XX-level Hokage

"Although we are an assassination organization, we mostly find our own targets. Of course, we occasionally serve nobles, provided they are willing to pay a high price," Saito Immortal replied.

"If we find our own targets, then is this Quincy, the target of this mission, also someone we found ourselves?" Mashiro continued to ask.

"Well, have you ever heard of the name Yhwach?" Saito asked after a moment's thought. Hearing this, Mashiro nodded; she had learned of the name from records about Quincy when she was reading books.

Yhwach is the founder of the Wandenreich, the common ancestor of all Quincy, and the son of the legendary Soul Lord.

Because the name "Spirit Lord" was mentioned, Mashiro specifically checked all the records about Yhwach in all the books, but unfortunately, they were mostly legends. By piecing together all the legends, Mashiro obtained general information about Yhwach.

Legend has it that Fahbach was not originally named Yhwach; he was born from nothingness as the son of the Spirit Lord.

As an infant, Yhwach was unable to see, hear, speak, or even move. Despite this, he survived because he was born with the ability to "divide his soul"—when someone touches him, he parts off a portion of his soul to fill the gap in the toucher's soul, gradually healing the toucher's psychological or physiological defects.

However, all those who have touched Yhwach do not live long, and because of the death of the person who touched him, the soul that Yhwach had previously separated would return to his own body, thereby healing his body and gradually restoring Yhwach's vision, hearing and other abilities in his infancy.

After recovering from his injuries, Yhwach found himself revered as a god by those who had touched him and received his healing, who called him "Fahbach." As he grew older, Yhwach discovered he could add his blood to wine, and the souls of those who drank it would be branded with a mark of power by Yhwach.

The word "power".

Once the writing is formed, Yhwach can send even more powerful souls into the bodies of those who drink the blood wine. Due to this ability, the soul of anyone killed by a member of the Star Ten Knights, who has been granted Yhwach's power, will be absorbed by Yhwach after death.

Bach must continuously absorb the souls of others, or he will revert to the weak state he was in at birth, or even die from exhaustion.

After that, Yhwach and his Star Ten Knights created the Quincy race through their own blood, and there are no further records of them.

“I remember Yhwach was just a legend among the Quincy, since no one has ever actually seen him,” Mashiro said. “A legend? No, no, no, this isn’t a legend. Yhwach really exists. Although we don’t know if he’s really the Soul King’s son, there is…”

One thing is certain: he is the king of the Quincy.

As long as the Quincy are still working to awaken Yhwach, and they are about to succeed.

"Mashiro, you've only just become a Shinigami, so you might not realize it yet, but the Quincy are becoming increasingly active." Saito Immortal spoke up. "So, does this mean our assassination target is related to Yhwach's awakening?" Mashiro instantly grasped the key point. "Mashiro-chan is really clever." Saito Immortal nodded.

“It seems we should kill him to prevent Yhwach’s resurrection.” Mashiro connected the dots.

“No, no, no, our mission target is the Quincy Balmer. He is a Quincy who is firmly opposed to reviving Yhwach. Didn’t I mention it before? He is a class.” Saito, the immortal, shook his head and said.

"That's truly astonishing." Masashi paused for a moment, then something occurred to her. She remembered that in the system introduction, Yamamoto's identity was described in the following way.

"Founder of the Seireitei Gotei 13 and first captain of the 1st Division, 'founder of the Genryu school and head instructor of the Gen-seki school, founder of the Shinigami Academy, possessing absolute authority in Soul Society."

Gotei 13.

The Gotei 13 (Seireitei Guardian Division 13). Founder of the Shinigami Academy.

He holds absolute authority in the world of Tokumi.

How did an assassination organization come to be known as the Seireitei, how did it establish the Shinigami Academy, and how did it gain absolute authority in the Soul Society?

Unless, he led the Gotei 13 to do something, something of immense significance to the world of Tokage.

Yhwach. The Invisible Empire.

Quincy and Death God.

Mashiro realized what was happening instantly.

Chapter Thirteen: The First Mission (Part Two)

“Indeed, I was also surprised when I first found out, but since it’s the Captain-Commander’s order, there’s no need to think about it too much,” Saito Immortal said.

Of course she knew the inside story, after all, she was one of the core members of that plan. However, she was not qualified to tell others about the plan casually. "Alright, we're almost there," Saito Immortal said, glancing at the distant mountains, and changed the subject.

In the Bone Mountains of Hueco Mundo, the air is filled with a strong aura of souls, which brings with it an even more oppressive atmosphere.

Saito, the immortal being, and the members of the Sixth Division walked slowly, the white sand crunching softly under their feet, accompanied by a few eerie whispers carried on the cool breeze, and the faint hum of Hollows echoing in the distance.

The White Bone Mountain Range is hidden in a desolate desert. Its body is pale and fragmented quartz, like a dead meteorite, standing there in an ominous posture.

Saito, seemingly immortal, stood at the foot of the mountain range, her expression growing increasingly serious. She glanced around and asked, "Shuichi, have you found Ren?"

Xiu Yi gazed silently at the massive cliff, a thought stirring within him: "I sense that the spiritual energy fluctuations here are extremely unusual; it seems as if many voids are lurking within."

Look, Balvi is indeed hidden in these mountains.

His words carried a hint of unease, yet also revealed a thoughtful expression.

“Alright, let’s send a few people to investigate and confirm.” Saito’s immortal voice was slightly cold. “We don’t have time to delay any longer. We must find Balmer as soon as possible and kill him!”

Immediately, a member of the Sixth Division named Yoshikawa, a Shinigami, was dispatched. They approached the mountain cautiously, trying not to make a sound. Time seemed to freeze in their waiting, quiet and merciless.

Finally, Yoshikawa returned and reported: "Captain, there are indeed traces of the Void, and there are quite a lot of them."

"Damn it, I knew it." Saito, the immortal being, frowned deeply, his expression unusually grave. "He really did use the pocket watch to hypnotize and control Hollows below the Vasto Lorde level. It seems we have to take action. Let's wait one more night. Whether the Fourth Division arrives or not, we'll go."

"Yes, Captain!"

Soon, the night passed.

"Then, let's move out!" she commanded, brandishing her sword and pointing it at the dark, imposing mountain range, her voice booming like thunder. "Yes, sir!" the team members replied, and the atmosphere instantly tensed.

"Mashiro, you'll handle things from the outside." "Yes, Captain Saito."

As Saito, the immortal being, issued his order, the members of the Sixth Division gathered together, preparing for the impending battle. The members gripped their sword hilts tightly, their expressions filled with excitement; the battle was about to begin.

"Go!" Saito, the immortal being, shouted, and instantly, swords flashed and shadows danced, a magnificent and awe-inspiring spectacle. Her figure stood tall in the mountains like bamboo shoots after a spring rain.

However, a terrifying power emerged, summoning out Void One, which had been drawn from the depths of the mountains.

Countless phantoms surged in like a tide, and the Archon-level Hollows displayed a terrifying aura like monsters, their black figures intertwined.

Meanwhile, Balwei sneered from the shadows and whispered, "These Grim Reapers are no match for my domain."

The mountains instantly transformed into a battlefield, and the battle between the two sides intensified, with cries of agony and roars weaving together into a symphony of despair.

"Mashiro, come with me!" Saito Immortal didn't hesitate at all, leading Mashiro forward. Behind them, the members of the Sixth Division desperately resisted the ever-surging Hollows.

With a whoosh, Saito, immortal and ageless, flashed into the darkness, the blade in his hand gleaming coldly like a shimmering aurora, aimed directly at Balmer and his controlled void.

She then spread that icy aura in all directions, and for a moment, the air was filled with a suffocatingly cold atmosphere. Just then, several Kyrian-level Void beings rushed out, baring their fangs and claws at her.

"Disappear!" Saito's immortal voice surged like a raging torrent, and the terrifying spiritual power instantly halted the Hollows' movements. She raised her sword and swung it, unleashing a powerful surge of spiritual energy like a wave.

Then, several gleaming ice blades swiftly aimed at the voids, instantly turning them into ice shards.

"Mashiro, cooperate with me and destroy them!" Saito, the immortal being, shouted to Mashiro. Mashiro nodded, gathered his spiritual energy, and prepared to activate the Kido.

"Yes, Captain Saito!" "Wang Quan!"

A golden longsword appeared.

The several Hollows that had surrounded them were instantly suppressed and pinned to the spot.

Saito, being immortal, took the opportunity to come directly to Balvi.

However, the battle was far from over, and Balmer watched coldly, clearly not intending to surrender easily.

"How dare you interfere with my plans, Death Gods! You're courting death!" He smiled slightly, the pocket watch in his hand gleaming with a unique, eerie light. Instantly, more Hollows surged forth like a tidal wave. Under the control of the pocket watch, these Hollows, like ferocious beasts, mobilized their energy to its limit, charging towards...

The members of the Sixth Division swarmed over.

"Go all out!" Saito, immortal and ageless, poured out all her spiritual power, her entire body erupting with spiritual energy. Her sword energy swept across all directions as she pounced on the three Adjuchas, intending to annihilate all the monsters in one fell swoop.

"Ah!" A team member struggled against the Hollow's onslaught, sweat pouring down his face, his heart filled with despair. But just as he was about to succumb, Saito, immortal and ageless, descended from the sky like a shooting star, his blade tracing an elegant arc, easily slicing the Hollow in two before slowly coming to a stop.

"Don't be afraid, fight together! We absolutely cannot back down!" Saito's immortal voice, brimming with fierce fighting spirit, instantly shattered the fear in the team members' hearts. They regrouped, pressed forward together, and vowed to protect this belief and honor.

And Saito, who was immortal, finally arrived in front of Balmer: "Do you think you can easily control these ghostly things?" she said coldly, her eyes revealing a firm belief.

"That was enough to deal with you Grim Reapers." Balmer seemed to disregard her, laughing contemptuously, his eyes filled with disdain.

Immediately afterwards, three Adjuchas-level Hollows appeared; this was Balvi's last trump card.

However, Saito, who was immortal, no longer wanted to wait. Her determination reached its peak in that instant. Facing Balmo, she slowly closed her eyes, raised the blade in her hand, and began to chant.

Bai Shuang spun like a shooting star, her purple hair fluttering in the wind.

"Snowflakes drift for a thousand miles, mirrors shift and turn, the cold cracks the sky! Frosty heavens cover all things!"

As Saito's immortality was unlocked, a white radiance condensed in the heavens and earth. Her rising aura was breathtaking, as if everything withered in an instant, leaving nowhere to hide.

Countless cold mirrors immediately appeared from all directions, as cold as frost, gleaming with an imposing luster. Instantly frozen! Her voice was like a cold, powerful blade, demanding time before slashing at the void before her.

Countless mirrors rapidly surrounded Balmer, resisting his mysterious power and transforming the space into a massive, frozen cage. Time seemed to freeze in that instant as all the attacks converged, exploding with a deafening roar that echoed through the valley.

White light splashed everywhere, and a white, frosty sky filled the air. Balmer and the three Adjuchas he controlled struggled frantically under this powerful force, but to no avail.

They were powerless to resist the onslaught of frost.

"This is...impossible!" Baal's face showed fear. As the frost continued to approach, his body gradually froze under the onslaught of the powerful force.

Following this were several ferocious roars, and the three Adjuchas Voids he controlled were inevitably torn apart by the powerful freezing force, turning into cold slag.

Finally, with a final tearing sound, the chilling current that had suppressed everything swept away, the frost melted, the white light dissipated, and the place returned to tranquility.

The ethereal cries faded into the distance, leaving only the desolate and lonely White Bone Mountain Range. All the team members were stunned; the conflict had turned into an absolute victory.

Saito's immortal body became increasingly clean, exuding a light and transparent quality, as if the world was under her control.

"Mashiro, are you alright?" Saito Immortal turned to Mashiro and asked. "I...I'm fine, Captain." Mashiro smiled and shook her head slightly, still shaken.

These next few chapters are about to reach a crucial point; we'll directly take down 70% of the immortals.

Chapter Fourteen: Bloodstained Sovereignty (Part 1)

"As expected of Captain Saito, he resolved the mission objective so easily," Mashiro praised.

"Indeed, he was much easier to deal with than I expected. Could it be because I've become stronger again?" Saito, the immortal being, also harbored a hint of doubt. "Should we wait for Captain Shimura to arrive next?" Mashiro asked.

Although the battle ended smoothly, with Balmori and all the Hollows under his control being defeated by Saito Immortal in a single move, many members of the Sixth Division still suffered serious injuries.

Saito, immortal and ageless, looked at his teammates and knew clearly that they needed to rest and wait for the Fourth Division's support.

“Captain, we’ve just been through a fierce battle. Perhaps we should wait for now instead of taking further risks,” a member of the Sixth Division suggested cautiously, his tone revealing concern.

“I understand,” Saito Immortal nodded slightly, “but we cannot let our guard down. The situation around us is still very complicated. I will personally go and inspect the area to make sure there are no other crises.”

“But…” a wounded member of the Sixth Division said with some worry, his heart filled with indescribable tension, “Captain, you have just gone through an extremely difficult battle and you are not feeling well. It would be better if the team protected you.”

Saito, with his ageless and immortal expression, said dismissively, "Don't worry about me."

Just then, Saito, the immortal being, suddenly sensed the presence of a Gillian. It was not far away.

After explaining his physical condition, Saito, who was neither old nor dead, decided to deal with the nearby Gillian alone.

The members of the Sixth Division tried their best to dissuade him, including Mashiro, but Saito, who was immortal, completely ignored their advice and rushed alone towards the direction where the Gillian aura was appearing.

Mashiro had anticipated this, and a slight smile appeared on her lips; it seemed the opportunity had arrived.