Kisuke Urahara remained silent.
It seems as if this statement has been implicitly acknowledged.
At that moment, Aizen stood up and looked down at Kisuke Urahara.
"Let's stop this small talk."
"Let's get down to business."
"Urahara, what do you think of Inoue Orihime?"
"..."
Urahara Kisuke frowned, about to speak, when Aizen added a sentence.
"I'm not referring to her strength or abilities, but rather what her existence means to the world."
"Mr. Aizen, you haven't become addicted to being a teacher, have you? You've even started to care about the future of a mere human girl."
"How can someone who can be used as a pawn by Kisuke Urahara be described as 'mere'? Wielding a Zanpakuto, possessing abilities similar to a Hollow's 'anti-membrane,' and still human—if I'm not mistaken, you're planning to use her as a backup for the Soul King, aren't you?"
Aizen made it clear directly.
And without giving Kisuke Urahara a chance to refute, he continued to make his declaration.
"Whether it is or not, there is no need for it... Even if the current Spirit King dies and you cultivate a new Spirit King, it still cannot change the fact that the world is heading towards destruction."
"The way we are building this world is wrong, and the only outcome of that wrong approach is destruction."
"Everything you've done is just a short-sighted solution."
"Delaying time is pointless."
"My disciples, Shinomiya-no-Mikoto and Kurosaki Ichigo, and even Inoue Orihime… their birth is the best proof."
"If they want to stand up and deny the existence of the Spirit King and establish a proper order, do you still want to stop them?"
Looking at the seemingly conflicted and silent man, Aizen showed no smugness, only an undeniable aura.
"Urahara, instead of letting them be the villains, let's overthrow everything that's wrong now, establish a proper order, and then entrust it to trustworthy and capable people to protect it."
"I have come to become the new God."
"And you, Urahara... if you're worried, then become the new Zero Squad. I'll reserve the position of the monk with the real name for you."
Kisuke Urahara's pupils contracted, staring in shock at Aizen as he turned and walked away.
"What did you say...!"
The judgment was correct.
Inize's purpose has indeed changed somewhat.
But why is that?
Is that really what he thinks?
As Aizen stepped out of the cell, Tosen immediately tried to close the door, but was stopped by Tosen's wave.
"The makeshift prison built by the Hueco Mundo Palace is not enough to hold him."
"For someone like him, restrictions on speech and thought are more effective."
"Lord Aizen, I still believe that Urahara is not trustworthy."
Tosen must offer sincere advice.
"Trust is unnecessary. Whether he wants to sabotage our plans or sees a glimmer of hope in them, he has to join in. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to Hueco Mundo."
Upon hearing Aizen's words, Gin Ichimaru chuckled and interjected, "Isn't that what you call getting involved headfirst?"
"You have a good eye, Gin."
"Thank you for the compliment!"
"If you want more praise from me, now take out the 'Hogyoku'."
Aizen's seemingly casual words startled Tosen Kaname.
"Ichimaru...didn't you say the stuff ended up in the Black Chamber?!"
"They were lost in the Black Chamber, but I found them and was just about to give Captain Aizen a surprise."
Gin Ichimaru took out a strange crystal with a regretful expression.
"really."
Aizen took the Hogyoku and examined it.
"I was greatly surprised by your decision to release Arturo Pratidó on your own initiative."
"?!"
Tosen Kaname was slightly taken aback, then immediately questioned Ichimaru Gin with a face full of anger.
"Ichimaru! Are you telling me that all of this was at the behest of Lord Aizen?!"
That's right~
Ichimaru spread his hands.
"Captain Aizen instructed me to report Rukia. Afterwards, I figured since we were going to stir up trouble anyway, rescuing an Arrancar would also increase our fighting strength, right?"
"you...!"
Tosen was extremely dissatisfied with his sophistry.
"Alright, I don't mean to blame Yin. Rather, my attitude was clear from the moment we met."
Aizen put away the Hogyoku and looked at Gin Ichimaru with a meaningful smile.
"The power of the 'Incandescent Mirror' exceeded my expectations."
"This magical artifact allowed me to see a more distant and better future."
That's why I said... you all did a great job with your tasks.
With that, Aizen patted Gin Ichimaru on the shoulder and walked away without looking back, with Kaname Tosen quickly following behind.
"Make sure to keep it safe and don't lose it again."
"I look forward to you and Las Noches being the visible leader of Las Noches, and to giving the Gotei 13 a surprise when they soon set off on their expedition to Hueco Mundo."
"..."
Left alone, Gin Ichimaru looked down at his empty palms.
If only it had been a different "Hogyoku" that I just touched...
*Smack*
Make a fist with your hand.
The smile on his face vanished without him noticing, leaving only calm and resolute expression.
It doesn't matter if they see through it.
This mindset of believing one has everything and therefore accepting everything will eventually be shattered.
Chapter 87 You call this punishment?
Outside the First Division barracks in Soul Society.
Ichigo stared at the single, knife-like character "一" (one) on the gate, swallowed hard, and nudged his best friend beside him with his arm.
"Shinomiya, what do you think the old man... the Captain-Commander will do to us?"
"Anyway, I won't die."
The Four Palaces Lord disagreed.
"That sounds familiar... I remember now, I asked you the same question last time in the real world."
"And then what happened?"
"Rukia is indeed not dead."
"You see?"
"But he was imprisoned for a hundred years."
Seeing Ichigo's "you jinx" expression, Shinomiya Mikoto curled his lip.
"Brother Kurosaki, don't just criticize me. I know you're not happy about it either."
"Ichimaru and the others ran away with Urahara, and we can't find anyone to hold them accountable."
"But Yoruichi was cleared of suspicion, and Inoue was promoted to a full-fledged Substitute Shinigami based on his merit in stopping the enemy's plot."
"On the contrary, our two biggest contributors not only didn't get any rewards, but they also had to come to the First Division for training."
"All you do is wait for me at the entrance of the comprehensive treatment center with orders. Why don't you dare to fight the chief again?"
Upon hearing this, Ichigo immediately burst into laughter.
It was probably because he remembered the speechless expression on the face of the Fourth Prince when he heard the news early in the morning after being discharged from the hospital.
"Even if we're going to fight, I have to call you along. How could I possibly win alone?"
"Besides, I don't think it's a bad thing... After all, Toshiro wants to tear me to pieces, so it's good to find a place to lay low for a while."
"By the way! Speaking of Toshiro... Shinomiya, is there anything you want to explain to me?"
Remembering how he almost got frostbite from the freezing cold, Ichigo's gloating expression instantly turned into one full of resentment.
"Don't try to get away with this. I remember it very clearly. The teacher preferred you to write it, but you said your Chinese was better, so you dumped the task of writing the will on me."
"Didn't you boast that your best language skill when you were in school was Mandarin? When I praised you, did you pat your chest in front of the teacher and say that you could handle it?"
The Four Palaces Venerable sighed.
"Okay, Ichigo... I apologize to you."
"Well, since you're so sincere, I'll let it go..."
"As compensation, I'll have Baba Yuan, who owes me a debt, take us to the shopping street. I'll pay for everything. Even if you want to go to those kinds of shops, you can go in my name to broaden your horizons. I'll cover for you."
"?!"
Upon hearing the name of the Fourth Prince, Ichigo felt extremely pleased. After all, it was no easy task to make someone as intelligent as the Fourth Prince suffer a setback. However, after hearing the last few words, he was no longer angry, and he couldn't even be bothered to see him suffer a setback.
His face flushed red, and he hurriedly looked around, wishing he could cover the mouth of the Fourth Palace Master.
"Damn it, keep your voice down! Who wants to go to that kind of place?"
"If you're too scared to go, I can go with you. I'm also quite curious about what it would be like in this era."
"What are you saying! I'm not that kind of person!"
"I know, you've never even been in a relationship."
"You talk as if you're the one..."
"I've dated so many girls I can't count them on one hand, and they were all top-tier beauties."
While chatting with Ichigo about his past girlfriends, Shinomiya Takeru stepped into the First Division barracks and headed towards the steward's office.
Although Ichigo looked unconvinced, he would occasionally make a sarcastic remark.
I bumped into the team leaders as I passed by the meeting room.
"Hey, Shinomiya-kun, Ichigo-kun, what a coincidence, you've joined the First Division too."
"Greetings, Captain Kyōraku and Captain Ukitake."
"Shinomiya, Kurosaki, you've had a tough time in the previous battle."
"Captain Komamura..."
Watching Ichigo exchange pleasantries with several familiar captains, Shinomiya turned to look at Byakuya, who was walking towards him.
"Is there something you need, Captain Kuchiki?"
"When I was in the hospital, Rukia and I talked a lot, and I learned about the situation... Thank you and Ichigo Kurosaki for everything you did for her and for Soul Society... I owe you a favor."
Byakuya remained indifferent, but compared to before, he lacked the aloofness and superiority, and the sense of distance brought about by social class was no longer apparent.
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He left after saying that.
"After this incident, Captain Kuchiki seems to have calmed down a lot."
Aizen walked naturally to the side of Shinomiya-sama and watched Byakuya leave with him.
"It's not him who has changed, but the Gotei 13... Only a change of this magnitude can justify our efforts."
"Alright, stop getting carried away. You and that kid still have things to do, right? Is it alright to chat here? Don't keep the captain waiting too long."
Perhaps because her pursuit of Yoruichi had failed, Soi Fon's expression was even more sour than usual, but her words still revealed her concern for the Four Lords.
"That's true… Brother Kurosaki, we should go."
Shinomiya-sama nodded to Soi Fon, then called out to Ichigo.
The latter quickly said goodbye to the team leaders.
Watching the two leave, Toshiro snorted coldly, "Those two guys acted recklessly just because they had some strength, and they even dared to fight the Captain-Commander. Now they're going to be in trouble."
"If it's just 'a little,' the captain wouldn't be so petty."
"Itsuki Hana Retsu said leisurely."
"yes."
Kyoraku lightly tapped his newly bought straw hat and said to Aizen with a smile, "I don't mean to belittle you, Sousuke-kun. Everyone has seen your teaching achievements, and to be honest, they are beyond our expectations."
"So that alone is not enough."
"The Gotei 13 are facing a crisis, and the Seireitei needs new blood. The original environment was too comfortable for them, so that's why the old man wanted to do something."
"That being said, it's really strange what the Commander-in-Chief would want to do."
Aizen adjusted his glasses, speaking meaningfully.
"Whose fault is this? It's all because the Captain himself rejected the Golden Seal Society's proposal to rescue the 46th Chamber, which resulted in the people not being able to come back, and there was no way to select new people. He didn't even have the right to change the spiritual law... The procedure was completely blocked."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi sneered.
"Now that the Captain-Commander holds great power, he oversees all civil and administrative affairs of the Seireitei in place of the Forty-Six Chambers, and also manages the Kidoshu and the Gotei 13... No matter how senile he is, he has to find a way to make some changes, otherwise this uncrowned king will mess everything up sooner or later... Oh, I forgot, he has actually messed up quite a few things, so one or two more won't make a difference."
"Once they've tasted the bitterness, they'll naturally agree to revise the spiritual laws and select a new batch of the Forty-Six Chambers."
"As for the expedition to rescue the hostages? Don't be ridiculous. Those people's lives aren't worth the Gotei 13 risking their lives for. The 'Hōgyoku' is more worthy of our attention... Speaking of which, Ukitake... haven't you investigated the specific function of the 'Hōgyoku' and their true purpose in the Great Spirit Book Corridor yet? Your efficiency is far too slow!"
"this..."
Ukitake looked troubled.
"The investigation has only just begun. Rather than relying on my side, we should hope that Captain Soi Fon can make some discoveries."
"We've searched the residence. The next step is to investigate all the locations where he has been. In short, I won't give up, and I hope you'll be serious… If, I mean if…"
Soi Fon was about to turn and leave when she suddenly remembered something and looked at everyone with a serious expression.
"Urahara has really been recruited. Even if there are any discoveries, those clues are not trustworthy."
"Ya-le ya-le".
Kyoraku shook his head.
"Now we're in a dilemma. We don't know what decision the old man will ultimately make."
...
"This is my punishment decision for you, and you are not allowed to have any objections."
The First Division's office is much more spacious than the other divisions' offices. It is semi-open-air, with a platform and corridor that leads directly to the rear lounge and captain's meeting room.
Shinomiya and Ichigo stood respectfully in front of the desk, picked up the documents on the table, and after reading them, they couldn't help but exchange a glance.
This is less of a punishment order.
Rather, it's more like... a schedule for the next month.
"Commander-in-Chief..."
The Four Palaces Lord was about to speak.
"I said you're not allowed to have any objections. From today onwards, you'll be staying at the First Division. The Sparrow Club will help you bring your luggage over."
Thump.
Yamamoto Genryusai tapped his cane lightly, turned around, and slightly opened his eyes, scrutinizing the two future pillars of Seireitei with a calm yet unquestionable gaze.
"Come with me."
With a sense of doubt, Shinomiya-sama and Ichigo followed each other through the corridor to a dojo, where they could see weapon racks on both sides and large barrels containing wooden swords and bamboo swords.
"Now that they're here, let's start."
Yamamoto Genryusai took off his haori, leaving him only in his shihaka, with faint, unhealed scars still visible on his face and neck.
But the old man didn't care. He casually picked up two wooden knives and tossed them to the two young men, then picked one up for himself.
"You've seen the penalty order, too."
"To be honest, this is not only a punishment for you, but also a punishment for myself."
"Even if I held back, I still couldn't take down two mere young people who had been training for less than a year... I was immersed in the pride of being the strongest Grim Reaper in a thousand years. Although I didn't give up my daily training, I was undoubtedly lax compared to before."
"So I've decided to pick up the basics again."
"Kendo, physical techniques, footwork."
"Every morning, I exercise with you."
"This afternoon, I will handle official business with you."
"This is your schedule for the next month... Stop dawdling and get started. My time and yours are very precious."
Upon hearing this, Shinomiya-sama first picked up the wooden sword from the ground, weighed it in his hand, and suddenly said to the Captain-Commander, "Actually, I have no objection to your punishment, but I have a little bit of doubt."
"What doubts?"
"I noticed there's no evening scheduled on the schedule, so I was wondering if you accidentally forgot or deliberately omitted it."
"Coincidentally, I was thinking about the same thing."
Ichigo picked up the wooden sword from the ground and grinned.
"Does that mean we need to rest at night? Old man, why don't we finish the Ghost Path training as well? We can do it tonight. Although I'm not very good at it, I can practice 'Return to the Path,' and then use sword meditation instead of sleep."
"..."
Yamamoto Genryusai gave them a deep look.
I see.
...It seems I really am getting old.
"You two brats... As you wish, now you'll experience the terror of the Yuan character!"
Chapter 88 Is This the Future of Soul Society? (Two Chapters Combined)
Despite the fact that the highest level of training at the Genji Academy caused Shinomiya-sensei and Ichigo immense suffering, they still found joy in the process.
The only problem is that the team's daily afternoon commute cannot be solved by simply enduring it.
Third Division Barracks —
Kira sat in the seat that used to belong to Gin Ichimaru, handling official business as the vice-captain and acting captain.
Just as he was engrossed in his work, the third seat assistant brought an unexpected person to the executive office.
"Shinomiya-kun? What brings you here?"
Kira looked at the young man in front of him with a puzzled expression.
"You know that Kurosaki and I are temporarily working for the Captain-Commander in the First Division, right, Vice-Captain Kira?"
The four palace masters sat on the sofa without any restraint.
"Um."
Kira nodded hesitantly.
It would be a lie to say I didn't know.
The First Division is now the political center of Seireitei, with countless documents and personnel flowing there every day.
Even without any official announcement, his recent rise to fame as a genius in Seireitei has already attracted attention, and his unusual behavior of wandering around the First Division all day, contacting outsiders, and interfering in official business has only added to his appeal.
This naturally aroused the curiosity of many people.
In this way, no information can be kept secret.
The truth came to light in just two or three days.
Later, even he, who always locked himself in the executive office and used work to distract himself, heard about it.
Even the Third Division members who were sent out to deliver the report had gone through handover procedures with the other party.
Could it be that there's something wrong with that report?
"Don't worry, your self-inspection report didn't find any problems for now, but you mentioned in your report... that the team's atmosphere has been consistently low, which has seriously affected the quality of work and is difficult to improve. This has attracted the attention of the chief commander, who sent me to confirm whether it is true."
Seemingly seeing through Kira's hidden worries, Shinomiya-no-Mikoto spoke frankly.
"All I can say is... the situation is worse than you think."
Kira said in a low voice.
He was also very depressed, and he was almost entirely driven by a sense of responsibility to keep talking.
"Captain Ichimaru... After Gin Ichimaru left, everyone reacted particularly strongly, with multiple verbal and physical conflicts breaking out. It took me a lot of effort to calm everyone down, but the barriers between them could not be eliminated, and there was even a tendency for them to split apart."
"I don't know what to do anymore. If this continues, the Third Division will definitely fall apart. Even if that person is gone, I don't want this to happen. So I beg the Captain-Commander to take action and restore order."
"In your opinion, how should it be reorganized?"
The Four Palaces Venerable asked in return.
Kira answered without hesitation, showing that he was aware of the situation.
"I will step down as vice-captain, all officers will be transferred out of the Third Division, and some members who have acted too aggressively will be expelled. Then, a new batch of elites will be transferred from other divisions, so that everyone will have no reason to cause trouble anymore."
"A major overhaul? Good idea."
Shinomiya-sama muttered something to himself, then stood up and placed a document of orders on the table in front of Kira.
"This is...?"
"The Captain-Commander's letter of appointment is certainly not to appoint me as the captain of the Third Division... but to let me solve this problem... However, maybe after I complete the mission, he will be satisfied and let me become the captain."
Kira's seemingly casual words made him very uneasy. His mouth and eyes widened, and he no longer looked gloomy. Instead, a somewhat helpless and bitter smile appeared on his face.
"Shinomiya-kun... Since it's the Captain-Commander's order, I will naturally obey unconditionally. But how do you intend to handle this matter?"
"First, gather all the squad members who are not on duty... Does the Third Division have a training ground where so many people can move around freely?"
"Yes, there is..."
"Then give the order quickly. Remember to make them bring their own swords, and... have someone prepare enough wound medicine for everyone. Also, send a message to the Fourth Division and have them send a few medical teams over."
As the four palaces lords spoke, they walked out.
Kira, standing behind him, stared blankly, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.
Less than half an hour.
My premonition came true.
The number of soldiers gathered was as many as a hundred.
Although they didn't understand why they were called to the training ground, it didn't stop them from continuing to vent their emotions.
The officials not only did not stop them, but some of them even started arguing.
Just as things were about to escalate into a physical altercation, Shinomiya and Kira walked along the corridor under the eaves to this open-air training ground, which was covered with wooden planks and looked like it was built in the wilderness.
The dull footsteps went unnoticed by everyone.
But the ensuing spiritual pressure pressed down on everyone, making it impossible for them to lift their heads.
"This is...!"
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