Death: This Death is a bit unorthodox.

The Riding team members were taken aback upon hearing the order.

The soldier seemed to have thought of something and hesitated slightly.

However, as members of the covert operations force, they have undergone rigorous training and must absolutely obey orders from their superiors, no matter how dissatisfied they may be.

He took the token and was about to leave when he suddenly heard the sound of the door opening behind him.

Chapter 458 They Are Different

Without prior notification, who would dare to trespass here?

The Riding team players turned around in surprise.

Before I could think about it, I saw a young man with glasses, brown curly hair, a gentle expression, and a sunny disposition.

He approached me with a gentle smile on his face and light steps.

The man was wearing a white sleeveless haori, with a wooden plaque bearing the character "一" tied to his arm.

The gazes of the adults in the Central 46 Chambers lingered on the intruder for only a moment before moving on to the door.

There stood a tall, slender figure in the middle of the solemn stone gate, a bright smile on his face that made people feel cold even in the sunlight.

"Captain-Commander Aozaki Mayuki, Vice-Captain Aizen Sousuke, what are you doing here?"

"And you guys, the Gotei 13 is only allowed to patrol the perimeter. How did you get in?"

"You lot, how dare you draw your swords in the council chamber? Are you trying to rebel?"

"Guards! Guards! Arrest these traitors and rebels!"

Amidst the cacophony of rebukes, a furious shout rang out.

A large number of Death Guards, armed with iron forks and dressed in white with their faces covered, poured out of the secret passage.

They moved swiftly and quickly surrounded Aozaki Mayuki and the members of the Eleventh Division.

Looking at the guards around him, as well as the sages and judges who were on high alert, Aizen raised the corners of his mouth and revealed a mocking smile.

"Why do you esteemed gentlemen speak such words? We have come here to protect you."

"Nonsense, the Central 46 has its own guards, we don't need your protection at all."

“You people dare to trespass into the council chamber, this is a serious crime, it is simply disrespectful to all the esteemed officials present.”

"That's right, Captain Aozaki, I advise you to step down immediately."

Upon hearing this, a hint of disdain flashed in Aizen's eyes, and he chuckled softly:

"Oh, really?"

As he spoke, he gracefully drew the Mirror Flower Water Moon from his waist, but his gaze lingered on a sage for a moment.

The sage was startled.

He looked down and met that cold gaze. A bad feeling welled up in his heart, and he turned around to run away.

However, the next second, a sharp blade suddenly pierced his chest.

Before he could even cry out in alarm, the long sword slashed upwards from his chest, cleaving him vertically in two from his chest cavity to his head.

The scene instantly became extremely bloody. After a moment of silence, a furious shout suddenly rang out:

"How dare you! You dare to commit violence in the council chamber! What are you all standing there for? Seize this treacherous villain at once!"

"My lords, please be patient and see what this is."

However, Aizen remained calm and gently shook his head.

An invisible spiritual pressure emanated from him, accompanied by the trembling of the surrounding air, and quickly swept across the entire council hall.

He bent down and picked something up from the blood. The wise men and judges all squinted and looked closely.

It turned out to be a red bead, shaped like a pill.

Even more surprisingly, the corpses and blood on the ground began to disintegrate and turn into ashes.

"That's... the Soul-Giving Pill developed by the Twelfth Division? How could the Technology Development Bureau dare to do something like this!?"

One of the wise men couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

As an important experimental subject, the Soul-Gathering Pill is directly related to the safety of the Shinigami's actions in the mortal world. Therefore, research on it must be reported to the Central 46th Chamber from the very beginning.

Even these great sages, who rarely leave their homes, can recognize this thing at a glance.

Although the colors are different, it is definitely a Soul-Slaying Pill.

But... how could such a thing exist inside that sage's body?

These adults were all shrewd and, after a moment's thought, came up with a terrifying idea.

With a flick of his fingers, Aizen crushed the Soul Pill into powder like a candy.

"My lords, you have misunderstood. Although this matter is somewhat related to the Technology Development Bureau, the main responsibility actually lies with you."

"What did you say?"

"Do you gentlemen still remember Yujima Osch and his Vanguard Project?"

"Yushima Oxus?"

"A name I've never heard of."

"Who is that person?"

The sages and judges looked at each other, puzzled.

Clearly, a mere researcher from the 12th Division is not worthy of being remembered by these important figures.

Even if their decisions almost ruined someone's life.

However, Aozaki Mazuki felt that even if these guys died, it was their own fault.

If you don't approve of someone else's research, why not just ban it?

They haven't done anything yet, and their intentions were good, so sentencing them directly is a bit excessive.

Aizen stood in the center of the council hall, the floor beneath his feet gleaming brightly, like an elegant orator who was the center of attention.

"This is not a true sage, but a spirit replicated by Shioshu."

“A century ago, he proposed the Vanguard Project to you based on this research, but you rejected it.”

"Therefore, harboring resentment and seeking an opportunity for revenge, he secretly replaced the sages and judges with clones."

When their suspicions were confirmed, all the wise men were taken aback.

Hearing some people's breathing quicken, Aizen gave a disdainful sneer and continued:

"My lords, there is no need to worry. The Gotei 13 has already found a way to distinguish between spirit remains."

"To ensure the safety of all of you, those whose names are called now, please come with us."

Upon hearing this, the guards of the council hall looked at each other, unsure of what to do, and could only turn their gaze to the six adults above.

"Please proceed, Commander-in-Chief."

A voice came from above, and everyone looked in the direction of the sound, only to see that it was the judge of the Shihōin family before looking away.

Everyone knows that the Shihouin family and the Aozaki family are in cahoots.

If the Kuchiki family hadn't maintained neutrality on the surface, and the Shiba family hadn't returned for so long and weren't so powerful, things would have been different.

I'm afraid everyone here will become Aozaki Mayuki's people, leaving no room for other families to survive.

One judge took the lead, and the other judges followed suit, except for the one who proposed the arrest warrant for Aozaki Mayuki and others.

Five judges were enough, and the other sages echoed their sentiments.

Aozaki Mayuki looked at the judge and said in a deep voice:

"Lord Wu Yan, please come with us."

He turned to look at the soldiers behind him.

"Take him down. If he dares to resist, kill him without mercy."

The Grim Reapers, wielding long swords, roared and charged forward, completely unconcerned about who might be the important figures dying under their blades.

For a moment, the sages panicked.

Some people hurriedly roared, trying to stop the wolf-like soldiers.

The judge in the high position looked in astonishment at the Grim Reaper who charged forward without saying a word, and finally could no longer remain calm.

"Nonsense, you scoundrel! Let me go! I am the judge!"

"Hehe, whether you are Lord Wu Yan or not, the Thirteenth Guard of the Imperial Guard will make their own judgment."

Aizen brandished the long sword in his hand and said with a smile.

"I advise you not to make a futile struggle, otherwise..."

For a moment, the shouts of the Grim Reapers and the screams of the Sages mingled together, echoing throughout the council hall.

Those who obey are taken away; those who disobey are simply killed. That's how straightforward and brutal the Eleventh Division's style is.

The judges felt a chill run down their spines as they looked at Aozaki Mayuki, who stood shoulder to shoulder with Aizen, watching everything.

This new captain-in-chief is completely different from Yamamoto.

The children's game of pretending to be house is bound to end in this era!

The judges felt bitter; they could clearly see the distant future, yet they helplessly found themselves powerless to change it.

Chapter 459 Taking the Hook

The major actions taken against the Central 46 Chambers plunged the Seireitei into an unprecedented upheaval.

However, the nobles were shocked to discover that this was not the end, but merely the beginning.

Shortly after Judge Wu Yan was executed.

The private armed forces secretly cultivated by various noble families at great expense, including samurai and thugs from their own families, were arrested one after another by the Gotei 13.