The Right to Choose

He took a step forward and looked at Captain-Commander Yamamoto.

"If Rukongai were like a city in the World of the Living, would so many tragedies still occur?"

Chapter 163 The Right to Choose

The meeting room was completely silent.

Every captain present is a figure who has existed for over a century.

Of course, it made sense that Tokoyo Misao suddenly shifted the topic to the references to Rukongai.

Aizen Gin Ichimaru has already explained Aizen's situation very clearly.

Aizen traitor, ultimately aims to rise above the Three Worlds.

The primary objective is to utilize the Jūreichi Karakura Town to create the Ōken.

One tactic was to use the Hōgyoku to create Arrancar in Hueco Mundo, forming an army to launch an attack on the Soul King Palace.

Knowing the enemy's movements and intentions, the rest is about discussing how to deal with them in a targeted manner.

But now, to solve the Aizen, we have to face another issue: Aizen's Kyōka Suigetsu.

Almost all of the Soul Society's Captain-level, vice -Captain-level, and even ordinary members were affected.

On the Soul Society side, with almost everyone under Complete Hypnosis, how can they fight the enemy?

The power of the Kyōka Suigetsu was already demonstrated in its terrifying aspect at Sōkyoku Hill.

How can we fight if we can't even distinguish the enemy?

Fortunately, the human forces, including Ichigo Kurosaki and Orihime Inoue, possess extremely strong combat abilities.

To defeat Aizen, we must rely on their power.

But getting help isn't so easy; simply talking about the balance of the Three Worlds and asking them to save the world won't work.

Because the matter of Rukongai has already been brought to the forefront.

As humans, they knew that after they died, they would be left in Rukongai, starving and cold, and could be bullied, beaten, or even killed by villains at any time.

Not to mention the possibility of being used as research material by the Soul Reaper of Soul Society, and being eaten by Hollows that appear from time to time.

In this situation, any human being would have this thought: Why?

If the entire Soul Society were like this, perhaps it could fool humans: that the Soul Society is Hell, and that people are destined to suffer and repay their debts after death.

However, the Grim Soul Reapers and nobles of Seireitei lived a very peaceful life and were even able to reproduce.

It's no longer possible to continue using this rhetoric to deceive people.

Therefore, the reason why Tokoyo Misao brought up the matter of Rukongai was actually closely related to how to deal with Aizen, and it was something that had to be resolved.

"Hmph, are there fewer tragedies in the cities of this World of the Living?" Mayuri Kurotsuchi sneered.

He looked at Tokoyo Misao: "Whether in the past or in so-called modern society, you might walk down the next alley and see a dying human struggling in the shadows, keeping company with rats. How is that any better than Rukongai?"

Tokoyo Misao turned his head and calmly replied, "That's absolutely right. In fact, the World of the Living is still filled with war, and many people have died tragically."

"But at least this kind of tragedy is not universal, and many people end up like that because of their own choices or mistakes."

But as the saying goes, death brings the end of all things.

Whether they died happily or ended their lives in agony, that should be the end of it.

But after Soul Burial by the Soul Reaper, their memories were erased and they came to the Soul Society. Besides continuing to suffer, they were relegated to being so-called "blood bags" for the Three Worlds. "What? Even death won't offer them relief?"

"This world is just too illogical."

"You—" Mayuri Kurotsuchi her mouth, but had no words to refute it.

He wanted to attack the idea that Tokoyo Misao was Soul Reaper.

But what the other person said is actually a very common and simple truth.

There's no way to attack this kind of thing; making random rebuttals will only make you look like a clown.

"Boss Misao is right. Whether you Soul Reapers want to reconcile or balance the Three Worlds, if you don't even grant people release from the cycle of death, then why should we, as humans, fight for the Three Worlds?"

Ichigo Kurosaki shouted loudly, his eyes slightly red.

He originally only had a vague idea about the situation in Rukongai, understanding that Soul Society shouldn't treat dead humans this way.

But after Tokoyo Misao's words, he gradually began to understand.

His family owns a hospital, so he's met all sorts of people.

Moreover, the small clinics primarily serve people who are not wealthy.

They themselves are struggling to survive in this World of the Living.

If you can't afford treatment for minor illnesses, you'll just have to wait to die from serious illnesses, and you'll pass away amidst the torment of disease and the pain of life.

This is just what he saw at the clinic.

So, after these people die, will they finally find peace?

This kind of propaganda can be seen in various books and many places in reality—that if you endure while you are alive, you will find peace after death.

Perhaps this is the last thought in the hearts of those suffering from illness.

But what is the truth?

There was no calm.

Even after they die and arrive in Soul Society, they will still suffer pain, injustice, plunder, and exploitation until they completely disappear.

This is so unfair to humanity.

"Master is right. Soul Society needs to make changes." Orihime Inoue looked at Captain-Commander Yamamoto with determined eyes. "The old rules are history. We must start reforming now."

Yasutora Sado didn't speak, but stepped forward and stood beside Ichigo Kurosaki.

Uryū Ishida adjusted his glasses and said, "Although we Quincy have always been enemies with the Soul Reaper, before I became Quincy, I was a human."

I believe that anyone who knows they will suffer after death would probably try to find a way to disappear into nothingness in this World of the Living.

Uryū Ishida's statement is not wrong.

If humans truly knew that they would suffer such torment after death, the vast majority of them would find a way to simply vanish into nothingness before they die.

For example, one could seek the help of Quincy to completely annihilate the soul, leaving nothing behind.

"Uryū, didn't I tell you? Quincy don't come to Soul Society after they die," Tokoyo Misao said, turning his head.

"Boss Misao, you're not kidding, are you?" Uryū Ishida was somewhat shocked.

Although he had received most of the Quincy's teachings under his grandfather's tutelage, and even learned many secrets from his grandfather's notes, he continued to train himself accordingly.

But as for where the soul goes after death, neither my grandfather nor his notes revealed any information about it.

Tokoyo Misao did not continue the conversation about the Quincy, but instead looked at Captain-Commander Yamamoto:

"Central 46 Chambers is currently re-electing its members. At this moment, Captain-Commander Yamamoto, you are the highest Seireitei. Please give us your answer regarding Rukongai."

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto did not respond, but Chōjirō Sasakibe, who was wrapped in bandages beside him, spoke up:

"The existence of Rukongai is even older than Seireitei, having been formed not long after the birth of Soul Society."

Change isn't so easy; let's take it slowly.

"Take your time. When are we going to stop? Why are we still waiting?" Ichigo Kurosaki glared at him, his eyes red-rimmed.

He roared, "There are vast undeveloped areas in Rukongai, rich in various resources."

Each of the Soul Reapers possesses immense power, even surpassing many engineering tools in the World of the Living.

If you really want to reform Rukongai, what's so difficult about it?

Or are there other obstacles?

As an excellent liberal arts student, Ichigo Kurosaki immediately thought of the Soul Society, a place with an ancient-like system.

Those who could become obstacles for the residents of Rukongai were naturally the nobles and powerful classes who had already enjoyed the resources of the entire Soul Society.

He gritted his teeth, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

At this moment, Tokoyo Misao turned his head and said with a smile, "Ichigo, don't worry, those obstacles are gone."

"You bastard, so you were the one who carried out the massacre in the Noble Street?" Soi Fon immediately turned to Captain-Commander Yamamoto. "Tokoyo Misao has already confessed to his crimes!"

Captain-Commander Yamamoto did not respond.

Below, Tokoyo Misao had a smile on her face, completely unconcerned.

As for the other team leaders, they all remained silent.

Soi Fon paused for a moment, then realized what she meant.

She was somewhat blinded by anger. In fact, if she had just calmed down and thought it through, she would have realized that Noble Street Tokoyo Misao admitted to it or not was no longer important.

To put a captain on trial, it's not enough to have all the captains in the meeting room hold him accountable; the final judgment must be handed over to the newly elected members of the Central 46 Chambers.

But even if new councilors are elected, who will dare to put Tokoyo Misao on trial?

If you want to use the rules of the Gotei 13 for the captain's vote.

Given the current situation, it's impossible for all seven team captains to agree.

Soi Fon had no choice but to grit her teeth and stand still.

"To be honest, I'm a little curious, Captain Soi Fon, why are you targeting me like this?" Tokoyo Misao said.

Soi Fon did not respond, keeping her head down and remaining silent.

She was indeed targeting Tokoyo Misao.

Moreover, she deeply understood why she was targeting him.

To be honest, she didn't hate or dislike Tokoyo Misao; on the contrary, she envied and was jealous of him.

However, she did not respond, but simply lowered her head and remained silent.

"I once said that the matter of Rukongai is negotiable."

"Rukongai Redevelopment Committee has been established, with the captains of the Eighth Division and Captain of the Thirteenth Divisions serving as representatives of Soul Society." Captain-Commander Yamamoto looked at the representatives of the human World of the Living.

The children looked at each other in bewilderment.

They're high school students, how could they possibly stay here for an extended period?

I'll come and visit during the summer vacation.

Then they focused their attention on Isshin Kurosaki.

"No, I won't do such tiring work. Besides, I have to go back to take care of Karin and Yuzu, as well as my beloved Masaki."

Just these few days apart, I've been missing her so much I can't stand it anymore.

"If I stay in Soul Society for too long and can't go back to see her, I'll definitely die here." Isshin Kurosaki quickly waved his hand in refusal.

The renovation of Rukongai is by no means a short-term project.

Even for an individual with immense power like the Soul Reaper, it would still take at least several years, or even more than a decade, to achieve this.

Because Rukongai is simply too large, and the undeveloped areas are even larger, plus there are various troublesome matters such as the placement of souls.

He is now just a human being, and can only live for a few decades. Unlike Shunsui Kyōraku and Jūshirō Ukitake, he doesn't have that much time to waste.

For the rest of his life, he only wants to spend time with his wife and children.

"But what should we do?" Orihime frowned.

She would never dare to mention herself; if she were to say that she was no longer going to school, her master would definitely hang her up and spank her.

The little ones and Isshin Kurosaki exchanged glances, and after confirming that none of them could stay, they all turned their heads towards Tokoyo Misao.

"I'm too lazy to deal with such troublesome matters, but I can act as a supervisor."

"As for the details of management, could I leave that to you, Manager Urahara?" Tokoyo Misao immediately passed the buck to Kisuke Urahara.

Kisuke Urahara looked left and right, then finally sighed, "I could participate, but I'm not human."

"It's alright, and I don't expect Soul Society to get better instantly, but there are three bottom lines regarding Rukongai."

Tokoyo Misao looked at Captain-Commander Yamamoto again.