Soul Society had suffered another calamity. Seireitei had yet to recover from the last disaster, and the odds of surviving this one were slim.
After throwing Shunsui Kyoraku into the pocket dimension, Shinichi returned to the Living World on his own.
It was exactly the same as last time. At the moment Soul Society faced its greatest crisis, the Captain-Commander meant to take charge had vanished.
All Shinichi needed to do now was wait for Soul Society's request for aid over the next couple of days.
After Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto came Shunsui Kyoraku, but who would come after Shunsui Kyoraku?
While Shinichi remained utterly unhurried, Yahiko suddenly came looking for him. His expression was troubled, and he kept skirting around the subject as he spoke.
Yahiko's abilities were useful to Shinichi, which was why he had allowed him to flourish among the Empire's upper ranks. Before outsiders, Yahiko had also developed the bearing and presence of someone in power.
But all of that vanished completely before the Emperor.
"What is it? Speak!" Shinichi said impatiently, cutting off his meaningless rambling.
Only then did Yahiko hesitate before speaking. "Your Majesty, it concerns... Konan from the other world."
"What happened to her?" Shinichi fixed his gaze on him.
Yahiko immediately felt immense pressure. "I hope Your Majesty will allow Konan to remain in this world."
Shinichi raised a brow. "Do I need you to tell me what to do?"
Yahiko immediately dropped to his knees and pleaded, "The other world is unstable, and Konan's life since childhood has been full of suffering. This world is only so peaceful and harmonious because of Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will take pity on Konan and give her a chance to enjoy the fruits of Your Majesty's achievements. With Lady Tsunade as a precedent,