READ NOVEL FREE Chapter 291: Chapter 291: The Way Back
"Is that... Zabimaru?"
Renji rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing wrong.
The Zanpakuto that Mazuru was using at that moment was indeed identical to his Zabimaru.
Then, he heard Rukia's exclamation.
"Ichigo!"
Renji came back to his senses immediately, and didn't think about this problem anymore. Compared to the "Zabimaru" in Mazuru's hand or something, Ichigo, their partner, was more important.
Previously, they came to the tower where Orhime was imprisoned under Grimmjow's guidance, but they met Ulquiorra, the Quinto (5th) Espada, who was guarding there, and then they immediately started fighting against him, trying to defeat him as soon as possible and rescue Orihime.
But, it turned out that Ulquiorra was stronger than they expected.
Even though he was only the Quinto (5th) Espada, that is, one rank higher than Grimmjow, but his strength was not in the same dimension as him at all.
Because Ichigo had a big battle against Grimmjow earlier and even used hollowfication, his physical strength had not yet fully recovered, so this time it was Rukia, Renji, Uryu and Sado who volunteered to face Ulquiorra, and left Hanataro to take care of Ichigo.
However, their righteous four-on-one assault was easily thwarted by Ulquiorra.
Just when Ulquiorra was about to kill them, Ichigo stood up once again. Regardless of his physical-state, he forced himself to fight against Ulquiorra and released his Bankai. After that, in his already unstable state, he entered hollow state shortly after the start of the battle, which had gradually evolved into the appearance of the bull-head Vasto Lorde.
Although this form of Ichigo was very-very strong but anyone with a discerning eye could see that there was something wrong with Ichigo after taking this form, and Renji and others were very worried about Ichigo due to this.
However, after seeing Ichigo's broken was broken and he recovered from his hollow state, and another familiar figure also came there, they gradually felt at ease again.
Renji, Rukia and the others rushed to Ichigo's side quickly. They first glanced at Ichigo who had withdrawn from his hollow state and was lying on the ground due to his current powerlessness, and then looked at the figure that flew in the air earlier.
"Captain Mazuru, you..."
Looking at Mazuru, especially the pair of ice wings behind him, Rukia couldn't help but think of Toshiro and have questions in her mind.
Mazuru ignored Rukia, and looked at Ulquiorra who was lying on the ground dying of serious injuries, "Do you understand now?"
Ulquiorra was stunned for a moment, and then replied softly, "The power of friendship, the heart to protect... I seem to understand that it is indeed something."
His voice was very weak, and his words seemed a little incoherent, but he affirmed that he did understand something.
Before this battle, his heart was empty, and he had no interest in anything. He joined the Las Noches only because Aizen needed him and let him understand the meaning of his own existence.
But even after that, he was still confused.
Could it be that the meaning of his life was just that?
This was until after his battle with Ichigo, through this battle, he felt the power of heart.
He seemed to understand a little bit.
Obviously Ichigo had long been powerless to fight, but for his companions, he gave birth to new strength out of thin air.
(T.L Note: Who's gonna tell him?)
He had never seen or thought of such a thing, but it actually happened.
Even if he had mastered Resurrección: Segunda Etapa, he was no match for Ichigo.
Although this was also due to the fact that the time he had mastered and honed the Resurrección: Segunda Etapa was too short.
If you give him enough time to familiarize with his new power, maybe there would be a different result.
But, there is no if.
"It seems that you have really understood."
Mazuru said, and then pulled out his own Zanpakuto, a blood-red light emerged and sprinkled on Ulquiorra's body. Ulquiorra felt that his depleted spiritual power was replenished immediately, then, his High-Speed Regeneration ability came into play again, and the wounds on his body began to heal rapidly.
"Captain Mazuru, why are you…?"
It's fine if Mazuru didn't respond to her before but now he's even healing the enemy Ulquiorra.
She really doesn't understand what was going on.
Ulquiorra recovered quickly. Of course, it was due to the fact that Ichigo's most ruthless blow was interrupted by Mazuru. Otherwise, Ulquiorra's injury would only be worse. Even with High-Speed Regeneration, he would definitely not be able to withstand it and live anymore.
"What should we do with them now?"
Ulquiorra who stood up asked Mazuru.
Rukia who had already had some doubts and speculations before, when heard Ulquiorra asking Mazuru for instructions, her heart shuddered.
"Open the garganta and let them go to Karakura Town."
Mazuru instructed Ulquiorra.
Although Ulquiorra was a little puzzled, he finally chose to obey Mazuru's words.
A garganta was immediately opened by him.
Looking at the opened passage and the world of living revealed at the other end of the passage.
Only then did Mazuru turned to look at Rukia and the others and said, "The garganta has been opened, it's up to you whether you choose to go back and fight Aizen or not."
After breaking into the Las Noches, their also knew that Aizen had gone to start the decisive battle.
Although there were still many questions unanswered, Orihime had been rescued, and the way back was at hand.
'So, should we go back to Karakura Town to participate in the decisive battle?'
Rukia and others looked at Ichigo.
After all, the leader of this Hueco Mundo trip was Ichigo.
"Let's go back!"
Ichigo lay on the ground, weak but still determined.
"It seems that you have made your decision. This garganta will last for a while before it gets closed. So, you'd better prepare quickly and go back before it closes. Of course, if you are willing to stay in Hueco Mundo, that's fine too."
Mazuru said to them.
Then he looked at Ulquiorra and Grimmjow on the other side, "Let's go."
Ulquiorra and Grimmjow followed Mazuru immediately.
Sojiro on the tower quickly followed behind Mazuru and others with Szayelaporro's body.
Rukia, Renji and others watched Mazuru leave, hesitating to speak, but in the end they didn't stop them from leaving.
Not long after Mazuru and the others left, several figures rushed there once again.
"Nii-sama!"
After seeing one of the arriving figure, Rukia called out.
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