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

Chapter 129, Section 127: What if it's a trap?

In the present world, on a muddy road, a creaking horse-drawn carriage slowly makes its way towards Osaka Prefecture.

"Ugh~"

The window opened, a head popped out, and Kensei Rokusha was the first to surrender.

"Gluck cluck~"

Inside the carriage, the two women were laughing hysterically.

"You're such a wimp, Sixth Cart Captain!" Matsumoto Rangiku laughed, clutching her chest.

"Actually, I think it would be more comfortable for Kensei-kun to run along with our carriage."

Kabuto Sayaka lightly covered her mouth with one hand and suggested.

"Impossible! I, Kensei Rokkaku, would rather vomit to death in this car than get off and run a single step! Ugh~"

Kensei Rokusha, his face ashen, spat out another mouthful, though nothing came out.

"Sir Xiuichi?"

Satomi Nagasawa, who was sitting on the same side as Asayako Kabuto and the others, watched as Hideaki Higashino turned his head and smiled disdainfully after reading the text message sent by Kisuke Urahara, and asked curiously.

"I knew it. Kyoraku Shunsui made such a big fuss about an investigation. His plan was exactly what I expected: to stir up trouble and alert the enemy."

With a flick of his wrists, Higashino Shuichi turned the message that Urahara Kisuke had entrusted to the letter into powder under the slight spiritual pressure he exerted.

"Stirring up the enemy? Who does the Kyoto band leader want to scare? The knife thief who has temporarily fled to Osaka Prefecture?"

Does he have other tricks up his sleeve?

After listening, Masayako Kabuto asked in confusion.

"Where else do they have a backup plan? We are the ones. They say they want us to protect them, but actually they want us to help them catch that thief who ran away after hearing the news before Shiba Kaien and his investigation team arrive."

The portraits have all been prepared for us.

As Higashino Hideichi spoke, he presented a scroll of portraits to everyone, which contained all the information about the knife thief.

Name: Yokosawa Tsuna. He has long purple hair, a star pendant on his right ear, and a claw-shaped scar on his left cheek. He is male, his appearance has faded, and he is slightly hunchbacked. He was formerly the vice-captain of the Third Division. His Zanpakuto is named Nikuguramaru. His Shikai ability is to enlarge a part of his body, thereby gaining several times his original strength.

It's a very simple and straightforward ability, and it easily reminds Higashino Shuichi of a certain ability called the Human Bomber.

And while things were fine at first, when he saw that this guy was the former vice-captain of the Third Division, Higashino Shuichi couldn't hold back anymore.

Why would Gin Ichimaru choose this guy to be the vice-captain?

Is it that Gin Ichimaru's sword can no longer cut, or is there no one left in the Third Division?
Moreover, can Gin Ichimaru, the captain of the Third Division and a traitor in the Third Division, really be so easily fooled by being a newcomer who doesn't know much and is too young, without having to personally pursue him?

It can only be said that Soul Society is too lenient towards geniuses.

"This thing is so ugly!"

Upon seeing the portrait, Matsumoto Rangiku gave the most normal reaction.

"really."

Satomi Nagasawa nodded in agreement.

In her heart she thought, "As expected, Kisaragi Shusuke is one of the best-looking ones in Bleach."

"Shuichi-kun, you should close this scroll."

Even Masayako Kabuto couldn't bear to look away and said softly.

No, did the three of you place your observation points in the wrong places?

Higashino Shuichi originally thought that the three people opposite him would definitely have a discussion about Yokosawa Tsuna's Zanpakuto ability and his original identity. Higashino Shuichi had even prepared his answers in his mind. But as soon as he opened his mouth, he dismissed the three people in one go.

Okay, okay, you're all just attracted to good looks, aren't you?

Higashino Shuichi silently put the scroll away.

Indeed, in the world of Bleach, where handsome men abound, those who are as ugly as Yokosawa Tsuna are extremely rare.

"Anyway, according to Kyoraku Shunsui, the Soul Society should have just started arranging the selection of the investigation team. Its main members are composed of members from each division, plus the vice-captain of the 13th Division, Inada Okaji, and the third seat, Shiba Kaien."

Before they set off, the Shinigami of the 12th Division will give them a temporary training session on the use of artificial bodies.

"That's what I'm saying," Higashino Shuichi explained.

"Does the use of prosthetic bodies require training?"

Matsumoto Rangiku said with some surprise.

She felt that a prosthetic body was just something you put on, so why would you need training?

"Standard procedure, to prevent ordinary Shinigami from making foolish mistakes such as forgetting to remove their cybernetic bodies during battle."

"Hideichi Higashino explained. After all, this isn't like the future. At this point in time, artificial bodies are a novelty for most Shinigami; they've never heard of them before."

"So, conservatively speaking, the Shinigami from Soul Society should arrive in about two more days. Our mission is to capture Yokosawa Tsuna, who is trying to escape, within these two days, and then find a way to hand him over to Shiba Kaien and his group."

Higashino Shuichi declined to comment on Kyoraku Shunsui's arrangement.

All I can say is that the starting point was good, and it would have been the best outcome if the matter had been resolved before Shiba Kaien set off.

But the problem is that all of this is based on the premise that Yokosawa Tsuna can run away.

What if this guy doesn't run away?

What if Osaka Prefecture is a trap set by the enemy?

Higashino Shuichi carefully considered the information he had obtained from Mayuri Kurotsuchi regarding the provision of information on spirit remains. Although it was indeed only within the last year that the Tsuna Yayo family ordered the transfer of such information, some research data had already begun to be transferred out gradually two years ago when Mayuri Kurotsuchi took office. This included some of the products that Mayuri Kurotsuchi himself had researched.

Two years is not a long time, but it is not short either. If some things had been prepared at an earlier point, then with enough information, it is indeed possible to produce some results in two years.

Chunshui, have you ever considered that this might be a carefully orchestrated scheme by someone else?
Is the purpose to test the current results?
Higashino Shuichi thought to himself, not knowing if Kyoraku Shunsui could think of this, but Higashino Shuichi felt that most likely he couldn't, because Kyoraku Shunsui, being in the Soul Society, could see things far less clearly than Higashino Shuichi.

Higashino Shuichi had no doubt that Kyoraku Shunsui was still reeling from the incident two years ago and certainly didn't realize how serious the matter was.

Otherwise, even if Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro had a hundred times the courage, they wouldn't dare push Shiba Kaien into this situation.

However, thanks to Mayuri Kurotsuchi's words earlier, Higashino Shuichi remembered the man he had almost forgotten from the past, and also remembered the words that man had said when he left that day.

"If you can't make it in the East Sub-Bureau, why not come and check out our West Sub-Bureau? I have high hopes for you!"

It was as if he already knew his current situation back then.

If there was a plan at that time, or even earlier, then now it is indeed time for the first flower to bloom.

"Isn't that easy? Just go to the very center of Osaka Castle, use a 'sweeping toe chase' technique, and you'll find that guy in no time!"

Outside the carriage, Kensei Rokusha ran alongside and spoke.

"Didn't you say that you'd be considered as such today?"

Higashino Shuichi suppressed a laugh and said, but was interrupted by Mukkaro Kensei before he could finish.

"Hey, Shuichi, you have no idea how comfortable it is to run in the real world. I couldn't stop after running for a bit. Why don't you come out and try it?"

"Forget it, you can just run slowly by yourself. It's unbelievable that you would think of using a toe-slapping technique to chase a sparrow in the center of Osaka Castle. We don't even know who the enemies are in Osaka Prefecture or what their abilities are. If we use Kido so recklessly, we might not even know how we died!"

Higashino Shuichi rolled his eyes at Rokusha Kensei, then ruthlessly closed the carriage door to prevent mud kicked up by Rokusha Kensei from splashing in.

Actually, if this were Soul Society, where you'd be facing Shinigami or Hollows, then Kensei's method would indeed be the simplest and most effective.

Unfortunately, this is the real world. The enemies that Higashino Shuichi and his friends will face next are likely to be Fullbringers. A lot of those guys play with rule-based abilities, and they don't even care about spiritual pressure; they're pure idealists.

Even with his immense spiritual pressure, Higashino Shuichi still had to be careful not to be caught off guard by these people.

This is precisely the fundamental reason why Shuichi Higashino so desperately wanted to master Fullbring.

Time slowly moved forward, and soon it was noon.

Just as Kensei Rokusha was exhausted and sprawled on the roof of the carriage like a dog, Shuichi Higashino and his group finally arrived at Osaka Castle at this time.

There are no towering city walls on the outermost edge; they are just some small fences that you can easily jump over.

"Urahara Trading Company?"

Kisaragi Shusuke, who was driving the carriage, handed his identification to the guard for inspection. This was a trading company registered by Urahara Kisuke.

To be honest, even Higashino Shuichi had to admire him. He really didn't know whether to say that Urahara Kisuke was bold or that the Shinigami in Soul Society were blind. Did those Shinigami who occasionally came to the human world to stroll around really not feel anything when they saw the name Urahara Trading Company?
"Yes, the people in the car are our company's shareholders."

After more than a year of hard work in catching up on knowledge, Kisaragi Shusuke now has a basic understanding of the real world.

"Look! A big shot has recently come to the city, and everyone entering the city must undergo strict screening."

As the two guards talked, they approached the carriage. Ignoring the exhausted Kensei Rokusha on the roof, they opened the door and were instantly captivated by the beauty of the three women inside, their mouths watering.

"Ahem, guard, are you done with the check?"

It wasn't until one of the guards' saliva dripped onto the ground that Higashino Shuichi coughed twice to remind him.

"Alright, everything's fine now, you can go in."

Fortunately, the two guards weren't brazen enough to openly rob people right there; otherwise, Higashino Shuichi would have really had to consider finding another way to enter the city.

As the creaking of the carriage resumed, Ruyue Xiuzhu drove it into the city, while one of the two guards at the gate exchanged a glance with his companion before quietly walking into the city.

Just a month ago, several distinguished officials suddenly arrived in Osaka Castle, one of whom had a particular fondness for beautiful women.

But that's not the point. The point is that this lord only likes to play with a beautiful woman once, and after he's done, he'll casually give her away to someone else. Therefore, most of the guards in the city have reached a consensus that if they find a beautiful woman when they enter the city, they should report it to this lord immediately.

Today is no exception.

(End of this chapter)