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Aizen didn't turn his head, but responded with a light laugh.

"Binding Path Eighty-One: Severing Emptiness".

The light shield formed by the convergence of spiritual particles solidified in the sky, perfectly blocking this magnificent, thunderous attack.

"Varied……"

While Tetsusai was still in surprise, Aizen Sousuke had already nimbly walked past his two subordinates.

"Let's go back, you two."

Tosen responded softly and then patted Matsushita Yusuke on the shoulder.

"what happened to you?"

Yusuke Matsushita rubbed his eyes and then belatedly laughed.

"Oh, let's go, let's go..."

[You witnessed Berserker's debut battle and watched Aizen Sousuke steal the spotlight—perhaps next time, that person will be you?]

You have earned an achievement reward...

147: I don't understand (in a dramatic, rhythmic tone)

You have earned an achievement reward...

[Technique (Spiritual Affinity)]

You have gained the ability to communicate with spiritual particles, which may not seem like a significant improvement for you. However, this ability allows you to become more familiar with your power and grow in many ways.

Looking at the contents of the notification bar, Matsushita Yusuke narrowed his eyes and pondered for a moment.

Again.

Strange and unusual skill enhancements...

To be honest, given Matsushita Yusuke's current progress and level, what he needs most is a reward that can directly improve his strength.

For example, a Kido-type Zanpakuto can be upgraded to +5 or +10.

Let's upgrade our buddy's level again.

After mastering Bankai, Matsushita Yusuke could feel a significant increase in his combat power.

However, at the same time... the difficulty of advancing further also increases significantly. Each increase in stats after level 70 requires a considerable amount of time, so obtaining them through achievement rewards is undoubtedly the most worthwhile approach.

—Your skill would have been so useful if you had taught me this when I was studying!

While silently complaining to himself, Matsushita Yusuke's expression remained unchanged as he left with Aizen Sousuke.

Only Tosen Kaname was still a little hesitant.

"Lord Aizen, are you sure you don't need to take matters into your own hands and deal with them?"

The blind boy's awareness of eliminating all threats was quite good, but for Aizen Sousuke, he clearly had other plans.

"There's no need to do that."

He made the assertion calmly, adding as he went.

"Kisuke Urahara's strength is on a completely different level from the others, and this guy is inherently troublesome... Moreover, the effects of Hollowfication won't last long. Once Captain Hirako recovers, we'll be facing two captain-level figures again."

After a brief pause, Aizen said with a smile.

“These two are a bit different from the others, they’ll be a bit troublesome to deal with…Matsushita-kun must be exhausted, right? If he forces himself to keep fighting, it will be disadvantageous for us.”

……Um?

How could this possibly have anything to do with me?

Yusuke Matsushita snapped out of his reverie, looked at his boss, and nodded cautiously in response.

"You're too kind... I'm actually not that tired."

“Respecting our opponent in our actions will minimize our risks. Let’s leave it at that, you two.”

What else is there to say? Just do as I say.

"Moreover, the current situation is also within expectations... it just requires the second plan to be used."

Aizen Sousuke pushed up his glasses, his pupils reflecting a subtle, restrained light.

"With the Mirror Flower and Water Moon in hand, you two... we have no rivals ahead."

Yusuke Matsushita, who was still pondering the control panel, was taken aback when he heard this.

Wait, wait, wait, isn't your statement decades ahead of its time?

The timeline is wrong, I haven't collected any of the CGs!!!

"By the way, Lord Aizen."

The blind man suddenly spoke up.

"That kid I told you about a while ago was secretly asking about you again yesterday..."

"Ah, that guy?"

"Should we dispose of it, Lord Aizen?"

"No... that approach is too guilty. It's better to make contact first and see what that guy really wants to do."

Aizen Sousuke raised his right hand and rubbed one side of his cheek while speaking in a subtle tone.

"If the other party is a rare talent, the right solution is to try to make them work for us. After all... we don't have many people right now."

Listening to the 'encrypted conversation' between the two, Yusuke Matsushita felt a question mark pop up in his head.

What are these two talking about?

Suddenly, he saw Aizen Sousuke turn his head to look in his direction.

"By the way, Matsushita-kun. I'll leave this matter to you. Compared to our positions, your Eleventh Division Captain is easier to approach."

"Uh... what do you mean?"

“A young man named Gin Ichimaru.”

Gin Ichimaru.

It's impossible for Matsushita Yusuke not to know this person.

Even in the original work, he is a character who is depicted in great detail.

If we follow the original storyline, Matsushita Yusuke's position should be his now, and... wait?

Etc., etc.

'At this point, he should have already joined the Sky Club, right? Why is he only starting to make contact now?'

The plot seems a bit off?

A moment later, Matsushita Yusuke seemed to realize what was happening belatedly.

The timing might not match...

'Could it be that my joining as a captain has given Aizen undue confidence, leading him to decide to act prematurely?'

It's not impossible.

After all, in the original work, Aizen, who was 'pretending' to be a nice guy, usually needed to communicate with people in a friendly manner.

Even so, when facing Hirako Shinji, he could still perform the ruthless act of secretly shaving people's heads without batting an eye... What does this mean?

This fifth division captain probably just thinks Aizen is Japanese and plays pranks on him all the time...

He could let others go (perhaps), but this Hirako Shinji, after seeing him lose his resistance, Rōran's reaction was to first give him a good talking-to.

Then I drew my knife and was about to eat some green garlic!

It can only be said that old grudges and new hatreds may have been settled all at once.

'If Aizen chooses to act sooner, bringing forward the timeline... then it seems reasonable that Gin Ichimaru hasn't joined the team yet.'

The original work did not describe the scene of Gin Ichimaru joining the group. This squinty-eyed old man appeared in his childhood form, looking about the same age as the kid.

Even so, he was already mingling behind Aizen Sousuke.

They must have recognized his talent at this stage...

"Should I handle this? Aizen-sensei, isn't this...?"

"What's wrong? Are you lacking confidence, Matsushita-kun?"

Aizen Sousuke looked at him with a smile and said in a gentle tone.

“I took some time to observe that young man before. Although his mind might be a bit complicated, he seems to have good talent. If possible... bringing him to our side might not be a bad idea.”

but.

"How to make the specific judgment and what decision to make... that's up to you. If you feel it's not suitable, you can take care of it as you see fit."

He slowly stepped forward, patted Yusuke Matsushita on the shoulder, and added with a smile.

"I await your decision, Matsushita-kun."

The person involved scratched the back of their head, showing a slightly embarrassed expression.

I don't understand! (with dramatic intonation)

Does this mean I have to temporarily take on the role of HR manager?

While it's understandable that a small company might be struggling financially and taking on side jobs in other fields, this isn't entirely unreasonable.

But this seems a bit unprofessional... Should we let Gin Ichimaru join the 11th Division?

That squinty-eyed kid is going to be the war maniac?

Is there any potential?

148: Information Gap

Seeing Aizen Sousuke and the others leave, Urahara Kisuke and the others, who remained in place, did not immediately take action.

Of course, Tessai Wakabi's original intention was to chase after them directly and capture Aizen Sousuke and the others.

But Kisuke Urahara's opinion was completely different.

"Saving lives is the priority."

The reason is also very simple.

"Aizen Sousuke's confident demeanor suggests he's made arrangements and left a backup plan... If we rashly pursue him, we might just be playing right into his hands."

He gripped Hirako Shinji in his hand, looking at the other's panting appearance, and added with a solemn expression.

“Until the intelligence gap is closed, I advocate for a conservative approach.”

Although it sounds very unpleasant, there's simply no reason to refute it.

Tetsuzhai pursed his lips and clenched his right fist so tightly that his knuckles popped out and turned slightly white.

In fact, this is a major problem that Soul Society is facing now and will continue to face for a long time to come.

Whether it's the invasion of the Ryoka in the main story, the Hueco Mundo later on, or even the Quincy incident, Soul Society is basically at a natural intelligence disadvantage.

Being ambushed in various ways is a frustrating reality.

Although it may sound annoying, it is actually a last resort.

Because if they don't resort to some underhanded tactics, given the foundation of the Gotei 13... their overall strength is far greater than the thirteen captains on the surface.

Not to mention the many talented individuals hidden among the officials, there are several strong individuals among the vice-captains who are more than capable of serving as captains.

Moreover, in the Bleach universe, simply increasing the number of people is completely meaningless.

Once you reach a certain level of strength, you can basically crush other opponents like speed bumps... The debate about mechanics and stats is completely meaningless in the context of the Bleach universe.

If you're a bit weaker, there are plenty of options for lower-level captains; there's bound to be one that suits you.

For those who are stronger, the level 1 captain's strength is beyond the standard, so there's no need to say more.

What if you're really powerful enough to defeat everyone in both of those groups? Hehehe, that triggers a hidden storyline...

The old man from the mountain is coming to spar with you, wielding his Broken Blade.

It can only be said that the Gotei 13 is too comprehensive in this respect. As long as you want to fight, you can always find a team that suits you.