After Kyōraku Shunsui carried Jūshirō Ukitake away, the remaining captains exchanged astonished glances; they hadn't expected such a uniquel
After Kyōraku Shunsui carried Jūshirō Ukitake away, the remaining captains exchanged astonished glances; they hadn't expected such a uniquely unconventional method of avoiding their duties.
"While I, too, believe that Fourth Seat Kuchiki does not deserve the Sōkyoku execution, as a member of the Gotei 13, adherence to the law is paramount!" Komamura Sajin declared, his head concealed beneath his signature bamboo hat.
Komamura Sajin, personally recruited into the Gotei 13 by Yamamoto Genryūsai, had faced lifelong discrimination due to his cursed heritage as a member of the Wolfman clan. Yamamoto Genryūsai's respect was therefore especially meaningful to him.
Consequently, he would carry out Yamamoto Genryūsai's orders with complete and unwavering dedication.
Tōshirō Hitsugaya, recently promoted to captain, shook his head, slowly drawing his Zanpakutō. He prepared to assist Suì-Fēng alongside Komamura Sajin, to subdue the rebellious Byakuya Kuchiki.
With Komamura Sajin and Tōshirō Hitsugaya joining the fray, Byakuya Kuchiki's situation immediately worsened; even his exceptional skill could not withstand the combined assault of three captains.
Kōga Kuchiki, witnessing his captain under attack, immediately drew his Zanpakutō, preparing to release his Shikai to aid Byakuya Kuchiki.
Kōga Kuchiki's Shikai release would drastically alter the battlefield's dynamics. Although his spiritual pressure was relatively insignificant compared to the other captains present, his Zanpakutō, Muramasa (Village-Just), possessed an unparalleled ability in Shinigami infighting—the power to turn Zanpakutō against their wielders.
Aizen, observing from the sidelines, instantly understood Kōga Kuchiki's intentions. A smile played on his lips, yet his voice dripped with lethal intent. "Gin, eliminate him."
Gin Ichimaru, receiving Aizen's order, immediately launched a surprise attack on the partially-released Kōga Kuchiki, utilizing his Shinsō at 500 times the speed of sound.
"Shoot to kill, Shinsō!"
Sensing the imminent attack, Kōga Kuchiki attempted to evade it, but Gin Ichimaru's Shinsō was too swift. Kōga Kuchiki managed to avoid a fatal blow to the heart, but his right chest was still pierced by Gin Ichimaru's blade, which had extended several meters.
Kōga Kuchiki groaned, collapsing unconscious; the spiritual pressure emanating from his partially-released Zanpakutō ceased.
"Kōga!"
Witnessing Kōga Kuchiki fall victim to Gin Ichimaru's surprise attack, Byakuya Kuchiki was momentarily stunned.
This lapse in concentration allowed Suì-Fēng, engaged in close combat, to exploit the opening, her Suzumebachi poised to strike Byakuya Kuchiki.
At that precise moment, a white bandage shot out, ensnaring Suì-Fēng's wrist, halting her attack mere centimeters from Byakuya Kuchiki's chest.
"Well, Suì-Fēng, long time no see. You've certainly grown stronger," a voice remarked.
A slender figure materialized beside Byakuya Kuchiki and Suì-Fēng—Yoruichi Shihōin, long presumed missing. She had just rescued Byakuya Kuchiki.
Seeing Yoruichi Shihōin, whom she had once admired, depended upon, and then been abandoned by, Suì-Fēng's composure shattered.
Her reaction was not one of joyful reunion, but of bitter rage!
"Yoruichi Shihōin!!!"
Suì-Fēng roared, her wrist twisting to sever the bandage with her Suzumebachi, then abandoning her attack on Byakuya Kuchiki to pursue Yoruichi Shihōin.
Yoruichi Shihōin responded with a light laugh, activating Shunpo to escape towards a distant cliff, with Suì-Fēng in immediate pursuit.
Within seconds, both had vanished from sight.
With Suì-Fēng distracted by Yoruichi Shihōin, Kisuke Urahara arrived at Sōkyoku Hill with Uryū Ishida, Orihime Inoue, and Yasutora Sado.
Kisuke Urahara's appearance immediately drew everyone's attention.
"Kisuke Urahara, after committing such unforgivable crimes, you dare show your face in Soul Society?!" Komamura Sajin, ever righteous, shouted in anger.
Kisuke Urahara replied calmly, "Captain Komamura, did you personally witness me conducting those experiments?"
Komamura Sajin was rendered speechless.
Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryūsai stated gravely, "Is this your attempt at justifying your actions, Kisuke Urahara?"
"Captain-Commander, the true perpetrator of the Hollowfication experiments is present, but it is not I. That individual is also the mastermind behind Kuchiki Rukia's Sōkyoku execution—to extract the Hōgyoku! Am I correct, Sōsuke Aizen?" Kisuke Urahara revealed a shocking truth.
Yamamoto Genryūsai's expression remained inscrutable, giving no indication of his belief.
Aizen smiled. "Captain Urahara, I'm quite puzzled by your statement. However, since you've presented yourself in Soul Society, as the new captain of the Twelfth Division and head of the Technical Development Bureau, it is my duty to maintain order."
Aizen began walking towards Kisuke Urahara, whispering to Gin Ichimaru, "Gin, stop watching."
Aizen then subtly gestured towards Byakuya Kuchiki, indicating that Gin Ichimaru should engage him.
Receiving Aizen's order, Gin Ichimaru ceased his apparent idleness, focusing his attention on Byakuya Kuchiki. Byakuya Kuchiki felt as though a venomous serpent had fixed its gaze upon him.
He had witnessed Kōga Kuchiki's near-fatal injury inflicted by Gin Ichimaru, and, recalling Gin Ichimaru's solo defeat of an Arrancar, he knew this fellow prodigy was a formidable opponent.
"Byakuya, you handle Captain Ichimaru. I'll take care of the others," a voice stated.
Just as Byakuya Kuchiki sensed the situation worsening, the individual he had been awaiting finally arrived.
Yusuke, who had been secretly observing the situation, appeared.
Seeing Yusuke, Tōsen Kaname immediately stepped forward to continue his false accusations. "Uchiha Yusuke, you murdered my subordinates, attempted to free the prisoner, and yet you dare appear here? Today, I, Tōsen Kaname, will purge this malignancy from Soul Society!"
Komamura Sajin and Tōshirō Hitsugaya also shifted their focus to Yusuke, considering him a far greater threat than Byakuya Kuchiki.
With Gin Ichimaru occupied with Byakuya Kuchiki, they planned to subdue Yusuke first.
"Uchiha Yusuke, even as one of the strongest captains, you cannot escape the combined might of three captains!" Tōshirō Hitsugaya, Komamura Sajin, and Tōsen Kaname thought simultaneously.
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