The Alchemist in Bleach

"Crack?" Mayuri Kurotsuchi's lips curled into a disdainful smile. "My talent far surpasses that guy's. Merely cracking it? Are you insulting me?"

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Chapter 364 Seizing the Sacred Script?

'This guy's gone mad!'

Toshiro and Ikkaku exchanged a glance, thinking the same thing at the same time.

"That guy" undoubtedly refers to Ichiro, and beyond Ichiro...

Honestly, they thought it was impossible!

Especially in scientific research!

In Soul Society, if you research a technology with a significant impact, you'll receive an invitation from the Zero Division, and Ichiro's research is often groundbreaking...

The technology that can be publicly exposed is enough to get him in there five times already!

Not to mention those things that can't be exposed, such as spiritual pressure drugs, airborne loops, etc.

On the other hand, what about Mayuri Kurotsuchi?

There's nothing there...

He did indeed have many amazing inventions, such as the artificial Shinigami Nemu and the modified Zanpakuto, but unfortunately, Ichiro could also do these, and even better!

Therefore, in many people's eyes, Mayuri Kurotsuchi was the least capable of the five founders of the Technology Development Bureau, and more like a lucky one...

After all, aside from the defector Kisuke Urahara, the other three are Ichiro, whose reputation as the "Hand of God" has spread throughout the entire Soul Society; Kiryu Hikifune received an invitation from the Zero Division because of his "temporary soul" technique; and Shutara Senjumaru also received an invitation because of his Shinigami uniform.

There's only Mayuri Kurotsuchi, nothing else...

Of course, this is only Mayuri Kurotsuchi in the eyes of most people. It's not only groundbreaking inventions that count as achievements. Mayuri Kurotsuchi's abilities are still very strong, and they are well aware of this.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi is now almost as good as Shutara Senjumaru and Kiryu Hikifune, but compared to Ichiro...

.......

After Mayuri Kurotsuchi and Nemu Kurotsuchi separated from Toshiro and the others, they quickly returned to the laboratory. First, they imprisoned the unconscious Lloyd, and then injected him with the antidote.

He was different from the Sternritter. Mayuri Kurotsuchi's arrogance was often just on the surface; he always had several backup plans in hand, ensuring he was never at risk!

Therefore, after imprisoning Lloyd, he was able to deal with the Star Seal that sealed Toshiro's Bankai, or rather, his mimicry Bankai.

Unlike Ichiro, Mayuri Kurotsuchi prefers to strike first rather than play defensively when dealing with stars!

He admitted that responding with a comprehensive strategy like Ichiro's would be more prudent, but passively taking the hits would be far too boring.

He is Mayuri Kurotsuchi!

We must prove it to the world!

He's better than Tenshin Ichiro!

He is the Grim Reaper with the greatest research talent!

So he chose a path completely different from Ichiro's; he wanted to break the Star Signet and even completely reverse it!

Take over the Star Seal's abilities!

From the information shown by the Fourth Division, they learned that the Sternritter's strength, in addition to their spiritual pressure, also stemmed from their special ability, the Holy Script.

Of all the sacred scripts observed so far, none are weak!

This gave Mayuri Kurotsuchi an idea: since the Sternritter could use the Star Sign to seize their power, could they also seize the Sternritter's Holy Script?

To be honest, without the Holy Script, the so-called Sternritter is nothing special.

Furthermore, if he accomplished something that even Tenshin Ichiro couldn't do, doesn't that mean he's more outstanding than Tenshin Ichiro?

Once this idea appeared, it took deep root in his heart and he couldn't get rid of it!

From then on, he abandoned all his affairs and devoted himself to studying this thing. But as Ichiro said when he discussed it with them, the essence of the Star Sign ability is a simulation of Yhwach's ability, or even simply a division of Yhwach's ability.

Taking over Bankai involves the realm of soul division, and it's done without injury and remotely. This is extremely difficult!

Therefore, after much discussion, they ultimately had to abandon the idea.

only.......

Mayuri Kurotsuchi refused to believe this superstition!

He didn't believe there was anything in this world that he couldn't overcome!

As it turns out...

Maybe not!

This thing succeeded, or rather, it succeeded halfway!

Combining the technical expertise accumulated over hundreds of years by Ichiro, Urahara, Senjumaru, Hikifune, and his colleagues at the Technology Development Bureau, he successfully created the tool that could steal Bankai and Shikai—the Lure-Killing Dagger!

The conditions are quite demanding; the dagger must injure the opponent. Nevertheless, this is still a huge breakthrough. However, it is still unknown whether it can seize the sacred script, and it requires injuring the opponent, which is still somewhat inferior to the Star Chapter.

Therefore, when he discovered Yhwach, the progenitor of the Quincy who was secretly following Ichigo Kurosaki, he immediately informed Toshiro and Ikkaku in secret.

That's why Ikkaku was instantly defeated by Renji in one move when he activated his Bankai. Otherwise, even if his Bankai required a lot of charging, it wouldn't have been so absurd that he was instantly defeated by Renji.

Similarly, Toshiro didn't use his full strength either. If he had, Renji and Ichigo would definitely not have fared well against him!

With an uncontrollable smile on his face, Mayuri Kurotsuchi gently placed the Star Emblem on the lab table. Fortunately, the remaining steps were important but not very precise; otherwise, he estimated he would have needed to rest more to calm his excitement. After all, this was the moment when he was about to surpass Tenshin Ichiro!

After placing the Star Emblem on the testing platform, Mayuri eagerly activated its analysis function. Soon, the platform's blue light shone on Mayuri and Nemu's faces, and along with it, the Star Emblem's data appeared before their eyes...

"Sparashi~~~ Hahahaha~ Tenshin Ichiro~~~"

In the laboratory, Nemu stood calmly behind the frenzied Mayuri, quietly watching him analyze data, occasionally handing him some tools, while turning the laboratory's shielding function to the maximum to prevent Mayuri's laughter from getting out.

The public opinion has finally been salvaged a little; it can't afford to drop again...

........

Meanwhile, after the meeting, Byakuya and Soi Fon, with the help of the Second Division's intelligence system, quickly caught up with Tensei Shiro and Tosen Kaname.

This is a loophole in the Tiancheng Project!

The Second Division's intelligence system is top secret. He only knows that such a system exists and that it is controlled by the Central 46th Bureau. It can only be activated with the permission of the Central 46th Bureau. Even if it is activated without authorization, the Central 46th Bureau will issue a warning.

What he didn't know was that when this system was initially set up, two sets were actually made!

One set is overseen by multiple forces, while the other is completely controlled by the Shihouin family!

Of course, this intelligence system, which is completely controlled by the Shihōin family, only monitors public areas and completely bypasses the secret locations of various organizations.

Therefore, Aizen and his group, who only tampered with the system on the surface, can be said to have been completely exposed to Shihouin's sight!

Looking at Tensei Shiro not far away, Byakuya's eyes flashed with a strong killing intent. Just as he was about to make a move, a young boy suddenly appeared and stopped the two of them.

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Chapter 365 Failure at the Last Minute

"Yushiro? What are you doing here?"

"Master!" Soi Fon bowed respectfully and then stood aside.

The one who stopped them was the current head of the Shihōin family, Shihōin Yūshirō, Yoruichi's younger brother.

Yushiro nodded to Soi Fon, who was standing to the side, without saying anything more. No matter how good their relationship was in private, he was now acting as the head of the family, so he couldn't be too casual.

"The Worm's Nest has always been under the protection of our Shihōin family. As the head of the family, I am responsible for its invasion. Moreover, the Tenshin family and the Bee family are related by marriage. I cannot pretend I didn't see this happening!"

As he spoke, a murderous glint flashed in Yushiro's eyes!

The marriage alliance between the Bee family and the Tenshin family was closer than that between the Kuchiki family and the Tenshin family. After all, even if the girl from the Tenshin family was a bit vain, she was at least genuinely in love with him. Moreover, Ichiro had not yet risen to prominence at that time, so their relationship was more genuine than that of the Tenshin family and the Kuchiki family.

Naturally, this only fueled their anger.

Well, if Kuchiki Ginrin hadn't died...

"Let's do it together."

"Hmm." Yu Shiro nodded, and then in the next instant, the three of them disappeared from the spot.

The next instant, the three of them appeared directly in front of Tensei and Tosen.

Tosen's right hand instinctively pressed against his Zanpakuto, his eyes somewhat solemn, while Tensei wore a helpless expression.

Although he was unaware that the Shihouin family had a second intelligence system, he didn't actually believe they could leave Seireitei safely.

The Seireitei was already on high alert, so finding them shouldn't have been difficult. What he didn't expect was that they would arrive so quickly...

Immediately afterwards, Tiancheng glanced regretfully at Dongxian, and then without any hesitation, activated the golden rune on his right wrist!

The next moment, the sky suddenly tore open, and a golden curtain of light fell, enveloping Tiancheng—yes, it only covered Tiancheng!

Dongxian stared in astonishment at Tiancheng, who was slowly floating upwards in the golden membrane. "Have you forgotten that you have a teammate?"

"Anti-film, huh? Naive fellow~" Upon seeing this, Yushiro snorted and a flame ignited in his hand.

Long ago, the Seireitei was already on guard against Las Noches, so there's no reason why they wouldn't be on guard against the invincible defensive skill that almost all Hollows possess—the Anti-Membrane.

However, before he and Byakuya could break through the barrier, Kaname Tosen outside the barrier suddenly underwent a strange change!

"Ugh~"

While Tosen was still in a daze, his eyes suddenly widened, and he covered his mouth tightly, trying to block something out.

However, how can this be stopped...?

Large amounts of white liquid gushed from Dongxian Yao's mouth, nose, ears, and eyes, quickly enveloping his entire body!

"Etherealization... Heavenly Perfection! You!!! Roar!!!"

Before Tosen could finish speaking, the changes in his body, which was mostly covered by white liquid, suddenly accelerated. With a surge of evil and violent spiritual pressure, Tosen completely transformed into an insect-like Hollow, losing all reason!

"Heh~ Haven't you always wanted to regain your eyesight? I'll grant your wish. You should thank me properly. Finally, good luck~" Tensei chuckled as he looked at Tosen Kaname, who had transformed into a Hollow and gone berserk. Although he was a little disappointed that he couldn't turn him into a dead beast, there was nothing he could do. Who told Byakuya and the others to arrive so quickly?

"This is one of the gifts I'm giving you, you're welcome, haha~" Tiancheng said with a smile, slowly drifting towards the crack in the sky, extremely arrogant!

"presumptuous!"

Suddenly, a deep voice rang out, and at the same time, a blazing slash that blotted out the sky flew out from the first squad and struck the golden anti-membrane directly!