Death: So I am a Quincy

"Okay, okay, I understand. But I think Captain Ukitake is overthinking it. Look, wasn't the trial of Ichimaru Gin postponed by Captain-General Yamamoto? This shows that the Captain-General has his own judgment in his heart and will not leave it to others."

Originally, the Central Forty-Six planned to sentence Ichimaru Gin together with Aizen. In their eyes, assisting Aizen in slaughtering the Central Forty-Six was the greatest crime. However, this matter was suppressed by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who hoped to convict Ichimaru Gin after a detailed understanding of the matter.

The Central 46th Room was forced to agree to this under pressure from Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

This incident made Amemiya change his opinion of Yamamoto Genryusai. It seems that Yamamoto Genryusai still has his own considerations in his heart.

“…That’s true. Although Mr. Genryusai has become a bit stubborn as he gets older, he still has his own judgment after all.” Ukitake sighed.

This was the first time that Ukitake mentioned Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's stubbornness, which made Amamiya curious and asked, "Captain Ukitake, I didn't expect that you would also think the captain-general is stubborn."

"Huh? Oh, this is Chunshui's opinion, not mine." Fuzhu said sinisterly.

"...Captain Ukitake, you are really something." Amemiya looked at him helplessly. It seems that his nature is still like this. "Then let's go."

Ukitake and Amemiya both headed for the 1st Division, and on the way they met the 10th Division Captain Hitsugaya Toushirou and Vice Captain Matsumoto Rangiku, who were guarding Gin Ichimaru.

Gin Ichimaru was currently wearing a special torture device on his hands and was not allowed to use any spiritual pressure.

"Captain Hitsugaya, is your injury okay?" Amemiya asked curiously. Hitsugaya Toshiro was a very durable person. He was seriously injured by Aizen twice, and he was the first to recover both times. This recovery ability really made Amemiya sigh.

"It's okay. I don't want to stay in bed for so long." Hitsugaya Toshiro shook his head and said. This war made Hitsugaya Toshiro realize his own weakness once again. The youngest captain and the most talented person in Soul Society was just a joke.

In the opinion of Toshiro Hitsugaya, Amemiya Tsutomu, who truly defeated Aizen, is the true genius and strong man in Soul Society.

So Hitsugaya got out of bed early and began to work hard to train himself, at least to avoid being helpless against Aizen twice as before.

"Our captain seems to have been stimulated by your situation and has been training himself non-stop." Rangiku Matsumoto said with a smile.

"Matsumoto!" Hitsugaya Toshiro shouted helplessly, but he did not deny it. In Hitsugaya Toshiro's own opinion, his strength was still far from enough.

Gin Ichimaru was watching this scene with a smile on his face, but he didn't say anything. His whole temperament seemed to have changed now, but his smiling expression was still the same as before.

"Ichimaru, you've recovered well. Didn't you ask Inoue to help you heal your arm?" Amemiya asked in confusion.

"The Soul Society seems to think that it's a little dangerous to cure a serious criminal like me, so they won't allow that human girl to help me." Ichimaru Gin said indifferently.

"Gin..." When Matsumoto Rangiku heard Gin Ichimaru claiming to be a criminal, she did not refute him, but just looked at him worriedly.

"Don't worry, Ichimaru. I've also heard about your story from other people. In the eyes of the captain-general, there might be hope for this matter." Ukitake comforted him like a good guy. Although he also had mixed feelings about Ichimaru Gin's behavior, given Ukitake's nature, he still hoped that the situation would develop in a good direction.

"Okay, let's go in. The captain has been waiting inside for a long time." Hitsugaya Toshiro stopped everyone from chatting and opened the door of the First Team.

Amemiya Tsutomu has also decided that he will do his best to speak for Ichimaru Gin later. After all, Ichimaru Gin was rescued by him with great effort. In the future, Amemiya Tsutomu hopes that Ichimaru Gin will repay his favor.

Chapter 209: Zero Squad's Notice

In the First Team, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and Suzuki Chojiro stood here quietly, and finally waited for the arrival of Ichimaru Gin, Amemiya Tou and others.

When Yamamoto Genryusai noticed that his disciple Ukitake Jushiro had followed him, he opened one eye, but then closed it again.

"Captain Hitsugaya, Vice Captain Matsumoto, and Captain Ukitake, please wait outside the door," said Captain Chojiro Suzuki.

"Please wait..." Matsumoto Rangiku was about to speak, but Hitsugaya Toshiro pulled her back.

"Captain, as the custodian of Ichimaru Gin, I think the Tenth Squad should have the authority to sit in on this interrogation." Hitsugaya Toushirou said in a deep voice.

Matsumoto Rangiku was looking at Hitsugaya Toshiro with gratitude. Although Hitsugaya Toshiro looked young, he really did his best as a captain.

At this moment, Fuzhu also spoke.

"The same goes for me. As the captain of the 13th Division, I must also be responsible for my vice-captain."

After hearing what the two said, Yamamoto Genryusai stopped Sumo Chojiro who was about to speak, nodded to him slightly, then Sumo Chojiro took a step back and stopped talking.

"Well, let's start right away. First up is... the former captain of the third division, Gin Ichimaru." Yamamoto Genryusai said in a deep voice.

"Although I have heard about your work as an undercover agent, as Aizen's subordinate, you have also done many things that violate the rules of the Soul Society. Do you admit this?"

"I admit it." Gin Ichimaru said frankly.

"Gin!" Rangiku Matsumoto shouted anxiously.

"Really... Vice Captain Amamiya, Ichimaru Gin and you once caused the death of Aizen. Can you testify to this matter?" Yamamoto Genryusai turned around and asked Amamiya Tsutomu.

"I can testify. And please listen to me, Captain." said Amemiya.

"I have given you my permission. Please tell me what you want to say."

"During the time when Aizen faked his death, Ichimaru Gin, as Aizen's subordinate, behaved very strangely, but he did not cause any casualties to the Gotei 13 members. In the subsequent Karakura Town War, Ichimaru Gin once severely injured Aizen and almost made Aizen's plan fail. The captain-general should also take this into consideration when sentencing Ichimaru Gin."

After listening to Amemiya Tou's words, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni fell into deep thought.

It is true that Ichimaru Gin violated many Soul Society regulations, but he also did things that even the Gotei 13 found difficult to do, and his role in this war cannot be overstated.

Urahara Kisuke was able to put the seal into Aizen's body, and it can be said that Ichimaru Gin also played a certain role.

"What do you think of Gin Ichimaru, Vice Captain Amamiya?" Yamamoto Genryusai looked at the greatest contributor to this war and asked.

"My suggestion is to exile Gin Ichimaru to the human world, confiscate his Zanpakutō, and hand him over to Urahara Kisuke for safekeeping. Gin Ichimaru is a valuable captain-level combat force and may come in handy in the 'future'." Amemiya expressed his opinion.

"I will consider your suggestion carefully." Yamamoto Genryusai nodded and said. As for Ichimaru Gin, Yamamoto Genryusai also had his own considerations. The Soul Society itself was already lacking a lot of captain-level combat power, and it was very difficult to replenish them. Yamamoto Genryusai was already prepared to invite the Masked Corps.

Although Gin Ichimaru is equally evil, his crimes are not extremely serious. In the current Gotei 13, there are many people who are more evil than Gin Ichimaru, including Yamamoto Genryusai himself, who was originally called "Flame Demon" and "Executioner".

As long as one keeps in mind the ideal of protecting the three realms, this sin is nothing in the eyes of Yamamoto Genryusai.

But rules are rules, and the verdict on Ichimaru Gin must be clearly issued. It is indeed a good idea to exile him to the world and let Urahara Kisuke take care of him.

Yamamoto Genryusai already agreed with this idea in his heart, but he couldn't say it out loud.

"Then it's your turn next, Vice Captain Amamiya."

"Do you have anything to say about the identity of the Quincy?" Yamamoto Genryusai's tone suddenly became heavy, making everyone swallow.

Amemiya stopped Ukitake who wanted to speak for him and said, "This matter is very simple. I already had the ability of a Quincy before I came to Soul Society. I was able to come to Soul Society in the form of a spirit and was saved by a living Quincy. As for the identity of that person, I'm sorry, I can't reveal the identity of my savior yet."

"After all, he knows Soul Society's attitude towards Quincies. What I can say is that the Quincy that saved me hasn't used his Quincy powers to destroy the living Hollows for a long time. I believe the Technology Development Bureau can prove this. After all, the balance of the three realms hasn't changed in the past few decades, right?"

"And I myself have never used the power of a Quincy to destroy any Hollows. I have always been fulfilling my responsibilities as a Death God. It was only because of Aizen that I had to use this ability."

After hearing what Amamiya Tou said, everyone had different thoughts. Hitsugaya Toshiro and Matsumoto Rangiku were surprised that Amamiya Tou had the ability of a Quincy, while Ukitake in his heart agreed with what Amamiya Tou said.

"And Captain, the person who sent my soul to Soul Society was Urahara Kisuke. I think he should be able to explain this to me."

Hearing Amemiya To's words, Yamamoto Genryusai opened one eye and then withdrew the oppression he was emitting.

Although Amemiya Tsutomu did possess the abilities of a Quincy, after becoming a Shinigami, he indeed diligently used his abilities as a Shinigami to purify the Hollows. This is recorded in detail in the Technology Development Bureau.

Overall, Amemiya's identity as a Quincy is questionable, but there is nothing wrong with his actions.

"Well, I have one last question. But before that... Captain Hitsugaya, please escort Ichimaru Gin back to the Tenth Squad. As for his verdict, please wait for notification from the Central 46th Office."

Hitsugaya also understood that the conversation that was to follow should be a secret of Soul Society and could not be heard by others.

"Ukitake, please stay here for now. This matter may be related to you." Yamamoto Genryusai said calmly.

After only four people, Yamamoto Genryusai, Suzuki Chojiro, Amamiya Miyabi, and Ukitake Jushiro, remained in the First Division, Yamamoto Genryusai spoke slowly.

"Vice-Captain Amamiya, I heard from Urahara Kisuke that you fell into a coma after being forced to hollowify by Aizen. Eventually, with the help of Urahara Kisuke, you entered a human skeleton and woke up again. You went to the battlefield and defeated Aizen himself who had completely merged with the Hogyoku. I need you to give a detailed explanation of this matter." Yamamoto Genryusai said seriously.

"Sure enough, the Spirit King's affairs are the most important thing," Amamiya thought to himself.

"I understand." Amemiya nodded and said, "After Aizen forced me to become a Hollow, I fell into a coma. But while I was in a coma, I somehow felt someone injecting the spiritual pressure of the god of death into my body, so I was able to suppress the Hollow and wake up again."

"But after waking up, I had a strange feeling, as if I suddenly saw the essence of the world at that time, and reached a very special state, as if I felt that I had surpassed the god of death. And..." Amemiya looked at Ukitake himself.

"I felt a kind aura from Captain Ukitake, as if something was calling me from Captain Ukitake. However, because Aizen's matter was more important, I wondered if I could defeat Aizen based on my current state, so I went to the battlefield and ignored Captain Ukitake's call."

After hearing what Amemiya said, Ukitake showed a surprised expression, and Yamamoto Genryusai also began to ponder.

"I understand, Vice Captain Amamiya. Let's end our conversation here today. You can go back first." Yamamoto Genryusai said.

"Shishilang, please stay for a moment. I have something to say to you."

After hearing what Yamamoto Genryusai said, Ukitake stopped and signaled Amemiya to return to the 13th Division first.

Amemiya nodded and left the First Team.

After Amemiya had completely left here, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni asked Ukitake again.

"Shishiro. How much do you think your vice-captain has hidden?" Yamamoto Genryusai opened his eyes and looked at Ukitake, and asked in a deep voice.

"Maybe there are some, but I believe that in the past few years, he has indeed been fulfilling his duties as a god of death. I can also feel that he has a friendly attitude towards Soul Society and Seireitei. However..."

"But?" Yamamoto Genryusai asked.

"Since he joined the team, I've felt a sense of anxiety in him. He seemed to be working very hard to become stronger. But recently this sense of anxiety seems to have disappeared."

"Is that so... At this point, it doesn't matter what Amamiya is hiding. Because the Soul King is involved, those guys have already informed me."

Yamamoto Genryusai actually still had many doubts that he wanted to ask directly, but now, Amamiya Tou's abnormality had been known by the people above him, and the people from Squad Zero asked Yamamoto Genryusai not to ask Amamiya Tou too many questions for the time being and let them handle it.

"That group of guys? Could it be Squad Zero?" Ukitake said in surprise.

"That's right. Although Amemiya may have hidden something, he probably didn't lie about what happened during the battle with Aizen. At that moment, he may have indeed come into contact with a power that we cannot understand. You know, Jushiro."

After hearing this, Ukitake remained silent. Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni also knew that he had the power of the Soul King in his body. So it was reasonable that Amemiya was being watched by the Zero Squad, which was "guarding" the Soul King.

As agents of the royal family, it is normal for Squad Zero to be concerned about the power of the Soul King.

"The war is over now, I hope nothing goes wrong," Ukitake prayed in his heart.

"So Genryusai-sensei, when will Squad Zero arrive?"

"Once Amemiya hands over the Hogyoku in his body to Urahara Kisuke, Squad Zero will send someone over."

Chapter 210 Farewell and Fireworks

After Amemiya Tsutomu expressed his feelings, Yamamoto Genryusai asked Amemiya Tsutomu to go back early, and he and Ukitake began to discuss the matter.

Amemiya shook his head. He knew Yamamoto Genryusai's concerns. After all, he still had the ability of a Quincy, so he couldn't tell Amemiya in too much detail about the matter of the Soul King. However, Amemiya knew it clearly.

At that time, Amemiya could clearly sense the right arm of the Spirit King in Fuzhu's body. He did not lie to them, but Amemiya would not have any ideas about the Spirit King's right arm now.

In Amemiya's opinion, Ukitake might have to sacrifice himself in the future, but Amemiya would not watch Ukitake fall into hell after the sacrifice as before.

"I will change all this." Amamiya glanced at the gate of the First Division and returned to the Thirteenth Division.

Tomorrow is the day agreed upon with Urahara Kisuke. Amemiya will go to the 12th Division tomorrow, and Urahara Kisuke himself will take out the Hogyoku.

Because only the 12th Division can collect and produce the materials to remove foreign objects from the soul, Urahara Kisuke did not leave the Soul Society, but stayed in it.

Amemiya knew that the abnormality in him had probably been noticed by the Zero Squad, otherwise Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni would not have asked this question so simply.

"Then, the time to leave has come... Fortunately, I just came back, and the permission to pass through the gate has not been revoked yet."

Moreover, Amemiya Tsutomu discovered the most important thing. Before he returned to Soul Society, he secretly used the Sun Key given to him by Ishida Ryugen. Amemiya Tsutomu was shocked to find that the door in the Sun Key that symbolized Soul Society, or the Invisible Empire, was actually open.

"Well, we need to say goodbye properly..." A figure appeared in Amamiya's mind, and then walked towards the 13th Division.

In the 13th Division, Amemiya was looking for Rukia everywhere, but there was no sign of her, which made Amemiya feel strange.

So Amemiya found Kotetsu Kiyone and Kotsubaki Sentaro and asked them, "Kiyone, Sentaro, have you seen Rukia?"

"Rukia? I don't think I've seen him in the team these days." Kotetsu Kiyone recalled.

"Did he go to Kuchiki's house? No, Captain Kuchiki is not injured, so Rukia shouldn't go to visit him." Amemiya muttered to himself.

"As for Rukia, I heard that someone saw her in Rukongai recently." Sentaro Kotsubaki added.

"Rukoundai? I see. Thank you, Sentaro." Amemiya heard this and roughly understood where Rukia was, and planned to look for her.

"Deputy Captain, Captain Ukitake hasn't come back yet?" Kotetsu asked in a clear voice.

"Well, the captain is still discussing some things with the chief captain, so it may not be that fast."

"Is that so... After the war ended, there are a lot of team tasks piled up again... Ah, I'm not blaming Vice Captain Do, as the biggest contributor to this war, Vice Captain Do should rest well."

When Amemiya heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "I feel a little ashamed of what you said, Qingyin. When I come back, I will fulfill my responsibilities as the vice-captain and take care of the team affairs, right?"

"Hey? Vice Captain To, are you okay? Leave the team affairs to me and Sentaro." Kotetsu Kiyone couldn't understand what Amemiya Tou was thinking. Amemiya Tou, who never dealt with team affairs, actually took the initiative to bring up this matter. What happened?

"It's okay." Amemiya shook his head and left, preparing to go to Rukongai, to the lake where he and Rukia had trained together.

……

In the Rukongai, beside an unknown lake, Rukia was putting her palm into the water, while the other hand was holding the already released Sode no Shirayuki.

"Minus ten degrees, minus twenty degrees, minus thirty degrees..." Rukia muttered to herself, while paying attention to the water surface, looking at the water surface frozen by her body temperature.

Rukia knew that Amemiya must be very busy recently, so she came here by herself and continued to practice her Zanpakuto abilities. However, Bankai was a long way off for her, so Rukia could only continue to practice her Shikai abilities.

If it weren't for Amemiya Do's reminder, Rukia would still have believed that her Sode no Shirayuki was a Zanpakutō that released cold air. In this way, she would have gone further and further down the wrong path, and her strength would probably not have increased much.