"What's the matter?"
Yamamoto asked, his beard trembling slightly.
Kyōraku Shunsui also recovered from his thoughts, turned his head and looked at this famous senior.
Facing the doubts of the two people, Unohana Retsu looked calm and said in a soft voice, "Speaking of this Commander of the Stealth Force, I think I have some knowledge of people and have had several contacts with him."
When the old head of Sifengyuan was still alive, she would often go to Sifengyuan's house to treat his illness and prescribe medicine.
Every time I could hear the dead old Head of the Family praising his son-in-law and adopted son, he was extremely satisfied.
Over time, the number of times she came into contact with Kenma increased.
Although the two could not be called friends, they could still be considered acquaintances, so she naturally had some observations about Kenma.
The most recent meeting was when Shikokuin's current wife Head of the Family gave birth to her son.
The adopted son-in-law of the Shikokuin Family was afraid that his wife would be in danger during childbirth. Since there was a doctor at home, he specially invited her and Kiyonosuke to minimize the risk of childbirth.
His true feelings for his wife are unknown to others.
But Unohana Retsu can at least see that he is a person who is willing to take responsibility and be responsible.
"According to my observation, although Shikashuin Kenma has a yin character, and he also did Underworld when he was Rukongai, he has a complete view of good and evil. It is not enough to call him a good person, but he cannot be called a villain."
"You will feel pity when you face the weak, and you will get angry when you see injustice. In this regard, it seems a bit mediocre."
"While pursuing fame, wealth and status, there is a bottom line in his heart that cannot be crossed. He is not like the kind of conspirator who can deliberately cause turmoil for his own selfish interests."
Hearing this, Yamamoto Shigekuni frowned slightly, and looked at Unohana Retsu with a hint of doubt.
Kyōraku Shunsui pinched his chin, looking thoughtful.
"Senior, what do you mean-"
Unohana Retsu spoke softly.
"Whether it is Captain-General, Captain Kyōraku, or Captain Ukitake, they all seem to have made an assumption in their hearts and regard him as a villain."
"Everyone is wary of him. Captain-General has been too impatient in the past few days, almost making his distrust of him obvious, as if he will cause a chaos at any time that will endanger Seireitei's peace."
"But from a practical point of view, is Shikashuin Kenma really a villain?"
"Judging from his performance during this period, he has always been conscientious and worked hard to complete his job, which can be said to be conscientious and conscientious."
"In order to expand the Onmitsukidō organization, he not only recruited people from all over the country, but also filled the dead soldiers trained by the Shikokuin Family into Onmitsukidō. He even developed various weapons in order to form combat effectiveness as quickly as possible."
"I do not deny that he has selfish motives. He wants to strengthen Onmitsukidō's power and thereby consolidate his and Shikokuin Family's power - it is the responsibility of the head of the department to strengthen the organization he is in charge of."
After saying that, Unohana Retsu looked at Yamamoto Shigekuni, as if he was questioning silently.
If we talk about evil people, among Three Worlds, who can be more evil than her, an unprecedented evil person?
If you want to cause harm, who can compare to Yamamoto Shigekuni, the fierce sword ghost?
Yamamoto Shigekuni understands what she means.
There is no need to mention the past, as everyone present knows it.
Just speaking now, if he is replaced by Commander of the Stealth Force, the power of Onmitsukidō will definitely be strengthened.
Even he, as Gotei 13's Captain-General, hopes that his team members will be as strong as possible.
Just as Egg Nohana Retsu said, strengthening the organization in charge is not only the instinct of department leaders, but also an unshirkable responsibility!
And Onmitsukidō had just left Gotei 13. As the head of the family, he was naturally eager to make some political achievements.
This is used to prove the value of oneself and the organization, and to silence the public.
You can't just set up a department and have the leader just mess around. This would be a huge sin.
Kyōraku Shunsui also understands this truth.
From this Ikkaku perspective, what Shikashuin Kenma did was not wrong.
On the contrary, it is absolutely right!
There is even a sense of destroying one's family to relieve people's distress, and destroying private interests to serve the public.
Unohana Retsu paused and asked aloud, "If you two agree with this, Shikashuin Kenma has not done anything wrong--
But why are you still so afraid of him? Are you always worried that he will do something harmful?"
"Captain-General, Captain Kyōraku, please think carefully, why are you so hostile to him? Why are you so resistant to him?"
Kyōraku Shunsui's face flashed with memories, then he calmed down, and he already had the answer in his heart.
He looked at Unohana Retsu and said with a smile, "As expected of a senior, he sees things clearly."
"It seems that I am really immature and I still have to learn from it in the future. I learned a lot from my seniors this time."
Hearing Kyōraku Shunsui's self-effacement, Unohana Retsu waved his hand and made a rare joke.
"Captain Kyōraku, does this mean that I am very old?"
Unohana Retsu smiled and his voice became gentler.
But with such a gentle appearance, Kyōraku Shunsui's face turned green with fright.
He seemed to see billowing black gas coming from this peaceful smile.
"Senior, I, a junior, said something wrong. Please forgive me."
Kyōraku Shunsui bows his head at the speed of light.
If he didn't hurry up, he was afraid that he would suffer.
Unohana Retsu smiled and said, "Captain Kyōraku, I was just joking, but I never thought you said something wrong, let alone that you were implying that I am old."
Kyōraku Shunsui's heart trembled and he didn't dare to say anything, so he could only laugh twice.
Yamamoto Shigekuni ignored the conversation and laughter between Kyoraku and nodded lightly.
"Lie, I understand what you mean."
Looking back on the past, his view of Shikashuin Kenma was quite positive at first, thinking that he acted steadily and had Pillar's talents.
But after Kenma took over Shikokuin Family's solicitation, Yamamoto's inner evaluation showed a subtle change.
The view of Shikashuin Kenma has an additional layer of filter of those who cling to the powerful and get lucky.
Relatively speaking, he prefers "clumsy" people who are tenacious and steady, step by step, rather than "smart" people who play tricks and take shortcuts!
Later, Kuchiki Kyoka rebelled, causing Seireitei's biggest disaster in the past thousand years.
Although it did not affect the lower levels of Seireitei, the damage to the high-level political structure was greater than the war with Quincy a thousand years ago and the Seireitei civil war that just ended not long ago, both combined.
Central 46 was brutally massacred, many of Gotei 13's captains were killed, Great Noble Yatsushiro Family's entire family was wiped out, leaving only a few seedlings of the separate family--
It's like a scene where the central system's rule is shattered.
If Yamamoto Shigekuni hadn't been famous enough to be able to suppress the situation, Seireitei would have rebelled everywhere.
During the Kuchiki Kyoka rebellion, Shikashuin Kenma took the opportunity to manipulate power and presided over the Shikokuin Family group to fight for power and gain, seizing the majority of Central 46 seats in one fell swoop, and then monopolizing power.
His power is so powerful that it has never been seen before, and it will inevitably arouse the vigilance of others.
Yamamoto Shigekuni is no exception.
"Previously in Central 46, all parties could still maintain a balance of power, and the situation in Soul Society is more stable."
"But now, Shikokuin Family is the dominant family among Central 46. However, Shihōin Yoruichi, who is Head of the Family, was originally interested in fun and entertainment. After marriage, he was seduced by Shikashuin Kenma. He became more and more favored and gradually indulged in pleasure--"
"As a result, all the powerful people in the family fell into the hands of Shikashuin Kenma, allowing him to secretly control Central 46's political orders--"
"I have to worry too much. If Shikashuin Kenma is swallowed up by power and falls into darkness, I am afraid it will cause a disaster even more terrible than Kuchiki Kyoka!"
Once bitten by a snake, you will be afraid of well ropes for ten years.
Kuchiki Kyoka's destruction was ahead of him, so he had to be cautious.
Therefore, there are several more layers of scrutiny on what Shikashuin Kenma did.
Kyōraku Shunsui shook his head.
"Shikashuin Kenma's power is too conspicuous for people to ignore."
"But that is alarming at best, and what makes us hostile to him now is still about the rise of Onmitsukidō, right, Old Man Yama?"
Who is controlling Central 46 now? It is naturally Shikashuin Kenma!
Who is in charge of Onmitsukidō, or Shikashuin Kenma!
Everyone can see that it must be Shikashuin Kenma who is behind all this!
Yamamoto Shigekuni looked paused and couldn't help but nod.
Unohana Retsu's calm voice sounded.
"The rise of Onmitsukidō will erode the power of Gotei 13. In addition, Gotei 13 has been cut by nearly half of its funding, which makes us captains hate Onmitsukidō and Shikashuin Kenma who is manipulating everything behind the scenes."
"Central 46 weakens the power of Gotei 13 and relies more and more on Onmitsukidō and Kido Corps - I never thought that I would be reluctant to give up the power in my hands one day." Yamamoto's old voice revealed a hint of self-mockery.
Hearing this, Unohana Retsu looked at Yamamoto Shigekuni and shook his head slightly.
"Captain-General, and Captain Kyōraku, I know very well that none of you are the kind of people who love power, nor are they influenced by the power in their hands, but human nature hates losses."
"Especially when people see something that belongs to them being taken away bit by bit, everyone will feel an instinctive disgust."
However, due to Central 46's order, they could not resist and could only obey.
Furthermore, he naturally became hostile towards Shikashuin Kenma, who had caused his own losses.
"Although we have the name Shinigami, in our nature, we all have joy, anger, sorrow, and joy, and are no different from humans."
Yamamoto Shigekuni sighed.
"Whether it's money or power, these are all external things. I can be affected by the gains and losses of external things. It seems that my character is nothing more than this. It still needs to be cultivated."
Kyōraku Shunsui smiled bitterly and said, "Old Man Yama, don't say that, aren't we captains like this too?"
He looked at Unohana Retsu with admiration in his expression.
"On the contrary, Captain Unohana is able to step out of his own field of vision and see these things clearly. He is indeed a senior.""
Unohana Retsu's face is full of humility.
But when I saw Kyōraku Shunsui's face, the trace of doubt still didn't go away.
"But-"
"Old Man Yama, and Captain Unohana, I still think something is wrong."
"Hmm?
Yamamoto frowned and his eyes fell on his disciple's face.
Under his gaze, Kyoraku said slowly, "After today's incident, Gotei 13 and Onmitsukidō will inevitably have dissatisfaction, and the two sides will become more antagonistic."
"But the strange thing is right here. Don't you think it's very inconsistent?"
He thought for a while and said in a deep voice, "Shikashuin Kenma can now be said to be the uncrowned king of Seireitei. Logically speaking, in order to consolidate his power, he should win over Gotei 13."
"Even if he is the leader of Onmitsukidō and is naturally competing with Gotei 13 for his functions, he is a wise man and should not be so short-sighted - just like he did to Kido Corps, win over Tenjiro Kirinji and then get Kido Corps to support him."
"But he made such a provocation today, which is undoubtedly expanding the hostility between Onmitsukidō and Gotei 13--"
Kenma's action today is retaliation for the actions of Yamamoto and others that day.
He has just assumed power and must not reveal any flaws.
Soul Society Noble There are so many people who are envious of his power. Once they show their cowardice, they will be subject to various temptations.
When he can no longer hold on, those Nobles will swarm up and swallow up all his power.
It is reasonable for Kenma to fight back so decisively.
In the final analysis, it was the provocation from Yamamoto Shigekuni and others that forced him to fight back so hard.
Kyoraku pinched his chin and glanced at Yamamoto Shigekuni and Unohana Retsu, as if he thought of something.
Finally, his eyes fell on Yamamoto Shigekuni, and his voice sounded gloomy.
"Old Man Yama, I think - we are being used as weapons to attack Shikashuin Kenma!"
"Someone is taking advantage of our hostility towards him and provoking a fight between the two sides."
If the two major organizations fight, who will benefit most?
Almost instantly, the three of them had the answer in their minds.
"It's Central 46!"
Only when the two major organizations fight, Central 46, who is at the top, can take advantage of both sides and take advantage of the opportunity to expand his power.
"But here's the problem. Central 46 is controlled by Shikashuin Kenma. He can't cause trouble for himself."
After Kyoraku finished speaking, Yamamoto Shigekuni frowned even deeper.
"Shunsui, it was with the help of Ubuyashiki Sage that we were able to enter the barrier of Onmitsukidō."
"In this regard, we have concluded that Ubuyashiki Sage is a member of the Tsunayashiro family, and Tsunayashiro Clan wants to use this to suppress Shikokuin."
At that time, Yamamoto Shigekuni was afraid that it would cause another serious trouble and threaten the safety of Seireitei.
Everything is to quell potential hidden dangers as soon as possible, so they are willing to be exploited by the Tsunayashiro Clan.
Kyoraku said, "It's still the same problem. Central 46 is controlled by Shikashuin Kenma. Even if Tsunayashiro Clan wants to take action, he will be killed by the Shikokuin Family's people directly. Sages from other factions will not be allowed to stand up and cause trouble."
"Tsunayashiro Clan only has a few people left now. Normally speaking, for the sake of its own survival at this time, it should hide its strength and bide its time and try its best to preserve the remaining power. It is impossible to expose itself to the hostility of Shikashuin Kenma."
When Tsunayashiro Clan and Kyoraku are mentioned, the figure of the Tsunayashiro Clan and current Head of the Family comes to mind.
That disgusting, vicious man.
When Kyōraku Shunsui thinks of his former classmate, he feels an uncomfortable chill.
And the doubts that had been plaguing him suddenly became clear at this moment!
"Old Man Yama, I think I know what's going on."
"Talk about it."
Yamamoto Shigekuni is thoughtful.
Kyoraku slowly expressed what he was thinking during this period.
"People will change their original views as their own positions change."
"Those sages who were controlled by Shikashuin Kenma had to rely on the Shikokuin Family when they were weak and humble."
"But after they become Central 46 who holds the highest power, will they still obey Shikashuin Kenma's orders as before?"
Speaking of this, Kyōraku Shunsui shook his head with a decisive voice.
"Definitely not!"
"They will inevitably resent Shikashuin Kenma's control, and at this time, as long as they receive a little provocation, they can burst into dissatisfaction with Shikashuin Kenma."
Then everything makes sense.
Kyōraku Shunsui's eyes darkened.
Thinking of the person behind the scenes who was instigating the show off, his face showed a hint of disgust.
"Tsunayashiro Clan was not willing to let his power go to the side, and some of the Shikokuin Family's wise men were not willing to be manipulated by others. The two hit it off and began to seize power."
"Just like before, using Gotei 13's hostility towards Onmitsukidō, the two major organizations began to fight openly and secretly, and Central 46's people were among them and took the opportunity to take power."
Hearing this, Unohana Retsu became suspicious.
"Captain Kyōraku, you just mentioned that Tsunayashiro Clan is now in a trough and should hide its capabilities and bide its time. How could he reveal his intentions so blatantly?"
"Senior, this is normally the case."
Kyōraku Shunsui sighed.
"But now Tsunayashiro Clan's Head of the Family--that guy has never been a normal person!"
"I have known him a long time ago. Speaking of which, he and I were both students of Old Man Yama, and we have a deep understanding of him."
"That guy is undoubtedly evil! His mind is even more abnormal!"
Kyoraku pointed at his brain with a look of disgust on his face, as if he was mentioning something dirty.
In his opinion, if there is an absolute evil person in the world, it must be Tsunayashiro Clan's current Head of the Family!
Tsunayashiro Tokinada!
Previously, Kuchiki Kyoka massacred Tsunayashiro Clan, which made Kyōraku Shunsui think more and more wrong.
At that time, Kuchiki Kyoka actually had time to kill the Tsunayashiro masters scattered throughout Seireitei?
He also happened to kill the heir before Tsunayashiro Tokinada, leaving him the last one.
It doesn't look normal no matter how you look at it!
On the contrary, Kyōraku Shunsui is increasingly convinced that there must be Tsunayashiro Tokinada's handiwork in this!
Maybe he took advantage of the turmoil in Kuchiki Kyoka to send assassins to kill all the heirs before him.
That guy can even kill his own colleagues and wife. For the sake of power and status, there is no psychological burden for killing people of his own race.
Kyōraku Shunsui's eyes suddenly burst into sharp light.
He has seen through the whole truth of the matter!
By now, everything is clear.
It is Tsunayashiro Tokinada who is provoking the sages of the Shikokuin series to resist the control of Shikashuin Kenma!
It was also him who instigated the relationship between Gotei 13 and Onmitsukidō, causing evil between the two families!
As for himself, he hid behind the scenes and reaped the benefits.
The mastermind behind the scenes is undoubtedly his old classmate, Tsunayashiro Tokinada!
But then, Kyōraku Shunsui's face turned gloomy and he sighed secretly in his heart.
"It's a pity that there is no evidence to convict him.