Chapter 577

"Blue Ran doesn't have the simplicity you imagine."

"We've already gathered most of our combat strength, but we still need your help."

"The power of the Demon God Clan isn't particularly overwhelming to us, but their numbers are simply too great."

"So we need you to hold off all the Demon God Clan, so we can launch a direct assault on the Hueco Mundo."

Hitsugaya Tōshirō's expression instantly turned solemn.

From his expression, it was clear that Hueco Mundo was certainly not an ordinary place.

Entering it carried extreme danger—even the Shinigami themselves had little confidence.

"Can we even stand against the power of the Demon God Clan?"

"Who among you will directly attack Hueco Mundo?"

Macarov pondered for a moment, then turned his gaze back to Hitsugaya Tōshirō.

He didn't understand why things had turned this way.

Ishgaria had been the most peaceful, tranquil continent, though the Fapingyi Society was despised in their eyes.

But undeniably, the safety of this continent was largely due to the Fapingyi Society's efforts.

Yet now, the Fapingyi Society had become the most inconspicuous organization—even Fairy Tail might not be able to match it.

"We're not asking only you to go; other forces from Ishgaria will also be sent to persuade."

"After all, this is your own homeland—if you don't care if it's destroyed, we don't either."

"The Seven Deadly Sins, the Bai Huzi Pirates, the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, and the strongest man, Reinhard, will join us in entering Hueco Mundo."

"Within Hueco Mundo, the forces include Blue Ran and his subordinates, the Monu Sect, and the Ten Commandments."

"The World Government will remain in Ishgaria as a contingency force."

"Some members of the Seven Deadly Sins and the Bai Huzi Pirates will assist you in fighting the Demon God Clan and the Hollows; your capacity to handle enemies is limited."

Each time Hitsugaya Tōshirō named a faction, Macarov's expression flickered with surprise.

He hadn't expected their own strength to be so immense, yet the power of Hueco Mundo was equally shocking.

The Monu Sect's strength was well known to Macarov and the others; only the Ten Commandments remained unclear.

But given their ability to hypnotize every single member of the Fapingyi Society, they certainly weren't weak.

They might even be stronger than the Seven Deadly Sins.

Among them, the most powerful was only one: Blue Ran Sōjirō.

That man had left an indelible impression on them—no matter what, they could never forget his strength.

"If the Bai Huzi Pirates are also here, along with you and the Seven Deadly Sins—"

"What are our chances of victory?"

Macarov's expression had grown considerably more solemn; he didn't want Ishgaria destroyed.

But even more, he didn't want the children around him to become casualties of war.

"Less than fifty percent—and even that fifty percent relies on Blue Ran being severely wounded and still recovering."

"Also, because we've discovered a flaw in his Zanpakutō."

Hitsugaya Tōshirō sighed lightly, his expression filled with resolve.

The others from Fairy Tail, however, showed hesitation; a fifty percent chance was already high.

It meant their strength was evenly matched with the enemy's.

And if they missed this chance, they might never get another.

"Grandpa! Go!"

"Fifty percent is enough—I'll personally knock that bastard Blue Ran into the sky!"

Flames burst from Natsu Dragneel's frozen body, gradually melting the ice around him.

Though his body was still cold, his fighting spirit was utterly unextinguished.

Instead, he now looked forward to the war even more.

"That's right, Master—unless we attack soon, we may never get another chance."

"And we can't just stand by and let them destroy Ishgaria—it's our homeland!"

Erza, unusually, did not oppose Natsu; instead, she looked at Macarov with grave seriousness.