Chapter 227: Ryūjin Jakka
Byakuya Kuchiki drew his sword, thrusting it into the sky.
The "key" turned, opening a traditional Japanese-style gate.
A group of individuals from the World of the Living walked through, arriving in a vast square.
"Seireitei looks the same as always," Shinji Hirako remarked, glancing around at the unchanged architecture from over a hundred years ago. His hands were in his pockets, and he spoke quietly.
Naruto approached him: "This time is a special situation."
"Once this is over, whether you stay or leave, I won't stop you."
Shinji Hirako turned, his voice half mocking: "Has Naruto grown so strong that he can now handle those old folks from Central 46?"
Naruto smiled, leading the way. "Aizen made many mistakes."
"But there was one thing he didn't get wrong."