The BOSS Gets Promoted (3)

Upon hearing Liu Ziyun's eyes narrowed slightly. He did not answer immediately, but instead reached out and grasped the hilt of the Zanpakuto placed on the bedside table.

In an instant, the blade shone with light.

It wasn't a blinding light, but a gentle yet omnipresent one. The light filled the entire ward, illuminating every corner. Even more miraculously, under this light, all the shadows in the ward disappeared—no shadows, no dark corners, everything was bathed in light.

"Oh... they've changed Lieutenant." Liu Ziyun's voice was calm and even. "It doesn't matter, let them be. We shouldn't interfere with their decisions, as long as things don't get out of control."

He looked at Unohana, a resolute glint in his eyes. "Tell the Captain-Commander that even if several captains are replaced, there's no need to pay too much attention. Everything... is under control."

Unohana astutely caught the subtext in his words: "Oh? Another captain change? You mean there will be Captain-level change coming up?"

"Yes," Liu Ziyun did not deny it, "But these are all necessary... sacrifices and replacements. As long as the overall situation doesn't get out of control, changes in individual personnel are acceptable."

"Alright, as long as you can confirm the situation is under control." Unohana, but doubt still lingered in her eyes. "However, are you sure you don't need us to do anything? Like, secretly monitor them, or make preparations in advance..."

Liu Ziyun head, the light on his blade pulsating. "No need. Any unnecessary intervention could trigger unpredictable chain reactions. What we need to do now is wait patiently, remain vigilant, but not intervene proactively."

He paused, then added, "Also, let's not discuss these things in the Seireitei anymore."

Unohana looked at Liu Ziyun, who radiated light and illuminated the ward like daytime, and frowned slightly. "Do we need to be so careful?"

"Yes, we need to." Liu Ziyun's answer was resolute. "After this incident, I will explain everything to you in detail. But for now... please believe me. Although this incident is just a 'small incident,' its impact will be very profound, so profound that it may change the future of the entire Soul Society."

"If we absolutely have to discuss this, what should we be aware of?" Unohana asked the most crucial question.

Liu Ziyun remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "A place without shadows... or outside the Seireitei."

"A shadow?" Unohana's brow furrowed even more. "Are you sure it's a shadow?"

"Confirmed." Liu Ziyun. "The things I told you before didn't involve the core issues, so no one could guess the truth. But the things we're discussing now, if someone eavesdrops, could be used by someone with ulterior motives to disrupt the whole situation. And the Shadow... is the best hiding place for certain abilities."

Unohana took a deep breath; she finally understood where Liu Ziyun's caution came from. If someone was truly spying on them in the shadows, if someone could really eavesdrop on information through shadows... then extreme vigilance was indeed necessary.

"Alright, I understand." She stood up and straightened her haori. "Then I'll be leaving now. Take good care of your injuries, and let the soldiers know if you need anything."

"Wait," Liu Ziyun called out to her, "Captain, there's one more thing I need your help with."

"What's up?"

"Please contact Captain Yoruichi Shihōin of the Second Division for me."

Unohana raised an eyebrow. "What do you want with her? Are you finally getting over your harem dreams?"

Liu Ziyun was taken aback, then smiled wryly, "Um... she's not in the harem. I'm looking for her to find someone I need something from."

Who are you looking for? What do you want?

Liu Ziyun's expression turned serious. "In order to deal with that 'BOSS,' I plan to secretly save some people in certain future events. But I'm afraid of being discovered, so I want to find a guy named Kisuke Urahara and get a Black Cloak that can conceal Reiatsu."

A hint of surprise flashed in Unohana's eyes. "Kisuke Urahara? That genius from the Second Division? How did you know he could create something like this?"

Liu Ziyun didn't explain, but simply winked at Unohana, everything was understood without words.

Unohana looked at him for a long time, then finally sighed, "Alright, I'll help you make the contact. But I need a reasonable excuse from Captain Shihoin. I can't just say, 'A mysterious member of our team wants something from you,' can I?"

"Just say..." Liu Ziyun, "Just say that an old friend needs her help about 'shadow' and 'mirror.' She'll understand."

"Shadow... and mirror..." Unohana repeated the two words, nodding thoughtfully. "Okay, I understand. You get some rest, I'll contact her as soon as possible."

After saying that, she turned and left the ward.

The door closed gently, and the ward fell silent once more.

Liu Ziyun released the hilt of the knife, and the light on the blade slowly faded. The ward returned to normal lighting, and the sunlight outside the window cast dappled shadows on the floor.

He leaned against the headboard, closed his eyes, and his mind was filled with a myriad of thoughts.

Aizen is already Lieutenant... It seems Hirako has discovered something and started monitoring. According to the original plan, the next step is the preparation stage for the Hollowfication Experiment... Gin Ichimaru should be appearing soon too.

I need to figure out how to learn Bankai now. I used to think that once I mastered Complete Shikai, Bankai would come naturally, but now it seems... the state of Life-Taker and Tulu has completely changed. The swords in their hands are more perfect and more dangerous than mine. Learning Bankai will probably be more difficult than I imagined.

However, my Complete Shikai should be able to handle some situations. Once my injuries have healed, I need to familiarize myself with the abilities and power of the Life-Taker Tulu.

Oh, and I also need to get my hands on the Black Cloak from Kisuke Urahara. Without it, it's almost impossible to pull any tricks under Aizen's nose. After all, his Kyouka Suigetsu is impossible to defend against...

Thinking of this, Liu Ziyun suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the Seireitei outside the window.

The Gotei 13 stood solemn and serene under the sunlight, but Liu Ziyun knew that beneath this tranquility, undercurrents were surging. A storm that would sweep across the entire Soul Society was quietly brewing.

He must find his place in this storm, protect those who deserve protection, and change the fate he can change.

"Life-Taker... Tulu..." Liu Ziyun whispered the name of his Zanpakuto, "Next time we meet, I hope we can communicate better. At least... don't stab me in the stomach and then spin the blade around, it really hurts..."

The Life-Taker Tulu in its sheath trembled slightly, as if in response to its master's complaint.

Liu Ziyun shook his head with a wry smile, lay back down, closed his eyes, and began to slowly circulate his Reiatsu to repair the wounds on his soul level.