As soon as Yan Si finished speaking, the smile on Yoruichi's face faded and his expression became serious.
Shiba Kaien said softly to little Kukaku who was still in Yoruichi's arms:
"Kukaku, take Ganju to the next room to play for a while. We adults have something to say."
Little Kukaku nodded sensibly, slid off Yoruichi's body, took the hand of little Ganju who was still looking curiously, and the two siblings left the living room quietly.
After the two children walked away, Yoruichi lowered his voice and said in a serious tone:
"What happened this time was a bit too much."
She paused, seeming to consider her words.
"It doesn't feel like a simple struggle for power. Behind the scenes, there seems to be other forces adding fuel to the fire, leading things in a more intense and out-of-control direction."
Shiba Kaien also nodded and looked at Yan Si with a solemn expression:
"Indeed, although we Shiba family have not been involved in Noble Council's affairs for a long time, we still know the basic context.
In the past, even if seats changed and forces changed, the scale of the conflict was very limited, and large-scale casualties rarely occurred.
There is a certain default "rule" that everyone follows, but this time it was completely messed up."
"Rules?" Yan Si was a little confused.
Competing for the position of the top Nobles, what other rules can there be in such a matter that involves fundamental interests?
Shouldn't we try our best and do everything we can?
Yoruichi took over and explained:
"Nobles has always had internal lifting friction, but it is usually controlled within a small range, and no one will even die. It is more of an exchange of resources, political compromise and a symbolic "show of strength".
Like this time, there were so many casualties in a short period of time Shinigami, even..." Her eyes darkened.
"Even someone with the status of Kuchiki Sōjun is dead. It's so abnormal. This doesn't seem like a "fight", but more like "cleansing" or "creating chaos."
She paused and her tone was affirmative:
"There must be people hiding in the dark, deliberately fanning the flames, amplifying the greed and fear of those contending and making them crazy."
The reason why she came to Shiba family frequently was because she was worried that those crazy Nobles would attack the two children Kukaku and Ganju.
To be honest, with Shiba Kaien's current strength, it is very likely that he would not be able to protect his family when faced with an organized siege by Nobles's private soldiers.
There is a vague guess in the night Isshin.
Nobles In the circle, there are only a few faces who have the ability and motivation to do this kind of thing.
If it were really them, with Second Division's intelligence network, we would be able to detect more or less clues.
Second Division, as Stealth Force, has tentacles that penetrate into every corner of Soul Society, and there are also eyeliners inside Central 46 Chambers.
But this time, the intelligence feedback was extremely vague.
The only area that can avoid Second Division's strict surveillance and make it difficult for her to accurately grasp trends is precisely within Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
In other words, the black hand behind this incident is likely to come from Thirteen Court Guard Squads.
This thought flashed through her mind, but she didn't say it out loud.
There are some doubts that are not suitable to be discussed in the Shiba family living room.
Shiba Kaien's face is also full of worry and self-blame:
"I also didn't expect that quitting Nobles would cause such a big chain reaction, and even lead to so many deaths, which has exceeded a thousand people."
"It's not over yet." Yan Si interrupted him calmly, stating his judgment based on the current situation.
"According to the current intensity and speed of spread, if no one intervenes forcefully, the number of people who will eventually die from this incident may exceed 10,000."
Shiba Kaien Hearing this, his body shook slightly, his head bowed deeply, and he clenched his hands.
"It's not your fault." Yoruichi reached out and patted his shoulder, his tone slowing down.
"Even if you don't quit, those people will still find ways to weaken or even get rid of Shiba family in order to grab seats.
At that time, they are likely to attack Kukaku and Ganju directly, and the result may be even worse."
She could clearly see that the Shiba family masters of this generation, Kaien, and Spiritual Pressure Level, were about Fourth-Class. Their strength was not weak, but it was far from enough to deter all those who coveted it.
Kukaku and Ganju below are still children, and Shiba family does not have the powerful subsidiary Nobles as its wings.
With such strength, it is impossible to maintain the status and resources of one of Five Noble Houses.
Although there are strong people in the Shiba family division, the Nobles system will never admit that the person who separated the family will inherit the Main Family name.
If Shiba family started this way, Four Great Noble Clans would probably have trouble sleeping and eating, and would always be on the lookout for his own family to follow suit.
Shiba Kaien raised his head, his eyes becoming firm again. "I quit just to protect them, nothing more."
The living room was quiet for a moment.
Yan Si suddenly spoke and turned his eyes to Yoruichi:
"Yoruichi, do you suspect that "pusher" is on our side? In Thirteen Court Guard Squads?"
Combining Yoruichi's hint about the intelligence network just now and his own observation of the situation, this conjecture is not difficult to come up with.
Yoruichi nodded without denying:
"The possibility is not small, so you should be more careful, kid. This muddy water is deeper than it looks."
Yan Si frowned slightly and thought quickly.
Who in Thirteen Court Guard Squads has the motivation and ability to do such a thing?
Kyōraku Shunsui wants to rise to the top? Probably not, he doesn't need to do this. As Captain-General Yamamoto's proud disciple, he is also his superior Nobles.
Who could it be?
After a while, he relaxed his brows and returned to his usual calm:
"There is nothing to worry about. With Captain-General here, the black hand hiding behind the scenes, as long as he dares to show his face, there will only be one end."
"Well, that's what I thought too." Yoruichi smiled again, "That's why I ran here to hide for a while."
Yan Si stood up and said to Shiba Kaien, "I still have patrol duties, so I won't bother you anymore."
He paused, glanced at Yoruichi, and then said to Shiba Kaien:
"In the future, during patrols, if you pass by nearby, you may come over from time to time to ask for a cup of tea. I wonder if it is convenient?"
"Oh?" A hearty smile appeared on Shiba Kaien's face, and the previous haze seemed to have dissipated.
"Welcome at any time, Fifth Seat Yan Si, we Shiba family can take care of everything but tea."
Yan Si glanced at Yoruichi again, who winked at him, smiled and nodded.
Yan Si then turned around and left Shiba family.
Back on the cold streets of Rukongai, the night breeze is slightly cool.
Yan Si knew very well Yoruichi's intention of bringing him to Shiba family.
On the one hand, it is to ease the insignificant grudge between Shiba Kaien and Shiba Kaien.
More importantly, I hope that Ninth Division Fifth Seat, who is responsible for patrolling this area, can pay more attention here.
Yoruichi is Second Division Captain. We are busy with work and cannot stay here all the time.
But if Yan Si can take more care of it during routine patrols, the safety factor of Shiba family will undoubtedly be improved a lot.
"The debt of gratitude..." Yan Si whispered to himself, without stopping.
It seems that we need to hurry up during the next period of time.
Not only must we complete the patrol mission, we must also step up communication with "Tsuzurimono Bansho" to further enhance our strength.
Under the undercurrent, the more strength you have, the more confidence you will have to cope with changes.