Although he had long become the Soul King, the name of Hogyoku was like thunder to his ears.
He had always been intensely curious about the Hogyoku.
Moreover, with his current strength, going for a stroll in the Soul Society seemed like no problem at all.
In that case, he should just go directly!
Sora stood up from his throne.
Of course, this throne wasn't something he had made… it was Mei and the others who had it made. Sora hadn't wanted it initially, feeling that things like thrones were inauspicious. Any random person these days might come wanting to pull you off the throne.
But Mei and the others insisted, so Sora had no choice. And after sitting on it for so long, Sora had actually gotten used to it.
However, the matter of the throne is a tangent.
After standing up, Sora, for the first time in a while, drew Hyorinmaru and thrust it into the void before him.
Following the connection he sensed, a Japanese-style gate unfolded before Sora.
This is the Senkaimon, the gate connecting the Bleach World's Soul Society and the Living World!
Afterwards, Sora sent a message to Mei, indicating he would be away for a period.
This time, Sora didn't plan to bring anyone, as the Soul Society's side was still somewhat strong.
Then, taking a step through the Senkaimon, after traveling for a while, Sora arrived above a bustling modern city!
Sensing the dense Reishi in the air, Sora realized: "So, this is Karakura Town?"
"Interesting. Such dense Reishi… truly worthy of being a Jureichi. I just wonder what point the plot has reached now!" Sora expanded his Reikaku.
And very quickly, he found the most anomalous presence in his Reikaku … Kurosaki Ichigo!
However, surprisingly, the current Ichigo wasn't very strong… instead, he was very inexperienced!
And beside Ichigo, there was also a faint Shinigami Reatsu reaction.
"This Reatsu... is it Rukia?" Sora guessed.
"Let's go take a look!" Sora took a step forward. After one Shunpo, he traversed an extraordinary distance, arriving not far from Karakura High School.
At this moment, Ichigo had just used his large blade to slash apart a minor Hollow.
This Hollow wasn't familiar to Sora… it seemed like an insignificant extra.
After cutting down that minor Hollow, Ichigo turned around: "Hey, Rukia, there should be none left, right?"
"Mhm!" The mushroom-haired Rukia nodded: "None left, Ichigo! The mission order ends here!"
"Alright, let's head back!" Ichigo sheathed his large cleaver.
Together with Rukia, the two prepared to return to school.
It was currently high school physical education class time… Rukia had even climbed the wall to get back!
However, the two returning happily were completely unaware of an uninvited guest beside them!
"Wait, you two!" Sora stepped out.
"Huh, who are you?" Looking at the suddenly appearing Sora, Ichigo frowned tightly, somewhat surprised: "Also, you can see me?"
"See you? Why wouldn't I be able to?" Sora smiled: "Aren't you just a Shinigami? Anyone with a bit of Reiryoku can see you!"
"Here, I can also remind you, Kurosaki Ichigo-kun. Actually, many people in your class have Reiryoku, so don't be too arrogant when you're out of your body!"
Sora advised.
"What!!?" Hearing Sora's words, Ichigo was shocked: "Who are you? Why do you know these things?"
Ichigo shouted his questions.
"Tsk, as expected of the protagonist of one of Big Three? They're all the same in the beginning!"
Regarding Ichigo's disrespect, Sora expressed understanding.
He immediately wanted to state his purpose.
However, at this moment, looking at Sora, Rukia was already trembling all over!
Although Ichigo didn't recognize Sora...
Well, Rukia didn't recognize him either…
But she recognized the haori Sora was wearing.
In Rukia's understanding, haori were something only Captains were qualified to wear!
Sora was wearing a haori, meaning he was a Captain!
"The Soul Society... finally sent someone to capture me?" Rukia revealed a bitter smile: "Sending a Captain right from the start, such a grand gesture!"
"What do you mean, Rukia? Why would the Soul Society want to capture you?" Hearing Rukia's words, Ichigo became agitated again!
However, looking at them, Sora knew Rukia had misunderstood.
"Wrong, wrong, I'm not sent by the Soul Society!" Sora turned around, revealing the 'Water' character on his haori.
"I come from elsewhere, not the same system as the Soul Society!"
Sora helplessly explained: "To be even more straightforward, I stopped you because I actually have a question I want to understand!"
Sora looked at Ichigo.
The probing gaze made Ichigo's hair stand on end.
Ichigo couldn't take it anymore: "Hey, if you have something to say, just say it directly!"
"As you wish!" Sora nodded: "Kurosaki Ichigo-kun, could you let me take a look at the sword in your hand?"