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

Chapter 365, Section 374: Target - Spirit King Palace
"Kisuke Urahara!"

Hearing Mayuri Kurotsuchi's shouts from not far away, Urahara, the store manager who was wiping the messy marks from the corner of his mouth, pondered for a long time.

The other party's intention was quite clear; calling his name at this moment was all to activate a certain alternative plan...

Although I'm not very willing to admit it.

But things have come to this point, and it seems that this is the only way to solve the problem.

—Although the captains were still somewhat at ease, most of the people present were ordinary people.

If this is delayed any longer, causing unnecessary damage, the problem will inevitably escalate to a point that is truly headache-inducing…

It was thanks to Shizuka Arima's tremendous efforts that these people's lives were saved.

We can't let their good intentions go to waste in a place like this.

With this in mind, Kisuke Urahara silently raised his right hand and reached for the object hanging at his waist.

It was an outline resembling some kind of instrument, as if it had been gently pressed down at this moment to trigger something.

The transformed Littoral observed the changes here.

He displayed a rather sarcastic expression at this moment.

"Even now, are you still resorting to underhanded tactics? What a sinful fellow."

"No, it's not such a sinister thing."

Kisuke Urahara said in a calm tone.

He threw the instrument in his hand directly out, and the latter expanded and twisted in an instant... eventually turning into two emerging holes.

A trace of struggle still lingered in his eyes, but Kisuke Urahara quickly suppressed those thoughts.

Personal feelings are the least important thing to consider at this time.

Just follow the plan.

Aren't you worried about Yhwach's situation?

His tone was as usual, but at this moment it carried a slight hint of mockery.

"After all, your king has already climbed up to the Spirit King Palace and is currently fighting against the Zero Division."

There was a brief silence.

Not only Litzerbarro, but also the other members of the Royal Guard who were in a standoff couldn't help but look over at this moment.

It wasn't that Kisuke Urahara's speech was particularly appealing.

They were simply curious... what tricks could this guy possibly pull under these circumstances?

"Do you think I'm up to some weird stuff again? That's really rude of you... I'm just asking you to make a choice."

To make a long story short.

Kisuke Urahara took off his fisherman's hat and threw it away, his expression becoming serious and earnest.

"Gentlemen of the Royal Guard! I have now opened two spatial passages leading to the Spirit King's Palace..."

"As we all know, it's not easy to get directly to the Spirit King's Palace. After all, it's the most central area in the Three Realms, and even if we set off now, it will take quite a while to get there."

"But if you start directly from the passageway, you don't need to think about so many things. Just like taking an elevator, the pre-set process allows you to reach your destination as quickly as possible."

Then.

After a brief pause.

Kisuke Urahara narrowed his eyes and cast a scrutinizing glance at the guards not far away.

"I'm sure you understand what I mean without me having to explain anything further, right?"

What are you doing? !

Before the Royal Guard could even react, some members of the Gotei 13 were already getting angry.

Soi Fon almost broke down and started yelling.

"Are you kidding me, Kisuke Urahara?! Do you even know what you're doing?!"

The Gotei 13 exist to protect the Soul Society, but if we trace their origins back, the Soul King is also one of their targets.

After all, if something were to happen to the Spirit King, the Three Realms would also face destruction.

The people have gathered here today in order to find a way to withstand the Quincy's offensive and protect the entire Three Realms.

What is this guy saying now?

Are you going to send all those guys we managed to keep at bay here back to the Spirit King's Palace?!
Soi Fon wanted to continue yelling, but Yoruichi Shihouin next to her had already covered her mouth tightly.

Let things be quiet for a bit... you'll understand in a little while.

The argument has ended.

But the reaction of the Second Division Captain at this moment was also the attitude of many people present.

Unable to accept Kisuke Urahara's 'last-minute change of heart,' many would likely have drawn their swords against him had the situation not been so urgent.

A reasonable explanation must be given.

However, it was Mayuri Kurotsuchi who responded.

"Our strength doesn't allow us to hold back so many people. We'll just do our best... This is something Zero Division specifically instructed us to do beforehand."

The will of the Zero Division?

Kuchiki Byakuya's brows were furrowed tightly.

"Then why wasn't this mentioned before?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi gave him a look that said, "Are you an idiot?"

"You think things aren't chaotic enough after you've explained everything to people like you?"

Although I don’t want to admit it.

However, to some extent, this judgment does have its merits.

"Although I don't know why the Zero Division would make such a judgment, they did say something similar."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi extended his right hand and gently waved it towards the crowd whose gazes were now focused on him.

"Minimize unnecessary damage... Although it is war now, it is no longer something that ordinary people can control."

Some of what I said was hurtful.

Yet at the same time, it leaves one speechless with a sense of suffocation.

After all, the members of the Royal Guard were putting this idea into practice through their own actions.

The number of people is never the key point; what matters most is the high-end combat power that can influence the situation.

Kuchiki Byakuya understands the reasons behind this, but he doesn't seem to be able to accept the current situation.

His tone suddenly became high-pitched.

"But wouldn't such behavior tarnish the will of our Gotei 14?!"

"Does that mean sacrificing unnecessary lives?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi's tone was flat.

"Although I previously thought these were necessary sacrifices, merely a process to achieve our goal... we shouldn't arbitrarily control their lives and deaths, Byakuya Kuchiki."

Just like...

"Just like that guy we hanged back then."

As if struck squarely in the chest, Byakuya Kuchiki's head drooped slightly, and he uttered no more words.

After a brief silence, Kisuke Urahara, who was not far away, added to the discussion.

"The Zero Squad said that if a situation arises that cannot be resisted... then just do your best, and the rest..."

"They will find a way to deal with it."

He raised his hand and pointed to two slightly distorted passages, speaking calmly.

"Even these two items are teleportation devices that Zero Squad prepared in advance."

Kyoraku Shunsui, who had been observing from a distance with a 'cold eye', revealed a thoughtful expression and murmured, "I see..."

It's debatable whether the current Captain-Commander was kept in the dark, but given the current situation, Urahara Kisuke's final statement just now seems more credible than any of his previous actions combined.

After all, he knew best just how troublesome it was to travel from Soul Society to the Soul King's Palace.

Even with relevant research, without the two of them being able to access the Spirit King Palace... it would be very difficult to develop a teleportation device of this caliber.

and so.

Conversely, it was the idea that came from the Spirit King Palace...

That seemed to make things simpler.

Please, for something this important, could you please include me next time to discuss it?

Amidst their emotions, the members of the guard exchanged a fleeting glance.

There's no point in dwelling on this.

Ultimately, their group's goal was to protect Yhwach.

and so……

"If we all rush in together now, you won't be able to stop us, right?"

Gerrard, magnified countless times, revealed a rather flamboyant smile. This guy's temper was as high-spirited as his tone, exuding an arrogance that looked down on everyone.

Faced with this level of provocation, Kisuke Urahara responded calmly.

"To be honest... it seems unrealistic to stop all of you right now."

"But correspondingly, if we still can't handle you guys even with two people absent..."

"Then it would be faster to just slit our throats."

Do your best.

As for what exactly constitutes this so-called 'full strength,' everyone naturally has their own definition in mind.

Although the outcome is unknown, it is probably an overly optimistic scenario that the Royal Guard could escape unscathed under those circumstances.

Only the two of them can leave.

A subtle and thought-provoking degree.

Can the reinforcements from the former royal guard change the course of the battle above the Spirit King's Palace?

Will this sudden reduction in combat strength cause the previously advantageous situation to deteriorate abruptly?
Just as the name "Yang" literally means, that is the problem that everyone needs to face right now.

There was a moment of silence among the guards; they clearly needed time to process this sudden concession.

"I go!"

Gerrard charged over, yelling.

This guy is the quintessential example of someone who acts more than he thinks.

"I'll handle His Majesty's affairs! Hey, all of you, get out of the way!"

The response, however, came from the sky: Rijebarrow.

The light around him began to recede, eventually returning to his original form.

—This is not the ultimate holy body that was activated when pushed to the limit. Even after consciously manipulating the past, the other party still retains the ability to switch states.

"No, Gerald, you stay here."

"You and Yaskin will hold these people off and buy them as much time as possible..."

"After working with Penida to take care of these guys, it's time to prove your worth, everyone."

Littbarro's logic has always been quite straightforward and simple.

Yhwach cannot be allowed to fall.

That would require sending out the most capable personnel currently available.

He took two steps forward and looked at the figure not far away beside him.

“I’m going with Hasward to support His Majesty.”

Captain of the Royal Guard, the other half of the invisible tyrant of the Empire.

In terms of the selection, they can be described as 'impeccable'.

Gerrard was completely unable to utter any words of refusal at this moment, as he was in a disadvantageous position both emotionally and rationally.

"Then... there's nothing we can do."

Askin, who was maintaining the poison sphere above his head, shivered as he poured himself a cup of hot cocoa.

I thought the battle had basically stabilized.

But what's going on with this 'sudden turn of events'... Although his teammate Habach's loyalty remains undiminished, this development feels unexpected.

This is really hard to accept!

But so what? Since things have come to this, let's have something to drink and warm our stomachs first.

"I have no objection..."

As for Penida below.

As an avatar that controls the power of progress, his ability is to continuously 'progress and grow'.

Having devoured too many life forms, it has now evolved a relatively complete ability to construct language.

“Penida thinks…no problem! These people are no match for us at all. Just give me a little more time…hehehe, I can devour them all!”

As for the remaining Hasward...

Being able to stand at the entrance at this moment is itself a form of 'acceptance'.

He stretched out his right hand and briefly touched the passageway in front of him... His slightly furrowed brows relaxed a little at that moment.

"It's not something that leads to other places; these guys aren't lying to us."

As a tyrant half who once shared the power of omniscience and omnipotence, Haschwald can be considered one of only two beings in the Quincy camp who could receive the aura of the Soul King Palace.

All doubts have been resolved, and there are no more tricks at this moment.

Since that's the case, let's set off.

As both passages were distorted at this moment, the passage leading directly to the Spirit King's Palace suddenly contracted after a two-breath pause, until it finally disappeared.

The remaining people resumed their standoff.

Yaskin, standing above, thoughtfully narrowed the range of the poison orb.

This not only allowed many individuals with limited strength to escape danger, but also conserved the opponent's energy to the greatest extent possible.

After all, maintaining such a wide area is never an easy task.

"I need to quickly drink a couple of sips to replenish my energy..."

Gerald roared, and his already swollen body began to grow even taller and stronger.

"Grim Reaper, Arrancar, Quincy? It doesn't matter... Come and fight me!"

The Penida beside him had turned into a gray-white torrent, its eyes were everywhere, and sharp laughter rose and fell.

"Hehehe, eat them all!"

A chaotic battle is about to break out.

However, at a position closer to the rear.

Yoruichi Shihouin, however, reached out and grabbed two figures who were about to rush to the front lines.

Kurosaki Ichigo, Ishida Uryu.

"You two have something more important to do... this."

Yoruichi tossed the device in her hand, and a moment later, two more small passages appeared behind her.

"The 'small door' through the Spirit King's Palace has been reserved for you long ago."

(End of this chapter)