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Three minutes later.
Grabbing a clean handkerchief, he gently wiped the blood from his hands. With his back to Nnoitra, who lay on the ground covered in blood, Szayelaporro paused and said calmly, "Lord Aizen said that you Espada, the Tenth Espada, are all equal to me in status, but that doesn't mean that each of you is as powerful as me."
Lying on the ground, Nnoitra was bruised and battered, but she couldn't help but think of Aizen's words from that day.
".
"Ranked among the Ten Blades, yet not higher than the Ten Blades."
"The status of the First Blade and the Second Blade is no higher than yours, and the status of the Ninth Blade and the Tenth Blade is no lower than yours."
"They are ranked among the Ten Blades, with varying levels of status, and..."
Not part of the regular combat order, you are in charge of the Technology Research Department, your status is equal to all the Espada.
Having personally tested his opponent's strength, Nnoitra finally realized the gap in their abilities.
However, he wasn't too disappointed.
He wasn't unaware of Szayelaporro's spiritual pressure that day; his provocation was not what it seemed.
Even Aizen himself didn't say how to break through the Vasto Lorde barrier, so how could Szayelaporro possibly know it all by himself?
However, since Szayelaporro held a special position, he also wanted to see if this guy had any means to help people become stronger. If he didn't, it wouldn't matter; the main thing was that he wanted to find an excuse to spar with him.
Determined to become the strongest of the Espada, he needed to at least understand the fighting styles and methods of those stronger than him.
The result was, "The difference in spiritual pressure is really huge."
Muttering to himself, Nnoitra pushed himself up from the sand and said softly, "That... guy named Rexxar should stay in Hueco Mundo to hone his skills. Maybe following him will yield some other benefits. If I can't increase my spiritual pressure for now, I should try to improve my combat techniques."
At the same time, they set their sights on Rexxar, this "outlier".
It wasn't just Neutra.
Aizen, who had already returned to Soul Society, was unaware that someone in Las Noches was causing trouble again.
However, even if he knew, he probably wouldn't care. A truly unified whole is actually quite boring; a little more variation makes it more interesting.
Right now, more important than the affairs of Hueco Mundo is yet another captains' meeting led by Yamamoto.
After recovering from his injuries in Oni-no-Kage Castle, Joe Higashi casually captured a small demon that had killed someone as payment for Mayuri Kurotsuchi before they returned to the Spirit Garden together.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi managed to conceal the absence of both the captain and vice-captain of the Eleventh Division so well that it went unnoticed.
However, Joe Higashi still voluntarily went to the First Division to "turn himself in".
Up.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi: ! Just as Aizen predicted, the Captain-Commander couldn't sit still any longer.
"Old man, I really wonder how you'll react?"
Aizen, wearing a captain's haori, walked through the Soul Society, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Ahem, yesterday's results were only one chapter long because something came up unexpectedly.
This has nothing to do with my family; it's a personal matter. After I got home yesterday morning, I found out that I didn't have to worry about the hospital anymore, so I finally relaxed and played a bit of the retro single-player game, Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII.
Then inspiration struck, and I quickly wrote three ideas and rough frameworks. One of them even incorporated a previous idea. I was so eager to write it that I wrote a lot of detailed outlines for the first time, just in case I forgot them later.
When I finally realized what was happening, it was already 7:30 pm. I ate dinner and went back to writing, but I only managed to write 120 words before falling asleep.
However, judging from the pace of my two books, it will take at least six months to release another new book. Anyway, once I finish one book, I will choose one of the three books to officially launch.
However, the protagonist's cheat ability is definitely related to this single-player game; those who have played Romance of the Three Kingdoms can look forward to it.
There are still seven chapters left today, and I'll try to finish updating the four chapters from yesterday and the three chapters from today.
Chapter 292 The Essence of Soul Society 3/6
First Division meeting room.
At this moment, all thirteen captains of the Soul Society were gathered together, with no one absent! Incidentally, during this period, the only remaining acting captain, Soi Fon, had successfully taken over the position by virtue of the D-solution she had just learned.
However, the data on the personal panel hasn't changed much. Shun hasn't been developed yet, and the levels of most abilities haven't changed, except for the Zanpakuto Suzumebachi, which changed from "".
It has been upgraded to "".
According to Aizen's estimation, Soi Fon has only completed the "d-solution" over the years.
The drawback of the initial solution's time limit should not have been resolved.
It's not surprising that the Zanpakuto is of a high level; the pronunciation is "nuclear warhead."
The solution to the problem, 'd', can be described as "a one-hit kill."
If it weren't for the numerous flaws and limitations inherent in its D-type Zanpakuto, it wouldn't be surprising if Aizen had become a top-tier Zanpakuto.
However, today's main character is not this... the newly promoted head of the 2nd Division.
"This time it's another big event, a mandatory meeting."
"Who knows? It seems like even my captain doesn't know the inside story."
"By the way, why didn't Oni Ichiro come? It's understandable that the Fifth Division doesn't have a vice-captain right now, but what's going on with the Eleventh Division?"
"He was once a legendary Kenpachi, he shouldn't be with us."
Shh, listen quietly!
The vice-captains who had been listening to the conversation in the adjacent side room suddenly fell silent.
Inside the meeting room, once everyone had arrived, Captain-Commander Yamamoto, who had been resting with his eyes closed, finally opened them and spoke.
"Dongzhang, Guiyan City."
"You two should recount everything you've seen and experienced during this time."
"I see."
Leading Gui Yancheng to the center, Dong Zhang responded in a deep voice.
Several captains who had initially been skeptical about why Gui Yancheng would be present at the captains' meeting frowned, thinking to themselves: This is not a simple matter.
As expected, the expressions on everyone's faces changed constantly as Higashijo and Onigenjo vividly described the scene.
Doubt, suspicion, shock, then solemnity, and apprehension! "After that Chinese deity and the Japanese heroic spirits left, they went their separate ways completely. We only returned after recovering from our injuries in the mortal world."
With a serious expression, Higashi Joe finished reporting the intelligence he had already given once.
After he finished speaking, the conference room was eerily quiet for a long time.
Even the sound of someone swallowing their saliva next door seemed jarring at that moment.
After everyone had calmed down a bit, Yamamoto stared at Joe Higashi and said sternly, "Just because we've finished talking doesn't mean your actions can be easily forgiven."
"Abandoning one's post without authorization is a dangerous move. If a rogue invades the Soul Society at a critical moment, then the Eleventh Division, as a combat unit, needs someone to lead it!"
"sorry"
Dongzhang readily admitted his mistake.
Grandpa Yamamoto gave Dong a deep look, unsure whether the other party had genuinely repented. The Captain-Commander could only reiterate the issue of dereliction of duty and then move on from the topic.
Compared to the Grim Reaper's unauthorized journey to the mortal world, the news brought back by Joe Higashi and Onigeki is undoubtedly what truly creates urgency.
"First of all, let me clarify one point: the monsters that Higashi Joe encountered during his recent journey to the mortal world are real!"
Upon receiving confirmation from the Captain-Commander, aside from Soi Fon who was genuinely unaware, Aizen, Gin Ichimaru, and the other actors all changed their expressions in perfect unison.
Soi Fon, who was initially stunned upon hearing the news of Kisuke Urahara, immediately...
He cried out in disbelief, "How is this possible?"
"If demons really exist, how could the 13th Division stationed in the human world not have discovered them!"
Seeing Soi Fon's agitated state, Kyoraku Shunsui, whose attire was the most flamboyant, soothed her in a seemingly flippant tone: "Quiet down, Soi Fon-san."
In fact, the Soul Society had known about the existence of yokai for a long time.
However, because they have always kept to themselves and avoided conflict, and would retreat and hide when faced with the Grim Reaper and other monsters, the higher-ups suppressed this news to prevent escalating the conflict.
"why"
"Of course."
Aizen interrupted with a smile, saying, "It's an unspoken rule, you know."
"What"
Soi Fon was somewhat taken aback.
Seeing that Soi Fon still didn't understand, Aizen, who was secretly thinking that she was naive, continued to explain after seeing the Captain-Commander's tacit agreement: "Shinigami do protect humans, but in the end, the 13th Division stationed in the human world is essentially just trying to reduce the number of people becoming Hollows. They guide them to become members of Rukongai through purification to protect humans from being devoured by Hollows. It is to eliminate Hollows and prevent them from being devoured and becoming stronger."
The core mission of the Gotei 13 is to protect the Soul Society, so only one of the 13 divisions is stationed in the human world. Their secondary mission is to fight Hollows, while protecting humanity is a secondary task.
Since that's the case, the monsters don't interfere with the Grim Reaper's work, and the Grim Reaper chooses to ignore the monsters; this is a win-win situation.
"I'm sure I didn't say anything wrong, Captain-Commander."
Aizen's eyes showed a slightly strange expression.
Old man Yamamoto raised an eyebrow slightly, but did not respond.
In fact, Aizen's words somewhat glorified the existence of the Gotei 13. In reality, the Soul Society was originally a local group that protected its homeland. After it grew stronger, its presence in the human world was simply to try to strike and eliminate the source of Hollows and curb the development of Hueco Mundo.
From beginning to end, Death wasn't there to save humanity; it was merely a necessary measure to weaken the enemy and prevent the Captain from growing stronger.
If a monster attacks a human, the Grim Reaper doesn't care if the human survives; but if the monster dies, it usually doesn't leave behind a soul, and what remains is transformed into an evil spirit or monster.
In this situation, Death will eat his fill before provoking another enemy.
Aizen was well aware of the despicable nature of the Soul Society. The entire Karakura Town was replaced not to save people, but to prevent Aizen from creating the "King's Key."
The opportunity to save humanity is merely a side benefit.
Of course, Yamamoto would never admit to these things himself.
The Gotei 13 transformed from its original assassin group early on. Even though the core remains a local group, it must at least maintain a respectable and righteous image on the surface. This is similar to how underworld bosses go legit and start companies while keeping their outward identity unchanged.
That's why Aizen looks down on the Soul Society.
A hint of mockery flashed in Aizen's eyes, and he saw Soi Fon fall silent.
"Although Aizen's statement is somewhat biased, it is indeed unnecessary for the Soul Society to provoke too many enemies."
"Well... the Nura Clan also has the ability to curb the evil deeds of other yokai to some extent, so this is already the best outcome."
Kyoraku Shunsui scratched his head helplessly, which was a tactful way of acknowledging this statement.
"A choice made for the sake of justice?"
Muttering to himself, Tosen Kaname suddenly felt more and more certain that his decision to follow Aizen was the right one, and that overthrowing this damned and corrupt rule was the only true "justice."
Ultimately, these monsters were not unexpected.
What truly catches you off guard are the heroic spirits, demons, and that…gods and monsters that have taken over Hell and are trying to become gods!
Another veteran captain, Jushiro Ukitake, stepped forward to take control and summarize the situation.
Um, it seems like there's not enough time. Let's finish these six chapters first.
Chapter 293 The Greatest Enemy of Soul Society: Hell! 4/6
The atmosphere quieted down again.
Honestly, the unknown is more frightening than the known.
Even a seasoned veteran like Kyoraku Shunsui couldn't help but frown.
"Joseph Higashi, can you be sure that those guys' fighting styles are different?"
"Yes."
Having already received instructions from Aizen, Joe Higashi readily admitted, "I can clearly sense that those Heroic Spirits are spiritual beings, but that demon is different, and I can't sense any spiritual pressure from that demon."
As for demons, their energy is something called fear, but it's actually just a different kind of spiritual power. The energy of those two ghost brothers is very similar, yet they are subtly a level higher.”
“That’s right, I can prove that too.”
Gui Yancheng quickly echoed.
"Is this so"
Kyoraku Shunsui frowned.
He knew that if that were the case, there was basically no possibility that someone was deliberately acting to deceive him, since the energy systems were completely different.
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