Bleach: No cheat codes, he joined Aizen's side.

Chapter 103, Section 102: Yoruichi Shihōin, Rebellion

Seireitei, a noble district, is home to the Kuchiki family, one of the five great noble families.

The young man, who had just gotten married not long ago, was brandishing his Zanpakuto in the middle of the courtyard.

"The knife must be held straight, the waist must be straight, the hands must be strong, and the legs must be firm!"

Byakuya, have you forgotten how I usually teach you?!

An elderly man wearing a white captain's haori stood to the side, solemnly watching the young man sweating profusely in the center of the courtyard.

"I haven't forgotten, Grandpa!"

Byakuya gritted his teeth and persevered.

How many times has he swung his knife today?
one thousand? Ten thousand?
He has lost count.

Since the Kasumi family rebellion five years ago, his grandfather, Kuchiki Ginryu, has intensified his training.

Because his father, Kuchiki Sojun, who is now the vice-captain of the Sixth Division, although he has outstanding talent, is physically weak and is not suitable for the high-intensity battles of a Shinigami captain.

Therefore, his grandfather, Kuchiki Ginryu, could only place his hopes on himself.

"Alright, that concludes today's kendo practice. Next up is the release of your Zanpakuto!"

Kuchiki Ginrin didn't care what Kuchiki Byakuya thought; from his perspective, he only saw that the Soul Society was currently shrouded in an invisible dark cloud.

In just one day, as many as four captains and five vice-captains of the Shinigami perished. Even the Kido Sect, which usually doesn't participate much in Soul Society affairs, saw one vice-Kido Master perish, and one Grand Kido Master suspected of rebellion.

Not to mention Kisuke Urahara, the former captain of the 12th Division, who is still imprisoned in the maggot's nest.

And another of the five noble families whose attitude is very ambiguous, Yoruichi Shihōin, the head of the Shihōin family and the current captain of the 2nd Division of the Gotei 13 in Soul Society.

This is equivalent to eliminating more than half of the Soul Society's high-level combat power.

Even a captain-level officer couldn't protect himself, let alone his grandson, who is now a little Shinigami who hasn't even mastered Bankai yet?
Just as Kuchiki Ginrin was preparing to instruct Kuchiki Byakuya on how to use his Zanpakuto in battle, he...

Something he least wanted to hear, yet which he had also expected, happened.

"Father, something terrible has happened! The captain of the Second Division, Yoruichi Shihōin, has rebelled!"

When Kuchiki Sōjun rushed into the center of the courtyard, not even having time to avoid the still young Kuchiki Byakuya, and told him what had happened, Kuchiki Sōjun knew that a great calamity was about to befall the Soul Society.

This time, it may be even more terrifying than the Kasumi family rebellion five years ago.

"Yoruichi Shihouin attacked the Maggot Nest and rescued Kisuke Urahara and Tessai Tsukabishi from inside, right?"

"Yes, Father, the Captain-Commander dispatched the 10th Division Captain, Nagato Sora, to the scene immediately, but..."

"I'm so thirsty," Kuki Aoi replied.

"But what?" Kuchiki Sojun frowned, a bad feeling creeping into his heart. "Could it be that Urahara Kisuke released all those captains and vice-captains he had previously hollowed out?"

This one sentence already revealed the final image of Kisuke Urahara in Ginrin Kuchiki's heart.

Regardless of what Urahara Kisuke was like in the past, and no matter how many unexplained mysteries still surround him now.

From the moment Yoruichi Shihōin attacked the Maggot Nest and released Kisuke Urahara and Tessai Gahishi from inside.

Not only Kuchiki Ginrin, but over 95% of the Shinigami in the entire Seireitei would agree that "Urahara Kisuke was the one who premeditatedly rebelled against Soul Society."

This is exactly what Kuchiki Ginrei is worried about.

Five years ago, the Kasumi clan rebelled. That night, a few Hollowfied Shinigami who had not yet reached the captain level, wielding Baku swords, almost wiped out the entire Seireitei.

Now, if Kisuke Urahara were to release all five Captain-level Hollowfied Shinigami and four Vice-Captain-level Hollowfied Shinigami, allowing them to wreak havoc in Soul Society, and then add to that the obstruction of Kisuke Urahara, Yoruichi Shihouin, and Tessai Katsuhishi, three Shinigami who already possessed Captain-level combat power.

Kuchiki Ginrin could hardly imagine how many people and Shinigami would be left in the Soul Society after this day.

Fortunately, what came out of Kuchiki Aoi's mouth was news that sounded relatively good.
"No, Father, Kisuke Urahara didn't release all those Hollowfied Shinigami."

"No? Urahara Kisuke released several Hollowfied Shinigami captains to cooperate with him?"

Rotten Wood Silver Bell frowned.

What does it mean?
Either release them all, or hide them all and wait for the next time. How can you only release a portion of them?
Kuchiki Sojun simply shook his head, looking at Kuchiki Ginryu with the same incomprehension.

"Urahara Kisuke and his team only released one Hollowfied Shinigami."

"Is it Rojuro Hōhashi? Or Shinji Hirako? Or Raiji Aikawa? Or perhaps Kensei Rokushō?"

Kuchiki Ginryu found it somewhat laughable; was Urahara Kisuke overconfident?
Does he really think that a mindless, ethereal captain can help them escape being caught and punished?

However, what Kuchiki Sojun said next made Kuchiki Ginryu even more unable to hold back.

"No, Father. Urahara Kisuke released Higashino Shuichi, the former lieutenant of the 4th Division and the 11th Division, and he seems to have retained his sanity."

"What?! How is this possible?!"

"I can't believe it," Kuchiki Ginryu said in disbelief.

Hollowfied Shinigami will only lose their minds and retain the instincts of beasts until the power of the Hollows completely devours them and they are completely transformed into a Hollow.

This is based on their real experience after dealing with the Kasumi family rebellion five years ago.

Why does it fail when it comes to Higashino Shuichi?

"How did the commander-in-chief make the arrangements?"

Shocked, Kuchiki Ginryu still asked Kuchiki Sōjun for the Captain-Commander's opinion.

Given that the Captain-Commander had already arranged for the 10th Division Captain, Nagiso Sora, to go and provide support, it's clear that the Captain-Commander had already reacted and taken countermeasures immediately.

"The Captain-Commander said that all captains should immediately join the battle and capture them before they cause greater damage to Soul Society, such as Yoruichi Urahara Kisuke and his traitorous Shinigami."

If capture alive is not possible, killing on the spot is also permitted!

At the same time, the same words were also conveyed by Vice-Captain Seinosuke Yamada to Captain Retsu Unohana inside the Fourth Division's barracks.

Unohana Retsu simply countered with a casual question, "Yamada, what are the responsibilities of our Fourth Division?"

"To save lives and heal the wounded."

Seinosuke Yamada paused for a moment before answering.

"Then we should focus on post-battle rescue efforts."

Unohana Retsu remained kneeling on the mat, showing no intention of getting up.

This incident is strange in every aspect, from the timing and process to the outcome.

She didn't want to be used as a pawn.

Besides, if it were that person, they wouldn't have escalated the situation.

(End of this chapter)