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

Chapter 503 Yamamoto Genryusai: The Spirit Lord's power is established, and turmoil is inevitable.

First Division, Headquarters Barracks.

Under the covered bridge in the courtyard, Chojiro Sasakibe stood under the eaves, looking in the direction of the Ninth Division in the distance.

A massive barrier opened above the Ninth Division, enveloping both the Ninth and Eighth Divisions.

Within that barrier, the spiritual pressure was violent, and lightning roared, making it appear turbulent and extremely dangerous.

Fortunately, the barrier was exceptionally strong, keeping all the storms within its walls and thus not affecting the peace of Seireitei.

Just as Chojiro Sasaki was watching the rampant spiritual pressure and lightning within the barrier, he heard footsteps behind him, interspersed with the sound of a cane being struck on the ground.

"Lord Genryusai," Chojiro Sasakibe greeted softly as he turned around.

Emerging from this inner room was none other than Yamamoto Genryusai, the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13.

He first nodded to Chojiro Suzaku, then naturally stood beside him, also looking up at the barrier in the distance.

"What are you looking at?" Yamamoto Genryusai asked softly.

Chojiro Sasakibara's face showed a mixture of relief and slight regret as he said, "Look at the lightning and thunder."

"A rising star." Yamamoto Genryusai glanced at the lightning, then turned his gaze to Chojiro Sasakibe and asked, "Do you feel resentful that you're about to be surpassed?"

"Are you resentful? To my shame, I've always thought of myself as calm and unassuming, with no ambition or desire for fame. But only now do I realize that I do care a little about the title of 'the strongest lightning-type Zanpakuto'." Chojiro Sasaki readily admitted this.

After a slight pause, he smiled and said, "But at the same time, I feel very gratified to be surpassed, because it means that stronger and fresher, more energetic forces have emerged."

"I am pleased that you think this way," Yamamoto Genryusai nodded.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Yamamoto Genryusai continued, "Whether it was Orochimaru back then, or the others appearing in this gathering, each one is a prodigy. In the Soul Society, perhaps only one like them appears in a hundred years. At first, I was somewhat surprised, but after careful consideration, I realized that only such talents are worthy of serving the Spirit Lord, so it makes sense. What do you think?"

"I think so too. After all, they are the retainers of the Spirit Lord. If they were just ordinary people, what qualifications would they have to stand beside the Spirit Lord? It's not because they are the Spirit Lord's retainers that they have such talent, but because they are naturally gifted and can stand beside the Spirit Lord," said Chojiro of the Sparrow House.

Yamamoto Genryusai nodded without saying a word.

After a few minutes of silence, Yamamoto Genryusai spoke again: "The Spirit Lord's power is now established, and the Soul Society is likely to experience some turmoil in the future."

"Lord Spirit Lord is kind and generous, and has not shown anything in the past two hundred years. Do you think he would do something so radical?" Chojiro asked in surprise.

Yamamoto Genryusai narrowed his eyes, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "You still haven't figured it out. From the year the Spirit Lord appeared in the mortal world, at that moment, at that instant, it was destined that this upheaval would inevitably happen."

The fact that the Spirit King was sealed and confined to the high heavens meant that his throne was empty.

Yamamoto Genryusai saw it clearly: if the Spirit Lord did not appear, sooner or later someone would challenge the rules of the Three Realms one after another, chasing after the throne in the sky.

The reason is simple: the throne is empty, so why would anyone not want to sit on it?

The appearance of the Spirit Lord further convinced Yamamoto Genryusai that turmoil and upheaval were inevitable, because how could there be two kings in one world? Even if the Spirit King had been made into a wedge.

"If that's the case, why did you invite the Spirit Lord to the Soul Society back then?" Chojiro Sasakibe asked, puzzled.

Looking at the peaceful and serene Seireitei outside the barrier, Yamamoto Genryusai said softly, "Because that's the only way to postpone or eliminate this turmoil and upheaval as much as possible. Do you want to see him lead those heroes into Soul Society, or do you want to see him resolve these issues subtly and gradually?"

If he had used drastic measures and disregarded the safety of the world, he might have been able to drive Bane back to the Pure Land, where he would be unable to leave for the time being.

But that would undoubtedly sow the seeds of a terrible future disaster. When Bane has accumulated enough power, when he has trained all his retainers, and when he leads his army, based in the Pure Land, to attack the Soul Society, it will inevitably be a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, killing countless people and becoming the most terrifying enemy in the history of the Soul Society.

Now, although Yamamoto Genryusai also saw the turmoil, he was not too worried, because by now, the relationship between the Spirit Lord and Soul Society could no longer be purely hostile. At most, it was an internal conflict and power struggle within Soul Society, and no matter what, it could not become a catastrophe that would destroy the world.

That was exactly what Yamamoto Genryusai sought back then.

Now, we can say that we have achieved our goal.

"Moreover, people's hearts are restless. Bane has enough power and status, so even if he doesn't have such thoughts in his heart, over time, someone will naturally push him. Besides, from the very beginning, he must have had such thoughts. Otherwise, how could he have become the king of those worlds?" Yamamoto Genryusai sighed again.

"Then what should we do?" Chojiro asked with some concern.

Yamamoto Genryusai casually stroked his beard, chuckled, and said, "What do these things have to do with me? My Gotei 13 is only concerned with the stability of the Seireitei. What happens to the Soul King's Palace is a matter for the Zero Division to consider. Who the Soul King is is meaningless to me. As long as no uncontrollable dangers appear in Soul Society, I can stand by and watch."

"I see. No wonder Mr. Nimaiya Oetsu looked a little unhappy when he left that day. It seems he didn't get your support, Lord Genryusai." Chojiro Sasaki said with sudden realization.

"I will not support anyone," Yamamoto Genryusai said firmly.

Without strength, one cannot remain neutral, but Yamamoto Genryusai happens to have that strength, which is why he can speak so confidently.

Only by remaining impartial can he ensure that the Soul Society is not too implicated, and allow those who do not wish to participate in these struggles to escape the vortex, gather under his protection, and preserve their own and the Soul Society's vitality.

Moreover, it is clear that not only Yamamoto Genryusai understood this situation from the beginning, but Nimaiya Oetsu, and even the Zero Division, should have been mentally prepared.

It's estimated that only Kiryuu Hikifune is a complete idiot who knows nothing and has plunged headlong into this vortex.

As the surging lightning within the barrier gradually disappeared, and the violent and chaotic spiritual pressure seemed to begin to subside, Yamamoto Genryusai withdrew his gaze.

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Since the Spirit Lord's retainers arrived in Soul Society, these kinds of situations have been occurring frequently lately.

Clearly, this was also a way to demonstrate their existence, and the Spirit Lord's retainers, to varying degrees, also intended to use this method to greet the Soul Society.

Without saying much more to Chojiro Sasaki, Genryusai Yamamoto went back to practice calligraphy, while Chojiro continued to stare at the barrier until it dissipated. Only then did he murmur softly, "Roronoa Zoro, with your talent and swordsmanship, it probably won't be long before you achieve Bankai, will it?"

In Chojiro's view, as long as Roronoa Zoro uses Bankai, and the power of his Bankai Zanpakuto is lightning-based, then the title of the strongest lightning-based Zanpakuto, Genryumaru, would probably change hands on the spot.

What made Chojiro Sasaki somewhat curious and expectant was that he wondered which of the three swords the great swordsman of the Three-Sword Style would become a true Zanpakuto and learn Bankai.

We can't turn all three into Zanpakuto, can we?

As far as I can remember, there shouldn't be any precedent for this in Soul Society, right? Only Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro are quite unique, as their Zanpakuto are presented as two swords.

However, in his Released Form, Jushiro Ukitake's sword transforms into two swords.

Kyoraku Shunsui is somewhat similar to Roronoa Zoro; he carries two swords with him, both of which are named Katen Kyokotsu.

With these thoughts in mind, Chojiro gradually pulled himself out of his reverie, walked to the corner of the wall, picked up the watering can, and began to water the flowers and plants in the yard.

Meanwhile, on the Ninth Division's side, Zoro and Sasuke, both panting, stood on the same side, while on the opposite side was an extremely excited Zaraki.

The fierce battle that just took place inside the barrier was clearly between the three of them.

Zoro and Sasuke teamed up to fight Zaraki. Well, it could also be considered a two-on-two fight, since Kusajishi Yachiru was also there, but she was a bit of a hindrance.

"You two are even stronger than the day before yesterday! Your spiritual pressure has increased significantly too. This is the first time I've ever seen anyone like you. This is great! It will never be boring again!" Zaraki said excitedly.

Other Shinigami gradually increase their spiritual pressure through training, but Zoro and Sasuke seem to be destined protagonists, with their spiritual pressure increasing rapidly. When they first arrived in Soul Society, they were at the same level as their companions, at most having the spiritual pressure of a Seat Officer.

But how much time has passed? Not at all, and their spiritual pressure has already started to rise steadily, it's terrifying!

At this rate, the two of them will reach the spiritual pressure level of a vice-captain in at most six months, and within three years, they will be 100% able to achieve Bankai!

At first, Bane was somewhat surprised by this situation, but later he felt that it wasn't so incomprehensible.

Zoro is a ruthless person who pursues the way of the sword, and he truly possesses the most outstanding talent in this area among countless people in the entire world. He is destined to become the greatest swordsman!

It's not impossible for him to become Kenpachi in the future!

The Soul Society, with its Shinigami training system focused on swordsmanship, is perfect for him. Every step forward in his swordsmanship amplifies his spiritual pressure, and the two complement each other!

As for Uchiha Sasuke, needless to say, he is the true protagonist of the world. As the saying goes, if the talent and genius of the ninja world were all in one bushel, then Sasuke and Naruto would each have six bushels, while the rest of the rotten potatoes and stinky eggs in the ninja world would owe them two bushels.

Once you arrive in Soul Society, your natural talents are fully unleashed, with no more restrictions whatsoever, and you're basically cheating!

It was as if Uchiha Sasuke was a native of Soul Society; after arriving, he was like a fish in water, and even his breathing seemed to become stronger!

(End of this chapter)