Crossover Anime: Starting with Bankai from Demon Slayer

Chapter 340 The Decree of the Spirit King's Palace

"Kiryu... Miss Kiryu?!"

Hirako Shinji was struck dumb, his jaw involuntarily agape.

He stared in shock at the chubby face before him, trying to find a trace of the past in the features squeezed by fat.

Kiryu Denshuu was the captain of the 12th Division before Kisuke Urahara.

She was recently selected to join the Zero Division because she created the "Soul of the Soul" technology.

In his memory, she was a tall, curvaceous, and stunningly beautiful mature woman.

She was also the former vice-captain of the 12th Division, and a mother figure whom Hiyo Sarugaki respected the most.

But... how could this woman, so fat that you couldn't even see her neck, possibly be the stunningly beautiful Hikifune Kiryu?!

Hirako Shinji's fingers trembled wildly in mid-air: "You...how did you become like this! I don't recognize you at all! Were you switched at the Spirit King Palace?!"

"There's nothing I can do about it." Kiryuu, hands on his thick waist, sighed with a helpless yet proud expression: "The food at the Spirit King's Palace is just too good."

"Besides, in order to make those dishes that contain a high concentration of spiritual particles, I have to store a lot of fat in my body, which is also for work!"

Seeing Hirako Shinji's comical appearance, still unable to accept reality and with his jaw almost dropping to the ground, Denshu Kiryu couldn't help but ruffle his blond hair again, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes.

"But it's so good to see that you little guys are still alive."

Kyoraku Shunsui, standing to the side, had already recognized his former colleague from the familiar spiritual pressure fluctuations, but he hadn't expected the other person's appearance to have changed so much.

He stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, Prince Hikifune Kiryu, the Southern Divine General and Valley King, welcome back to the Spirit Court."

Kiryuu turned his head, looked at Shunsui Kyoraku, and waved his hand with a smile: "Oh, Shunsui, you're still so polite. I already told you to just call me Kiryuu."

Then, Kyoraku's gaze fell on the figure following behind Hikifune Kiryu.

He was a man dressed in an extremely trendy, even somewhat flamboyant, style.

He wore a pair of wide-rimmed black sunglasses, sported an unusual hairstyle, and wore a contemporary-style down jacket as a haori...

"And you, the Western God General, the Sword God, Prince Nimaiya Oetsu, the progenitor of all Zanpakuto." Kyoraku, along with his captains, greeted them respectfully.

"Welcome to Seireitei."

Nimaiya Wang Yue pushed up his sunglasses, a sharp glint flashing across the lenses.

Completely different from Kiryu's warm and friendly attitude, which was like that of a neighborly aunt, he possessed an extremely pure, coldness that belonged to a craftsman and a swordsman.

He did not respond to Kyoraku Shunsui's greeting, nor did he intend to chat with any of the captains.

Wang Yue searched around in the crowd and finally found her target.

His gaze fell on Asuka... or rather, on the Zanpakuto at Asuka's waist.

They stayed there for a full half minute.

"The spiritual structure of this knife... is both chaotic and beautiful..."

"A sword not made by me, yet it has followed the same path of evolution..."

"I muttered to myself, then looked away."

He clapped his hands, the crisp applause standing out starkly in the atmosphere and drawing everyone's attention.

"Alright, our reminiscing is over."

"YO0, captains of GO Team Thirteen!"

Nimaiya Wang Yue spoke in a peculiarly rhythmic tone: "Everyone should be here by now, right? Then let's not stand outside, let's go inside and have the meeting!"

"We've come with the Spirit King's decree, and time is of the essence. Hurry up and clean up this mess!"

Although the tone was frivolous, the weight of the words was as heavy as Mount Tai.

No one dared to be negligent, and led by Kiryuki and Oetsu, they returned to the council hall of the First Division.

This time, the atmosphere in the hall was completely different.

The team members brought out two specially designed high-backed chairs that originally belonged to the Central 46th Chamber for observers, and let Hikifune Kiryu and Nimaiya Oetsu sit on them.

After all, they represent the highest will of Soul Society, the Soul King Palace.

Sitting in the chair, Kiryuu's smile faded considerably, replaced by an air of authority befitting his divine status.

"Everyone, we have already witnessed what happened at the Spirit King Palace regarding the Twin Demon Hills."

Kiryuki said bluntly, "These things have seriously shaken the stability of the Soul Court, and in turn, affected the stability of the Three Realms."

Her gaze swept over each of the team leaders present, taking in the anxiety and unease in their eyes.

"My descent to the mortal realm this time is to stabilize the situation."

"To be precise, my task is to coordinate the selection of new members for the Central 46 and assist the Gotei 13 in the power transition before the new power structure is established."

"As for Wang Yue..." Dianzhou Tongsheng glanced at the sunglasses-wearing man next to him who was doing his nails: "He just came down with me for a walk and took care of some personal business. You don't need to worry about him."

Nimaiya Wang Yue blew on the nail clippings and grinned, "That's right, I'm just looking, you guys continue."

Although he said that, who among them dared to truly ignore the presence of this Sword God...?

Kiryuu cleared his throat and pulled out a scroll that emitted a faint golden light from his large haori.

The moment the scroll appeared, the spiritual energy in the entire council hall seemed to stop flowing, and everyone could feel the sacred aura that transcended everything.

"Now, I will read out the Zero Division's decision and the decree issued in the name of the Soul King."

All the captains knelt on one knee in unison, and even the members of the Visored, such as Shinji Hirako, abandoned their nonchalant demeanor and bowed their heads respectfully.

Only Asuka remained standing in the corner with her arms crossed, showing no intention of kneeling.

Nimaiya Oetsu glanced at Asuka through his sunglasses, but did not reprimand her.

"The first order."

Kiryuki unfurled the scroll and read aloud in a loud voice: "Given that the former Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, has encountered an unforeseen situation and his whereabouts are unknown."

"To maintain the stability of the Soul Society and the Three Realms, it is hereby decreed that until Yamamoto Shigekuni is found..."

She paused for a moment and then looked at Kyoraku Shunsui.

"Kyoraku Shunsui, captain of the 8th Division, shall assume the position of Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13, effective immediately."

After these words were spoken, the hall fell into an unusual silence.

Although the decision was somewhat sudden, it was actually expected by many people.

The ability to serve as the captain is not solely determined by who has the strongest fist.

Among the current captains, Kyoraku Shunsui is the most suitable candidate in terms of both ability and experience.

In particular, he was one of the last disciples of Captain-Commander Yamamoto, and this reputation of succession between master and disciple is one of the reasons why many people recognize him.

However, Kyoraku Shunsui, the person in question, did not feel flattered or joyful about gaining power upon hearing the appointment.

He raised his head, a deep worry and resistance flashing in his eyes.

"Lord Kiryu..." Kyoraku Shunsui shook his head with a wry smile: "You know, I hate trouble the most... I can go have a drink or admire some flowers... but the position of Captain-Commander is just too heavy a burden."

"Jushiro is more meticulous than me, Captain Unohana is more respected than me, and Byakuya is more authoritative, isn't he?"

"If all we need is someone to handle official business, I think they—"

"Spring waters".

Kiryuu interrupted him sharply, his once kind face now serious and stern, exuding an imposing aura.

"This isn't a discussion with you, nor is it the polite conversation you have when you're drinking together at an izakaya."

"This is the decree of the Spirit King."

She stared at Kyoraku Shunsui, her tone stern: "Old man Yamamoto has been sealed away; his life's work is now in jeopardy!"

"As his most prized disciple, shouldn't you stand up at this time? Do you think this is the time to shirk responsibility?!"

Yizhou Tongsheng leaned forward: "Old Man Shan needs you to hold this family together right now! You need to use your brain and patience to bring this scattered group back together!"

"Don't let him down, Chunshui."

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