The Alchemist in Bleach

With a deep sigh, Rangiku turned and left. Facing a group of overrated people, as an ordinary genius, she felt immense pressure...

(Note: In the original work, Rangiku's soul was completed by Gin using his own soul, so the incomplete part is Gin's. Gin only did this to avenge Rangiku, so the one who is implicated is Gin.)

This was the first scene everyone saw: three Bankai, one of which was a Ryuka, and the Shinigami, Kantai Collection, and Kenpo were all one entity...

This inevitably reminded them of the genius who defected over a hundred years ago, and who also happened to be in Karakura Town...

However, these are nothing compared to the second act.

Has this world gone mad?

Seeing the scene on screen, all the team captains simultaneously had this thought in their minds...

In a corner of the Seireitei, Sasakibe Nagajiro, the vice-captain of the First Division, lay on the ground covered in blood, barely alive. Opposite him stood Inoue, holding a long sword and with a cold expression.

Obviously, Inoue ran into Chojiro Sasaki as soon as she landed, and a battle ensued, which she won.

It's worth mentioning that Chojiro Sasakibe did not act in this battle, or rather, he did not act entirely.

Initially, out of professional instinct, he did want to play Inoue. This incident was also very complicated, and he didn't want to get involved unless necessary. However, as the vice-captain of the First Division, he couldn't just sit idly by.

Therefore, losing and being eliminated became the best option, but...

Inoue's power far exceeded his imagination!

The fight hadn't been going on for long when he couldn't keep up the act anymore, started fighting seriously, and then he lost...

He used almost all his strength, except for his Bankai!

But he still lost, and lost completely. It wasn't that he was holding back and didn't want to use Bankai, but Inoue's continuous slashes made it impossible for him to find an opportunity to use Bankai!

"Ha~ This sword technique... and this kind of healing method..." Chojiro weakly got up from the ground, half-kneeling, one eye closed due to the blood on his forehead, the other eye filled with a complicated expression, "Infinite Trials... are you Ichiro's disciple?"

"..." Inoue was speechless. She was numb and had nothing to say. This was a hidden loneliness!

From Urahara Store until now, everyone she's met who has any connection to the Seireitei knows Ichiro and the Infinite Trials...

What's the point of letting her hide it?

However, through this, Inoue also gained a general understanding that Ichiro's status in Seireitei was indeed very high!

"Heh~ He told you not to say it, right?"

"..."

"I lost, I admit defeat wholeheartedly... Little girl, how long have you been training?" Chojiro barely managed to get up from the ground, then leaned against a wall and placed his Zanpakuto beside him.

"More than ten days."

"..."

This time, Chojiro fell silent. He could be crippled in just over ten days. If she were given a few more days, what would happen?

"Is this the Infinite Trial?" Chojiro said with a wry smile, expressing his admiration for both Ichiro and Inoue.

The Infinite Trials are not something that ordinary people can withstand, and the Infinite Trials are not omnipotent either; there are some things that it cannot change, such as swordsmanship!

It depends on talent; otherwise, Ichiro would have mastered swordsmanship long ago.

Clearly, Inoue possesses this talent, which is perhaps why Ichiro valued her. Such terrifying swordsmanship is rare, and perhaps the glory of Yachiru will be revived in her.

Thinking of this, Chojiro smiled and asked, "What's your name?"

"Inoue Orihime".

"Inoue Orihime? Very well, I'll remember you. Now go. Remember, with such swordsmanship, never lose to anyone again!"

"???" Inoue looked at Chojiro with a puzzled expression. Whose side are you on?

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Chapter 361 Team Thirteen Begins Operation

"Thank you~" Although she was puzzled as to why Chojiro, who was currently her enemy, would be so friendly to her, Inoue still politely returned the greeting. At the same time, she waved her hand and cast the Double Heavenly Shield on Chojiro, slightly healing his injuries. After his injuries were mostly healed, she turned and quickly left.

Chojiro, with great composure, did not take the opportunity to attack. Instead, he stared blankly at Inoue's back, who seemed to have suddenly changed. Was this... the aftereffect of the Infinite Trials?

That thing is definitely not something a human could come up with!

It's not something a human could accomplish!

……

In the conference room, after a brief silence, everyone turned to look at Captain Unohana. That swordsmanship, that fighting style of healing while fighting, was undoubtedly the work of Unohana!

The former is still uncertain. After all, while it's rare for sword styles to be similar, it's not impossible. Captain Unohana is proficient in too many sword styles, which greatly increases the probability of a staged accident.

but!

She's very good at healing herself during battle!

In particular, by treating local injuries, one can keep their combat condition at its best at all times!

She may not be the first or only Grim Reaper to use Resurrection to heal herself in battle, but she is definitely the strongest in maintaining her combat readiness!

In Inoue's self-healing methods during his battle with Chojiro Sasaki were at least 90% similar to those of Captain Unohana, if not exactly the same.

Captain Unohana remained silent, observing Inoue's almost frenzied expression during the battle for a while, and came to the same conclusion as Chojiro Sasakibe.

"She must have gone through Ichiro's endless trials."

Everyone looked on with understanding. Infinite Trials, then there's no problem.

"Even after undergoing endless trials, his swordsmanship talent is still terrifying!" Ukitake exclaimed, watching Inoue casually display various sword techniques during the battle.

Apart from Captain Unohana and Kenpachi, everyone else nodded in agreement. Captain Unohana felt that she seemed to have seen Inoue's current state in Ichiro, but she didn't know why, and upon closer thought, she couldn't quite place it...

But one thing she was certain of was that this was definitely not a matter of swordsmanship!

Some things can't be accomplished simply by having talent; they also require a long period of time.

As for Kenpachi...

His eyes held no doubt or emotion, only a burning fighting spirit!

"Since it was Captain Tenshin's arrangement, let's put this matter aside for now." Shunsui pressed his right hand down to quiet everyone down. If Ichiro had taught Inoue Kido or other skills, Shunsui really wouldn't feel at ease, after all, Ichiro was known for his unpredictable nature.

But if it's swordsmanship, then that's a different story...

Shunsui glanced at Captain Unohana and nodded slightly. Ichiro was known for his eccentricities, but he was also known for his respect for Captain Unohana. Whenever Captain Unohana was involved, it meant that his decision had been carefully considered.

Therefore, Shunsui looked directly at Shiba Kaien. With Inoue Orihime's matter resolved, it was time to discuss another matter...

"Captain Shiba, could you explain this?" Shunsui waved his hand, canceling the battle footage of Ichigo and Inoue, and instead showing several new pictures. These pictures clearly showed Kaien's younger sister and brother, Shiba Kukaku and Shiba Ganju, as well as Ichigo, who was protected by a shield with the Shiba clan crest.

They all know what this is; it's a Spirit Orb Core. In recent years, with the help of the Technology Development Bureau, it has been updated many times, so they can basically tell it at a glance.

Although the presence or absence of a clan crest does not affect its power, this thing is extremely important to nobles. Only members of the Shiba clan can use it. The protective shields of the other invaders were completely blank, with nothing on them, except for Kukaku and Ganju.

Haiyan smiled, took a small step forward, and walked to the center. Facing everyone's gaze, Haiyan remained calm and composed, and began to talk nonsense with a straight face.

"To be honest, I don't know either."

Everyone: ......

As the clan leader, if you don't speak up, who would dare to make a move? You're kidding me.

"I guess it's that blond guy. I remember, his name is Kurosaki Ichigo, right?" Haiyan asked Chunshui.

Chunshui looked deeply at Haiyan and nodded: "That's right, is there a problem?"

"No, I just wanted to ask for his name." Haiyan smiled, then continued, "Don't you think he looks a lot like me?"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that it was true. They hadn't noticed before, but now that they looked closely, the two were almost identical except for their hair color.

"Could it be... that he is your illegitimate son?" Kenpachi looked at Kaien curiously, a fighting spirit flashing in his eyes. If there was such a relationship, would it be easier to arrange a duel?

"..." Kaien looked at Kenpachi speechlessly, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm a married man!"

That's why I said it was an illegitimate child~

"..."

"Thump! Silence!" Seeing that the topic was veering off course, the captain slammed his foot on the floor and looked at Haiyan. "Continue."

Haiyan nodded and continued, "Do you still remember my uncle, Shiba Isshin, the captain of the 10th Division who went missing more than ten years ago?"

"You mean..." Chunshui paused for a moment, then suddenly frowned. He suddenly realized that the timing seemed to match up as well?

“That’s right. Based on my deduction, he should be Uncle Yixin’s son. This would explain his immense power. And only in this way would my younger brother and sister assist him. Rest assured, this is their personal action and has nothing to do with the Shiba family! Please show no mercy when arresting him!”

Spring Water: ......

It has nothing to do with you? Do you think I believe that?

Shunsui nodded and let the matter drop. He said that he did not want to hold anyone accountable, nor could he. Although the Shiba family was no longer a top-tier noble family, a fallen camel is still bigger than a horse. The interests involved were not something he could touch, unless Byakuya's plan to him succeeded!

But in that case, the Shiba family would be allies, and there would be even less need to target them.

Therefore, Chunshui's actions were merely to gather a general understanding of the intelligence in order to better plan his actions.

After understanding the situation, Shunsui stroked his chin, and after summarizing all the information at hand, he looked at Byakuya first: "Captain Kuchiki, you and Captain Soi Fon will be working together on this mission. The targets are Tensei Shiro and Tosen Kaname. Other matters can be put aside for now. If there is any need, our Squad 13 will provide full assistance!"

When Tensei Shiro was mentioned, a cold glint flashed in Byakuya's eyes. He nodded slightly and did not refuse Shunsui's kindness. Firstly, they would be closer partners or allies in the future. Secondly, judging from the power that Tensei Shiro currently possessed, he and Soi Fon alone might not be able to keep him here!

Not to mention that guy has been biding his time in the Seireitei for so many years, he must have planned his escape route in advance.

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Chapter 362 Ichigo: Am I a second-generation dead and a second-generation annihilator? What about the Hollows?

"Captain Unohana, your Fourth Division should proceed to various locations to treat the wounded as previously simulated. Also, although the chances are slim, I suggest you check with the Tenshin family to see if they have any remaining body tissue, even just a part, which could help revive Captain Tenshin later."

"Understood." Captain Unohana nodded in agreement.

"Captain Shiba, is it alright if your 10th Division quells the Ryoka's disturbance?"

"Understood, I won't go easy on them just because they're my younger siblings~" Haiyan smiled.

Shunsui gave Shiba Kaien a deep look, then turned to the other captains, his expression slightly serious: "All other captains, stand by! No one, without prior notice, may move out! No one may use Bankai without authorization! No one may use Mimic Shikai without authorization! No one may use Mimic Zanpakuto Bankai Mode without authorization! No one may use Fullbring equipment without authorization! No one may discuss any matters related to the operation outside the designated area!"

Chunshui's six consecutive "must not" made everyone's expressions serious. Was this turmoil really caused by those guys' interference?

……