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

Chapter 135, Section 133: The Prelude to the Final Battle in Osaka Prefecture
"Why are you here?"

After Higashino Shuichi removed the Musashi Kojiro-like artificial body he had been using as a disguise, Shiba Kaien, clutching his wound that hadn't yet healed due to Fullbring, said...

Judging from his tone alone, one couldn't tell how much hostility Shiba Kaien had towards Higashino Shuichi; there was even a hint of surprise.

At least that's what Shuichi Higashino thinks.

"We discovered some technology that had leaked from Soul Society in the human world, and we've been tracing it all the way here."

Higashino didn't mention Kyoraku Shunsui at all, because he didn't believe that Kyoraku Shunsui would admit to having privately contacted them, these so-called "traitors of Soul Society".

"Technology leaked from Soul Society? Is that really the case?"

I knew there was more to this than met the eye!

Shiba Kaien struggled to lean against the headboard and straighten his upper body as he spoke.

"But the humans we encounter in the real world shouldn't be the Grim Reaper, right?"
I noticed they never used Kido or Zanpakuto, yet despite their low spiritual pressure, they could unleash incredibly strange abilities.

Ayasegawa Yumichika stood behind Higashino Shuichi and asked.

“No,” Higashino Shuichi shook his head. “Those humans all call themselves Fullbringers, and the ability they use is also a kind of ability they call Fullbring. As far as I know, this ability can ignore the difference in spiritual pressure between them and us to a certain extent.”

Fullbring

Shiba Kaien vaguely felt he had heard of this somewhat unfamiliar yet familiar name before, but as he had not yet succeeded as the head of the Shiba family, he had not come into contact with more of the secrets of the Soul Society.

Or perhaps he himself hadn't cared about such things before, but if he could return safely this time, he felt he might need to learn more about them.

"Yes, it was precisely because of this situation that I sent a warning to your investigation team in advance, using the name of Yoruichi Shihōin, the former head of the Shihōin family."

"And I also need to apologize to Ikkaku and Yumichika. I did indeed use you two to help me test the abilities of those Fullbringers."

Higashino Shuichi turned around and bowed sincerely to Ayasegawa Yumichika and Madarame Ikkaku.

"What's this? It's nothing! I just want to ask you one thing: when are we going to have a normal match again?!"

Last time, and the time before that, I did lose, but I've come up with a great idea, and I definitely won't lose to you again this time!

Seeing Higashino Shuichi's sincere attitude, Madarame Ikkaku immediately patted his chest and said, while Ayasegawa Yumichika, who was standing next to him, also felt a greater liking for Higashino Shuichi.

It's hard to imagine that a Shinigami defined as a traitor by Soul Society not only didn't harm them, but also helped them without expecting anything in return.

The swordsmanship skills he and Madarame Ikkaku learned from Higashino Shuichi over the past two days were truly valuable and practical.

Not only that, but it was something that a Shinigami as powerful as Higashino Shuichi would humbly apologize to novices like them. This was something that Ayasegawa Yumichika would never have dared to imagine in Soul Society.

After all, in Ayasegawa Yumichika's eyes, the battles with those Fullbringers were simply part of their duty as Shinigami.

On the contrary, these Fullbringers should be considered allies by Higashino Shuichi and other "defected" Grim Reapers.

"So, Shuichi-kun, what have you found out? Is there a Shinigami named Yokosawa Tsuna among them?"

Unlike Yumichika Ayasegawa and other lower-ranking Shinigami, Kaien Shiba, as the next head of the Shiba family, like most of the other members of the Shiba family, did not believe from the beginning that Captain and Vice-Captain level Shinigami like Shuichi Higashino would betray Soul Society, and even less did he believe the conspiracy conceived by the Central 46 and supposedly orchestrated by Kisuke Urahara.

Therefore, although he was somewhat surprised by Higashino Shuichi's attitude at this time, it was still within the range of acceptance and understanding. So Shiba Kaien was more concerned about their mission objective this time.

As for what Higashino Hideaki said about the leak of Soul Society technology, he kept it in mind and planned to report it to the Captain-Commander in person after the investigation was completed and he returned to Soul Society.

“Yokozawa Tsuna?” Higashino Shuichi shook his head with slight regret. “I’m sorry, we haven’t been able to find any information about him.”

"Yeah."

Unable to get any information about Yokosawa Tsuna from Higashino Shuichi, Shiba Kaien gave a self-deprecating laugh. He realized that he might have been too greedy. Higashino Shuichi and the others were already a group of Shinigami abandoned by Soul Society, and he shouldn't have put the burden on them anymore.

"So what are your plans now, Haiyan-kun? It seems that your investigation team is now down to just the three of you Grim Reapers."

"Higashino Shuichi asked."

As soon as Higashino finished asking his question, Ayasegawa Yumichika also looked at Shiba Kaien on the bed.

Indeed, the problem with Shuichi Higashino is also the problem he is currently worried about.

The situation is clearly beyond the capabilities of the three remaining Shinigami. The best course of action is to abandon the mission immediately, return to Soul Society, and report the details of the situation.

However, Shiba Kaien did not think so. This was his first major mission since joining the 13th Division, and he did not want to go back in such a disgraceful manner.

"And what about you? What are your plans? Do you need our cooperation?"

"Kaiyan-kun," Higashino Shuichi frowned, feigning concern but secretly pleased, and said, "To be honest, given your current situation, I think it would be better if you returned to Soul Society as soon as possible."

"I'm sorry, Shuichi-kun, I'm not really clear about your current situation. I just guess that if you want to make any big moves, you'll definitely need to take off the disguise you're currently wearing, right?"

"With me here, I can cover for you, and if necessary, I can even hold off the Grim Reapers who are trying to hunt you down."

As the next head of the family, Shiba Kaien certainly has this much vision.

He knew the illegitimacy of Higashino Shuichi's Hollowfied Shinigami identities in the real world, and he also knew that his Shiba family had very little say within the current aristocratic group, so the possibility of clearing Higashino Shuichi and the others' names was extremely slim.

However, he believed he could manage to help Higashino Shuichi and his group temporarily stop a threat from Soul Society.

If Higashino Shuichi and the others are too shy to bring it up, then he will take the initiative to do so himself.

As expected, after hearing his straightforward reply, Higashino Shuichi fell into a brief silence, seemingly engaged in a complex internal struggle.

Shiba Kaien didn't urge him; he knew that Higashino Shuichi must be questioning the credibility of his promise at this moment.

He couldn't, and dared not, imagine the extent of the damage the previous events had inflicted on Higashino Shuichi and his fellow Shinigami. But Shiba Kaien believed he could prove to them through his actions that, at least within Soul Society, there were still people on their side. "Then please, Kaien-kun, we might need a few days."

In the end, it seems that Higashino Shuichi made a difficult decision in his heart.

"Don't worry, Shuichi-kun. I only hope that if you can find a Shinigami named Yokosawa Tsuna, please hand him over to us for disposal."

Shiba Kaien solemnly promised Higashino Shuichi.

"must!"

Higashino Shuichi also made his own promise.

Afterwards, Higashino Hideaki used the return trip to treat Shiba Kaien, Ayasegawa Yumichika, and Madarame Ikkaku before leaving the house that had been prepared specifically for Shiba Kaien and the others.

Because he also needs to send all the Fullbringers he has collected in the past two days back to that alternate dimension. After this incident is over, he will find some time to go to Soul Society and pack them up and send them to Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

To Higashino Shuichi's surprise and delight, when he returned to the alternate dimension in the basement, Kisaragi Shusuke was engaged in a fierce battle with the Baku-yōdō.

"I'm sorry, Shuichi-kun. I was the one who gave permission for Shusuke-kun to handle that Baku-Yao sword."

Standing next to Shuichi Higashino, Asayako Kabuto quietly apologized to him.

But little did Kabuto Sayaka know that Higashino Shuichi had been waiting for this day for an unknown amount of time, and heaven knows how Kisaragi Shusuke had finally come to his senses.

Over the past year, Higashino Shuichi had subtly hinted and suggested countless times to Kisaragi Shusuke, but the blockhead Shusuke just couldn't remember that Higashino Shuichi had a Baku sword he could use, and insisted on training his trashy Kido.

Higashino Shuichi was so angry at Kisaragi Shusuke that he almost vomited blood. If it weren't for the fact that his character was really not suitable for persuading Kisaragi Shusuke to come into contact with the Baku Yao sword, Higashino Shuichi would have wanted to shove the Baku Yao sword into Kisaragi Shusuke's body.

After all, others might not know, but Higashino Shuichi, as a transmigrator, was very clear that the Baku-yōdō Raihou was extremely compatible with Kisaragi Shusuke, and could even be said to be a Baku-yōdō that existed innately for Kisaragi Shusuke.

It's safe to say that there's virtually no risk in having Ruyue Xiuzhu wield the Baku Yao sword.

“You don’t need to apologize to me, Sayako. I believe you, just as you believe me. Since you agreed to let Shusuke try to master this Baku sword, then Shusuke himself must have this strong desire. This is his own choice. Although I don’t want to see this happen either, I support him.”

After saying that, Higashino Shuichi turned and left without looking back.

Mastering the Baku Yao Blade can only be achieved with the help of Kisaragi Shuu; as an outsider, Higashino Shuichi has no way to provide any assistance.

In contrast, there is now a more practical problem facing Shuichi Higashino.

That is, how to deal with the remaining Fullbringers in Osaka Prefecture.

Based on his investigation over the past few days using the identity of Musashi Kojiro, and the information he obtained from Shiba Kaien, Higashino Shuichi has basically determined that, apart from the seven Fullbringers he has already subdued, there should be four Fullbringers remaining in the entire Osaka Prefecture.

This included a mixed-race clergyman named Johnther Nosavich who had returned from abroad and had performed miracles of resurrection in front of the people of Osaka Prefecture.

A general named Sato Takeo, who was temporarily transferred from Tokyo to Osaka, has unknown abilities, but Higashino Hideichi has heard that this general once defeated tens of thousands of enemies single-handedly without being injured.

One of them was Yuki Seisui, who came to Osaka Prefecture with Johnsher Nosavic but was a ronin samurai who challenged all thirty-three dojos in Osaka Prefecture without a single defeat.
The last one was a Fullbringer who performed a fiery ascension in front of everyone, but this person was quite mysterious, and Higashino Shuichi was unable to find out his specific name.

"Then I'll definitely choose the last one, the most mysterious one, which is bound to be the strongest. This time, I'm determined to get my revenge!"

After hearing that Higashino Shuichi planned to launch a final assault on the Fullbringers in Osaka Prefecture, Kensei Rokusha immediately became incredibly excited and chose an opponent for himself.

As for Kensei Muguruma's choice, Shuichi Higashino had no objection.

Anyway, he never expected Kensei Muguruma to be able to defeat his opponent from the beginning; he just hoped that he wouldn't lose too quickly.

In fact, if it weren't for the fact that after dealing with the seven Fullbringers, Higashino Shuichi discovered that the remaining Fullbringers were all gathered around the Osaka Prefectural Central Church, he wouldn't have chosen to have Kensei Muguruma take action. Instead, he would have continued to slowly and secretly eliminate them on his own.

Now that the enemy has realized something is wrong and has begun to shrink their battle lines, Higashino Shuichi no longer intends to continue playing dirty tricks.

With only four Fullbringers, he estimated that with Shiba Kaien helping him delay Soul Society's reinforcements, he could go all out and, given more time, that should be enough.

This time, Higashino Shuichi is determined to defeat the Fullbringers in Osaka Prefecture; even Jesus couldn't save him!
As evening slowly approached, the people in the church finished their worship and prayers and left one after another. Higashino Shuichi then set up all the remaining spiritual pressure shielding barrier nodes that Urahara Kisuke had left for him near the central church.

Although Shiba Kaien provided a layer of assurance, Higashino Shuichi clearly wouldn't place all his hopes on others; it would be best if the Soul Society could remain unaware.

One of the reasons why Higashino Shuichi chose to do that was to allow the enemies to gather on their own so that they could be included in the barrier's range.

After all, Kisuke Urahara isn't powerful enough to create a fictional Karakura Town like he does in the future.

Encompassing the central church and a small surrounding area within the barrier is already roughly the limit that Higashino Shuichi can currently achieve.

"It's time for us to make a big splash, Shuichi!"

Standing at the edge of the barrier, Kensei Muguruma held his Zanpakuto in reverse, gazing at the giant cross atop the church, and said excitedly.

He had been cooped up in the real world for a long time, and the thought of being able to use his Grim Reaper powers without restraint made him feel hot all over.

Meanwhile, Shuichi Higashino, standing next to Kensei Muguruma in the form of Kojiro Musashi, was also looking towards the church.

Sometimes, actions speak louder than words.

He took a half step forward with his left foot, bent his body slightly forward, and placed his right hand on the hilt of the sword that was barely visible at his waist.

Slay him!

The slash, composed of the purest spiritual pressure, roared out and cleaved the enormous cross from the top of the church.

With a thunderous crash as the massive iron cross fell to the ground, the final battle of Osaka Prefecture officially began.

(End of this chapter)