Chapter 558 1 The Position Chosen by the Guardian

Beginning with the story of the Quincy founder Yhwach leading the Quincy to launch a war against the Shinigami a thousand years ago, Hiroe slowly recounted the entanglement and hatred between the Quincy and the Shinigami.

"About two hundred years ago, the 10th Division led by Isshin and the Imperial Weaving House where Mayuri Kurotsuchi was located were massacred overnight. Judging from the traces left at the scene, the murderer should be Isshin Shiba, that is, Isshin Kurosaki, your father, Ichigo."

After speaking, Hiroe glanced in the direction of Ichigo, who did not have any obvious reaction. Perhaps he never thought that his father would do such a thing.

Hong Jiang smiled and continued: "It seems that you trust Isshin quite a lot. Of course, at that time, Urahara, Yoruichi and I also absolutely believed in Uncle Isshin. This is not his character."

"Of course, even if we put aside the subjective emotions of being a person, even if Uncle Isshin is strong, he can't destroy two organizations so quickly, not to mention that he almost lost his life when he escaped."

"So whether it is for subjective or objective considerations, Isshin's suspicion is infinitely close to zero in my eyes. I have never forgotten this matter over the years. It was not until recently that the real murderer was identified, that is, the group of Yhwach who was defeated a thousand years ago!"

The enemy is the Quincy who started the war a thousand years ago. After hearing this, Ichigo also understood why Ishida did not appear here. It is not that easy to attack the same clan.

"Does Mr. Chouzuka have to fight to the death with them?" Inoue put his hands on his chest, as if he had mustered up all his courage and said, "Do you have to fight?"

"It's not up to us. Maybe from the concept, the Quincies and the Shinigami are destined to have only one battle, but at least it was not us who accelerated to the result of war a thousand years ago."

"But whether it is Mr. Chouzuka or you, or the Quincies, you have actually chosen war for yourself, right?"

"I don't deny that since the war has been launched, there must be corresponding awareness, and the concept of right and wrong has become blurred because of the position." Hongjiang exhaled lightly and continued: "I am not advocating that I am on the absolutely correct and righteous side this time. I hope you will help me just because I think you will be on the same side as us. Regardless of history or the difference between the concepts of Shinigami and Quincies, I will not accept the passive acceptance of the coming of war!"

Inoue, who originally had a lot to say, now seemed to have a pool of paste in her mind. This was the first time she had seen Hongjiang like this.

In the past, when Ikkaku or Renji said that Hongjiang was terrifying, she didn't care. In her impression, Hongjiang was very similar to Urahara. They seemed to be covered with a layer of fog that made it impossible to see clearly, but at the same time, they also gave people a soft feeling like fog.

But at this moment, Hongjiang was like a fierce snowstorm. He said the heavy word "war" lightly and as a matter of course. The feelings of others about him were completely unimportant to him.

Whether others thought it was cold or ruthless, it could not stop the raging of a blizzard. Its existence was a natural and logical thing. Will was a natural result. There was no need to give itself a sacred name. Everything was just going with the flow.

Inoue didn't know how to refute such Hongjiang, and didn't know what to say about such a heavy word as war. Even though she had experienced a lot, she still lacked the tempering of years, and it was too difficult for a high school student like her to change anything at this moment.

When Inoue was struggling in his heart, Chad suddenly said, "Since you want to start a war against the Quincy, how will Mr. Chouzuka deal with Ishida in the end?"

Yes, and Ishida-san! Inoue suddenly had an idea, and her eyes turned worried when she looked at Hongjiang. She was a little afraid that Hongjiang would make an unimaginable cruel decision at this time.

Fortunately, her worries did not become a reality. Hongjiang answered almost without hesitation: "I am worried about the Quincies who started the war thousands of years ago, not all Quincies. Whether Ishida is a friend or an enemy depends on his own decision. I also have expectations and trust in him, otherwise I would not tell him this information at such a critical moment."

Hearing this, Inoue was relieved, and Chad beside him seemed to have no problem.

For Chad, war is also a heavy topic, but he will be more simple in his heart. He is a gentle person who is unwilling to punch in order not to hurt others, and is beaten to vomit blood by gangsters. At the same time, he is also a person who is willing to punch for his friends.

There are many complicated problems that Chad can't figure out, and he doesn't seem to need to think clearly. For him, just standing by his friends is enough, and will this violate justice?

Chad turned his head and looked at Ichigo. He never thought that his friend would do anything against justice.

While Chad looked at Ichigo, Hongjiang also looked at Ichigo, and met his firm eyes that seemed to have made a decision.

"I don't agree with your statement about right and wrong, Mr. Chouzuka."

"Oh?"

Ichigo did not explain his words, but continued: "It is too difficult for me to judge who is just in a war and who should win. For me, I just want to protect everything around me."

Hongjiang did not interrupt or ask Ichigo this time. Although the other party's words sounded a little hesitant, the firm eyes made him believe that the other party had his own answer.

Sure enough, Ichigo immediately said: "For Mr. Chouzuka, this is a war, but I don't want to see it that way, or I don't want to put myself in such a cruel thing so early."

"Now I will stand on your side, because the Mr. Chouzuka I know is a trustworthy god of death. If the other party really has the idea that only one can exist just because of different ideas, I will be more willing to believe in the world you protect."

"But even Mr. Chouzuka may make mistakes. If this is just a meaningless massacre out of fear, then I will also protect their lives as weak people. If that's the case, I hope Mr. Chouzuka can admit your mistakes frankly. I don't want to face you with swords!"

Hearing Ichigo's words, Chad clenched his fists slightly. Ichigo is still the Ichigo he is familiar with.

There is no more worry or entanglement in Inoue's eyes. She believes that the word war is also heavy for Ichigo, but no matter what he faces, Ichigo will never be stingy with his trust, and never doubt that his instinct will eventually let him stand on the right path.

And this should also be what she, Inoue Orihime, should believe!

"This is my answer." Ichigo said, looking around, smiling and saying solemnly: "No, this is our answer, Mr. Chouzuka!"