Free Web NovelChapter 836: Chapter 652: The Return of Aizen Sousuke
Soul Society.
Inside Quiet Spirit Court.
Since Uehara Naraku and others had confined Shihoin Yoruichi and the members of the Masked Shinigami from the Mortal World, the atmosphere in Quiet Spirit Court had become somewhat tense.
After all, the Masked Shinigami were once captains of the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads.
Yamamoto Shigekuni gathered the current captains of the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads for a meeting to discuss how to request the return of Hirako Shinji, Shihoin Yoruichi, and others.
Interestingly...
Uehara Naraku, as the Vice Captain of the 5th Squad, was also prominently present.
Perhaps this was Yamamoto Shigekuni’s request; the old man clearly had ulterior motives, hoping to solve this matter through Uehara Naraku.
"After all, they were once captains of the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads..."
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni coughed a few times and slowly spoke: "Having them continuously held by the Uehara Race is somewhat inappropriate..."
"Ha? There’s nothing inappropriate about it, right?"
Kyoraku Shunsui lounged in his chair, leisurely trimming his nails, and chuckled as he spoke: "They were already suspected of attempting to assassinate the Patriarch of the Uehara Race. I think keeping them in Uehara City is reasonable, as long as the Uehara Race doesn’t resort to any private punishment, simply confining them isn’t that big of a deal..."
"Hmm? Shunsui?"
A trace of doubt flashed across Yamamoto Shigekuni’s face.
The other captains of the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads exchanged uncertain glances, unable to understand why Kyoraku Shunsui spoke on behalf of the Uehara Race.
Even Uehara Naraku was somewhat suspicious...
Could Kyoraku Shunsui also be a spy planted by his subordinates?
This seemed rather unrealistic, right? Kyoraku Shunsui had always been with Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni, without much opportunity for infiltration, right?
Moreover...
Kyoraku Shunsui was set to become the next Captain General of the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads! Could it be that in this Bleach World, he would continue his legend from the Pirate World?
This time, it was evident that Uehara Naraku was overthinking. freёwebnovel.com
After a moment of doubt, Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni seemed to understand, knowing his disciple too well, and spoke in a deep voice: "Shunsui, don’t let emotions tarnish the honor of the Guardian Squad. Hirako Shinji and they unlawfully conducted Hollowfication experiments, and should face trial by the Central 46..."
At this point, Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni slowly closed his eyes, continuing softly: "Kuna Risa was once your comrade, and she can’t be exempt..."
No wonder he was Kyoraku Shunsui’s teacher.
Yamamoto Shigekuni quickly understood what Kyoraku Shunsui was thinking and why he defended the Uehara Race.
Because Kuna Risa was Kyoraku Shunsui’s former Vice Captain, and he had ordered her to support the 9th Squad in place of the Captain of the Kido Corps. However, Kuna Risa fell into the Shinigami Hollowfication incident and was falsely accused as a Hollowfication experimenter.
This matter had made Kyoraku Shunsui feel deeply guilty all along.
According to the Central 46’s orders, Hirako Shinji and Kuna Risa should be among those to be executed. Once returned to the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads, it was likely they’d be sent straight to the execution platform.
Certainly.
If Kuna Risa were hiding inside Uehara City, even the Central 46 would be helpless, forced to find a way to bring her back first. ƒreewebɳovel.com
Kyoraku Shunsui didn’t want to see Kuna Risa captured and led to the execution platform. All he could do now was speak a few words during the meeting to let Kuna Risa continue hiding inside Uehara City.
Unfortunately...
Kyoraku Shunsui’s intentions were completely seen through by the elder Yamamoto Shigekuni.
But Kyoraku Shunsui didn’t seem to have any intention of deliberately hiding it; he only chuckled lightly, and continued: "What if the Uehara Race doesn’t want to hand them over? Hirako and Risa were caught by the Uehara Race themselves as criminals..."
When Kyoraku Shunsui said this, he turned to look at Uehara Naraku: "Speaking of which, Vice Captain Uehara, I heard it was the Second Officer Hashirama and Fifth Officer Tobirama from your race who caught them, and apparently some agreement was made..."
"Yes."
Uehara Naraku nodded seriously and replied quietly: "Because there was no direct evidence of Urahara Kisuke’s conspiracy and assassination plot... Tobirama allowed him to investigate the truth to prove his innocence."
The current Captain of Squad 2, Sui Feng, couldn’t help raising her leg, and spoke in a low voice: "To let someone prove their innocence, just confine their friends inside Uehara City. Why not hand them over to our Mobile Squad for custody..."
Because Shihoin Yoruichi was the former Captain of Squad 2 and Sui Feng’s previous boss, she had mixed feelings towards her superior.
Naturally...
Sui Feng didn’t want to see Shihoin Yoruichi treated like a prisoner in Uehara City; she couldn’t bear to see a fallen Yoruichi!
Moreover, Sui Feng’s status wasn’t ordinary.
Besides being the Captain of Squad 2, she also served as the Commander of the Secret Mobile Squad, independent of the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads.
From the surface, the Secret Mobile Squad might be seen as equal to the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads, responsible for surveillance, patrol, and even execution of Shinigami.
However, over the years, because the former Commander Shihoin Yoruichi and the current Commander Sui Feng also held the position of Captain of Squad 2, they both favored their squad captain identities, resulting in the Secret Mobile Squad seeming to become a subordinate to Squad 2...
Of course, this was only the surface.
Essentially, the entire Secret Mobile Squad had been infiltrated by the Shinigami of the Uehara Race, and this secret organization hadn’t escaped their watch.
Uehara Naraku thought for a while before lowering his head slowly: "I will raise this matter with Tobirama, but... Captain Sui Feng, I still feel that before uncovering the truth, we shouldn’t harm them..."
"..."
Sui Feng fell into silence.
After a moment, Sui Feng suddenly asked: "I understand, will Uehara City be open during this period? I want to see that woman who left Squad 2."
"I... can’t make that decision."
Uehara Naraku seemed a bit restrained, explaining quietly: "Due to the previous assassination, Tobirama and others are somewhat tense..."
"Can’t you show a bit of your Patriarch’s authority?"
Sui Feng slightly frowned, expressing some dissatisfaction with Uehara Naraku.
Because besides her duty in the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads, Sui Feng, a Shinigami from a lower-class noble family, didn’t appreciate Uehara Naraku’s weakness.
But she couldn’t say much more...
To be honest...
The lower-class noble Feng Family where Sui Feng belonged was truly worlds apart from the Uehara Race, such nobility couldn’t even grasp their own fate.
Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni glanced at Sui Feng, then shifted the topic: "Alright, stop talking about this. Now the discussion is about negotiating with the Uehara Race..."
After speaking, Yamamoto Shigekuni looked at his disciple: "Shunsui, once you leave, go visit Tobirama of the Uehara Race. Hopefully, you can hand Hirako Shinji and Shihoin Yoruichi over to the Central 46 for judgment..."
As the Captain General...
Yamamoto Shigekuni must uphold the authority of the Guardian Court Thirteen Squads and the Central 46!
Unfortunately, few of the captains present seemed to regard this authority. After the meeting was dismissed, Kyoraku Shunsui didn’t obey the orders but instead openly invited Uehara Naraku to get together...
This invitation...
Sounded somewhat informal.
Coincidentally, at this time.
Aizen Sousuke returned to Soul Society.
No, it should be said, after receiving the news, Aizen Sousuke had no choice but to return to Soul Society because the Masked Shinigami and others he desperately wanted to kill had fallen into the hands of the Uehara Race!
This was completely at odds with his plan...
If the Masked Shinigami disclosed too much information while within the Uehara Race’s custody, Aizen Sousuke worried it might affect his standing with Uehara Naraku!
Aizen Sousuke intended to make Uehara Naraku, the Patriarch, his ally!
