Chapter 216

"Ichigo and the others clearly said that as long as my brother went to the Soul Society, he could live a good life! Eating people or something, how is that possible!"

"If it's true, doesn't that mean... my brother can't even rest in peace after death......"

"No matter what you think, this is the fact."

Lin Que reached out a hand towards Orihime Inoue: "If you don't believe it, why don't you make a bet with me."

"I will take you to witness the truth; if all this is true, then you cannot disobey my orders in the future."

"Conversely, if it is proven that what I said is false, then I will set you free and guarantee that no one will disturb your life again, how about it?"

"... I'll bet with you."

After a few seconds of silence, Orihime Inoue suddenly clenched her fists and made a decision.

Due to family factors in her childhood, Orihime Inoue had been subjected to violent treatment by her parents since she was young.

It was her brother Sora Inoue who took her away from that home and worked hard to raise her.

For Orihime Inoue, her brother Sora Inoue was the most important relative.

She didn't get to see him for the last time, and even after he turned into a Hollow, she was powerless to do anything.

After everything was over, she could only comfort herself that Sora Inoue went to the Soul Society and would live a good life.

But now that she learned that he might not necessarily live a good life after going to the Soul Society, Orihime Inoue could no longer sit still.

At least... she had to go and figure out the truth, and then see if there was a chance to do something for him.

"The bet is established."

Grabbing Orihime Inoue's hand and waving it up and down, Lin Que turned and walked towards the door with a smile.

"Follow me, I'll take you to see an acquaintance first."

"Understanding the first step of the truth from him should be a good starting point for you."

"Acquaintance?"

After selling herself out, Orihime Inoue seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and was no longer so reserved.

Following Lin Que's footsteps, Orihime Inoue asked: "Who is it?"

"Kisuke Urahara."

Living world, inside the underground space of the Urahara Shop.

"Shopkeeper~ ready!"

Tessai Tsukabishi waved his hand at Kisuke Urahara, who was standing not far away, to signal: "Can start at any time!"

"Hi hi~ received here!"

Adjusting the fisherman's hat on his head, the sloppily dressed Kisuke Urahara turned around and looked at the three people in front of him.

"Kurosaki, have you decided?"

"You must know, once you go over, even I can't guarantee you will return safely."

"Please open the road to Hueco Mundo, Shopkeeper Urahara."

Ichigo Kurosaki said with a firm expression: "I must go save Inoue."

"Good spirit."

Kisuke Urahara smiled, but didn't try to dissuade him again.

Always liking to make multiple preparations, he had anticipated Ichigo Kurosaki's reaction as soon as he got the news.

The other party going to Hueco Mundo now was also part of his plan.

As for what would happen later, he would have to adapt to the situation.

"Alright, done."

After chanting a few incantations in a low voice, Kisuke Urahara, who opened a black hole above, introduced.

"This thing is the Garganta, the passage for those Arrancars to travel between the living world and Hueco Mundo."

"There is no road to walk inside; you need to use your spiritual pressure to pave the way under your feet."

"Walk straight to the end, and that is Hueco Mundo."

"I understand."

Ichigo Kurosaki took a deep breath and finally looked at Kisuke Urahara.

"Shopkeeper Urahara, my family... I'll leave them to you."

"Oh my~ don't say such depressing words~"

Kisuke Urahara waved his hand: "I will prepare a victory banquet in advance and wait for you......"

Hum~!

Before Kisuke Urahara could finish his words, a heavy spiritual pressure suddenly shrouded this underground space.

Kisuke Urahara paused, his expression becoming solemn.

Not just him, but even the three people of Ichigo Kurosaki, as well as Tessai Tsukabishi in the distance.

At this moment, expressions of shock appeared on their faces simultaneously.

"This spiritual pressure... even stronger than those guys last time!"

With his hand on Zangetsu behind his back, Ichigo Kurosaki looked at the Garganta in front with a solemn expression.

In his perception, that massive spiritual pressure that made people shudder came from inside there.

"Shopkeeper Urahara, what is going on?"

"Kurosaki, I just told you, the Garganta is the passage for Arrancars to Hueco Mundo."

Pinching the cane in his right hand, Kisuke Urahara replied with narrowed eyes: "Since it's a passage, it's naturally two-way."

"You can go to Hueco Mundo through the Garganta, and existences in Hueco Mundo can also go to the living world through the Garganta."

"In other words, someone in Hueco Mundo just happened to discover the Garganta you opened, and then walked over along this passage."

Uryu Ishida opened his spirit bow and aimed at the Garganta: "Kurosaki just said it's even stronger than those Arrancars last time, can I assume the other party is at least at the Espada level?"

Kisuke Urahara nodded slightly: "I'm afraid it's not an ordinary existence even among the Espada."

To be honest, he was also a bit surprised by this situation.

Normally, the exit of the Garganta he opened was some distance away from Las Noches.

Even if a Hollow happened to encounter it, it should at most be a Gillian-level Menos.

But the spiritual pressure coming from the passage now, let alone Gillian, even Adjuchas would be a notch behind.

The other party... might be a Vasto Lorde-level Menos, standing at the apex of Hueco Mundo.

Tap~! Tap~! Tap~!

The oppressive feeling of spiritual pressure became stronger and stronger, and several footsteps came from the Garganta one after another.

Just then, Kisuke Urahara, who had the keenest perception, seemed to have noticed something else, and widened his eyes in surprise.

"This spiritual pressure... how is it possible?!"

"What is it again!"

Ichigo Kurosaki asked without looking back: "Shopkeeper Urahara, did you discover something!"

"... I'm not sure."

Kisuke Urahara looked at the Garganta in front with a solemn gaze.

In the few seconds he was communicating with Ichigo Kurosaki, the few figures in the Garganta finally reached the end.

Under everyone's gaze, Halibel, who was emitting spiritual pressure to pave the way, walked out first.

"Is this guy the source of that terrifying spiritual pressure!"

Ichigo Kurosaki made a fighting stance.

But in the next second, Ichigo Kurosaki's body suddenly paused, and the expression on his face stiffened.

"How is it possible!"

Looking at the familiar figure walking out right behind Halibel, Ichigo Kurosaki finally understood what Kisuke Urahara was surprised about just now.

"Inoue! Why are you here!"