the Twelfth Division all exploded in chatter upon hearing the news. Could it be that the Quincy had also launched operations in Hueco Mundo? Did Kurosaki ichigo go to Hueco Mundo because he sensed this?
Even acting earlier than them, the Shinigami? How could this be!
Akin slammed his hands on the table, cold sweat breaking out all over his body. The enemy was more prepared than imagined, and the Shinigami's intelligence work for the war was far too behind.
However, although he had heard of Kurosaki ichigo's deeds, he never expected Kurosaki ichigo to be such an unpredictable man, appearing to be more reliable than most Shinigami.