After passing through Dangai, Yoriichi set foot on the land of Seireitei again.
Before coming back, he had changed out of his dusty clothes and put on Shihakushō again, with Third Division and Captain's Haori on top.
Yoriichi walked forward along the street.
It didn't take long for him to realize something was wrong.
The two ordinary soldiers who were walking towards him stopped for a moment after seeing him.
The expressions of the two of them were a little strange.
It seemed like he was surprised, but also like he was afraid of something.
"Yoriichi Captain."
The two soldiers bowed their heads and saluted.
Yoriichi nodded.
"Hmm."
After receiving the response, the two people immediately walked past him, much faster than before.
Yoriichi looked back.
The two team members had already walked more than ten meters, and then they got together and started talking in low voices.
"I'm really back..."
"Shh, keep your voice down."
Yoriichi didn't hear the rest of it clearly.
He didn't want to hear it clearly either.
After walking forward for a while, the same thing happened several more times.
Whether it was an ordinary team member or Seated Officer with a certain identity, the expression on his face was very strange after seeing him.
Some people bowed their heads and left quickly.
Someone saw him from a distance and turned around.
There were also several team members who were walking together. Although they had already passed by, they still couldn't help but look back and peek.
Yoriichi stopped.
The soldiers froze, immediately sped up, and disappeared around the corner of the street in the blink of an eye.
Yoriichi stood there and fell into silence.
He now has two guesses.
The first one is that what happened at World of the Living has been reported back.
The second one is that the situation of Dangai has been discovered.
No matter which one it is, it's not good news for him.
Especially the second one.
Thinking of the Dangai that is full of space cracks.
Yoriichi believes that the team members' current reaction is actually quite normal.
It was very polite not to come over and ask him how he broke Dangai.
However, he is not in the mood to deal with these things now.
The cause of this incident was caused by First Substitute Soul Reaper Kūgo Ginjō, so Thirteenth Division, who manages Substitute Shinigami Badge, must know a lot of things.
Thinking of this, Yoriichi changed direction and walked directly towards Thirteenth Division Barracks.
Soon.
Thirteenth Division.
Yoriichi As soon as he walked into the yard, the team members who were carrying documents recognized him.
"Yoriichi Captain?"
The team member was stunned for a moment and quickly put down what he was holding.
"Are you here to see Captain Ukitake?"
"Hmm."
Yoriichi said, "Is it convenient for him now?"
"Conveniently, the captain is resting inside."
The soldiers immediately got out of the way.
Yoriichi thanked him and then walked to the room where Ukitake was.
The door is not closed.
Ukitake is wearing Captain's Haori, sitting by the window drinking medicine.
After hearing the footsteps, he put down the medicine bowl and looked up at the door.
"Yoriichi?"
A gentle smile appeared on his face.
"I heard that you went to World of the Living. It seems that the matter has been settled."
Yoriichi walked into the room and sat down opposite Ukitake.
"It's done."
"But a few people died."
"One of them is called Kūgo Ginjō."
The smile on Ukitake's face faded a little.
"Related to Substitute Soul Reaper?"
"Hmm."
Yoriichi did not hide anything and told the whole story of the incident.
From Ichigo's Substitute Shinigami Badge becoming unresponsive, to Tsukishima using Book of the End to tamper with the past, to Ginjo seizing Ichigo's Fullbring.
In the end, it was Ichigo who regained his strength and killed Ginjo with his own hands.
Ukitake has been listening quietly.
It wasn't until Yoriichi finished speaking that he sighed softly.
"Kūgo Ginjō, we have indeed come this far."
Yoriichi looked at him.
"Do you know Ginjo?"
Ukitake was silent for a moment and nodded slowly.
"He is the first Substitute Soul Reaper appointed by Soul Society."
The room became quiet.
Yoriichi already knew the answer.
But when he actually heard it from Ukitake, he still felt a little uncomfortable.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
Ukitake looked at Yoriichi's calm expression and could already hear his dissatisfaction.
"At the beginning, we did not expect that this incident would be related to Fullbringer."
"Substitute Shinigami Badge lost response. It may be due to exhaustion of spiritual power or interference from special Barrier."
"And Ginjo has disappeared for a long time."
Ukitake paused.
"We have no evidence that he is still at World of the Living."
Yoriichi frowned.
"If I knew Ginjo's identity in advance, I could at least remind Ichigo."
"He doesn't trust someone unprepared."
Ukitake did not refute.
This matter was indeed concealed by Soul Society.
Yoriichi continued, "Substitute Shinigami Badge can monitor the holder, and can also absorb and control Reiatsu."
"He also believed in Soul Society at first."
"But, after he gathered Fullbringer, he wanted to use the power of Soul Reaper to separate Fullbring."
"What awaits him is Soul Society's betrayal."
Yoriichi said, paused, and then said.
"This time, it was Soul Society who was at fault first."
"Even though there was one mistake, Ichigo and Substitute Soul Reaper Badge still have the same function?"
Yoriichi doesn't want to complain anymore, this Soul Reaper is not doing things well, cutting the grass without eradicating the roots, leaving some mess.
But Yoriichi doesn't want to think about himself, he doesn't seem to be much better.
Ukitake looked at him with complicated eyes.
"That's the rule left by Central 46."
"Substitute Soul Reaper does not belong to Gotei 13, but has possession of Soul Reaper powers. Soul Society needs to confirm whether they pose a threat to Three Realms."
"So you keep monitoring them?"
"Yes."
Ukitake did not defend Soul Society.
Yoriichi raised his hand and pressed the center of his eyebrows.
From Aizen to Ginjo, the problem of Soul Society never seems to really end.
Things that happened in the past will always come back many years later.
Then it will cause a lot of trouble for the current people.
"Soul Society, how many things like this have you done in these years?"
Yoriichi looked at Ukitake.
"Why are there people everywhere looking for trouble for Soul Society?"
Ukitake was speechless for a moment.
The scope of this problem is too great.
Soul Society has existed for millions of years, and Gotei 13 has a history of thousands of years. During this period, many things that cannot be disclosed have happened, and even he may not be aware of them all.
After a few seconds, Ukitake smiled helplessly.
"These questions may require Captain-Commander to answer them for you."
Yoriichi's voice has improved a bit.
"Captain-Commander?"
He sat up straight, and the calmness on his face finally changed.
"There should be no need to trouble the old man."
Ukitake picked up the medicine bowl and took a sip.
"No trouble."
"Captain-Commander has given an order. After you return to the team, go to First Division to see him immediately."
Yoriichi was silent.
Ukitake looked at him and added gently, "The order had been spread throughout the divisions before you came back."
Yoriichi finally understood why the soldiers on the road looked at him strangely.
It turns out it's not because of Dangai.
They just knew in advance that Captain-Commander was waiting for him.
Yoriichi stood up slowly, with a rare grimace on his face.
"Can I go later?"
"I'm afraid not."
"The report hasn't been written yet."
"Captain-Commander should let you explain in person."
"..."
It's worse than writing a report.
Yoriichi walked to the door and paused.
The road from Thirteenth Division to First Division is not far, and with his speed, he can reach it soon.
But he didn't want to speed up at all now.
Yoriichi can already feel what is waiting for him after going to First Division.