Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

At the same time, this fighting style can also hone one's skills.

After the war, Kuchiki Kyoga was pleasantly surprised to find that his connection with Muramasa had become even closer.

The only flaw was that the way Muramasa looked at him always carried a strange sadness, as if he had lost something.

Kuchiki Hibiki voiced his doubts, but Muramasa simply shook his head and said nothing.

He didn't think much of it and turned back to the battlefield.

There's still a lot of finishing work to be done. Once he's done that, he wants to return to Seireitei and share his gains with Naraku Sora.

News of the victory in the war against the rebellious Grim Reaper quickly reached Seireitei.

First Squad Headquarters, Executive Office.

Yamamoto looked at Kuchiki Hibiki, who was standing not far away, with some surprise, and once again gained a clear understanding of his abilities.

I thought this war would end hastily like the previous ones, but unexpectedly, Kuchiki Hibiki managed to annihilate the enemy forces even after the enemy had learned of the intelligence.

Could it be that Muramasa's Bankai is now able to ignore those secret techniques that shut down the mind?

Thinking of this, Yamamoto's expression became more serious.

Kuchiki Hibiki also looked at the old man in front of him with a strange expression.

He remembered that not long after he left Seireitei, the Captain-Commander seemed to have changed his appearance.

How come that waist-length beard is now only half a beard?

"Xianghe, I have a question for you."

Yamamoto noticed the young man's gaze and, somewhat annoyed, pulled his haori closer to him.

"How did you deal with Akao Retsu?"

Kuchiki Hibiki grinned and recounted the entire battle in detail.

Yamamoto's expression was initially very serious, but as he continued his narration, he almost lost control of his facial expression.

What does it mean to rely entirely on Naraku?

What does it mean to decide the course of a war by burning down a farm with a volcano?

"I roughly understand."

Seeing Kuchiki Hibiki's excited expression, Yamamoto sighed softly, suddenly understanding why Kuchiki Ginrei had been in a bad mood these past few days.

A perfectly respectable and refined son-in-law, a rising star in the Soul Society, and the future pillar of the Kuchiki family, was somehow led astray by someone.

If it were him, he would probably have already grabbed a knife and chopped that bastard up.

"okay."

Yamamoto waved his hand helplessly, "Send all those prisoners to the Shin-O prison first."

"Yes, Captain!"

Kuchiki Hibiki left excitedly, eager to share his spoils of the war with his friend.

……

……

Deep within the noble street.

At the end of the road, the majestic mansion lay coiled like a sleeping behemoth.

In the quiet study, several figures gathered, the atmosphere oppressive and heavy, like the night before a storm.

"The entire Moriyama family was wiped out. Various chaotic spiritual particles remained at the scene, making it impossible to determine the identities of those who fought. Takeda Satoru disappeared without a trace, leaving no clues whatsoever."

"Akao Retsu was defeated by Kuchiki Hiyori and has now been escorted back to Seireitei."

The elderly man sitting behind the table tapped lightly on the armrest, his brow slightly furrowed, his deep voice echoing in the room:

"In less than a month, our faction's strength has been greatly reduced."

"Does anyone have any solutions?"

Chapter 88 What do you yearn for?

The study was deathly silent. Everyone looked at each other, their eyes revealing their embarrassment and helplessness.

It's easy to say, but if it were to be put into practice, who knows how much of a price would have to be paid.

As a lower-ranking noble family, the Moriyama family not only had the support of Tsunayoshi, one of the five great noble families, but also cultivated a Shinigami of the Seat Official level.

In terms of family power alone, they are by no means inferior to any lower-ranking noble.

Yet even such a force met a tragic end, with all its members wiped out, leaving not even a corpse behind.

Although Captain Takeda Satoru of the Ninth Division is not considered one of the best among the captains, a Shinigami who can master Bankai is a powerful figure who can leave his mark on the history of Soul Society.

But there hasn't been a single piece of news since; they've vanished without a trace.

They didn't even know who their enemy was.

Returning to the branch of the traitorous Shinigami, Akao Retsu was originally intended to deal with Kuchiki Hibiki.

But who knows what got into Kuchiki Kyoga? With his Zanpakuto Muramasa unable to provide any assistance, he managed to defeat Akao Retsu and achieve a great victory on the main battlefield.

The Kuchiki faction is now renowned and enjoys unparalleled popularity.

Finding the hidden murderer or targeting the Kuchiki family is no easy task.

If one is not careful, one may perish in the process and end up like Takeda Satoru.

The old man sitting at the head of the table looked at the obsequious crowd, a hint of disappointment flashing in his sharp eyes.

Although everyone present was of noble status, when it came to actually using them, they were no different from the useless people outside.

If we rely on this group of people, any plan will fail, let alone fulfill the unfulfilled wishes of our ancestors.

Just as the old man was about to speak, someone in the crowd suddenly stepped forward.

"My lord, I have a solution."

Sharp gazes fell like knives, and everyone's attention was drawn to that tall and imposing figure.

"Please speak."

A hint of satisfaction flashed in the old man's eyes, and he nodded slightly.

After a moment of contemplation, the man began his analysis under the watchful eyes of several people.

"It has long been rumored within the Seireitei that the elders of the Kuchiki family have many prejudices against Kuchiki Kyouga because of his background. Even Kuchiki Ginrei himself has this tendency, but he never shows it on the surface."

"I observe that Xiu Mu Xiang He is a person with an extreme temperament. Now that he is struggling to survive in such an environment, his dissatisfaction must have already reached a breaking point."

“We only need to let a tiny spark ignite in this fragile relationship to tear the seemingly unbreakable Kuchiki family apart.”

"After all, Kuchiki Hibiki is the most important pillar of the Kuchiki family."

The old man nodded, and the others also showed thoughtful expressions.

"As for how to turn them into enemies, I probably don't need to say more, do I?"

“You are the real experts in this area.”

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the study immediately eased considerably, and smiles appeared on everyone's faces as they nodded in deep agreement.

It was perfectly normal for nobles to scheme against each other.

Instigation, subversion, betrayal, and backstabbing have almost become traditions among them.

Who hasn't planted a few spies within the ranks of rival nobles?

To exaggerate a bit.

Even the Kuchiki family, known as the paragon of death gods, aren't exactly clean in their ways.

In the eyes of the nobility, such a thing was not a disgrace, but a symbol of their methods.

"As for Takeda Satoki and the Moriyama family..."

The person who offered the idea frowned and cast a respectful glance at the old man in the head seat.

"I'm sorry, sir, I haven't been able to think of a suitable solution yet."

"It's alright."

The old man raised his eyes and slowly said, "I already have a plan in mind for how to resolve the disappearance of Takeda Satoru."

"However, there is one more person we need to pay attention to."

At this point, he raised his voice, causing everyone in the room to tense up immediately.

"Yamamoto Shigekuni's new disciple, the third seat in Mao Prison, failed."

"Although this person comes from Rukongai, he is exceptionally talented. In the short time from graduating from the Spirit Arts Academy to joining the team, he has grown from an outstanding student into a pillar of the Shinigami Prison."

"Most importantly, this person was involved in both the Araki family incident and the Yokota Manor incident."

Upon hearing this, everyone subconsciously recalled information related to Naraku Sora.

When he first joined the team, he single-handedly swept through Paradise House. During the Araki family catastrophe, he almost wiped out the entire Araki family by himself.

Later at Yokota Estate, he single-handedly fought against the collaborators sent by Hueco Mundo and killed the Adjuchas named Griffith.

Perhaps worried that this person would affect the original plan, Takeda Satoki made a decisive move, but was unable to subdue him in a short time.

Unfortunately, Shutara Senjumaru appeared in Rukongai for some reason, causing his plan to fail, and Takeda Satoru was punished by Yamamoto as a result.

Suddenly, someone asked in confusion, "Is it possible that Takeda Satoru's disappearance is related to Naraku Sora?"

Upon hearing this, someone immediately retorted in a loud voice:

"Think before you speak. It's only been a few days since the Yokota Manor incident. Back then, Naraku Sora was almost instantly killed by Captain Takeda's Bankai."

"Could he really have broken through to the captain level in such a short time?"

"Even Yamamoto couldn't do something like this, let alone a kid."

Upon hearing this, everyone else nodded in agreement, and even the person who had initially made the guess lowered his head in shame.

Yes, such remarkable progress has already defied common sense.