Yamabuki never expected to meet Starrk here, the future number one Espada.
Ever since the concept of the "Espada" appeared, fans online began discussing the strength of the Espada, each with their own arguments, unable to convince one another.
However, Starrk's strength as the "First Espada" was evident. He was a Vasto Lorde, the highest-ranking Menos Grande, and the only Arrancar among the Espada who had automatically become an Arrancar. His power was even ranked above Baraggan, the Skeleton Emperor, who was known as the "King of Hueco Mundo," and this ranking was personally set by Aizen.
And now, Starrk appeared before Yamabuki just like that.
Yamabuki carefully observed Starrk. He gave off the impression of a lone wolf, exuding a melancholic and lonely aura.
Batsu'unsai Katori gazed at Starrk before her, feeling a little nervous. After all, Vasto Lorde-level Menos Grande were rare.
Looking at the entire Bleach world, Vasto Lorde-level Menos Grande included only Starrk, Baraggan, Halibel, Nelliel, and also Ichigo's inner Hollow, who was sealed in the Soul King Palace. Each of them was legendary.
Baraggan had never met Starrk, yet he was still shocked by the spiritual pressure emanating from the other party. He hadn't expected there to be a Hollow with stronger spiritual pressure than himself in Hueco Mundo.
Yamabuki looked at Starrk. Although he was not afraid of fighting him now, his mission this time was to find traces of the Quincy, so he politely declined.
"Sorry, we're here on a mission this time. We don't have time to fight you. Let's do it next time." Yamabuki calmly looked at Starrk. If they really fought, he wouldn't politely engage in a one-on-one battle; he would directly go for a group attack. He had two Captain-level powerhouses on his side; they couldn't just stand by and watch.
Starrk seemed very easygoing. He didn't get angry when he heard the refusal and simply tilted his neck helplessly: "In that case, there's nothing for it. Next time!"
Yamabuki was a little surprised that a Hollow could have such a good temper. But then again, it made sense; Starrk associated with Aizen primarily because he wanted to escape loneliness.
Previously, Starrk was so lonely due to his overwhelming power that he even split his soul into two, creating a companion for himself.
"Want to have a drink together?" Yamabuki took out two bottles of sake from his backpack and asked, then tossed one bottle into Starrk's hand.
Starrk looked at the wine bottle curiously. In Hueco Mundo, materials were extremely scarce. Yamabuki had read an official Bleach novel about Aizen's life in Hueco Mundo after he betrayed Soul Society.
Because Aizen liked black tea, but there wasn't even a drop of water in Hueco Mundo, he could only ask Ichimaru Gin to buy black tea and wine from the World of the Living.
And every time Aizen hid wine, Ichimaru Gin would secretly drink it, which made Aizen quite helpless, as he couldn't blame Ichimaru Gin for just one bottle of wine.
Oh, and I heard that all the black tea and the water used to brew it were bought at a high price from Urahara Kisuke.
Although Starrk was currently the strongest in Hueco Mundo, he had never drunk alcohol before, but after taking a sip, he immediately fell in love with the drink.
The group entered Las Noches, and Yamabuki directly sat in Baraggan's old seat, enjoying the treatment of an emperor.
Although Las Noches had experienced large-scale slaughter, the number of Hollows was far less than before, but there were still thousands of Hollows obeying Yamabuki's command.
Yamabuki took out a painting, which depicted the Quincy palace: "Everyone, go find this building for me. If you find it, you will be heavily rewarded."
Waiting was the most trying on patience. Yamabuki took out all sorts of snacks from his backpack and laid them on the ground; he wouldn't dare eat alone.
Batsu'unsai Katori asked helplessly, "You carried so many things when you came. Don't tell me they're all these kinds of stuff inside."
"Of course! People are iron, and food is steel. No matter how urgent the mission is, how can one not eat? You must be from a wealthy family; you don't know the hardship of missions. Come, come, everyone, let's eat! Oh, Baraggan, there's none for you," Yamabuki said.
Baraggan looked confused, "Why isn't there any for me? I've also been with you all the way."
Yamabuki pointed at Baraggan's body: "Can you eat anything in that state?"
Baraggan squatted in the corner, drawing circles on the ground helplessly. He didn't want to be like this either.
"You are Shinigami, right? You are completely different from the Shinigami in my impression," Starrk said faintly. "The Shinigami in my impression are all extremely wicked individuals, shouting and killing as soon as they meet."
"Who told you Hollows to eat souls? If left unchecked, the world would eventually lose balance and be destroyed. I also rarely encounter a Hollow as rational as you," Yamabuki said. In fact, he wasn't particularly repulsed by Hollows, as he himself possessed Hollow power, especially those two big sisters, Halibel and Nelliel.
I like the big sister type the most.
Nelliel can not only transform into a big sister but usually maintains her loli form. A legal loli!
Imagine on a dark and windy night, pulling Nelliel into my bed, and the two of us engaging in legitimate activities. Exciting, isn't it?
No need to call the police, I'll turn myself in.
"You seem to be thinking something very strange, Yamabuki," Unohana looked at Yamabuki with a smile.
Yamabuki quickly rubbed his face. Was he really that strange?
Batsu'unsai Katori sighed and shook her head. Men in this world are indeed all the same; they can't control themselves when a beautiful girl throws herself at them.
After finishing his drink, Starrk stretched. He had met such a strange group of people today, and his mood had improved a lot.
Just then, a Hollow entered from outside.
"Your Majesty, we have found the building you spoke of," the Hollow said.
Yamabuki was startled. So fast? As expected of a Hollow, their efficiency is high.
Yamabuki tidied up the food on the table, leaving his empty wine bottle there, then rushed with Unohana and Batsu'unsai Katori at the fastest speed towards the building the Hollow had discovered.
If it was real, he couldn't go in alone this time. He would directly call the Old Man over, and under Zanka no Tachi, all beings are equal.
Of course, Baraggan was also forcibly taken away, and Starrk went purely out of curiosity to watch the show.
After everyone left, Las Noches returned to its usual tranquility. Suddenly, several figures appeared in front of Las Noches, staring at Yamabuki and the others as they departed.
"The plan was very successful. Is that boy the one who assassinated His Majesty last time? Hmph, this time, he's dead for sure." A hand picked up the wine bottle Yamabuki had used, then disappeared.
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