The Demon King, reborn in Japan as a monk

Then, without any hesitation, Bo Xun flashed and disappeared into the blade of the Mirror Flower Water Moon.

……

Meanwhile, inside the main hall of the First Division, where captain-level meetings are held.

The captains, excluding Aizen, lined up in two rows in a manner similar to that of civil and military officials in ancient times, standing on either side of Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who was in the middle position.

"Captain-Commander, everyone's here." First Division Vice-Captain Chojiro Sasaki whispered to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni did not speak, but slightly opened his eyes, which had been closed the whole time.

"All captains, listen to my command! Immediately capture the traitors Ichimaru Gin and Tosen Kaname!" Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni ordered without any preamble.

"Huh?" Everyone was confused and stood there stunned, but Gin Ichimaru did not. Instead, he used Shunpo to quickly run towards the gate. However, this action brought all the captains back to their senses. For example, Soi Fon, the captain of the Second Division, decisively used Shunpo to chase after Gin Ichimaru.

As for the others, they all moved in unison, surrounding Tosen Kaname who wanted to resist. This made Tosen Kaname understand what it meant to be the target of everyone's attacks. Then, Kenpachi Zaraki felt that there was no point in attacking Tosen Kaname with the others, so he turned around and rushed towards Gin Ichimaru, who had been stopped by Soi Fon.

Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro exchanged a glance, understanding that the Captain-Commander believed their previous statements and wanted to launch an operation ahead of schedule to nip the potential for Aizen's rebellion in the bud.

"Tosen, surrender now, or I will have no choice but to disregard our friendship and carry out your orders." Komamura Sajin, the captain of the 7th Division, whose head was covered by a large wooden barrel woven from wooden planks, said to Tosen, who had been stopped.

"Komamura, not every order is correct. You need to learn to think for yourself instead of blindly following orders," Tosen said, his face showing little tension.

He then turned to the captain and asked, "Captain, can you explain why you suddenly issued the arrest order?"

Komamura Sajin was taken aback, and then looked at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

"Let me explain this further." Seeing that Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni had no intention of explaining, Kyoraku Shunsui coughed lightly to draw everyone's attention to himself.

“Some time ago, we received intelligence from an old friend that Aizen was about to rebel! The intelligence included a list of Aizen’s accomplices and the general outline of his plan. After discussing it, Captain Ukitake Jushiro and I decided we couldn’t keep it a secret, so one day we visited the Captain-Commander under the guise of a visit and told him what we knew. And then…” Kyoraku Shunsui shrugged.

"Aizen?!" Komamura Sajin exclaimed in astonishment.

"So, Aizen's companions are Captain Tōsen and Captain Gin Ichimaru?"

Chapter 208 Marching Towards the Forty-Sixth Chamber

The final outcome between Tosen Kaname and Ichimaru Gin is self-evident; even though they were both captains, neither of them possessed the strength to be considered superior to the others.

Moreover, Captain-General Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was also present at the scene.

Even if Aizen were to confront them directly, he might not be able to cause any significant trouble. Not to mention Unohana Retsu, the hidden first Kenpachi, and Sasakibe Chojiro, who has also lived for over a thousand years and, although not as strong as Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, is still one of the strongest in terms of raw power. With the three of them present, as long as Aizen doesn't take out his Zanpakuto, probably no one would be their match.

However, the situation on the scene still made the captain frown slightly—

It wasn't because of Tosen Kaname; that guy was a total pushover. Even Komamura Sajin, who seemed like the second-best pushover, easily broke through the Kiyomushi Final Style: Enma Cricket Space created by Tosen Kaname's Bankai in a one-on-one fight, suppressing him at the cost of minor injuries.

So the one who really displeased the Captain-Commander was Gin Ichimaru!

This guy truly lived up to his reputation as a genius. Even when surrounded, he still managed to injure several people before being suppressed by the combined attack of Sixth Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki and Second Division Captain Soi Fon. He demonstrated his immense value, and while the Captain-Commander was displeased, he also felt genuine regret over Gin Ichimaru's betrayal.

How wonderful it would be if one's heart were set on the Seireitei.

Then Retsu Unohana stepped out of the crowd, transforming into a medical worker to help the captains, such as Toshiro Hitsugaya, who had rushed in too quickly and were among the first to be injured by Gin Ichimaru, treat their injuries.

"Soi Fon, Komamura Sajin, I'd like you two to personally escort Ichimaru Gin and Tosen Kaname to the prison for temporary detention." Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, seeing that things were almost settled, instructed Soi Fon and Komamura Sajin.

Even though Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tōsen were already bound by Kidō restrictions, preventing them from using their spiritual power or activating their Zanpakutōs and thus posing little threat, he still felt it would be better to send two captains to keep an eye on them just in case, until they were sent to prison.

"Yes," the two replied respectfully immediately.

"As for the others, they will come with me to the Central 46th Chamber," Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said decisively.

“Yes,” the others responded.

Then everyone started walking and moved towards the outside of the meeting room.

"The Captain-Commander is on his way to capture Aizen, isn't he?" On the way, Unohana Retsu slowly walked up to Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and said.

"What's the problem?" Yamamoto Genryusai asked indifferently.

"Does the Captain-Commander know about Aizen's abilities?" Retsu Unohana asked directly without beating around the bush.

"Ability?" Yamamoto Genryusai frowned upon hearing this. "Could it be that there's something wrong with the ability of his Zanpakuto?"

“Yes,” Retsu Unohana affirmed. Without waiting for Genryusai Yamamoto to press further, she continued, “According to the information I’ve gathered, Aizen’s Zanpakuto ability isn’t what he claims—a water-type Zanpakuto that merely uses water molecules in the environment to create mist and affect the judgment and senses of enemies within it. Instead, it’s a very high-level mental-type Zanpakuto, and its ability is complete hypnosis…”

Then, Retsu Unohana recounted everything she had heard from Yuu Ishihara, so that the Captain-Commander and the other captains who were with her would understand the seriousness of the matter.

"If what Captain Unohana said is true, then doesn't that mean we're just walking into a trap and have no chance of taking down Aizen?" Kyoraku Shunsui, standing to the side, pulled up his straw hat in surprise.

“It may sound harsh, but it seems to be true at the moment,” Retsu Unohana replied.

"Based on my understanding of you, you didn't say all this just to put others down, did you?" Yamamoto Genryusai asked calmly.

"Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

“I know a Shinigami who is quite strong and has never seen Aizen unleash his Kyoka Suigetsu. I think we can call him over, and then we can go into the Central 46 together to capture Aizen,” Retsu Unohana said.

"Who is that person?" Yamamoto Genryusai pondered for a moment before asking.

“Ishihara Sho,” Unohana Retsu said.

However, he did not reveal any further information—such as that he came from the future—because it was unnecessary, and revealing it would only arouse suspicion and bring no other benefit.

And what Ishihara Shoichi said about him being a frontline soldier who had retired.

As the Captain-Commander of the 13th Division of the Gotei 13, his responsibilities are not as simple as those of other captains. He not only controls the appointment authority of all captains and vice-captains of the 13th Division, but also has a certain degree of command and management authority over the front-line troops. Therefore, whenever a Shinigami retreats from the front line, he reports to him first, and then to the captains of the various divisions.

So if you really want to know, the Captain-Commander will definitely ask how he didn't know there was such a retired Grim Reaper, which would leave him completely clueless.

Therefore, keeping quiet is the best choice.

After all, there are so many Shinigami in Seireitei that the Captain-Commander can't possibly know the details and name of every single one.

"Since you recommended him, let's call him over," the captain said decisively after a moment's thought.

“Yes,” Unohana Retsu replied.

He then summoned his personal communication butterfly, entered a command, and instructed it to relay his instructions back to the Fourth Division.

So the next moment, the jet-black butterfly flapped its wings and quickly slipped into the spatial interlayer, flying towards the Fourth Division's barracks at lightning speed like a ghost.

……

"Huh? The captain's orders?" Kotetsu Isane asked in surprise as she looked at Meicho, who had appeared in front of her.

Without hesitation, he extended his hand and accepted the order.

"They actually want Ishihara to come over..."

However, without much hesitation, after digesting the instructions, he quickly rushed back to his dormitory, found Ishihara Akira who was meditating inside, seemingly practicing sword Zen, woke him up, and conveyed Unohana Retsu's orders to him.

"After that, all you need to do is follow this Nether Butterfly," said Kotetsu Isane, pointing to the Nether Butterfly beside him as he led Ishihara Sho back to their previous location.

"Ok."

Then the Dark Butterfly flew out, embedding itself into the spatial interlayer, forming a visible illusory image while flying back at great speed to where Unohana Retsu and the others were.

Ishihara Sho also activated his Instant Step and followed behind the Dark Butterfly.

Therefore, in just a short while—three to five minutes—Ishihara Akira appeared in the sight of the captains of the Seireitei.

"They've arrived," Unohana Retsu said with a smile.

"Ishihara Akira greets the Captain-Commander and all the Captains." Ishihara Akira greeted Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and the others politely.

"Now that they've arrived, let's continue on our way."

After that, the group set off again towards the location of the Central 46th Chamber.

Chapter 209 Facing Aizen

Soon after, the chief commander and his entourage arrived at the gate of the Central 46th Chamber.

"Teacher, do you think we should announce our arrival before going in, or just barge in?" Kyoraku Shunsui asked from the side.

The former group is concerned with etiquette; if Aizen isn't here, or hasn't made a move yet, they won't be guilty of trespassing in forbidden territory.

Even if these team leaders really did commit a crime, there wouldn't be any problems as long as the chief captain was there to protect them, but it would still be a hassle, wouldn't it?

After all, the guys in the Central 46 Chambers didn't really like the captains of the other divisions, except for Byakuya Kuchiki, the captain of the 6th Division...

Because the Central 46 Chambers are an aristocratic organization, the captains are mostly drawn from commoners, that is, from the rogue spirits in Rukongai—there's no way around it, compared to the pampered descendants of nobles, the Shinigami from Rukongai are far more talented.

For example, Kenpachi Zaraki.

For example, Gin Ichimaru.

For example, Hitsugaya Toshiro, etc.

This is also why, for over a thousand years since the Seireitei was founded, no captain has ever been able to enter the Central Chamber 46!

Because the nobles of the Central Forty-Six Chambers did not want any impurities to mix into their ranks.

However, if Aizen had already finished his work by then, and he applied for an audience according to procedure, it would be difficult to get through, not to mention that it would definitely alert Aizen, which would be very detrimental to the subsequent capture operation.

This is why Kyoraku Shunsui took the initiative to ask the Captain-Commander what to do.

The Captain-Commander pondered for a moment. As a veteran Shinigami and the founder of the Seireitei and the Gotei 13, although he was not of noble birth, he had accumulated enough prestige over two thousand years. If he were to get angry, even the so-called four noble families might not dare to face his wrath. Therefore, after considering the current situation, the Captain-Commander decisively decided: "Go straight in."

Without further hesitation, the group, guided by Kyoraku Shunsui, pushed open the massive stone door leading to the Central Chamber 46 and entered...

"There's a bloody smell," said Retsu Unohana, who was quite sensitive to this.

"That Aizen!" Knowing what this meant, the Captain-Commander immediately roared in anger. Without further delay, he used Shunpo to rush into the actual trial hall of the Central 46 Chambers. He saw the members of the Central 46 Chambers lying dead in various positions on their seats, as well as Aizen Sousuke sitting alone in what resembled a judge's seat.

"Aizen!" the Captain-Commander roared.

"Oh? So it's the Captain-Commander and all the captains. Does that mean my plan has been exposed?" Facing the captains present, Aizen showed no sign of panic. He slowly stood up from his chair and looked down at the captains, who could be considered the strongest force in Soul Society, and said softly.

"Can you tell me how you discovered it?"

"Your body. Although there's nothing wrong with it in terms of texture, appearance, or feel, my experience and intuition tell me that your body is still very abnormal, there's something wrong," Retsu Unohana said from the side.

"So it's Captain Unohana. As expected of the most senior and mysterious captain in Seireitei besides the Captain-Commander, she's not easy to fool." Aizen said with a look of realization.

“Even so, there shouldn’t be any way to persuade the Captain-Commander to disregard etiquette and barge into the Central Chamber 46. After all, among all the Shinigami in the Seireitei, the Captain-Commander is the one who values ​​these rules, which seem useless to others, the most. So there must be other reasons.” Aizen shook his head slightly, indicating that Unohana Retsu’s explanation did not make sense for the current situation.

"That's because someone anticipated everything about you and revealed your plans to us in detail," Kyoraku Shunsui said with a hint of schadenfreude.