Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 465 Orochimaru: Please provide me with two hundred Zanpakuto as experimental subjects.

After pretending to process a few documents related to the Kidoin Academy, Bane finally looked at Orochimaru and Aizen, who were already sitting on the sofa, and asked, "What are you two doing here?"

Orochimaru and Aizen exchanged a glance, and Aizen smiled and said, "You go first."

Orochimaru then spoke up, "Since you're here at the academy today, I was thinking of asking you about the changes in the Gotei 13 these past few days."

"Looks like Kiryu has already contacted you," Bane smacked his lips.

"Hmm," Orochimaru responded, then asked, "What do you think of the Technology Development Bureau established under the Twelfth Division?"

"It should be quite promising," Bane pondered for a moment and said, "The Gotei 13 will concentrate all the research facilities, personnel, funds, and technology scattered in various places. I heard Captain Kiryu say before that he would give you good treatment."

"Three seats." Orochimaru nodded and said, "He will also serve as the deputy director of the Technology Development Bureau."

"So you're tempted?" Bane asked with a smile.

"Originally, I planned to join your Ninth Division after achieving Bankai, but now I'm genuinely tempted. It all depends on whether you can provide me with the corresponding conditions," Orochimaru said with a smile, teasingly.

Bane curled his lip and said, "You should go to the 12th Division. I can't provide you with these conditions. The R&D Bureau was established to concentrate resources. If I give you special treatment in the 9th Division, wouldn't that be going against the R&D Bureau? Captain Kiryu will definitely come to me crying, making a scene, and threatening suicide. You have to believe me, she really can do that."

"That's true. I hesitated because I thought our personalities might not be compatible." Orochimaru stroked his chin and sighed.

"That's easy. She's currently researching temporary soul technology. This technology can collect scattered spiritual particles to create something that forcibly amplifies spiritual pressure. Anyway, I don't know the specifics. You can work with her to research it and help her complete the project as soon as possible. Then she should be able to use this technology to directly ascend to the Zero Division. And who knows, you might be able to go from deputy director to director, or even become the captain of the Twelfth Division," Bane said immediately.

"Really?" Orochimaru's eyes lit up, and he said, "Such a good thing?"

Although Kiryu Hikifune appears to be a carefree and uninhibited beauty, she is actually very strong in the Gotei 13. After Hana-chan toned down her sharpness, she and Shutara Senjumaru shouldered the responsibility of being female captains.

Kenpachi Kuruyashiki had sparred with her many times and praised her strength without reservation.

Without discussing Kiryu Hikifune's matter at length, Orochimaru quickly added, "It seems the Second Division doesn't intend to arrest Mayuri Kurotsuchi either. Furthermore, Kiryu Hikifune has invited Mayuri to join the Research and Development Bureau. I reckon Mayuri won't refuse. If he really joins the Research and Development Bureau, the Second Division won't be able to easily take action against him."

"Urahara, the third seat of the Second Division, might also join the Research and Development Bureau. She mentioned it to Yoruichi when I was having barbecue the other day." Bane mentioned this to Orochimaru as if he had suddenly thought of it.

His relationship with Yoruichi Shihouin is quite good. The two often spar with each other in Hakuda and Shunpo. Recently, Yoruichi has been researching a new style that combines Kido and Shunpo, which is called Shunko.

As a master of both Kido and Hakuda, Bane offered many constructive suggestions, especially since he himself had a certain understanding of Shunho.

This often prompted Yoruichi to exclaim, "Genius!"

"I don't feel like we get along very well," Orochimaru muttered, but didn't say anything more.

After explaining this, Orochimaru added, "I'm about to use Bankai."

"Oh?" Bane said with a hint of interest, "Congratulations."

"However, my Zanpakuto isn't quite to my liking yet," Orochimaru said with a dissatisfied expression. "So, to solve this problem, I plan to collaborate with Mayuri Kurotsuchi on research into Zanpakuto modification. I'll need your help in this regard."

"Huh?" Bane paused for a moment, his expression hesitant.

He wasn't surprised by the Zanpakuto modification. After all, even if Orochimaru hadn't mentioned it, Mayuri Kurotsuchi had already made related modifications in the original story. His Zanpakuto had different functions every time it was drawn, which was simply outrageous.

It has been modified countless times, back and forth.

"You wouldn't be thinking of using my Heart Crossing for experiments, would you? Impossible, absolutely impossible. The Heart Crossing is too complex; you can't handle it," Bane immediately objected after his initial surprise.

"You're overthinking it." Orochimaru waved his hand calmly. "I do need some Zanpakuto as experimental subjects. Compared to the rebels in Rukongai, Zanpakuto are obviously much rarer, but that shouldn't be a problem with you. There are quite a few criminals imprisoned in the Great Prison, and their Zanpakuto should all be collected in the prison's property management office. Could you please provide me with two hundred Zanpakuto so I can study how to modify them?"

Hearing this, Bane said helplessly, "Those people are just imprisoned in the big prison, not dead. Just like Mayuri Kurotsuchi, there's still a possibility of them seeing the light of day again. If I give you their Zanpakuto to mess with, how am I supposed to explain this to them when they get out of prison?"

"Explain?" Orochimaru was taken aback. "What's your status? What's their status? You're in this business and you still need to explain yourself to them? You're seriously underestimating your own status and position!"

"That's true. But I am the warden, after all, and I have to follow the rules," Bane thought, stroking his chin.

Bane still hopes to maintain his righteous image in Soul Society as much as possible.

After thinking for a moment, Bane looked at Orochimaru and said, "The Technology Development Bureau is newly established. According to the original council, each squad should provide support within its capabilities in this matter. So, you go back and promise Kiryu Hikifune that you will become the deputy director. Send me a letter saying that you need Zanpakuto as materials. Then I can use this as a pretext to approve your letter and send you the Zanpakuto. How about that? It's completely in accordance with the rules and regulations."

Orochimaru immediately agreed, saying, "No problem. I only care about the Zanpakuto; how I got it doesn't matter."

After finishing this matter, Orochimaru suddenly looked at Bane and said, "Judging by the time, I've been here for over fifty years. If nothing unexpected happens, they should have become spirits by now."

When the topic came up, Bane said with some nostalgia, "That would be great. I really hope we can get a group of trustworthy people to help as soon as possible. After all, the development of the Pure Land should be getting into the process soon."

Aizen Sousuke clearly didn't understand Orochimaru and Bane's conversation. Although they didn't shy away from their words, he could ask them about it, but Aizen ultimately didn't speak. He had decided to understand his teacher in his own way!

Instead of constantly asking these questions, why not find the answers yourself?

After Orochimaru and Bane finished their conversation, Bane curiously looked at Aizen and asked, "And you? Have you encountered some perplexing problem? That's quite unusual."

"Not yet," Aizen said with a smile, quite confidently.

After a slight pause, he looked at Bane, his expression turned serious, and he said earnestly, "Teacher, I plan to graduate from the True Spirit Arts Academy after this academic year ends."

"Oh?" Bane nodded in agreement. "You can decide this according to your own will."

Before Aizen could speak again, Bane added, "The fourth seat of the Ninth Division is ready for you, hahaha."

As he laughed, he noticed that Aizen's expression seemed somewhat inscrutable, which made Bane gradually suppress his laughter and look at him, asking, "What's wrong?"

"Actually, after much thought and self-reflection, I have decided not to join the Ninth Division," Aizen Sousuke said.

Bane?

Orochimaru, standing to the side, remarked with great appreciation, "Not bad, not bad. While following the steps is safe, having one's own ideas and will is the most important thing."

After scratching his head, Bane didn't insist on forcing anything, but instead asked, "Why?"

"Because I've discovered that longing is the emotion furthest from understanding," Aizen Sousuke said softly.

For a moment, Bane thought he had become Hinamori Momo!

But soon he realized, ah, so he was Aizen. Oh well, it's alright now.

"Following by your side, Master, is certainly a good thing, but it may also become a thick fog that prevents me from seeing the truth. Although I can ask you directly for answers to many things, I have decided not to rely on this choice anymore, but to walk my own path instead," Aizen said.

"Well," Bane remarked, "As your teacher, I'm quite pleased that you have this idea. Thinking about it carefully, there doesn't seem to be any reason to stop you. So, where do you plan to go?"

"The Eighth Division, I suppose," Aizen Sousuke immediately suggested.

Upon hearing this, Bane said somewhat helplessly, "I thought you wanted to stay away from me, but it turns out you've gone from the Ninth Division to the Eighth Division? Don't you know that the Eighth Division is practically becoming one with our Ninth Division? Our barracks are together, and our duty stations are together too."

After grumbling for a while, seeing the unwavering smile on Aizen's face, Bane finally nodded and said, "Alright, since it's your decision, do you need my help?"

"If possible, that would be even better," Aizen said without hesitation.

He simply wanted to understand the Spirit Lord in his own way, without saying he wanted to sever ties. If his teacher was willing to help, that would be best. With this background, it would be easier for him to display his talents in the Eighth Division and become a seat officer as soon as possible.

"I understand. I'll talk to Kyoraku Shunsui. He'll definitely give me that much face. Go back and prepare to join the Eighth Division," Bane said domineeringly.

If Kyoraku Shunsui dares to disrespect him, then he'll report him for skipping work every day!

When the time comes, let Senjumaru arrest that guy first, then send him directly to his big prison and give him a good welcome!

As for why Aizen wanted to join the 8th Division, Bane didn't ask too many questions. Although he always felt that this guy might be planning something big at some point, Bane was still willing to give him enough trust.

Ultimately, all of this stems from confidence in one's own abilities.

As a teacher, Bane felt that even if Aizen really ripped the sky apart, he still had some ability to mend it.

The worst that could happen is being locked up in the Avici Hell, but don't you know who's in charge of the Avici Hell?

(End of this chapter)