Bleach: Traveling through Soi-Fong, Starting from Bankai

"In that case, thank you very much, Little Bee."

At this time, Ukitake Jushiro had calmed down and realized that he had just offended Unohana Retsu.

He even spoke a little carelessly, as if questioning Unohana Retsu's medical skills.

He took two steps forward and said:

"Captain Unohana, I'm so sorry for what happened just now!"

"Also, on behalf of the Thirteenth Division, thank you for saving Haiyan and Du!"

Then, Ukitake bowed deeply to Unohana Retsu.

Unohana Retsu helped Ukitake up and said:

"Captain Ukitake, there's no need to mind."

"We all see your genuine affection and concern for your subordinates, and we understand your anxiety."

"Like I said, since they are here, they definitely can't die."

"As for the Hollow that merged with Haiyan—"

"Oh!"

The door of the Fourth Squad's comprehensive treatment office was suddenly pushed open.

"That's the business of our 12th Division and the Technical Development Bureau."

With an arrogant look on his face, Kuroda Mayuri strode in, accompanied by two officials, Akon and Hibiki.

Perhaps it was because it stayed in the Maggot Nest for too long and never came up to the surface.

All three of them wore black sunglasses.

Kurotsuchi Mayuri looked around, lifted his glasses, and said to Soi Fong:

"As you wished, I have taken precious time from my research to come here."

"Where is the precious specimen you mentioned?"

"In the intensive care unit."

Kurotsuchi Mayuri turned and walked away:

"Akin, Biaozhou, let's go."

Broken Bee added:

"The sample only makes up half of the body. Shiba Kaiyan must not die."

A sharp voice came from the corridor:

"Hmph, don't underestimate me!"

At this moment, a secret mobile team member wearing a conical hat suddenly appeared at the gate.

"Team Ritin?"

All those present were officers of the rank of chief officer and above, and they immediately recognized that this was the unit conveying a strict order of the first level.

The Riting team member said:

"Urgent order from the First Division: Captain Soi Fong of the Eleventh Division, report to the First Division immediately regarding the appearance of a Hollow in Rukongai."

"The rest of the squad captains, please go to Squad One for an emergency meeting tomorrow morning."

Chapter 172 Secret Talk

Seireitei, second floor of the first platoon.

This is the large flat above the conference room, covered with shiny black wooden floors.

The beams and columns are also made of dark wood, and with the height of the floors suppressed, the entire space feels spacious but somewhat oppressive.

The space is more than 500 square meters, with only a tea table placed in the middle.

Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni sat alone with his back straight.

A depressing dark world and a dark tea table.

An octogenarian dressed in dark black.

"Boom, boom, boom."

Soi-Fong took off her shoes and walked quickly, wearing only her tabi.

As soon as she stepped into this room, she frowned.

When she reached Yamamoto's desk, she sat down with great confidence, took out a dark black cup, and poured the tea.

"Old man, this place of yours is quite depressing."

"I'm short enough. If a big dog comes in, won't it have to come in on all fours?"

After saying that, she started to drink tea in gulps.

"Bah bah bah!"

Forcefully swallowing it, Soi-Fong made a bitter face, spat out a few tea stalks, wiped her mouth with her sleeve, and complained:

"You old man, you're hiding here drinking tea by yourself. I thought you were secretly drinking something delicious."

"Isn't this the same tea that was bitterer than life?"

He said this, but his hands did not stop and poured himself another cup.

I used to drink this stuff in small sips, and it was astringent and bitter, and did not quench my thirst at all.

But if you drink it in big gulps...

I don’t know if it’s because I’ve taken too many kendo classes that my personality has changed.

Soi Feng felt that the tea had a sweet aftertaste.

Unconvinced, she drank it all in one gulp:

"Tun tun tun, burp."

"Yue, bah bah bah!!"

Seeing Soi Fong enjoying herself, Yamamoto snorted coldly and said:

"Even harder than life?"

"Why do I remember that you, the captain of the 11th Division, are more comfortable than anyone else?"

"The Kuchiki and Ōmaeda families generously funded the 11th Division, making it a magnificent place."

"I saw this while walking by one day, and I was itching to move the First Division's address there!"

When Soi Feng heard this, she thought, “That won’t do!”

She hurriedly handed Yamamoto tea:

"Oh, Captain-General."

"My place is so tacky, it's not nice to disturb your quiet meditation."

"I think the First Team's place is the best. It has flowers, grass, trees, and houses."

"Humph."

Yamamoto took the tea, took a sip, put it down, and said:

"Okay, stop talking nonsense and tell me the situation."

"it is good."

Soi Fong also sat down and reported to Yamamoto.

After the previous battle, she had already made a brief report to the First Squadron through the Hell Butterfly.

Back in Soul Society, she also captured a secret mobile soldier from the police corps and summoned him again as a backup.

Soi Fong described the reasons and consequences of her coming to the rescue of Shiba Kaiyan, and told Yamamoto some key information in the form of guesses and speculations as much as possible.

"Do you think Aizen is behind this?"

Yamamoto showed no emotion on his face. He just picked up the teacup and asked Suifeng.

"Yes, according to Shiba Kaiyan, that Hollow isn't very powerful, only at the level of a Sea Officer, but it possesses the extremely troublesome ability of [Fusion]."

Soi Feng frowned and analyzed:

"I've looked up the records of the Eleventh Division regarding the suppression of Hollows. There are quite a few Hollows with special abilities, but most of them are derivative abilities related to combat and survival."

"Among these, there is no special ability that comes close to [Fusion]."

Yamamoto nodded:

"continue."

"I have a good relationship with the current head of the Shifengyuan family, and he has granted me permission to access the Shifengyuan family's library for research."

"Comparing with the data from the 11th Division, there's no record of Xu having similar abilities."

“But, if you change your mindset.”

Broken Bee leaned forward:

"It's a bold assumption that Aizen is the mastermind behind this."

"After all, there have been recent incidents of Shinigami being killed or injured within the territory controlled by the Soul Society, and they are all related to Hollows."

"It can only be associated with the 'Captain Hollow' incident led by Aizen."

Yamamoto said:

"Your idea is good, but it has loopholes."

"We have control over the Hollow-related Shinigami deaths and injuries, as well as the incident at Kirinji, Squad Zero."

"During this incident, an Arrancar from the Ten Kings Hollows also appeared. How do you explain this?"

Soi Feng smiled slightly, picked up the tea and drank it all to moisten her mouth, just to whet the old man's appetite.

"Ton ton ton, ha——"

Then he put down the teacup and said confidently:

"That's why I said it's under the control of Seireitei."

"Hueco Mundo isn't controlled by 'us', is it?"

Yamamoto remained silent, but did not refute.

Soi Fong noticed Yamamoto's reaction and continued without asking any further questions.

"The Ten Kings of Hollows is the organization from the Hueco Mundo that disappeared."

"And these Hollows are Arrancar."

"The report provided by Kurotsuchi Mayuri has already been circulated from the First Division to all other divisions. I'm sure you're aware of this, old man."

"Arrancar is a Hollow transformed into a Death God."

"Or rather, they poorly imitated the Shinigami's Zanpakutō techniques."

"And that Hollow called Metastasia, fused with Shiba Kaiyan, is a fusion of the Hollow and the Shinigami."

"The Arrancar has already become a Shinigami. There's no need to research abilities like [Fusion]."

"But, if a certain Shinigami who has traveled to Hueco Mundo and witnessed the Arrancars has a new inspiration."

"I want to explore the boundary between Death God and Hollow God through the process of becoming Hollow Death God, and break through it."

Yamamoto opened his eyes slightly:

"You mean... Aizen?"

Broken Bee nodded:

"I think that from the 'Captain's Hollowification' incident to the current emergence of 'Hollows with fusion abilities'."

"It can all be attributed to Aizen."

"His technology is constantly improving and iterating."