Bleach: From the moment I was invited by Squad Zero.

After a brief silence, the trial proceedings finally began.

A sage, seated at the highest point, seemingly in the chief judge's seat, spoke slowly, his voice amplified by a special spell, clearly echoing in every corner of the hall:

"The criminals, Gang Mi Dai Suo He and his accomplices, are codenamed 'Scarface'."

The guard pushed the two of them forward a step.

"Read out the charges."

Another sage began, in a completely flat tone, to read aloud the charges submitted and verified by the investigation team, one by one:

"The sinner, Tsunayoshiro, was originally a wise man of the Central 46th Chamber and a member of the Tsunayoshiro family."

His main crimes are as follows: First, due to personal grudges, he meticulously planned and ambushed Yanagawa, a member of the Zero Division of the Soul King Palace, in the old cemetery in the western district of the Seireitei.

He used the family's privately held forbidden drug "Binding Spirit Dust," colluded with the escaped convict "Scarface," and dispatched family assassins to attempt murder, which was extremely heinous.

Secondly, an investigation revealed that, by abusing his position as a respected official and his family's influence, he committed a total of thirty-seven crimes over the past few decades, including accepting bribes, interfering with trials, illegal detention, and embezzlement…

One by one, the charges were read aloud. With each charge read, Tsunayoshiro's body trembled uncontrollably, and his face turned even more ashen.

"...Accomplice 'Scarface,' a former serious offender, whose main crimes include assisting the criminal Tsunayoshi in carrying out attacks, and having previously committed serious crimes such as massacre, sabotage, and prison break..."

After the charges were read aloud, the chief judge's cold voice rang out again:

"Do the convict Tsunayoshiro and his accomplice 'Scarface' plead guilty to the charges against them?"

Scarface raised his head, glanced at the sages high above, then at Liu Chuan sitting leisurely beside him, and smirked, his voice hoarse but crisp:

"I admit it. There's nothing I wouldn't admit to." Knowing he couldn't deny it, he readily confessed.

All eyes were focused on Tsunayoshiro.

Tsunayoshiro had been keeping his head down, but after a long silence, he suddenly raised his head and stared intently at the sages above him with bloodshot eyes.

A sudden burst of hysterical madness erupted from that distorted face.

"Confess? Hah...hahaha!" He let out a burst of venomous laughter, abruptly raising his shackled hands and pointing at the blurry figures on the platform.

"You...you bunch of hypocrites! What are you pretending to be so righteous for! To condemn me? Haven't many of you ever thought the same thing?!"

This Liu Chuan, he disregarded our authority and trampled on the dignity of Room 46! He made us lose face!

Don't you hate him in your hearts? Don't you want to get rid of him?! It's just... it's just that I did it first!

You're all cowards! You're afraid! Now that I'm in trouble, you want to push me out! A bunch of cowards!

He roared like a mad dog, trying to drag the others down with him.

What he said may not be entirely wrong. Among the wise men present, there were certainly those who harbored resentment, fear, or even murderous intent towards Liuchuan.

Tsunayoshiro's insane accusations, like a poisoned dagger, tore away the facade of unity and authority that was hidden beneath the surface of the 46th Chamber.

"presumptuous!"

"nonsense!"

"The sinner, Tsunayo Sakuwa, is about to die, yet he still tries to slander others and disrupt the trial?!"

On the high platform, several angry and urgent shouts immediately rang out.

The sages, whose thoughts had been exposed, reacted fiercely, immediately refuting and disavowing the accusations, their tone filled with an offended "righteous indignation," as if Tsunayoshiro's accusations were the greatest insult to their character.

For a moment, the courtroom was filled with the chaotic sounds of sages refuting each other, refuting each other's arguments, and arguing back. The trial scene resembled a bustling marketplace.

Liu Chuan sat in a chair, legs crossed, chin resting on one hand, watching the exciting "dog-eat-dog" drama with great interest.

Seeing those usually aloof and sanctimonious sages now in a state of exasperation, and watching Tsunayoshiro and the trapped beasts making their final, futile attempts to tear at each other.

He didn't speak or make any statement; he simply observed calmly, as if he were watching an absurd drama that had nothing to do with him.

This detached and indifferent attitude contrasted sharply with the chaos on the scene, making the sages in the midst of the argument feel a strange sense of unease and chill.

Chapter 54 The Punishment of the Two Extremes

The argument continued for a moment, then the chief judge, seemingly feeling that the farce could not continue any longer, suddenly raised his voice, with an undeniable air of authority:

"quiet!"

All sounds were forcibly suppressed.

The chief judge's cold gaze swept across the crowd, finally settling on Tsunayoshiro:

"The sinner, Tsuna Miyo, is beyond redemption and the facts are clear. Not only does he show no remorse for his crimes, but he also dares to slander his former colleague and disrupt order in the sacred place of judgment. His heart is despicable!"

He paused, giving Tsunayoshiro no further chance to argue, and quickly said:

"The verdict is hereby pronounced as follows: The criminal Gang Mi Dai Suwa is guilty of unforgivable crimes, and has refused to plead guilty, slandered others, and is hereby sentenced to 'double punishment' for multiple offenses! Effective immediately!"

The moment the words "double-polar punishment" were uttered, the air in the entire courtroom seemed to freeze for a moment.

That was the highest and most cruel execution in Soul Society, carried out by the Destroyer King, annihilating both body and soul, completely erasing his existence!

Even the most heinous criminals are rarely sentenced to this punishment.

As if struck by lightning, Tsunayoshi was shaken violently. The last glimmer of light in his eyes was completely extinguished, leaving only boundless ashes and despair.

The chief judge's gaze shifted to the scarred face:

"The accomplice, 'Scarface,' assisted in the crime and committed heinous crimes, but considering that he confessed relatively readily and was not the mastermind, he was given a lighter sentence."

Sentence: Imprisonment in 'Avici Hell', with a sentence... to be extended by one thousand years!

Avici Hell, the most desperate prison in Soul Society, holds the most vicious prisoners, a place of utter darkness.

Adding another thousand years to his sentence is more like a formality of punishment for Scarface, who could already be imprisoned for life.

Scarface seemed to have anticipated this, merely twitching the corner of his mouth and muttering, "Whatever."

For him, it was simply a matter of moving from one prison to an even deeper one, at least temporarily saving his life.

"No—!! You can't! I'm from the Tsunayo family! You dare—!"

Tsunayoshiro finally recovered from the huge blow and let out a final, shrill, desperate howl as she struggled desperately to rush toward the platform, as if she had gone mad.

"Take him away!" the chief judge coldly ordered.

The guards no longer held back. Two of them stepped forward and roughly grabbed Tsunayoshiro Suzuka's arm, while the other took out a specially made piece of cloth.

It was shoved hard into his mouth as he continued to curse and howl, completely silencing him.

All that could be heard from Tsunayoshi was a muffled "woof," his eyes filled with endless resentment, fear, and unwillingness.

They were forcibly dragged away from the trial platform like a dead dog.

The executioner, Scarface, was also escorted by guards and followed silently behind.

A large-scale trial came to a close amidst brief chaos and the final verdict.

The sages on the high platform remained silent, seemingly calming their emotions.

Liu Chuan slowly lowered his crossed legs, stood up from the chair, and dusted off non-existent dust from his pure white haori.

He didn't glance at the sages again, nor did he comment on the verdict. He simply turned and walked steadily toward the exit of the courtroom.

The pure white silhouette against the dim blue light and the pitch-black background carried an indifference that transcended judgment.

The sages watched him leave silently, without uttering a sound.

When the trial of the "double-polar punishment" spread rapidly throughout the entire Seireitei, it caused a tremendous upheaval.

"The double-polar punishment... it's actually the double-polar punishment?!"

"How many years has it been since we last heard of it? Fifty years? A hundred years? Or even longer?"

"It consists of a spear and a stand... After liberation, it became a giant bird called 'Destroyer King'! It is said to have the destructive power of a million Zanpakuto!"

"During the execution, the body and soul of the criminal will be completely pierced, leaving not even a trace behind!"

"My God... Tsunayoshiro Suzukazu, a former sage and a member of the Tsunayoshiro family, was sentenced to such an extreme punishment..."

"It seems that those old guys in Room 46 are really scared and angry this time."

The reason they're so eager to execute him is probably because they fear he might implicate others and reveal even more shady dealings before he dies.

Discussions spread to every corner of Seireitei.

In the streets and alleys, in the corridors of the barracks, in the taverns and teahouses, everywhere you could see faces whispering and displaying a variety of expressions.

The Twin Punishments, symbolizing the highest and most cruel punishment in Soul Society, have long since become a near-legendary existence.

Today, it has been reactivated, and the recipient is still a former sage of the Central Forty-Six Chambers and a member of the Five Great Noble Families.

The fifth division team building.

The captain's room was quiet and peaceful, with lush greenery outside the window.

Aizen Sousuke, dressed in an elegant captain's haori, sat upright behind a large desk, his pen tip filled with thick ink, writing slowly and deliberately on the snow-white rice paper.

His expression was gentle and focused, with a faint smile on his lips, and his handwriting was smooth and fluent.

Vice-captain Hinamori Momo stood quietly to the side, her gaze reverently following every stroke of the captain's pen.

Just then, an extremely slight spiritual fluctuation came through; it was an urgent message from the intelligence officer in charge of the team, transmitted in a special way.

The content concerns the final verdict regarding Tsunayoshiro and Suzuka.

The tip of the pen, which was writing with indigo dye, paused almost imperceptibly for a moment, and the ink spread slightly on the rice paper, forming a tiny, almost invisible dot.

Without changing his expression, he continued to write the last word smoothly, then slowly put down his pen, picked up the damp towel next to him, and slowly wiped his fingers.

"Captain, is...is something urgent?" Hinamori Momo asked cautiously, noticing the brief pause.

"It's nothing, just a small matter." Aizen smiled gently, his gaze passing through his glasses as he looked out at the distant sky.

His voice remained steady and gentle, as if he were recounting a trivial matter:

"I just didn't expect that Yanagawa-kun would be able to force the 46th Chamber to the point of having to use 'Double Extreme' to clean house. It's... more interesting than I expected."

The Ninth Division barracks.

The captain's room was dimly lit and simply furnished to the point of being deserted.

Tosen Kaname sat quietly on the futon. Although he couldn't see, his gaze seemed to pierce through the thick walls, landing on a secluded cemetery somewhere in Seireitei.

There lies buried his dearest friend, Ge Kuang, whom he once regarded as a beacon of light, but who ultimately met a tragic end due to aristocratic intrigue and injustice.