You are very strong, but my painting style is better than yours!

Shihōin Hyakuhū faced the Captain-Commander directly and said in a deep voice, "Tsunayoshi Tokina is cunning and treacherous. Since he dared to betray us directly, he must have anticipated being attacked and would have made preparations in advance."

Of course, I don't think he's anything to be afraid of. Even if he gains some forbidden power, he couldn't possibly defeat the entire Thirteen Divisions. I'm just worried that he'll use his expertise in scheming and trickery to make our sacrifices meaningless.

"...I understand what you mean."

Yamamoto slowly exhaled and nodded.

Hyaku-hou laughed: "However, when the expeditionary force is formed, I will sign up to participate as well. Speaking of which, I have been to the human world in the past few hundred years but never to Hueco Mundo. I would like to see some scenery that is different from Soul Society."

Upon hearing this, everyone was surprised, but the captain and Yinling seemed to have already expected it, and simply nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Bai Zhou and Yin Ling shared similar thoughts: their families already had qualified successors, and they were already planning to retire anyway. Since they had encountered a crisis at Seireitei, as the heads of five great noble families, it was time for them to step forward!

For veteran captains who have lived for hundreds or thousands of years, Hueco Mundo is not a scary place. Even if they die on the battlefield, they can be considered to have died a worthy death.

The atmosphere grew heavy without them realizing it. Just as everyone was waiting for the captain to speak, Iori raised his hand. After everyone noticed him and the old man gave him his approval, he spoke very politely.

"Regarding the campaign against Tsunayoshi Tokisada, I have a few immature suggestions, some of which contain unorthodox ideas. I'm not sure if I should say them."

"But it doesn't matter."

The old man's expression softened considerably, showing great leniency towards his young disciple.

After all, Iori is still a "kid". It's a good thing that young people are energetic and have ideas. Even if they don't think things through, it's understandable - much better than some guys who just loaf around all day!

"!"

Chunshui shivered inexplicably and looked around in surprise and uncertainty.

Then Iori spoke: "The reconstruction of Seireitei is still underway, and the 10th Division has just been formed. We need some time to rest."

Moreover, Shi Tan undoubtedly knows us very well, while we know nothing about his plans or his strength. Under these circumstances, I believe we cannot launch an expedition immediately, otherwise, unexpected events could easily occur.

"Yes, Captain Aizen's words are very apt."

With his hands tucked into his sleeves, Shunsui said, “I originally thought I knew that guy quite well, but I never expected that he would be capable of doing something like this… It can only be said that Tsunayoshi Tokinada is extremely good at hiding his true intentions. This kind of guy definitely has more than one trump card. Rushing into Hueco Mundo could very well lead to falling into a trap.”

“That’s right, and we should also consider the secret treasure of the Tsunayo family.”

Yinling gave his first opinion, and his tone was extremely serious from the start: "As one of the five great noble families, Tsunayoshi possesses some secret treasures and magical artifacts that existed before the creation of the Gotei 13. The depth of their foundation is probably no less than that of Shihouin."

As far as I know, after this incident, Tsunayoshi's ancestral home was destroyed, and many treasures disappeared... It is very likely that they were moved away by Tsunayoshi Tokina beforehand.

If we are going to launch a military campaign, we must consider this point!

Everyone agreed wholeheartedly.

Iori raised an eyebrow, feeling a pang of regret: a treasure? What a loss!

Because I had no intention of challenging my teacher at the moment, Iori had to return to Hueco Mundo through the Black Hole to avoid a direct confrontation with Yamamoto, thus missing the opportunity to plunder the Tsuna Yayo family.

If those treasures weren't destroyed on the spot, then they were most likely taken by someone. Shi Tan is already dead, so it couldn't be him. He's the most likely suspect...

Without even thinking twice, it's probably Yuuki!

That person was deeply involved in Iori's plan from start to finish; she even helped put the stone tablet in. There was no reason not to take advantage of the situation when cleaning up the ruins of Tsunayoshiro after the war!

However, these things can be considered her spoils of war or rewards in a sense... so it's not appropriate to ask her for a share of the profits.

"Yes, we cannot launch an attack in the short term."

Iori didn't pause for long before quickly regaining her composure and continuing, "But if we just waste this break and let Tsunayoshi Tokina hide in Hueco Mundo and laugh at us... to be honest, that's pretty annoying."

The captains exchanged glances, their eyes all conveying agreement, especially those who had suffered losses at the hands of "Hollow".

If I ever get the chance to get revenge, I'll definitely tear that kid to pieces!

"So I have a suggestion, why don't we cause that guy some trouble during this time!"

Iori smiled and said, "Firstly, it will distract him and make it difficult for him to do anything smoothly, and secondly, it will give us more time to prepare."

"Good idea, but how exactly do we do it?"

Ukitake asked curiously.

"I still have some subordinates staying in Hueco Mundo. They were supposed to be rotated, but given the current situation, I have no choice but to keep them here for a while longer."

Let them remain in Hueco Mundo, serving as our outposts and intelligence hubs, and then... engage in dialogue with the Hollows as representatives.

"Daxu?"

"What do you mean?"

Everyone looked at Iori with surprise and confusion, unable to understand why he would have such an idea.

Before Iori could explain, the new captain of the 10th Division, Kuchiki Sojun, spoke up first: "Everyone, please calm down. Captain Aizen has no intention of cooperating with the Hollows. If I'm not mistaken, he just wants to clarify his position."

"Yes."

Iori nodded to Aojun, and the two exchanged a knowing smile after looking at each other.

"As you all know, Hueco Mundo is a vast territory and does not have an organization like the Seireitei. The entire Hollow world society is fragmented and is by no means a monolithic entity."

Although Tsunayoshi Tokinada is colluding with the Hollows, I don't think he can influence the entire Hueco Mundo; he's most likely just making peace with one of the major powers.

"Could it be... that you intend to cooperate with their hostile forces and use their strength against them?"

"How can a Shinigami cooperate with a Hollow?! This has nothing to do with interests, it's a matter of principle!"

Iori's righteous and stern words made Shunsui smile awkwardly.

"However, politics is not just about cooperation and hostility. We don't need to compromise with the Great Void; we can just watch from the sidelines."

Back when I was in Hueco Mundo, in order to speed up the clearing of the Hollows and ensure the camp wouldn't be disturbed, I once fought against Barragan, the Hollow King of Las Noches, and he made us agree to a non-interference pact.

Upon hearing this, the captains' expressions changed immediately, especially Saito, who, despite his age, looked at Iori with amazement and admiration.

To duel the enemy leader and force him to sign a humiliating treaty...that sounds incredibly heroic!

"This [Lex Noches] was mentioned in previous reports. It is a relatively large organization in Hueco Mundo, led by Vasto Lorde, and has countless low- to mid-level Hollows."

Cang Chun continued, "Moreover, we can be certain that this organization has absolutely no connection with Tsunayoshi Tokinada!"

"Oh, why are you so sure?"

"Because Barragán is powerful and arrogant."

Iori explained, "He has no interest in cooperating with the Grim Reaper and doesn't care about scientific research at all. It's impossible for Tokina to use the resources of Hueco Mundo to strengthen himself."

“I see… Indeed, Shi Tan is not a likable guy.”

Chunshui nodded: "So what do you mean?"

“We don’t need to cooperate with [Lexusion Palace]. It’s enough to just tell them about Shitan and the other Vastod.”

Iori's smile was somewhat mischievous: "Given Barragan's personality, if he learns that a Hollow has emerged in Hueco Mundo that is no weaker than himself, and that there is a Hollow force that could potentially challenge the status of Las Noches—he would absolutely not sit idly by!"

Just like when he attacked Captain Saito, that guy has always been lawless and will never submit to anyone, so he's bound to cause a huge scene with Tokina!

We'll get to watch a good show!

"good idea!"

Even the usually composed Yinling's eyes lit up: "Besides tying down Tsunayoshi Tokina's energy, we can also use the conflict between the two to further gather intelligence on Tokina, especially his trump cards."

"Now we have the intelligence too!"

"This idea is very valuable. As expected of Captain Aizen!"

"You flatter me."

In response to the captains' praise, Iori smiled modestly and said, "I only made a small contribution."

"Yes, Iori, you did a great job."

Yamamoto stroked his beard with satisfaction. "But who will be in charge of this? Do you have any suitable candidates among your subordinates?"

"Ice Beauty (Esdeath)".

Iori said cautiously, "She was my assistant when I was in Hueco Mundo. She has plenty of experience and outstanding combat skills. Entrusting things to her will definitely not go wrong!"

"Bingli?"

"Like Captain Zaraki, she is also a hero from Rukongai, but she was personally recruited by Captain Aizen."

Cang Chun took it and explained to Yamamoto, "That girl... well, although she tends to go into a frenzy during battle, she is strong and intelligent enough to stand on her own, and she is quite prestigious among the team members. She is indeed a very suitable candidate."

"Since you both say so, then it's decided!"

Yamamoto tapped the floor and said to Iori in a serious and earnest tone, "Although you are young, you are already very experienced. I originally wanted to let you gain more experience, but now I have to entrust you with more responsibilities."

Aizen Iori!

"exist!"

"The troops remaining in Hueco Mundo will be given the secondary designation of 'Hueco Mundo Intelligence Team' and will henceforth be under the command of the Third Division."

As the captain, you will have the authority to move freely, commanding Kido members, communicating with Hueco Mundo, or opening portals without prior approval from superiors!

Yamamoto looked at Iori with a mixture of relief and apology: "I'm leaving this period of being single to you."

"Don't worry."

Iori declared resolutely, "I will never let Tsunayoshi Tokinada go, nor will I forgive any villain who disrupts the peace of Seireitei!"

"Captain Aizen!"

“Iori…”

Seeing Iori's determination and the fact that she accepted such a heavy task without any complaints, many captains even felt ashamed.

Despite their greater seniority, they don't value the Seireitei as much as this newcomer.

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Chapter 327 Miss Yuuki, who wants a new experience.

"So you just made Bingli the de facto leader of the expeditionary force like that?"

Inside the shop, Yuuki looked at Iori in surprise: "Was this also part of your plan?"

"No, it was just going with the flow."

Without setting up any barriers or anything, in the open backyard, watching the dyed fabric fluttering in the wind, Iori leaned back on the floor and spoke frankly.

“I really didn’t have this idea before. You know that Shi Tan came suddenly that day... Before that, I didn’t pay much attention to this guy at all.”

It was truly an unexpected complication, which led to insufficient preparation and forced me to rely on your abilities to compensate for the shortcomings in the details. However… things just happened to turn out for the better, and I just happened to land this position.