The man replied, "I'm the one who has completed the technique. Please go back and meet with my master."
Nichang asked in confusion, "Who's your master?"
He said proudly, "He's the strongest person who has completed the technique. According to blood relations, he's your grandfather."
When Ni Shang heard this answer, her emotions that had calmed down started to lose control again. She broke down and asked, "Is my father … dead?"
The man was obviously stunned by Nichang's question. He immediately showed a sad expression, lowered his head, and did not speak.
Nichang saw the man's expression and actions and seemed to understand something. Nichang closed her eyes tightly. Tears kept flowing out of her eyes. She said in despair, "What about my mother and sister? Have you found them?"
The man looked at Ni Shang with a complicated expression and said, "Little Master, things aren't as simple as you think. Actually, your father wasn't a human for a long time. Now, he's really free. As for your mother and sister, you still need to find them personally."
Nichang heard the man's words and looked at him in surprise. She asked, "What do you mean my father is no longer human? What do you mean?"
The man looked at Nichang with a troubled expression, but when he saw the tears on Nichang's face, he gritted his teeth and looked at Nichang. He said, "The director should tell you these things personally, but I know you won't go with me if I don't tell you. There are many things that I'm not very clear about, so I'll just tell you briefly."
The man paused for a moment, as if thinking about how to make it clear. Finally, he began to speak slowly. "Your father was no longer human when he and your mother had you. He was a whole animal. However, your father was mainly attacked by the Voids. According to our information, you've awakened your ability. People like us are called the Complete Technique. So, your father became the Grim Reaper in Soul Society. Later, he returned to the modern world and should be in Soul Society now."
Nichang was in disbelief. She could not believe what the man said. However, Nichang remembered that her ability was awakened. Ordinary people could not awaken their ability. Nichang knew that she had to make a trip, but what about Kirito?
What should he do?
Just as Nichang was hesitating, Kazumi Kuroki opened the door and walked in.
Kazumi Kuroki saw Nichang looking at her with fear. Kazumi Kuroki was a little confused. Nichang seemed to be less sad. Kazumi Kuroki closed the door and carefully observed Nichang's expression. She sat beside Nichang's bed.
Nichang saw that Kazumi Kuroki was holding the porridge in her hand. She was worried that he would feel uncomfortable, so she opened it for him. Nichang saw that the man had disappeared. He probably hid himself. Nichang looked at Kazumi Kuroki's every move and felt warm in his heart. However, he knew that he had to say goodbye.
Nichang took the porridge that Kazumi Kuroki gave him. He looked at Kazumi Kuroki with a complicated mood and said, "Kazumi, I may have to leave for a while."
Kazumi Kuroki stood up when she heard Nichang's words. She anxiously said, "Where are you going? You can't take things too hard because of your family's matter. Our top priority right now is to find out what's going on and find your mother and sister."
Nichang put down the porridge in his hand and looked at Kazumi Kuroki. He pulled her to sit down and said, "Kazumi, my family's people have come to pick me up." Then he said, "You can show yourself." Nichang knew that the young man could not be too far away.
Sure enough, as soon as Nichang finished speaking, the young man suddenly appeared in the room. Kazumi Kuroki immediately entered a state of alert. She looked at the man and said with some doubt, "Your aura is not virtual. Are you human?"
The man did not speak and looked at Nichang. Nichang was somewhat helpless and said, "You wait for me first. I'll go with you in a while."
When the man heard this, he bowed respectfully and disappeared in an instant.
Kazumi Kuroki looked at Nichang and said with some worry, "You really decided."
Nichang was a smart and firm person. When he decided to go out with Kirito to gain experience, Nichang's firmness and determination could be seen. Kazumi Kuroki sighed. She knew that she could not persuade Nichang to do anything.
She looked at Nichang and said with half certainty and half doubt, "You're not going to say goodbye to Kirito and the others?"
Nichang thought of Kirito's worried eyes, Red Monkey's caring look, Wise Joe Yifeng's concerned eyes and so on, which made Nichang's heart ache and made Nichang feel warm. However, now was not the time to be sentimental. The family matters must be solved immediately. Nichang's original reluctant expression changed into firm.
Seeing Nichang's expression, Kazumi Kuroki knew Nichang's answer. She said nothing and silently helped Nichang pack up. Nichang saw Kazumi Kuroki helping her pack up without saying a word. Nichang's eyes turned red. She could not bear it anymore. She hugged Kazumi Kuroki and cried bitterly.
Kazumi Kuroki saw Nichang throw herself into her arms and cry bitterly. Kazumi Kuroki's eyes turned red. She touched Kazumi Kuroki's hair and comforted her, "Okay, okay. We'll meet again soon. Take care of yourself."
Nichang kept throwing herself into Kazumi Kuroki's arms. Her tears were like a broken dam. She could not stop crying. Her hoarse throat became more and more hoarse. Later, Kazumi Kuroki patted Nichang's back and comforted her to stop crying.
Nichang cried for a long time before she finally held back her tears. She looked at Kazumi Kuroki and said, "Kazumi, say sorry to me and Kirito and the others. At the same time, thank them."
Nichang finished and called out the young man. Nichang took a last look at Kazumi Kuroki and the closed door. Finally, she made up her mind and left with the young man without looking back.
Kazumi Kuroki's eyes were red. These days, she got along with Nichang. The two of them even went through life and death together. Their relationship was like that of sisters. Now that such a thing happened in Nichang's family, Kazumi Kuroki also felt uncomfortable. Kazumi Kuroki could only silently pray for Nichang.
The next day, Kirito anxiously shouted, "Nichang is missing. Who saw her?" Then he went out to look for Nichang.
Kazumi Kuroki stood at the door and said sadly, "Last night, she went back with her family. She wants to find out what happened."
Kirito was stunned and suddenly became lost. Wise Joe Yifeng and the others were also a little sad. However, everyone knew that some roads had to be walked by themselves.
After staying for a few days, the four people continued to set off for the location of the Space-Time Treasure. Kirito looked back at the city. Kirito thought, "Aizen, I will definitely become stronger and then defeat you."
Although Kirito and the others did not have Nichang's cooperation for the time being, everyone knew that now was not the time to be sad. After experiencing Aizen's matter, everyone seemed to be holding back a force in their hearts. They wanted to work harder to cultivate and protect those who they wanted to protect.