Bleach: I'm picking up attributes in Seireitei

Chapter 236

After Aizen's voice fell, a brief silence descended on the path.

Wang Xun's mind raced, rapidly considering every possible consequence.

His current abilities are still far from being able to escape unscathed from Aizen's clutches.

The goal was not to detach the tail and escape.

Since Aizen dared to stand here, it means he had already prepared a backup plan.

If we temporarily accept Aizen's conditions, expose Kisuke Urahara, and follow the script Aizen gave us to complete this trial.

This means that he personally pushed his allies to the execution platform, and in the eyes of those in the know, he was no longer a trustworthy person.

However, at the same time, he can remain in Soul Society, have the opportunity to come into contact with the Hogyoku in Aizen's hands, and wait for a real chance to turn the tide.

It simply puts the plot back on its original trajectory.

Wang Xun raised his head and looked into Aizen's eyes.

I accept.

Aizen's lips curled up slightly.

"A wise choice."

He took a step forward, getting closer to Wang Xun, and lowered his voice.

"Now, there are some details that require your cooperation."

Wang Xun's brow twitched slightly.

"It seems that Lieutenant Aizen has already made all the arrangements."

Aizen chuckled softly, his tone calm.

"What you need to do is very simple: when the 46th Chamber summons you, truthfully describe the Hollowfication research conducted by Kisuke Urahara."

"He himself was also conducting experiments to break the boundary between Shinigami and Hollows, and he had multiple contacts with unidentified Quincy."

"The documents and experimental records already presented to them are sufficient; your testimony is merely an additional supplement."

Aizen turned around and slowly walked towards the Seireitei.

"Let's go. There's still some time before the trial begins. Perfect timing, I also have a question for you."

Wang Xun followed behind Aizen, keeping a distance of two steps.

The night wind blows, carrying the scent of withered grass and sand.

Aizen walked ahead, strolling leisurely, as if everything was under his control.

"I'm curious, the blurring you just showed is quite different from your previous half-blurring."

"Full bone coverage, steel skin, super-fast regeneration... This level of etherealization is far superior to what you showed me before."

Wang Xun paused in his steps.

He knew this problem would come sooner or later.

Aizen wasn't the type to keep his questions to himself; he was simply waiting for the right moment to casually raise them.

"You know that my physical condition is rather unique."

Wang Xun's answer was brief and steady.

"I am more susceptible to the effects of the Hogyoku than ordinary Shinigami."

"When Vice-Captain Aizen used the Hogyoku to make those captains Hollowfied, I was also affected by the Hogyoku."

"Perhaps that's why I broke through the limit, and my level of blurring directly reached a new level."

"Unfortunately, that state is extremely difficult to control."

Wang Xun's words weren't entirely false.

He did indeed collect a large number of ethereal fragments, successfully upgrading his ethereal ability to Iv7 and gaining higher ethereal power.

Aizen looked at him, his gaze deep, trying to discern the truth in Wang Xun's words.

"It sounds reasonable. Your unexpected transformation into a ethereal being is quite a nice byproduct."

He reached out and gently touched Wang Xun's chest with his fingers, which was exactly where the core of his soul was located.

"I can sense through the Hogyoku that the Hollowfied spiritual pressure within you is more active than before."

Aizen's smile deepened.

"The line between Shinigami and Hollows has never been so clear in your case from the very beginning."

"This means that if the Hogyoku fully awakens in the future, you will be the perfect vessel to bear that power."

"Wang Xun, do you crave the power of the Hogyoku?"

Aizen's words were like some kind of spell, gently stirring Wang Xun's heart.

But Wang Xun suppressed all his emotions and responded in a deep voice.

"Of course, I crave power, and not just the Hogyoku."

Wang Xun spoke very frankly, so Aizen wasn't particularly surprised.

From Wang Xun learning swordsmanship from Unohana and learning demonic arts from himself, it's clear that he's someone who craves power.

It's just unknown how far Wang Xun will ultimately grow.

But no matter what, it's impossible to compare to myself after fusing with the complete Hogyoku.

"Speaking of which, Captain Unohana, what are you planning to do with her? She's already reported you to the Captain-Commander."

"She will not see Yamamoto Shigekuni."

Aizen's tone remained gentle.

"As long as you don't do anything unnecessary, she will only be temporarily detained to cooperate with the investigation. Once the matter is cleared up after a while, she will be released."

"Unohana is a smart person, she won't do anything out of line, you can rest assured about that."

Aizen turned around and continued walking forward.

"Let's go. The trial in Room 46 won't be long. We still have a lot to do."

Seireitei.

Within the forty-sixth room of Zhenyang.

A group of sages sat solemnly on the high platform, dressed in uniform white robes, their faces hidden behind wooden plaques, creating an exceptionally solemn atmosphere.

Yamamoto Shigekuni stood to one side, leaning on a cane, his aged eyes lowered, saying nothing.

Standing beside him was Chojiro Sasakibe, holding a thick investigation report in his hands.

Wang Xun stood in the center of the interrogation room, with Aizen Sousuke half a step behind him.

But in Wang Xun's perception, Aizen's spiritual pressure was enveloping the entire interrogation room, covering everyone's senses like a thin veil.

Kyoka Suigetsu continues to exert its efforts to ensure that everything everyone hears and sees is completely consistent with the script written by Aizen.

"Wang Xun, the vice-captain of the Fourth Division."

The sage in the center of the high platform spoke, his voice deep and authoritative.

"You are here today as a witness, and everything you say and do must be true. If you are lying, you will be punished the same as the criminals."

Wang Xun lowered his head slightly.

"I see."

"Then, your testimony regarding the Second Division Third Seat Urahara Kisuke and the Kido Master Tessai Gahishi, who conspired to research the forbidden Hollowfication technique, colluded with the Quincy, and attacked the captain of the Gotei 13."

Wang Xun took a deep breath and then spoke.

His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clearly audible in the quiet interrogation room.

"Everything I have said is based on my own eyesight and is not false."

The interrogation room fell silent.

The sages on the platform exchanged a few words in hushed tones, and finally the judge in the center spoke again.

"What you have said is completely consistent with the on-site investigation report submitted by the Covert Task Force and the evidence documents obtained during the search of Kisuke Urahara's laboratory."

"The 46th Chamber will make the final judgment on Kisuke Urahara and Tessai Gahishi."

"Kisuke Urahara secretly researched forbidden techniques such as Hollowfication and spatial manipulation, colluded with the Quincy forces, attacked the serving captains and vice-captains of the Gotei 13, causing the souls of many captains to mutate and endangering the safety of Soul Society."

"Woling Tiezhai, you have used forbidden spatial techniques without authorization to protect and assist serious criminals."

"The Covert Task Force is ordered to immediately arrest these two individuals."

"Unohana Retsu has an unclear connection to this incident. Until the matter is investigated, she will be temporarily detained in the Maggot's Nest."

Yamamoto Shigekuni slowly stood up from his seat.

His cane slammed heavily on the stone slab, and his aged eyes slowly opened, sweeping over each sage on the high platform before settling on Wang Xun.

In that gaze, there was only an extreme weariness.

"The verdict has been delivered; no further discussion is needed."

His voice was deep and hoarse.

"Sparrow Division, send someone to inform the criminal investigation team to carry out the arrest immediately."

"Yes."

Outside the interrogation room, the night sky over Seireitei was obscured by thick clouds, with no moonlight or starlight.

Retsu Unohana walked alone on the stone path leading to the First Division.

Her steps were neither hurried nor slow, and her Zanpakuto hung quietly at her waist.

She was originally going to the First Division to report the incident to Yamamoto Shigekuni, but in any case, she wanted to try and reveal Aizen's plan.

But the Captain-Commander wasn't there; according to the members of the First Division, he had been summoned by the 46th Division.

It seems that, just as Wang Xun and Urahara deduced, Aizen is indeed about to begin implementing his plan to frame someone.

So, how would she be treated if she were also there?

"Wang Xun, you said..."

Looking back, Wang Xun's figure had disappeared without anyone noticing.

Unohana paused for a moment, staring at the empty space.

Subsequently, six members of the criminal investigation team simultaneously appeared from the shadows of the high walls on both sides of the stone-paved road.

The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in the uniform of a covert mobile unit or a criminal investigation team.

His left hand rested on the Zanpakuto at his waist, his expression serious and restrained.

"The Flower of the Rabbit is Fierce".

His voice was steady, but every word carried a stiff, businesslike tone.

"By order of the 46th Chamber, you have an unexplained connection to the Hollowfication incident and are required to cooperate with the investigation. Please hand over your Zanpakuto and come with us."

Unohana stopped in her tracks.

Six people, two directly in front and two on each side, blocked all evasive angles.

Unohana fell silent.

In the next instant, immense spiritual pressure was released, crashing down like a heavy hammer.

Her murderous intent was barely contained; the feeling of being so thoroughly mocked ignited her fury.

The terrifying spiritual pressure made the knees of the surrounding Execution Army members tremble, as if they were in a quagmire, and they could only look at Unohana Retsu in terror.

But then, an old voice came from the street corner.

"Flower of the Rabbit, obey my command."

"This is only temporary detention. I have reviewed the evidence, and you are not closely related to this matter. Once the investigation is complete, you will be released."

Unohana turned her head and saw Yamamoto Shigekuni standing quietly not far away, leaning on his cane with one hand.

Behind him, Chojiro Sasakibara also had his hand on his Zanpakuto at his waist, his eyes fixed on Unohana.

"Captain-Commander, this is all Aizen's scheme. His Kyoka Suigetsu can completely hypnotize anyone..."

Seeing Yamamoto Shigekuni standing far away, seemingly oblivious, Unohana gradually fell silent.

Yes, illusions and fleeting beauty are indeed a troublesome ability.

If she draws her sword now, the suspicions that the 46th Chamber have against her will become irrefutable evidence.

Even if there were no problems, this act of resisting arrest would completely enrage the 46th Chamber and make him a true sinner.

But Unohana's hand remained on the knife.

At this moment, she only wanted to confirm one thing: Wang Xun's life or death.

She simply couldn't accept being imprisoned without any explanation.

Just as Unohana was still struggling internally, the figure behind Yamamoto Shigekuni made her stop what she was doing.

Wang Xun looked at Unohana and gently shook his head.

"Captain, the situation has changed. Please do not take action."

Unohana frowned, staring in Wang Xun's direction.

"You are, Wang Xun?"

"It's me, Captain."

"But how can you prove it?"

"Mirror Flower Water Moon can create illusions, but it cannot create memories. I remember the details of our sparring session in the back mountain of the Fourth Division."

After Wang Xun revealed a few extremely minor details known only to the two of them, Unohana's doubts gradually subsided.

Looking at Yamamoto Shigekuni and Sasakibe no Chojiro, who were oblivious to the situation but were offering cautious advice, Unohana gave a slightly helpless smile.

"So, you've chosen to side with Aizen?"

Seeing Wang Xun remain silent, Unohana sighed softly and suppressed her spiritual pressure.

She raised her hand, unsheathed her Zanpakuto, held the scabbard, and presented it horizontally to the Executioner in front of her.

The Zanpakuto hovered in her palm, and the moment she released it, the world seemed to fall silent for a moment.

The criminal police officer, who had barely managed to stand, was stunned for a moment, and almost instinctively reached out his hands to catch it.

Unohana looked at him, took a few seconds to make sure he could stand steadily, and then slowly withdrew her hand.

"Let's go."

Her voice was calm.

"Yes, yes!"

The six members of the Execution Army felt as if they had been granted a pardon. They looked at Unohana with fear, but dared not relax in the slightest. They maintained their formation and led Unohana toward the Second Division.

Wang Xun watched Unohana's retreating figure and let out a soft sigh.

Fortunately, Unohana did not draw her sword in the end.

Just then, a series of hurried and heavy footsteps came from the end of the street.

A criminal investigator walked over, his face pale and his voice trembling uncontrollably.

"Report! Former Third Seat of the Second Division, Kisuke Urahara, along with the Great Kido Master Tessai of the Kido Clan, resisted arrest and escaped when they encountered members of the Execution Army in the underground of Sōgyōgaoka!"

"The two have escaped the encirclement, but their whereabouts are unknown!"

Yamamoto Shigekuni slowly turned his head and looked at the team member.

"Urahara Kisuke resisted arrest and escaped. What is the reaction of Yoruichi Shihouin, the captain of the Second Division?"

The team member's breathing became more rapid, and his voice carried a hint of disbelief and terror.

"Captain Shihouin arrived at Sogyoku Hill along with the Execution Army, but she, along with Urahara Kisuke and Tsukabishi Tessai,... disappeared."

Yamamoto Shigekuni closed his eyes.

The surroundings were deathly silent.

The captain-commander who had protected the Gotei 13 for a thousand years still stood tall and straight like a pine tree.

But those aged hands tightened slightly at the tip of the cane.

"Nonsense."

Yamamoto let out a heavy sigh, a sense of frustration rising in his heart.

This Hollowfication incident resulted in the Seireitei losing four captains, three vice-captains, and one vice-deity.

The incident involves the Second Division, with the Third Seat, Kisuke Urahara, defecting.

The Ghost Path Clan, along with the Great Ghost Path Master Wo Ling Tie Zhai, defected.

The disappearance of Yoruichi Shihouin, the captain of the Second Division, is almost tantamount to defection.

Retsu Unohana, the captain of the Fourth Division, is under investigation and has been temporarily detained.

In just one night, the Gotei 13 lost half of its captains.

Since the establishment of the Gotei 13, such losses have been extremely rare.

Yamamoto's gaze fell on the interrogation record in Sasakibe's hand.

The densely packed testimonies and judgments seemed to be obscured by something in his eyes at this moment, making them unclear and incomprehensible.

A moment later, Yamamoto Shigekuni opened his eyes.

"Sparrow."

"exist."

"Issue orders to issue arrest warrants for Kisuke Urahara, Tessai Gahishi, and... Yoruichi Shihouin."

"From now on, the Gotei 13 will be on full alert."

He paused, then slammed his cane heavily on the ground.

"Prepare for war, annihilate the Quincy."

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