In the following days, Ryuken served Sora like a qualified butler.
Sora was very satisfied with this sensible Ryuken.
Coincidentally, during these days, Sora also finished learning all the Quincy abilities, including how to construct a spirit bow and create tools.
Ryuken held nothing back and gave everything completely.
In response, Sora felt Ryuken deserved a reward!
Thus, during another exchange of books, Sora raised a question: "It seems you've sensed something!"
"Could you tell me?" Sora asked curiously.
Ryuken paused: "As expected, I can't hide it from the Soul King-sama!"
"Oh!" Ryuken's opening words surprised Sora: "So certain about my identity!!?"
"Indeed, Soul King-sama!" Ryuken nodded: "Quincy abilities come directly from the Soul King-sama, and I am a pure-blood Quincy. Before, my strength was insufficient, but after receiving Soul King-sama's blessing recently, my strength became adequate!"
"So, I can confirm that you are the Soul King-sama!"
"Although the Soul King-sama hasn't stepped out over these years, I believe he must have his own reasons!"
Regarding Sora, Ryuken naturally formed a logical justification!
"Heh!" Sora chuckled lightly: "You're wrong. I am indeed the Soul King, but not the one you know, the Soul King in the Soul King Palace. I am the Soul King from another world!"
"Of course, I am still the Soul King!" Sora explained.
"Is that so!" Ryuken exclaimed, recalling more information.
'It was said that when the three worlds were created, the Soul King came from another world. Could Sora-sama also be...'
Thinking this, Ryuken became even more respectful towards Sora!
Looking at Ryuken, Sora was also very satisfied.
"Though I'm not your Soul King, since you already regard me as your king, I won't be stingy!"
"Enjoy the new power I give you. This is the Quincy's ultimate power… I call it Blut!"
Sora lightly tapped Ryuken's forehead.
Instantly, the enhancement of Blut flowed into Ryuken's body!
Feeling Sora's enhancement, Ryuken was overwhelmed with excitement!
Simultaneously, sensing Sora's approachability, Ryuken wanted to take a gamble!
"Soul King-sama, do you know about Yhwach!!?" Ryuken asked expectantly.
"Oh, Yhwach!" Sora rubbed his chin: "Of course I know about him. He wants to become the new Soul King of the world!"
"But his idea is very problematic!"
Yhwach wanted a world without death. But a world without death is a flawed one.
Birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural order. How can there be no death?
Those who do not die are no longer human… they are cursed bounties of abundance!
As a follower of the path seeking balance, Sora was always wary of the Cursed Bounties of Abundance!
Cough, straying off topic!
Anyway, regarding the world Yhwach desired, Sora was not optimistic!
At this moment, hearing Sora's words, Ryuken was beyond excited!
He had a grudge against Yhwach.
Uryu's mother had died because Yhwach's Auswählen had drained her power!
This included Kurosaki Masaki as well!
Now seeing Sora's disapproval of Yhwach, Ryuken wanted Sora and Yhwach to fight!
However, Sora had long seen through Ryuken's thoughts: "Yhwach... if he doesn't provoke me, I won't seek him out. If you truly want revenge, do it yourself. I've given you power!"
Sora preemptively cut him off.
"Yes, my lord!" Hearing Sora's words, Ryuken's expression dimmed slightly.
But he didn't insist.
Seeing Ryuken like this, Sora was very satisfied.
"You know your place. This is worthy of reward!"
Having said that, Sora granted Ryuken another ability!
But this ability wasn't a different one… it belonged to Ninjas!
With Otsutsuki Kaguya's permission, Sora gave Ryuken the Sage's Eyes (Sharingan/Rinnegan) and the Sage's Body (Senju/Uzumaki physique)!
"This... th-this-this!"
Feeling Sora's gift, Ryuken's excitement was beyond words!
However, Sora didn't want to hear Ryuken's gratitude!
Because at this moment, after some time had passed...
Regarding Sora, the Soul Society had reached a decision!