Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

"The Spirit King's Palace, where the Spirit King resides?"

Naraku Sora grinned and repeated Senjumaru's words in their entirety, briefly mentioning Yamamoto's analysis as well.

In short, we have no choice but to go.

This was a decree personally issued by the Soul King, not a decision made on a whim by some member of the Zero Division.

If I were to stay in Soul Society by force, it would be hard to guarantee that a burly monk wouldn't come knocking on my door in the middle of the night.

For Hyonshube Ichibei, who considered guarding the Soul King his sole duty, the Soul King's orders were absolutely not to be disobeyed.

When that time really comes, even Yamamoto won't be able to protect him.

After hearing the description, Aizen frowned and his face darkened.

Although after the downfall of the Tsunayo family, he went to the Great Spirit Book Corridor many times to look up various materials related to the Soul King, and even looked at some information about the Zero Division.

But the more I look at it, the more I feel that the three members of the Zero Division, especially their leader Hyosube Ichibei, are extremely dangerous.

A single misstep could result in being completely destroyed.

Especially when a reckless person has no idea what restraint and caution mean.

After a moment's thought, Aizen raised his head, his gaze intense, and said earnestly:

"I also need to go."

Nai Luo Kong: "?"

Chapter 186 This time it's safe.

"Aizen, are you conscious?"

Seeing that Aizen didn't seem to be joking, Naraku Sora couldn't help but feel like he'd screwed a cat.

What does "I want to go too" mean?

You don't really think that's some kind of place for playing house, do you?

The Spirit King's Palace is not like Hueco Mundo, where there are only a few big cats and small cats. You and I, brothers, can just sweep through it.

Those old fogies in Squad Zero, just pick any one of them and we'd have a run for our money.

Not to mention there's a living fossil that existed millions of years ago.

Aizen remained calm and said without changing his expression, "I am very clear-headed and know exactly what I am saying."

"Hiss, Sousuke, it's not that I don't want you to go, it's just that your status isn't really suitable for you to go."

Naraku Sora looked conflicted, trying to find a perfect excuse to reject the request.

He can't exactly say that you have a hidden evil in your personality, and that once the Zero Division discovers it, you're doomed, right?

However, strictly speaking, Aizen seems to have only conducted some research on forbidden matters.

For example, dissecting the traitorous Captain Death, experimenting with the limits of the soul, analyzing the power of hell...

Although in the eyes of others, it was already considered heretical and heinous.

But if we really calculate it according to the laws of Soul Society, even all of them combined are not as serious as the massacre of the Tsunayashiro family.

Looking at it this way, it seems the real evil isn't Aizen, but rather that guy, Sora?!

Naraku Sora's pupils dilated, and then he became even more conflicted.

If this trip is about being purged, then Aizen absolutely cannot be allowed to go with us.

He is alone, so what is there to fear if he dies?

If we were to involve the adopted son as well, it would be too much of a loss.

Aizen: "..."

Although this guy didn't say anything, judging from his shifty eyes, he definitely wasn't up to anything good.

Make a note of this first, and settle accounts with him when we return from the Spirit King's Palace.

"Haha, Sousuke, it's not that I didn't want to take you, it's just that we left in too much of a hurry and didn't have time to report the details to the Spirit King Palace. You know that's the Upper Realm after all, and communication there is very troublesome..."

In the midst of the chaos, Naraku Sora finally came up with a suitable reason.

Aizen remained unfazed: "It's alright. Just take me to see Shutara Senjumaru, and I'll explain it to her personally."

"If it really doesn't work, then forget it."

Naraku's expression became even more conflicted.

Actually, he didn't know if they could add standing tickets on the spot. If they agreed, then he would be out of luck.

Although he didn't know exactly why, his intuition told him that Aizen would be in even greater danger than him if he went to the Soul King Palace.

Subconsciously, he didn't want his best friend to go on the adventure with him.

I shouldn't have said it if I had known.

I should have bragged to Aizen after I got back.

unwise.

Seemingly sensing someone's thoughts, Aizen said lightly:

"If you didn't discuss such a serious matter with me beforehand, it can only prove that there's a rift in the trust between us."

"The consequences at that time may be even more serious."

Nai Luokong: "..."

When did you learn mind reading?

"There is no such outrageous ability as mind reading."

Aizen calmly explained:

"Even Muramasa of Xianghe can only read other people's memories."

"I don't need that ability to guess what you're thinking."

Nai Luo Kong: "?"

……

……

Inside the laboratory, Senjumaru looked in surprise at the kind, polite, and elegant young man in front of him.

She had a deep impression of Aizen.

In addition to his remarkable spiritual talent, he also possesses exceptional research abilities, often working with Mayuri Kurotsuchi and others to study various inventions and technologies.

Even the renovation of the barracks was based on blueprints provided by Aizen.

but.

Even someone as intelligent as her still couldn't quite understand how Aizen and her foolish son had gotten along so well, despite their completely opposite personalities.

Is this what they call complementarity?

“Miss Shutara, this is how it is. It was Naraku’s unintentional boasting that made me aware of an opportunity to visit the Spirit King’s Palace.”

Aizen's expression was very kind, like an innocent boy who was harmless to humans and animals.

“I think this might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which is why I’m making such an offensive request.”

"I hope Miss Shutara can understand."

Her scrutinizing gaze swept over the two of them, but she happened to notice that Naraku Sora, standing behind them, was desperately trying to wink at her, his eyelids practically flapping in the wind.

Shutara Senjumaru's lips curved into a beautiful smile, as if he had discovered something interesting.

"This is not something I can decide."

"Whether we can go to the Spirit King Palace or not, we need to ask the leader of the Zero Division for details."

Upon hearing this, Naraku's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was finally at ease.

It is said that there are seventy-two layers of solid barriers between the Soul Society and the Soul King Palace, making the distance ridiculously far. Ordinary methods of communication would take three days and three nights to transmit.

That's it now.

Then, he saw Senjumaru operate the device behind him, and soon a deep and powerful voice came out.

"Great Oori-no-kami, is there anything urgent?"

"That's right." Shutara Senjumaru repeated Aizen's request.

Silence fell on the other end of the microphone.

A moment later, a hearty laugh rang out: "Haha, another junior Shinigami who admires the Soul King Palace, Aizen Sousuke, quite a nice name."

"For the sake of the name, I agree!"

Nai Luo Kong: "?"

What a crude way of giving approval!

Aizen also fell silent. He hadn't expected that the first thing to be recognized was not his personal ability, but rather a seemingly ordinary name.

However, considering that the other party is Hyosube Ichibei, who named everything in Soul Society, such recognition is quite reasonable.

"That guy thinks highly of you, Mr. Aizen," Senjumaru said approvingly.

Perhaps because she loved everything about Nairobi, she also found Nairobi's friends quite agreeable.

"Don't forget to meet at Shiba's house on that day."

After saying that, Senjumaru kicked the two out of the laboratory.

……

……

Sixth District, the aristocratic district.

Unlike the other four low-key noble families, the Shiba family's residence, though it looked a bit dilapidated, was extremely distinctive in style.

In front of the ancient mansion, a huge stone monument stands tall into the clouds, with the bright characters "Shiba" seemingly afraid that others would not know that this is the residence of the Shiba family, one of the five great noble families.