After receiving the order from Soul Society, Rukia immediately set off for the Hollow's location.
Seeing the rampaging destruction, she was about to draw her Zanpakuto and finish off the Hollow. But then a strange man appeared and swiftly killed it.
What puzzled her was that the man showed no signs of Reiryoku, he was clearly just an ordinary human. Yet he could unleash a fiery attack, easily beheading the Hollow.
'I've been stationed in Karakura Town for many years, and this is the first time I've seen such a strange person.'
'Judging from how easily he killed the Hollow, his strength must at least be at the level of a Seated Officer.'
'I'll go ask Urahara later, maybe he'll know something.'
...
Shin was unaware that his appearance had left Rukia feeling extremely confused and shocked.
After completing his task, he went straight home.
He hadn't been at home long when he sensed a faint Reiatsu rapidly approaching.
Shin opened the door and immediately discovered the source of the Reiatsu.
A black cat on the courtyard wall.
Its entire body was jet black and it had golden eyes.
Shin pretended not to see it, but he knew perfectly well what was going on.
This black cat must be Yoruichi. Although she concealed her Reiatsu, she had nowhere to hide under Shin's Transparent World.
Shihōin Yoruichi, former captain of the 2nd Division of the Gotei 13 in Soul Society, and former Commander-in-Chief of the Onmitsukido.
She is extremely skilled in hand-to-hand combat and Shunpo, earning her the title of "Flash Goddess".
Her presence here now can only mean that Kisuke sent her to investigate his situation.
Shin knew that his actions today would definitely attract Kisuke's attention. After all, that unscrupulous guy is definitely keeping an eye on Ichigo and Rukia in secret. Perhaps, he's already within Aizen's sights.
However, Shin was not worried, as his current strength was sufficient to protect himself.
How could he possibly avoid Aizen after arriving in the world of Bleach?
Shin didn't care about Yoruichi and started doing stretching exercises on his own. He was now contemplating the major event that was about to happen tonight—Ichigo's transformation into a Shinigami.
He planned to go and witness it, but he didn't intend to interfere.
Aizen, Kisuke, and Isshin are behind this incident.
At present, Shin didn want to get involved in the conflict.
[Trigger Mission: Defeat Kurosaki Ichigo in his Shinigami form.]
[Let Ichigo, who has just gained the power of a Shinigami, experience what true power is.]
[Reward: A random weapon]
Shin: ...
'Is it really okay to persecute the protagonist like this?'
What if Ichigo goes Hollow mode and attacks him?
But he really needs a suitable weapon right now.
The ordinary katana he just bought couldn't withstand any damage.
Completing this mission is absolutely necessary. There's no way around it, the reward is too tempting.
...
Yoruichi had been observing Shin for a whole day, but hadn't obtained any crucial information.
This human boy appeared normal on the surface, and did not display any extraordinary power. She could only see traces of fire in the messy courtyard.
It's probably due to this person's abilities.
This can't go on.
She decided to take the initiative.
After finishing her dinner, Shin was about to go out for a stroll when he saw a black cat jump down from the courtyard wall.
It pounced on his face and scratched him with its claws.
He didn't dodge. Whatever Yoruichi wanted to do, it certainly wasn't to kill him.
Once the black cat achieved its goal, it quickly ran away.
Shin touched the bloodstains on his face, feeling rather strange.
Yoruichi is naked in her black cat form, and she is also completely naked when she transforms back into human form.
That last moment, wasn't it...?
'Yoruichi, I'll get my revenge.' Shin thought maliciously.
...
Night fell.
Shin arrived around Kurosaki Hospital and quietly waited for the Hollow's arrival.
Before long, he saw Rukia enter Kurosaki Hospital.
Once Rukia finishes explaining the basics to Ichigo, that Hollow will probably appear.
"Ahhh—"
The girl's screams were especially loud in the quiet night.
A Hollow with fish fins on its back grabbed Ichigo's younger sister, Karin.
Rukia, wielding her Zanpakuto, and Ichigo, bound by a Bakudo, appeared in Shin's field of vision one after the other.
Ichigo broke through the Bakudo with brute force, grabbed a folding chair from the side, and charged towards the Hollow, only to be sent flying by a punch.
Rukia then attacked, wounding the Hollow with her Zanpakuto. The Hollow then disappeared into the darkness.
Ichigo learned from Rukia that his sister was attacked because of him. Ignoring Rukia's advice, he charged forward to fight the Hollow to the death.
'The main characters are all so hot-blooded and passionate.' Shin quietly remarked.
The Hollow launched a swift attack, opening its mouth wide to bite at Ichigo. At that moment, Rukia flashed in front of Ichigo and took the blow for him.
Blood flowed freely, and Rukia soon collapsed by the roadside.
Rukia slowly sat up and pointed her Zanpakuto at Ichigo.
'Here it comes. The classic scene is here.' Shin continued to watch the drama unfold.
Ichigo plunged Rukia's Zanpakuto into his chest, and in an instant, a bright white light burst forth from the darkness, revealing the Shinigami Ichigo.
He wore standard Shinigami uniform and wielded a massive, wide-bodied Zanpakuto as tall as himself. With just a few strikes, he destroyed the Hollow.
Clap... Clap...
"That was brilliant." Shin clapped as he emerged from the night.
"It's you!" Ichigo and Rukia exclaimed simultaneously.
"So this kind of monster is called a Hollow. You guys are Shinigami? You're not quite the Shinigami I imagined." Shin went on a dramatic performance.
"Who exactly are you?" Ichigo gripped the hilt of his sword tightly with both hands, assuming a fighting stance.
"Be careful. This person is very strong." Rukia whispered a warning.
"I'm just an ordinary person passing by, don't be nervous. I'm actually quite curious about you."
"Let's have a fight." Shin changed the subject.
Ichigo asked, "What have you been talking to yourself about from the beginning?"
"If you don't come, I will." Shin drew his katana and gradually increased his strength.
Sixth Form: Burning Bones, Summer Sun!
A raging fire erupted in front of him, resembling a fiery tornado that shone brightly in the night sky.
Ichigo had no time to react and was instantly hit, flying backward. His Shinigami uniform was ignited, and his Zanpakuto fell to the ground.
"What?"
Rukia knew this person was strong, but she didn't expect him to defeat Ichigo, who possessed immense and strange Reiatsu, with a single blow.
Of course, Shin had held back, after all, he didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble.
[Mission Completed: Defeat Ichigo, who has become a Shinigami.]
[Reward: Nietono no Shana]