Bleach: Getting Stronger Starting from Teaching at the Spiritual Arts Academy

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni frowned. The situation that Yagyu Danzo mentioned was indeed something that needed to be considered in advance: "I can guarantee it! If she takes the opportunity to defect, I will personally bring her back!"

Yagyu Danzo shook his head: "You should understand that Hell is a very dangerous place. If Saito, who is immortal, were to defect when the Hell Expeditionary Force encounters a powerful enemy, it would likely cause irreparable damage to the Hell Expeditionary Force!"

“Unless…” Yagyu Danzo paused, then slowly said, “you will be the captain of the Hell Expeditionary Force, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni!”

"With you watching over him, even if Saito Immortal has thoughts of defection, he won't dare to actually do it!" Yagyu Danzo continued before Yamamoto Genryu Sai Shigekuni could respond. "Furthermore, Yhwach is incredibly powerful. According to you, Yhwach's strength will increase even further after he goes to Hell. If someone else were to take charge of the Hell Expeditionary Force, how would you ensure that this force could hold out until the Soul Society's reinforcements arrive?"

"We plan to select five Shinigami with captain-level strength to form the Hell Expeditionary Force. This strength is enough to support them until the Soul Society receives support," Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni explained. "The Technology Development Bureau has cracked the Quincy's shadow teleportation technology. As long as the Hell Expeditionary Force has a beacon, we can also quickly support them by opening a shadow portal."

"Five Shinigami with captain-level strength, that includes Saito, who is immortal. If she were to defect or even turn against Yhwach when the Hell Expeditionary Force encounters her, how would you handle that?"

Yagyu Danzo pressed Saito's immortality and loyalty on the issue of loyalty.

His real intention was to force Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni to join the Hell Expeditionary Force!

This was not just a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Last time, during the military preparation phase before the Shinigami's campaign against the Wandenreich, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni prepared under the guise of reinforcing the Hueco Mundo expeditionary force to prevent leaks.

Even the 46th Chamber only learned about this after the war ended, which made them feel extremely threatened.

If Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni could silently eliminate the Quincy of the Wandenreich, then he could certainly eliminate them in the same way.

Upon seeing the proposal to form a Hell Expeditionary Force, Yagyu Danzo immediately conceived the idea of ​​sending Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni to Hell to carry out the mission.

As long as Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni is not in Soul Society, Forty-Six can gradually erode the Gotei 13 and bring them under his control!

“If it were a few hundred years ago, I would also believe that Saito, being immortal, would not betray the Gotei 13,” Yagyu Danzo sighed. “But times have changed. After being imprisoned in a place like the Avici Hell for hundreds of years, can you really guarantee that she will not harbor any resentment towards the Gotei 13?”

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni fell silent. Based on his past understanding of Saito Immortal, he knew that Saito Immortal would never betray the Gotei 13. However, with her spiritual pressure sealed and imprisoned in a place like the 'Avici Hell,' every day would be torture. It was hard to say whether her personality would become twisted.

After a moment of silence, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni spoke:

"I will personally lead the Hell Expeditionary Force to find Yhwach!"

Chapter 404 Release from Prison

"I will personally lead the Hell Expeditionary Force to find Yhwach!"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's deep voice echoed in the First Division meeting hall.

After returning from the Central 46th Chamber, he summoned all the captains again to discuss the formation of the Hell Expeditionary Army.

"Did I hear that right? Old Man Shan is going to hell?"

Kyoraku Shunsui's mouth dropped open. He hadn't expected that after the old man went to the Central 46th Chamber, he would decide to go to hell himself.

"What about the affairs of the Gotei 13?"

Kenpachi Kuruyashiki scratched his face. He had agreed to form the Hell Expeditionary Force and was even thinking of vying for the position of leader, but now Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said he wanted to participate.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said in a deep voice:

"I must consider the possibility that Saito, who is immortal, might defect. I absolutely cannot allow the Hell Expeditionary Force to be put in danger because of this issue!"

With me watching her, even if she harbors disloyal intentions, she won't be able to inflict significant losses on the Hell Expeditionary Force.

"Although the old man is usually quite free..." Kyoraku Shunsui recalled the memory of being dragged into the First Division for grueling training by the old man a while ago, "but if he's not in Soul Society, our work won't be easy to carry out!"

"After I leave Soul Society, Yagyu Danzo will serve as Acting Captain-Commander, temporarily assuming the duties of Captain-Commander." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni glared at Kyoraku Shunsui. "I hope that when I return, I won't receive reports of you neglecting your duties as Captain-Commander!"

"Acting Captain-General?!"

"Is this...appropriate?"

Who is Yagyu Danzo...?

"You should remember him by another name—Yagyu Kenpachi!"

"So it's Yagyu Kenpachi!"

"But Yagyu Danzo is currently the chief judge and head of the Forty-Six Chambers of Sages. It might not be appropriate to have him act as the captain-commander..."

The news of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni shocked the captains.

The young captains were unfamiliar with the name Yagyu Danzo and doubted his abilities.

The older captain, however, was thinking about something much deeper.

"Everyone, there's no need to worry. As long as I do my job as captain, everything will be back to normal when I return."

Since Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni had already agreed to Room 46's plan, he had no intention of changing his mind.

He was aware of Yagyu Danzo and the 46 Chambers' ulterior motives, but he was very confident in himself and the Gotei 13.

Once Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni returns to Soul Society, all the efforts of Yagyu Danzo and the 46 Chambers will be in vain!

Standing in the middle of the captains' ranks, Aizen Sousuke quietly took in everyone's reactions.

"Was this all part of your plan, teacher?!"

Aizen Sousuke subtly sized up his teacher.

Although the teacher hadn't said much, the more he did so, the more certain Aizen Sousuke became that things were going exactly as the teacher had hoped!

Most of the captains of the Gotei 13 are disciples of Shikatori-ryu. If Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni were to leave Soul Society, wouldn't the Gotei 13 be under his command?

The stagnant state of Soul Society is very likely to be broken by the departure of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Aizen Sousuke was starting to look forward to what would happen next.

......

Kensei Rokusha, accompanied by two officers, arrived at the Abyss Prison.

The Infernal Prison is part of the Shinigami Underground Prison and is managed by the Prison Squad. Therefore, the task of releasing Saito, who is immortal, falls to Kensei Muguruma.

The prison was pitch black, so dark that the young officer, who was visiting for the first time, was quite frightened.

"With me here, what are you worried about?" Kensei Muguruma said dismissively. "You need to work on your courage. As the head of the prison squad, are you afraid of going to jail?"

"This is the 'Infernal Hell'! I've heard that only the most ruthless characters are imprisoned here!"

The young officer following behind Kensei Rokusha spoke cautiously, fearing a sudden attack from the sinner lurking in the darkness.

They don't actually need to go deep into Avici Hell to see the sinners imprisoned there; they only need to call their names to see them.

"Saito is immortal!"

Liu Chequan shouted towards the depths of darkness.

Then, the group heard the sound of something being dragged on the ground coming from the depths of darkness.

Kensei Rokusha swallowed hard without making a sound.

He was actually a little nervous.

This first captain was a ruthless person in the past. He was imprisoned in the Abyss for killing the head of the Tsunayo family in the street.

It's hard to say whether being locked up in such a horrible place for hundreds of years would affect one's mental state.

A figure slowly emerged from the darkness.

Liu Chequan shone a lantern on it.

The person who came was a petite and delicate girl with purple hair. She was not tall, only about 1.5 meters.

Her long purple hair was tied into pigtails with black hair ties, she wore a black eye patch over her left eye, and she was dressed in a plain white kimono. Her neck, wrists, waist, and ankles were all bound by a chain shackle.

"My sentence is over?" Saito Immortal could not hide his excitement.

In fact, not long ago, Shichiki had already come to the Infernal Realm to inform her of her release from prison and to take away the spiritual space pocket that she had previously left there, so as not to expose that someone had secretly come to the Infernal Realm.

But when that moment actually arrived, she was still very excited.

I can finally leave this hellish place!

"It's not over yet, but thanks to Captain Shikatori's efforts, you've been given a chance to redeem yourself!" Kensei Muguruma explained.

"Oh~ then tell me, how do you plan to atone for your crimes?" Saito Immortal laughed.

......

Shikatori Dojo.

After being released from prison, Saito Immortal first went back to the Saito family home.

But she had been away for too long, and her old home had changed beyond recognition. She didn't stay long before coming to the Shikatori Dojo to find her old friend, Shikatori Hakunsai.

In July, a welcome banquet was prepared for this occasion.

"Looks like you've recovered quite well. Before I was imprisoned, you were often sickly!" Saito Immortal was also very happy to see that Shikatori Hakunsai's injuries had been completely healed.

"Let me rest for a few days, and I'll see how much you've improved!"

Saito, who is immortal, has been wearing a spiritual artifact that restricts spiritual pressure for too long and needs some time to recover.

The Hell Expeditionary Force is still in the process of preparation, so there is no rush to go to Hell immediately.

"You came out and immediately wanted to fight me," Lu Qu Ba Yunzhai chuckled. "You haven't changed much even after being imprisoned for three hundred years!"

Saito, who is immortal, also practices swordsmanship and used to frequently spar with Shikato Hakunsai.

"However, I'm also getting a little itchy." Shikatori Hakunzai reminisced about the past, then turned to look at July. "July, my sword hasn't tasted blood in a long time. Doesn't the Hell Expeditionary Force need a few captain-level combatants? Count me in!"

Chapter 405 Arrangement

That night, at the Seventh Division barracks.

"Why are you here so late, Master? Is there something you wish to instruct me on?"

Komamura Sajin sat upright and asked in a low voice.

It's already past midnight, and unless it's something important, the teacher usually wouldn't come to see him at this hour.

"I do have something to discuss with you." July nodded gently. "You should have already heard about the Hell Expeditionary Force, right?"

Seeing Komamura Sajin nod, he continued:

"The Gotei 5 will send five strong individuals with captain-level strength to form the Hell Expeditionary Force."

"Three people have been confirmed: Captain-Commander Yamamoto, Kenpachi Kuruyashiki, and Immortal Saito."

“But Baiyunzhai told me today that she also wants to join the Hell Expeditionary Force.”

"I'm a little worried about sending her to hell like this, after all, they might encounter Yhwach as their enemy, and I have important matters to attend to and cannot go with them..."

Komamura Sajin understood his teacher's meaning and replied without hesitation, "Rest assured, teacher, I swear to protect my master with my life!"

“Bayunzhai doesn’t need your protection. Her strength ranks among the top of all the captains.” July patted Komamura Sajin on the shoulder and smiled. “However, you are my most trusted disciple. I will feel more at ease with you by her side!”

Komamura Sajin is extremely loyal, and after being trained by him, his strength is much greater than that of the original Komamura Sajin. However, he cannot be promoted to captain because there is no vacancy for the captain position.

In addition, Komamura Sajin's werewolf physique is quite resilient, and with several captain-level strong companions, even if he encountered Yhwach, he wouldn't be instantly killed.

He couldn't go to Hell in July, so he needed to focus on training his disciples and strengthening himself. He would only go to Hell when the Hell Expeditionary Force found Yhwach.

Therefore, in July, he wanted Komamura Sajin to join the Hell Expeditionary Force to help look after Bayunzai in order to prevent any accidents from happening.

Komamura Sajin declared resolutely, "This disciple will certainly not fail in his mission!"

"This journey is fraught with danger. I have a way to grant you the power of the Void, but it requires a strong will to withstand it," July continued, "Are you willing to accept this power?"

"The power of Hollows?" Komamura Sajin instinctively wanted to refuse, but since it was his most respected teacher who had offered the suggestion, he finally nodded. "This disciple is willing!"

Komamura Sajin was already an anomaly among the Shinigami, and if he became a Shinigami with Hollow powers, he would be an anomaly among anomalies. If someone else had asked him that question, he probably would have drawn his sword on the spot.

July saw through Komamura Sajin's thoughts and said gently:

"There is no need to feel guilty. Mastering the power of the Hollow is the only way to break through the limits of the Shinigami."

"Did you know that the high and mighty Spirit King is also a being who has mastered the power of the void? Not only that, the Spirit King even possesses the power of the Quincy!"

"Therefore, it's not unusual for Shinigami to possess Hollow powers!"

"Instead, it has stepped into a higher level!"

Komamura Sajin looked surprised: "Lord Rei-ou actually possesses the power of a Hollow and a Quincy!"

“That’s right, this is a secret known only to a few in the Three Realms.” July took out a glowing bead. “This is called ‘Hougyoku’. It is a rare object created with the power of the Spirit King as its core. It can grant you the power of the Void.”

In July, the plan is to grant Komamura Sajin the ability to become intangible, as this is the fastest way to increase his strength.

In times of crisis, blurring can be a life-saving trump card.