Chapter 219 The scalpel in your hand can't hurt me... (Please subscribe)
" Kōga..."
In the dimly lit room, a voice rang in the ears of the sleeping Kōga Kuchiki.
"Who?"
Kōga Kuchiki immediately crawled out of bed, drew his Zanpakuto from his waist, and cautiously surveyed his surroundings, tightly protecting his sleeping wife and daughter behind him.
Don't say that Kōga Kuchiki is making a mountain out of a molehill. In recent days, the series of events, big and small, in Soul Society have been frantically stimulating Kōga Kuchiki's nerves, making Kōga Kuchiki a bit neurotic lately. At the slightest sign of trouble, he immediately goes into battle mode.
"It's me..."
From the shadows, a man dressed in a snow-white fur coat slowly emerged.
"You... who are you?!"
Kōga Kuchiki looked at the man who had suddenly appeared before him, and his pupils trembled violently.
What happened to Kōga?
Because Kōga Kuchiki was too excited to see the newcomer and didn't pay attention to controlling the volume, Aya Kuchiki, who was originally fast asleep, slowly opened her eyes and asked Kōga, who was not sleeping in the middle of the night and was wildly Zanpakuto in an empty corner.
"Dad... I have class tomorrow, could you please be a little quieter?"
Aisa, who was standing next to Aya Kuchiki, also opened her eyes at this moment, looking at Kōga Kuchiki with displeasure.
"No... it's nothing."
"You all continue to rest, I need to go out for a bit."
Kōga Kuchiki bent down and embraced Aya Kuchiki and Aisa Kuchiki, speaking softly.
"... It's so hot..."
Aisa pushed Kōga Kuchiki with a hint of disgust. She was already quite grown up and didn't like such loving hugs; they felt strange and awkward.
"Be careful, darling."
Looking at Aya Kuchiki Kōga Kuchiki's weathered and weary face, Kuchiki Aya felt a pang of pain in her heart. She knew that Kōga Kuchiki had taken all the blame for the invasion of Soul Society on her shoulders, going out to carry out rescue operations every day and not returning until very late... Although Aya Kuchiki really hoped that Kōga Kuchiki could rest a little, as a member of the Kuchiki Clan, she resolutely could not say these words.
"Rest assured."
Kōga Kuchiki gently kissed Aisa Kuchiki's forehead, then patted Aisa's little head before getting dressed and going into the courtyard.
" Kōga... After I was plundered by the enemy using an unknown force, I briefly communicated with their minds. Although I couldn't see through them, I did remember a few important points."
In the courtyard, bathed in the bright moonlight, a man dressed in a white fur coat, exuding an extraordinary aura, appeared before Kōga Kuchiki and began to speak softly.
The man who appeared before Kōga Kuchiki at this moment was none other than Muramasa, the Bankai of Kōga Kuchiki Muramasa had been stolen by the enemy, a sword known as the Demon Sword.
" Muramasa, are you still under the enemy's control?"
Kōga Kuchiki Kyoga, in a highly neurotic manner, pointed his Zanpakuto at Muramasa and asked...
" Kōga... listen to your inner voice. You should know my current state."
Muramasa sighed helplessly. He knew the extent of the disaster he had caused to Soul Society by being captured and controlled by the enemy. It was only natural that his master would distrust him. However, he could not stand idly by and watch something even more disastrous happen. He vowed that he would never betray his master, Kōga Kuchiki, even if he had to betray anyone else.
"..."
"I know, I was being a bit neurotic."
"Tell me! What information did you glean from that person's mind?!"
Kōga Kuchiki sighed, then put down his Zanpakuto. He knew that his Zanpakuto spirit was right; he knew Muramasa state better than anyone. Without a doubt, Muramasa was not under the enemy's control at this moment—this was something he was absolutely certain of.
"Listen carefully, Kōga. What I'm about to talk about is the Quincy Medallion... the ability that the enemy used to plunder Soul Reaper Bankai during this attack on Soul Society, and how to counter it..."
Muramasa nodded slightly. After being accepted by Kōga Kuchiki, his body gradually became ethereal. After re-establishing contact with Kōga Kuchiki Kōga Kuchiki, he no longer needed to communicate with him from the outside. Instead, he directly entered Kōga Kuchiki's body to communicate with Kōga Kuchiki.
"What?"
After listening to Muramasa's explanation of the principles and methods of restraining the Quincy Medallion, Kōga Kuchiki's expression suddenly changed.
"It seems I need to inform the Captain-Commander immediately..."
"However, before informing the Captain-Commander, we should first explain things to Father."
Kōga Kuchiki rushed into Kuchiki Ginrei's bedroom.
"..." Kuchiki Ginrei seemed used to Kōga Kuchiki without knocking. He didn't even get up, and said directly, "Yes, Kōga! Is something the matter so late?"
"Father... I really have something urgent to attend to."
Kōga Kuchiki nodded slightly, kneeling beside Kuchiki Ginrei, and nodded gently.
"Oh, don't rush if it's anything urgent. Turn on the light first, and we'll talk slowly."
Kuchiki Ginrei nodded gently and slowly sat up from the bedding.
"Um... okay."
Kōga Kuchiki, who originally intended to reveal the information, was forced to swallow it back by Kuchiki Ginrei's words.
"Click." Kōga Kuchiki quickly turned on the room light, then prepared to finish what he hadn't said earlier, "Father, it's like this, I..."
"How can I listen to you dressed like this? What kind of decorum is this?" A hint of displeasure flashed across Kuchiki Ginrei's face. "As a member of the Kuchiki Clan, how can you be so impetuous! Let me get dressed so we can talk properly."
"Um... okay."
Kōga Kuchiki swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue and patiently waited for Kuchiki Ginrei to finish dressing.
"Alright, tell me!"
What urgent matter do you have to discuss with me?
Kuchiki Ginrei first dressed, then leisurely brewed herself a pot of tea. Once the room was filled with the aroma of tea, she asked Kōga Kuchiki.
"Father, it's like this. Today I made contact with my Zanpakuto, my sword spirit Muramasa. He said he had an extreme telepathic connection with the Quincy who attacked our Soul Society before, so he knows many secrets about the Quincy Quincy, including what kidnapped him and how to counter the enemy's method of kidnapping our Zanpakuto Bankai."
The Kōga Kuchiki it preached endlessly.
"Pfft..." After hearing Kōga Kuchiki's words, Kuchiki Ginrei Ginrin spat out the tea she had just drunk, and said anxiously, "What did you say? Why didn't you tell me something so important sooner?"
"I told you, but you wouldn't let me!"
Kōga Kuchiki; he really wanted to speak, but Father, you wouldn't allow it! Didn't you say you wanted to display the noble bearing of the Kuchiki Clan?
"Stop talking nonsense... Come with me to see Captain-Commander Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai."
Kuchiki Ginrei silenced Kōga Kuchiki mouth, preventing Kōga Kuchiki from finishing his sentence.
late at night...
Kuchiki Ginrei and Kōga Kuchiki left the Kuchiki Clan and headed straight for the First Division Barracks.
Subsequently, the captains of the Gotei 13 received another emergency summons!
Tonight is destined to be another sleepless night.
Before long, all the captains of the Gotei 13, including Sougo Shihouin who failed to get the information he wanted from Pernida Pakaja, along with the two former captains of Sōgo Shihoin Sixth Division of the Gotei 13, Kōga Kuchiki and Kuchiki Ginrei, gathered in the small First Division captain's room.
"Gentlemen..."
"We now know who our enemy is."
Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai stood at the very front of the team captains, his face stern.
Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai's words caused a stir among the team captains.
"Did Yama-jii figure out who the enemy is so quickly?"
Shunsui Kyōraku gently rubbed his chin. He had heard from the Second Division that the enemy was not human at all, but a giant hand with eyes and a nose. In the end, because of its unyielding spirit, it earned the respect of Sōgo Shihoin, and was then killed by Sōgo Shihoin.
Our enemy is the Quincy!
"To be precise... a thousand years ago, Yhwach and his empire, the Wandenreich, attacked Soul Society!"
A flash of anger crossed Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai's eyes, and even the hand gripping his cane tightened.
Yhwach!
Upon hearing Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai utter the name, Shunsui Kyōraku suddenly recalled an incident. He remembered being a playful child and having barged into Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai's bedroom. He remembered seeing a portrait engulfed in flames, and being severely scolded by Yama-jii for it.
However, Yama-jii- sama did explain the origin of the portrait to him... It is said that it was a "demon" that appeared a long time ago when Soul Society was in crisis. The appearance of this "demon" plunged Soul Society into an even more perilous situation, and when this "demon" reappeared in Soul Society, even Yama-jii could not guarantee his safe return...
Shunsui Kyōraku remembered that Yama-jii had mentioned that the name of that "monster" was... Yhwach!
"I never imagined that the story Yama-jii told was actually true!"
"To be honest, this is a bit of a headache..."
Shunsui Kyōraku knew that Yama-jii wouldn't lie to him. Since Yama-jii had said that the enemy named Yhwach was extremely dangerous, then he truly was extremely dangerous, possessing terrifying power that could threaten the entire Soul Society! Moreover... if the person who attacked Soul Society last time was merely one of Yhwach's subordinates, Shunsui Kyōraku simply couldn't imagine how powerful... how terrifying Yhwach would be?!
"Don't panic, everyone!"
"Besides learning about our enemy... we've also obtained extremely valuable intelligence!"
"As you all know, the reason why Soul Society faced such a crisis last time was because Kōga Kuchiki's Bankai was stolen by the enemy."
"And now, we know how to break the enemy's method of stealing our Bankai."
Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai, holding a cane, stood in front of the squad captains and spoke softly.
"Oh?!"
"So, Yama-jii, you already have a plan?"
After hearing what Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai said, Shunsui Kyōraku stepped out from the crowd and asked.
"..."
"Really."
Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai slightly. If one were to find the person in the entire Gotei 13 who understood him best, it would undoubtedly be Shunsui Kyōraku. Originally, Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai believed that after his death in battle, the only person who could succeed him was Shunsui Kyōraku. Of course, if he were to die now, the person who would succeed him would also definitely be Shunsui Kyōraku...
However, the problem is... with Sōgo Shihoin, who can destroy his Bankai with a single strike, around, it seems like he's very difficult to kill...
Originally Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai only knew that Sōgo Shihoin strong, perhaps even stronger than him, but... he didn't know that Sōgo Shihoin was actually this strong, strong enough to defeat him at full power with a single strike!
Although Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai knew that Yhwach had been dormant for a thousand years, must be stronger than he was a thousand years ago, and that even he himself would have a hard time defeating the current Yhwach, Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai did not believe that the current Yhwach could kill him in one blow.
Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai believed that as long as Yhwach couldn't solve Sōgo Shihoin's problem, then Soul Society would be safe forever.
" Yama-jii, what's your method? Stop keeping me in suspense and tell me!"
Shunsui Kyōraku pressed down on his straw hat and urged Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai.
"..."
"You all know that the Quincy and Hollows are mortal enemies, but do you know why the Quincy want to kill the Hollows?"
Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai addressed the group of squad captains.
"We don't know..."
All the team captains cooperated with Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai.
"Hehe... because..."
Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai was satisfied with everyone's reaction and planned to continue the story.
"Hollows are the Quincy's poison, and the power of Hollows is naturally able to counter Quincy." Sōgo Shihoin said with a disgruntled look, "Big brother, if you're going to talk, hurry up and finish. I'm waiting to go home and sleep!"
"..."
Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai silently watched Sōgo Shihoin.
"What are you looking at? Want to battle?"
The Shihoin headquarters was chewing bubble gum, looking displeased.
"Cough cough..."
After hearing what Sōgo Shihoin, Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai coughed twice. He couldn't beat this person, so he had no choice but to continue his story.
"Therefore, from now on, I need to learn how to apply the power of the virtual."
Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryūsai faced the crowd and spoke softly.
"Using the power of the unreal?"
Everyone shuddered... The power of the Hollow was forbidden; if the Central 46 Chambers were to discover it...
Alright! The Central 46 Chambers have been disbanded, and the person who disbanded them was not Sōsuke Aizen, who had wiped out all the sages of the Central 46 Chambers Central 46 Chambers, but Sōgo Shihoin, who was yawning and standing with everyone at this moment.
Now that the Central 46 Chambers has been disbanded, there is naturally no longer any supervision over them, and no one will criticize them for whatever they want to do.
"Leave this matter to me. Coincidentally, I'm still quite interested in the topic of combining Soul Reaper and Hollow powers, which was Sōsuke Aizen..."
"If he hadn't defected from Soul Society, I would have liked to have a friendly chat with him..."
"Of course... I meant academic matters."
Always acting strangely and Mayuri Kurotsuchi, Mayuri Kurotsuchi stretched his neck and excitedly addressed the crowd.
If there's Gotei 13 who was happiest about the disbandment of the Central 46 Chambers, it would undoubtedly be Mayuri Kurotsuchi...
He was tricked by those bastards from the Central 46 Chambers. He, Mayuri Kurotsuchi grudges!
"I need a research subject; anyone interested?"
Mayuri Kurotsuchi spoke, he looked at Sōgo Shihoin with shining eyes, his expression as if to say, "I can't wait to study you."
"Me! Let me do it! As long as it makes me stronger, as long as I can fight, then you can research it however you like."
Just as Sōgo Shihoin Mayuri Kurotsuchi, Kenpachi Zaraki eagerly raised his hand and announced his name.
"Forehead..."
Mayuri Kurotsuchi Mayuri Kurotsuchi looked at Kenpachi Zaraki with the Kenpachi Zaraki disdainful gaze one might give someone trash. He was already tired of studying Kenpachi Zaraki; frankly, he was even tired of studying Kenpachi Zaraki's foreskin. Every cell in Kenpachi 'Kenpachi Zaraki body had no secrets from Mayuri Kurotsuchi, and without secrets, there was no fun. Science was about exploring the unknown, not about constantly revisiting the boring things we already knew.
"Forget it."
" Little Kurotsuchi ~"
"With your pathetic Spiritual Pressure..."
Sōgo Shihoin, of course, understood the meaning behind Mayuri Kurotsuchi's gaze. He pointed at himself without any hesitation and smiled slightly.
"Vulgar..."
Hearing Sōgo Shihoin's speech, even the tomboyish Kūkaku Shiba blushed and turned her head away.
"Yeah?"
"So Captain Sōgo has these kinds of worries too~"
"Then I wonder if my Spiritual Pressure is enough to help Captain Sōgo solve this problem forever?"
Just as Sōgo Shihoin Sougo was gloating, Captain Retsu Unohana the Fourth Division Captain had been smiling all along and still maintained a smile, looked at Sōgo Shihoin with a smile and took out a sharp scalpel from her pocket.
"Forehead..."
"Actually, I'm perfectly healthy, so there's no need for you to go to such trouble, Sister Hana..."
Sōgo Shihoin felt a rare chill. He gently wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and spoke in a slightly trembling voice.
"Yeah?"
"If you need, you can come to the Fourth Division, or I can go to the Second Division, and we can discuss things all night long. But in this kind of situation... I think you should be more careful."
Retsu Unohana's smile was beautiful; it was the kind of beauty that comes from a kind older sister next door, radiating maternal warmth.
However, this beauty, which resembled the compassionate Guanyin of the Jade Goddess, was completely transformed in the eyes of Sōgo Shihoin. It changed from the benevolent Guanyin into a thousand-armed demon wielding a sharp blade, which was quite frightening.
"No need, no need..."
Sōgo Shihoin waved his hands repeatedly, "Forget it... Sister Hana's aura is just too intimidating, I can't afford to mess with her..."
Five thousand~
(End of this chapter)