Death: Starting as the Guardian of Avici Hell

"According to the records, about two thousand years ago, before the Gotei 13 had even been established, Arturo came to Soul Society alone after completing his rule over Hueco Mundo, attempting to achieve his ambition of unifying the three worlds."

"To protect Soul Society, Captain-Commander Yamamoto led many powerful Shinigami in a rebellion. After a fierce battle, Arturo was sealed beneath Sōkyō Hill for various reasons."

"Although two thousand years have passed and Arturo's strength may have diminished, we must not underestimate him because of that."

"One wrong move and you could end up drowning in a ditch."

Aizen analyzed the pros and cons in detail, and finally focused on Arturo's abilities.

As a powerful being who once ruled Hueco Mundo, he possessed an extremely extraordinary ability: to absorb the spiritual pressure of the defeated to strengthen himself.

They belong to the type that gets stronger the more they are fought.

Given the current state of Soul Society and Hueco Mundo, if he were to lie low and develop for a while, he might actually create a monster capable of changing the course of the game.

Not to mention the assistance provided by Tsuna and the others.

"The information provided by the two-thousand-year-old records is too limited to determine the conversion efficiency of Arturo's spiritual pressure absorption. However, given that he is a Vasto Lorde, an autonomous Arrancar, it is probably not too low."

Naraku Sora suddenly understood Aizen's meaning and immediately said:

"The situation is urgent, let's kill Arturo first."

Aizen nodded, but did not refute him on this point.

The two reached a consensus after a long time.

"Because of his status as a Hollow, and because of Captain-Commander Yamamoto, even if Arturo reaches an agreement with Tsunayo, he won't stay in Soul Society for long."

"His home turf will only be the virtual world."

"Although Gosuke was very careful and tried his best to erase the traces of spiritual particles left by Arturo, he overlooked the remnants on the seal. I used Kido to capture a small amount of spiritual particles."

As he spoke, Aizen took out a device that resembled a Dragon Ball radar, with dense lines marking it.

"The instrument, developed based on the 58th Binding Spell, Slap-Toe Chasing Bird, can capture Arturo's spiritual pressure within a certain range."

"Leave the task of finding Arturo to me. I will notify you as soon as I find him."

"As for you..."

Naraku grinned and then recounted his quick wit in detail.

"That's roughly it. Sosuke, is there anything else you'd like to add?"

Aizen glanced at him with some surprise, not expecting that Naraku Sora, who always acted in a reckless manner, would actually use his brain at such a crucial moment.

I originally thought this guy would fight Yamamoto to the death.

It seems I still don't know him well enough.

If you think about it carefully, although he always charges ahead in battle, Naraku always manages to come up with something new when it comes to making a choice.

The key is that his new tricks often produce unexpected results.

Most importantly, seemingly reckless and mindless behavior, upon careful reflection, reveals a deeper meaning.

It's unclear whether it was a coincidence or intentional.

Perhaps, my friend is not as simple as he seems on the surface.

Aizen shook his head: "Just carry it out like this. The more detailed the plan, the easier it is to make mistakes. Being flexible is also a good strategy."

"Sora, never underestimate the Tsunayo family."

"Better safe than sorry."

Seeing Aizen's solemn expression, Naraku Sora's smile faded, and he nodded seriously.

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Rukongai, South 13th Ward, Outer District.

In a secluded spot, moonlight streamed down, and sparse shadows dotted the woods.

Kukikawa leaned against the mountain wall, his eyes slightly closed, taking a short rest. Muramasa stood on a tree branch not far away, watching his surroundings warily.

When he escaped from the battlefield between Naraku and Yamamoto, he didn't dare to stop and followed a rarely traveled route to this place.

This was a hiding place he discovered during a campaign to eliminate a rebellious Grim Reaper. It was in a low-lying area, surrounded by tall trees and shrouded in mist, making it an excellent place to hide.

However, just as he finally closed his eyes and was about to relax his tense nerves, Muramasa, who was standing on high ground, suddenly issued a warning.

Someone is approaching, and at an extremely fast speed.

Kuchiki Hibiki suddenly opened his eyes, revealing a chilling aura. Spiritual particles swirled around the blade, condensing into a dazzling spiritual light.

Before the accumulated Vajra Explosion could be released, a familiar figure entered the field of vision.

"Phew, it's you, Sora."

As the rotten wood echoed through the river, the ghostly spiritual pressure dissipated, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

"How are you? Are you alright?"

In order to buy him time and create an opportunity for him to escape, Naraku Sora single-handedly confronted the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Such affection is truly touching.

To have such a friend is to have no regrets in this life.

Naraku waved his hand and grinned, "Old Master Yamamoto, my teacher is old and frail, nothing to fear."

Upon hearing this, Kuchiki Hibiki breathed a sigh of relief. If his friend had been injured again because of this, he would have felt guilty for a long time.

"By the way, how did you find this place?"

“I searched for a long time before I found out where you were hiding. I was planning to go find you after the storm had passed.”

Upon hearing this question, Naraku Sora blinked and dryly squeezed out two words through clenched teeth:

"intuition."

"?"

He couldn't very well say that he had returned empty-handed on his first search and then went back to the barracks to find help.

Then, after Aizen's analysis, let's combine your marching routes for each of your campaigns against the rebellious Shinigami and finally figure out the most likely places you'll be.

The overwhelming pressure from his adopted son made Naraku Sora lose interest in the topic and he didn't want to discuss it at all.

Kuchiki Hibiki didn't delve any further, but instead straightened his expression and said seriously:

"Ku, the Zanpakuto turmoil has nothing to do with me. There must be something else going on..."

"Ok, I know."

Before he could finish speaking, Naraku interrupted him: "If I didn't trust you, I wouldn't have taken such a big risk to go head-to-head with Yamamoto-sensei."

Upon hearing this, Kuchiki Hibiki took a deep breath and buried his gratitude deep in his heart.

Compared to his father-in-law who made things difficult for him at every turn, Naraku Sora radiated saintly brilliance.

From a commoner in Rukongai to a member of the five great noble families, this was the first time he had ever felt such strong and genuine trust.

Sensing the feelings of Kuchiki Hibiki at this moment, Muramasa, not far away, sighed softly.

It's hopeless, the child is almost turned into a cuckold by being hooked.

However, as a Zanpakuto that can access the inner world of a Shinigami, he did indeed feel Naraku Sora's sincerity and genuineness.

"Xianghe, you've been married into the family for some time now, you should have had dealings with the Tsunayo family before, right?"

Seemingly remembering something, Kuchiki Hibiki frowned and said with some disdain:

"Although I don't particularly like the Kuchiki family's style, compared to the Tsuna-Yayo family, the Kuchiki family truly deserves to be called a model of Shinigami and a moral benchmark of Soul Society."

"Unlike the Kuchiki family, in Tsunayoshi's mind, nobles should be high and mighty, so no one from the main family has ever joined the Gotei 13."

"Only members of the branch family can become members of the Gotei 13 under the orders of the main family."

"Kong, why are you suddenly bringing them up?"

Naraku Sora grinned: "Of course, we'll see what you think of them first, because our next plan is related to Tsuna Yayoi."

"Besides, you're a key player."

Kuchiki Hibiki was somewhat surprised, not understanding what plan would be related to him.

He escaped from the First Division, so he's probably already wanted by the 46 Chambers. If he appears within the Seireitei territory and is discovered by the Shinigami of the Gotei 13, he'll surely be attacked by them all.

"Actually, I started investigating as early as when you were ambushed."

"After some effort, we learned that the Tsuna Yayo family has an ancestral Zanpakuto called Enra Kagami-den."

"His ability is to copy other people's Zanpakuto."

Kuchiki Hibiki's eyes widened, and his breathing became somewhat rapid.

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through his mind.

"Although it's unclear what their specific purpose is, your removal from the Gotei 13 and your wanted status have already benefited the Tsunayo family."

"Yoruichi told me that because of your problem, the Kuchiki family's influence in the Golden Seal Society has decreased, and even some of the 46 Chambers of Sages have joined Tsunayoshi's camp."

"Now Kuchiki has no choice but to join forces with Shihouin and Shiba in order to stand up to Tsuna Yayoi."

Naraku Sora said in a very serious tone.

Kuchiki Hibiki is not stupid; on the contrary, he is quite intelligent. However, he has a relatively extreme personality and is prone to going to extremes and giving up thinking.

After a brief moment of thought, he opened his eyes and looked intently at the boy in front of him.

"Kong, I believe in you."

"Tell me, what's the first step?"

Naraku Sora smirked: "Of course, we'll continue to solidify your charges."

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As dawn breaks, the thin mist that lingers between the barracks is dispelled.

Gosuke slowly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in his pupils.