Death: Captain Millennium

Just as Lin Yu and the captain were still exposing each other's shortcomings, a knock on the door interrupted their conversation. Then, Chojiro's voice rang out from outside the door: "Captain, word has come from the White Path Gate that a group of people have defeated Shidanfang and attempted to break into the Soul Society. However, they were repelled by the arrival of the Third Division Captain, Ichimaru Gin."

Upon hearing this news, the captain frowned, as if pondering something. He was silent for a moment, then said to Chojiro, "I understand. Chojiro, notify the captains of each division to convene a captain's meeting immediately."

"I see. I'll do it right away." Chojiro didn't ask who was in the room. He always adhered to his duties as vice captain. He still remembered what Lin Yu said many years ago: there are some things that you should pretend not to know even if you know them. That way you can live longer. Curiosity kills the cat. There is some truth to this saying.

Although Ichigo no longer had Yoruichi as his guide, he still groped his way to the White Path Gate. After the Ichimaru Gin incident, the few of them wandered aimlessly in Rukongai.

Orihime asked Ichigo for his opinion. "Ichigo, what should we do now? The gate is closed again. How are we going to get to Seireitei?"

Ichigo thought about it for a while and asked Shidanbo which area of ​​Rukongai this was. His father did some research for him before he came to Soul Society.

"This is West Ryukon Street, why are you asking this, Ichigo?" Ichigo's eyes lit up at Sidanfang's answer.

"Then do you know where the Shiba family is?" Ichigo asked hurriedly.

The Shiba family? Si Danfang was secretly surprised that this traveler knew so much information. He couldn't help but wonder if this young man had a hidden background. So, he asked tentatively, "I know about the Shiba family, but what do you want to do?"

Kurosaki Ichigo did not answer directly, but asked: "Don't worry about this, can you take me to the Shiba family's base?"

Si Danfang frowned and said with difficulty: "I'm afraid that's not possible. After all, my duty is to guard the Baidao Gate, and I can't leave my post easily. But... I can find someone who is familiar with the location of the Shiba family to lead the way for you." After that, Si Danfang turned around and asked the souls who were watching the excitement around if anyone knew the exact address of the Shiba family.

At this moment, a little boy in the crowd timidly raised his hand, saying that he knew the location of the Shiba family and was willing to lead them there.

However, Ishida Uryu didn't take it seriously. He even pushed his glasses up with some disdain and said pretentiously, "Kid, don't you know who we are? We are the enemies who invaded here!"

The little boy looked at Ishida Uryu tremblingly, but still mustered up the courage to answer: "We saw everything you did just now. Moreover, you also healed Si Danfang's injuries, so I don't think you are bad people."

Not long after, Kurosaki Ichigo and his companions arrived at the Shiba clan's residence, led by the little boy. "I can only take you so far. The Shiba clan's residence is just ahead. Goodbye." The little boy ran away without looking back. Although he said he wasn't afraid, he was terrified inside.

Ichigo and his friends originally wanted to ask for some other information about Soul Society, but when they saw the little boy running away, they felt helpless and could only bite the bullet and move on.

"Stop! This is the territory of the Shiba family. Please do not trespass without permission." The guards of the Shiba family looked at Ichigo and his companions as they stepped into the territory and hurriedly shouted to stop them.

Orihime, Chad and Uryu don't understand why Ichigo came to this place. Could it be that the Shiba family can help them enter the Soul Society?

Ichigo looked at the guard who was approaching, then took out a badge with the vortex mark of the sky-falling collapse from his arms and said to the guard: "I am Ichigo Shiba from the Shiba family, I want to see Shiba Kūkaku."

When the guard heard Ichigo's words, his face changed. He quickly quickened his pace, walked up to Ichigo, picked up the badge, and began to look at it carefully.

After some identification, the guard confirmed that this was indeed a keepsake from the Shiba family, and a symbol of the head of the Shiba branch family. However, the branch family head, Shiba Isshin, had been dead for decades. Where did this kid get this thing? He looked up and glanced at Ichigo's face in confusion, unsure for a moment.

"Kid, where did you get this badge? Do you know what it represents?" The guards looked at the young man in front of them with doubt in their eyes. They were not sure whether what the guy who called himself Shiba Ichigo said was true?

Ichigo scratched his head innocently and replied, "Ah! This thing was given to me by my father. He told me that if I encountered any difficulties in Soul Society, I should come to Shiba Kūkaku and she would help me." As he spoke, he shook the badge in his hand, as if to prove to the guards that what he said was true.

The guards looked at each other, seemingly half-believing and half-doubting Ichigo's words. They knew the Shiba family crest, of course, but they were still a little worried about this young man who had suddenly appeared. After all, matters concerning the family were not to be taken lightly; a single misstep could lead to serious trouble.

However, facing Ichigo's innocent appearance, the guards thought that perhaps what he said was true. But no matter what, they did not dare to let go of any suspicious points easily, so they decided to report the matter to their superiors before making a final decision.

The guard took the badge from Ichigo again. "Whether what you say is true or not, wait here while I go make the announcement."

After the guards left, Orihime began to chatter and ask questions. She looked at Ichigo with curiosity in her eyes.

"Ichigo, why did you say your name was Shiba Ichigo just now? When did you change your last name? What is your relationship with this Shiba family?"

Orihime blinked her large eyes and stared at Ichigo, as if trying to find the answer from his expression. Her voice was filled with curiosity, as if she had discovered a huge secret.

Ichigo was a little overwhelmed by Orihime's string of questions, but he tried to remain calm and answered, "Well... my name is indeed Shiba Ichigo. Shiba is my father's last name. He changed his last name to Kurosaki after my mother for some special reasons."

After hearing this, Orihime's eyes widened, a look of disbelief on her face. "Huh? Uncle is also a Shinigami? Then why is he in Karakura Town instead of Soul Society? He doesn't look like a Shinigami. And so, does that mean Auntie is also a Shinigami?"

Ichigo shrugged helplessly and said, "Although it may sound unbelievable, my father and mother are both Shinigami. My father is the captain of the Tenth Division, but for some reason he has become an ordinary person and is staying in Karakura Town."

"Huh!" Ichigo's words surprised Orihime, Uryu and Chad. They didn't expect that he had such an identity.

The expressionless Chad's face twitched a few times, and even Yulong, who always maintained a pretentious demeanor, could not maintain a calm expression and opened his mouth wide.

Not only are all of Ichigo's family members Shinigami, but his father is also the captain. Fortunately, they didn't know that Masaki was a Quincy before, otherwise it would have been even more devastating.