The Unforgiven from Shinigami
Shunsui Kyōraku is an old drunkard, and also a deeply affectionate man who appears to be a lecherous old man.
He knew far more female names from the Seireitei than Shiraishi had seen from anime characters.
The conversation was very pleasant, and we drank bottle after bottle of wine.
He bought more after finishing his drink. Shiraishi was so engrossed in drinking that he didn't care about the serious consequences of a hangover.
Drink up!
Over time, Shiraishi became drunk, but he felt very sober and could still drink, so he continued to drink.
The conversation shifted from the girls to Shinji Hirako and the others.
In a daze, he said some words, then slumped onto the table, vomited all over it, and fell backward.
" Captain Shiraishi, Captain Shiraishi."
Shunsui Kyōraku pushed twice in succession, but received no response. He stood up, put the straw hat he had taken off back on his head, and stepped outside.
The moonlight was at its brightest.
He lifted his straw hat and muttered, "What a nuisance."
Shunsui Kyōraku hates trouble, but trouble always follows him around like a shadow, impossible to shake off.
I thought I could rest after returning to Seireitei, but I've gotten myself into an even more troublesome incident.
"I really want to retire," he complained, then Shunpo left the doorway and arrived in a large hall a second later.
The moonlight stopped around the railing; further in, lights illuminated the area where the two men stood guard.
" Kyōraku, you're back. Shiraishi shouldn't be a suspect now, right?"
The speaker had long silver hair and a thin face; he was none other than Jūshirō Ukitake, who claimed to be recuperating from illness.
He stood there, his face pale, but his eyes were clear, without the bloodshot eyes and dark circles caused by illness.
Shunsui Kyōraku raised his straw hat, a serious expression on his face, and said, " Ukitake, things are probably not as simple as they seem. Shiraishi is a good person, but he has no hostility towards Shinji Hirako and the others."
Even though he was drunk, he was still very wary. I asked him if he knew Shinji Hirako beforehand, but he wouldn't answer. He was definitely hiding something.
Jūshirō Ukitake frowned. He understood Kyōraku's personality and had even more faith in his abilities. "But Shiraishi doesn't seem like the type to do that kind of thing."
" Shinji Hirako, Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihōin —they don't seem like people who would do bad things."
A strong and powerful voice came from the old man's mouth, and his squinted eyes opened, "The purer and more beautiful the wish, the more likely it is to attract a great calamity."
Only by accepting the imperfections of the world can we embark on the right path.
Shunsui Kyōraku said with a hint of helplessness, "Should we control him? Monitoring him would be difficult; that guy's Spiritual Sense are quite terrifying."
"Need not."
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto shook his head. "The fox will always show its tail. We just need to wait and see. By the way, how's the investigation into Aizen going?"
Jūshirō Ukitake began, "When the theft occurred at the Tsunayashiro Clan, a member of the squad said that he was alone in his room handling official business."
Lieutenant Hinamori, who usually stayed by his side, was called away to verify the kitchen accounts; it took about an hour.
"That means he had enough time to commit the crime."
Shunsui Kyōraku continued, his expression even more grave than before, "I've felt there was something wrong with Aizen for a long time."
Back when Captain Hirako and the others Hollowfication, I intentionally went to check if Aizen was in Seireitei.
He recalled that night when he was upstairs and Aizen on the ground bowed to him while holding documents.
Shunsui Kyōraku, lowered his straw hat, a hint of regret in his eyes. "Perhaps at that time, I was already hallucinating."
Byakuya Kuchiki handed over all the details of his Tsunayashiro Tokinada to the First Division, which were also copied to the Eighth Division and Thirteenth Division.
They were the Captain-Commander's right-hand men, so naturally they had to discuss such important matters together.
Shunsui Kyōraku, combining the report with the testimonies of the surrounding nobles, discovered a blind spot.
Tsunayashiro Tokinada's Enrakyōten can use various Shikai to make nobles see illusions and distort Yushiro's words.
Where does this ability come from?
Records can be found for titles such as Senbonzakura, Ryūjin Jakka, Shinsō, and Garganta of the Hungry.
However, there is absolutely no record of that ability to create perfect illusions in the official records of Seireitei!
Tsunayashiro Tokinada died from poisoning, a painful and agonizing death.
There is a third party behind the scenes.
Based on Shunsui Kyōraku's understanding of a scoundrel like Tsunayashiro Tokinada, there's no way he could be manipulated.
It's probably a relationship of equality or hostility.
After all, Tsunayashiro Tokinada was quite happy to see bad people causing trouble in Seireitei.
With this point of suspicion, Shunsui Kyōraku naturally suspected Aizen.
Of all the Gotei 13, only the Fifth Division was the most active, frequently attending the Shin'ō Academy to discuss topics such as Shikai.
Even on the day of the Gold Seal Unit, Aizen talked about the Shikai issue.
If it wasn't out of kindness, but rather a ritual for the genuine use of Zanpakuto's power, then everything makes sense.
Shunsui Kyōraku felt the problem was serious the more he thought about it, and immediately reported it to Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto.
However, nothing happened until today, when Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto suddenly informed him to test whether Shiraishi was reliable.
By taking advantage of Rangiku Matsumoto's party, it's a natural way to get closer to your target.
"Don't make decisions without solid evidence."
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto tapped his cane on the ground and instructed, " Ukitake will investigate this matter. Are you physically capable of handling it?"
"No problem, things are much better lately."
Jūshirō Ukitake made a guarantee.
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto nodded and said, "Yes, be careful, go down now."
"Yes, Genryūsai- sensei." Jūshirō Ukitake bowed and left with Shunsui Kyōraku from the side hall.
Soon, no trace of their Reiatsu could be detected outside.
The darkness behind Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto suddenly slid down, revealing a person.
Do you think what they said is credible?
" Kyōraku still harbors resentment over what happened to Lisa Yadōmaru, Ukitake, due to his guilt towards Kaien Shiba, develops feelings for Kūkaku Shiba because of her."
The woman stepped out of the darkness, her long hair cascading down her back, the lamplight illuminating her stunningly beautiful face. "They could all possibly believe Urahara and his group."
"Yes, I really don't want to doubt them."
Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto sighed deeply. Personally, he absolutely did not want to doubt his disciple, whom he regarded as his own son.
Considering the bigger picture, we can't help but doubt them.
Good beliefs do not necessarily lead to good results; bad people love to disguise themselves as good people.
Kyōraku and the others are still too young; they could easily be deceived.
Retsu Unohana added, " Aizen can't be said to be without suspicion; his handling of Tsukikage Yagyū was far too decisive."
"..." Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto fell silent. In that instant, he suddenly realized how cold the autumn night was.
Of the thirteen team leaders, only one person could be truly trusted without reservation.
"Sorry, Lie, I'm troubling you again."
"Yes, leave it to me, Captain-Commander Yamamoto."
Retsu Unohana responded softly, but unlike her tone, her expression was utterly terrifying.