Free Web NovelChapter 840: Chapter 654: Aizen Sousuke’s Twofold Plan, the Shadow in the Darkness (Part 2)
"Hehehe... As you command."
After listening to Aizen Sousuke’s plan, Black Zetsu automatically filtered out Aizen Sousuke’s first plan in its mind and immediately began preparing to execute the second plan.
Because the second plan to lure Urahara Kisuke was also the one it was ordered by Uehara Naraku to execute.
"Then I’ll leave it to you."
Aizen Sousuke was very confident in Black Zetsu’s efficiency. Suddenly, he mentioned another issue: "Has the whereabouts of the Hogyoku created by Urahara Kisuke been found?"
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Black Zetsu immediately found a suitable excuse, one that could even be used to gain Aizen Sousuke’s trust: "Because there are too many White Zetsus around Urahara Kisuke... Although those worthless creatures aren’t very strong, their abilities are too bizarre..."
"Just keep looking then..."
Aizen Sousuke showed no displeasure and even comforted his subordinate: "I’ll leave this matter to you, Black Zetsu."
He had heard of those White Zetsus before.
And the White Zetsus surrounding Urahara Kisuke further increased Aizen Sousuke’s trust in Black Zetsu.
Sometimes, Aizen Sousuke felt that he and Urahara Kisuke were destined rivals; they always tread the same path yet always diverge to opposites.
Both were dissatisfied with the current state of Soul Society.
Both created incomplete Hogyokus.
Both obtained the by-products of creating the Hogyoku.
Their subordinates, Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, had been opposing species since birth, just like their own rivalry.
Aizen Sousuke’s strength was superior, while Urahara Kisuke’s intelligence was unmatched, both believing they would eventually win in their struggle against each other.
However...
Aizen Sousuke somewhat looked down on Urahara Kisuke’s vision; he believed that Urahara Kisuke had the potential to break free from the limitations of a Soul Reaper but chose to continue living the same life.
In this regard...
Urahara Kisuke fell far short compared to his teacher, Yakushi Kabuto.
Aizen Sousuke recalled his last exchange with Yakushi Kabuto before the latter entered the Soul King Palace, a trace of nostalgia appeared on his face.
"Mr. Kabuto... Why did you choose me?"
"I hope this decaying world can change, but my power is too limited. Urahara has disappointed me, and Gin’s talent isn’t enough... I hope a person who can truly change this world can sit on the throne."
"Then please look forward to it."
"I will wait and see."
That day.
Yakushi Kabuto stood before Aizen Sousuke, telling him that as long as he was willing to ascend the throne and transform the declining Soul Society, there was no need to investigate the intelligence of the King’s Key to the Soul King Palace. He could become Aizen Sousuke’s key to entering the Soul King Palace.
This meant...
Yakushi Kabuto, as a member of the Zero Squad, in some sense was also considered an ally of Aizen Sousuke. It was precisely because of this that Aizen Sousuke was more willing to indulge Ichimaru Gin’s audacity, not even caring about Ichimaru Gin’s attitude towards him.
In other words...
In Aizen Sousuke’s view, Ichimaru Gin was the cultural and material legacy left to him by Yakushi Kabuto after entering the Soul King Palace.
To be honest.
Aizen Sousuke was quite fond of Ichimaru Gin.
Aizen Sousuke not only appreciated the decisiveness and intelligence of Ichimaru Gin but also because Yakushi Kabuto specifically mentioned that he hoped Aizen Sousuke would take care of Ichimaru Gin.
This meant that Ichimaru Gin was the leverage Aizen Sousuke used to threaten Yakushi Kabuto; he was also the link that once connected them.
Therefore, Aizen never minded Ichimaru Gin’s provocations.
Even though Aizen would never trust Ichimaru Gin, nor would he want to harm him actively.
After contacting Black Zetsu, Aizen Sousuke summoned Ichimaru Gin and gave him orders, sending Ichimaru Gin to the Hollow World to contact Orochimaru and command the Arrancar Legion to search and capture Urahara Kisuke in the Mortal World.
Just in time.
Ichimaru Gin didn’t like Urahara Kisuke.
Children from the orphanage who knew about the relationship between Urahara Kisuke and Yakushi Kabuto almost didn’t like Urahara Kisuke, who betrayed Yakushi Kabuto, and even Matsumoto Rangiku was no exception.
"I understand..."
Ichimaru Gin squinted his eyes, nodded, and chuckled darkly: "If the dean had ever prevented me from causing trouble for Senior Urahara, he wouldn’t be alive now; I’ve long wanted to pin him to the wall with Shinso..."
"Rare to see you so irritable, huh... Gin."
Aizen Sousuke showed a helpless smile, although internally, he was quite pleased with Ichimaru Gin’s attitude.
This meant Ichimaru Gin indeed had weaknesses.
This meticulous and seemingly always composed person also had moments of agitation, proving he wasn’t flawless.
Unfortunately, Aizen Sousuke couldn’t simply let Ichimaru Gin kill Urahara Kisuke, instead soothingly open his mouth to calm Ichimaru Gin’s emotions: "Our goal isn’t to hurt him... Or at least, not now."
After saying this, Aizen Sousuke added: "Just as Mr. Kabuto raised you, he also raised him from childhood... Even though Urahara betrayed Mr. Kabuto, I believe he wouldn’t want to see you fight each other; that’s Mr. Kabuto’s leniency."
"I understand."
Ichimaru Gin slowly nodded, his smile unchanging, as he continued with a laugh: "Until the plan succeeds, I won’t kill him... So now I’ll be off to relay Aizen-sama’s orders to Mr. Orochimaru, hoping our plan goes smoothly."
"I’m counting on you, Gin."
Aizen Sousuke adjusted his glasses, continued his calligraphy at the desk, and said: "After this, we’ll be able to leave this dull place."
"Leaving the Quiet Spirit Court?"
Ichimaru Gin’s eyes slightly narrowed, then returned to his original smile as he slowly nodded: "That does make one look forward to the arrival of a new life!"
If they leave the Quiet Spirit Court...
There’ll be a long time without seeing Matsumoto Rangiku.
But such things don’t matter.
For Ichimaru Gin, whether staying in the Quiet Spirit Court or going to the Hollow World, both places are territories of their Akatsuki...
As long as they’re on Akatsuki’s territory, everything is negotiable.
Aizen Sousuke watched Ichimaru Gin leave, feeling amused; he rarely saw Ichimaru Gin act so irrational...
That’s good too.
That is the kind of subordinate Aizen Sousuke likes.
After Aizen Sousuke arranged everything, he sat back at his desk, quietly practicing calligraphy as if he wasn’t the one who just discussed conspiracies, presenting himself as the refined man he always seemed to be.
On the other side.
Just after Aizen Sousuke had given orders, his subordinates Black Zetsu and Ichimaru Gin, upon receiving his orders, simultaneously contacted Uehara Naraku.
This was simply absurd.
No one would expect someone to plant a circle of spies around him, regardless of what he said or did; he couldn’t escape the watchful eyes.
Even if Aizen wanted to know something, it was all arranged for him by Uehara Naraku through Black Zetsu, Ichimaru Gin, Ulquiorra, and others.
In Uehara City.
The illusionary bodies of Black Zetsu and Ichimaru Gin appeared in the meeting room, both successively reporting Aizen Sousuke’s orders to Uehara Naraku.
"Cancel his first plan entirely..."
Uehara Naraku leaned on a tall seat, his figure cloaked in shadow.
In the darkness, Uehara slowly supported his chin with his hand, a playful smile on his face, and leisurely instructed: "As for the second plan, carry it out according to Captain Aizen’s desired outcome!"
