Death: Captain Millennium

"I'm back!" Ichigo Kurosaki, who had just returned home from school, had a bright smile on his face, and his mood was obviously much better than yesterday.

Masaki, who was cooking, heard her son's voice, turned to look at the door, and said with a smile: "Welcome back, Ichigo. You look like you're in a good mood."

Ichigo chuckled, walked into the kitchen, and stood next to Masaki, "Mom, I have good news for you. The dean didn't give me any trouble today!"

Masaki looked at Ichigo in surprise, "Really? That's great! He didn't call you yellow-haired today?"

Ichigo nodded proudly, "Well, he finally didn't call me yellow-haired today!"

Masaki asked curiously, "Tell me, how did you get the dean to stop giving you trouble?"

Ichigo excitedly recounted what happened today, from challenging the Dean with Chad after school to his change of attitude at the end.

After hearing this, Masaki smiled with relief. "I see. It seems you had a very fulfilling day today. But be careful not to be too naughty."

Ichigo nodded repeatedly, "I know, Mom. I'll behave."

Masaki gently patted Ichigo's head, "That's good. Go wash your hands and get ready for dinner."

Ichigo ran happily to the bathroom, humming a little tune. Masaki looked at her son's back, her heart filled with happiness.

At the dinner table, Ichigo and his family were enjoying their meal. Suddenly, Ichigo put down his chopsticks and said, "Mom, I feel like I've seen this dean somewhere before, but I can't remember where."

Hearing his son say that the school principal seemed familiar, Kurosaki Isshin interjected, "Karakura Town isn't very big, so maybe you've seen him as a child."

Masaki listened to the conversation between the two men and felt a shudder in her heart. Could that dean be Captain Lin Yu? "Ichigo, what was the dean's name?"

Kurosaki Ichigo slapped his forehead. He forgot to ask the dean's name again. "Mom, I forgot to ask."

"Does he have any characteristics?"

"Features? I don't think so. He's just an ordinary guy, and he looks a bit lazy."

Isshin pondered the mother and daughter's words and decided to go meet the dean one day. Could it really be someone he knew? But in Karakura Town, he only had old friends like Hirako Mako and Urahara Kisuke. Could it be them?

Night fell, and the city streets were shrouded in darkness and silence. Suddenly, however, a low roar shattered the night's tranquility. The sound came from the void, as if some evil being was awakening.

Isshin frowned, feeling a surge of unease. Lately, the frequency of Hollows appearing in Karakura Town has increased significantly, and each time they appear, they become increasingly powerful. This worries Isshin greatly, as everyone in his family carries a high concentration of Reishi particles. To Hollows, they are as tempting as delicious food.

Isshin knew that he and his family were facing great danger. As a powerless Shinigami, he could not protect them. The number of Shinigami stationed in Soul Society was limited, and it was difficult for them to cope with the increasing number of Hollows.

To ensure his family's safety, Isshin sought help from his old friend, Kisuke Urahara. Kisuke possessed many unique inventions and gadgets. After much tinkering, he finally crafted several special amulets for Isshin. These amulets cast a special barrier that temporarily protected them from harm.

However, Isshin's biggest worry is about his wife, Masaki, who inexplicably lost her Quincy powers a few years ago, leaving her vulnerable. Originally, Masaki was the only one in the family capable of fighting the Hollows, but now, the entire family is left helpless.

"Why haven't you fallen asleep yet? Is something bothering you?" Masaki felt Isshin tossing and turning beside her and asked softly, hugging him gently.

"Well... Masaki, Hollows have been appearing more and more frequently lately, and they seem to have become even more powerful. I'm worried that you and Ichigo will be in danger." Isshin frowned, his tone filled with worry.

"It's okay, dear. Didn't you get us the amulet that Kisuke made? As long as we carry it, we should be fine." Masaki comforted her, reaching out to touch the amulet on her chest.

"I hope so, but I'm still a little worried. The behavior of these Hollows is becoming more and more strange, and they seem to have some purpose." Isshin sighed and hugged Masaki tightly.

"Don't worry too much, Isshin. Maybe this is just an isolated phenomenon and will return to normal after a while." Masaki patted Isshin's back gently, trying to make him relax.

"Well... maybe you're right. But no matter what, I will protect you." Yi Xin said affirmatively.

The two of them slept in each other's arms, silently praying that everything would be safe.

In the middle of the night, a deafening noise suddenly came from nearby, as if something hit a building, followed by a virtual roar.

Isshin and Masaki were both startled awake by the sound. "Masaki, there's a Hollow nearby." Isshin quickly got up and looked out the window.

The empty streets were completely silent. Suddenly, the sound of fierce fighting shattered the stillness. A Shinigami in a Shinigami uniform was engaged in a fierce battle with two Hollows. The loud noise was caused by a Hollow being chopped off and crashing into a building.

The unnamed Death God nimbly dodged the Hollow's attack and then quickly slashed back with his sword, splitting one of the Hollows in half. However, the other Hollow took the opportunity to pounce on the Death God and bite his arm tightly.

The Shinigami roared, using all his strength to throw the Hollow off, but the Hollow refused to give up and continued to bite furiously. The Shinigami endured the pain, wielding his Zanpakutō with all his might, striking at the Hollow's head. With a howl of pain, the Hollow turned to ash and vanished without a trace.

After the battle, the Death God panted exhaustedly, looking down at the deep teeth marks on his arm, secretly thankful to have finally dealt with these two troubles. He turned, ready to leave. Just then, an invisible Hollow appeared behind him. The Hollow's sharp claws mercilessly pierced the unsuspecting Death God's body. A shrill scream pierced the night air. The unknown Death God collapsed in a pool of blood.

After doing all this, the Void suddenly turned its head and stared at the direction of Yixin's home with a sharp gaze. It keenly sensed the presence of a high concentration of spirit particles, and this aura made it extremely excited, as if it had found delicious food.

"Oh no! Masaki, quickly take Ichigo and the others and hide! The Hollows are targeting us. Remember to bring your amulet!" Isshin's pupils shrank slightly, and a sense of unease surged in his heart. He knew that the Hollows were targeting their family, and he had to protect them as soon as possible.

Masaki immediately understood the urgency of the situation. Without hesitation, she woke Ichigo up, picked up Kari and Yuko, and quickly hid in the room, closing the door tightly. At the same time, she reminded the children to remain quiet and not make any noise.

However, the Hollow didn't give them much time. In the blink of an eye, it had already rushed to Kurosaki Isshin's home at an astonishing speed, ready to enjoy this delicious meal. Its figure was as fast as lightning, making it difficult to catch.

Isshin was distraught, but he didn't back down. As the head of his family, it was his duty to protect them. He clenched the amulet in his hand, ready to face the attack from the Hollow.

He ran from his home to the empty streets for the safety of his family, intending to use himself to attract Xu's attention to ensure the safety of his family.

"Mom. What kind of monster is that outside?" Ichigo asked Masaki in shock.

"That's a Hollow, a being that feeds on humans."

“Why didn’t the neighbors react?”

Masaki didn't know how to explain it. "There's something special about our house. Only we can see this thing. The neighbors can't see it, so they won't attack them easily."

As Xu got closer, Isshin took a deep breath and rushed out. He waved his amulet and shouted loudly, trying to attract Xu's attention. As expected, Xu was attracted by Isshin's actions and rushed straight towards him.

As the attack from the Hollow fell, a transparent barrier appeared around Isshin, blocking the attack. Seeing that the attack was blocked, the Hollow began to roar again, continuously attacking the barrier in front of him.

"Oh my god, I hope there's a Grim Reaper nearby who can notice what's going on here, otherwise we'll be in trouble." Yixin was extremely anxious as he watched the visible cracks constantly appearing in the barrier.

"bang"

The sound of the barrier breaking was heard, and at this critical moment, a Zanpakuto was placed in front of Isshin to block the Hollow's attack.

"Huh! I'm finally saved." Yixin breathed a sigh of relief.

He looked up and saw a female Grim Reaper before him. When he saw the person's face clearly, her mouth opened so wide that it seemed like she could swallow two eggs.

He never imagined that the person who saved him was his wife Kurosaki Masaki.

At this time, Kurosaki Masaki was wearing a Shinigami costume, holding a Zanpakuto, and looking at the Hollow in front of him.

"Masaki, you..." Isshin widened his eyes, his face full of shock. He never dreamed that his wife would become a god of death.

Kurosaki Masaki turned her head, gave a gentle smile, and whispered, "Are you okay, dear?"

Isshin felt his head buzzing, as if he'd been hit hard by a club. He had no idea what was going on. When had Masaki become a Shinigami? Why hadn't she told him?

At this moment, Masaki's gaze fell on the giant Hollow, and a cold light flashed in her eyes. "Dear, I won't let it hurt us." As she spoke, she raised her Zanpakutō and flashed towards the Hollow like a flash of lightning.

The Hollow sensed the powerful aura emanating from Masaki and roared, opening its maw and spewing out a stream of black air in an attempt to stop Masaki's attack. However, Masaki was incredibly agile and easily dodged the Hollow's attack with dazzling speed.

After a fierce exchange, Masaki finally found an opportunity and slashed at the Hollow's neck. The Hollow let out a shrill scream, and its huge body slowly fell down, turning into a ball of ash and dissipating in the air.

Masaki breathed a sigh of relief and turned back to Isshin, saying with a smile, "It's safe now, dear."

Isshin stared blankly at Masaki, his heart filled with confusion. He knew that if Masaki had not intervened in time, his family would have been killed.

"Let's go home first, I'll explain everything to you slowly." Masaki said gently. She gently pulled Isshin, who was still confused, and slowly walked towards home.

He followed Masaki obediently, his heart full of doubts and confusion, but he believed that Masaki would give him a reasonable explanation.

When they got home, Masaki closed the door gently and said to Kurosaki Ichigo, "Ichigo, take your sisters to bed first. Dad and I have something to discuss."

Ichigo Kurosaki was also in a daze at this time. He had just seen with his own eyes his mother turned into a god of death. The heroic figure holding the Zanpakuto was deeply engraved in his mind.

He widened his eyes and opened his mouth to ask something, but finally closed it and silently walked into the room with his two sisters.

After watching the children leave, Masaki turned back to Isshin.

Isshin sat quietly on the sofa, waiting for Masaki's explanation.

Masaki took a deep breath, slowly walked over to Isshin, and held out her hands, tightly grasping his. Her eyes were filled with tenderness and apology as she softly said, "Actually, I became a Shinigami nine years ago when I lost my Quincy powers. I don't know the exact reason, but perhaps the Shinigami power you infused into me earlier took effect. I'm sorry for keeping it a secret from you until now."

After hearing the news, Kurosaki Isshin was stunned for a moment, then fell silent. After a while, he suddenly laughed, with a hint of relief in his laughter. "How could I blame you? Masaki, I'm very happy that you can become a Shinigami. This may not be a bad thing for us, but may be a good thing! You are now the bodyguard of the whole family."

"But, Masaki, what are you going to do in the future?" Isshin asked.

"I will continue to live as an ordinary person," Masaki said with a smile. Her eyes were firm and gentle, as if she had made a decision. "I don't want to make my children feel uneasy. They need a stable family environment. Besides, this will better protect them."

Isshin listened quietly, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes, but he nodded: "Well, okay. As long as you are happy. But..." He paused, then continued, "You must also pay attention to protect yourself. After all, the work of the God of Death is quite dangerous. If there is any danger, be sure to tell me in time."

Masaki patted Isshin's hand gently and comforted him, "I know, don't worry. I'll be careful." There was a hint of tenderness in her eyes.

The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of understanding and support for each other. At this moment, it seemed as if all the troubles had dissipated in this smile, leaving only full happiness and warmth.

Masaki leaned gently on Isshin's shoulder, feeling his warmth. Together, they looked out the window at the scenery, enjoying the tranquility and beauty. Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and only their love flowed on.