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

Chapter 150, Section 148: Don't you want to become the Lord of Hueco Mundo?

Ultimately, after Higashino Shuichi persuaded them with reason, Aizen did not bring himself to kill the Kurosaki couple.

He even abandoned the idea of ​​continuing to collect information about Quincy in the mortal world.

This time, Higashino Shuichi revealed information about the future Quincy Perfect Body.

In short, the Quincy remaining in the human world today are very different from those Quincy hiding in the shadows of Soul Society in how they use their power.

It's practically impossible for Aizen to develop the ability to deal with Yhwach by studying these Quincy in the modern world.

However, Aizen wasn't interested in going to the Shadow World to cause trouble for the Quincy of the Wandenreich right now.

Because the Wandenreich is different from the real world. In the real world, Aizen can use Hollows to gather intelligence, but the Wandenreich is a purely human world. If a Hollow or a Shinigami appears, even a fool would know that there is a problem with the existence of the Wandenreich.

Aizen didn't want the Quincy of the Wandenreich to know that he had been exposed, because if they did, Yhwach would undoubtedly have less fun once he regained his consciousness.

Therefore, in the end, Aizen left with the Arrancar that had collected some information about the Quincy abilities of the present world, leaving behind the severely injured Kurosaki couple.

"Takuya, did you see that? That's a Hollow, our enemy as Quincy. In the future, if you ever encounter a Hollow with its mask shattered again, promise me you'll run away as fast as you can!"

After seeing Higashino Shuichi come over to treat them, Kurosaki Mai reminded him.

He's such a pushover.
Higashino Shuichi did not reply. Instead, he withdrew his consciousness from Kabuto Takuya and gave the low-intelligence AI Kabuto Takuya the order to treat the Kurosaki couple and protect them.

There were no false threats, just a simple rescue, so there was no need for Higashino Shuichi to personally intervene.

Higashino Shuichi didn't know if this kind of good personality was a tradition of the Kurosaki family, just like the Shiba family, so that was the reason why the two families eventually came together.

However, thanks to the dedicated teaching of Yuki Kurosaki and Mai Kurosaki, Shuichi Higashino's Quincy clone has made rapid progress in strength. Apart from being constrained by his own spiritual pressure, which greatly restricts his manipulation of spiritual particles, Shuichi Higashino can almost consider this Takuya Kabuto as a qualified Quincy.

This is something that Shuichi Higashino did not anticipate when he created the fictional character Takuya Kabuto.

He originally thought it would take him at least ten or even several decades to fully master the Quincy abilities.

Looking back now, it seems that my idea of ​​creating Takuya Kabuto using Yhwach's body as a fantasy template was actually a lucky accident.

But this brings up a new problem: should Shuichi Higashino now take back Takuya Kabuto's body?
After all, according to Higashino Shuichi's previous analysis, as long as his Quincy power reaches a certain level, after returning to his body, the scene of mutual destruction should not reappear. This new Quincy power should be like the Hollow power that Higashino Shuichi obtained before, settling in a corner of Higashino Shuichi's body.

However, Higashino Shuichi quickly dismissed the idea.

Because it's easy to come back, but it will be difficult to separate the Quincy power from one's body again.

The power of Quincy is fundamentally different from the power of Shinigami and Hollows. If Shuichi Higashino wants to further increase the upper limit of his Quincy abilities in the future, the only way is to fuse him with the Soul King fragment.

Once the Quincy's power returns to his body, to which power will the fragments of the Soul King's body that have merged into his body belong?
Higashino Shuichi is unsure, but it's highly likely that it's due to the overwhelming power of the Grim Reaper within him.

This is actually a waste of resources.

After all, when he first obtained the Soul King's fingernail fragment, Higashino Shuichi already knew that the Soul King's body fragment did not directly increase the Shinigami's spiritual pressure limit, but rather it was equivalent to opening up a completely new track outside the body.

Now that Higashino Shuichi has resolved his spiritual pressure limit due to his Hollowfication, the Soul King's body fragments only have one meaning for him: to acquire new abilities.

The spiritual pressure boost it provides has virtually no effect on Shuichi Higashino's Shinigami powers.

And what difference does it make to Higashino Shuichi which power he places that new ability in?

Since it's all his own power, he can call upon it whenever Higashino Shuichi needs it.

Therefore, for Shuichi Higashino, everything has now returned to the same old problem from decades ago.

He needs to fuse his Quincy body with the new Soul King body fragment as soon as possible, so that he can regain the Quincy power and thus raise his strength to a new level.

However, within the Soul Society now, besides the Quincy in the Wandenreich, who else possesses fragments of a Soul King's body?

Most of the current Fullbringers have fled to the territory controlled by the Western Frontier Bureau.

The question had barely crossed Higashino Shuichi's mind when a frail figure appeared in his head.

Jushiro Ukitake.
This man's body contains the right arm of the Spirit King, a power that holds the authority to stagnate and cease.

However, he was, after all, the captain of the 13th Division of the Gotei 13, and personally, Higashino Hide had a fairly good impression of Ukitake Jushiro.

Or perhaps I could secretly enter the Invisible Empire myself? It seems there are a great many Spirit King body parts to choose from there.
Just as Higashino Shuichi was pondering which part of the Soul King's body he should acquire next, he received a rare contact request from Tsunayoshi Tokinada.

Higashino Shuichi did not refuse Tsunayoshi Tokinada's request to meet.

"I thought you'd forgotten about me. It's been over a month since I became the Great Sword Hunter, and this seems to be the first time you've contacted me?"

Compared to his cautiousness during their first meeting, Higashino Shuichi seemed much more relaxed this time, even making some teasing remarks.

This is somewhat out of character for Shuichi Higashino, but it was actually something he did on purpose.

Compared to the bosses that Higashino Shuichi has worked for before and now, Tsunayoshi Tokinada only has ambition that can match those people. In terms of strength, Tsunayoshi Tokinada only has the advantage of the noble status of the Tsunayoshi family.

Before obtaining the Nine Heavens Mirror Valley, a family heirloom of the Tsunayo family, Tsunayo Shichinada possessed immense spiritual pressure but had no use for it. Even if he were to face Higashino Shuichi now, Higashino Shuichi would probably be able to easily defeat Tsunayo Shichinada with one hand.

Therefore, Higashino Shuichi felt that he should be more assertive in front of Tsunayoshi Tokinada, so as to conform to the apparent power imbalance between the two.

After all, Higashino Shuichi, the Great Sword Hunter, was only nominally responsible to all the nobles; in reality, he only had to obey the orders of Tsunayashiro Shinbara, the head of the Tsunayashiro family.

Given that no one knows what astonishing things Tsunayoshi Tokinada will do in the future, Higashino Shuichi should have a certain amount of arrogance towards Tsunayoshi Tokinada, who is the last in line of the branch family.

And Tsunayoshi Tokinada indeed had no dissatisfaction with Higashino Shuichi's attitude. In Tsunayoshi Tokinada's eyes, this was the attitude that someone like Higashino Shuichi should have.

The humility that Higashino Shuichi showed in front of those foolish Grim Reapers was nothing but hypocrisy. Only in front of him was Higashino Shuichi truly authentic. What does this mean?
This shows that Higashino Shuichi has completely trusted him!
"I saw your attitude and actions towards the Shinigami of the Gotei 13 a while ago. Excellent. It's clear that you are very aware of your current position in the eyes of those nobles."

It's clear that Tsunayoshi Tokinada is still somewhat unfamiliar with and lacks confidence in recruiting a Shinigami like Higashino Shuichi, who possesses power far beyond his control. Otherwise, he wouldn't have started their second meeting with a standard business-like exchange of compliments.

"I won't go into the flattery. As for the relationship between Tsuna and Tokinada, I think you know it better than I do."

I chose to collaborate with you because I was interested in the wonderful future you described to me. Otherwise, from any perspective, Tsunayoshiro Kanbara would have been a more suitable candidate than you.

If you've called me over, you'd better have something substantial to say.

Higashino Shuichi interrupted Tsunayoshi Tokina without any politeness, showing no concern that the latter would feel any dissatisfaction towards him.

Because Higashino Shuichi knew that for a pervert like Tsunayoshi Tokinada, the stronger one was, the more it demonstrated one's value.

Sure enough, Tsunayoshi Tokina, sitting opposite Higashino Shuichi, narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with nothing but admiration for Higashino Shuichi in this state.
"Alright, just like we said at the beginning, Shuichi-kun, you now have the status to rival the Gotei 13, and your performance at the captains' meeting that day was indeed quite impressive. But that's not enough, because you're alone, and you're facing an entire Gotei 13 of Shinigami!" "I've also noticed this problem, but there really isn't a better solution right now. You should know the reason, but judging from your expression, it seems you do?"

Higashino Shuichi frowned slightly and looked at Tsunayoshi Tokinada to ask.

Higashino Shuichi has not yet told anyone other than Mayuri Kurotsuchi and Oshu Yushima about his plan to recruit traitorous Grim Reapers. Higashino Shuichi believes that the surveillance methods of the video hall would not be able to affect the underground laboratory that Mayuri Kurotsuchi has carefully set up.

Therefore, theoretically, it should be impossible for Tsunayoshi Tokinada to know about his plans.

"Of course, don't underestimate the Tsuna Yayo family's Reception Hall. In addition to being able to see most of the Soul Society, it also displays images of parts of the Human World and Hueco Mundo!"

Tsunayoshi Tokinada showed off the effects of the video room in front of Higashino Shuichi, clearly trying to increase his importance in Higashino Shuichi's heart.

Unfortunately, his approach was destined to be futile. For a transmigrator like Higashino Shuichi, Tsunayoshi Tokinada could only receive permanent negative points. If it weren't for the fact that taking matters into one's own hands would inevitably bring unnecessary trouble, and that Tsunayoshi Tokinada posed no real threat to him at the moment, Higashino Shuichi might have considered ending this freak's life himself.

"So? What do you want to express?"

Higashino Shuichi then asked another question.

"There are some things you might not know because you've been away from Soul Society for too long, Shuichi-kun. Among the many Hollows, there is one with a very special form. I wonder if you still remember it?"

"You mean the Hollow that attacked the Noble Hunting Tournament and caused significant damage to Soul Society, the kind we later named Arrancar?"

Higashino Shuichi pretended to recall something and said.

"That's right, it's an Arrancar. If I remember correctly, Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's assessment of the Arrancar was that they were special Hollows whose strength was comparable to, or even surpassed, that of ordinary captains. As a result, the Gotei 13 issued a new decree after that incident, stipulating that if any Shinigami encounters a special Hollow of this kind in the future, they must immediately retreat and warn nearby Shinigami if their strength has not reached the level of a captain."

Even a captain-level Grim Reaper shouldn't rashly engage in battle alone; it's best to wait for the other captains to arrive and provide support before launching a coordinated attack.

"I know everything you're saying, but what does that have to do with me right now?"

Higashino Shuichi could vaguely sense Tsunayoshi Tokinada's thoughts, but he was still somewhat unsure, because it was simply too audacious.

"Hehe. You know what, Shuichi-kun? The Tsuna-Yayo family has a treasure trove like the Echo Hall, but they don't know how to use it at all. Only I have discovered its great potential. For example, in the past ten years or so, I have discovered out of boredom that the number of Arrancar in Hueco Mundo is increasing at an astonishing rate. Can you imagine that?"
In less than twenty years, I have seen no fewer than a hundred different Broken Faces through the limited footage in the video hall.
"And if each of these Arrancar is, as Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni said, possessed strength far exceeding that of ordinary Captain-level Shinigami..."

A strange, indescribable smile appeared on Tsunayoshi Tokina's face.

He placed both hands on the table and leaned forward towards Higashino Shuichi.

Through the corner of his eye, Higashino Shuichi could also see Tsunayoshi Tokina's heaving chest.

It's clear how excited Tsunayoshi Tokina was after saying those words.

"How is this possible? How could so many Arrancars suddenly appear in Hueco Mundo? If that's the case, what would happen if they launched an attack on our Soul Society?"

Of course, Higashino Shuichi knew exactly what the situation was like. Every single one of those Arrancars, ninety-nine percent of them, were failed creations made by Aizen using the incomplete Hogyoku. Let alone surpassing the level of an ordinary captain, most of them, apart from the current Espada, were lucky to even have the strength of a vice-captain.

However, Higashino Shuichi has always been a good person, and his favorite thing is to cooperate with other people's performances.

He even widened his eyes to do so.

Tsunayoshi Tokinada was very satisfied with Higashino Shuichi's reaction; he enjoyed the thrill of others being shocked by him.
"But you know, for some reason, these Arrancars have been very low-key since their birth. They rarely attack Soul Society, let alone the human world. Most of the Hollows that attack Soul Society and the human world are still those Hollows in their normal forms. And what does that mean, Shuichi? Do you know?"

Tsunayoshi Tokinada thoroughly enjoyed the thrill of this reversal of status. He smiled and looked arrogantly at Higashino Shuichi across from him, hoping to see the bewildered look on the latter's face.

As expected, a look of confusion appeared on Higashino Shuichi's face. "What does this mean?"

When Higashino Shuichi uttered those words, Tsunayoshi Tokinada knew that he was about to leave a profound and memorable mark on Higashino Shuichi's young heart.
"This means that these Arrancars are different from the Hollows of the past who only thought with the most basic beastly mentality. They also have their own logic and their behavior can be controlled!"
And if behavior can be controlled, what does that mean? I probably don't need to explain it to you again, right?

"Hiss!" Higashino Shuichi gasped dramatically. "You don't mean you want me to capture those Arrancar from Hueco Mundo and bring them back to be my Sword Hunters, do you? That's way too outrageous! I bet even Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, let alone the head of your Tsunayoshiro family, Tsunayoshiro Kanbara, wouldn't agree to that!"

"hehe."

Gang Miyoshida smiled dismissively.

This is indeed the difference in perspective. Higashino Shuichi is still a Shinigami after all. Even though he has been Hollowfied, after mastering Hollowfication, Higashino Shuichi's mind has returned to the Shinigami way.

For Tokisada Tsunayoshiro, what is the difference between humans, Shinigami, and Hollows?

They are no different!
Knowing the history of Soul Society, he knew that in the most primitive world, humans, Shinigami, and Hollows originally lived in the same world. It was the Soul King who, by his own power, separated the three into three worlds!

"I never said you wanted to recruit Arrancar into the Sword Hunters."

"Then what do you want to do?"

Tsuna stood up and looked down at Higashino Shuichi, asking, "As far as I know, the current Lord of Hueco Mundo is an Arrancar named Barragan. However, no one has ever said that the so-called Lord of Hueco Mundo must be a Hollow to assume the role, has he?"

"You want to be the ruler of Hueco Mundo?"

"No!"

Tsuna shook his head. It seemed that Higashino Shuichi still couldn't understand his ambition. What he wanted was more than just the Lord of Hueco Mundo.

"It's you, Shuichi Higashino, you can become the master of Hueco Mundo!"

"Don't forget, you can Hollowfly! Compared to those pure Shinigami, you, who can transform into Hollows, are naturally more likely to gain their approval. Besides, with your current strength, conquering those Arrancar in Hueco Mundo shouldn't be difficult, right?"

"Your idea makes some sense, but ultimately I'm just one person trying to conquer so many Arrancar."

Shuichi Higashino still seemed somewhat hesitant.

Tsunayoshi Tokinada, however, continued to press the issue without any concern: "You're not alone, you know. If you're willing to do it, I can immediately start preparing to spread the news so that Tsunayoshi Tokinara and Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni know about those Arrancar. What do you think they'll do, given their personalities?"

"If it were Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, he would immediately organize a survey team to go to Hueco Mundo to investigate. But if it were Tsunayoshiro Kanbara..."

When Higashino Shuichi got to this point, he really didn't know what to say, because Tsunayoshiro Kanbara was a character beyond his comprehension, not existing in his original memories.

Fortunately, given Higashino Shuichi's current status, he really shouldn't know these things, so Tsunayoshi Tokinada filled in this part for Higashino Shuichi.

"If it's Tsunayoshiro Kanbara, he'll also ask you to try to capture some obedient Arrancar to see if you can use them."

After all, some things are better left to Hollows than to Shinigami, aren't they?

Looking at the confident Tsunayoshi Tokinada in front of him, Higashino Shuichi had a vague feeling that the Soul Society was likely to face another bloody storm that it should not have to endure.

(End of this chapter)