Hearing their team members discussing amongst themselves, the captain and vice-captain of the Fourth Division exchanged a glance upon returning to their quarters, and then walked straight into the inner hall.
"Captain, are we just going to leave those roving monsters like this?" After sitting down in the living room, Vice-Captain Kotetsu Isane finally couldn't help but speak up, saying, "If we continue like this..."
"The unrest will subside sooner or later." Unohana Retsu poured a cup of tea and said softly, "Those traveling villains are not particularly vicious. The current approach is the best way to deal with it."
"Huh? Even Abarai was seriously injured, and he's still a vicious villain?" Kotetsu Isane was very confused and looked completely astonished.
“You can never judge a book by its cover, Yuzune.” Unohana Retsu picked up her teacup, pausing slightly. “If those traveling villains were truly wicked, you would be dead by now.”
"What?" Yongyin was stunned, not yet able to react, when a boy dressed in white suddenly appeared beside her. The boy was handsome, with a smile on his lips. Beside him was a girl with orange-red hair, who was looking around the room with curious eyes.
"As expected of you, you actually managed to detect my presence?" Mugetsu looked at Unohana Retsu with an open gaze, her expression filled with undisguised admiration.
"I only have a faint sense of it." Unlike Kotetsu Isane's wariness, Unohana Retsu didn't seem to have much of an emotional reaction. She picked up her cup and poured herself another cup of tea. "That should be something like a spatial-type Kido?"
“No, it’s space-time ninjutsu.” Mugetsu shook his head, then walked over like a long-lost friend and sat down opposite Unohana Retsu. He picked up his teacup. “Good tea! Although I’m not very proficient in tea ceremony, I can still taste that special emotion.”
"Is that so?" Unohana Retsu said noncommittally, "Ninjutsu? Is that a special power belonging to you humans?"
“Not human.” Wuyue smiled and said, “In this world, I should be unique to you. Is Sister Hua interested?”
Sister Hua...
Unohana Retsu, who had been expressionless, finally revealed a slight hint of displeasure in her eyes. "We... don't seem to be that familiar yet, boy."
"It's okay, we'll get to know each other better." Muzuki smiled familiarly and said, "Um, my name is Kurosaki Muzuki."
"Muzuki?" Unohana Retsu nodded and said softly, "A very nice name. Now, let's get down to business. Kurosaki Muzuki, what is your purpose?"
"I need your help," Wuyue said with a slight smile. "And in exchange, I'll tell you all the truths I know. How about it?"
"All the truth?" Unohana Retsu was taken aback at first, then said, "So, what we see and what we get is just the surface that others want us to see?"
"To deduce the complete framework from just a few words. Truly impressive." Even Wuyue couldn't help but admire her at this moment. As expected of a woman who has lived for a thousand years, her meticulousness is simply outrageous.
“Then, state your conditions,” Retsu Unohana said, raising her head.
The night deepened.
Looking up at the boundless sky, Retsu Unohana sighed softly. "It really is unexpected."
"Do you really believe him, Captain?" Kotetsu Isane asked hesitantly.
“Instinctively and intuitively, I already know he wasn’t lying,” Retsu Unohana said softly, her voice carrying a gentle sweetness. “Besides, what’s the point of lying about something like this?”
“But…but it’s really hard to imagine…” Kotetsu Isane’s gaze was blank, her eyes unfocused. “The whole thing…could it really be like this? Should we…should we tell the Captain-Commander…”
“It’s not the right time yet, Yuzune.” Retsu Unohana exhaled a breath of stale air and said, “If that guy’s strength and ability are really as Kurosaki Mugetsu said, we simply can’t stop him. If we alert him, it might cause even more serious consequences. Let’s wait, just like that boy said. When the dark clouds are blown away, the moonlight will shine on the ground again.”
"Captain, you seem quite interested in that boy?" Kotetsu Isane asked, sensing something unusual.
“He’s a master.” Retsu Unohana smiled and said, “A master enough to pique my interest. Completely different from that guy. The sword in his hand seems even more perfect.”
Chapter 0549 Clues to a Conspiracy
"Aaaaaaahhhhhh..." In the early morning light, a shrill and loud scream pierced the sky.
This was precisely the time when the Grim Reapers were holding a meeting at the barracks. The piercing scream naturally caught the attention of the vice-captains, who all rushed towards the source of the sound.
"It sounds like Hinamori's voice?"
"It came from the Eastern Great Sacred Wall!"
"what happened?"
When the lieutenants arrived, they saw Hinamori Momo, the lieutenant of the Fifth Division, staring at the opposite wall with a terrified expression, her whole body trembling. Following her gaze, the Shinigami all showed expressions of astonishment and disbelief.
In their sight, the Fifth Division Captain, Aizen Sousuke, hung suspended high in the air. He was impaled by a Zanpakuto and pinned to the wall. His blood had dried, staining the wall a dark reddish-black.
"Captain Aizen...why? Captain Aizen...no!" Hinamori Momo collapsed to the ground, screaming loudly.
"Hey, what's all the commotion about so early in the morning?" A rather lazy voice, sounding like someone who had just woken up, suddenly rang out. It was none other than Gin Ichimaru, the captain of the Third Division. He squinted at the Aizen figure hanging on the wall with the eyes of someone admiring a work of art, and then said indifferently, "Wow, this is truly a masterpiece."
"Is it...it's you?!" The other person's actions reminded Hinamori Momo of her childhood friend, Hitsugaya Toshiro's words: "Be careful of the Third Division, especially when Aizen is out alone." "You did this?!" Saying this, she drew her Zanpakuto and slashed directly at Ichimaru Gin.
However, she was ultimately stopped by Kira Izuru, the vice-captain of the Third Division. Hinamori Momo, her heart consumed by hatred, was gradually losing her reason. Even when facing her former friends and classmates, she still attacked ruthlessly, even unleashing her Zanpakuto.
Kira Izuru was in the same boat. As the vice-captain of the Third Division, protecting his captain was his duty, so he couldn't just let him go unchecked.
The two vice-captains brazenly began fighting on the only route to the First Division barracks. The surrounding vice-captains were anxious but unsure what to do. Faced with the two vice-captains' all-out attack, even they, as fellow vice-captains, were powerless to stop them.
Ding-dong.
After another clash of their Zanpakuto, the two were about to launch another attack. But at that moment, a figure suddenly flashed into the arena, blocking both of their attacks.
"Arrest both of them," Toshiro Hitsugaya ordered directly. "I will report to the Captain-Commander personally. But until then, lock them up! Take them away immediately!"
After the vice-captains left, Toshiro turned his gaze to Gin Ichimaru and said in a cold voice, "You were just trying to kill Hinamori, weren't you?"
"What are you talking about, Captain Hitsugaya?" Gin Ichimaru narrowed his eyes and smiled. "I don't understand what you're saying." He subtly withdrew his right hand.
"Then I'll put my words here." Toshiro narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "If Hinamori gets hurt in any way, I will kill you!"
"Oh dear, how terrifying." Gin Ichimaru seemed completely unfazed by the threat, chuckling, "Then you'd better watch out. Don't let any bad guys get close to her, I won't give up." With that, he brushed past Toshiro's shoulder.
"I must say, this is quite a show." No one present noticed that on a nearby platform, two figures stood side-by-side. "Did you understand, Sister Hua?"
These two were none other than Mugetsu and Unohana Retsu. Because Mugetsu remembered this scene from the original story, she had specifically invited Unohana Retsu to come and enjoy it. At the same time, she wanted to assure him that what she had said was true.
"So this is... the power of Kyoka Suigetsu... complete hypnosis?" With the help of Mugetsu's Mangekyou Sharingan, Unohana Retsu temporarily released Kyoka Suigetsu from her control. Therefore, she saw a real-life version of Aizen's corpse. But it wasn't a corpse at all; it was simply a drawn Zanpakuto.
"Hmm." Wuyue breathed a sigh of relief and said, "I have to admit that the power of his Zanpakuto is indeed terrifying."
“No, compared to that, your abilities are far more terrifying.” Shaking her head, Retsu Unohana suddenly said, “You can even break through this kind of complete hypnosis, is there anything you can’t do?”
"Well, it's not really a solution," Wuyue smiled and said, "It's just temporary, restoring your distorted senses. The effects of 'Mirror Flower, Water Moon' are permanent. Even I can't completely correct it."
“It’s already quite remarkable.” Unohana Retsu sighed and said, “When all of us were being manipulated by Aizen, there was someone like you who was able to bring us out.”
"Oh, no need for flattery." Wuyue waved her hand and said, "So what should we do next? Are you planning to stand by and do nothing? If so, these guys will probably be in big trouble."
"Actually, I'm quite curious about what will happen next." Retsu Unohana tilted her head and said something chilling. "Besides, shouldn't you be more concerned about your friends than them? The captains have already been mobilized."
Chapter 0550 Rescue and Provocation
A special training space near Twin Phantom Hill.
Looking at Kurosaki Ichigo, who was slowly waking up, Wuyue smiled and said, "Oh, you're awake? How are you feeling?"
"My whole body aches." Ichigo Kurosaki struggled to sit up and said, "Did you bring me here?"
"Hmm, Yoruichi found you first." Mugetsu smiled, glancing at Yoruichi, who had already transformed into human form not far away. "Then, I received a notification from her."
"What...what did you say?" Kurosaki Ichigo seemed very surprised, staring incredulously at the purple-haired beauty not far away. "She...she's Yoruichi-san?"
"Hmm?" Wuyue raised an eyebrow and said, "There's no need to be so surprised. Haven't you already seen it once?"
"But I had no idea who she was back then!" Kurosaki Ichigo said helplessly, rubbing his forehead. "Never mind, how long was I unconscious?"
“Probably a whole day.” Wuyue shrugged and said, “But the injuries aren’t too serious. Of course, it’s also because you have this for protection.” As he spoke, he raised his hand and took out a mask covered in cracks.
"This, this is..." Kurosaki Ichigo suddenly remembered that when he fought Renji last time, it was also this mask that had protected him from harm. An ominous feeling welled up inside him.
"It seems you're quite familiar with it," Wuyue said meaningfully. "This thing does resemble the power of the Void."
"No, let's not talk about that now." Kurosaki Ichigo subconsciously avoided the question and said, "How did you bring me here? This place seems to be quite far from the ground." He glanced outside the cave, where it was clearly five or six hundred meters above the water.
"Heh heh, thanks to this." Yoruichi pulled a strange object from her clothes; it looked like a bat's wing. "As long as I carry it with me, I can easily..."
"Thank you!" Before she could finish speaking, Kurosaki Ichigo snatched the gadget away and expertly slipped it onto his hand. "I'm going to rescue Rukia first, we'll talk later." With that, he manipulated the gadget in his hand and flew away.
Wuyue shrugged and said, "Oh dear, they've gone."
"Just as you expected. I shouldn't have taken that thing out!" Yoruichi seemed to complain a little.
"Don't panic." Wuyue grinned and said, "I'll go and bring him back right now." Before she could finish speaking, she had already disappeared from the spot.
The Palace of Repentance stands before the four deep prisons.
Having already brought Rukia out, Shiba Ganju and Yamada Hanatarou were confronted by the figure of the Sixth Division Captain. The terrifying and immense spiritual pressure emanating from him caused the two to tremble violently, making it difficult for them to even stand.
Even so, Shiba Ganju forced himself to stand firm and gritted his teeth, saying, "A man of the Shiba family will never back down in the face of battle! Bastard!"
"I see. So you're from the Shiba family." Kuchiki Byakuya drew his sword expressionlessly and said, "In that case, I really feel bad for holding back earlier. You will all die here."
Scatter, Senbonzakura!
The blade gradually dissipated, turning into cherry blossom petals that enveloped the entire body of the rock vulture.
puff.
Blood splattered.
Shiba Ganju collapsed to his knees, covered in blood.
At this moment, Byakuya Kuchiki turned his gaze to Rukia and Hanatarou. Just as he was about to use the same trick again, someone grabbed his wrist.
"You've gone too far, Captain Kuchiki." Captain Jushiro Ukitake of the 13th Division said softly, "Releasing your Zanpakuto here is already a violation of the rules."
"The ban has been lifted," Kuchiki Byakuya said expressionlessly. "We can now attack these traveling monsters without any scruples."
"What? It's gotten that big already?" Ukitake Jushiro was completely astonished... But at that moment, everyone suddenly felt an unusual spiritual pressure.
Kurosaki Ichigo makes a grand entrance, gazing arrogantly at Byakuya. "Rukia, I'm here to save you. But first, we need to take care of this guy."
"Byakuya, who is that person? A Ryoka?" Ukitake Jushiro looked shocked.
"This is none of your business, Ukitake," Byakuya said calmly. "I will take care of him, and this will all be over soon." With that, he vanished from the spot in a flash.
Ding-dong.
A crisp sound.
Ichigo Kurosaki, wielding Zangetsu, blocked the attack. "I've seen through you! Byakuya!"
"Is that so?" Byakuya Kuchiki took a few steps back, narrowing his eyes. "Is this the basis for your arrogance? Then let me show you before you become complacent about your power. Even if you train for a thousand years, you will never be able to catch up with this gap." He lightly stroked the blade with his right hand, preparing to unleash his Zanpakuto.
But at that moment, wooden strips and branches suddenly emerged from the ground and wrapped around Byakuya's body.
call out.
A figure flashed and appeared in the 0.4 field.
"Yo, Rukia-chan, long time no see." Muzuki raised her right hand and greeted her with a smile, "I'm relieved to see that you haven't gotten any thinner."
"Kurosaki Mugetsu!" Byakuya Kuchiki's face finally showed a solemn expression, and his spiritual pressure suddenly surged forth. "You... dare to appear before me again?"
"Ha, you seem a bit too arrogant, young man." Wuyue scoffed, completely ignoring him, and flicked Kurosaki Ichigo's forehead lightly, knocking him unconscious. "Seriously, how can you fight him in your current state? But it's alright, just three days! After three days, I'll make him defeat you! Byakuya, you might as well wash your neck clean."
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