Chapter 55

Seeing Kaelith Yurei struck down, Yoruichi and Soifon moved simultaneously. 

*Crackle!* 

Electric light erupted from Yoruichi's body. 

She had infused her spirit pressure into a new technique, one she developed by combining it with the Shihōin family's secret arts. 

In an instant, her speed far surpassed Soifon's as she shot into the air, aiming to stop Takada Tai. 

But before she could reach him, Shinchira Renzosuke appeared suddenly, blocking her path. 

"Get back!" he shouted, slashing downward with his blade. 

Yoruichi's pupils shrank. 

At the last possible moment, she twisted her torso, narrowly avoiding the strike. 

However, the surge of spirit pressure radiating from Shinchira slammed into her like a tidal wave, sending her flying uncontrollably backward. 

"Lady Yoruichi!" Soifon cried, catching Yoruichi in mid-air as they both crashed into the ground. 

From her position, Yoruichi watched in frustration as Takada Tai leaped high into the air. With both knees bent, he aimed directly at Kaelith Yurei's crash site and descended like a meteor. 

"Kaelith!!!" Yoruichi roared in fury. 

Within the swirling dust, Kaelith opened his mouth, red spirit energy forming into a glowing sphere. 

But suddenly, a voice rang out— 

"Scream… Benihime!" 

"Scarlet Shield of Mist!" 

As the release command echoed, a crimson shield materialized in mid-air, blocking Takada Tai's descent. 

*Crack!* 

The shield shattered instantly under the impact, but it was enough to alter Takada Tai's trajectory. 

Flipping mid-air, Takada landed a short distance away, his feet carving two massive craters into the ground. 

"Who?" he muttered, turning to see the figure behind him. 

A disheveled man with straw-colored hair struggled to his feet—it was Urahara Kisuke, the young Shinigami Takada had previously knocked unconscious. 

He hadn't expected Urahara to still have the strength to fight. 

Kisuke held his Zanpakutō with a grim expression. 

In truth, he had only been unconscious for a brief moment. Since then, he had been lying on the ground, carefully observing the situation. 

Originally, he planned to play dead to the end. If the worst came to pass, someone had to survive and report the incident to the Gotei 13. 

But seeing Kaelith Yurei holding his own against two captain-class opponents gave Kisuke hope. 

So when Kaelith appeared to falter, Kisuke didn't hesitate to release his Zanpakutō. 

Although he hadn't mastered its Shikai for long, it was enough to deflect Takada's fatal blow. 

Kisuke smirked briefly, but his expression shifted almost immediately. 

*Whoosh!* 

Before he could react, Shinchira Renzosuke appeared in front of him. With a swift kick, Shinchira's leg lashed out like a whip, slamming into Kisuke's abdomen. 

"Urgh!" 

Kisuke spat out a mouthful of blood, his body skidding across the ground like a skipping stone. He finally collapsed, unable to move. 

He didn't need to look—he knew his internal organs were in shambles, his bones likely broken in multiple places. 

After a feeble attempt to rise, Kisuke sighed heavily. 

"Kaelith… it's all up to you now…" 

Amid the dissipating dust, Kaelith Yurei slowly stood up. 

The searing pain coursing through his body made him want to collapse again, but he knew that if he fell now, it would be permanent. 

Summoning his spirit pressure, Kaelith released it outward in a sudden burst. 

The swirling dust around him was swept away in an instant, moonlight bathing his battered form. 

Kaelith frowned slightly. 

As the dust cleared, he felt as though he had touched upon something… unusual. 

Not far away, Shinchira Renzosuke and Takada Tai turned their gazes toward him. 

"It's over," everyone thought simultaneously. 

Against two captain-class adversaries, Kaelith had exhausted all his options. 

The outcome would be decided in moments. 

Shinchira couldn't help but smile. 

"Kaelith Yurei, I'll admit you've done quite well," he said. "But this is the end." 

He began to approach Kaelith, step by step, his blade glinting in the moonlight. 

"Submit to your fate, and I promise to leave immediately after killing you." 

"But if you dare anger me further, I'll slaughter everyone you're trying to protect… starting with that blond brat over there." 

From his prone position, Kisuke muttered weakly, "…Blond brat… really?" 

Barely conscious, he rolled his eyes. 

"I knew it. Kaelith really is my curse…" 

"If I survive this, staying far away from him is going to be my new life motto." 

As his mind drifted, he recalled that Kaelith was slated to join the Second Division soon. 

"Maybe I should transfer to the Twelfth Division… research is much safer…" 

Before he could finish the thought, Kisuke lost consciousness completely. 

Meanwhile, Yoruichi, supported by Soifon, struggled to watch the scene unfold. 

For the first time, she truly felt the anguish of powerlessness. 

"Kaelith… run…" she croaked weakly. 

Hearing her plea, Soifon tightened her grip on her short blade and bolted toward Kaelith. 

Although she didn't understand the exact nature of Yoruichi's connection to him, Soifon was determined to fulfill her master's wishes. 

Sensing Soifon's approach, Shinchira waved his hand casually. 

Three triangular light blades formed in the air and shot toward her. 

*Thud!* 

With a startled cry, Soifon was struck in both wrists and her waist, the force pinning her to a broken wall. 

Unbothered, Shinchira resumed his approach, stopping mere meters away from Kaelith. 

"Any last words, boy?" he asked, his tone brimming with arrogance. 

Kaelith met his gaze, his expression unreadable. 

"Yes," he replied, a faint smile tugging at his lips. 

"I have something to tell you." 

Shinchira paused, his confidence faltering slightly. 

Kaelith's grin widened. 

"Villains… always die because they talk too much." 

A sense of dread washed over Shinchira. 

Abandoning all pretense, he lunged forward to finish Kaelith. 

But under the moonlight, a sudden sharp pain shot through his ankle. 

*Splurt!* 

Blood spurted out as a wound appeared out of nowhere. 

"What?!" 

Shinchira looked down in shock, only to feel a second searing pain—this time from the sole of his foot. 

*Shink!* 

Reeling back, Shinchira saw blood dripping from the punctured bottom of his sandal. 

"What the hell is this?!" he bellowed, his eyes wide with disbelief. 

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