Death God: Sunny and Cheerful Boy

It's just like thirty years ago, when two identical Zanpakutō suddenly appeared in Soul Society, and both were Zanpakutō with pure ice and snow power - the appearance of two identical swords like these theoretically had the potential to destroy the three realms.

And this was not something done by Wang Yue or the monk, but... the interference of the Spirit King's will!

However, the monk and Squad Zero viewed this interference as "a nightmare of the Soul King in his sleep", worse than a nightmare for an ordinary person, but they just felt uneasy and shuddered while sleeping...

Kusanagi's [Hyorinmaru] is not directed at the same sword spirit as Hitsugaya's, and there is not even a corresponding sword spirit at all. It is just a manifestation of the power rules of the ice and snow system, which can further stimulate Hitsugaya's power, which is expected to reach its limit...

Although this is extremely rare, it is not the first time it has happened. The Tsunayashiro family once established "standards for handling after discovering the same Zanpakutō", and the nobles of Soul Society have always followed them since then, even though most of them do not know the situation of the Soul King.

And Squad Zero would not stop them from doing so - no one would want to wake up completely just because they shuddered while sleeping, so this did not constitute such a certain idea that "the Soul King wants to wake up".

The battle between Hitsugaya and Kusanagi was gradually coming to an end, and Nimaiya Wang Yue did not notice that the monk's red eyes were not so much looking at the battle between the two Hyorinmaru as taking the opportunity to observe Kurosaki Ichigo...

The Soul King is immortal, but this does not mean that the tangible carrier is immortal, so... some substitute candidates are also needed.

The monk first glanced at Zaraki, then hesitantly crossed over Ichiryuu, and finally... he looked at Ichigo with burning eyes!

(End of this chapter)

196. Chapter 195: All-round three-dimensional prejudice

196.

2023-10-03

"Hitsugaya...if...I could go back to that time...it would be great..." The grass crown that broke out from the ice dragon said in Hitsugaya's ear.

Hitsugaya's Hyorinmaru had already pierced him...

Perhaps because he absorbed the power of the [Royal Seal], Kusanagi's spiritual pressure increased before, and now... as if to repay his debt, his body turned into sand when he died - just like the previous "Soul Hunter".

"Grass crown..."

Seeing his old friend disappear, Hitsugaya, who was already exhausted, couldn't bear it anymore and fainted.

Seeing this, Byakuya Kuchiki stepped forward to catch his patrol captain...

Snapped--

Yilong clapped his hands at this time, and then said calmly: "Well, although it is not perfect, the [King's Seal] was not found, but after the Grass Crown was wiped out, this matter has finally been resolved."

"Dad!" Ichigo looked at his father unhappily - probably because he thought he was too heartless.

But Yilong doesn't think there is anything wrong with this...

If Kusanagi's Zanpakutō is really the "second Hyourinmaru" and can even really point to the same sword spirit as Hitsugaya's Hyourinmaru, Ichiryuu will definitely save his life first even if he has to do some tricks, and then see how to use it.

What Yilong is going to do does not conflict with Squad Zero now, but in the future... there may be a conflict. It depends on how Squad Zero chooses!

Holding a card that could make the God of Death no longer trust Team Zero is a sure win for Yilong.

but……

After the actual fight between Kusanagi and Hitsugaya, Ichiryuu saw through everything completely - the Soul King's thought...

No, it wasn’t even a thought, just a shiver in my sleep.

To Yilong, this person has no value, or rather...his little value is not as great as the risk of keeping him.

In theory, the Zero Squad would not attack such a Kusanagi, but...

But it will not stop the nobles from doing so!

In terms of strength, this kind of inaction is a kind of support. Yilong does not have much hope for the "rules" of Team Zero - in general, the Soul King is just a decoration now, so... they can interpret all the regulations of Team Zero on their own.

At this time, saving Kusanagi would not bring much benefit. Yilong did not want to destroy the Three Realms, and he would also have to bear the risk of being targeted by the Zero Squad...

Moreover, this place is less than a hundred spirit miles away from the "Technology Development Bureau", so Yilong doesn't need to do anything unnecessary.

"This incident... is the fault of the [Guardian Force]. I will submit the report to the 46th Chamber. Thank you for your assistance." Kuchiki Byakuya said, and left with Hitsugaya in his arms.

"I hope the little winter lion is okay?" Yachiru said with some sympathy.

"Captain Hitsugaya will definitely cheer you up!" Rukia has great confidence in this genius.

"It feels... a bit heartless." Ichigo wrinkled his nose.

"Ichigo! Don't be so willful. What can Captain Hitsugaya do at this time? Not only did Kusanagi want to destroy the Soul Society, but... he also killed many Shinigami before." Rukia sighed.

"And is Kusanagi's friendship for Hitsugaya really that sincere?" Soi-Fong suddenly said to Ichigo with disdain.

"Eh?" Ichigo looked at Soi Fong in surprise - he was not familiar with this Captain Soi Fong, but... he didn't know what he had done to offend her, he always felt that her words were not just "corrections", but were somewhat directed at him.

"I checked the records of their duel thirty years ago. Captain Hitsugaya was unwilling to fight until the very end... until Kusanagi attacked him first." Soi Fong said calmly.

"What? Is that so?" Ichigo was surprised. He had always felt that Captain Hitsugaya seemed a little heartless compared to Kusanagi who was thinking about Hitsugaya, but he didn't expect...

"Ichigo, people are three-dimensional and multifaceted." Yilong took the opportunity to teach him: "As long as you know it's an enemy, you can draw your sword, but just distinguishing between the enemy and friend is not enough to understand a person..."

"So... Dad, is everyone's prejudice against you a misunderstanding?" Ichigo asked hurriedly.

Yilong: ...

I can tell that Ichigo is hoping his father can be more innocent, but...

Both his words and deeds reveal that in Ichigo's heart, everyone has "prejudice" against his father.

"Puchi, not everyone is 'prejudiced', right? Hehehe..." Soi Fong became inexplicably happy. Hearing Soi Fong's laughter, Yilong looked over, and Soi Fong responded without giving in.

At this time, Ichigo saw the eye contact between Soi-Fong and his father...

I vaguely understand why this female captain dislikes me... I feel like I may have had a filter before, and my prejudice against my father should be even deeper!

After the group left...

In the Lingwang Palace, the monk whose real name was Hu Heshang also closed his eyes.

And at the moment when the real name Hu Heshang closed his eyes, Yilong looked up at the sky...

Although it cannot be seen, it is indeed the direction of the "Spirit King Palace" on the 72nd barrier!

……

The matter of [King's Seal] ended just like that.

Although the [Royal Seal] itself could not be found, and even during the fight, a female Arrancar that was being researched by the Technology Development Bureau also disappeared due to the power of the [Royal Seal]. However... because it involved the secret execution of that year, and the [Royal Seal] matters were the responsibility of the [Guardian Force] of the "nobles themselves", so since there was no one among the nobles who could replace Byakuya Kuchiki, the impact did not expand.

It's rare that Yilong doesn't fall into the trap... He is impartial and just!

After all, theoretically, the [Secret Mobile Force] was partly responsible for the execution error that year. If it was one hundred and thirty years ago, Ikryuu could have sacrificed his own family for the sake of justice for the old patriarch, but thirty years ago... Although Soi-Fong did not carry out the execution personally, she obviously also had leadership responsibility.

In the tacit silence of everyone, [King's Seal] became a thing of the past...

The 998th year of the Holy War Calendar is approaching. Before the New Year, Ikyuu and Soi-Fong also received the expected notice - the Supervisory Force and the Secret Mobile Force (formerly the Second Squad) are officially merged and handed over to other people to lead. Ikyuu and Soi-Fong only need to be responsible for the "Expedition Force" and "Secret Mobile Force".

In terms of rank, the commander-in-chief of the five major forces has a higher rank, and the two of them simply gave up their original positions as second-in-command.

After the merger of the "Supervisory Force" and the "Former Second Squad", it was half a level lower than the five major forces, but because of its supervisory function, it had greater internal power.

In terms of subsequent arrangements, Yilong and Soi-Fong are also two extremes...

Yilong left many confidants in the supervisory forces. To be more precise... he transferred those who were not considered confidants away in advance, for fear that some of them would disobey him. That's how much support he gave to his successor!

As for Soi-Fong, she left nothing behind. The company barracks were still used by the "Secret Mobile Force", but they were just "empty shells" and the successor captain had to recruit people himself.

Fortunately, there was a dragon who left so many people in the inspection team, and the team barracks were also left, so there was not no one available...

The choice of the new captain surprised Ichiryu and Soi-Fong, but at the same time... they both felt it was reasonable!

Kyuubi Yagyu has returned after his experience in the Great Rukongai, the Realm of the Realm of the Spirits, and the Hueco Mundo.

That old man, Yagyu Munemori, could be a judge and spend all day catching up on sleep in Room 46. Naturally, his grandson could also be the captain of this new army!

Ichilong and Soi-Fong were only surprised that he had actually returned. After they found out it was him, they no longer had any doubts...

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Dongdong: There are not enough NPCs, and I hesitated whether to use game characters or original creations... I feel that people are less familiar with game characters, so I used original ones... well, purely original ones.

(End of this chapter)

197. Chapter 196 Yagyu Kyubei

7.

2023-10-04

In mid-December 997 of the Holy War Calendar, Yagyu Kyubei's letter of appointment was officially issued. On the 12th, the day Kyubei took office, Ichiryu specially waited for him in the squadron barracks of the supervisory corps.

The Supervisory Force is Yilong's century-long career and his heart and soul. Yilong is also very optimistic about Yagyu Kyubei, so naturally he wants to help him get on the horse and send him on his way.

Ichiryu was not very familiar with Yagyu Kyubei, who was probably about the same age as Byakuya.

One hundred years ago, when Yilong came to Soul Society, he was just a teenager...

Although it is said that he asked Yamamoto for advice on the art of slashing, and out of respect for the Yagyu family, Yamamoto also taught Kyubei for a period of time, but later Kyubei did not join the Gotei 13, but instead went out for training more than 30 years ago.

The places for training are spread all over the three realms...

He has been to the large-scale Rukongai where the vicious criminals of Soul Society frequent, the nine major spiritual places where "hollows" often appear in the human world, and even the Hueco Mundo.

Yagyu Munenoyama, who was already half confused before, mistook Kenpachi Zaraki for his grandson...

Of course, in reality there is still a huge gap between the two. It can even be said that... apart from having a black eye patch, they have nothing in common!

Moreover, the eye covered by the eyepatch is also reversed, Zaraki usually wears it on the right eye, while Kyubei wears it on the left eye.

"Captain Yagyu, long time no see." Yilong enthusiastically led the soldiers and officers of the supervisory unit to greet him.

Although Yilong was not familiar with Kyubei before, he had met him.

At this time, Yagyu Kyubei had changed in a similar way to Kuchiki Byakuya. He was much more heroic than he was more than 30 years ago, and had lost most of his childishness - probably because he was not married, Kyubei still felt a little immature compared to Byakuya.

At this time, she was wearing a blue fitted coat with a white haori on the outside...

Although as captains, everyone's haori styles are different, but Yagyu Kyubei's haori is more special. It looks particularly slim, without any feeling of wide sleeves. I don't know if it is influenced by the "present world" style, it looks more like a long white windbreaker.

Yagyu also brought four people with him...

They are all retainers of the Yagyu family!

"Captain Shifengyuan, it's been a long time since we last met." Kyubei frowned slightly, then put on a stern face and greeted politely.

"This is our new captain. You must assist Captain Yagyu wholeheartedly in the future, okay?" Yilong said to the person behind him with a kind smile.

I saw several rows of death gods coming out with Yilong, all bowed their heads slightly and said in unison: "Yes!"

Yilong's confidants are so polite, of course this is inseparable from Yilong's teachings.

Although Yagyu Kyubei visited the Kuchiki family as soon as he came back, and seemed to have a communication with Kuchiki Byakuya, and did not come to Shihouin's house to see Ichiryu, but... Ichiryu did not take it to heart at all!

Three of the four retainers behind Yagyu showed angry expressions, and one of them had his hand on the hilt of the sword...

Seeing this, Kyubei frowned slightly, then faced the soldiers who bowed their heads and said, "Well, it's our first meeting. I hope we can cooperate sincerely in the future..."

Kyubei finished speaking, but it was a bit embarrassing that no one seemed to react and remained in the greeting posture without moving.

Seeing this, Yilong was worried that he would be embarrassed, so he raised his hand and said nonchalantly: "Okay, Captain Yagyu has given you a lecture, you should remember it well."

The next moment, all the Grim Reapers of the Supervisory Force stood up straight with their heads held high and chests puffed out in unison, looking straight at the new captain.

Yagyu Kyubei: ...

Now Kyubei is convinced that what Byakuya Kuchiki said is right. This guy Shihouin Ichiryu...

"You..." The bald and strong retainer seemed to want to say something, but was stopped by Kyubei - he could not lose his composure at this time!

Seeing that Yagyu Kyubei had a strange look on his face, Ichiryu was worried that he would misunderstand his good intentions. After all, Kyubei went to see Kuchiki Byakuya first, and Ichiryu felt that the boy might say bad things about him just because Rukia and Ichigo were in love with each other!

So Yilong stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, Captain Yagyu. If they dare not cooperate with you, just tell me directly... Our five nobles, no, the four nobles... have always been of the same blood and are the cornerstone of Soul Society..."

Snapped--

What surprised Yilong was that Liu Sheng was so impatient at this time that he directly slapped away his hand that was about to touch his shoulder - young man, are you anxious now?

Indeed, he patted the shoulders and gave instructions to the confidants he left behind, giving the feeling that he treated the other party as a "subordinate", but Yilong did not expect that the other party would directly take provocative actions.

Kyubei was also stunned, and it seemed to be a completely instinctive reaction, but he continued calmly: "Sorry, I don't like others touching me."

"Hahaha, I understand, I understand. Captain Yagyu is a direct descendant of a great noble family after all!" Yilong said in a tone that said, "This guy is different from us."

"Today is my first day in office. I don't plan to waste it. I'm going to familiarize myself with the affairs of each department within the team. If the commander of the Shifengin headquarters is busy with official duties, I won't stay long. After the inspection force is stabilized after the New Year, I will pay a visit to Shifengin's home." Kyubei said sternly.

However, Yilong seemed not to hear her subtext, "It doesn't matter, I don't have any other work today, I just came here to introduce the functions and operations of the inspection team to Captain Yagyu..."