Shirou's clones number 30 million

maybe.

When he's not ripping people off, this guy is actually quite kind.

Chapter 519 This is a grand event for the Seireitei, what does it have to do with Rukongai?

Chapter 519, Section 520: This is a grand event in Seireitei, what does it have to do with Rukongai?

"A lot has happened in the Soul Society in the past year. The Quincy Rebellion, Captain-Commander Yamamoto's retirement, and the interdimensional expedition."

Fortunately, everything went smoothly and did not cause any major upheavals.

"To this day, the Soul Society remains as peaceful as ever, thanks to the efforts of everyone present."

"On behalf of the Gotei 13, I raise a toast to everyone!"

Aizen raised his glass, and all the Shinigami below raised their glasses at the same time. Amidst the clamor, everyone drank the first cup of sake simultaneously.

“In previous years, such banquets were only held within the Fifth Division, but this year, they have been expanded to the entire Seireitei.”

"Many people are puzzled by this, wondering if such a behavior that goes against tradition will bring disaster to the Soul Society."

"However, you need not worry too much. I have arranged guards, and barriers have been set up in the mortal world, the Soul Society, and the Seireitei, which is sufficient to deal with any emergency."

"Today, please put aside all your worries and enjoy a good drink."

"As the captain of the First Division, I raise a toast to all my colleagues. Please!"

Aizen raised his cup again and drank the second cup of sake with everyone at the same time.

"Many of those present have not been to the mortal world for decades or even centuries, and have likely forgotten what it looks like."

"Many years have passed, and the world has changed tremendously... To thank everyone for your hard work this past year, I have specially invited a song and dance troupe from the present world..."

"Next, please enjoy the song and dance performance while sharing the joy of this year's success with others!"

After Aizen, as the Captain-Commander, gave his speech, Matsumoto Rangiku, who had been chosen as the emcee, went on stage and said with a smile:

"I suppose everyone knows who I am, so there's no need for an introduction."

"What I admire most about Captain-Commander Aizen is that he always does something unconventional, yet it's hard to refuse him."

"Next, please enjoy the performance by the popular singer Hamasaki."

Orihime Inoue stared blankly at the stage, her mind filled with astonishment.

Aizen-sensei is probably just a captain who abuses his power for personal gain, using the pretext of allowing the living to meet with people from the afterlife to seek personal profit.

Captain, judging from the name, it doesn't sound like a high-ranking position.

That's how it should be, but something just doesn't feel right.

If he is merely a captain abusing his power for personal gain, why is he allowed to speak on behalf of everyone and offer toasts?

With that thought in mind, she stared blankly at the stage.

However, when the popular female singer appeared, she was completely stunned.

Unable to resist, he poked Rukia Kuchiki next to him with his finger and whispered:

"Is this really Soul Society?"

“I completely understand how you feel. I can’t even imagine such a scene in my dreams.”

Rukia shook her head slightly and sighed:

"However, from the moment Captain Aizen took over as Captain-Commander, no one could stop him."

"Rukia, I've always wanted to ask you, what level of positions are Captain and Captain-Commander?"

"You don't even know this? That's right, the comics haven't mentioned those yet."

Rukia, while curiously looking towards the stage, casually provided commentary:

"All Shinigami will join the Gotei 13. As you can tell from the name, there are thirteen divisions in total."

"Each team has a captain and a vice-captain. There are thirteen captains. They are not only the strongest fighting force in Soul Society, but also people who stand at the pinnacle of power. You can understand it roughly like that."

"Above the 13th Division, there is a Captain-Commander, who also serves as the captain of the 1st Division."

"The former Captain-Commander Yamamoto, who has been the strongest Shinigami for a thousand years, recently retired."

"The current Captain-Commander is your teacher, Captain Aizen."

"I heard that Captain Aizen recently defeated the former Captain-Commander Yamamoto in a one-on-one duel. This is probably one of the reasons why Captain-Commander Yamamoto stepped down."

"Don't spread rumors! Rukia-kun." A low voice suddenly came from another table nearby.

The speaker was Jushiro Ukitake, the captain of the 13th Division and Rukia's former superior.

"Sorry, that's what I heard from someone else."

Rukia chuckled dryly a few times, then said:

"Captain Ukitake, how are you feeling? I rarely see you at gatherings like this."

"Thanks to my previous trip to another world, I have gradually recovered my health."

Jushiro Ukitake turned around, holding a cup of sake in his hand, and said with a smile:

"Come to think of it, we don't seem to have ever had a drink together before?"

"Captain Ukitake, I'd like to propose a toast to you."

"You're welcome, Rukia-kun... I was planning to appoint you as vice-captain once you returned from the human world, but I didn't expect you to go to the Fifth Division."

"I'm sorry, but Ichigo is such an idiot. Apart from his exaggerated spiritual pressure and astonishing speed of power increase, everything else about him is simply unbearable to look at."

"Haha... It seems you two have a good relationship, then I'm relieved."

As the group talked, the singing carried further and further away. Many people, including the Grim Reaper, commoners, nobles, and their families, who had been sitting on the streets outside because the square was full, began to sit on rooftops and walls, enjoying the song and dance performance while drinking and making merry.

Orihime Inoue looked around curiously, and when she noticed those who weren't wearing Shinigami robes, she instantly realized that besides Shinigami, many commoners had come to watch the spectacle at this banquet.

'Those tables stretching for dozens of streets, and all those fruits and snacks available for free—they were actually for ordinary people, huh?'

'I thought everyone attending the banquet was a Grim Reaper, but it turns out they have family members too. Come to think of it, not all of a Grim Reaper's family members are Grim Reapers themselves.'

Will my brother come over to join in the fun too?

Realizing this, she could no longer resist looking around.

Soon, she noticed the Kurosaki family chatting and laughing at a table in the distance.

Because she had read the manga, she immediately recognized Ichigo Kurosaki's family.

However, her gaze did not linger there; she continued to look around.

Noticing her movements, Rukia asked in surprise:

"Who are you looking for? Orihime."

"Rukia-san, are people from Rukongai coming to join the fun too?"

"of course not."

"Huh...? This is supposed to be such a grand and lively event?"

As Rukia hesitated about how to explain, a slightly mocking voice came from behind Orihime Inoue:

"This is a grand event in Seireitei, what does it have to do with Rukongai?"

"Isn't Rukongai also part of Soul Society?" Inoue Orihime asked subconsciously.

There was no response from behind, only a disdainful snort.

Seeing this, Orihime Inoue looked at Rukia with a puzzled expression.

Rukia opened her mouth, but hesitated to speak.

For someone like Inoue Orihime who had just come from the human world, there was no difference between Rukongai and Seireitei; both were part of Soul Society, only with different names.

But for the people of Soul Society, only the Seireitei can represent Soul Society; the Rukongai is nothing.

Inside and outside the wall, it's a completely different world.

"I'll tell you the details later. For now... let's watch the performance."

Chapter 520 New Standards for Completion of the Expedition

Chapter 521, Section 520: New Standards for Completion of the Expedition

The atmosphere seemed to have become a bit heavy. Did I ask something I shouldn't have?

Realizing this, Orihime Inoue hesitated for a few seconds, said goodbye to Rukia, and got up to leave.

Even so, she had nowhere to go.

He stopped by a tree at the edge of the square and sighed softly.

It was a bit darker here compared to other places, so there were hardly any people around.

Did I say something wrong?

"Don't worry about it, everyone makes mistakes sometimes."

The sudden sound made Orihime Inoue's heart skip a beat. She looked up and saw Aizen sitting on the treetop, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

"Aizen-sensei, I think I did something wrong just now. Because of me, the atmosphere at that table became a bit awkward."

"Don't worry about it, it has nothing to do with you. To be honest, it's just a human flaw."

"Huh...? Were we talking about something this serious?"

"Haha...that's it."

With a flick of his finger, Inoue Orihime rose into the air without any wind, instantly floating to another tree branch.

“A spirit with the necessary qualities can become the Grim Reaper, possessing all sorts of amazing abilities and a long lifespan.”

“And spirits without the necessary qualifications remain just ordinary people even in the afterlife.”

"As time goes by, they will gradually grow old and eventually disappear on some unknown day. It is said that they will be reincarnated."

"All Shinigami live in the Seireitei, while ordinary spirits without the necessary qualifications live outside the Seireitei."