The only player in the world of Bleach

The two are gradually adapting to this similar way of getting along.

Just as Matsushita Yusuke uttered a similar sentiment, the wind chimes hanging on the windowsill were rang, producing a series of crisp sounds.

Jingle Bell……

Soi Fon's head popped out from the pile of documents.

"Is it getting windy? Should we close the window?"

Yusuke Matsushita calmly raised his hand, patted her shoulder, and then said.

"No need... I'm going to the First Division now to deliver this document... I should grab something at the First Division tonight, so you don't need to wait for me to come back. Just grab something to eat at the cafeteria."

He suddenly turned and walked towards the door, grabbing the haori (a traditional Chinese garment symbolizing the captain's status) next to the door frame.

After pausing briefly near the threshold, Matsushita Yusuke turned his head slightly and gave his final instructions.

"Get some rest early tonight and don't wander around outside."

With that, Matsushita Yusuke turned and left.

"...???"

Soi Fon looked completely bewildered.

Why is she saying this out of the blue? After leaving her job at the Criminal Investigation Department, Soi Fon rarely goes out at night anymore.

After all, I'm already exhausted from working all day...

The two didn't get to say much, and after leaving the Eleventh Division's base, Matsushita Yusuke headed in the opposite direction from the First Division.

About three minutes later.

He stopped in front of a bungalow, raised his hand, and tapped lightly.

dong dong dong...

The door was pushed open, and Tosen Kaname stood inside, his expression unusually serious.

His Zanpakuto, Seimushi, can vibrate the air and generate unique sound wave frequencies... Through prior practice, Matsushita Yusuke is able to capture these subtle 'cues'.

"What's wrong, Tosen?"

"Lord Aizen has given instructions: tonight...begin the operation."

134: Missing

"Indigo dye? Indigo dye!!!"

Inside the Fifth Division's headquarters, Shinji Hirako's voice echoed through the corridor.

He strode through the crowd, bringing his left hand to his mouth in a megaphone shape as he shouted.

"Where is he? Where did he run off to again? If he doesn't come out soon, I'll drink all the black tea in your room!!!"

A passing soldier couldn't help but whisper.

"As for Vice-Captain Aizen... he probably went out around noon."

"what?"

Hirako stood there, looking rather puzzled.

here we go again……

In fact, recently, these Tenpyo Makos have often exhibited this kind of 'incongruity'.

Even though I clearly remember how things happened and what the consequences were... the things I know are subtly different from what others say.

At first, I thought it was just an illusion.

But things are different now.

It's not just trivial matters; even things that happened just a few minutes ago seem to cause 'memory confusion'!

Aizen Sousuke left around noon? How is that possible...? Hirako had met with him half an hour ago and even gave him instructions.

So where exactly did the problem lie?

Hirako suddenly turned around and shouted at the other person's back.

"Wait a minute!"

The team members seemed to be startled.

The other person, clutching a file folder, looked at Hirako with a terrified and puzzled expression.

His expression clearly showed some fear, after all, Hirako Shinji was usually quite easygoing, speaking to his fellow members in a gentle manner, and he would never shout or yell...

An honest person suddenly loses their temper?

No matter who it is, the first reaction is to feel intimidated.

"Captain... Captain, is there something you need?"

Seeing the look of fear on the other person's face, Hirako pursed her lips, turned her head to the side, and took a deep breath with her mouth slightly open.

I need to control my emotions and not let this sense of unease affect others... especially since I'm the team leader.

Staying calm should always be the main theme.

"It's nothing, I just suddenly remembered something... Sorry, I'll give you a day off later, remember to get some rest."

Hirako turned and left.

The sense of incongruity grew stronger and stronger, and the source of all this...

Although there is no clear indication yet, and there is no literal evidence.

However, Shinji Hirako thought about it intuitively and focused his attention on Sosuke Aizen.

Indigo dyeing...

There's definitely something wrong with this guy.

'Although the timing isn't quite right, it's about time to formally test the waters...after all, this man is very secretive.'

Back in his office, as the daylight gradually dimmed, Hirako Shinji was pondering how to handle things if he saw Aizen again.

But at this moment...

A series of hurried footsteps approached from afar.

The other person was walking very fast, with an unusual sense of urgency.

Shinji Hirako had heard the commotion long ago, and he waited calmly in his office...

Although I have a premonition, it may not necessarily come true.

Perhaps there is some kind of turning point?

It could just be my own suspicion, or simply overthinking.

The mentality of taking chances exists in any situation... and at this moment, Hirako Shinji is no exception.

This chaotic, ambiguous transitional state, after lasting for a short while, eventually came to a conclusion.

The moment the door was pushed open.

Bang!

The member in black clothing knelt on one knee and shouted loudly at Hirako Mako.

"Emergency Captains' Meeting... Please move to the First Division meeting room!"

coming.

Emergency Captains' Meeting!

Such explanations usually only appear in special circumstances, when a sudden event occurs within Soul Society that requires immediate attention.

If this were placed within the original timeline, it would probably be equivalent to the 'Traveler' invasion incident.

In the end what happened?

Hirako Shinji was unaware of this.

If it's an emergency that requires immediate action, then the Ghost Path should be used to notify people through the "Heavenly Void Ring" method.

But that hasn't happened yet...

Whether Schrödinger's cat survived or not, Hirako Shinji did not know.

But what he was certain of was that... the premonition that had existed in the chaos was now falling into an even deeper direction.

"Okay, let's go then."

He stood up and reached for the clothes rack next to him.

Captain of the Fifth Division.

This is his identity, his duty, and his obligation.

Shinji Hirako left the Fifth Division's base, and during his journey, he saw the figure of a familiar face.

He didn't even need to greet them; the other person, having noticed the situation, had already moved closer.

"Captain Hirako, you also received the news about the emergency meeting?"

"Is Captain Urahara one too?"

Kisuke Urahara.

The man, sporting a head of short, blond hair and stubble on his chin, smiled and nodded.

"Because it was the first time I had heard of such news... I didn't even finish the experiment before I came out."

"There's no need to be so nervous, is there? Get yourself ready before coming out. Otherwise, the old man will nag you if he sees you."

"Huh?! Really?!"

Although he has been the captain for some time, this guy's personality remains as mediocre as ever, and he seems to have no interest in anything.

He seemed to be amused by this guy.

The tension in Hirako Shinji's heart dissipated a little, and his expression unconsciously softened.

"Getting back to the main point... how do you interpret this gathering? Do you have any specific conjectures?"

The latter touched his chin and finally shook his head in confusion.

There's absolutely no idea in the literal sense.

"Yeah……"

"Does Captain Hirako know anything?"

He did not answer immediately; he remained silent for a while, seemingly deep in thought.

"Someone must have had an accident."

The reason is also very simple.

Urgent, but not urgent.

"We haven't received permission to lift the ban on using Shunpo over Seireitei, which means we still need to maintain a state of 'restraint'..."

For the Gotei 13, this situation was essentially in the 'observation' phase.

"It seems that someone is missing... An investigation needs to be launched, but we haven't finalized the personnel involved yet."

Kisuke Urahara nodded slightly without saying a word.

The researchers understood very little about these things, and he wasn't particularly interested in them anyway.

All I can say is... I hope it's not something too difficult.

After the two arrived, Chojiro Sasakibe spoke to them without hesitation.

"Kensei Rokusha has gone missing."

135: Countermeasures

The first sentence sets the tone.

This lays the groundwork for future discussions and also helps everyone reach a consensus as soon as possible.

"Come with me."