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Chapter 648 The Truth of What Happened Back Then: Urahara Kisuke, Who Once Tricked the Uehara Clan

Motegi Town.

The entire masked army looked solemn.

Before meeting Tobirama Senju, they had always believed that Aizen Sousuke was the only one who had framed them back then. Now, Tobirama Senju has unveiled another layer of mystery for them...

They originally had the opportunity to escape the ethereal state...

But someone else turned down the opportunity on their behalf!

A flicker of surprise crossed Hirako Shinji's eyes, followed by a light laugh as he retorted, "Ha...who knows if you're telling the truth or not..."

Of those present, Hirako Shinji was the most composed.

Regardless of whether Tobirama Senju's words were true or false, the Visoreds could never go back to the past. Now, Tobirama Senju, the Fifth Seat, was their enemy!

If at this moment your mind is swayed by a few words from the enemy...

like…

It doesn't really matter, right?

Judging from the current situation, they are no match for the Thousand Hands Brothers. At this point, delaying the situation might not be a bad thing for them.

"Let's set aside the question of whether we chose to become blurred or were forced into it..."

Hirako Shinji grinned and asked, "Then could you please enlighten us, Mr. Senju Tobirama, is there anything we didn't know back then?"

"snort…"

Tobirama Senju crossed his arms, glanced at Kisuke Urahara in the distance, and continued coldly, "What's the point of saying all this now?"

"certainly…"

Shinji Hirako glanced in the direction of Kisuke Urahara, following Tobirama Senju's gaze, then turned back with a grin and said, "Sometimes we regret it... if we had known that Tobirama Senju could actually remove the Hollows from our bodies..."

Although I'm a little reluctant to believe it...

However, Hirako Shinji had already vaguely guessed a few candidates.

Very few people in this world can communicate with the Uehara clan. Apart from Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, it's unknown whether Urahara Kisuke, who rescued them back then, could also be considered one...

However, the truth is far more complicated than that.

Or rather, this matter is not as easy as Tobirama Senju made it out to be, because it involves the Akatsuki's recruitment issues.

If nothing went wrong back then…

Kisuke Urahara might have joined the Akatsuki organization.

Decades ago.

The incident of Hirako Shinji and others becoming Hollowfied occurred.

Kisuke Urahara, the former captain of the 12th Division, refused the orders of his teacher Kabuto Yakushi and rashly went with Tessai Kishiryu, the former leader of the Kido sect, to rescue Shinji Hirako and the others.

Just as Shinji Hirako and the others were losing their will and consciousness, turning into Hollows, Kisuke Urahara and Tessai Tsukabishi rescued them and brought them back to the Technology Development Bureau, but were helpless against their Hollowfication...

A technology development bureau from decades ago.

Kisuke Urahara rubbed his hair, surrounded by research materials on the Hollowfication of Shinigami, pondering how to help Shinji Hirako and the others escape Hollowfication...

Unfortunately, this is not something that can be resolved in a short time.

At the most critical moment, Tobirama Senju appeared before Kisuke Urahara.

The fifth seat officer of the Uehara clan appeared at the Technology Development Bureau and took the initiative to directly stop Shinji Hirako and others from becoming Hollowfied. This method made Kisuke Urahara think that he saw hope and subconsciously thought that the Uehara clan might have also used the method of Hollowfied Shinigami!

Tobirama Senju did not deny this. To break through the limitations of power, one must always take a path that ordinary people dare not imagine. Removing the limitations of Shinigami and allowing them to retain their consciousness while possessing the ability to Hollow out is also a way to become stronger.

same.

Tobirama Senju claims he can help resolve the uncontrollable Hollowfication of Shinji Hirako and the others, saving these elite captains of the Gotei 13…

of course.

This is a deal.

Since it's a transaction, there's always a price to pay.

Tobirama Senju wasn't trying to ease tensions between the Uehara clan and the Gotei 13; he simply made a request of Kisuke Urahara: "If you're willing to join the Uehara clan, I can help you resolve these people's Hollowfication issues right now..."

"Hmm? Let me join... the Uehara clan?"

A look of astonishment flashed across Kisuke Urahara's face. Even he hadn't expected that Tobirama Senju would invite him to join the Uehara clan.

and many more…

No, that's perfectly normal!

Because Kisuke Urahara was Kabuto Yakushi's disciple!

This is a choice that Kisuke Urahara must make: whether or not to betray his teacher, Kabuto Yakushi!

To be honest, if Urahara Kisuke didn't have the label of Kabuto Yakushi on him, he really wouldn't mind having some connection with the Uehara clan. Everyone in the Soul Society knows how good the benefits are for Shinigami from the Uehara clan.

Tobirama Senju seemed quite confident as he continued to recruit Kisuke Urahara: "If you are willing to join the Uehara clan, I can even abolish one of the Death Servants and let you take their place as the new Death Servant Seat Officer. From the Eighth Seat Officer, Obito Uchiha, to the Thirteenth Seat Officer, Rasa, you can choose any one of the seats..."

This treatment is undeniably generous!

The Thirteen Dead Servants hold a highly respected position within the Uehara clan. If Kisuke Urahara were willing, he could immediately rise to a high-ranking position within the Uehara clan!

It seems the Uehara clan is truly sincere...

Of course, since the intention was to make a deal, in addition to the carrot, Tobirama Senju did not give up his big stick.

"If you don't agree..."

Tobirama Senju glanced at the half-Hollowfied Shinji Hirako and the others, then looked at Kisuke Urahara, and sneered, "Hollowfication is a forbidden experiment within the Seireitei... You brat, you're in big trouble..."

"This was Aizen Sousuke who framed them!"

An angry look flashed across Kisuke Urahara's face. Just as he was about to say something more, he suddenly realized something!

Why did Aizen Sousuke dare to frame the Visored Shinigami at this time?

Could it be that Aizen Sousuke had already pledged allegiance to the Uehara clan?

At this moment, Kisuke Urahara suddenly began to suspect that the Uehara clan and Sosuke Aizen were colluding to frame these Shinigami captains, because the fact that all eight captains of the Gotei 13 were in trouble was most advantageous to the Uehara clan!

Urahara Kisuke, upon considering this possibility, was momentarily speechless. He slowly took a deep breath, calming himself, and asked in a low voice, "Tobirama-san, has Aizen Sousuke also joined the Uehara clan?"

"That vice-captain of the Fifth Division?"

Tobirama Senju frowned, and said unhappily, "I remember him being a rather unremarkable guy... Do you think the Uehara clan would just recruit anyone? The Uehara clan doesn't take in trash! You just said that Aizen Sousuke framed them?"

"..."

Kisuke Urahara frowned as well.

On the surface, Aizen Sousuke does seem unremarkable, but the real Aizen Sousuke is not so simple. Did the Uehara clan not discover Aizen Sousuke's true nature?

What exactly is going on?

While Kisuke Urahara was still pondering, Tobirama Senju continued his threat: "I have no interest in discussing anything else with you. If you don't join the Uehara clan, your unauthorized Hollowfication experiments are absolutely unacceptable to the Seireitei..."

After saying all this, Tobirama Senju snorted coldly and said, "As long as you can join the Uehara clan, I can help you solve all your troubles. I know you have a close relationship with the head of the Shihouin clan, but that kind of small family can't help you solve these problems..."

"Then may I know Tobirama-san's purpose?"

Kisuke Urahara slowly raised his head to look at Tobirama Senju, and said softly, "Tobirama-san's purpose... is for Kabuto-sensei, isn't it?"

Because the Uehara clan and Kabuto Yakushi have been enemies for a long time over the Impure World Reincarnation technique, their invitation to Urahara to join the Uehara clan must be to strike at his teacher, Kabuto Yakushi!

at this point…

That's something Tobirama Senju absolutely couldn't refute!

In fact, Tobirama Senju did not refute this. He gave Kisuke Urahara a deep look and said in a deep voice, "You are right... For the entire Uehara clan, there is nothing more important than the Impure World Reincarnation. It is the foundation upon which the Uehara clan stands in Soul Society."

"..."

Kisuke Urahara slowly fell into deep thought.

If he chooses to accept Tobirama Senju's offer and join the Uehara clan, he can save the elite captains of the Gotei 13 from being trapped in the Hollowfication!

These are the elite forces of the Gotei 13!

This is also strong evidence that Aizen Sousuke is a person of darkness!

If these captain-level Shinigami were to be lost in the Hollowfication incident, the Gotei 13 would suffer a tremendous loss, which would be extremely detrimental to the entire Soul Society!

Urahara's vice-captain was also among them.

The lives of eight elite Grim Reapers hang by a thread.

This is a difficult time.

Kisuke Urahara sat in the Technology Development Bureau, his face growing increasingly grim: "Mr. Tobirama Senju, could you please wait until I go to the Central 46 Chambers first? They can negotiate with the Uehara clan; they're sure to offer a substantial price..."

"Hmph, what do you think?"

Tobirama Senju looked at Kisuke Urahara with displeasure and said coldly, "The Uehara clan has made countless offers to the Seireitei and the Central 46, including countless powerful Kido techniques, yet they are still unwilling to give up the opportunity to counterbalance the Uehara clan..."

"I see..."

Kisuke Urahara slowly closed his eyes, slumping into a chair with a dejected expression. "Tobirama-san, why do you think I'd be willing to give up Kabuto-sensei for these people?"

Yes…

Hirako Shinji and the others were just his colleagues!

Is it really necessary to join the so-called Uehara clan for the sake of these people?

Tobirama Senju crossed his arms and looked down at Kisuke Urahara, who sat in a chair. His voice held a complex tone: "Because we've been observing you for a long time, Kisuke Urahara... Now, can you tell me your choice?"

"I see."

Kisuke Urahara lowered his head and said softly, "Tobirama Senju, I don't want to target my teacher... If that's the case, can our deal still continue? Will the Uehara clan still be willing to recruit me?"

"That's enough."

Tobirama Senju stared at Kisuke Urahara, his expression gradually becoming complicated. He remained silent for a while before slowly speaking, "I won't help them remove the Hollows from their bodies. I'll only tell you how to suppress Hollowfication, and I won't even solve any problems for you afterward... Since that's all the value you have, then congratulations on becoming the Shinigami of the Uehara clan."

"Then... thank you very much."

Kisuke Urahara finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He had almost exhausted all his energy to rescue Hirako Shinji and the others, and he was already very grateful that someone could point him in the right direction at this time.

Unfortunately…

Kisuke Urahara had no idea what he had lost.

That night, Kisuke Urahara used Hollow particles to create the Hogyoku, allowing Shinji Hirako and the others to successfully break through the limitations of Shinigami and master the ability to Hollowize.

That night, Kisuke Urahara and Kabuto Yakushi severed their master-disciple relationship.

That night, Kabuto Yakushi sat alone in his room, unable to sleep. Kisuke Urahara was a disciple he earnestly wanted to train, but in the end, he failed Akatsuki's test.

Despite this test…

It seems inhumane.

But it looks very simple.

In fact, all Urahara Kisuke needs to do is prove his loyalty!

He will have the opportunity to uncover the truth behind the conflict between Kabuto Yakushi and the Uehara clan, and even rescuing Shinji Hirako and the others will be a piece of cake...

Unfortunately…

Kisuke Urahara failed the test and, in order to get information from Tobirama Senju that he could save lives, he chose to betray Kabuto Yakushi.

If Kisuke Urahara hadn't intervened, the Uehara clan wouldn't have stood idly by; instead, they would have maximized their gains by helping Shinji Hirako…

However, when Urahara intervened...

The Hollowfication of the Shinigami became his test.

Unfortunately, Kisuke Urahara failed the test.

After the Hollowfication incident, Kisuke Urahara nominally became a member of the Uehara clan, but he never went to Uehara Castle...

The Uehara clan demanded that Kisuke Urahara obey orders and hand over the Hogyoku he had created. Kisuke Urahara resolutely refused the order and severed his ties with the Uehara clan!

This guy's audacity is beyond imagination!

It's obvious that Urahara is just using the Uehara clan!

After toying with the Uehara clan, Kisuke Urahara went to beg his teacher's forgiveness, but Kabuto Yakushi chose to ignore him...

His life became less comfortable after that.

Aizen Sousuke manipulated the Central 46 to judge Kisuke Urahara and Shinji Hirako for conducting Hollowfication experiments on Shinigami, intending to sentence them all in one fell swoop!

The Uehara clan chose to stand by and do nothing.

Kabuto Yakushi also chose to stand by and do nothing.

Fortunately, Kisuke Urahara also had the help of his former companion, Yoruichi Shihouin, who helped them escape Soul Society.

This is not the beginning of Urahara's good fortune...

As someone who betrayed Kabuto Yakushi and toyed with the Uehara clan, and who has also offended Aizen Sousuke, who knows what kind of life he'll lead...

Someone who plants an evil seed will surely reap an evil fruit.

Decades later.

Kisuke Urahara is finally forced to face his destiny.

Ah, I was so sleepy yesterday.

(End of this chapter)