“I’ve sealed the thing replacing your lungs, leaving only a one-percent gap for a sliver of spiritual pressure to pass through. That’s enough to sustain the normal function of your lungs.”
Jushiro Kurosaki’s face was full of surprise, but then he suddenly regained his composure and said calmly, “It seems that you, Genji, are very clear about what… that is!”
Although Jushiro Kurosaki’s words were a question, he spoke with a tone of certainty.
In his heart, Jushiro Kurosaki was already certain that Genji Chōkō knew his hidden secret.
“Yes!”
Genji Chōkō nodded and said, “That’s the One-Eyed God, made from the right hand of the Soul King. Your parents sacrificed your lungs, replacing them with it, which is why you are alive today.”
“Ah…”
For some reason, upon hearing Genji Chōkō know his secret that had been hidden for a hundred years, Jushiro Kurosaki felt a wave of relief.
“Yes! It was the One-Eyed God who kept me alive.”
Genji Chōkō frowned slightly upon hearing this, “It sounds like you’re somewhat grateful to him?”
Jushiro Kurosaki nodded, “That’s right! I’m very grateful to him! Otherwise, I would have died when I was three.”
“I understand,” Genji Chōkō nodded, “Perhaps this is the ‘You are not a fish, how can you know the joy of a fish’ saying.”
Jushiro Kurosaki smiled, “Then, Genji, how are you going to treat my condition?”
“To cure your illness, the most important thing is to find the cause.”
Genji Chōkō looked into Jushiro Kurosaki’s eyes and said, “Your illness, its root cause is the violent clash of different levels of spiritual pressure within your body. That is, the conflict between your own spiritual pressure and the spiritual pressure possessed by the One-Eyed God.”
“The reason for this is because your spiritual pressure is not of the same level, so the higher-level spiritual pressure will devour the lower-level spiritual pressure, occupying the host and replacing it.”
Jushiro Kurosaki remained silent, simply listening. It was clear that he might already know his own fate.
Genji Chōkō continued, “But it’s evident your spiritual pressure doesn’t want to be devoured. This is instinct, your subconscious survival instinct. So the two collided, causing damage to your body.”
Jushiro Kurosaki nodded, signaling for Genji Chōkō to continue.
“My plan is simple! It’s to resolve the conflict by addressing the source of it. So I re-sealed the One-Eyed God within your body. Only leaving a small opening for it to replace your lungs.”
“At the same time, the moment your body could not withstand it, I injected the recovery potion into your body, leading to the effect of a withered tree springing back to life, maximizing the restorative power. This way, the disease is 99 percent cured.”
Jushiro Kurosaki looked at the recovery potion in his hand, “Then the remaining one percent, is it for me to drink this bottle of recovery potion after I wake up?”
Genji Chōkō shook his head, “No! That potion is to solidify your physical condition. Drink it first.”
Hearing Genji Chōkō say this, Jushiro Kurosaki did not hesitate, directly opening the lid and pouring it into his mouth.
At this moment, Jushiro Kurosaki felt a power he had not experienced in a long time.
The corner of Genji Chōkō’s mouth curled up in a smile, “It seems my plan is indeed effective!”
Jushiro Kurosaki nodded, smiling, “That’s right! My body tells me that once this potion is fully absorbed, I won’t be a sickly person like before. From now on, I can also handle intense battles.”
Jushiro Kurosaki was originally a talented prodigy with exceptional abilities, but because of being “sick,” he suffered secretly from slander.
Even though he was friendly, he, the proud one, also did not want to hear others belittle him. The recovery of his body made him realize that things would be different from now on.
“So, I’m curious, Genji, what do you think the remaining one percent of my illness is that hasn’t been completely cured?”
Genji Chōkō explained, “The One-Eyed God residing within your body is always a hidden danger. Only when you make it part of your body will your illness be 100 percent cured.”
“You mean…?” Jushiro Kurosaki looked at Genji Chōkō with a serious expression.
Jushiro Kurosaki knew himself, “The One-Eyed God” was the right hand of the Soul King, which meant it was a part of the Soul King.
As for why the Soul King would have fragments scattered throughout Soul Society, let’s not talk about that for now, but even a fragment is still the Soul King.
In other words, making “The One-Eyed God” a part of Jushiro Kurosaki’s body, the implication is that he would become the Soul King.
Looking at Jushiro Kurosaki’s gaze, Genji Chōkō knew that Jushiro Kurosaki understood his meaning, but there might be a slight difference.
“You seem to have misunderstood something!”
Genji Chōkō said, “What I mean is that you evolve to a higher level of existence, devour the One-Eyed God, and make it part of you, not you becoming part of it. There’s a difference!”
Jushiro Kurosaki was stunned. He was very clear that what Genji Chōkō said was extremely rebellious in Soul Society. If the Central 46 were to find out, Genji Chōkō would surely be sentenced to death.
However, it was precisely because of this that Jushiro Kurosaki knew how extraordinary Genji Chōkō was.
Because extraordinary people never submit to anything.
“I will consider your words, Genji! But… you may not know that after years of pain, I have already blurred the concept of living. Perhaps, living is my last hope.”
Genji Chōkō’s face showed no surprise, he simply said calmly, “When your life revitalizes again, your thoughts will change! Because everyone is afraid of death by nature. It’s just that some have attained enlightenment while others have not reached that level of enlightenment yet.”
“Hehe…” Jushiro Kurosaki smiled, “I don’t know why, but talking to you, Genji, always makes me gain new insights.”
“It’s your delusion,” Genji Chōkō said, “After all, you haven’t had such a free and unrestrained conversation in a long time.”
“Is that so…”
Jushiro Kurosaki smiled ambiguously.
A ray of dawn shone through the wooden window into Rain Dry Hall. The light of dawn illuminated the faces of Jushiro Kurosaki and Genji Chōkō.
Genji Chōkō squinted his eyes, as if the light was a little too bright.
“It’s almost dawn! Well, I should return to Squad 4. Jushiro Captain, I have a suggestion for you. Since being chronically ill has become a deep-rooted perception in Seireitei, I think it’s unnecessary to reveal your true strength. After all, only a fist that is pulled back is the most powerful punch. Then, farewell!”
Just as Genji Chōkō turned to leave, Jushiro Kurosaki smiled, “Hahaha… Your thoughts are truly interesting, Genji! I won’t trouble you. Genji, but there is also an old saying, gold will shine wherever it is!”
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