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

Chapter 124, page 122. Alright, another one's been fooled~
"Lord Xiuyi, is this really alright?"

Inside the barracks of the 12th Division of the Gotei 13 in Seireitei, Yushima Oshu gazed at the former captain's rest room, now Mayuri Kurotsuchi's laboratory, which had been almost completely destroyed, and said with deep concern.

He originally thought that when Higashino Hideichi said he wanted to talk to Mayuri Kurotsuchi, it really was just a talk.

But I never expected that Higashino Shuichi's way of speaking would be so crude.

"Your captain said everything's fine, so why are you worrying about it?"

Higashino Shuichi stood aside, watching the Twelfth Division members rushing to the laboratory to rescue the lab, and said indifferently.

He can't leave Seireitei directly right now, otherwise even a fool would know he's involved in some kind of problem.

He had to wait here until Yushima Oshi's normal closing time.

In fact, Higashino Shuichi can wander around Seireitei whenever he wants, since he's currently wearing a fake body that looks completely different from his real self.

Aside from being a little uncomfortable, it wasn't much different from the one Kisuke Urahara made for him in the real world.

However, after thinking it over, Higashino Shuichi still didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble.

If this were seen by some unconventional people, it would be a troublesome matter.

"Lord Xiuyi, is it true that the captain will take me along in the upcoming research?"

Yu Shio scratched his head somewhat dejectedly.

Past experiences have shaped Yuu Shima's current contradictory psychology, which is both somewhat cautious and self-conscious, yet also intensely eager to show off her strength.

"When did I ever lie to you?

But Nie also told me that if I don't meet his requirements, he won't hesitate to fire me, even if it means giving me face.

Higashino Shuichi suddenly turned around.

Because he saw someone he least wanted to see.

"Captain Unohana? Why did you come in person? Where is Seinosuke Yamada?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi stood outside the mostly abandoned laboratory and saw the gentle woman wearing the captain's haori. He asked her with some curiosity.

As far as he knew, Retsu Unohana rarely took the initiative to handle such emergencies; she usually left them to her vice-captain.

It used to be Higashino Shuichi, but later it became Yamada Seinosuke.

"I was just buying something nearby when I heard about the accident you had, Captain Negi, so I came straight over to check on you."

Unohana Retsu turned back and smiled.

She had just seen a strange man. Strangely, even though it should have been the first time they had met, she had an unusual feeling of familiarity with him.

"I'm so sorry, Captain Unohana. This incident was caused by the failure of my experiment. There were no casualties."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi said, watching Retsu Unohana approach the laboratory ruins step by step.

Unohana Retsu didn't answer, but silently walked to a ruined wall, reached out and touched it, feeling its texture.

Then he withdrew his hand and looked down into the empty underground space.

"Is Captain Nie very skilled in swordsmanship?"

Unohana Retsu suddenly asked in a low voice.

"I'm only good at research."

Mayuri Kurotsuchi, not understanding, replied normally.

Then he saw Retsu Unohana smile. The latter looked up and gazed at the spot where the strange man who had seemed somewhat familiar had been standing. The place was now deserted.

Outside Rukongai, fortunately, news of what happened inside the 12th Division's barracks hadn't spread yet, and Mayuri Kurotsuchi hadn't reported it to the Central 46. Therefore, Higashino Nyudo, who was in charge of guarding the south gate, was unaware that such a serious incident had occurred inside Seireitei. Considering that Yushima Osh and Higashino Shuichi were practically "acquaintances," he didn't make things difficult for them and quickly let them pass.

"Lord Shuichi, why are we in such a hurry to leave? Once word gets out about what happened in the Captain's lab, that Hikari Nyudou will definitely notice something's wrong and report us to higher authorities."

Yujima Osho followed Higashino Shuichi, slightly out of breath. He couldn't understand why Higashino Shuichi had suddenly asked him to leave Seireitei immediately.

"There are no so many whys. You'll be fine. Just stick to the same story I told you to tell. Your captain will speak up for you!"

At this moment, Higashino Shuichi was already sweating profusely.

As they walked, they used the signal device developed by Kisuke Urahara based on the principle of the Hell Butterfly to send a departure signal.

This would allow Kisuke Urahara to set up a portal for himself in the human world, so that he could leave Soul Society on time at the designated location.

Unfortunately, Kisuke Urahara has only been away from Soul Society for a short time, and many powerful and convenient gadgets have yet to be invented in the future.

As for why Higashino Shuichi ran away, is that even a question?
When Higashino Shuichi saw Unohana Retsu, he disregarded everything and went straight to the ruins where a corner had been chipped away by the aftershock of the attack he had used to sever Mayuri Kurotsuchi's golden Ashisogi Jizo in the underground laboratory.

Higashino Shuichi knew he was in trouble.

Regarding Fuzan, if we were to ask who in the entire Soul Society understands it best, Shuichi Higashino would dare to say that Retsu Unohana is second to none.

Even Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, who developed this move, might not understand it as well as Unohana Retsu.

Because Unohana Retsu was defeated by this very move from Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

Those who understand you better than you understand yourself are your rivals.

Especially those opponents he had defeated before, who were even more formidable.

Then count again, now in the entire Soul Society, including the defected Shinigami, apart from Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, Unohana Retsu, only Higashino Shuichi knows this move.

Coupled with the meaningful look Unohana Retsu gave him as soon as she entered the 12th Division barracks, Higashino Shuichi, unless he was an idiot, knew he should run away.

"So, Lord Shuichi, are you leaving?"

As Yushima Ouka watched Higashino Shuichi head in a different direction instead of towards his home, a sense of understanding dawned on her, but for some inexplicable reason, a feeling of reluctance arose within her.

Although he and Higashino Shuichi only spent less than half a year together, those six months were the six months in which he felt the most care and the six months in which he felt the most valued.

"Yes, my body has recovered, and I've talked with Mayuri Kurotsuchi. It's time to return to the human world."

Higashino nodded, without denying it.

He did indeed spend a bit too much time in Soul Society this time.

Then there was silence the whole way.

Even though Higashino Shuichi had said that Yujima Ouko didn't need to follow him anymore, the latter still followed him all the way to the place where Higashino Shuichi planned to leave Soul Society.

panting.

"Shuichi, sir, may I go to the mortal world with you?"

Looking at Higashino Shuichi's back in front of him, Yujima Oshu suddenly had a thought he had never had before, and without even thinking about it, he said it out loud.

"You want to come to the mortal world with me?"

Higashino Shuichi was stunned when he heard what Yujima Oshu said.

Wasn't this guy always determined to make those Grim Reapers who looked down on him in the past slap him in the face?

Now that Higashino Shuichi has laid a solid foundation for him and paved the way for his future, this guy actually wants to abandon his responsibilities and run away with him?
No, absolutely not! That's not how the script was written!
You, Ou Shima, should honestly study the modification of souls in Soul Society. If possible, you could also consider mastering the Dangai. If you become proficient enough in the future, it wouldn't be impossible to establish it as a second home.

What's with you following me to the real world now?!

Don't you think I have enough burdens around me?

Higashino decided to draw a... no, a vision of a bright future for Yushima Osh. "Osh, do you know? I've always admired your talent. The reason I wanted you to stay with Mayuri Kurotsuchi was twofold: first, I wanted you to accumulate some research experience, and second, I wanted you to experience some growth on your own."

No rainbow without wind and rain.
Think about it, Osh, as the Grim Reaper, I can't stay in the mortal world forever. One day, I will come back.

And I hope that when the time comes, you can be the captain, stand by my side, and become my right-hand man, instead of always following me around as a child who never grows up.

Do you understand?

At that moment, Higashino Shuichi was facing away from the sun, but when Yujima Oshu looked up, he felt that Shuichi was as dazzling as the sun.

So, I don't realize I hold such a high place in Xiuyi's heart.

So, it turns out that Lord Shuichi has such high expectations for me?
Oh, Oh, how could you betray Lord Shuichi's kindness and care?!
Shuichi has already laid such a solid foundation for you and paved the way for your future. All you have to do is follow this path and you can stand behind Shuichi. Yet you still want more.
"I'm sorry, Lord Shuichi, I was wrong."

Yu Shio lowered his head in shame. At that moment, he really wanted to slap himself hard.

But he didn't dare, only daring to secretly glance upwards, wanting to see if Lord Xiuyi was disappointed in his performance.

But what he saw was that Hideaki squatted down and gently stroked his head with a large hand.

“No, you’re not wrong, Osh. You’ve just gone in the wrong direction. There are many ways to follow me, not necessarily by my side.”

"But if I don't stay by your side, Lord Hideaki, how can I follow you?"

Yujima Oshu was puzzled.

"Silly child, follow Mayuri Kurotsuchi to study soul modification~ and Dangai, Fullbring, and many more techniques~"
Osh, I'm not omnipotent, which is why I'm willing to take such a big risk to come back to Soul Society to find Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

I need help, and you
Would you be willing to help me?

"It was so gentle," said Higashino Shuichi, his voice as soft as a gentle breeze and drizzling rain.

It nourishes things silently and gently.

It easily pried open the boy's heart, and then...
Weld it securely shut!

"I am willing!"

At that moment, Yujima Oshu uttered those three words without any hesitation.

Just then, the long-awaited portal behind Higashino Shuichi opened.

Yu Shimao knew that it was time for her to part ways with Lord Shuichi.

"Lord Shuichi, please believe me, I will definitely work hard!"

Yushima Ouka stood up from the ground, wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes with one hand, and made a strong promise to Higashino Shuichi.

Shuichi Higashino nodded in satisfaction. "I believe you, Ou Shi!"

Then, Higashino Shuichi turned around, preparing to step into the portal.

After that, there is no more.

Because the door was cracked.

Literally, it cracked.

"Since you're already here, aren't you really planning to visit me?"

Behind the gate, a woman in a white kimono, holding a Zanpakuto, spoke with a gentle smile.

It was as if what she had just chopped off was just a thin piece of paper.

"Captain Unohana, why bother?"

Higashino Shuichi smiled awkwardly.

Since Retsu Unohana had come knocking on his door like this, he naturally couldn't pretend he knew nothing anymore. Otherwise, it would not only be a mockery of his intelligence, but also an insult to Retsu Unohana.

As for why Higashino Shuichi only realized that Unohana Retsu was right in front of him, it was simply because he forgot that he was wearing a fake body disguised as a Gigai. This thing was great in every way, except for one thing: it completely isolated spiritual particles.

Even a Shinigami of Higashino Shuichi's level wouldn't be able to sense even the slightest fluctuation of spiritual pressure outside.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for Shuichi Higashino to only notice Retsu Unohana's presence after she drew her sword and severed the Transcendental Gate.

"Lord Shuichi, run!"

However, Higashino Shuichi did not expect that Yujima Osh's reaction would be even more intense than his. Not only did she charge directly at Unohana Retsu, but she also released her Zanpakuto in the process.

"Roll around, Mo Yueyun!"

"Baifu!"

Of course, Higashino Shuichi couldn't really let Yujima Osh rush up like that. He directly used Shunpo to get to Yujima Osh's side, pressed down with one hand, and instantly removed Yujima Osh's spiritual pressure and consciousness.

"Show a great person"

Before losing consciousness, Yujima Ouko looked at Higashino Shuichi, who had come to stop him, with a puzzled expression.

Higashino only comforted him with three words.

"give it to me."

After witnessing this scene, Retsu Unohana simply smiled and made no comment. "I think I've said that before, Shuichi, back when you were still my vice-captain."

I can allow you to disappear with me, but only if you surprise me every time you come back.

This time, you're being a little disobedient~

Higashino Shuichi placed Yushima Ouka on the ground, then removed the artificial body armor from his body, revealing his original appearance, before giving a helpless smile.
"Captain, strictly speaking, I didn't exactly disappear this time, did I? I was forced to flee to the real world. I didn't even have time to deal with the etherealization problem within me, so how could I have improved?"

"What about Xu?"

"Hmm, I've got it under control."

"That's great, come on~"

Unohana Retsu assumed a fighting stance, her terrifying aura rising steadily.

"Etc., etc!"

Higashino Shuichi had a terrible headache.

Suddenly, he thought that Kenpachi Zaraki, that simpleton, was actually quite nice; at least he wasn't as troublesome as Retsu Unohana.

"how?"

Unohana Retsu's eyes darkened.

"This place isn't good, let's go somewhere else?"

Left with no other choice, Higashino Shuichi could only use Hollowfication, then quickly opened the Black Hole and headed to Hueco Mundo from within.

There's no way around it. If he were to fight Retsu Unohana in Soul Society, the spiritual pressure shield that Kisuke Urahara has created wouldn't be able to withstand him given his current strength.

When he comes out after the game and finds himself surrounded by captains, with Yamamoto in the middle, he'll really have to take his hands off the keyboard and type "gg".

The underground dungeon of the Central 46th Chamber is a good place, but judging from Unohana Retsu's impatient manner, it's clearly not the kind of place where he can wait for an application and then secretly take Higashino Shuu there.

Furthermore, with Kisuke Urahara's only Transcendental Gate now severed, Shuichi Higashino realized that Hueco Mundo was the only place that could satisfy their combat needs.

Seeing that Shuichi Higashino had activated Hollowfication and opened the Black Chamber, Retsu Unohana had an "I knew it" expression on her face, and then decisively followed closely behind, heading towards Hueco Mundo.

(End of this chapter)