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Chapter 240 I Remember This
"........."

Faced with Aize's sharp questioning, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni remained silent this time.

Looking back on all these incidents, they were indeed very unusual and none of them were properly resolved.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni himself was also very dissatisfied with this, and more than once thought that this was a misconduct and dereliction of duty by the Gotei 13, so when faced with Aize's sharp questioning, he was actually speechless.

The other captains did the same. They looked at each other for a while and then fell into deep thought and silence.

And Aize's speech continued.

"I'm not blaming you or looking down on the Gotei 13. After all, I am a member of the Gotei 13. If I look down on it, wouldn't that mean I am also looking down on myself?"

"But knowing that there is an abnormality, but still unable to find a solution due to various problems, this is not a lack of ability, but inaction!"

"You can maintain the order of Soul Society by doing nothing when something happens?"

"Excuse me, I just can't see it."

Aize's words were too harsh for the captains, and made some of them feel unhappy.

"So, according to what Captain Ai said, what should we do?" Kurotsuchi Mayuri said sarcastically, "Should we collectively resist the Central 46th Office?"

Hearing this, several people's eyes turned cold and they unconsciously grasped the handles of their Zanpakutō.

If Aize really said that, there would definitely be someone at the scene who would wield a knife at him at all costs.

One of them is Soi Fong, the captain of the Second Division, and Byakuya Kuchiki, the captain of the Sixth Division.

Both of them are nobles, one is responsible for the judgment and punishment of the dark side, and the other is responsible for maintaining the authority of the nobles. If Aize really dares to threaten to rebel against the Central Forty-six Chambers, they will definitely dare to do it in front of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Of course, there are also people who are expecting Aize to make shocking remarks and stir up chaos, such as Kenpachi Zaraki, and some people whose true identities have not yet been revealed...

Even Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was staring at Aize, waiting for Aize's response.

However, Aize ignored Kurotsuchi Mayuri's words and his distorted face, and still looked at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

"I still have the same question. If the judgment of the Central 46 is not for the purpose of protecting the order of Soul Society, and their judgment has caused harm to the order of Soul Society, then what should we do?" As if testing something or reminding something, Aize slowly said to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni: "Please answer this question for me."

All the captains immediately looked at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni looked at Aize deeply and remained silent for a long time, making the atmosphere in the captain's meeting room become increasingly heavy and depressing.

"I don't like this assumption."

It was a long time before Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said this.

"However, the Gotei 13 was created to maintain order in Soul Society. This is the only thing that must never be forgotten."

This sentence is equivalent to answering Aize's question.

The implication of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's words was very clear. He was telling Aize that as long as it was for the sake of maintaining Soul Society, even if it was the Central 46, he would have to take responsibility if something went wrong.

He himself was unwilling to question the authority of Soul Society, as this would destabilize the order of Soul Society, but if the problem was really serious, so serious that it would endanger the safety of Soul Society, then he would have to take drastic measures.

"it is good."

Only after hearing Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's answer did Aize feel satisfied.

"I'll remember that."

After saying that, Aize turned around and wanted to leave.

However, two figures appeared in front of him in an instant.

"Where do you want to go?"

Byakuya Kuchiki stared at Aize coldly.

"I'm warning you, don't do anything stupid."

Soi-Fong also placed one hand on the Zanpakutō tucked behind her waist.

But the next second, their pupils shrank suddenly.

Because, in front of them, Aize's figure disappeared at some point.

"Don't mind your own business, you two idiots."

Aize's voice came from behind the two of them, causing their shrunken pupils to gradually dilate.

Not to mention them, even the captains around them, and even Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, could not help but be slightly moved.

It was as if Aize had traveled through space and appeared behind Soi Fong and Byakuya Kuchiki at some point, continuing to walk forward.

"you……?!"

Soi Fong and Byakuya Kuchiki turned around suddenly, but they didn't even see Aize's back.

Aize's figure disappeared again, as if he had not been behind the two of them from the beginning.

In an instant, everyone lost sight of Aize's figure and even his spiritual pressure. They had no idea when he left, nor did they know where he was now.

"------"

At this moment, the whole place was dead silent.

SoiFong and Kuchiki Byakuya's eyes were filled with hesitation.

The pupils of Kyoraku Shunsui, Ukitake Jushiro, Komamura Sajin, Unohana Retsu, Kurotsuchi Mayuri and others trembled slightly.

Aizen Sosuke lowered his head, Tosen Kaname tensed his whole body, even the smiles on Ichimaru Gin and Zaraki Kenpachi's faces disappeared, and all sound was lost at the scene.

After a while, Kyoraku Shunsui spoke slowly, as if suppressing his emotions.

"Did you see the instant step just now?"

This question has not been answered for a long time.

But, Kyoraku Shunsui already had the answer.

"This is incredible." Kyoraku Shunsui took off his straw raincoat and said in amazement, "Decades have passed. The student who became the captain when he was less than 20 years old has become so strong now?"

"That's right. Even Vice Captain Hitsugaya, who is a rising star, has reached the captain level and mastered Bankai. How could he not make any progress at all?"

"How strong is he now?"

Kyoraku Shunsui's repeated sighs made all the captains present feel mixed emotions.

Especially the few people who had interacted with Aize, the complexity of their expressions was completely visible to the naked eye.

"That level of instant movement... How is it possible?"

Soi-Fong was not willing to believe what had just happened, so her face looked very ugly.

Kuchiki Byakuya also had a sullen face, and a rare look of dissatisfaction appeared in his eyes.

"Haha!" Zaraki Kenpachi laughed, and his laugh was particularly happy. He said particularly ferociously: "He has become stronger! I really want to fight him once and see!"

"Tsk..." Mayuri Kurotsuchi had just been humiliated by Aize, and he felt very unhappy, but there was also some fear in his eyes, which made him curse inwardly, "What a monster..."

"Fortunately, I didn't have to compete with Captain Ai for the position of captain of the third squad." Ichimaru Gin spread his hands and said helplessly: "If the person I was competing for was Captain Ai, I would have simply surrendered."

When everyone was amazed by this, Dongxian stood up.

"Captain General," said Tosen Kaname with a serious face, "Captain Aize of the Third Division is clearly showing signs of disobeying instructions and has a tendency to defy the Central 46th Office. Should we take certain measures against him?"

Hearing this, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni did not retract his gaze towards the door, and his wrinkled eyes were filled with depth.

While no one else could see Aize's instant move, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni saw Aize's instant move just now. Therefore, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni knew more clearly than anyone else what Aize had just done.

In fact, the moment he turned around, Aize had already activated the instant step and left here.

When Soi Fong and Byakuya Kuchiki jumped out to stop Aize, the Aize standing in front of them was actually no longer the real person, but a phantom that remained in the same place but was still moving forward.

Not only that, before Soi-Fong and Byakuya Kuchiki turned around and looked behind them, the figure that appeared behind them and walked towards the door was not the real person, but an illusion.

Even the person known as the "Shunshin" doesn't have this level of instant movement, right?
Thinking of this, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni glanced to the side unnoticeably.

There, wearing the white haori of the captain of the 5th Division and black-framed glasses, Aizen Sosuke kept his head down and remained silent, which was unusual.

His presence was very low, as if he didn't want to be in the spotlight, and he was as gentle as ever.

However, if Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni saw it correctly, in addition to himself, the captain of the 5th Division also followed Aze's instant step for a moment, and his eyes subconsciously looked in the direction where Aze was, instead of staying on the phantom left by Aze like everyone else.

"Aizen Sosuke..."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni frowned, then responded to Tosen Kaname's words.

"The captain of the third squad just made an inappropriate statement. We have to take it seriously."

"Captain Shattered Bee, send someone to follow Captain Ai and keep an eye on his every move. If there is anything unusual, report to me immediately."

"Remember, don't let anyone get too close. Captain Ai's spiritual pressure perception ability is very good. If you get too close, you will be discovered."

In response to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's instructions, Soi-Fong nodded.

Thinking of the instant step that she could not keep up with just now, Soi-Fong gritted her teeth and decided to follow up on this matter personally.

"Teacher." Ukitake Jushiro spoke again, and asked with some melancholy: "What about Kuchiki Rukia?"

Among the people present, the only captain who was still concerned about Kuchiki Rukia was probably Ukitake Jushiro.

At least, that's what it looks like on the surface.

"Transfer the criminal Rukia Kuchiki to the Palace of Confessions for custody."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni lowered his eyes and made a ruthless judgment.

"According to the judgment of the Central Forty-Sixth Chamber, the criminal Rukia Kuchiki will be executed at the Hill of Double Execution."

Hearing this, Ukitake Jushiro seemed to lose all his strength and his shoulders drooped.

"It's actually the Hill of Two Deaths..."

The captains also had different expressions.

The Hill of Two Deaths is a very special place in Soul Society.

There was a spear and a gallows.

The name of the spear is Shuangzhi, and it is an instrument of torture used by Soul Society to execute people who have committed serious crimes. It is usually in a sealed state, and the seal will only be released during the execution, allowing it to restore its original form and exert its power.

It is said that the Sōgeki has the destructive power equivalent to a million Zanpakutō, and no matter what the object is, it will be pierced, chopped off, and destroyed.

In the past, people who were subject to double execution were basically very terrible serious criminals. Double execution was necessary to ensure that they were killed without any mistakes.

And Rukia Kuchiki?

To put it bluntly, she was just an ordinary Shinigami who hadn't even taken the position of Chief Officer. Even though she was born in the Kuchiki family, she should have hidden some strength, but it was not to the point where she needed to be killed by double strike.

A criminal of this level could be killed with just a simple chop, so why go to all the trouble of sentencing him to double death?
Even for serious criminals at the captain level, not all of them can receive this level of treatment, right?
"I may now understand why Captain Ai said that."

Unohana Retsu closed her eyes and said these words quietly.

Everyone was silent, no one spoke for a long time.

Kuchiki Byakuya had his back to everyone, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Gin Ichimaru looked around at everyone and smiled silently.

Aizen Sosuke finally raised his head and looked towards the door from behind his black-framed glasses.

The captains all had their own ideas, causing the captains' meeting room to fall into complete silence.

…………

Corridor outside the First Squadron's barracks.

Aize's figure appeared here, followed by Hinamori Momo.

"team leader……"

Hinamori Momo seemed to have sensed something from the atmosphere. She had been silent from the beginning, and only spoke cautiously at this moment.

But what she wanted to talk about was not about Rukia Kuchiki, but about Renji Abarai.

"Someone just sent a message saying that Abarai-kun has been waiting for you at the team barracks."

Hinamori Momo only told Aize about this.

Aize did not respond, but walked straight out of the first team's barracks and headed towards his own barracks.

Not long after, Aize returned to the squad 3's dormitory.

On the steps at the entrance of the team barracks, Aize saw Abarai Renji.

“…Ai.”

At this time, Abarai Renji was sitting on the steps and did not enter the team house. He looked absent-minded, like a miserable stray dog.

"Abarai-kun...?"

Hinamori Momo was also surprised to see Abarai Renji like this.

Aize just looked at Abarai Renji quietly without saying anything.

Abarai Renji, however, started talking as if to himself.

"I begged the captain many times, hoping that he could help Rukia get exonerated, but he refused."

"Lukia was the same. She knew she was going to be executed, but she just accepted it as if it was her fate."

"me……"

Abarai Renji hugged his head.

"I don't know what to do, I don't know what to do..."

Abarai Renji showed confusion and helplessness that no one had ever seen before. He was like a wild beast crying silently, with a feeling of grief emanating from his whole body.

Looking at Abarai Renji like this, Aize remained calm.

"Do not worry."

Aize's voice reached Abarai Renji's ears.

"She'll be fine."

Leaving these words behind, Aize walked into the team dormitory.

Abarai Renji did not follow, only Hinamori Momo looked at him with concern, and then followed Aize.

(End of this chapter)