Upon noticing Makoto's intense reaction for the first time, Urozakuro couldn't help but chuckle softly, covering her mouth as she said:
"Hehe, as expected, just a young Shinigami, unable to resist the allure of a mature and beautiful body. But to create my *Tenshintai—you'll have to do that yourself, Makoto-kun."
(TL/N - Tenshintai english name is 'Changing God Body')
What?
Senju Makoto.
Listening to Urozakuro's string of remarks, even someone as composed as Senju Makoto found the corner of his mouth twitching involuntarily.
Is this some kind of joke?
Do you really think I don't know what a Tenshintai is?
At its core, it's a special puppet-like tool developed by Kisuke Urahara to accelerate the mastery of a Zanpakutō's Bankai, allowing the spirit of the zanpakuto to manifest physically in the external world.
However, the material used for a Tenshintai is likely… steel!A steel!
Carving into wood deeply is already an extraordinary feat. But into steel? That's impossible, even for monsters!
And besides, your master, Soya Azashiro, has been watching this whole time. Is it really appropriate to be saying such things?
While Senju Makoto was inwardly sighing at the absurdity of it all, he suddenly snapped back to reality. Wait a minute… It's not like I'm actually attracted to Urozakuro herself. It's just that her proposed exchange of information was intriguing.
But just as Senju Makoto was about to clarify his stance in a composed and righteous manner, the petite figure of Shinro Bansho suddenly appeared between him and Urozakuro. Crossing her arms, she shouted:
"No! Absolutely not! There's no way Makoto-sama would be interested in a shameless zanpakuto spirit like you!"
Urozakuro crossed her arms and glanced at Shinro Bansho with a faintly mocking look. Then, with a mocking tone, she said: "Oh? So, you're Makoto-kun's zanpakuto spirit? How… adorably small you are!"
Feeling the weight of that invisible mockery, Shinro Bansho gritted her teeth and retorted: "A shameless zanpakuto spirit who betrays her master and flirts with other Shinigami dares to act so arrogant?"
"Oh, little one, your words are as childish as you are. When have you ever seen a zanpakuto spirit betray their master? Such naivety. No wonder you're so easily dismissed."
"What did you just say?!"
"Ha, flustered already? Such an insignificant temperament."
Then, as if struck by enlightenment, Shinro Bansho sneered sarcastically: "Oh, I see. How pitiful. A zanpakuto spirit who can't even protect her master, trying to seek comfort from others. Truly pathetic."
That comment seemed to strike a nerve in Urozakuro. Her expression twisted, and she growled: "You insolent little—"
Shin-Shinro Bansho?!
Senju Makoto, watching the conversation escalate into a fiery verbal spar, was utterly dumbfounded.
"Wait…"
Rubbing his forehead, Senju Makoto stepped in to halt the clash between Urozakuro and Shinro Bansho.
"Enough. this is childish, Urozakuro, your words are far from appropriate.
"And you Shinro Bansho, how can you manifest in the physical realm? Isn't external interaction with a Zanpakutō spirit only possible once nearing Bankai?
Shinro Basho pouted, cheeks puffing indignantly.
"This shameless spirit can condense her essence using spiritual pressure, and yet you're doubting me? Master, you mustn't waver! Anything this shameless spirit can do, I can do it even better!"
At that moment, a playful and teasing voice rang out from Urozakuro. "Oh... Does that include being manipulated by Makoto-kun in the Manifestation? You little thing, you have the will, but not the strength, I suppose."
"Ah!!! You despicable Zanpakuto! You might as well disappear in front of my master!"
Once again, Shinro Bansho was infuriated, her head practically steaming with anger as she lunged at Urozakuro's phantom image.
"Wait, Shinro Bansho, don't be rash! You're falling for it…"
Senju Makoto hastily shouted, but his voice came just a moment too late.
As Shinro Bansho's phantom form, controlled by "Reishi" lunged towards Urozakuro's phantom state, Urozakuro was almost immediately "ripped" in half.
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Meanwhile, in the Muken, where Soya Azashiro was imprisoned, his brows furrowed slightly.
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Just as Urozakuro's phantom was "ripped apart," it quickly reformed on the other side.
However, this time, Urozakuro's expression was completely different—no longer filled with provocation, but rather a sense of joyful realization, as though something had been confirmed.
At this point, Shinro Bansho seemed to realize that she may have been tricked. She hesitated, glancing toward Makoto, with an expression of uncertainty.
Makoto adjusted his glasses, realizing that this Zanpakuto, which had the ability to interfere with spiritual particles, possessed a certain level of freedom. He glanced at Shinro Bansho and said:
"Shinro Bansho, go back for now. I'll properly sco... No 'Educate' you later."
"Sorry… i'm sorry, master..." Shinro Bansho muttered weakly, and her ethereal form, made of spiritual particles, slowly dissipated.
Then, Makoto turned his gaze toward Urozakuro. His usual facade of pure gentleness was gone, replaced with a sharp, evaluative look. He said:
"Regrettably, it seems I failed in my family teachings—I'm sure this is laughable to you. But now, you must have a clearer understanding of my Zanpakuto's abilities, no?"
Urozakuro spoke with a more formal tone, her words carrying a weight of understanding.
"You're more perceptive than I expected, Makoto-kun. Though the exact abilities remain unclear, they're definitely of a higher caliber than mere reishi consumption. Makoto-kun, your soul is remarkable; you've given birth to such power!"
There was no surprise in Makoto's expression. As Urozakuro had just said, A Zanpakuto might sometimes clash with the will of its wielder, but it would never actively betray them. Urozakuro would never collaborate with other Shinigami in front of her master.
"Then, what is your real objective? Do you want me to rescue your master, Soya Azashiro from Muken?"
Urozakuro slowly descended in front of Makoto, seating herself with a graceful noble etiquette on a tatami mat. She responded:
"Spiritual Particle(Reishi) Mirage: This ability allows the user to fuse their spiritual particles with anything made of spiritual particles, enabling them to perceive, eavesdrop, monitor, and control everything within it."
Pausing for a moment, seeing Makoto's somewhat startled expression, Urozakuro continued:
"However, there are many drawbacks. When fusing with non-living spiritual particles, if those particles are destroyed, the user will suffer damage. Also, if the spiritual pressure of the fused entity is too high, there will be a direct repulsion. Furthermore, if the fused area is completely separated, the user's consciousness will be forced to transfer to the side with the greater range of fusion…"
Finally, Urozakuro softly added:
"And the most fatal weakness: If the spiritual pressure in the fused spiritual particles is absorbed or forcibly eliminated, the user will suffer damage several times greater! So, aside from Ayasegawa Yumichika's Zanpakuto, Ruri-iro Kujaku, Makoto-Kun's Shinro Bansho may be the one most capable of countering me."
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