While Kirito was still contemplating whether he should go to Soul Society or not, something happened in an unknown location.
A figure waving a brush coldly ordered a person kneeling on one knee, "The number of souls collected this time is too little. It's much less than expected. Go and find out the reason immediately!"
The man who was kneeling on the ground agreed without hesitation. He turned around and left, leaving behind the mysterious figure who was still scribbling furiously.
After careful consideration, Kirito finally decided to go to Soul Society. Whether it was for his future development or for other reasons, he urgently needed to do so.
Moreover, there shouldn't be any problems with the managers in the Xu District. Even if the Hollow invaded again, after this experience, as long as the scale wasn't too big, they should be able to deal with it.
However, Makoto Hikari and Lucia were a very difficult problem to deal with. If he left them here, not to mention whether they would be willing, even Kirito himself would be very worried.
Besides, they had lived together for so long, and they had already developed feelings for each other. It would be very uncomfortable for them to be separated suddenly.
After some difficult thinking, Kirito finally made a decision, that was to take the two of them to Soul Society.
In this way, he wouldn't have to worry about the two little girls, and he wouldn't have to painfully change his living habits.
However, he didn't intend to look for Zaraki Kenpachi. In his own words, "A man should rely on himself to solve problems. There are some things that should be done without other people's help."
Doing what he thought was Kirito's consistent style. He immediately began to call a meeting with his subordinates to explain this matter.
Of course, this decision was opposed by almost everyone. Every time they faced difficulties, they relied on Kirito, the boss. Now that Kirito said that he wanted to let them develop on their own, they naturally felt very uncertain.
As a qualified boss, how could he not know the thoughts of these subordinates?
Although he had been obsessed with cultivation, it didn't mean that he didn't understand these people. On the contrary, he knew them like the back of his hand.
After stopping the restless subordinates, Kirito said with a smile, "Everyone, listen to me. I have seen your efforts over the years. I believe that you can carry it. Do you want to rely on me for the rest of your life?"
After this sentence, the scene immediately quieted down. Almost everyone lowered their heads and pondered.
To be honest, they also wanted to face it alone, but relying on Kirito for so long made them a little unconfident.
All this time, they were only able to achieve so much under Kirito's leadership. Now, they didn't even have the confidence to protect their own forces.
Kirito's words perfectly aroused their competitive spirit. After a short silence, almost everyone shouted in unison, "Big Brother, don't worry and do what you need to do. We definitely won't let you down!"
The few leaders who had gone through life and death together quickly reached an agreement. Not only did they have to do what they promised Kirito, but they also had to compete with each other to see who could manage their own areas better.
Kirito, who was happy to see this, didn't raise any objections. He knew how deep the friendship between these people was. If they were working together to rebel, Kirito might believe it. If they were fighting among themselves, Kirito wouldn't believe it even if he was beaten to death.
Moreover, these people were all in charge of their respective areas. There wasn't much difference in their strength and merits. It was inappropriate to choose a leader like this. It was better to let them compete.
After solving the problem of the gang's future development, Kirito could be considered to have solved a big problem. He could finally go to Soul Society with peace of mind.
People who were obsessed with cultivation were originally pure of heart and few desires. They didn't have much to pack. Other than bringing some resources, they didn't have anything else.
Just like that, he brought the two little girls to the center of Soul Society. The two little girls who had never been out before were like newborns who had just seen the world. Everything they saw was very interesting.
Two years was enough for people to forget a lot of things. Kirito's unintentional treatment also made them rarely recall the past. The two sisters were much more cheerful than before.
Kirito was also happy to see them like this. He chatted with them as if they were having fun. It could be said that they were singing along the way.
Finally, they came to the vicinity of Soul Society and began to inquire about the recent situation.
A piece of news quickly reached their ears: The Truth Spirit Academy was recruiting students. Anyone who met the test criteria would be admitted.
Because the test wasn't going to be carried out now, they first registered and found a place to stay.
Speaking of which, the test was very simple. They just had to release their spirit power according to the test requirements.
After staying in Soul Society for so long, Kirito had a rough idea of the classification of souls. He knew that his talent should be very high, at least a high-grade soul. Otherwise, he wouldn't have urgently needed resources to improve himself.
As a newcomer, he didn't want to attract too much attention. Therefore, he made up his mind that he must not use his full strength during the test. He had to suppress it.
Knowing his strength, Kirito was very confident in passing the test. However, he was most worried about the two little girls. They were very diligent, but unfortunately, their talent was limited. This test would be very difficult for them!
He didn't know if the academy allowed students to bring their entourage in. If not, it would be a headache.
For the first time, Kirito, who had been cultivating without any worries, felt that there were so many troublesome things. There were so many that he didn't know where to start.
After thinking for a long time without any results, Kirito could only sigh and lie down. There wouldn't be any results if he continued to blindly think like this. He might as well not think about it anymore.
For some things, it was best to take one step at a time. Perhaps when the time came, the problem would naturally be solved, right?
Kirito secretly comforted himself in his heart.
Time slowly passed as they waited. Kirito, Makoto Hikari, and Lucia were nervous. They were also very worried that they wouldn't be able to pass the test. If they couldn't be with Kirito because of this, they would be very sad.