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

He looked at Kuchiki Ginryo, not pressing for details about "that junior," but instead directly stated the name:

"The junior that the Kuchiki family head mentioned... is it Kuchiki Hibiki?"

Upon hearing this name, Kuchiki Ginrei's face finally showed a noticeable change!

Clearly, he had no idea that Yanagawa would say the name so directly.

For the Kuchiki family, this name is a scar they are unwilling to touch easily.

For the higher-ups of Soul Society, it was a symbol of "trouble" that was tacitly downplayed and buried.

Even the heads of other great noble families, such as Shihouin Yushiro and Tsunayoshi Tokuyasu, were shocked when they heard this name.

They all involuntarily stopped talking or observing, turning their gazes toward them, their faces showing various expressions—

Captain-Commander Yamamoto also stopped whispering with Chojiro Sasaki. His aged gaze swept over Yanagawa and Kuchiki Ginrei, a hint of understanding flashing in his eyes, but he did not speak, simply watching quietly.

The atmosphere in the courtyard underwent a subtle change once again due to the sudden appearance of the name "Kushiki Echo River".

Despite the undisguised shock and complex emotions in Kuchiki Ginryo's gaze, Liuchuan remained calm.

He wasn't trying to reopen old wounds; it was purely out of a researcher's curiosity.

Now that the topic has been brought up here, and the person in question is right in front of him, he has no reason not to satisfy his curiosity.

Without waiting for confirmation from Kuchiki Silver Ridge, he said:

"The records in the Great Spiritual Book Corridor only state that Kuchiki Hibiki was sealed in the mortal world by the Captain-Commander and you for murdering three colleagues. However..."

"I'm curious, what kind of 'murder of a colleague' would require the Captain-Commander and the Kuchiki Clan Head to personally intervene, and why 'sealing' was used instead of some more direct method?"

His question was very direct, pointing to the biggest contradictions and ambiguities in the records of the events of that year.

Xiu Mu Yinling fell silent. The night wind blew through his silvery hair and beard, making him seem to age even more in an instant.

Chapter 120 The Nemesis of Death

Kuchiki Ginryo took a deep breath, and a look of reminiscence appeared on his stern and solemn face.

He glanced at Captain-Commander Yamamoto beside him, who nodded slightly.

"Since Lord Yanagawa is so interested in this matter, and is a member of the Zero Division, he has the right to know the secrets of Soul Society's past..."

The voice of the rotten wood silver ridge was deep and slow.

"Well, I might as well tell you that this is not a glorious history."

He paused, his gaze seemingly piercing through time and space, returning to the past.

"Xianghe... He was indeed a genius on whom my Kuchiki family, and even the entire Seireitei, placed great hopes."

"He is not a direct descendant of the Kuchiki family, but entered the family as a son-in-law."

But this did not overshadow his brilliance. He was exceptionally talented, possessed immense spiritual pressure, and mastered the Shikai and Bankai of his Zanpakuto in an extremely short time.

"His Zanpakuto is named 'Muramasa'." Mentioning this name, Kuchiki Ginrei's gaze became exceptionally solemn.

"It was an extremely special, even... dangerous Zanpakuto. Its ability did not directly affect the enemy's body, but rather controlled the Zanpakuto itself."

Kuchiki Ginrei's voice grew increasingly heavy: "Imagine, in the world of Shinigami, Zanpakuto are companions, the source of power."

Muramasa's abilities fundamentally shook the trust and bond between the Shinigami and the Zanpakuto.

It can easily turn allies against each other, plunging the battlefield into utter chaos and betrayal.

With this ability, Xianghe made great contributions in suppressing several internal rebellions and was promoted to the third seat of the Sixth Division at a young age.

Later, he caught the eye of Commander-in-Chief Yamamoto and was transferred to a special unit directly under the First Division.

Rotten Wood Silver Ridge sighed.

"However, this overly powerful and bizarre ability, while bringing glory, also attracted apprehension and fear."

Not only were the captain and I worried that he would become too reliant on this power and lose his true self, but it also aroused the jealousy of other factions.

They feared that Xianghe's prestige and power would threaten their own position.

"And so, the conspiracy began." The old man's tone turned icy.

"They devised a clever trap, pinning the traitorous charge of 'murdering colleagues' on Xianghetou."

Young and impetuous, he failed to see through the trap and acted rashly out of anger, playing right into the other party's hands.

He was stripped of his official position and imprisoned. I visited him in prison, trying to persuade him to remain calm and wait for the truth to be revealed.

But... at that time, he was blinded by anger and resentment, and wouldn't listen to any advice.

"Just when I was racking my brains for a way to save him, the worst happened."

Kuchiki Ginryo closed his eyes, as if unwilling to recall that painful scene.

Driven by extreme emotions within Hibiki, his Zanpakuto 'Muramasa' materialized, helping him escape from prison.

After escaping from prison, Xianghe, consumed by hatred, found the three Death Captains who had framed him, and... personally murdered them.

"At this point, the guilt is confirmed, and there is no turning back." Kuchiki Ginryo's voice was filled with deep pain.

"But this was just the beginning. Xianghe went completely mad and no longer trusted anyone, including me, who had been trying to guide him."

He raised the banner of rebellion against the Seireitei and began indiscriminately using the power of 'Muramasa'.

"That was a...nightmare." Captain-Commander Yamamoto, who had been silent until now, spoke slowly, his voice as heavy as a rock.

"The Zanpakuto influenced by 'Muramasa's' abilities materialized and rebelled, attacking their masters."

"Rotten Wood Silver Ridge continued, his tone filled with helplessness and resolve:"

"Ordinary Grim Reapers are almost powerless against Muramasa's bizarre abilities."

Their Zanpakuto will become weapons used against them. The situation has become so serious that only a powerful individual with sufficient understanding of Muramasa's abilities can stop it.

"Therefore, in the end, it will be the Captain-Commander and I who will go in person." Kuchiki Ginrei looked at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who nodded slightly.

"Xianghe's talent and strength are already extremely strong, coupled with 'Muramasa's' unpredictable manipulation ability."

Ultimately, we found a weakness in his abilities—his complete inner closure allowed him to resist Muramasa's power.

Taking him by surprise, we joined forces to cast a special sealing technique—'Blood Burial Blood Wind'—sealing him away in the present-day Karakura Town.

"The reason we chose sealing instead of execution is because..." Captain-Commander Yamamoto said in a deep voice, his eyes piercing.

"On the one hand, he is, after all, the son-in-law of the Kuchiki family and a relative of Ginryo."

On the other hand... 'Muramasa's' abilities are too unique and dangerous, and his body is deeply bound to Hibiki River.

Killing Xianghe rashly could lead to the complete loss of control of 'Muramasa' or cause unknown mutations, with unimaginable consequences.

Sealing it was the best option to control the risks at the time.

Rotten Wood Silver Ridge let out a long sigh, a sigh filled with endless regret:

"This is the story of Xianghe, a genius who should have shone brightly, but whose excessive power, the jealousy of others, and his own pride and impulsiveness ultimately led to his tragic destruction."

The Great Spiritual Gallery records only mention that he 'murdered three colleagues' because that was indeed the direct trigger and the explicit reason for his eventual conviction.

However, the factional struggles and panic caused by the "Muramasa's" abilities involved were deliberately downplayed.

After all, it was not only a disgrace to the Kuchiki family, but also a painful memory that the entire Gotei 13 preferred not to dwell on.

"Seeing you reminds me of him," Kuchiki Ginrei said finally, his voice heavy.

"Equally young, equally talented."

Liu Chuan stood quietly in place, and he finally understood why the highest levels of Soul Society had gone to such great lengths to seal away and downplay this history.

The "murder of three colleagues" is merely the tip of the iceberg, or perhaps just a conveniently used "crime" in a power struggle.

What truly touched upon taboos and made the entire ruling class of Soul Society feel threatened was the essence of the power possessed by Kuchiki Kyoga—Muramasa.

A Zanpakuto that can control, manipulate, and even turn other Shinigami Zanpakuto against each other.

what does this mean?

In Soul Society, the foundation of Shinigami power, the bond between humans and swords, the basis of trust in the combat system... all of these become toys that can be easily twisted and overturned in the face of "Muramasa".

It is not merely "powerful," but rather an "abnormality" that fundamentally disrupts the rules.

When your comrades might be turned on by their own blade at any moment, when your source of strength might instantly become a sharp blade aimed at you.

The cohesion and fighting power of the entire Gotei 13, and even the balance of power that Soul Society has maintained for millions of years, will all be destroyed.

This is not fighting a powerful enemy; it is challenging the fundamental laws upon which the entire Grim Reaper race depends for its survival.

Chapter 121 Muramasa's Scheme

According to Kuchiki Ginryo, the Echo River was "lost in its true nature" due to its overwhelming power, and was destroyed by the "jealousy" of others and its own "impulse".

This may be true; it's a causal chain that's visible on the surface.

But what Liuchuan saw was a deeper inevitability.

Even if Kuchiki Kyoga did not "lose his mind", even if he always adhered to the rules and remained loyal to the rulers of Soul Society.

Will we really allow a force like "Muramasa" to exist for long?

The answer is almost certainly no.

Muramasa's abilities inherently put him in opposition to the vast majority of Grim Reapers.

It's not aimed at Hollows or Quincy; its target is the core of the Shinigami's own power.

Possessing such power is like carrying a time bomb that could destroy the very foundation of trust within the Seireitei.

Other Grim Reapers, whether out of fear for their own safety or an instinctive aversion to the disruption of the power system, will naturally feel apprehension, alienation, and even hostility towards the wielder of their power.

This collective unconscious rejection creates invisible pressure, pushing the holder towards the precipice of loneliness and paranoia.

Captain-Commander Yamamoto transferred Kyoga Kuchiki from the Sixth Division to a special unit directly under the First Division, ostensibly as an important appointment, but in reality as a way to cultivate his talent.

But now it seems that this is just a more rigorous form of surveillance and control.

By keeping this "unstable factor" under our watchful eyes, we can maximize its capabilities and detect any unusual activity immediately and react accordingly.

This in itself is a manifestation of distrust.