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

Chapter 379, page 388: Why did the old man suddenly get tired of living?
Does King Ling want to die?

Arima Shizuka also fell silent at this moment.

His lips were slightly pursed, his eyes were tightly closed, and at this moment he showed an expression of disbelief at the current situation.

How could I possibly accept reality like this?!

Even based on the content of the original work, Arima Shizuka could somewhat predict the development trend in this regard.

But this is absolutely no reason for the Spirit King to arbitrarily 'backstab' him.

Shizuka Arima clenched her fists silently, so tightly that her nails pierced her skin and embedded themselves in her palm like steel needles.

Pain brings clarity, but it also fuels anger.

"Why did you have to betray us at a time like this?!"

Since we've decided to take action, it's better not to give anyone any hope from the start.

They deliberately chose to kick Arima Shizuya and the others back into the abyss just before the final goal.

Is he simply trying to play a prank? Is the so-called Spirit King really such a mischievous guy?!
Arima Shizuya's voice became somewhat hoarse, and the change in his emotions caused his body to become agitated as well.

Faced with the accusations, Hyosube Ichibei simply lowered his head silently.

"I am the leader of the Zero Division, and the will of the Soul King is my direction."

"Logically speaking, I shouldn't respond to your accusations... After all, obeying the Spirit King's will is my mission."

"But you're a little different."

Having regained his memories, the monk with the eyes also knew the cause and effect.

He couldn't bring himself to say anything harsh to this unlucky and pitiful fellow in front of him.

Now that we've come this far...

He could only shoulder the responsibility that the Spirit King should have borne.

"Shizuya Arima, I have no right to interfere with the Soul King's actions..."

"But if you are dissatisfied with this behavior, then I will pay with my life..."

"Would this at least calm your anger a little?"

Do you want to die?
Arima Shizuka also scoffed and rolled her eyes almost reflexively.

This behavior itself is meaningless.

After all, the opponent possesses a portion of the Spirit King's power; even if the Three Realms are destroyed, these members of the Zero Division will not...

No.

Hold on.

"It seems you've figured it out, Shizuya Arima."

Hyosube Ichibei said with a smile.

"The lives of us are all based on Lord Spirit King. If the Spirit King disappears, we will naturally lose the ability to be resurrected."

In other words.

"If you really make a move against me now, then I'm afraid you really won't see this annoying face again."

The onlookers were still somewhat confused, as no one knew why things had suddenly turned sour.

Only Aizen Sousuke silently cast his gaze in that direction, revealing a meaningful expression.

long silence.

Arima Shizuya finally sighed, raised one hand, and gently pressed it against his forehead.

"Could you... explain the situation in a little more detail?"

Venting itself is meaningless.

The most important thing now is to get things sorted out and bring the out-of-control situation back under control. The monk nodded slightly and, without waiting for Ma Jing's agreement, casually sat down beside him.

"I don't know much, after all, even I wasn't notified in advance by Lord Spirit King this time."

"Therefore, at this moment, I can only make some simple speculations."

"First of all... just as I said before, the Spirit King's own will is the most important element..."

King Ling no longer wanted to live.

This is the core narrative that is absolutely unquestionable, and it is also the crux of the conflict.

—Why did this old man suddenly get tired of living?!
Although she really wanted to make a comment like that, Shizuka swallowed it back down.

All I can say is that this guy's motives were always a mystery, and in the original work, his behavior was shrouded in secrecy, making it impossible for anyone to guess what he was thinking.

However, this time Hyosugi Ichibei was present.

The chief steward of the Spirit King Palace did have some different opinions.

"In my opinion, this matter can perhaps be viewed as two separate issues."

The monk with the eyes spread out his hands, slightly raising his left hand, and spoke at that moment.

"The Spirit King's will determines everything; he does not want to continue living... but in the Three Realms, there must be a huge anchor that can support everything."

That's the problem.

The Three Realms cannot be supported without a pillar.

Otherwise, it would be just like what was described in the original work... After the Soul King lost his life, the Human World, Soul Society, and Hueco Mundo all faced a situation of collapse.

At that time, the boundary between life and death will be blurred, eventually leading to a completely different 'new world'.

Although Shizuka Arima didn't know what was so good about the 'no life, no death' world that Habach spoke of, considering the other party's values, it was obviously not a good place to go.

Although not everyone knows these contents, some of them are also recorded in treasured books.

Then it became known to some people.

The people surrounding Kyoraku Shunsui at this moment are nothing more than this.

"Well... to be honest, I used to just listen to it as a myth. But now that I think about it... it's actually a bit complicated."

Arima Shizuka made no comment on the known information and simply waited quietly for further information from the other party.

Aizen Sousuke was already standing silently behind him.

The monk with the eye, who had taken control of the conversation, waited for everyone to express their opinions. After a slight pause, he continued speaking.

"Although I don't know why the Spirit King would have such a thought, in short, for the Spirit King, the Three Realms are something that must not be destroyed."

"This is an absolutely undeniable fact, and it is also what I consider the bottom line."

"This is the only important matter that I am willing to guarantee with my life."

That's not surprising at all.

The Spirit King's starting point may have been problematic, but he was still able to reach a consensus with the others on some important matters.

Having calmed down a bit, Arima Shizuka began to re-examine these contents and tried to calm herself down by adjusting her breathing.

"So what exactly are you trying to say?"

"That's another thing I wanted to talk about..."

The monk raised his other hand and spoke softly at that moment.

"To make an irresponsible speculation, I think... Lord Spirit King may want to use Yhwach as the next important anchor to support the Three Realms."

The crowd erupted in uproar.

"Let that guy replace the Spirit King? How could such a thing possibly happen!"

(End of this chapter)