Explaining the Whole Story (Part Two)

"But the problem is..." Liu Ziyun's voice turned bitter, "In the future I see, there's not Sōsuke Aizen, this Minor Boss, but also an even more terrifying Major Boss almost destroys everything. That Major Boss slaughtered the Seireitei, killed the Captain-Commander, even wiped out the entire Zero Division, and even replaced the Soul King."

Tessai Tsukabishi gasped, "This... how is this possible?!"

"But in the end, that Major Boss was defeated," Liu Ziyun continued. "He was defeated by Aizen and the two boys working together. The Major Boss became the new Soul King, becoming the 'Keystone' that maintains the balance of the Three Worlds. Although this ending is not perfect, at least the Three Worlds were not destroyed, and life was able to continue."

He looked at Kisuke Urahara: "So I face a dilemma—if I don't intervene, everything will proceed according to the original trajectory, and the Three Worlds will ultimately survive, but countless people will die. If I intervene and try to change fate, it may trigger a chain reaction, ultimately leading to the destruction of the Three Worlds."

Kisuke Urahara's expression turned extremely serious. "So you chose..."

"I chose minimal intervention," Liu Ziyun. "I'll try to let things proceed as planned, only saving those who 'don't affect the overall situation' at crucial moments. For example, Kuchiki Kōga, Amagai Shūsuke, and... you guys."

He cleared his throat and continued, "But an accident still happened. You should know that I was targeted by nobles A Hundred Years Ago."

"Was it the incident with the Tsunayashiro Clan?" Yoruichi Shihōin asked.

"Yes." Liu Ziyun. "In the future I saw, Shinji Hirako and the others would encounter a crisis much later. But because of that idiot Tsunayashiro Clan's interference, that crisis was brought forward by several decades. I had to intervene to save them, thus revealing a portion of my strength and abilities."

He gave a wry smile, "To prevent this from escalating further, I had to reveal some information to Captain-Commander Yamamoto and Captain Unohana in exchange for their help in suppressing the nobles' retaliation. That's how it all started."

The three people in the room fell into deep thought. Liu Ziyun's words were too much information and too heavy; they needed time to process them.

"Then what about the Hollowfication Incident?" Kisuke Urahara finally asked, "Why did you expose yourself at that time? And why did you make us escape to the World of the Living?"

"The Hollowfication Incident was a key turning point," Liu Ziyun explained. "I exposed myself for three reasons."

First, in order to establish contact with you and prepare you for the World of the Living.

Second, I need to prove to the Captain-Commander and Captain Unohana that what I said before was true.

Third, this incident is the catalyst for a series of subsequent events, and I must ensure that the outcome aligns with my vision of the future.

He paused, then added, "As for why I had you escape to the World of the Living... it's because in the original future, you established Base and cultivated your strength in the World of the Living, ultimately playing a crucial role at a critical moment. If this is changed, many subsequent events will spiral out of control."

Yoruichi Shihōin frowned. "You always talk about 'the predetermined future,' 'the future you see'... but how can you be sure that the future you see is real? What if it's just an illusion created by your Zanpakuto?"

"Good question." Liu Ziyun smiled. "But I have a way to verify it. For example—Captain Urahara, how's the progress of your research on the 'Hōgyoku'?"

Kisuke Urahara's expression changed instantly. "You... how do you know about the Hōgyoku?"

"Because I 'saw' it," Liu Ziyun said calmly. "In your future, the Hōgyoku will become a key artifact. It will trigger a series of events, ultimately leading to the birth of an important figure—someone capable of changing everything."

He didn't continue, but the implication was clear enough.

Silence fell over the room again. This time, the silence was heavier and longer.

"So what's next?" Kisuke Urahara finally broke the silence. "What will happen next? What preparations do we need to make?"

"The next events will take decades to unfold," Liu Ziyun his head. "I'm afraid saying too much now might lead to unforeseen circumstances. I can only tell you this: after Isshin Shiba takes office as the successor of the Tenth Division, he will come to the World of the Living to handle the Soul Reaper Disappearance Incident, then be ambushed by Aizen, and encounter a Pure-Blood Quincy named Masaki Kurosaki. That's a crucial turning point, and we must ensure it unfolds according to the original trajectory."

He looked at Kisuke Urahara: "As for what's most important for you right now, it's to improve your strength. While you're not badly strong now, you can't even defeat Aizen, let alone the Major Boss. So... work hard to become stronger. When the time is right, I'll tell you more."

Kisuke Urahara's expression was complicated. "We can't determine whether what you're saying is true. After all... it's all too outrageous."

"Whether you can judge or not, just watch how things develop." Liu Ziyun stood up. "Do you think I, an ordinary member of the Fourth Division, can control the entire Soul Society? Do you really think the Soul King is just a Keystone? That the Zero Division is just for show?"

His tone became meaningful. "The Soul King's ability is 'The Almighty.' Do you think he doesn't know the ambitions of the Four Great Noble Clans? Doesn't he know his own fate? He simply... disdains to change anything. Because he knows that some changes might lead to even worse results."

These words sent a chill down everyone's spine.

"Alright, that's enough for now." Liu Ziyun clapped his hands. "Now, take me to see my unfortunate old friends. I should give them a good 'spur'. After all, they've wasted nearly a century; if they don't step up their game, we can't count on them for future battles."

Kisuke Urahara glanced at Yoruichi Shihōin and Tessai Tsukabishi, then finally nodded. "Alright, please follow me."

Liu Ziyun to Tessai Tsukabishi: "You come too. We might need your help later."

Tessai Tsukabishi at Kisuke Urahara, and after receiving an affirmative look, nodded respectfully. "Yes, Mr. Liu."

The four—or rather, three people and a cat—left Urahara Shop and headed towards the Visored's Secret Base.

As night deepens, the streets of Karakura Town are brightly lit. But on a level unseen by ordinary people, a long journey about destiny, the future, and salvation is just beginning.

Liu Ziyun knew that this was just the beginning. In the decades to come, there would be many more difficult choices, many more heavy sacrifices, and many more unpredictable variables.

But he was already prepared.

Because that is the meaning of his existence—to change fate and protect what is worth protecting.

Even if this process requires him to give everything.