Execution grounds

*3 days later*

I finished my training exercise and took a breather. I had been spending my time getting used to my new strength and it feels fantastic to actually have a little bit of power. However I don't know if I can take on a lieutenant in shikai form.

Well over the last few days while I was training I was scanning through my souls for any I could use for my soul boost when I came across one that had a power level of 6000. This was great as this can serve as a small power boost. I feel lucky I came across that soul in the 70 billion ones I have. Most of the souls don't even reach 100.

However there is still one thing that troubles me. The question marks next to my soul magic on my status still confuse me. Is it supposed to mean something? Actually, now that I think about it. My magic doesn't have a grade. Almost everything else I have does whether it's trash, low, or basic grade but not my soul magic. Perhaps I'll figure it out in the future. Right now it's time to leave the sewers. I've already spent too much time in this place.

I looked around at all the sewers leading away from the hub. I don't really know which one to take so I just picked a random one and started heading down it.

It actually took me a while to find a way to the surface because the sewers are like a maze. Now I could just blast my way through the ceiling but that would be rude to whatever poor soul reaper has to fix the hole I leave.

Eventually I found my way out of the sewers and I was luckily near the Senzaikyu. At appears the Sokyoku has not appeared yet which means Rukia's execution has not begun. When it does begin I hope I fight a lieutenant again because if I have to fight a captain I don't know if I could survive.

Actually, now that I think of it. I have to respect Kenpachi. Why? It's because even without Bankai or shikai he is able to keep up with the other captains. He has a power level high enough to keep up in his base form. I just have to respect that.

While I was waiting for Rukia's execution I had to keep out of sight of the other soul reapers why staying close to the Senzaikyu. It was annoying because there are a lot of them. I even had to knock one out that spotted me cause let me be honest. Stealth is not my best attribute.

I continued to wait, and wait, and wait some more. How long will it take? It's already been 2 hours of waiting? It may not seem that long but 2 hours of doing nothing but staring at a certain location Is really boring. Ok, that's it. I'm making my way to the Sokyoku.

I made my way but as I got closer to the testing grounds I noticed something. The security seemed a little too heavy. I know they just had a ryoka attack but still. There are soul reapers everywhere. It's getting a little annoying staying out of sight but I have to. At least until the fighting starts because if not they'll send a captain after me.

I neared the steps up to the execution grounds. Ichigo's friends had to climb up these steps but I don't need to cause why climb when you can fly?

As I flew up I felt with the Sokyoku with my magic sensing. It seems Rukia's execution has started.

I flew up to the top and landed. I looked around at the dead trees at the top. It's really just a dead forest. Why can't they replace them with live trees? I know it's an execution ground but lighten up the place. It's too gloomy.

"You really did come just as he said." A voice said.

My eyes widened as Shuhei Hisagi stepped out from behind the trees.

"You weren't expecting me were you." He said

How is this possible? This isn't part of the anime. He should not be here. Is it a ripple effect of my fight against him? No, that should have no connection to him knowing I was coming. No wait, he said someone told him I was coming. That could only mean one thing. If it had no connection with me then it means there is an isekai person around here.

There was only one question. How did he know I was coming? Even though he's an isekai's character I'm not part of the anime. He shouldn't know what I do. Unless he didn't think I was coming up this path. I know Ichigo's friends come up here to see Ichigo during his Bankai fight. Maybe he thought he could get some merit by telling them some of the ryoka with attack by the steps? As for how he convinced them it's not my problem. My problem is right in front of me.

Actually, I take that back, it's not a problem. This is a second chance for me. I lost last time and had to run away. I don't like having to flee. I get to beat you this time.

"Would you mind telling me who your informant is?" I replied.

"He asked everyone not to reveal that information in case you escape like last time. However I think there's no worry. You won't escape this time, you can't surprise me again." Hisagi said as he got in a fighting stance.

I took my spear out of my inventory and got into a fighting stance of my own.

"I won't have to escape this time because this time I can win." I smiled ready to fight Hisagi again. I just hope his shikai is not too strong otherwise I'm screwed. Well, if he turns out to be stronger then I just have to survive until Aizen shows his face. Let start this.