"Xingyan, I have something to ask you. First, promise me that you won't run away..."

Rukia let out a long breath. She needed to explain something to Xingyan, but she was afraid that Xingyan would not want to listen and would leave directly.

So, she asked him to promise not to run away first, and then she could explain everything in full.

"Just this once, go ahead and ask."

Xingyan nodded and let Rukia speak directly.

Whether you want to ask him or tell him something, you can listen to her.

"What do you mean just this once... Never mind, I just want to ask you if you blame Big Brother for hiding something. He has actually been trying to protect you, but his method may be a little stupid..."

Rukia didn't wait for Xingyan to answer, and tried hard to explain for Kuchiki Byakuya.

"It doesn't really matter whether it's a secret or not. I should be grateful for his care since the Maou Spiritual Academy. Although it sometimes makes me feel distressed, it does save me a lot of trouble..."

Xingyan looked at Rukia with a smile, and his whole state suddenly became relaxed.

...

...

How could he possibly blame Byakuya Kuchiki?

All of this was just a game between their father and son, it was just that his father happened to choose the Kuchiki family at the beginning.

Speaking of which, Byakuya Kuchiki is the innocent person.

But on the other hand, because Byakuya Kuchiki has been trying hard to "recognize his younger brother", the cause and effect line of Kuchiki Hibiki has been changed.

Not only can I not vent my anger on him, but I also have to protect him a little because of Byakuya Kuchiki's care...

"It would be better if you don't blame him. In fact, it's hard for my brother too. If he does something that makes you angry in the future, just tell him directly. Don't keep it in your heart and feel sad. Although he is very strong, he can be very stupid sometimes..."

Rukia was sure that Xingyan really had no resentment, so she laughed too, and complained that her eldest brother was not as smart as others thought.

"Since you know this, tell him if you have any grievances in the future. Don't always think about bearing it alone. As for me... I don't have a chance anymore."

Xingyan smiled and shook his head. He always kept a smiling and blessing attitude towards the brother-sister relationship between Rukia and Byakuya Kuchiki.

As for himself, forget it.

He didn't want a serious brother with an icy face at all. His own troublesome old father was already annoying enough.

"Xing Yan, why do you say there is no chance? Your ability can definitely avoid those people's pursuit. After my business is over, my brother will definitely be able to clear your name. By then..."

Rukia wanted to continue speaking, but when she saw the cat-face mask that suddenly appeared on Xingyan's face, she suddenly froze in place.

Why are there masks? Although this mask looks like a cute type that children like, it is...

Virtual mask.

"Rukia, I'm no longer a god of death. Now I'm very glad that I don't have too much involvement with the people in this place. Fortunately, I have never had any relationship with them..."

Xing Yan raised his hand and pressed it on the mask. His voice was a little hoarse, like he was laughing, but also like he was crying...

The aura of the Hollow seeped out from his eyes, and just a little bit of the powerful King Hollow's spiritual pressure was leaked, which made Rukia kneel on the ground, with only fear on her face.

"How could this happen..."

Rukia never thought that Xingyan would become a Hollow in front of her.

The painful memories from decades ago resurfaced, but this time she didn't even have the courage to hold the knife.

"Tell me, is their plan a success? From now on, any god of death who sees me can swing his sword at me as a matter of course. They no longer need to find excuses. Whoever kills me will be considered a great hero..."

Xingyan was still speaking words that sounded like crying and laughing. Rukia, who was kneeling on the ground, could no longer respond and could only cry sadly and desperately.

The two people who were outside the door and wanted to listen for a while longer realized that something had happened. After pushing the door open, they both looked terrified because of the cat-face mask.

"Xingyan, why are you wearing such a strange mask? It's cute, but the aura is not very good..."

Abarai Renji did not see the original battle, he only heard that Xingyan was seriously injured by a very powerful Hollow.

Looking at this mask now, I thought it would not be a good idea to act cute at this time, but when I felt the aura of Xu, I could no longer smile.

"How long has this been going on? Can the mask be taken off?"

Kuchiki Byakuya asked tentatively.

He had seen the boy from Hueco Mundo, so at this moment he really needed to confirm whether Xingyan had become a hollow or was replaced by the boy.

"It appeared a few days ago. Muramasa went to ask Manager Urahara. Since there is no way to eradicate it, we can only accept this power..."

Xing Yan raised his hand and took off the mask, and the aura that belonged to the void just now also dissipated without a trace at this moment.

"You can control it freely?"

Abarai Renji stood outside the cell, supporting himself on the cell pillars with his hands, his expression a little distorted.

He knew there were many kinds of Hollows, but a god of death could become a Hollow and then turn back into a god of death...

What is this?

Why didn't I learn this knowledge at the Shinō Spiritual Academy?

If Hollows and Shinigami can be switched so easily, how can one tell what is around them?

"It's not like I can control it freely, but I can suppress it temporarily."

Shaking his head, Xingyan gave a helpless smile, turned around and helped up the frightened Rukia.

He wasn't lying, it really was only temporarily controllable.

When I find an opportunity to release this body in the future and integrate the power of the Quincy, I don't know what it will become by then.

"Don't let anyone see your mask. Let Muramasa protect you. It's best to live in the real world for a while. When the Soul Society is calm, find a way to seal the Hollow..."

Kuchiki Byakuya breathed a sigh of relief and quickly thought about how to make the next arrangements.

"I can't avoid it. When there was a problem before, Muramasa went to Urahara Kisuke to ask for a solution. Now, I guess half of the captains of the Gotei 13 already know what I am like. Otherwise, why would they give the order to kill me directly if they meet me..."

Xingyan shook his head. He could only say sorry for Kuchiki Byakuya's arrangement.

As the protagonist, Ichigo Kurosaki will not be targeted even if he can become a hollow. This is because Squad Zero wants Ichigo Kurosaki to grow up, as he is the backup candidate for the next Soul King that they are looking forward to.

As for myself, I don't have the power of a Quincy, so naturally I don't have any special protection.