Death God: Sunny and Cheerful Boy

That night, apart from inciting and subduing several Quincies of the Sterncross Knights, Shifengyuan Ichiryu was actually not idle.

On the surface, Duke Ling did not show up, but... in fact, the criminal army of the [Secret Mobile Force], under the command of Duke Ling, was busy all night!

Many nobles who colluded with Yhwach were arrested, and their clan lands were thoroughly searched...

Some of the remnants of Yhwach even became desperate and attempted a violent resistance, but fortunately the captains of each team and special forces such as the masked reapers had already been deployed throughout the Soul Society.

Even if it was someone like Komamura Sajin, if it was under normal circumstances, and Shihouin Rei-King ordered him to confiscate someone's property simply because someone "criticized Rei-King", he would most likely hesitate or even refuse.

But now is the time to be on guard against Yhwach and the Invisible Empire, especially with old man Yamamoto's proof...

Therefore, any nobles who dared to resist violently at this time would undoubtedly be treated as "criminals in the act"!

Even though some people suspected that Shifengyuan might be abusing his power for personal gain and speculated that the "Invisible Empire" should have been stripped away, no one would take risks at this juncture. As long as the alert was not lifted, martial law would have to be maintained.

after all……

The enemy is hiding right under our noses, so it is very likely that there is someone inside colluding with them.

The great nobles and ancient nobles who were really implicated, such as the Ise family, all behaved themselves at this time, accepting the arrest and search, and only cried out for injustice, but never resisted...

Overnight, one-third of the noble families had people arrested to varying degrees.

At this time, His Majesty Ling Gong, who was "afraid of dirt", certainly could not come out in person to listen to their cries of injustice.

The next morning, the "garbage" had been dealt with, and Shifengyuan Ichiryu came out of the Linggong Palace and announced that in the "New Holy War", Seireitei had achieved a preliminary victory!

Under the wise leadership of Ling Gong, the "Invisible Empire"'s plan to directly attack the center was destroyed, the conspiracy of Youhabach was discovered, and a large number of termites who colluded with Youhabach were exposed...

During the day on the 21st, Yilong inspected all the important institutions in the Soul Society to calm people's hearts. At night, he summoned all the captains to the Linggong Palace to reward them for their merits and to determine the results of the battle.

at the same time……

"In this battle, all teams performed well, especially Commander-in-Chief Kuchiki and Commander-in-Chief Kyoraku, who rescued Linggong Palace in time and disrupted the Invisible Empire's plan to decapitate me. Fortunately, we were united and the Invisible Empire's conspiracy failed...

"The Soul Society is now facing internal and external troubles. Aizen Sosuke has already united most of the masters of Hueco Mundo, and Yhwach has also been confirmed to have awakened. They are all eyeing us covetously, and a war may break out at any time. From now on, you should be doubly vigilant!"

What Shihouin Rei-Kou said undoubtedly confirmed that Seireitei had entered a state of combat readiness!

Duke Ling, who already held great power, became even more powerful when in a state of war readiness!

More importantly, in a state of war readiness, the command of all Death God combat troops is not controlled by any aristocratic organization, and is only responsible to Ling Gong...

As for the screening of the large number of arrested nobles, it took three days, and half of them were confirmed to have been bewitched. After accepting Ling Gong's admonitions, they returned home with gratitude in their hearts.

The remaining half were confirmed to have colluded with Yhwach and were imprisoned in a maggot nest!

After this incident, Lord Ling was the only voice left in the Soul Society.

even……

Yamamoto also stayed in Soul Society during this period. Originally, Yamamoto was going to leave after confirming that the [Shadow Realm] was stripped away, but he was persuaded by Shihouin Ichiryuu, who gave Yamamoto an additional honorary title and asked him to continue to "sit in charge" for three days.

Seeing the old captain act like this, all the major Death God armies, regardless of faction, completely surrendered to Ling Gong.

Three days later, Yilong saw old man Yamamoto off alone.

Invisibly, Yilong felt that old man Yamamoto was much less resistant to him.

"Yhwach has been transferred to Hueco Mundo now, but... Aizen Sosuke will definitely not really fight the Invisible Empire head-on. He doesn't care about the rule of Hueco Mundo at all. In all likelihood... he will attack us first after testing us! Marshal Yamamoto must be careful when going to Hueco Mundo..." Ichiryu told Yamamoto the truth.

In name, Ichiryu and Mayuri Kurotsuchi banished the "Invisible Empire" in the [Shadow Realm] to the "Hueco Mundo", claiming that they wanted to destroy both him and Aizen, but in reality...

Aizen is not interested in this!

Once Aizen finds out that Yhwach is temporarily unable to move, he will definitely take the initiative to attack Soul Society... or in other words, the "throne of the Soul King".

"Kid... who do you think you are talking to?" Yamamoto looked at Yilong slyly, as if saying: Do I need you to remind me of this?

"Hahaha, Marshal Yamamoto is right. If anyone can compete head-on with Aizen Sosuke, it is still Marshal Yamamoto." Ichiryu faced Yamamoto at this time with a relaxed attitude and a natural sense of superiority.

However, Yamamoto did not argue this time. Instead, he said, "Oh, kid... you are just smarter and more despicable, but... some things really need to be done by despicable people like you!"

"I take it as a compliment from the Marshal." Yilong said with a smile.

"Of course it's a compliment. What I haven't been able to do in a thousand years, you have accomplished perfectly in a hundred years..." It was rare for Yamamoto to directly praise Shifengyuan.

"Marshal Yamamoto is too modest. Without the Marshal's nine hundred years, my past hundred years would have been in vain..."

This time when they saw Yamamoto off, there was rarely any conflict between the two.

This scene surprised Jing Le, who had rushed over immediately after hearing that the old man from the mountain was leaving for the expedition and that Ling Gong was seeing him off alone...

(End of this chapter)

339. Chapter 335 Farewell

339.

2023-12-01

The crisis of the Soul Society has been temporarily resolved, but now two powerful enemies coexist in Hueco Mundo. Old Marshal Yamamoto is about to go to the front line again. Before leaving, Lord Ling personally sees him off...

Upon hearing the news, Kyoraku Shunsui rushed over - he was mainly afraid that Shifengyuan would act arrogantly in front of the old man at an inappropriate time, and no one would stop him, and a conflict would arise again!

but……

Of course when he arrived, he saw that the two were quite friendly. Not to mention a fight, there wasn't even any hostility between them!

"Huh? Captain Kyoraku, what's the urgent matter?" Yilong had already guessed what he was thinking when he saw his expression, so he asked deliberately.

"I...hahaha, of course I'm here to see off Master Genryusai." Kyōraku laughed dryly.

"Heh, little Kyoraku boy, who do you think I am?" Yamamoto exuded an aura as if he was about to bring the boat closer.

But Yilong also understood that he was questioning Kyoraku, "Do you think I will cause an internal conflict at this time?"

Yilong just smiled slightly at this time, and at the same time...

Call Ichigo over secretly!

Ichigo and his friends have been skipping school for three days, and Hatsudari has returned to the human world today.

"Dad, what did you ask me to do... Hmm? Brother Kyoraku is here too?" Ichigo saw Kyoraku at this time.

Before this, although Kyoraku had always called him "Ichigo-kun", Ichigo still called him "Captain Kyoraku".

But not long ago, Yilong criticized him, saying that he shouldn't be so distant. Since he calls you brother, you should just call him "Kyoraku Big Brother"!

Kyoraku: ...

What did your father ask you to do? Isn't it obvious?

"Well, Ichigo, you should learn more from your brother Kyoraku. Captain Kyoraku is meticulous, and Marshal Yamamoto has taught a good student. I am very envious!" Ichiryu said with emotion at this time.

Ichigo: ???

Kyoraku: ...

Ichigo was also speechless – you called me over just to show me “other people’s children”?

Kyoraku was even more speechless – You specially called your son here just to take advantage of me?

Ah, no, it's not just about taking advantage of Kyōraku.

Yilong also took this opportunity to equalize the seniority between himself and old man Yamamoto!

Although Yilong doesn't think that his seniority is lower than Yamamoto, but... in terms of his identity as a god of death, it is true.

Yamamoto looked at Ichigo at this time, then nodded and said: "Hehe, I think Kurosaki Ichigo is more suitable to be my student."

Yilong's face turned strange when he heard this - even if my child is really stupid, you can't say it to his face, right?

Kyōraku on the side couldn't stop laughing...

Indeed, compared to a fox like Kyoraku, Ichigo's reckless character is more like Yamamoto when he was young.

Shifengyuan Ichiryu and Kyoraku Shunsui bid farewell to Marshal Yamamoto and watched him leave from the [Chuanjiemen] and return to the front line.

"If Aizen is willing to fight head-on, he will definitely not be a match for Genryusai. Although his [Mirror Flower and Water Moon] can make Genryusai misjudge people, it has a limited range. As long as he makes sure there are no friendly forces around, Genryusai can kill everyone around him. Unfortunately... Aizen should not dare to face Genryusai head-on." Kyoraku sighed meaningfully at this time - he still believed that this guy Shihouin should be connected to Aizen.

"Aizen will take action sooner or later, especially after Yhwach's Invisible Empire is on the table." Yilong did not explain anything.

Now the "Invisible Empire" can no longer hide in the dark and accumulate strength quietly, but has become another pole besides "Kyakuya Palace" and "Seireitei".

This way, the situation is very different.

"Your Highness Linggong, do you think Aizen will take action before Yhwach?" Kyoraku suddenly asked seriously.

"It's very likely... either they will attack at the same time as Yhwach, and will never wait until later." Yilong was very sure of this.

Because Aizen understood that Yhwach's goal was actually the same as his - or in other words, the two of them had to do the same things before achieving their goals!

No matter who moves first, if the Soul Society wins in the end, then everything will be fine, especially... if the Soul Society wins miserably like it did a thousand years ago, then the remaining one can indeed take advantage, but...

If Yhwach or Aizen were allowed to become the new Soul King first, then a conscious new Soul King would almost certainly be able to achieve his own goals, and it would be too late for the other party to do anything by then.

Youhabach had no choice in this regard.

He has to move in 9 months...

[It took the sealed King of the Quincies 900 years to regain his heartbeat, 90 years to regain his consciousness, 9 years to regain his power... and only 9 days to regain the world.]

This is the [Hymn to the Holy Emperor] that is widely circulated in the "Invisible Empire", and it can also be said to be a prophecy.

but……

Previously, Bazby, who had wanted to kill Yhwach, surrendered to Yilong after he showed his strength. Yilong could also understand that Bazby was ambitious and might want to kill him, but... he really wanted revenge on Yhwach, and his top priority was to kill Yhwach!

When Buzby surrendered, he showed his sincerity and told Yilong something important!

That is the last line of [Holy Emperor Hymn]...

The correct version is actually [The world must be taken back in nine days]!

After fully recovering his strength, Youhabach will age rapidly. If he cannot become the "Spirit King" within nine days, he will fall into sleep again.

This is also a secret in the Invisible Empire, and only three people in the Stern Cross Knights know about it.

The other two are Haschwalth, the vice-lord of the empire, and Gremidt, who usually regards himself as the "strongest in the knight order."

Haschwalth knew because he was the other half of Yhwach, and Gremmy knew because his brain was deciphering everything without command, including the [Holy Emperor's Hymn]...

After Gremeet discovered this secret, he was imprisoned by Haschwald!

As for why Buzby knew this, it was because when Haschwald went to imprison Gremmy, Buzby overheard their conversation - if Haschwald and Buzby hadn't had a close relationship, he would have been imprisoned anyway.

The reason why Bazby thought he had a chance for revenge was largely because of this secret - at the critical moment, he could hold Yhwach back, so that after nine days, Yhwach would have to fall asleep again.

After Buzby told Yilong this secret, Yilong was inclined to believe it!

Because he originally felt that there was something wrong with the way Yhwach was resurrected and regained his strength...

In other words, Youhabach has no choice, he can only take action between February 2nd and February 10th of next year!

Therefore, Yilong feels that it is more likely that Aizen will move first, and secondly, he will wait for Yhwach to wake up and engage in a melee, and he will never wait until the later stage!

Especially since Aizen needs to use the power of [Hogyoku] to strengthen himself, he needs an opponent...

Kyoraku felt relieved when he heard Ichiryu say that - he thought Aizen would most likely wait for Yhwach to fully wake up before engaging in a three-way battle. As long as Shihouin had not completely failed to think of this possibility, it would be fine!

(End of this chapter)

340. Chapter 336 Mysterious Girl

340.

2023-12-02

On August 998, 8 of the Holy War Calendar, four months had passed since Duke Ling ascended the throne...

In Linggong Palace, His Highness Linggong has quietly skipped work and come into the world.

Just like August 8 years ago, but...

This time it’s half a month earlier!

After all, he is "Duke Ling", so it's normal to have a longer vacation, right?

However, what was slightly different this time was that until dinner time, Shihouin Ichiryu did not see Ichigo come back, and when the garden was about to open, only Masaki and her two daughters were there!

"What's wrong with this Ichigo kid? Is he... in love?" Yilong muttered in confusion.

"Eh? Are we going to have a sister-in-law? Is it Sister Longgui or Sister Orihime?" Youzi asked excitedly.