Death God: Sunny and Cheerful Boy

273. Chapter 271 Each Has His Own Plans

273.

2023-11-01

"No, no, no, I don't have any prejudice against the Tsunayashiro family..." When Kyoraku heard Yoruichi say this, he quickly made an embarrassed expression.

At the same time, Kyoraku complained in his heart: Who on earth is spreading rumors about me? Now the Tsunayashiro family is particularly displeased with me!

Of course, Kyoraku actually knew who it was, and he didn't even deny it, because... Tsunayashiro Tokinada's confinement order had completely expired not long ago.

If it weren't for Aizen outside and the Zanpakutō rebellion inside, Kyōraku would have been keeping an eye on the Tsunayashiro household.

Although Tokinada killed his wife Utahara and a chief officer of the 8th Division, and Kyoraku personally investigated and found evidence of Tokinada's intentional murder, exposing his lie that "Utahara was having a secret meeting with a man, and after he caught them, he intended to kill them, so he killed them instead", but...

Even so, Tsunayashiro Tokinada was only confined to his home by the Tsunayashiro family!

Even Kyōraku knew very well that before the house arrest officially expired, Tsunayashiro Tokinada might have gone out to spread rumors, and now that the house arrest was expired, it just meant that he could come out openly and stir up trouble again.

Now when hearing Yoruichi mention "it's related to the Tsunayashiro family", Kyōraku was explaining, but his body language and facial expressions were clearly urging Yoruichi to speak faster!

Yoruichi did not hide anything and directly told Kyōraku what Soi-Fong had told her.

Kyoraku, who originally just thought that Yoruichi had discovered some conspiracy of the Tsunayashiro family, became more and more serious as Yoruichi spoke!

This is not just a matter of the Tsunayashiro family holding a powerful force that could affect the current situation in Seireitei, nor is it just a matter of the Tsunayashiro family intending to assassinate Yagyu Kyubei...

Instead, it involves the Tsunayashiro family, and it is very likely that they "killed" the civilian Shinigami who had previously married into the family or married into the family...and even some of them may not be dead yet, but are being used as "experimental props"!

"I see, no wonder back then... heh, the nobles." Kyoraku tried his best to remain calm and not have any excessive emotions because of the despicable behavior of the Tsunayashiro family, or rather, he suppressed these useless emotions and did not show them.

After all, it wasn't the first day that Kyoraku knew about the despicable deeds of the nobles behind the scenes...

In this way, Kyoraku also understood how much turmoil it would cause to the Seireitei if this matter was not handled properly.

At this moment, things are already very troublesome - after all, this is not something that Yoruichi investigated and the first person to inform him, but... Shihouin Ichiryu already knows the situation!

Not only is Shihoin Ichiryū currently leading the punitive army, but Yagyu Kyubei, who was originally the inspector, may have also now sided with Shihoin Ichiryū. Kyōraku is well aware of the danger.

But what he didn't know was...

At the same time, the Tsunayashiro family was also discussing him!

The "Four Heroes" of the Tsunayashiro family were watching as Tokinada, a junior from the side branch, played a surveillance video in front of them - the surveillance of the "Seireitei", which was nominally jointly managed by the Tsunayashiro family and the Technology Development Bureau.

Of course, this is "theoretically". In reality, the Technology Development Bureau and the Tsunayashiro family each have their own unique secret surveillance that the other party has never mastered. If you look into it, it is not legal...

Mayuri Kurotsuchi has always been a pragmatic person. As long as he can avoid being discovered, there is no difference between legal and illegal in his eyes. As for the Tsunayashiro family...

The most mysterious information site, the Great Spiritual Book Corridor, was founded by Tsunayashiro's ancestors. The "privilege" of the Tsunayashiro family has been related to "information" and "intelligence" for generations, which is why they can easily take out the remnants of spiritual pressure of many captains, and naturally there are many secret monitoring methods.

And now, Tsunayashiro Tokinada, who has a fox face but eyes bigger than Ichimaru Gin, is broadcasting the surveillance video of "a black cat mysteriously sneaked into the service unit's base" to the "Four Heroes" including Ieyasu Osamu!

It was the scene where Ye Yi sneaked in not long ago.

"Obviously, the Shihouin family has already contacted Commander-in-Chief Kyōraku, and it is very likely that this will be disadvantageous to us. Patriarch, elders, if we don't make a decision now..." Tokinada spoke to the four big brothers in the family.

However, he was interrupted by the judge Tsunayashiro Murao, who said, "We don't need you to teach us how to do things." He rolled his eyes at him.

In the final analysis, Tokinada is just a descendant of a branch family!

It's just because he has some compatibility with the ancestral sword [Yanluo Jingdian], and as one of the few tribesmen who can use [Yanluo Jingdian], he has some status.

Otherwise, he might not have been protected back then. After all, the one who attacked him was Kyoraku Shunsui, not just any random person.

He is not the only one who can use [Yanluo Mirror Classic]. It's not that it is irreplaceable, but... when using [Yanluo Mirror Classic], it will consume the lifespan of the spirit, and the user is equivalent to a consumable, so the more the better!

The head of the family, Tsunayashiro Yoshio, said indifferently at this time: "Okay, Tokinada, you can leave first. We will discuss this matter later. Don't say anything nonsense in the family, and don't go out for the time being. The Seireitei is not at peace right now, and Kyoraku Shunsui must be keeping an eye on you."

"Yes, thank you for your concern, head of the family." Upon hearing this, Tsunayashiro Tokinada bowed obediently and left.

However, after leaving the family's main hall, the little bit of respect on Tsunayashiro Tokinada's face faded away, leaving only a somewhat world-weary coldness.

"These old guys... heh." Tsunayashiro Tokinada moved his mouth but muttered without making any sound.

……

At the same time, in Hueco Mundo, at the punitive army's base.

After Shihouin Ichiryu led his elite troops to the "real world", Amagai Shusuke took over the expeditionary army!

This move can be said to be a reflection of Yilong's trust in him - Soi-Fong had reminded him before, but Yilong didn't seem to care.

Although Amagai Shusuke and Zaraki Kenpachi are the captains, at this time, it is actually reasonable for Ichiryuu to let Soi-Fong take charge or find a vice-captain who is close to him to take charge.

But now...

Amagai Shusuke is secretly meeting with a special guest!

His confidant, Takafune Riki, who had been transferred back with him from the expeditionary force, was guarding outside at this time. Apart from that, no one else knew...

This special guest appeared to be a woman in her twenties or thirties, with short blue-gray hair. She wore a white shirt, a black tight jacket, and a white scarf. Her clothes were very worldly in style, which was out of tune with the classical fashion of Soul Society.

"Ms. Dao Hane, is this all Tsunayashiro Tokinada wants you to say? Can he... represent the Tsunayashiro family?" A hint of disdain appeared on Amagai Shusuke's face.

but……

If you really disdain and don't care, why would you let Gui Funi wait outside and have a secret conversation?

(End of this chapter)

274. Chapter 272 The Secret Record is Missing

274.

2023-11-01

Amagai Shusuke acted very disdainful and domineering towards the envoy from Tsunayashiro Tokinada.

Firstly, he wanted to emphasize that "Captain Shifengyuan is my great benefactor, Amagai Shusuke, and you can't make me betray my great benefactor with just a few words"; secondly, Tsunayashiro Tokinada was just a "little person" in the Tsunayashiro family...

Even though the Tsunayashiro family is a great noble family and Seireitei is still an aristocratic society, it is not necessary for Amagai Shusuke, a captain-level Shinigami who is now in charge of all affairs of the expeditionary army, to treat a "little person" of a great noble family equally - if it was the patriarch of the Tsunayashiro family, it would be almost the same!

If it weren't for the extraordinary strength shown by Dao Hane Aura in front of him, Amagai Shusuke wouldn't be like this now, dreaming with the little people of the noble family...

"As long as Captain Amagai is willing to give it a try, Tokinada-sama will certainly be able to do what he promised. As for whether he represents the Tsunayashiro family or not... does it make any difference?"

Dao Hane Aura had a very relaxed smile on her face at this time, as if Amebe Shusuke didn't bring her any pressure, which was also what Amebe Shusuke was most unhappy about...

Seeing that Amagai Shusuke was still hesitant, Dao Hane Aura said, “Captain Shifengyuan is now in the world, and the expeditionary army is under the command of Captain Amagai. This is indeed a rare opportunity for us.

"After all, although we also want to cooperate with the captain of the Four Maple Court, it's a pity that the captain of the Four Maple Court may not think highly of us..."

Dao Hane did not hide the fact that the reason why Tsunayashiro Tokinada came to find Amagai Shusuke was because Shihouin Ichiryu was too strong and the power he controlled was completely unbalanced, so they could not cooperate.

Not to mention the current Tsunayashiro Tokinada, even if he succeeded in usurping the throne, the visible and invisible forces controlled by Shihouin Ichiryu would crush him!

But now, when Dao Hane Aura said this, it was not self-deprecation, nor was it a sign of weakness...

Instead, I want to remind Tianbei Xiuzhu - the reason I'm looking for you to cooperate with me is because you are not strong enough and the expeditionary army does not belong to you at all. I'm only looking for you to cooperate with me because you are in the right position at this point in time. Don't be shameless!

Tianbei Xiuzhu also heard her subtext and his face darkened.

But he didn't start trouble right away...

The reason why Tenbei Shusuke has always been humble and subservient to Shifengyuan Yilong is, of course, he has some ulterior motive, otherwise what else could he want from Shifengyuan Yilong?

The reason why Amagai Shusuke took the initiative to join the expeditionary force was to fight for a future. Firstly, for power and status, and secondly... to avenge his father - his father was the chief officer of the general squadron at that time, and he saw with his own eyes that it was old man Yamamoto who killed his father!

A hundred years ago, Aizen and Shifengin came to Amagai and asked him to provide false proof, and promised that he would lead him back to the Gotei as the captain. Indeed, Aizen and Shifengin did it.

These days, Amagai Suisuke followed Shifengyuan Yilong and charged into battle for him, which indeed caused a lot of discomfort to old man Yamamoto, but...

Deep down in Tianbei Xiuzhu's heart, she is actually unwilling to be under someone else's control for long!

Dao Hane Aura seemed to be saying that "Tsunayashiro Tokinada-sama" would only have a chance to cooperate while Shihouin Ichiryu was in the world and the expeditionary army was under the control of Amagai Shusuke...

But actually what he is saying is that you, Amagai Shusuke, may only have this one chance in your life to cooperate with Lord Tsunayashiro Tokinada on your own initiative, otherwise you will spend your whole life charging into battle for Shihouin Ichiryu!

On the contrary, Tsunayashiro Tokinada and the others, even if they wait until Shifouin Ichiryu comes back, they can still cooperate with Shifouin Ichiryu...

At most, the cooperation is not so equal and more benefits have to be given to Shifengyuan Ichiryuu, but it is not really that "there is no chance".

……

And just when Daohane Aura, on behalf of Tsunayashiro Tokinada, was having a secret conversation with Amagai Shusuke...

Byakuya Kuchiki has sneaked back to the Kuchiki family's territory - among the four great noble families, only the Kuchiki family is in the occupied area. There is no one here at this time, and fortunately the family members evacuated in time.

The reason why Byakuya took the initiative to personally participate in the attack was because he vaguely felt that this Zanpakuto rebellion was related to what his grandfather had told him before his death...

It's just that his grandfather didn't explain it clearly, so Bai Ya came back specially to check the clan's secret records. He didn't even... search specifically, but came directly to the secret scroll that recorded the story of Kuchiki Hibiki!

The reason why it is so easy to do is simple...

When the family was evacuated due to the explosion of the [Purification Chapter], someone sneaked into the Kuchiki family and searched for these secret records in advance!

At that time, Kuchiki didn't know what Shifengyuan Ichiryu was going to do, but now he understands!

However, he was still not sure whether Shifengyuan Ichiryu was the real "mastermind behind the scenes" or he just noticed something, so he came to check the secret scroll and then wanted to take advantage of it.

After all, it was three hundred years ago that Kuchiki Hibiki was sealed, and Shihouin Ichiryu was not yet born at that time... at least he was not in the Soul Society, so it seems to have nothing to do with him.

However, when Kuchiki Byakuya opened the secret scroll box, he suddenly discovered...

"Hmm?" Kuchiki Byakuya's expression froze - empty?

Shihouin Ichiryuu?

wrong!

It is true that he had come to see it before, but he did not destroy the secret scroll afterwards, otherwise Kuchiki Byakuya would not have let it go.

Since it was not destroyed at that time, there is no reason to do so later, and there is no chance...

If it wasn't for Shifengyuan Yilong...

After that, no one broke into the Kuchiki family again, especially the place where the secret records were kept. Byakuya specifically instructed that they should be on high alert at ordinary times, except for himself...

Baiya's heart tightened!

Apart from himself, the only one who could enter here was...his aunt!

Normally, Masumi Kuchiki is not allowed to come in here without permission. The secret records that record Kuchiki Hibiki's affairs can only be read by the head of the family, and Masumi Kuchiki does not know the truth.

but……

Because someone had broken in before, it was Kuchiki Masumi who came to check it out before Byakuya.

At that time, Kuchiki Masumi should not have violated the ancestral teachings, otherwise Byakuya would not have failed to notice the clues.

However... Kuchiki Byakuya also understood at this time that Kuchiki Masumi should have discovered at that time that the secret record that was sneaked in and peeked at by the thief was related to Kuchiki Hibiki... her husband!

Therefore, this matter should always be kept in Kuchiki Masumi's heart.

And not long ago, when the chaos in the Soul Society resurfaced due to the rebellion of the Zanpakuto, the Kuchiki family was forced to move again...

Kuchiki Byakuya thought, if he were Kuchiki Masumi's aunt, he would probably also want to take advantage of the chaos to enter the secret recording room...

Although Byakuya Kuchiki didn't know his aunt's inner struggle, he could guess the situation at this time!

(End of this chapter)

275. Chapter 273 Unexpected Opportunity

275.

2023-11-01

When Yilong appeared in the "world", he openly proposed to "eliminate the treacherous people who endangered the Soul Society and violated the will of the Soul King". For a while, the members of the "Masked Army" behaved differently...

As for Wuling Tessai, he didn't believe in Shifengyuan Ichiryu at all. Ichiryu guessed... this must be because of Urahara Kisuke, the unscrupulous businessman, who often spoke ill of him behind his back!

"The Forty-Six Chambers and the Golden Seal Noble Council have entrusted the power to pardon you all to me..."

As soon as Yilong said this, Sarukaki Hisyori beside him made a "tsk" sound.

"I know that none of you care, but I will still announce it according to the procedure... After my investigation, Hirako Mako, Aikawa Ratake, and Rokuguruma Kensei..."

Ichiryu read out everyone's name, and then said: "All the charges were framed by Aizen, and they are all able to control the power of Hollow. Although they are not in the Soul Society, they still adhere to their duties as Shinigami. They are truly the role models of the five major Shinigami. The previous accusations are false and are all cancelled!"

"Hey, baldy, you don't think we will thank you for this, do you?" Hiyori said with his nose in the air.

Saruaki Hisori doesn't fall for this PUA. It was the bastards from Soul Society who were wanted in the first place. They expect people to be grateful just because the order was cancelled?