Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

What if everything this guy is doing is just a facade?

Although Naraku Sora is powerful and popular, Hirako Shinji is well aware that the more powerful someone is, the more dangerous they are.

If he harbors ill intentions, it will cause devastating damage to Soul Society and even the Three Realms.

Not to mention, this guy also has the extremely dangerous Aizen Sousuke by his side.

Even now, Shinji Hirako still doesn't dare to completely trust his vice-captain.

Even though the other party had already saved him once during the betrayal of his Zanpakuto.

Driven by the desire to save the world, Shinji Hirako never gave up his investigation into Aizen and even Naraku Sora.

Hard work pays off.

It wasn't until recently, shortly after the Hueco Mundo rescue operation ended, that he finally reaped the rewards.

Traces of crossing boundaries were discovered in a remote area of ​​the Fifth District.

It's not a conventional portal, but rather a kind of portal similar to a black cavity.

Although it cannot be proven that Aizen did it, Shinji Hirako has a strong urge that this matter is definitely related to Aizen.

Furthermore, during the chaos of Hell, Naraku Sora was taken away by the Menos Grande's exclusive ability, Reverse Membrane, and when he appeared in Hueco Mundo, he didn't have any obvious injuries.

All indications suggest that both Naraku Sora and Aizen have some kind of illicit connection with Hueco Mundo.

Perhaps Naraku Sora has already defected to Hueco Mundo and betrayed Soul Society.

Similar events have been recorded in the history of Soul Society.

Shinji Hirako originally intended to tell Yamamoto about his discovery.

Before he came, he had already given himself a pep talk several times.

After all, Yamamoto and Naraku Sora have a special relationship, and if he were to cover it up, there's not much he can do.

In the end, I decided to trust Captain-Commander Yamamoto's character.

However, when they arrived at the First Division's executive office, they were dumbfounded. Where was that old Captain-Commander?

"Why, why is he the acting captain?"

Chojiro Sasaki raised his gaze, glanced at Hirako Shinji who looked conflicted, and explained in a deep voice:

"Lord Genryusai has an important mission to attend to, so Captain Naraku will be in charge of the team affairs for the time being."

"Captain Pingzi, just say what you need to say. Don't delay the acting captain from handling team affairs."

Hirako Shinji's face turned a deep liver color.

What the hell can I say?

Who is standing here, bringing a complaint against me?

I went to Naraku to report that Aizen was acting strangely.

Even the captain of the 11th Division wouldn't do something so stupid, right?

Looking around Seireitei, who doesn't know that these two guys are so close they're practically inseparable?!

Despite inwardly grumbling, Hirako Shinji forced a smile and rummaged through his mind for one thing:

"It's the Demon Power Recovery Room. It was destroyed by the previous Hellish Sinner and has been unable to be rebuilt. I'd like to ask the Captain-Commander if there's any solution."

"Go to the Technology Development Bureau and find Mayuri Kurotsuchi or Kisuke Urahara. If they don't have time, find a kid named Akin."

Naraku Sora, without even looking up, said, "Just say it was my order."

Hirako Mako was startled.

He just said it casually, but he didn't expect that Naraku would actually be able to provide a solution.

After thinking for a few seconds, he nodded, turned and left the office.

Naraku Sora raised his eyes and watched Hirako Shinji's departing figure, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

This guy seems to be hiding something.

Forget it, I'm too lazy to think about it. Anyway, he's Sousuke's captain, so it has nothing to do with him.

"Vice Captain of the Sparrow Division, I'm going to deal with this matter first."

"You can handle the rest of the files for now. If you really can't manage, wait until I get back."

Naraku Sora stood up and stretched his body, which was almost asleep.

Handling team affairs is more tiring than fighting.

This can't go on; we need to come up with a solution immediately.

Chojiro looked closely and saw that the cover of the file read—

A proposal on how to handle the vacancy of the 10th Division Captain position.

Chapter 304 Even if I die, it's worth it.

The news that Naraku Sora had been appointed acting captain-commander spread like wildfire throughout the Seireitei, becoming the talk of the town that very afternoon, with almost every Gotei 13 soldier discussing the matter.

They cheered and frankly said that this was exactly how it should be, as Naraku Sora greatly admired the reckless style of Shinigami.

Yamamoto was old and frail, just as Naraku, the Captain-Commander, was about to overthrow his superiors and ascend to the throne.

Among these, the Central Prison and the Eleventh Division are representative examples.

Some of the more rational Death Gods, however, hold a pessimistic view of this.

In their view, although Lord Naraku is very strong, his personal abilities are relatively lacking. If he were to become the Captain-Commander, he might not even be able to handle the team's affairs properly.

In short, Seireitei is doomed.

Besides these, there are a very few people who enjoy themselves.

Eighth Division barracks.

Lisa Yadomaru, carrying the documents, entered the captain's office.

She never had any hope for her lazy captain.

As long as that guy stays in the barracks and doesn't go to the red-light district to drink and carouse, that's fine.

Surprisingly, when she opened the door, the scene before her eyes took her by surprise.

A figure wearing a hairpin and a floral haori is working at a desk, looking serious and focused.

Lisa Yadomaru rubbed her eyes hard, wondering if she was under some kind of illusion.

However, after rubbing his eyes, he was surprised to find that the scene in front of him had not changed at all.

She carefully placed the file on the table, reached out and rested her hand on the Zanpakuto at her waist, and tentatively asked in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Captain, blink if you're being threatened."

"?"

Kyoraku Shunsui looked up, staring blankly at his vice-captain.

After a moment of stunned silence, he grinned and said happily:

"Little Lisa, you've come at the right time. Quickly deliver these files to the First Division."

Lisa Yadomaru narrowed her eyes and gripped the hilt of her sword even tighter.

"Captain, are you alright?"

"How could that be? I'm incredibly strong. I just suddenly heard that my junior brother has taken on the role of acting captain."

Kyoraku Shunsui's eyes lit up, and he grinned broadly.

"As the senior brother, I can't be of much help, so I can only sort out all the old files that have been piling up in the team and send them to my junior brother as a gift."

Yadomaru Lisa: "..."

That sly, opportunistic attitude of kicking someone when they're down—that's definitely our captain.

Normally, dealing with a few team affairs files is like killing him, but upon hearing that it could bring misfortune to Nai Luokong, he took the initiative to get busy.

The bond between you fellow disciples is truly remarkable.

By the way, Captain, aren't you afraid of being punished by Lord Naraku?

Seemingly sensing Lisa Yadomaru's thoughts, Shunsui Kyoraku chuckled:

"Seeing that kid in such a mess, even if he dies, it'll be worth it!"

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"Lord Naraku, may I ask what brings you here?"

Inside an old mansion, Naraku Sora sat at a table.

Opposite him was a middle-aged man with an honest appearance.

His clothes were embroidered with a swirling pattern symbolizing his status, representing the collapse of the heavens.

Shiba Mokuya, an elder of the Shiba family, the current acting captain of the 10th Division, and the one who presided over the Heavenly Pillar Carriage ceremony.

He was forced into the role of acting team leader, a position he was completely compelled to fill.

With only mastering Shikai, Shiba Mokuka is simply not qualified to be a captain.

If the chaos in Hell hadn't suddenly broken out, he would still be holding onto his position as vice-captain, living a quiet and peaceful life.

However, an unexpected incident directly propelled him to the position of acting captain, putting him in direct contact with the most dangerous enemy.

However, due to insufficient strength, he almost lost his life at the hands of the culprit.

I didn't participate in the later rescue and reconstruction missions, which means I was willing but unable to do so.

"Of course, it's the position of captain of the 10th Division."

Naraku took a sip of tea and calmly put the teacup down.

As expected of one of the five most frugal noble families, the tea served to guests was even worse than that of the old man in the mountain.

Although I don't know much about this stuff, I can still compare the taste and other aspects.