"Captain Hirako, you didn't choose me to be Lieutenant, but I chose you."
The moonlight shines, making the wilderness look quite bright.
The captains who went to the scene to investigate all fell to the ground, not knowing whether they were alive or dead.
The first Six Vehicle Kensei and Mashiro Kuna, as well as Sarugaki Hiyori who was entrusted by Kisuke Urahara, and finally the captains who came under the order of Yamamoto.
Aikawa Rabū, Hōshō Rōjūrō, Yadōmaru Lisa, Hachigen Ushōda of Kido Corps--
Everyone's faces were covered with a layer of white substance, which was squirming and spreading throughout their bodies.
The only one who can persist is Shinjī Hirako.
Shinjī Hirako's face was mostly covered by Visored, but he still held the knife tightly and stood up tenaciously to fight against the enemy in front of him.
In front of him were three people wearing Shinigami uniform.
He was also the mastermind behind what put them in such a situation.
Aizen Sosuke.
And his two subordinates, Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tosen.
Aizen slowly took out the knife from his waist and observed the captains who were subjected to Hollowification Experiment by him.
"It seems that the speed at Hollowfication will be affected by individual differences. It really showed me interesting things, but that can only go so far."
Finally, his eyes fell on Shinjī Hirako, as if he was looking at a work.
The voice is still gentle and deep.
"Let's make a break, Captain Hirako."
"Finally, let me give you another piece of advice. You can know the betrayal that can be seen with the naked eye. What is truly terrible is the betrayal that is invisible."
The white substance on Shinjī Hirako's body increased suddenly, making him unable to hold on any longer.
While panting heavily, he looked at the Aizen in front of him and raised the Zanpakuto in his hand high.
Under the moonlight, the blade glowed with a sharp light.
"Farewell, Captain Hirako."
"You are really an excellent batch of experimental materials!"
Hearing what Aizen said, Shinjī Hirako's eyes were about to split.
I have always been wary of Aizen, the name Lieutenant, but I still got his way.
It was so miserable to be manipulated by him.
It also implicated many companions!
"Damn it!"
Everything is over, Shinjī Hirako's voice is shrill and desperate.
Just as he watched Aizen stabbing him with a sharp blade, a sudden change occurred.
A dark figure, holding a sharp blade, came from a distance and swung it towards Aizen.
"Whoops!"
Aizen noticed it and dodged slightly, but the team insignia on his arm was still scratched by the intruding enemy.
He turned his head and looked at the two figures who suddenly appeared.
His eyes fell on the man who had just taken out the knife, and after seeing his appearance clearly, Aizen raised the corner of his mouth and smiled softly.
"This is really -- another interesting guest has arrived.
"What are you doing here, Captain Urahara, Great Kidō Master Tsukabishi?"
The people coming were Kisuke Urahara who came in a hurry!
Looking at the two of them, Gin Ichimaru laughed teasingly, "This is not good, Aizen Lieutenant, we have been discovered."
Kaname Tosen pulled out the knife. "Lord Aizen, I'll deal with them.
"No, it doesn't have to be."
"But-"
Kaname Tosen still hesitated, Aizen glanced over coldly.
"Yes, I said no."
Sensing Aizen's displeasure, Kaname Tosen immediately put away the knife and knelt on one knee to express his gratitude.
At this time, Shinjī Hirako struggled to get up, and the white substance on his face increased a lot compared to before.
"Ha~ha~Kisuke--you--why are you here?"
"You know it's dangerous here, but you still come here-"
He was panting and his voice was sporadic, as if he might die at any moment.
Kisuke Urahara looked over and stared at Visored on his face for a few seconds. Then he felt something in his heart and gave him a reassuring look.
He glanced at the people lying on the ground one by one and saw that all of them had masks on their faces.
It's true--"
His gaze finally stayed on Hiyori for a moment, and that pale face became completely serious at this moment.
He looked at Aizen, his voice solemn.
"Aizen--Lieutenant, what are you doing here?"
"Nothing."
Aizen spoke softly, his voice paused, and then added, "As Captain Urahara saw, I accidentally discovered the captains of Soul Disappearance Disposal Unit who were injured in the battle."
"We are now trying to save the captains."
Hearing this, Shinjī Hirako couldn't help but get angry, and there was a hoarseness in his throat.
"Aizen--You are so shameless--ah--"
Kisuke Urahara naturally didn't believe this rhetoric. "Why lie, Aizen?"
"Lying?"
Aizen asked, "As Lieutenant, I am here to rescue the captain. Is there any problem?"
"No, that's not what I meant!"
Kisuke Urahara shook his head imperceptibly and looked at the people who fell to the ground again.
"Wounded in battle? You say this is a wound?"
"This is clearly Hollowfication!"
Tenjiro Kirinji's expression moved, Shinjī Hirako looked surprised, and they both looked at Kisuke Urahara.
This is the first time they heard the word Hollowfication.
Although this is the first time I heard it, I have never understood it before, but as the name suggests, it means that Shinigami transforms into virtuality!
Kisuke Urahara stared at Aizen with bright eyes.
"Soul Disappearance Incident, the team members disappeared one after another, and now it has evolved to this point, I'm afraid--
Hollowification Experiment."
"And the person who caused all this is you, Aizen Sosuke!"
Suddenly, Kisuke Urahara's expression paused, and a serious and majestic face suddenly appeared in his mind.
Shikashuin Kenma!
A long time ago, before captain Kiryū Kirishiki was promoted, Shikashuin Kenma came to Twelfth Division to look for him, during which he mentioned Shinigami Hollowification--
In an instant, Kisuke Urahara seemed to have a flash of Inazuma flashing through his mind, making his thoughts suddenly clear and connecting all the events before and after.
His eyes suddenly widened, a look of horror on his face.
"And--Shikashuin Kenma!"
He stared at Aizen closely and said to himself, "It was you and Shikashuin Kenma who were doing Hollowification Experiment in secret! The one who told him Shinigami Hollowification was you!"
"Right, Aizen?!"
He seemed to have found the answer and was asking Aizen to find out whether it was correct or not.
Shinjī Hirako on the side was agitated and spit out more white substance from his mouth.
But he didn't care at all, he just looked straight at Kisuke Urahara.
"Wow--"
"Kisuke--You said Shikashuin Kenma--that guy was also involved?"
Hirako couldn't hold on anymore and fell to his knees on the ground. The parts of his face that were not covered by the mask showed deep resentment!
There was a hint of surprise in Aizen's eyes. He looked at Kisuke Urahara, slowly put the knife into its sheath, and spoke with a slight smile.
"As my senior said, you are indeed an interesting person, Kisuke Urahara."
"It's so nice of you to come here tonight."
Aizen's words obviously acknowledged Kisuke Urahara's speculation just now.
"Aizen, the senior you call is Shikashuin Kenma?!"
Kisuke Urahara was going to say something else, but Aizen ignored him, turned around, and walked away.
"Yin, please, our purpose has been accomplished, let's go."
Aizen has no nostalgia and leaves as soon as he says it.
Kisuke Urahara looked anxious and quickly reached out his hand.
"Wait, Aizen, it's not over yet--"
Before he could finish his words, the figures of Aizen in front suddenly disappeared out of thin air.
It's like I've never been here before.
"Wow!"
Shinjī Hirako lay on the ground wailing, and Tenjiro Kirinji on the side quickly shouted to Urahara.
"Your Excellency Urahara, Your Excellency Hirako, they can't hold on any longer."
"Aizen's matter will be dealt with later, the first priority is to treat them first!"
Kisuke Urahara squatted down and looked at Shinjī Hirako struggling on the ground. He couldn't help but nodded, but cold sweat ran down his face.
"Well, but--"
He briefly checked Hollowfication on Shinjī Hirako and looked confused.
"They Hollowfication have reached this level and they need to be treated properly here. It's really --"
At this time, Tenjiro Kirinji seemed to have thought of something and asked, "Your Excellency Urahara, I heard the conversation between you and Aizen before, and I obviously know something about Hollowfication."
"Then, you should also know how to deal with it. Can I understand it this way?"
Kisuke Urahara's eyes were evasive and his expression was cloudy and uncertain.
After a few seconds, he raised his head with determination in his eyes.
"I do know, but it's almost a gambling method. I don't know if it will succeed."
Upon hearing that there was hope, Tenjiro Kirinji nodded slowly.
"Something is better than nothing!"
He stood up suddenly and came between the fallen captains.
His eyes were calm, looking at Kisuke Urahara.
"Now, I will let the captains stay in their current state, and then transport them back to Twelfth Division. With the equipment in the team, we should be able to save them, right?"
"Huh?" Kisuke Urahara was shocked, "Let them stay in this state? How is this possible?"
"It can be done!"
Tenjiro Kirinji said, his voice firm.
"Just use Time Stop and Spatial Transfer and you can do just that!"
"But these two are Forbidden Jutsu, but the situation is urgent now and I have no time to take care of this!"
After saying that, he clasped his hands on his chest and slowly opened them.
A crystal cube light beam suddenly appeared in his hand!
Kyoraku took Yamamoto and several others and left the room.
Looking at the backs of Yamamoto, an inexplicable smile appeared in Kenma's eyes, and then disappeared without a trace.
He had already told Yoruichi in detail how he had just beaten Yamamoto.
Among them, it focuses on describing one's own psychological state and the grievances suffered.
"This is what happened before and after. I know I was a little impulsive just now, but there is no way. I just can't bear this tone.
He asked Yoruichi: "Yoruichi, can you bear it?"
Yoruichi shook his head repeatedly. "I can't bear it!"
If her good intentions were looked down upon, distrusted, and monitored in various ways, she would take action if it were her.
From this point of view, Kenma did nothing wrong!
But there are some things in the world that cannot be distinguished by right and wrong alone.
Kenma takes action, there's only one problem - the person he's hitting is Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni!
That Thousand-Year Strongest Shinigami, Captain-General of Gotei 13, are the biggest pillars of suppressing Soul Society!
Yamamoto's identity is too special and his force is too powerful. Even in Three Worlds, he is a very important existence!
Even Four Great Noble Clans and Central 46 cannot be underestimated!
The old man will obey the orders of Central 46 because the old man is willing to obey.
If he doesn't want to, who can force him, Four Great Noble Clans or Central 46?
"----You are so serious, you were so angry that you actually dared to threaten to abolish Gotei 13?!"
"Even if it was an angry comment, I didn't say it like that!"
Listening to Yoruichi's reproach, Kenma spread his hands, as if showing a smile.
Really not?
He looked towards the wooden door. The shadows of Yamamoto people outside fell on the paper window, swaying slightly.
Yamamoto and others followed Kyoraku into the corridor outside.
Kyoraku casually set up a barrier and enveloped several people.
Seeing how cautious he was, Yamamoto and the others became even more solemn.
Ukitake couldn't help but ask, "Shunsui, what did you discover?"
He glanced inside the room and understood.
It seems that it is not convenient to tell the story in front of Shikashuin Kenma and his wife.
Kyoraku looked around at everyone with a solemn expression and said, "Old Man Yama, it's bad, Kisuke Urahara has disappeared!"
"Hmm?
"What do you mean?"
"Didn't I ask him to wait in the team at all times? Why is he missing?"
Seeing Yamamoto and others showing surprise, Kyoraku briefly explained what he had done before.
He also recounted the conversation between Kenma and Urahara that he overheard at the end of the meeting, and recounted it to Yamamoto and others.
Ukitake looked horrified. "So, Kisuke Urahara is the person behind the scenes?!"
No wonder I had to let Yoruichi inside hear it. Kisuke Urahara is the child of Yoruichi, so naturally I have some emotions.
As for Kenma and Urahara before, it seems that he was worried about his wife Yoruichi, so he gave such a warning.
Kyoraku raised his head and revealed his deep gaze.
"From the current reasoning--that's it."
"If we want to make a final confirmation, there is still a lack of conclusive evidence!"
After saying that, he frowned deeply and showed a trace of unnaturalness on his face.
Yamamoto saw this abnormality in him and asked, "Shunsui, you are always keen, what else have you discovered?"
Hearing this, Kyoraku shook his head and looked troubled.
"The answer is obvious, but I still feel something is wrong."
"But what exactly is wrong, I can't tell."
The answer I got before my eyes was too direct and too clear.
It was so clear that he always felt that there was something hidden beneath the answer.
Yamamoto poked the floor with his cane and said sternly, "Kyoraku, since you feel something is wrong, then keep this matter in your mind."
"For now, let's settle this matter first. No matter what, as long as we go to the scene and take a look, everything will be clear!"
"Ignoring everything else, it is an indisputable fact that Kisuke Urahara disobeyed orders and left his post without authorization!"
He looked at everyone again, his eyes fell on Ukitake, and asked, "Jūshirō, can your body bear it?"
Ukitake patted his chest. "No problem, I am in good condition during this period and can carry out the task."
Yamamoto nodded slightly, his expression became solemn, and ordered, "In that case, Gotei 13 captain Ukitake Jūshirō, Eighth Division captain Kyōraku Shunsui, Fourth Division Captain Unohana Retsu, and First Division Lieutenant Chūjirō Sasakibe, the four of you go to the scene of the incident and find out the result!"
"Remember, your own safety is the top priority in everything, and you must not take it lightly."
These four people are the core personnel of Yamamoto commanding Gotei 13.
If these four people are also killed, then Gotei 13 will really become an empty frame in name only!
The four of them solemnly responded, "Yes!"
There is another captain here, Shihōin Yoruichi from Second Division.
However, whether it was Yamamoto, Kyoraku or Ukitake, she was intentionally excluded.
At this time, Kyoraku suddenly asked in confusion, "Speaking of which, where is Great Kidō Master?"
Chūbē explained softly, "Great Kidō Master saw a conflict broke out between Master Captain-General and Shikashuin Kenma, and became afraid, so he went to the battlefield."
"That's true. No wonder I didn't see him just now--"
Kyoraku slapped his forehead with a look of pity on his face.
"Great Kidō Master can't handle the conflict between Old Man Yama and Kenma."
"But if he goes, he might put himself in a more dangerous place."
Ukitake saw this and pulled his sleeve.
"Shunsui, don't sigh, let's go there quickly!"
"If we move faster, maybe everything can still be done in time!"
As the voice fell, the four of them used Flash Step and disappeared in the corridor.
And Yamamoto, after the four people left, looked at the empty place around him and couldn't help but sigh.
Gotei 13, when did it become so useless?
Or is it that the useless person is actually yourself?
I am, indeed - old?
The old man stepped out of the corridor, looked up at the bright moon in the sky, and remained silent for a long time.