Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training.

Chapter 355, Section 364: Reaching a Consensus?
The day after Arima Shizuya and Hinamori Momo reached a subtle consensus.

Although there is a slight sense of urgency in terms of time, this is a topic that the people of Soul Society cannot avoid.

A question.

What is the price to defeat Yhwach?
Undoubtedly, the nature of this problem, stemming from its very origin, is enough to give one pause for thought.

Considering all these reasons, everyone has gathered together to discuss this issue.

Then.

"Shall I just give a brief opening?"

As usual, Kyoraku Shunsui clapped his hands, put his palms together, and revealed a calm, even almost ingratiating, smile.

"Regarding the Quincy enemy who will arrive tomorrow, what specific countermeasures do you have in mind?"

There was a brief silence.

Many people present looked at each other in bewilderment.

It can only be said that the number of people attending this meeting was excessive, and its nature was equally complex... so much so that before anyone even started discussing this matter, everyone's attention was already drawn to the things they were concerned about.

It got a little awkward...

As the vice-captain of the First Division, Ise Nanao clenched her hands nervously. She looked at her captain's back, and her heart tightened considerably.

At this moment, it was the literal 'uninvited guest' that first broke this strange balance.

Despite being bandaged, Bazby stood up abruptly. His imposing presence was not diminished by his injuries, and his words remained powerful and resolute.

"Hey! Hey! You bunch of Grim Reapers, aren't you going to say anything?"

Shaking off Hanatarou's hands, which were frantically reaching out, the guy's expression remained as arrogant as ever.

"The only reason I'm sitting here patiently is because I heard you guys can figure out how to handle Yhwach? But... if you can't, things will be completely different, won't they?!"

The Quincy sitting next to him did not speak.

But this behavior is, in a sense, 'default'.

Without a doubt... as the group betrayed by Yhwach, their resentment was almost exaggerated to the point of being visible to the naked eye.

Among the surviving Quincy, Ritoto, who also held some influence, raised her chin noncommittally and added in a flat tone.

"What this guy said wasn't very pleasant... but we can agree on our opinions."

The temporary alliance was ultimately aimed at eliminating Yhwach.

If this goal cannot be achieved, then the Quincy group's participation would be meaningless.

If we think about the issue from a rational perspective, it's not surprising at all that Litoto would make such a statement.

But speaking is an act that requires careful consideration.

After all... there will always be some idiots who don't understand the unspoken meaning.

"Hey! This is in front of the Captain-General, shouldn't you at least show a little more respect in your tone?!"

Renji Abarai.

This guy appeared here as the temporary representative of the Sixth Division Captain in Kuchiki Byakuya's absence.

"what?!"

Bazzby raised an eyebrow, his expression mirroring his inner thoughts.

"You...when did you become such a sycophant?"

"Don't talk nonsense! I am the acting captain of the 6th Division of the Gotei 13. This is my duty, and it is the dignity I must uphold!"

His words were forceful and resonant.

But Rukia Kuchiki, standing behind Jushiro Ukitake, had already closed her eyes in resignation.

This guy...

The idea of ​​upholding the elder brother's dignity is acceptable, but the method used is highly questionable.

Don't embarrass yourself in a place like this!

As if he could understand Rukia's thoughts, Jushiro Ukitake smiled wryly, turned halfway around, and patted her head.

He was all too familiar with this kind of guy who wouldn't listen to reason or be addressed.

After all, he wasn't born into nobility.

There is nothing inherently reprehensible about engaging in such irrational behavior.

but……

Among the current Gotei 13, Renji Abarai is far from the only 'fool' with this kind of personality.

"What right does this scoundrel have to spout nonsense here?"

"what?!!!"

Even Litoto, who had been sitting expressionlessly in the corner, turned her head.

Everyone saw a thin figure sandwiched among the captains slowly step forward, his face displaying a visible disdain.

"What, you're not convinced? Then explain your origins, shall we?"

Before anyone else could respond, Soi Fon spoke with disdain.

"Is Yhwach's holiness a kind of recycling of power and life? If we analyze it according to this logic, then aren't you guys just the leftover dregs?"

Lies don't hurt.

The truth is the sharpest knife.

After all, Yhwach's Sanctuary had already been used once right before everyone's eyes, and this extraordinary power had left a deep impression on everyone.

That's why this sharp commentary is so poignant.

“Guys like you who managed to survive…”

"If it's not simply because the awakening of your powers was too short, then it's because Yhwach felt that your power was insignificant and didn't even require him to expend energy to continue exploiting you."

"Is there any other explanation for this?"

This overwhelming attack, in a sense, made all the Quincy stand up at this moment.

"No, no, no, you can't pretend you didn't hear that..."

"Even a beautiful girl would get angry at such a comment!"

"Being simply looked down upon is not a big deal, but this headache-inducing feeling is really hard to ignore."

The tense atmosphere quickly reached its peak.

The conflict escalated almost instantly.

Before Kyoraku Shunsui could say anything, several team leaders who had been sitting quietly to the side had already crowded around him.

The big dog's performance can be described as consistently stable.

"Insolent fools! This is the territory of the former Captain-Commander and the Zero Division. How dare you people run wild here?!"

Unexpectedly, even Toshiro Hitsugaya stepped forward at this moment.

"Calm down a bit, shall we? We're still in the discussion stage... If you can't calm down yourself, I'd be happy to help."

As the vice-captain, Matsumoto Rangiku looked like she had been punched, and grimaced as she approached, hurriedly whispering something.

"Captain! What are you doing... You're not usually like this!"

Faced with his vice-captain's warning, Toshiro Hitsugaya merely glanced at him coldly before averting his gaze. What angered him, what infuriated him, was never the attitude itself.

It is 'fact' in the literal sense.

"To be honest, I don't trust any of you guys at all."

He raised his right hand slightly, wrapped it around his neck, and gripped the hilt of the knife on his back.

The captain, who has always been considered the weakest due to his short stature and lack of experience, now exudes an aura of 'majesty'.

"They would rush into the Soul Society at the slightest disagreement and wreak havoc indiscriminately."

"Have you ever counted how many Shinigami you've killed? They all gave their lives for the Gotei 13... They were true heroes."

"But what about you? What price did you pay? Just the loss of your power? Just a few minor injuries? Just betrayal by your shameless leader?"

That's all?

"What a joke!!!"

boom! ! !
With a sharp shout, the spiritual pressure that exploded around Toshiro Hitsugaya formed a turbulent current, which instantly swirled and pointed straight to the sky, creating a torrent that was enough to shock anyone.

His eyes widened in anger, and at that moment he let out an extremely shrill scream.

"What did the Grim Reapers you killed pay for? You lot didn't even offer an apology... Do you really think we're easy to bully?!"

A literal emotional outburst.

But in a sense, it also reflects the sentiments of many of the Grim Reapers present.

War is never a lukewarm exchange, but a fiery clash...

Even though the number of casualties has been greatly reduced compared to the original work, the losses are still significant.

Many captains had even recently buried their own team members, barely managing to calm their emotions...

So what about now?
In the blink of an eye, they've arranged for someone to join forces with their former blood enemy?
Perhaps a truly mature person can weigh the pros and cons and make a more accurate judgment.

But for Hitsugaya Toshiro, who still retained some naivety and cared deeply for his fellow members... this was something completely unacceptable!
Even if he had to give up his position as captain, even if he was misunderstood by others, he still had to ask them this question at this moment.

"What right do you have to spout such nonsense here?!"

They are not in a morally advantageous position.

At this moment, all the Quincy members inevitably showed an embarrassed expression.

The fact is an unavoidable part, even if it can be glossed over by using the name of 'Your Majesty', ultimately...

This is also a tangled spiral of blood feuds.

Kyoraku Shunsui, who had originally intended to offer some advice, opened his mouth slightly, but the monk standing next to him reached out and grabbed him.

The guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes just shook his head silently.

Without saying a word or offering an explanation, he merely stopped Kyoraku Shunsui's actions at that moment...

This guy is really extremely strange.

But from the perspective of the captain, the other party's signal was something he absolutely could not ignore.

so?
Those present were either people he couldn't afford to offend, or people whose feelings he had to consider.
This is too difficult.

Does the so-called captain really have any real power?

Kyoraku Shunsui was starting to get a headache and understood why the old man had suddenly aged so much over the years.

How could the Gotei 13 possibly be organized properly when ruling alongside you guys?!

I don't want to do this anymore!!!

It was in this subtle yet tense atmosphere that things unfolded.

A sound came from the side.

"I think we should put aside this pointless act of hatred for now?"

Everyone turned their heads away.

They saw Gin Ichimaru and the rest of Hueco Mundo standing calmly at the edge.

These guys hadn't made any significant noise since the start of the meeting, acting like bystanders in another sense, only speaking up now that they'd arrived.

Bathed in the gaze of everyone.

Gin Ichimaru showed absolutely no stage fright at this moment.

After all, he was a leader who had served as acting head of Hueco Mundo for a long time, and he also had experience as a captain...

This guy speaks with absolute clarity and logic.

"The cycle within the Three Realms is inherently an unequal process."

"Whether it's Shinigami or Quincy, they will constantly engage in killing in order to maintain balance."

"Regarding this matter... aren't we the biggest victims, the hypocrites?"

This is indeed the case.

As a group filled with violence and killing, the existence of the void itself is, in another sense, an 'absolute villain'.

Anyone can recklessly kill these mindless monsters.

Even now, standing behind Gin Ichimaru, these guys who symbolize the true ultimate fighting force of Hueco Mundo...

Ultimately, more than half of them are people who have risen through the ranks from the bottom.

"Look, these guys have no feelings whatsoever about the lives of their own people."

"Of course... I'm not advocating for this kind of heartless and emotionless quality. Rather, I think that in times like these, we should put aside these prejudices and unite with each other."

"Let's deal with the most important things at hand first, shall we?"

The facts speak louder than words.

For the people of Hueco Mundo, apart from a few very special individuals, they really don't have much of a concept of their own kind.

Anyway, it's either you eating me or me eating you.

Who's going to be nice to you?

The meeting between the three parties at this moment has a sense of dislocation, like a collision between 'steam civilization' and 'prehistoric culture'.

Shinigami, Arrancar, Quincy.

Ultimately... the very act of bringing these three groups together for a meeting is already quite abstract and exaggerated.

"..."

Toshiro Hitsugaya managed to calm himself down.

His teeth clenched slightly, as if he wanted to press down the boiling water lid that was about to be pushed open by the steam, his face showing 'dissatisfaction'.

"But... even so, I still find it hard to trust these guys."

Faced with this level of skepticism, the Quincy were equally unwilling to back down.

"What a joke! Do you really think I'd trust a bunch of guys?!"

Bazzby seemed to have spoken the thoughts of all the Quincy present.

"That's fine! Even without your help, we can take down Yhwach ourselves!"

He stood up, and the Quincy behind him did the same.

Are they leaving?
(End of this chapter)