321. Towards Leo

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Karakura town.

At the moment Shinobu was having an immediate gathering with Stark, chigo, Chad and Orihime.

Pointing to the sword Ichigo asked, "You are saying this sword could locate him?"

Shinobu nodded.

"But how? This is just a normal weapon, not a zanpakuto."

Ichigo asked doubtfully.

"Don't underestimate a Grandmaster Swordsman. Though this sword isn't a zanpakuto, it did accompany him more than a decade."

"His "Will" as a swordsman is engraved into it's body."

"Weapons have three grades, Skilled Grade, Great Grade and Supreme Grade. Skilled grade weapons are stronger than it's counterparts."

"Great Grade weapons could cut through steel like paper. As for supreme grade, those are weapons that have their own thoughts."

"These weapons chose their master."

Ichigo and the other three listened carefully. This was all new information to them.

Shinobu picked up the Dragon - Tiger sword. Her slender finger traced it's exquisite blade.

"This incredible weapon has transcended beyond Great Grade weapons, but still short of Supreme Grade."

"However this is enough to locate my husband."

At this point Ichigo wanted to ask something but refrained from doing so.

Shinobu saw his hesitation and asked, "What is it Ichigo?"

Ichigo paused for a second and asked, "How do you know that, he is still...

"Alive?"

Shinobu completed what he was about to say. A confident smiled appeared on her face.

"I admit that there are people stronger than my husband, and there are some abilities that could pose a threat to him."

"But, there is not many who could kill him. Why?"

"Because he is someone who transcended beyond mortal limits. His body is hundreds of times stronger and resilient than anybody you have ever met."

"That is who my husband is."

"Of all those who I've met, only Yamamoto came close to killing him. Not because he is stronger than him, but because of his peculiar zanpakuto."

"Flames burning with the core temperature of the sun, only something of that level could kill him."

"And it must be done in one swift move, otherwise he would just get up again."

"So, I'm sure, my husband is alive."

"No one can kill in this world."

The trio listened to her words and felt surreal.

After a while Chad asked, "What about the Soul Society?"

Shinobu shook her head, "I tried to contact Shunsui but the connection didn't get through. Our enemy is prepared, otherwise they wouldn't go for my husband from the get go."

"Since they did, we can assume that they are one step ahead of us. From this point on, no help should be expected from the Soul Society."

A solemn expression came over Shinobu's face.

"I presume they might be in a difficult situation as well."

The situation was grim.

Shinobu stood up, "We can't waste anymore time. Are you guys up for this journey? Fair warning, you might die."

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