The Fate That Was Almost Changed (3)

Unohana watched his figure disappear through the door, the smile on her face gradually faded.

She walked to her desk and sat down, her fingers lightly tapping the surface. Outside the window, the sky over Seireitei was a clear, deep blue, with a few birds flying by, leaving behind a string of clear calls.

[If what he said is true... it seems he really can see the future. But what is his plan behind this? Is he really just trying to protect Soul Society? He's desperately increasing his strength, and then deliberately hiding it... what an incomprehensible brat.]

After thinking for a long time, Unohana stood up, straightened her haori, and walked towards the door. She was going to the First Division.

First Division Barracks, Captain-Commander's Office.

Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai sat upright in the main seat, leaning on his cane, his unchanging eyes fixed on Unohana as she entered. There was no one else in the office except for the two Captain-level.

"Captain-Commander -Chief." Unohana bowed respectfully.

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto nodded slightly. "Captain Unohana, what is it?"

Unohana didn't answer directly, but said, "Captain-Commander, please come with me for a moment. I have something important to report to you."

A hint of surprise flashed in Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto's eyes, but he asked nothing and stood up, leaning on his cane. The two left the office, walked through a long corridor, and came to an extremely secluded room deep inside the First Division Barracks.

This room is very special—the walls, ceiling, and floor are all pure white and have undergone special treatment, with no sharp edges and all corners being smooth curves. There is no light source in the room, but for some reason, the entire space emits a uniform, soft light without a single shadow.

More importantly, the room was surrounded by multiple layers of Kidō Barriers, which could completely isolate Reiatsu fluctuations and information transmission between the inside and outside.

This is the "Shadowless Room" that Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto built many years ago to discuss top-secret matters.

The two entered the room, and the heavy door closed silently.

"Now you can speak." Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto sat down in the chair in the center of the room.

Unohana sat down opposite him and told the Captain-Commander everything about Liu Ziyun's predictions regarding Kirio Hikifune's promotion, Kisuke Urahara's succession, and the establishment of the Technology Development Bureau.

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto listened quietly, his face expressionless. But those who knew him well knew that a turbulent storm was brewing deep within those calm eyes.

"It seems he truly does possess the ability to see the future." The Captain-Commander spoke slowly, his voice deep and authoritative. "Last time it was Kuchiki Kōga and Amagai Shūsuke, and this time it's Kirio Hikifune's promotion to the Zero Division... He accurately predicted them all. But, can he truly only see the future once?"

Unohana hesitated for a moment. "According to him, yes. But I'm not sure if it's entirely true. He seems to be deliberately hiding something."

"The Central 46 has begun discussing Kisuke Urahara's appointment as captain of the Twelfth Division," Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto revealed. "Although it's not finalized, Yoruichi Shihōin has submitted her application, and the evaluation process has started. If Kirio Hikifune is promoted, Kisuke Urahara is indeed the most likely candidate."

Unohana was slightly startled. "So... his prediction came true again?"

"At least so far, everything is accurate." Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto tapped his cane lightly. "If he really did foresee the turmoil in the Soul Society in the future, should we prepare in advance?"

Unohana pondered for a moment, then shook her head. "I don't think it's necessary. Preparing in advance might only alert them. Liu Ziyun's choice to stay out of it and avoid getting involved in anything is itself meaningful. Moreover, the fact that he was willing to help us rescue Captain-level figures like Kuchiki Kōga and Amagai Shūsuke shows that he has no ill intentions towards Soul Society."

She paused, then continued, "Even you find Kuchiki Kōga's Zanpakuto ability troublesome. If he truly harbored ill intentions, he could have easily let Kuchiki Kōga run rampant and cause immense trouble for Soul Society. But he chose to save him... This speaks volumes."

Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto remained silent for a long time before finally nodding. "You're right. In that case, let him do as he pleases. As long as he doesn't break the rules or harm the Soul Society, let him do whatever he wants. However..."

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes. "I will keep a close eye on him. If he does anything underhanded, this Ryūjin Jakka will show him what true power is."

Unohana bowed respectfully. "I understand, Captain-Commander."

"Alright, you can go back now." Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto stood up. "I will keep an eye on Kisuke Urahara's matter. As for that brat... let him continue to hide. Perhaps at some crucial moment in the future, he will become an unexpected card."

"Yes."

Unohana bowed and took her leave, departing from the Shadowless Room.

When she stepped out of the room and returned to the world of light and shadow, her heart was heavy. Liu Ziyun was like a pebble thrown into a lake, the ripples he was creating were constantly expanding. And what was most unsettling was that no one knew what kind of wave these ripples would eventually turn into.

"[Kid, what exactly are you plotting?]" Unohana gazed at the azure sky of Seireitei, silently asking herself, "[If you really can see the future, then... is there a place for me in your future?]"

A gentle breeze blows, carrying the fragrance of flowers from afar.

In a hidden Underground Space, Liu Ziyun cross-legged, waging yet another arduous battle against Life-Taker and Tulu. Sweat soaked his clothes, and his body was covered in wounds, but the light in his eyes grew brighter and brighter.

[Soon... almost soon...] he murmured to himself, [When everything is ready, when the time is ripe... I can truly begin to change my destiny.]

The glint of blades intertwined in the Inner World, like threads of fate weaving a picture no one could understand.