Bleach: Starting with Marrying Retsu Unohana

"Hirako Shinji! You bastard, our captain treated you like a brother..."

Heizo, Ejima, and Toudou, the three high-ranking officers, had bloodshot eyes and roared like wild beasts in the medical squad's ward.

"Tosen, wake up! Tosen!"

"Damn it, you wouldn't be so badly injured if you hadn't saved us! Don't worry, we will definitely find Hirako Shinji and avenge you..."

When the three high-ranking officials saw Tosen Kaname lying on the hospital bed, tears welled up in their eyes, and they hugged Tosen's shoulders, sobbing uncontrollably...

Although they had lost consciousness and were unable to speak, they could still vaguely sense what was happening outside. If Tosen hadn't carried them back from the wilderness despite his bleeding wounds, they would probably have been killed by Hirako Shinji, just as Hirako had wounded their captain.

"..."

At this moment, Tosen was unable to answer anyone's questions because he was truly badly injured.

Yes, this Tosen was also the real Tosen. The mere Kyōsuigetsu could not escape the discerning eyes of Araki and Ueno. It was Aizen Sōsuke who imitated Hirako's swordsmanship and cut Tosen half to death. Tosen was indeed bleeding while carrying his three 'brothers' and walking back to 'Seireitei' step by step.

Yes, these three high-ranking officials involved are the second spark confirming that Kisuke Urahara and Shinji Hirako were jointly conducting Hollowfication experiments.

However, there is a third fire!

When the judges of the 'Central 46 Chambers' personally approached Zaraki for questioning.

Zaraki replied impatiently, "Besides the Hollowfied captains, there were also Shinji Hirako, Kisuke Urahara, and Tessai Tsukabishi present at the time!"

"Huh? You're asking me why Hirako Shinji, who also participated in the investigation team, was the only one who didn't Hollowfly? How the hell would I know? Go ask Hirako Shinji if you want!"

"What? You're asking me why Urahara Kisuke and the others were there too? Hirako Shinji said he was the one who sent them there, saying he needed Urahara Kisuke's help, it's that simple!"

"As for where they are now, how would I know? I'm still looking for them! I've been looking for them all night! Where do you think they are now?"

"Aizen, who worked the night shift in the 'Fifth Division,' told me that their captain didn't go home all night, and even the people in their own division didn't know. How could I possibly know where their captain is?!"

Yes, Zaraki, who can connect everything, is the third spark that definitively confirms Urahara and Hirako's actions.

"Alright, Captain Hirako and Kisuke Urahara, please tell me, how are you going to break this round?"

Outside the Fifth Division barracks, Aizen Sousuke, looking worried, seemed to be constantly concerned about the safety of his captain, Hirako Shinji. He had spent the entire night asking the captains of the Gotei 13 where Captain Hirako had come from. Aizen Sousuke smiled as he looked at the slowly rising sun overhead.

"Don't worry too much, Junior Brother Aizen, everything will be alright."

Because he was so worried about Aizen, Jushiro Ukitake stayed by Aizen's side from midnight onwards. When he saw Aizen looking at the sun and shedding tears, he gently patted Aizen's shoulder and couldn't help but say something to comfort him.

One more chapter, a long chapter of 14,000 words! I finally finished writing this section in one go, connecting all of Lan Da's plot points~

Chapter 166 Aizen: Thanks for the invitation! I would have preferred to be killed back then.

'Central 46th Room'.

"Have our dispatched soldiers found any trace of Kisuke Urahara, the captain of the 12th Division, and Shinji Hirako, the captain of the 5th Division?!"

One of the six judges, after reviewing the case files in his hand and verifying the testimonies of the three high-ranking officers of the 'Ninth Division'—Heizo, Eishima, and Toudou—as well as the testimony of Kenpachi Zaraki, the current captain of the 'Eleventh Division', frowned deeply and questioned the guards present.

"Your Honor, Captain Urahara, Captain Hirako, Captain Aikawa, Captain Rokusha, and Captain Rojuro Ootorihashi have still not appeared in the Seireitei!"

"Besides, Vice-Captain Yagami, Vice-Captain Sarugaki, as well as the two Kido Masters, Tsukabishi Tessai and Ushōda Hachigen, are also missing..."

The guard in charge of the investigation immediately replied after hearing the judge's words.

"So, the Gotei 13 lost a total of nine members, all of them captains and vice-captains, due to this Hollowfication incident?!"

The judge frowned deeply after hearing the guard's words.

"exactly."

Upon hearing this, the guard immediately replied.

"In addition to that, we also discovered another problem..."

At this moment, the guard seemed to have thought of something again, and looked at the judge in a deep voice.

"explain."

After listening to the guard's words, the judge nodded slightly, signaling the guard to tell the 'Central 46' members present about the problems they had discovered.

"As far as we know, in addition to the captains who mysteriously disappeared and are involved in the 'Hollowfication' case, Yoruichi Shihouin, the captain of the 'Second Division' and the commander-in-chief of the 'Stealth Mobile Force,' also left her post last night and her whereabouts are unknown. She has not returned to the division even now."

The guard seemed to have thought of something and said to the judge in a deep voice.

"What?! Yoruichi Shihouin?! Isn't that the head of the Shihouin family?"

"Could this matter be related to the Shihouin family?"

"What do you think? Don't you know that Kisuke Urahara, who conducted the Hollowfication experiment, became the captain of the '12th Division' by relying on the power of the Shihouin family?!"

"The etherealization experiment requires a lot of manpower and financial resources to support it. Perhaps the 'Shihouin' family is behind all of this..."

As soon as the guard finished speaking, the meeting hall of 'Room 46' became noisy, and everyone began to discuss Yoruichi Shihouin's absence from her post.

"quiet!"

Finally, it was the six judges who spoke, and the sages of the forty-six chambers fell silent.

"We have no direct evidence to prove that Yoruichi Shihouin, the head of the Shihouin family, is related to Kisuke Urahara and Shinji Hirako's Hollowfication experiments. Without evidence, we, the sages of the 'Forty-Six Chambers,' must not easily discuss the heads of the 'Five Great Noble Families' behind their backs. This is basic etiquette and respect."

After interrupting the discussion of those present, the judges delivered a lengthy speech in front of everyone.

"I understand now..."

As soon as the judge finished speaking, all the sages fell silent.

"call……"

The judge breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

"Based on the testimony of Kenpachi Zaraki, captain of the 11th Division, the former captains of the 3rd Division, Rojuro Otohashi; the former captain of the 7th Division, Rabu Aikawa; the former captain of the 9th Division, Kensei Muguruma, and the former vice-captain, Hachigen Ushōda; the former vice-captain of the 8th Division, Lisa Yagami; and the former vice-captain of the 12th Division, Hiyori Sarugaki, have all had Hollow powers implanted in their bodies due to this Hollowfication incident, and have exhibited extremely serious aggressive behavior. Therefore, we are publicly executing these captains as 'Great Hollows'!"

"The instigators of the Hollowfication experiment, Captain Kisuke Urahara of the 12th Division and Captain Shinji Hirako of the 5th Division, have their spiritual powers revoked! They have been exiled to Hueco Mundo! Tessai Gahishi, the Great Demon Master suspected of colluding with the two and repeatedly using forbidden techniques of Soul Society, severely disrupting the time and space of Soul Society, has been sent to the first level of the underground prison and placed in solitary confinement for over a hundred years. As for Captain Yoruichi Shihouin of the 2nd Division, who went missing last night and failed to remain at his post, he has been given a warning. That concludes..."

After reviewing the case files in front of him at least ten times, the judge put down the mountain of files, took off his glasses and tossed them aside. He then announced the verdict to the audience. Because Urahara and the others were currently missing, this trial of the 'Combine 46' would be conducted in absentia. The official in charge of recording the verdict would first record the announcement, and then arrest warrants would be issued for the convicted criminals and they would be brought to justice.

"Does anyone have any objections?!"

After the judge finished stating his verdict, he asked the sages and judges present if everyone had no objections, then the case would be considered closed.

"Your Honor, I have an objection!"

“I think our punishment of Captain Yoruichi Shihouin of the Second Division was too lenient. No matter how important it was for Captain Yoruichi yesterday, she should not have left her post without permission. Therefore, I think Yoruichi should at least issue a public apology. Only in this way can we set a good example for the Shinigami of the Gotei 13.”

A young sage, after a moment's thought, raised his hand to the assembled judges and offered his opinion to everyone present.

"rational."

As soon as the sage from the 'Forty-Six Chambers' finished speaking, all the sages present, along with the six judges, nodded to him.

"Just do as you say!"

Ultimately, everyone decided to give this newly appointed sage face and, according to his ideas, made the judgment. In an instant, arrest warrants for Urahara Kisuke, Hirako Shinji, and others were distributed all over the entire Seireitei.

Meanwhile, under Aizen Sousuke's influence, rumors spread throughout the entire Seireitei about the evil deeds committed by Urahara Kisuke and Hirako Shinji! In an instant, Urahara and Hirako became universally hated figures in the Seireitei.

The 12th Division's barracks.

"Vice Director Mayuri Kurotsuchi, something terrible has happened! Our Director of the 'Technology Development Bureau' and the Vice Captain of the '12th Division' have both been sentenced by the '46th Chamber'! What should we do now?"

The researchers and team members were currently clutching their heads, shouting in excruciating pain.

These research professionals, who usually only know how to write documents in the office and conduct experiments in the laboratory, have never experienced anything like this before! Suddenly, everyone lacked a true backbone who could shoulder the responsibility.

"What's all the noise about? I'm here for you."

"Since our Director and Vice-Captain of the 'Technology Development Bureau' have disappeared and been labeled criminals by the '46th Division,' the highest-ranking person here now is me, the Vice-Director and Third Seat. From this moment on, the 'Technology Development Bureau' and the entire '12th Division' will follow my orders. Does anyone have any objections?!"

Upon hearing what everyone said, Mayuri Kurotsuchi was initially flustered, but then his face lit up with joy. He hadn't expected to encounter such good fortune after being released from prison. With both the captain and vice-captain absent, wouldn't he be all-powerful in the entire '12th Division'?!

"This……"

As Mayuri Kurotsuchi finished speaking, everyone present changed their expressions slightly, clearly unsure whether they should heed his advice.

"Don't worry! Once I become the captain of the 12th Division, no one in the Soul Society will dare to bully the members of our 12th Division. I mean what I say..."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi naturally knew what everyone present was worried about. To this, Mayuri simply smiled faintly and made his assurance to the members of the 12th Division.

"..."

As Mayuri Kurotsuchi finished speaking, the members of the 12th Division finally smiled with joy. After all, these research-oriented members, who were powerless, would have a hard time avoiding being bullied by other divisions if they didn't have a captain to protect them.

"Then what happens next..."

With that thought in mind, Mayuri Kurotsuchi turned around with a smile and looked out the window.

"My dear Captain Urahara, I am truly grateful to you for releasing me from prison. I will accept the position of captain of the 12th Division on your behalf~"

"As for Captain Urahara, you shouldn't come back to Soul Society. Just obediently follow the arrangements of the 46 Chambers and head to Hueco Mundo. Oh ho ho ho..."

Looking at the bright sunshine outside the window, Mayuri Kurotsuchi felt a sense of ease for the first time. "Sorry, from today onwards, this '12th Division' will no longer bear the name Urahara, but will instead bear the name Mayuri Kurotsuchi." This place will eventually take on his form.

The Fifth Division's barracks.

"Hehehe..."

Aizen Sousuke looked at the verdict from the 'Central 46 Chambers' laid out before him and a faint smile appeared on his face.

"The verdict from 'Central 46' was exactly what I expected."

Aizen was not surprised in the slightest by the verdict of the 'Combines of the Forty-Six'. After all, Aizen had already studied the laws of the 'Soul Society' and the 'Seireitei' thoroughly and had reached a level that was sufficient to serve as a 'judge'.

"Alright, everything is already decided now."

"Kisuke Urahara and Shinji Hirako, please tell me, what will your next choice be? Will you stay in the Soul Society to accept your execution, or will you secretly escape and hide in the distant Human World? Answer me!"

Aizen stood with his hands behind his back, awaiting Urahara and Hirako's answer. He already had a pretty good idea of ​​what Urahara and Hirako would ultimately choose.

"So, my scenes aren't finished yet..."

With the verdict and arrest warrant issued by the 'Central 46' against Kisuke Urahara and others in his hand, Aizen headed straight for the 'Central 46'.

"Who is coming?!"

As soon as Aizen reached the gate of the 'Forty-Six Chambers', he was stopped by the guards. The guards looked fierce and questioned Aizen.

"I am Aizen Sousuke, the lieutenant of the 5th Division!"

"Please grant me an audience, wise men and judges of the 'Forty-Six Chambers'..."

Aizen revealed his identity right away.