Infinite: Start as a ghost

Hirako Shinji was alright, but Ootori Ryujuro was about to explode on the spot.

"How dare you show your face in front of us?" He drew his Zanpakuto: "I have never forgotten Kensei's grudge."

Hirako Shinji pressed down on Ootori Ryujuro: "Calm down, he's right here. We'll deal with this after he sits down for his verdict."

Faced with Fengqiao Lou Shilang's threat, Jiang Jiu was unfazed and instead greeted the two of them: "Long time no see, Pingzi, Fengqiao."

"Shut up." Fengqiao Lou Shilang said calmly, but with a strong killing intent in his eyes.

"Silence." Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni slammed his cane heavily on the ground. "Quiet down."

Once the situation was under control, he began to ask questions.

"Mr. Ghost, let's call you that for now."

"I, the former captain of the 10th Division, Toshiro Hitsugaya, died at your hands?"

"No," Jiang Jiu denied immediately, "Why would I kill him?"

Ignoring Jiang Jiu's question, Yamamoto Genryusai continued, "Then why is the royal seal in your possession?"

Chapter 253 Heading to the Spirit King's Palace

Jiang Jiu sighed: "I mean, I didn't kill Hitsugaya Toshiro. I never said I wasn't there."

"how do I say this?"

"It was Kusakabe Munejiro who killed him. I only killed him after Kusakabe Munejiro killed Hitsugaya-kun."

Kyoraku Shunsui stroked his stubble: "Hmm... that makes sense now."

"Was it you who attacked Ishida Ryūgen?" Yamamoto Genryūsai asked again.

"Yes." Jiang Jiu admitted this point: "Because I only wanted to absorb the Quincy's spiritual particles, I didn't kill him."

The atmosphere inside the hall suddenly became tense.

However, despite the intimidating presence of more than a dozen team leaders, Jiang Jiu did not feel any pressure whatsoever.

"Alright, it's good that you admit it." Yamamoto then asked, "Did Kensei Rokusha die at your hands?"

"What?" Jiang Jiu feigned surprise: "Quanxi is dead? How did he die?"

"Stop pretending!" Yamamoto glared at him. "Just answer me directly."

"No." Jiang Jiu pretended to calm down: "The Masked Legion and I have some connections, why would I attack them?"

As he spoke, he looked at Hirako Shinji and Ootori Ryujuro: "No wonder you said you wanted revenge. I was wondering why."

The group squinted at Jiang Jiu, as if trying to see through him.

Jiang Jiu raised two questions.

"You suspect me of killing Kensei Rokusha. I'd like to ask why you've come to suspect me?"

"First, I want to ask myself, why did I kill him? What was my purpose in killing him?"

"Furthermore, since I've already attacked Ishida Ryugen, where would I find the time to kill Kensei?"

Jiang Jiu posed these two questions, and everyone was immediately speechless.

"Since that's the case, let me ask you another question." Seeing no one speak, Yamamoto continued, "What was your purpose in entering Soul Society during the Aizen war?"

"Take this as payment for our cooperation in fighting Aizen," Jiang Jiu said with a smile. "It's the Zanpakuto with the strongest attack power in Soul Society, Sokyoku."

"Where is the Zanpakuto of my former First Division Lieutenant, Chojiro Sasakibe?" Yamamoto demanded sharply. "Don't you know either?"

"How would I know?" Jiang Jiu asked, seemingly puzzled. "Why is his Zanpakuto asking me?"

"Hahaha, good lad!" Yamamoto shouted.

"Toshiro was murdered, and his Zanpakuto has disappeared."

"Kensei Rokusha was murdered, and his Zanpakuto has disappeared."

"Sasakibe Chojiro was attacked, and his Zanpakuto has disappeared."

"Add Shuangji."

"Ice, fire, lightning, wind, plus an earth-attribute Zanpakuto, doesn't that just complete the five elements?"

"Don't tell me these are all coincidences!"

"All four of your Zanpakuto have been lost. Do you think we have any reason to suspect you?"

"So, you believe I stole their Zanpakuto?" Jiang Jiu stared coldly at Yamamoto Genryusai. "Where's the evidence?"

"Chisato Chojiro came to me on his own. He came to stop me from taking the Double Killing. Is that something I could have planned?"

"And it's still the same problem: now that I've attacked Ishida Ryūgen, where do I find the time to kill Rokugaku Kensei?"

"It's impossible for Nimaiya Oetsu to lend a hand, so what's the point of me taking those Zanpakuto?"

"Who else in the world, besides him, could reforge a Zanpakuto?"

"Evidence?" Yamamoto Genryusai laughed loudly: "You're right, there's a lack of evidence."

"I don't know how you managed to ambush Ryūgen Ishida and then kill Kensei Muguruma, nor do I know your method of fusing Zanpakuto, but you must have a way."

"Since you demand evidence, then please lead us to your hiding place and conduct a thorough search."

"I believe the evidence is right there!"

"What a fine old man! No wonder he's lived for a thousand years; he saw through the essence of the problem in an instant," Jiang Jiu thought to himself.

However, he calmly replied, "Okay, but I have a request before that."

"Speak," Yamamoto uttered a single word.

"I'm going to the Spirit King's Palace!" Jiang Jiu stated his purpose, which was the real reason he came to the Soul Society.

"So... you really do want to collect all five elemental Zanpakuto?" Hyosube frowned. "But how did you know about that sword's existence?"

"Also, you know that Oetsu Nimaiya is also a very suspicious person."

Jiang Jiu sneered: "Just because you know Wang Yue of Ermei House, you're already suspicious?"

"You think Squad Zero is some kind of secret?"

"I don't know what kind of sword you're talking about. I'm here to see the Spirit King!"

Hyosube walked up to Yamamoto and said, "Young man, this is also why the Zero Division wants to find you."

"We want to know how you came to be, why you were able to escape His Majesty the Spirit King's omniscience and omnipotence, and what kind of impact you have on the Three Realms?"

“So wouldn’t it be better to let me face the Spirit King directly?” Jiang Jiu said. “I don’t know what you’re thinking, why you insist on pinning these accusations on me, but don’t think that just because I can talk to you nicely now, it means I’m willing to be slaughtered.”

"Hmph." Yamamoto Genryusai struck the ground heavily with his cane again and snorted coldly: "Regardless of whether we have wronged you or not, the Hogyoku, the Sogyoku, and the Royal Seal are all on you, that is a fact."

"Return these things to Soul Society, and I will forgive and forget about them."

"You can have it if you want it." Jiang Jiu stared at him coldly: "Let's see if you have the ability to take it from me."

Yamamoto Genryusai's spiritual pressure suddenly erupted, and the other captains also released strong spiritual pressure.

Only Bingzhubu and Jiang Jiu remained unmoved, acting as if nothing had happened.

"Alright, everyone stop now." Bingzhubu said, "Since Mr. Gui is willing to sit here and confront us, he has shown some sincerity. Let's take him to the Spirit King's Palace first. The Spirit King also wants to see him."

"Hmph." Yamamoto Genryusai snorted again.

"Let's go." Jiang Jiu glanced at Yamamoto indifferently, not taking him seriously at all.

He still has that kind of capital now.

Of course, the people of Soul Society don't know his exact strength; they're just giving Hyosube face.

Hyosube made a "please" gesture and was about to leave the First Division headquarters with Jiang Jiu.

Before leaving, Jiang Jiu left behind a message.

"By the way, tell Shutara Senjumaru that Coral Island is currently in Hueco Mundo, and she can go to see her anytime."

"However, in the future, if Soul Society wants to go to Hueco Mundo, only she can go."

"Furthermore, you are not allowed to leave until I return from the Spirit King's Palace."

"Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite."

"The new Espada are complete. You don't want to start another epic war with Hueco Mundo."

"Hahaha."

Chapter 254 Conditions

Hyonjubu brought Jiang Jiu to the new residence of the Zhibo family.

Seeing Jiang Jiu's calm demeanor, Bingzhubu asked curiously, "Aren't you wondering why I brought you here?"

“Not surprising, not interested,” Jiang Jiu said. “As long as you eventually bring me to the Spirit King Palace, I don’t care about the process at all.”

Bingzhubu became even more curious: "Aren't you afraid I'll set a trap?"

Jiang Jiu sneered, "I'm not afraid even if the entire Gotei 13 of the Seireitei surrounds me, what do you think?"

"At that time, it wasn't just the captains of each squad; the other four members of Squad Zero were also waiting nearby. Am I right?"

"Ninety percent of Soul Society's fighting force is there, and I didn't even take them seriously. Why would I be afraid of your other traps?"

“You’re right.” Hyosubu smiled and admitted without hesitation, “Your ability to withstand pressure is truly impressive.”

"That's why I said those things before I left," Jiang Jiu continued. "Aren't you Soul Society members hunting me down? I'll tell you not to waste your energy. If you want to find me, go to Hueco Mundo."

"Is this your sincerity?" Bingzhubu laughed again.

"There's no such thing as sincerity or not, I'm just afraid of trouble," Jiang Jiu said. "Alright, enough of this small talk, let's go."

Shiba Mansion...

Shiba Kukaku replaced Kanai Ryosuke as the captain of the royal guard, and Shiba Ganju became the new head of the Shiba family.

After becoming the head of the family, Shiba Ganju seemed to have changed completely, appearing much more mature and reliable.

“I have heard the request from Seireitei,” said Ganju Shiba. “Please come with me.”