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Hell.
A figure hurried in.
Yamamoto narrowed his eyes, surveying his surroundings.
Although it was pitch black all around, he seemed to be able to see everything clearly.
Not long ago, he received an urgent report from his subordinates.
The report stated that the Special Forces had discovered that a large number of criminals in the Seireitei Underground Great Prison had died for no apparent reason.
Especially in Hell, located on the lowest level, only Azashiro remained alive!
Upon hearing this news, Yamamoto immediately became restless.
Because Hell held super monsters from various eras.
If all these people died, how much of a burden would that place on the entire world?!
Thus, he did not hesitate to personally go to the Seireitei Underground Great Prison to investigate the situation.
Logically speaking.
Even if he was the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13.
To enter the Great Prison, he would need to submit an application to the Central 46 and go through layers of approval.
Even members of the Special Forces, who usually patrolled the Great Prison, had to report to the Central 46 a month in advance.
However, at this moment, Yamamoto no longer had the patience to wait for the cumbersome procedures and long time.
The situation was urgent; he had to act decisively.
Something had happened in Hell, and it was a major incident that could threaten the safety of the entire world.
How could there be time to wait for those good-for-nothings to issue orders?
Yamamoto ignored the guards' obstructions, forcefully broke through numerous obstacles, and rushed directly to Hell.
His eyes seemed to emit a fiery red glow, as if they could penetrate all darkness and gloom.
However, what he did not expect was that there was not the slightest suspicious situation inside the prison.
There were no signs of external damage, no traces of fierce battles, and no brightly colored objects that shouldn't exist.
Even the prisoners...
There weren't two living ones to be seen!
Yamamoto's pupils suddenly constricted.
As the Captain-Commander, he clearly knew how many prisoners were in Hell and the identity of each of them.
At the same time, he also controlled all the barriers in this space.
In an instant, he came to a startling conclusion.
Except for the former Eleventh Division Captain, Azashiro Sōya.
The entire eighth-level prison actually had no one left alive!
Yamamoto's heart immediately sank.
Killing so many super powerhouses silently was definitely not something an ordinary Shinigami could do.
This Great Prison, located beneath the First Division, has a history as long as the establishment of the Squad One Barracks.
Throughout these long years, countless criminals judged by the Seireitei.
He had directly or indirectly sent them into this dark Hell.
He was a witness to the history of this prison, and he knew the strength of every prisoner like the back of his hand.
Among these prisoners.
Some were even old fellows who had been imprisoned here since the founding of the Gotei 13.
Their strength was immense, enough to fight to the death with the Captain of the First Generation Gotei 13.
Now, this group of people was dead.
Their deaths would undoubtedly bring a huge impact to the balance of the Three Realms!
The Old Man took a deep breath, and with a flash of his body, quickly entered a single cell.
When he saw the still breathing figure in the cell, the stone in his heart finally dropped.
He let out a sigh of relief, then softly said:
"Azashiro, do you know what happened here?"
However, after waiting for a moment, Azashiro did not respond.
The Old Man couldn't help but frown, and sternly asked:
"Azashiro Sōya, can you hear the Old Man's voice?"
The atmosphere in the cell became extremely tense, time seemed to freeze, and it was so quiet it felt suffocating.
Azashiro Sōya, however, lay there silently like a dead man, not saying a word.
Suddenly, the Old Man spun around, his gaze like a torch, staring intently at the guards who had followed him.
His voice boomed like thunder in the cell:
"Immediately send someone to call Captain Unohana and Captain Urahara; tell them there's an emergency!"
Upon hearing Yamamoto's command, the guards couldn't help but be stunned.
They had never seen His Excellency, the Captain-Commander, who was always calm and composed, so agitated.
For a moment, everyone looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
However, Yamamoto did not give them much time to hesitate, immediately letting out another roar:
"Hurry!"
This roaring sound was deafening, making the guards' hearts tremble, and they dared not delay any longer.
"Yes, yes, at your command, we will go immediately!"
The guards responded in unison, immediately turning and leaving.
In the tense atmosphere, soon only Yamamoto remained in the cell, standing quietly in place.
...
Seireitei, Noble District.
"How much is this?"
Michibane Aura asked.
Behind the counter, the white-haired Old Man grinned, revealing a set of neat and clean teeth:
"Miss Michibane Aura, you have excellent taste! This is the latest model; you won't find another one like it in the entire Soul Society!"
"Since you're a member, I'll give you the lowest price: 1.2 million rings."
"Hmm..."
Michibane Aura thought for a few seconds, just about to refuse.
She had started to want a child sometime ago.
But she also knew that Aozaki Reiji had concerns.
When it came to having a child, he would still take protective measures.
Therefore, she could only entrust her unreleased maternal love to these adorable dolls.
However, even though she really liked this doll.
She already had a room full of dolls and not much space for new additions.
Moreover, the price of 1.2 million rings was indeed a bit expensive for a doll.
Even a Captain of the Gotei 13 couldn't buy two such dolls with a month's salary.
Although Aozaki Reiji was not short on money, she still felt she needed to control herself.
For a scientist, self-control was very important.
"Maybe next time..."
"Wrap it up."
Just then, a familiar voice suddenly came, interrupting her thoughts.
Michibane Aura showed no surprise; instead, she smiled slightly.
Because the owner of this voice was none other than Aozaki Reiji.
Aura was already accustomed to him hugging her from behind.
She gently called out:
"Reiji."
Hearing Aura's call, Aozaki Reiji showed a brilliant smile, resting his chin on her shoulder.
"That's too wasteful."
"Is it? I don't think so."
A hint of cunning flashed in Aozaki Reiji's eyes, and he whispered close to Michibane Aura's ear:
"Take it, I have other gifts for you too."
Gifts?
Michibane Aura raised an eyebrow slightly, feeling a little curious.
Her mind involuntarily recalled the promises Aozaki Reiji had made to her.
How long had it been? It shouldn't be that fast, right?
With a bit of doubt, the two walked hand in hand into the laboratory.
Under Michibane Aura's gaze, Aozaki Reiji reached out and casually snapped his fingers.
As the crisp sound rang out, the shadows on the ground extended and spread, and dozens of jade beads fell out from within.
These jade beads emitted a full luster, clearly indicating they were top-grade goods.
They fell to the ground with a crisp clinking sound, as if showcasing their value to Michibane Aura.
Seeing the new experimental materials Aozaki Reiji had found for her, Michibane Aura's face showed a satisfied smile.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, carefully observing the jade beads, secretly calculating how to use them for her next experiment.
"They're all Captain-class, what did you do?"
Michibane Aura murmured, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
"Just took a stroll through Hell."
Aozaki Reiji replied casually.
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