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

Chapter 357, Section 366: Only You Left

Who comes to mind?

Since the hints have already reached this point, it seems there can't be any other candidates, right?
Before Stark could even speak, Nel, who was listening nearby, clasped her hands together, revealing a rather happy expression.

"I see... It's Lord Arima!"

Not loud.

But it has strong penetrating power.

This caused the previously noisy situation to suddenly quiet down.

Everyone involuntarily looked towards Nel—even the Quincy who had originally planned to leave did the same.

The expressions on the faces of the group, led by Bazzby and Litoto, were quite complicated.

At the same time, Kyoraku Shunsui, who was arguing with Yamamoto, couldn't help but lower his gaze.

It's as if just mentioning this name would weigh heavily on everyone's mind, but... in reality, this seems to be the only remaining 'choice'.

For Death.

Arima Shizuka was also a hero who had betrayed others but was later exonerated.

For Quincy

Arima Shizuka was also a spy infiltrated into their own side, but Yhwach proved the correctness of his actions from another perspective.

As for Hueco Mundo, these ruthless and heartless guys didn't dare to say anything too outrageous to Arima Shizuya.

Ultimately speaking...

The faction that can still "eat at the table" and appear in this place with other factions today is essentially due to Shizuka Arima's research and invention of the miniature Hogyoku.

Without this kind of help, Hueco Mundo would be completely eliminated from the final rounds, just like in the original story, with only a few 'popular characters' still active.

"Arima Shizuya..."

Chewing on the name, Bazzby stood still, and after a brief silence, turned around.

Litoto, who was standing next to her, seemed to be hesitating about something, but when she saw the reaction of the person next to her, her brows furrowed involuntarily.

"Hey……"

"Don't try to persuade me, I have my own ideas."

Without turning his head, Bazzby spoke to Litoto and walked back on his own.

He stood still in front of Kyoraku Shunsui.

Even though the bandages on his body hadn't been completely removed, this guy insisted on standing there stubbornly...

Using a straight back to support the entire body reveals an attitude of not giving up and being stubborn.

"Hey! If Arima is willing to step in... I'm willing to team up with you!"

Ultimately, the final opponent is still Yhwach.

Previously, my reluctance to contact these people was not only due to our opposing camps and enmity, but also partly due to a degree of caution.

After all, everyone understands the principle of "when the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked."

The Quincy's strength has greatly declined, and it's hard to say whether those ruthless guys like the Grim Reapers might stab you in the back after succeeding.

One must be responsible for one's own life, and in this respect, the Quincy certainly have reasons to refuse to cooperate.

but……

It would be different if Ma Jing were there too.

This does not mean that the other party will definitely be on your side.

Rather, it is the identity of a 'Queen' that Shizuka Arima once possessed.

—As a team, whenever you act together, you will inevitably need a leader-like figure.

To be honest, although Bazzby believed he had the talent, unfortunately, the survivors didn't really respect him...

The result was not surprising, after all, compared to this guy who seemed arrogant and domineering and didn't know how to restrain himself.

The guy who was once willing to swallow his pride and lie low by Yhwach's side for so long...

On the contrary, it fits the image of a 'leader' in people's minds better.

Although the other party's attitude is still unknown.

But apart from Arima Shizuya, none of the Quincy present could find another so-called backbone.

No way.

This is the fate that abandoned teams must face.

It was precisely because of this consideration that Bazzby chose to stand here.

He forced out his signature flamboyant smile and urged them on.

"Hey, Captain... what's your decision?"

Without waiting for a response, Litoto, who had been standing a little distance away, led the rest of the group back.

Litoto pulled her hat down low, her lips slightly pursed, seemingly carrying a hint of dissatisfaction.

But at this moment there was no other way.

"Let me make this clear: if Ma Jing is also unwilling to step forward and vouch for you... I will not participate in this operation."

The others nearby carried the load.

"After all, we don't want to die either..."

"I can't think of any other way to defeat Yhwach besides that guy."

"Even if everyone present were combined, the outcome probably wouldn't have changed."

Someone said something very rude.

However, the Grim Reaper present seemed to have no way to refute it.

At this moment, all we can do is swallow our anger.

At this moment, Kyoraku Shunsui slightly raised his hands, making a symbolic gesture similar to surrender, and then said with a smile.

"While I would love for your help, there are some things I cannot make decisions about... I'm sorry, I don't know what Arima-kun's opinion is at the moment."

These words surprised the Quincy members.

There were many different opinions at the time.

"Are you kidding me? Didn't you take Ma Jing away a while ago?"

"Even though it's supposed to be for treating injuries or something... I don't expect you guys to dissect me, do you?!"

"Hey, let us check on Arima Shizuka too. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

The power of words far exceeds imagination.

With these unprovoked shouts, the atmosphere, which had just eased somewhat, tensed up again in an instant.

Bazzby and Litoto retreated back into the queue, their expressions becoming somewhat resolute.

"The collaboration will not be possible until we see Shizuya Arima."

From a conditional standpoint, there are no problems. Even from the perspective of a mature and experienced politician, there is no room for refusal.

However, Kyoraku Shunsui's expression grew increasingly helpless.

"I don't know... where Arima-kun is right now."

Is there such a thing?
The three parties present were slightly taken aback, and then began to exchange their opinions.

Have you seen Arima Shizuya yet?

No... I definitely saw him in the hallway before.

'Didn't you just go to find the restroom?'

Don't assume everyone's as lazy and poop-prone as you!

Amidst the commotion, Hirako Shinji looked around but couldn't find Hinamori Momo anywhere.

at the same time.

Among the Quincy ranks, Litoto belatedly realized the problem.

"Where did Gatis go?!"

The remaining girl group members looked at each other in bewilderment.

"I don't know... that guy just started walking on the ground a moment ago."

"We originally told her to rest, but she insisted on coming over to check on things."

She didn't say much on the way, and I don't know when she disappeared... Did she leave on her own?

Litoto started to get a headache. "Can't any of you even keep an eye on one person?!"

The people in Hueco Mundo were also discussing this, since it felt as if Arima Shizuka had just passed by them not long ago.

But this subtle and strange sense of distance was what made everyone present feel a strange and inexplicable feeling.

Only Aizen, in the corner, narrowed his eyes slightly and let out a soft groan as if he had sensed something.

You've made progress again.

Located at the edge of the Shinigami ranks, the members of the Zero Division were also observing the surrounding situation.

Kirin Temple maintains its high-profile appearance as always.

"This group of guys... even if they get together, it's pointless, right? After all, they're completely useless against Yhwach."

Shurado Senjumaru gave a noncommittal snort.

"While I agree with some of your points, there are also some aspects that I find inappropriate."

Wang Yue of Ermei House grinned, showing his big teeth.

"After all, if war really breaks out tomorrow, we'll need someone to deal with the Royal Guard... We can't waste our high-end combat power on that kind of thing."

Hyosube Ichibei clasped his hands inside his sleeves, his gaze fixed absently on the distance.

"It's still too early to say..."

The monk with the eye has recently been showing this almost blank expression.

Although I don't understand what this guy is thinking about, it must be very important.

"Speaking of which, where is Hikifune Kiryu?"

"That guy had someone he wanted to see... so he left first."

"After all, he's a guy who was recently promoted, so it's normal for him to still have connections in Soul Society."

Not far away, Kiryuki was half-crouching down and holding Hiyori in his arms.

Like a mother comforting a baby monkey, she smiled warmly and gently patted its back.

"You're already the vice-captain, right? It's really inappropriate for you to act like this."

"I'm no longer the vice-captain!"

"Really? It seems you've grown a lot too... Could you tell me more about it?"

"……Um!"

Everyone has their own things to do, and for Arima Shizuya at this moment...

The same is true for him.

Walking through the ruins of Seireitei, Arima Shizuka stopped and started, occasionally revealing an expression that was almost dazed.

The occasional glimpses of fragmented memories made him subconsciously want to compare the two scenes to see if they overlapped.

"I feel like I've been here before.

"I think I used to really like going to those little shops over there..."

"A pot of sake and some small meat skewers are enough to keep you occupied for the whole night."

Arima Shizuya narrowed his eyes slightly and raised his right hand, gently pressing on his forehead.

"Back then... there were two other people who would often spend time with me."

"A silver-haired guy, and a woman who loves to laugh..."

"...I can't quite remember."

Some regrets.

More than anything, I felt a sense of confusion.

After all, this sense of 'dislocation' is really a headache.

Jadis, who was standing next to him, took two steps forward and stretched out her arms to hug Arima Shizuka.

"If you can't remember, then forget it..."

Candice nuzzled her head against Shizuya Arima's chest, her expression like that of a cat basking in the sun.

"Anyway, you still have me. We can experience it all over again, can't we?"

There was a brief silence.

Then... Arima Shizuya's lips curled up slightly, revealing a calm smile.

"Well, you're right."

He also has everything he wants to experience.

Although the shadows of the past still lingered in his mind, it did not prevent him from pursuing his own goals.

"Speaking of which, Candice... will you hate me?"

"Why do you ask that?"

Arima Shizuka also paused for a moment, her tone becoming somewhat subtle.

"After all, I gave you a hint beforehand so as not to expose myself..."

"Ah, you said that."

Suddenly, he let go of her hands.

Jadis took a half step back, put her hands on her hips, tilted her head slightly, and made a somewhat disgusted expression.

"Thinking about it carefully, it really makes me furious! All you had to do was tell me the truth, but you had to resort to these underhanded tactics... It's not like you at all!"

The lesson is very well learned.

Arima Shizuya's head sank down.

"But ah..."

Jadis's lips suddenly curled up slightly upwards.

"I can understand your difficulties."

Using the momentum of her forward thrust, she crashed back into Arima Shizuya's arms.

They wrapped their arms around each other's armpits, as if they never wanted to let go, and pressed their hands tightly against each other.

"It would be difficult to be an enemy of His Majesty... no, Yhwach, wouldn't it?"

"After all, he was such a terrifying guy. When I was being sanctified, I thought I was going to die."

"But Arima, you're really amazing... you actually managed to beat him."

Jadis knew she wasn't a very smart person.

Therefore, most of the time, she only uses the most basic values to measure things.