"Explain yourself, dammit!"
"When did I get my Shinigami powers back?!"
"And when did that battle happen?!"
"What is going on?!"
...
Even through the phone,
just hearing that ear-piercing roar,
one could imagine Kurosaki Isshin's anxious expression at that moment.
Clearly,
after watching the first ranking video,
Ichigo's cheap dad was still in a daze!
"Hmm? You saw the ranking video too?"
Urahara Kisuke's first reaction wasn't to calm him down.
Instead, he caught an important piece of information.
"Otherwise? Why would I call! Don't change the subject, hurry up and explain it to me! Is all of this your prank?!"
"Sure enough, he suspects me again!" Urahara Kisuke pouted helplessly. "Isshin, if I answer: It has nothing to do with me! I guess you wouldn't believe it now, would you?"
"It's really not you?"
"If you don't believe me, you can come to the shop and see for yourself. That mysterious light screen has also appeared here!" Urahara Kisuke scratched his hair.
If it were anyone else,
they would definitely be immersed in the joy of being on the list by now.
But he wasn't in the mood at all.
Instead, he smelled a hint of conspiracy.
"..."
Not getting the answer he wanted,
the other end of the phone quickly fell silent.
After a long while,
Kurosaki Isshin finally managed to speak: "Alright, I'll go over right away! I don't think things are that simple, it's best to discuss it in person!"
"I think so too! Mr. Isshin, please come as soon as possible!"
The two agreed.
The call ended quickly.
"Shopkeeper, don't think too much about it for now. The ranking has just begun, and there are still fourteen spots left. Don't you want to know who is ahead of you?"
Tessai Tsukabishi didn't overthink it.
After a brief moment of worry,
he became immersed in the curiosity of the subsequent rankings.
Who would be the fourteenth?
Which characters would be on the list next?
Tessai Tsukabishi was both curious and full of anticipation.
As Urahara Kisuke's partner, he firmly believed that he would also be on the list!
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At the same time.
Inside Las Noches.
"Tch..."
"It seems that Shinigami aren't all useless! With that Kido, this guy named Urahara Kisuke is indeed qualified to be in the top fifteen!"
Grimmjow had one hand in his pocket.
Under his light blue short hair, his expression was one of lingering shock.
Clearly,
like most people, he was startled by the earth-shattering explosion just now, and only now had he barely recovered.
"Grimmjow, you look scared?"
Nnoitra's mocking voice came from a distance.
"No way! It's you, your face is pale, what right do you have to mock others?" Grimmjow glared back, refusing to show weakness.
"If you're not convinced, let's fight!"
"Come on! Who's afraid of who!"
...
The Fifth and Sixth Espada, the two most arrogant, were about to fight at the slightest disagreement.
At this moment,
the Skull Emperor, seated on his throne, spoke:
"Enough!"
"You two, that's enough! Now is not the time to argue!"
Baraggan let out a heavy snort.
The powerful aura unique to the Emperor exuded endless majesty.
"Hmph..."
Nnoitra and Grimmjow snorted.
After glaring at each other, they wisely shut their mouths.
Arrogance was one thing.
But seeking death was another.
How strong was the Skull Emperor?
They both knew very well.
With Aizen absent and Starrk slacking off, the Skull Emperor was undoubtedly the most dominant person in the Arrancar Army.
Provoking him rashly
was not a wise move.
After the argument subsided, the hall became quiet again.
Baraggan then said in a deep voice: "Currently, with Aizen not returning to Hueco Mundo, the only thing we can do is continue to watch."
"Indeed..."
"Be patient and keep watching."
Ulquiorra looked up.
His emerald eyes reflected the dark screen.
"The ranking has just begun."
"I believe that among the top fifteen, the Espada will definitely be on the list!"
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Chapter 12: The Second Ranking Begins!
At this time.
In an abandoned warehouse in the suburbs of Karakura Town.
"Tsk tsk tsk, Urahara Kisuke, that old fox, finally had his moment of glory. I've long felt that he's been hiding his strength..."
On the dilapidated roof covered with iron filings,
Hirako Shinji hung upside down.
His face under his bowl cut was filled with obvious envy.
Through the transparent light screen in the center of the warehouse, the Visored also saw the ranking video.
Unlike Urahara Kisuke's caution,
the reckless Hirako Shinji didn't overthink it at first.
He was merely impressed by the shopkeeper's coolness!
"Baldy! You're right, Urahara Kisuke in the video is indeed a little cool! But don't forget that the ranking has just begun, and there are still fourteen empty spots!"
"If he can make the list..."
"Why can't our Visored?"
The little punk Hiyori Sarugaki, with her hands on her hips, arrogantly tilted her chin up.
She didn't think she was inferior to Urahara Kisuke.
Undeniably,
the fully incanted Hado number ninety-one was indeed very powerful.
However, the Visored also had their trump card—Hollowfication!
Yes.
Hiyori Sarugaki believed that,
as long as they had the opportunity to display their Hollowfied power,
the Visored would also be qualified to appear on this list!
Not far away,
the muscular Kensei Muguruma, while lifting dumbbells and sweating profusely, said confidently: "Hiyori is right, in terms of seniority and strength, I don't think I'm inferior to Urahara Kisuke. There will definitely be a place for me in the top fifteen..."
"I think so too!"
Love Aikawa,
Rojuro Otoribashi,
and even the honest and reliable Hachigen Ushōda—the former Vice-Captain of the Kidō Corps—shared the same thought.
All members of the Visored
confidently believed that among the ranking characters yet to appear,
they would definitely see themselves!
Just then,
the interrupted screen resumed once again.
Subtitles appeared.
The next ranking began!
[NO. 14]
[Noble Glory, Kuchiki Byakuya]
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"Eh?"