The Alchemist in Bleach

"Abandon a pawn? Not at all, it's just not the right time yet. And here I am, aren't I?"

"Heh~" Tosen Kaname sneered. After so many years of imprisonment, the interrogation only took place at the very beginning. After that, he was basically put to rest, which gave him more time to think.

Sometimes, if you change your perspective or your circumstances, you can discover different results.

In the nearly one hundred years of reflection, Tosen Kaname finally understood his relationship with Aizen. He realized that he was merely a pawn in Aizen's game, a pawn that could be discarded at will.

Otherwise, with his ability to create illusions and illusions over the years, saving him would have been incredibly easy.

But Aizen didn't come for so long; he only came now.

The reason is simply this: value!

Before this, his identity in Soul Society had already been exposed. Even if he were rescued, he could only go to Las Noches, and Las Noches would not lack his combat power. Moreover, his existence would likely attract Tenshin Ichiro again.

The reason we've found him now is simply because we need his help with some operation. After all, he does possess captain-level combat strength.

"Now that I don't have my Zanpakuto, I'm not as strong as you think."

"It's alright, it's just a Zanpakuto. I've already gotten it for you. You just need to get yourself in the right state of mind."

"..." Tosen Kaname paused for a moment, then asked without refusing him, "What do I need to do?"

"You don't need to do anything, just stay by my side. I'll do it myself. I hope you won't take matters into your own hands like before. To be honest, I was quite angry that time!"

"...I understand." Sensing the fleeting killing intent, Tosen nodded silently. He had no choice but to bow his head when he was under someone else's roof. Who told him to be so weak?

"That's all for now. Take care and get yourself in a good state. I have something to do, so I'll be going now." With that, the person prepared to leave.

"May I ask a question?"

"Huh? What?" The person stopped and turned to look at Tosen Kaname.

"What is your purpose?" Tosen asked, puzzled.

Based on what he knew, this guy had absolutely no reason to be with Aizen. In terms of strength, there weren't many in Soul Society who could defeat him more than a hundred years ago. His Zanpakuto was indeed strange. In terms of status, he was also in a high position, only slightly inferior to the captain of the 13th Division.

Moreover, looking at his growth process, while it wasn't exactly smooth sailing, there weren't any major obstacles either. The key was that he was incredibly lucky, seizing the two most important turning points in his life and gaining power and influence respectively. There was absolutely no reason for him to follow Aizen.

It can't possibly be because of a woman, right?

"Purpose? Oh right, I don't think I've told you yet~ It's very simple. I climbed my way up from Rukongai to this position, not to be someone's dog. So I'm going to overthrow their rule, it's that simple." The newcomer smiled and turned to walk away.

"I am different from you. I don't have such lofty ideals. Status and power are what I pursue!"

As he watched his figure slowly disappear into the distance, Tosen fell into deep thought. Was he truly fighting for justice?

Aizen did many horrific things for his experiments. He wasn't even neutral, let alone righteous!

An utterly evil faction!

This guy, driven by his own ambition and desires, can hardly be called righteous.

So, is he really fighting for justice by colluding with these two guys?

Tosen had no answer in his heart. In the past, he could answer himself with certainty, but now, he was uncertain...

.......

"Tiancheng, you've finally arrived! Come quickly, save him!" Somewhere in the Worm's Nest, Linglan watched Tiancheng rush over, her brows relaxing slightly.

"What happened to him? He's badly injured." Tiancheng approached, squatted down in front of the injured man, and carefully examined his injuries.

"I don't know."

"Don't know?" Tiancheng looked at Linglan in surprise. This was the worm's nest, heavily guarded! So many prisoners were tortured, many were almost beaten to death, how could they not even know the reason?

"I don't know the specifics either. This is the reply from the Second Division, but..." Suzuran looked somewhat angry.

"but?"

"However, our people saw Tsunayo Tokishiro of the Zero Division walk out of here, so it's highly likely that he did it."

"Him? Why would he do this?" Tiancheng frowned, using his unique healing technique to generate a white substance as he asked.

"I think he doesn't need a reason to do something like this..."

"Tsk~ Arrogant nobles~" Tiancheng curled his lip, somewhat displeased.

“I think so too~ Nobles are all a bunch of troublesome guys!” Linglan also shrugged. On this point, she and Tiancheng agreed that nobles were all annoying!

Especially that guy surnamed Feiyun!!!

Seemingly sensing something different from Linglan's words, Tiancheng smiled faintly.

"I have a feeling that what you're saying and what I'm saying aren't the same thing~"

"Really? Anyway, I don't feel any difference. I'll focus on treatment!"

"Haha~ Don't worry, I'm busy, there's no rush~" Tiancheng smiled, paused for a moment, and stood up. "Okay."

After saying that, he reached into the white substance and pulled out a long white sword that instantly took shape. With a swing, the white substance softened again, forming chain blades that pierced through their bodies!

Suddenly, a horrifying scene unfolded: the wounded lying on the ground all turned into human-shaped fountains!

Huge amounts of blood gushed from their bodies!

Of course, along with the blood, their conceptualized injuries also flowed out.

Mimicry Shikai: Bloodthirsty Blade, a Kido developed by Tensei based on his Zanpakuto's abilities, allows him to activate his Zanpakuto's power even when he doesn't have one.

To be honest, it's amazing, but nobody really knows why he developed this kind of Kido, because what Shinigami doesn't carry a Zanpakuto?

However, despite the puzzle, this ability is not entirely useless. At least, it can be useful inside the worm's nest where weapons are not allowed.

"Your ability... is truly a villain's standard equipment~" Suzuran looked at this horrifying scene. Although it wasn't the first time she had seen it, she was still not quite used to it.

"Heh~ I'm the leader of the Rukongai gang, a villain by nature~" Tensei chuckled disdainfully.

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Chapter 337 Gentlemen, what do you crave? I crave monthly votes!

In the First Division Captain-Commander's office, Captain Unohana was looking at the documents in her hands with a serious expression.

"Eighty percent of the GD series has ceased operation... Tenshin Ichiro is unreachable... Tenshin Gekyou and Tenshin Chi's Zanpakuto worlds have all disappeared... Large areas of Kido runes have been discovered inside and outside the Seireitei..." After reading this, Captain Unohana looked up at the Captain-Commander with a complex expression.

Seeing this, the captain sighed.

"Judging from your expression, Ichiro really did all of this... including what happened to Rukia..."

The captain didn't speak, but just nodded silently; they knew Ichiro too well.

"Ichiro, why did he do that?" Chojiro Sasakibe, standing to the side, asked with a frown and a puzzled look.

"Because he hates tranquility, no, to be precise, he hates stagnant thought. In his view, thoughts without any clashes are boring and incapable of generating new knowledge, which he despises. Before, there were people like Yefune who communicated with him, but now..."

"Has the novelty worn off...?"

The captain looked helpless: "Yes, that kid is just that kind of 'fickle' person."

The captain didn't mention one more thing: Ichiro is different now than before. The old Ichiro, right here in this room, would hesitate to use the resurrection technique out of respect for life. But the current Ichiro…

The captain sighed. If she had been more resolute when faced with Ichiro's questioning, things might be different now...

The captain stared intently at the documents in his hand, silently making a decision: perhaps, it was time…

"Hmm?" As a comrade-in-arms for many years, the captain noticed a change in Captain Unohana's emotions. He frowned, opened his mouth as if to say something, but the words that came out were...

"Chōjōrō, go and fetch Shunsui."

"Yes."

……

Modern-Urahara Store

After treating Ichigo's injuries, Urahara sat down opposite Inoue, who had already woken up. Seeing her staring intently at the red card in her hand, he asked curiously, "What is this? It looks rather eerie."

"Ah~ Oh, it's nothing! I'm sorry for causing you trouble." Inoue realized what had happened, quickly put the card away, and bowed slightly to Urahara.

Seeing Inoue's somewhat flustered state, Urahara narrowed his eyes, but didn't ask any further questions about it.

"How are you feeling? Do you need any further treatment?"

"Thank you, but no need, I feel like I'm recovering well."

"That's good." Urahara smiled, abandoning his idea of ​​asking about her abilities.

Currently, he is prepared to go head-to-head with Ichiro.

"Humph~"

At that moment, Kurosaki Ichigo, who was lying to the side, groaned and slowly woke up.

"Kurosaki-san!"

"Thump thump~"

Urahara stared blankly at Inoue, who had instantly pounced on Ichigo Kurosaki's side, a meaningful smile appearing on his face. He straightened his hat, which had been tilted by the breeze, unfolded his fan, and got up to walk towards Ichigo.

"Yo~ Kurosaki-kun, you're awake?"

"Hmph~ Where's Inoue?" Ichigo asked Urahara as he struggled to get out of bed despite the excruciating pain.

Urahara pointed to Inoue next to Ichigo, not surprised at all, as everyone knows that Shinigami do not need to see.

"Kurosaki-kun, I'm fine. How are you feeling? Are you alright?"

"Phew~ That's good, you're alright, ouch~" As soon as he relaxed, Ichigo felt a sharp pain!

"Kurosaki-kun!" Upon seeing this, Ino's expression changed, and she hurriedly stretched out her hands, softly shouting, "Double Heaven Shield - I refuse!"

Two beams of light flew out from the hairpin above the well, crossed over the body of the guard, and pulled open a golden film that enveloped him.

Within the golden membrane, Ichigo's injuries were rapidly healing, or rather, disappearing...

'This is... a rejection from all things? It really has this ability? Is this girl special, or has the research been successfully completed?'

The fan slightly obscured the lower half of his face, and the shadow cast by the brim of his hat made it impossible for anyone to see what Urahara was thinking.

"This is..." Ichigo, inside the light membrane, felt this familiar sensation and stared blankly at Inoue, whose face was full of anxiety.

'You saved them again? Is this what I meant by protecting them?'

"So, why don't you go protect them yourself? Why are you begging me? Is this what you call protection? Is this the meaning of your existence? Is this how you, Kurosaki Ichigo, protect others? It's laughable~ Before spouting nonsense, think about what you've actually done, you little Ichigo who hasn't grown at all~"