Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

Just as Barragan was lost in thought, Araki's voice suddenly rang in his ears.

"Lord Araki, I'm here!"

Barragán immediately looked up at Araki.

"The entire 'Hueco Mundo,' as well as Lilynette and 'Kiba,' are all in your care. And remember to let me know if you discover any new 'Vastows'..."

After ruffling Lilynette's head, Araki got up and went to Barragan's side, giving him some instructions. Clearly, after subduing Lilynette, Araki planned to return to the Soul Society.

After all, he is now the captain of the 11th Division. If he doesn't return to the division for a long time, it's easy for people to find out.

"As ordered!"

Upon hearing this, Barragan nodded vigorously at Araki.

"Very good~"

"Then, Lilynette, I'll head back now."

Araki nodded in satisfaction after hearing Barragan's answer, then waved goodbye to Lilynette.

"Bye~"

Although Lilynette was reluctant to see Araki leave, her mind was currently preoccupied with her VR game, so she didn't continue to pester him. Besides, Lilynette knew that Araki had his own things to do, and now was not the time for her to be willful! As a good pet, one must learn to understand one's master's difficulties.

"..."

This scene left even the old Barragan with a bitter taste in his mouth. He was clearly Araki's greatest contributor in Hueco Mundo, yet Araki hadn't even said goodbye before leaving. Barragan felt a pang of bitterness, but he kept it to himself…

"Let's go~"

As soon as Araki finished speaking, he opened the 'black cavity' with a wave of his hand.

The next second, Araki's figure disappeared into Hueco Mundo.

"Humph~"

After watching Araki leave with 'reluctance,' Barragan glanced impatiently at Lilynette beside him, then let out a cold snort of utter disdain for her before turning and disappearing from the spot.

"Haha~"

As for Lilynette, she couldn't be bothered with that old man Barragan and focused intently on playing her own game.

For a moment, the three top-tier Hollows in Hueco Mundo formed an incredibly eerie harmony!

Barragan, who is currently still the nominal "King of Hueco Mundo"...

He continued to expand his armed group according to his plan, while sending his subordinates to search for powerful 'Valor-class Hollows' in the endless 'Hueco Mundo' for Araki!

Of course, Grand Fisher's kin are still on Barragan's red list. Every Hollow under Barragan's command wouldn't easily let go of a Hollow like Grand Fisher with a lightbulb in his head.

As for the gluttonous 'Kiba', he continues to wander through 'Hueco Mundo', searching for food to devour! However, as 'Kiba's' strength continues to recover, ordinary 'Hollows' can no longer provide him with any energy, which greatly troubles 'Kiba'.

Then there's Lilynette, who became completely obsessed with the 'VR glasses' after receiving them from Araki!

For a time, Lilynet staged a scene in Hueco Mundo that read, "The strongest Menos Grande in terms of spiritual pressure can't possibly be a net-addicted girl?!"

Chapter 107 Two Hundred Years in the Blink of an Eye! Kyoto Rakuju Floating Bamboo Time Beach Night

time flies……

Fifty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Not long after Araki subdued 'Lilynette', Barragan contacted him again. This time, unlike with Lilynette, it wasn't Barragan who went to him, but rather Lilynette who took the initiative to reach out to him...

This sparked a slight interest in the Hollow within Araki.

When Araki arrived in Hueco Mundo, he saw a humanoid Hollow. Judging from its spiritual pressure, it was undoubtedly at the level of a Vasto Lorde...

"I've long heard that above Lord Barragan in this endless 'Hueco Mundo,' there is an even greater ruler~"

"You are indeed extraordinary today! My esteemed sir, my name is Szayelaporro Granz, and I am at your service."

Before Araki could speak, the Great Hollow began to introduce himself.

“Szayelaporro…”

Araki narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the humanoid Hollow in front of him.

Araki was, of course, very familiar with this name. It was Szayelaporro, the eighth Espada, who later became one of Aizen's Espada. He was one of the most prominent Hollows among the Espada, appearing in the original manga, the official novels, and the later "Hellish Roars" arc.

Based on the spiritual pressure emanating from Szayelaporro, Araki could determine that the opponent had not yet split. After all, according to the official Bleach novel, "Spirits Are Forever With You," also known as the Kenpachi arc, Szayelaporro was Aizen's first Espada, the zeroth Espada. This meant that Szayelaporro's split and demotion would have occurred after Aizen's invasion of Hueco Mundo, which would have taken several hundred years...

"Interesting! Would you like to 'convert' to me?!"

Araki looked at Szayelaporro and asked softly.

"Of course~"

Sal's answer was absolutely certain. Unlike the other Hollows, he didn't care whether he had a leader or not, and he didn't dare to dream of any power. He was only interested in his research!

Even so. For Sal, if finding a leader would allow him to better conduct his experiments, he wouldn't mind finding himself a leader, or even several.

"The right choice!"

Araki drew his Zanpakuto as he spoke.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a strange bell rang in Salabaro's ears.

In a fleeting moment, Szayelaporro experienced all four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—within that crystal-clear 'pure land,' enduring 365 days and nights, and simultaneously experiencing the endless cycle of reincarnation from childhood to old age, and then from old age back to childhood!

"Boom!"

As the tolling of the bells faded, Szayelaporro gradually came to his senses.

As Szayelaporro gradually regained his senses, he gently touched his cheek. Two lines of tears streamed down his face, and he knelt down in front of Araki with a 'plop'.

"Reincarnation! Only reincarnation is the ultimate mystery of life! I've been walking the wrong path all along! I understand now, I've finally achieved enlightenment..."

Szayelaporro, like a madman, kept roaring to the sky.

"Foolish child, it's good that you've had an epiphany!"

"From this day forward, your name will be Mikhalo!"

Araki gently stroked Szayelaporro's head, and a golden name was immediately engraved on Szayelaporro's soul. Endless, azure-colored light granted Szayelaporro new power at that moment.

"..."

Szayelaporro, feeling the power bestowed upon him by Araki, kept his head down and showed no intention of getting up.

Originally, Szayelaporro only sought refuge with Araki to conduct his experiments in Hueco Mundo in peace, just like he sought out Barragan. But now, after Araki guided him, he truly converted to Araki's guidance. At this moment, Araki seemed to have become a god guiding his evolution!

"Ha ha……"

Araki looked at Szayelaporro's reverent expression and simply smiled.

Szayelaporro wasn't important to Araki; what mattered was what Szayelaporro had researched. In fact, Araki was quite interested in Roga Palamia.

However, Araki wasn't in a hurry. After subduing Szayelaporro, he went to check on Lilynette and, finding her safe and sound, left Hueco Mundo once again and returned to Soul Society.

Time flies...

Another fifty years have flown by.

The Gotei 13 remain largely unchanged, with no major changes in personnel, as there are currently no powerful enemies in the Soul Society...

However, it's worth mentioning that the leader of the 'Tenth Division,' the one Araki actually 'liked,' was incredibly serious about everything. The man who had arranged to spend his free time drinking and having fun with Araki died...

The official explanation given for the death of "Central 46" is "cause of death unknown"!

However, Araki knew very well that the overly gentle man did not die at the hands of the Quincy, nor after the Hollows, but in the internal strife of the noble faction, in other words, he died at the hands of his own people.

"..."

Araki didn't say anything, but simply attended the other party's 'soul burial ceremony' on time.

After all, although that man wasn't good at fighting, he was a genuine 'third-level spiritual power'!

A Shinigami who has reached the 'Third Grade Spiritual Might' has spiritual particles within their body that are different from those in the atmosphere, making it impossible for them to enter the 'Great Spiritual Particle Cycle'. Aside from using a 'ritual' to send them to 'Hell', the 'Gotei 13' and even the entire 'Seireitei' currently have no other way…

When Araki Dojo arrived, Yamamoto Genryusai, the captain-commander of the Gotei 13, and Sasakibe Chojiro, Genryusai's deputy, were already in place...

Araki wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Yamamoto looked much older at that moment. His once jet-black beard had turned slightly white and looked somewhat mottled...

As one of the insiders of the incident, Yuan Liuzhai felt a mix of emotions about the death of the leader of the 10th Division in the internal strife. Sometimes he would feel lost about everything he was protecting. However, whenever Yuan Liuzhai felt lost, looking at the 10th Division Central Academy of Spiritual Arts, which produced many outstanding students, would give him some comfort.

"Araki..."

Genryuzhai nodded slightly as he looked at Araki who had arrived, which was considered his way of greeting Araki.

Yuan Liuzhai originally wanted to say a few words of advice to Araki, but unfortunately, some words were stuck in his throat and he just couldn't say them no matter what.

"Teacher, don't worry! I won't do anything impulsive."

Araki looked at Genryusai and made his assurance first. In truth, Araki didn't have much of a relationship with the leader of the 10th Division; at most, they were acquaintances who had shared a drink together, so he wouldn't do anything unnecessary for him…

"Ok!"

After hearing Araki's words, Genryusai managed a faint smile, but it was quickly replaced by 'seriousness' and 'melancholy'.

"Report, Captain-Commander Yamamoto!"

Just as Genryusai was talking to Araki, the captain of the 'First Division' special forces suddenly appeared in front of Genryusai. He seemed to have something to say to Genryusai, but was hesitant to speak because Araki was present.

"explain……"

Yuan Liuzhai looked at the squad leader in front of him, frowned slightly, and said bluntly.

"The heads of the three noble families, Soma, Mita, and Kusakabe, died in their respective bedrooms..."

The squad leader of the special forces looked at Yuan Liuzhai and gave a serious report.

"I know, you go down first!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Liuzhai nodded to the squad leader in front of him.

"As ordered!"

Upon hearing this, the squad leader vanished from the spot.

"..."

After the squad leader left, Yuan Liuzhai looked at Araki beside him with a questioning look in his eyes.