Aizen's Death, the Council Wiped Out (Continued)
"Oh? Captain Tokoyo seems quite confident. Do we need to use Bankai to deal with those human children?" Aizen instantly grasped the core of Tokoyo Misao's words.
This last sentence clearly indicates that if the captain only uses his Shikai, he wouldn't be a match for Ryoka.
"How arrogant." Kaname Tōsen sneered from the side.
"They really underestimated us a bit, didn't they?" Sajin Komamura chimed in.
Tokoyo Misao turned his head and smiled at the two men standing side by side, saying:
"No, I'm not underestimating you. It's just that Ichigo Kurosaki was trained by me personally. The two of you alone are no match for him!"
"Damn it!" Kaname Tōsen angrily drew his Zanpakuto, without even Sajin Komamura stopping him.
As a captain, to be so humiliated in front of everyone made him want to take action.
Tokoyo Misao casually waved his hand. "Don't draw your sword so easily, it only makes you look weak."
Aizen's eyes flickered, and he spoke softly:
"If that Ichigo Kurosaki is really that strong, then as the captain of the support unit, I have to respond quickly and go to help."
Aizen had always been paying attention to Ichigo Kurosaki's strength.
However, after Tokoyo took Orihime Inoue as his disciple, he also diverted some of his attention to this matter.
Over the years, the growth of both Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue has surprised and delighted Aizen.
In particular, Orihime Inoue was unaware that her disciple had awakened a new power recently due to Tokoyo Misao's absence.
Aizen had already noticed this strange power.
That's why he's now implementing the plan to seize the Hōgyoku.
With Orihime Inoue's power, the Hōgyoku could be restored to its original state quickly.
As for what method to use?
Aizen walked out of the conference hall with a smile.
Their gazes fell on the direction of the Tenth Division, while Tokoyo Misao walked straight towards the Central 46 Chambers.
Just as his figure disappeared down the street, Soi Fon approached Byakuya Kuchiki and said, "As the leader of a noble family, aren't you going to keep an eye on things? That guy will probably make a move right away."
Byakuya Kuchiki glanced coldly at Soi Fon's face and said calmly, "Captain Soi Fon seems to know a great deal about Tokoyo Misao."
Soi Fon frowned and replied, "Of course, ever since Tokoyo Misao appeared in Soul Society, the Stealth Force has never stopped monitoring and investigating him."
Knowing his personality, he would never stoop to being subservient to anyone, nor would he chat politely with the people of Central 46. If things escalated, those guys would definitely be hacked to death.
"Is that so? Since Captain Soi Fon has this concern, then I'll just go after her myself."
The Kuchiki Clan is indeed the head of the nobility, but not the head of the Central 46 Chambers.
If they are indeed killed, then the personnel will be re-selected according to the procedure.
As for Tokoyo Misao, who committed a major crime, we'll have to wait for Captain-Commander Yamamoto to make a judgment before it's our turn to act, won't it?"
Byakuya Kuchiki's words were all in the manner of following the rules and doing business, leaving Soi Fon with no excuse to refute him. She could only snort coldly and disappear from the spot using Shunpo.
Not long after she left, the First Division Vice-Captain Chōjirō Sasakibe, caught up with him, walked to Byakuya Kuchiki's side, and respectfully said:
"Captain Kuchiki, Captain-Commander Yamamoto has ordered you to go to Central 46 Chambers to prevent the worst from happening. Captain Unohana will also be with you."
Byakuya Kuchiki hesitated for a moment, his usually stern face showing some hesitation, and frowned as he asked, "Was it really Captain-Commander Yamamoto gave the order?"
Just as he was questioning, he saw Captain Unohana slowly walking towards him.
The Kuchiki Clan has detailed records of this captain.
Seeing that she had come over, he realized that the order must be genuine.
He extended his left hand, touched the aristocratic ornament in his hair, and then looked at Unohana again as if to confirm, saying:
"Captain-Commander Yamamoto's orders are for us to go to the Central 46 Chambers to observe Tokoyo Misao, and to stop them if they make a move, right?"
Unohana nodded calmly in response, "That's right, Captain Kuchiki."
"Alright, I understand. Let's set off immediately." Byakuya Kuchiki adjusted his direction and headed towards the Central 46 Chambers, with Unohana following behind him.
After the two figures completely disappeared, the figure of Chōjirō Sasakibe vice-captain of the First Division, vanished as a phantom.
Meanwhile, at the Twelfth Division barracks.
Rukia Kuchiki reached out and pressed down hard on a small ornament in her hair, her expression turning serious after a moment.
She lowered her hand and immediately set off, rushing towards the direction of Central 46 Chambers.
Her original plan was to go to the Hakutōmon to contact Ichigo Kurosaki and tell them not to act recklessly.
But now, through the noble attire, he overheard his elder brother Byakuya's conversation.
She also judged that Tokoyo Misao was very likely to kill all the guys in Central 46.
If he really takes action, Byakuya alone won't be able to stop him; she'll have to go too.
As for Ichigo Kurosaki, that kid is incredibly strong; even a captain might not be a match for him, so his safety is not an issue.
Tokoyo Misao walked quickly, and in just over ten minutes, he arrived at the corridor of the Central 46 Chambers.
He glanced at the two guards standing in front of the covered bridge; they were indeed guards, and there was nothing wrong with them.
When his gaze swept across the massive building behind the covered bridge, he peered inside, only to find a familiar Spirit Ribbon within.
They only put Gin Ichimaru inside? Aizen is seriously underestimating me, isn't he?
Or does he think I won't make a move against Gin Ichimaru?
Tokoyo Misao pondered for a moment and finally came to a conclusion.
It seems that Aizen is very likely aware of the relationship between Gin Ichimaru and Rangiku Matsumoto, and is certain that even if he gets really angry when he goes in this time, he won't kill Gin Ichimaru directly.
If it had been Kaname Tōsen instead, the outcome might have been completely different.
However, he was still somewhat annoyed that Aizen wasn't personally greeting him.
Tokoyo Misao strode onto the long corridor bridge, and the two guards seemed to be completely invisible to him, offering no resistance whatsoever.
They did not belong to the Gotei 13; to put it bluntly, they were the guards of nobles.
They understood better than anyone the consequences of intercepting a high-ranking noble, so they simply pretended not to see it. Even if the adults inside blamed them, it was better than certain death.
Tokoyo Misao walked through the long bridge corridor to the door of the huge Central 46 Chambers.
This gate is indeed tall, about 150 meters high, and more than 100 meters wide, making it a truly remarkable structure.
Moreover, the entire building has been reinforced by Reishi particle array, making it difficult to destroy.
He simply reached out and braced himself against the door, then gently pushed it open, and the door opened easily.
It was pitch black inside, without a single ray of light, and a chilling aura emanated from within.
He stepped inside, and the door slowly closed.
As soon as I stepped inside, a strong smell of blood filled my nostrils.
A quick glance revealed that the councilors representing various factions were still bleeding, suggesting they hadn't been dead for long.
I casually examined the wounds on several corpses; flesh and blood were torn apart, indicating they must have suffered considerable pain before death.
He asked Gin Ichimaru, who was standing in the central judge's seat, with some curiosity:
"You actually have a hobby of torturing other people?"
"Captain Tokoyo, don't joke around. I don't have a penchant for torturing people." Gin Ichimaru looked up at Tokoyo Misao.
He maintained that ambiguous, half-smiling expression, making it impossible to discern his true emotions.
"This room is strange. Why are all the lights off? Only your room has a beam of Reishi light. It's pitch black. Is this interesting?"
While making sarcastic remarks, Tokoyo Misao walked towards the judge's seat, stood under the beam of light, and stood next to Gin Ichimaru.
"Who knows? It was this dark when I came in. Maybe these members of the Central 46 Chambers just like to stay in dark places."
Gin Ichimaru shrugged, his hands still hidden in his wide sleeves.
"I reckon it won't be long before a captain storms over and sees me standing here surrounded by corpses, right?" Tokoyo Misao said casually. "But how will you get out of here?"
Gin Ichimaru said softly, "They can't see me."
"I see, 'Kyōka Suigetsu' is indeed a convenient ability."
To kill Aizen, this ability must be broken, but the conditions are too demanding.
"Either you've never been hit by the Kyōka Suigetsu, or you have to touch his Zanpakuto." Tokoyo Misao sighed softly.
Of course, with his Eternal Eyes abilities, he could see Aizen's location, but seeing and killing are two completely different things. He's not some kitten or puppy that can be easily manipulated.
Gin Ichimaru's ambiguous smile vanished, replaced by a hint of doubt. "Captain Tokoyo really knows Captain Aizen that well?"
"What, didn't Aizen tell you about my abilities?" Tokoyo Misao said with a smile.
"I know him well, and I know you well too," he said, extending his right hand.
In that instant, Gin Ichimaru's body tensed up, his hand gripping his Zanpakuto tightly beneath his sleeve.
It wasn't until Tokoyo Misao reached out his hand to his shoulder, gently lowered it, patted it twice, and then withdrew it.
Gin Ichimaru relaxed slightly, and somewhat awkwardly asked, "Does Captain Tokoyo understand what I mean?"
Tokoyo Misao shook his head slightly. "Rangiku Matsumoto is, after all, my vice-captain, so of course I will investigate her past."
I won't comment on your choice, I just want to tell you one thing.
"When you're dead, you lose everything."
Gin Ichimaru opened his eyes, which had been squinting, revealing a pair of sapphire-blue eyes.
He stared intently at Tokoyo Misao's face for a moment before softly saying, "I know, but I want to do it."
"I won't stop you; after all, everyone has the right to choose." Tokoyo Misao, sensing the person entering, smiled and said, "You can leave now; the guest has arrived."
Gin Ichimaru's deep blue eyes were fixed on Tokoyo Misao's face, and a thought involuntarily arose in his mind.
If it were this person in front of me, he might actually be able to kill Aizen.
However, he does not intend to impose his own tasks on others, nor does he expect anything from them.
Gin Ichimaru bowed slightly, a gesture of Tokoyo Misao Rangiku Matsumoto.
After he finished bowing, his figure gradually blended into the darkness and disappeared.
With a creak, the massive door to Central 46 Chambers opened.
Suddenly, torches of Reishi were lit.
Tokoyo Misao raised an eyebrow.
When he arrived, it was pitch black here, but now that the people he arranged have arrived, they've lit a fire. They're not even putting on an act.
"This, this is..." Rukia Kuchiki walked at the front.
As soon as she stepped into the courtroom, the pungent smell of blood made her face turn pale.
A quick glance revealed that none of the forty-six councilors had survived; their blood was still warm.
Her trembling eyes looked again and again, and finally she had to admit one fact—these guys were all dead.
Her trembling pupils looked at the judge's bench, which was bathed in a spotlight, and saw that Tokoyo Misao's face remained indifferent.
For some reason, the panic in my heart lessened considerably.
She immediately turned her head and said, "Byakuya- nii, Captain Unohana, there must be some misunderstanding here."
"Is it a misunderstanding?" Unohana squinted, a smile on her face, as she descended the stairs, each step making a soft thud. "Captain Tokoyo, is this a misunderstanding?"
Tokoyo Misao did not respond; he simply shrugged.
There is no need to offer any explanation in this situation.
In the entire hall, only he stood there; the congressman was nothing but a corpse.
"It seems Captain Tokoyo doesn't want to explain himself." Unohana stopped on the last step of the stairs.
She gripped the scabbard tightly with her left hand and placed her right hand on the hilt of the sword, ready for battle.
"Please wait a moment, Captain Unohana, things can't be like this, there's definitely something wrong." Rukia Kuchiki lightly stepped down and leaped down, landing in front of Tokoyo Misao.