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

He also received news about the verdict.

“The double punishment… Gang Mi Dai Suo He…” Tosen Kaname’s deep, resonant voice echoed in the empty room, carrying an indescribable complex emotion.

The muscles on his face, which was covered by an eye mask, twitched slightly.

The name Tsunayoshiro was etched into his very being.

When Ge Kuang was murdered, the real culprit was this seemingly virtuous man, along with other powerful figures.

They abused their power to protect the real culprit, distorted the facts, and turned a despicable murder into an accident, preventing justice from being served.

Kaname Tosen, a Shinigami wielding a Zanpakuto, is powerless to seek justice for his best friend and can only watch helplessly as the murderers go unpunished.

This sense of powerlessness and anger burned his soul like poisonous fire day and night, filling him with the deepest hatred and resolute rebellion against the seemingly glamorous but actually corrupt order of the Seireitei.

He never imagined that one of his enemies, who was almost buried by time, would be judged and executed so suddenly in this way.

Although it wasn't directly because of Ge Kuang's case, the outcome seems to be no different.

And the one who brought all this to light was a member of Squad Zero named Yanagawa.

“Yanagikawa…” Tosen repeated the name softly. He slowly raised his hand and stroked the scabbard of his Zanpakuto, “Kiyomushi,” which lay across his lap.

The cold touch calmed his racing emotions slightly.

The "justice" he upholds is for the purpose of building a world without conspiracy, injustice, or falsehood.

For this reason, he did not hesitate to betray the Seireitei, and Yanagawa, too, seemed to disregard the Seireitei's established rules.

Tosen fell silent.

throughout.

"Great! That old bastard finally got his comeuppance! Bipolar? He got off easy!"

Shiba Isshin was slapping the table and laughing loudly in the 10th Division barracks, making no attempt to hide his joy.

"Oh my goodness, this is really something, it's going to be quite a spectacle."

Kyoraku Shunsui adjusted his straw hat, his tone playful, but his eyes seemed thoughtful.

When Jushiro Ukitake heard the verdict in the 13th Division barracks, he only coughed a few times, a complex emotion appearing on his pale face, before returning to his calm exhaustion.

Shiba Kaien stood beside him, clenching his fists, feeling both relieved and burdened.

Other friends Yanagawa made at Seireitei, such as Renji Abarai, were also somewhat "gratified" by this outcome.

After all, Tsunayoshi's actions did cross the line.

Chapter 55 Seeking Instruction in Swordsmanship

Bipolar Hill.

This is a very special place within the Seireitei, and it is rarely used.

A solitary, steep stone mountain, as if cleaved by a giant axe, rises abruptly from the ground. Its summit is flat and open, barren of vegetation, with only the ancient instrument of torture—the Bipolar—standing in the center.

It consists of two parts: one side is a base that is bound and fixed by countless black chains, and from the center of the base extends a straight spear that is tens of meters long, with the tip pointing straight to the sky.

On the other side was a tall rack.

This is the manifestation of the most cruel form of torture in Soul Society.

When fully unleashed, the spear will transform into the legendary giant bird "Destroyer King," carrying destructive energy said to be equivalent to the combined power of a million Zanpakuto, piercing through the sinner and completely erasing their existence from the soul level.

Today, this hill, usually sealed off by a barrier and rarely visited by people, has gathered almost all of the Seireitei's high-ranking combat forces.

Members of the covert mobile unit formed several tight security lines, prohibiting any unauthorized personnel from approaching.

The team leaders stood scattered around the mountainside and the summit platform.

The energy released during the Bipolar Liberation is so terrifying that even with special barriers to limit it, the aftershocks could still damage the Seireitei.

Therefore, it is necessary for all the captains to be present, using their powerful spiritual pressure to form a joint defense and ensure that the execution process is foolproof.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni stood alone on a protruding rock closest to the two poles, his eyes slightly closed and his hands resting on an ancient-looking cane.

It seemed to blend into its surroundings, but the spiritual pressure, like the core of a molten rock, subtly enveloped the entire hill, becoming the most stable "stabilizing force".

Liu Chuan also stood on the edge of the mountaintop platform, not as a protector, but as a witness as a party involved in the case.

At the same time, he was indeed curious about the legendary "Shuangji" and the "Destroyer King," which was said to have the destructive power of a million Zanpakuto.

Not far from him stood Retsu Unohana, the captain of the Fourth Division.

This female captain, renowned in the Soul Society for her gentleness, tranquility, and superb medical skills, wore her usual warm and gentle smile.

Gazing quietly into the distance, it was as if what was about to happen was not a cruel execution, but an ordinary ceremony.

“Captain Unohana.” Yanagawa withdrew his gaze from Sōkiku and turned to the woman beside him, speaking first.

His voice was calm, with a hint of casual conversation.

"Yanagawa-kun." Unohana Retsu turned her head and smiled gently at Yanagawa, her smile warm and her eyes clear.

"It's quite a rare occasion to see the Zero Division's Lord on this day."

“After all, they were involved, so I came to take a look,” Yanagawa said. He paused, his gaze lingering on Unohana Retsu for a moment, as if casually mentioning it.

"Speaking of which, I've heard some seniors mention that Captain Unohana was... the first Kenpachi of the Gotei 13?"

Upon hearing this, the ears of the surrounding team leaders seemed to twitch slightly, but no one turned their heads, maintaining their respective postures.

Retsu Unohana's smile remained unchanged, still gentle and serene. She nodded slightly, her tone carrying a hint of wistful reminiscence:

"That was all a long time ago, old news, not worth mentioning. Now, I'm just the captain of the Fourth Division, an ordinary healer."

"An ordinary doctor?" Liu Chuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

He had heard about Unohana Retsu's past from Kirinji Tenjiro, and knew about the seemingly frail woman before him.

He was once the first Kenpachi, who stood at the pinnacle of swordsmanship in Soul Society, was known as the master of the "Yachiru" style, and enjoyed fighting and killing.

This extreme contrast is itself full of storytelling potential.

"When we were at the Rei-o Palace, Kirinji Tenjiro-senpai also mentioned you."

Yanagawa continued, his gaze calmly fixed on Unohana Retsu.

"He praised your talent for healing, but he was also a little curious... Why did you, as the first Kenpachi, choose to put down your Zanpakuto and instead focus on healing and medicine?"

This is a rather sensitive and profound question, almost touching on the core of Unohana Retsu's transformation.

Unohana Retsu stared at Yanagawa for a few seconds. In the depths of those eyes, which were always filled with gentleness, a faint, extremely deep light seemed to flash by, so quickly that it seemed like an illusion.

Then, her smile deepened, taking on a mysterious and enigmatic quality. She raised a slender index finger and gently pressed it to her lips, making a "shush" gesture.

"It's a secret, Yanagawa-kun."

She didn't explain, but simply brushed the question aside with a slightly playful gesture and a vague answer.

That composure and mystery seemed incongruous with her gentle appearance.

Liu Chuan didn't press further, but simply nodded to indicate his understanding.

Everyone has their own past and choices, and if the other person doesn't want to talk about it, he naturally respects that.

However, this topic reminded him of something else.

He looked down at the "Tianzhen" sword hanging from his waist.

This Zanpakuto has been with him for a long time. In his previous battles, he relied more on Kido (the way of the devil) and spent very little time on the "Kendo" (the way of the sword) training of the Zanpakuto itself.

This has resulted in his current level of swordsmanship being merely "mediocre," or even a weakness.

And standing before him was the first Kenpachi, who once claimed to have mastered all the schools of swordsmanship and reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship.

Although the other party has now transitioned into a doctor, their knowledge and insight are far from ordinary.

After a slight pause, Liu Chuan spoke again, his tone frank:

"Captain Unohana, to be honest, I was focused on the Kido (Demon Path) before, and I have indeed neglected my training in the Sword Path for a long time."

"I wonder... if I might have the honor of asking the captain a question?"

He asked Unohana Retsu to teach him kendo.

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Unohana Retsu's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a gentle smile.

She looked closely at Yanagawa, the young member of the Zero Division, who had recently stirred up trouble in the Soul Society; she was naturally aware of it.

He single-handedly forced the 46th Chamber into a sorry state.

Interesting, really interesting.

She already had some curiosity about Liuchuan, and this curiosity was amplified by this sudden request.

"Since Yanagawa-kun is interested in swordsmanship..." Unohana Retsu tilted her head slightly, her smile still gentle, her voice clear and firm.

“No problem. Although I have put down my Zanpakuto for many years, I may still be able to share some of my insights on swordsmanship with you, Yanagawa.”

Just as the two were agreeing on their initial teaching intentions, heavy and orderly footsteps and the grating sound of chains being dragged came from down the mountain.

The time for the execution has arrived.

Everyone's gaze, including that of Yanagawa and Unohana Retsu, was drawn to the winding mountain road.

A group of executioners escorted Tsunayoshiro, bound by murderous stone shackles, his mouth stuffed with a rag, his eyes completely lifeless, step by step toward Sougoku.

Chapter 56 The Execution Begins

Tsunayoshi's eyes were unfocused, and the last glimmer of light in the depths of his pupils was being swallowed by the extreme terror of impending annihilation.

He was practically dragged and carried forward by the executioners, his legs as limp as mud. If he hadn't been held hostage, he probably would have collapsed to the ground long ago.

It could only utter indistinct "woo-woo" sounds, which were blocked, futile wails and curses.

Finally, he was taken to the double torture rack.

The executioners skillfully unlocked some of his shackles, leaving only the core lock that suppressed his spiritual pressure, and then roughly lifted him onto the rack.

His body was firmly fixed in place, facing forward, his chest directly facing the gleaming spearhead above.

This angle allowed him to clearly "see" the murder weapon that would ultimately destroy him, exacerbating the final collapse of his soul.