Bleach: From the moment I was invited by Squad Zero

The next day, before the morning mist had completely dissipated over Seireitei, a piece of news as shocking as thunder shattered the tranquility of the day with astonishing speed.

The sound of explosions echoed throughout every division, Rukongai, and even the Shinigami Academy, causing unprecedented shock and heated discussion.

"Have you heard? The Central Spiritual Arts Academy! Two geniuses! And identical Zanpakuto!"

"Hyōrinmaru! It's Hyōrinmaru, hailed as the strongest ice-type!"

"How is this possible?! Aren't Zanpakuto unique?!"

"Absolutely true! One is named Hitsugaya Toshiro, and the other is Kusakabe Soujiro!"

"Such a thing has never happened before in the history of Soul Society!"

Whispers, shocked shouts, and incredulous skepticism spread like a plague.

The uniqueness of a Zanpakuto is an ironclad rule in Soul Society, a symbol of the uniqueness of a Shinigami's soul.

Now, this ironclad rule has been broken, and by two so-called "strongest" Hyōrinmaru swords, causing an impact no less than a spiritual storm.

The news naturally reached the Ghost Path Clan as well. Liu Chuan, holding a freshly brewed cup of tea, listened to his colleagues' hushed yet excited discussions. His expression remained calm, but a thoughtful glint flashed deep in his eyes.

Hitsugaya Toshiro... This name was not unfamiliar to him, because he had seen the white-haired boy several times because of Hinamori Momo.

In my memory, he was a child with a youthful face but precocious eyes, possessing a calmness and arrogance beyond his years.

When Hinamori Momo mentions him, her tone is always full of trust and a little admiration. She calls him "Shiro" and says that he is an absolute genius whose spiritual power grows at an astonishing speed.

Unexpectedly, this genius boy awakened Hyōrinmaru. Even more unexpectedly, there was another person who awakened the exact same Zanpakutō as him.

Kusakabe Munjiro... Yanagawa didn't have a deep impression of this name. Perhaps he wasn't the most outstanding among his peers, but the fact that he could awaken Hyōrinmaru shows that his talent and soul qualities are extraordinary.

"Two Hyōrinmaru..." This is no ordinary event.

The name and form of a Zanpakuto originate from the soul essence, experiences, and will of a Shinigami (death god).

In theory, it is impossible for two individuals to be exactly the same.

Just as no two leaves are exactly alike, no two souls are exactly alike.

Therefore, there are only a few possibilities regarding the "Twin Hyōrinmaru" before us:

One of them is a "fake," a very sophisticated imitation.

However, a top-tier Zanpakuto like Hyōrinmaru possesses extremely high levels of rules and power, making it unimaginably difficult to imitate, let alone to deceive the Shinigami Academy's monitoring and the senses of countless Shinigami at the very beginning of its awakening. The possibility is extremely low.

Second, a kind of "resonance" or "split" that transcends existing cognition and involves the origin or rules of the soul.

Perhaps deep within the souls of Toshiro Hitsugaya and Soujiro Kusakabe, there exists a striking similarity or special connection that even they themselves are unaware of.

It triggered an extremely rare "loophole" or "special case" in the rules of Soul Society, causing the "name" symbolizing the "ultimate of ice" to respond to both souls at the same time.

This sounds unbelievable, but in Yanagawa's view, it's more likely than a perfect imitation.

After all, the world is vast and full of wonders, especially when it comes to the most mysterious realm of the soul.

Third, external interference: a powerful force, strong enough to distort the rules governing the awakening of Zanpakuto, intervened.

Who would do this? What is their purpose? Liu Chuan immediately thought of the Spirit King Palace he was about to visit, and the unfathomable Hyosugi Ichibei.

But then he immediately dismissed the idea, asking what benefit such blatant breaking of fundamental rules would bring to the Spirit King Palace, which maintains the balance of the Three Realms.

It doesn't make sense. Other possibilities... such as the Hueco Mundo, or some existence hidden in the shadows of history? Insufficient information makes it difficult to judge.

Regardless of the reason, this event itself has already had a huge impact on the Soul Society's established cognitive system.

It is foreseeable that the top brass of the Central 46, the 13th Guards Unit, and even the Technology Development Bureau are probably in an uproar right now.

How should we deal with the two holders of "Hyourinmaru"? Should they be seen as auspicious omens or a hidden danger? Should they be given special attention and nurtured, or placed under quarantine and investigation? The related debates and decisions are bound to be accompanied by undercurrents.

"Toshiro Hitsugaya..." Yanagawa put down his teacup and tapped his fingertips lightly on the table.

Based on his understanding of Hinamori Momo, the girl must be worried at this moment, both proud of her childhood friend's talent and concerned about the trouble that this unprecedented "twin" phenomenon might bring.

As for Hitsugaya himself, that proud and arrogant genius boy, he was suddenly thrust into the limelight, and his feelings must have been even more complicated and indescribable.

As for the other party involved, Sojiro Kusakabe, his situation is perhaps even more delicate.

"The rules have been broken..." Yanagawa muttered to himself, his interest in the researcher growing stronger.

This incident, like a suddenly appearing "abnormal data point," has extremely high observational value for him as he tries to understand the power system of this world.

The secret behind this intrigued him.

Unfortunately, he will soon be heading to the Spirit King's Palace, so he will probably miss the opportunity to closely follow and study the subsequent developments of this incident.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto and many other high-ranking officials are likely paying close attention to this matter, and may even have already intervened.

"It seems the Seireitei is going to be lively for a while." Yanagawa looked out the window, as if he could feel the unusual restlessness and tension in the air.

The rise of geniuses and the exception to the rules are often accompanied by turmoil and change.

He withdrew his gaze and turned back to the latest calculation draft on the spirit particle steady-state barrier spread out in front of him.

Whether it's the miracle of the Twin Hyōrinmaru or the mystery of the Spirit King Palace, they are essentially manifestations and challenges to different levels of the world's rules.