Karakura Town, Urahara Shop
"I have no memory of this! Karakura Town's been peaceful for a decade—no Gillian, let alone Arrancar!"
Urahara's face darkened as he analyzed the video.
"The reiatsu in that footage suggests an Adjuchas-level Arrancar. If they invaded, the Gotei 13 would've noticed, but no Shinigami were present!"
The absence of Shinigami and the Arrancar's presence defied logic.
"Store manager, this isn't your prank?" Tessai asked skeptically.
Urahara sighed. "You think I'd go this far for a joke?"
Tessai, burned by past pranks, wasn't convinced.
Then, the screen shifted to Karakura Town's city center.
"That's downtown!" Urahara realized.
Two new figures appeared: Isshin Shiba in a Shinigami outfit and Yoruichi Shihōin in a combat suit.
"What?! Isshin and Yoruichi?!" Tessai gasped.
Isshin's Engetsu and Shinigami attire shocked them.
A Shinigami's outfit reflected their reiatsu—impossible without spiritual power.
Yet, Isshin, who lost his powers saving Masaki Kurosaki, had both.
"Store manager, explain! When did Isshin regain his powers?" Tessai demanded, grabbing Urahara's collar.
"Calm down!" Urahara coughed. "I can't explain this."
Isshin's restoration was impossible—Urahara's experiments to restore his powers were still incomplete.
This was terrifying.
Tessai finally believed it wasn't a prank.
The reiatsu felt real, undeniable.
"Look at our expressions," Urahara said. "We're facing a formidable enemy."