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

Chapter 168, Section 166: The Day and Moon Class - Enrollment
Regardless of the undercurrents in the Soul Society, and regardless of how many people are secretly carrying out their own little plans.

The world continues to turn smoothly, and everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.

In three months, the wounds of most people in Soul Society were healed.

Because Hueco Mundo was also severely weakened this time (according to Soul Society), these three months were the three months with the fewest unexpected entries of Hollows into Soul Society since records began, with only one case occurring in the 58th district of South Rukongai.

However, among these people, there was not a woman, Shiba Kukaku.

"It's so annoying! It's so annoying!"

Today is the official enrollment day for the Day Moon Class, a special advanced class established by Higashino Shuichi at the Shinigami Academy. Early in the morning, Higashino Shuichi arrived at the Day Moon Class school building next to the Shinigami Academy, which he had specifically applied for from Tsunayoshiro Kanbara. However, he did not expect that the first guest today would be Shiba Kukaku.

"What's wrong now? Who upset you?"

Higashino Shuichi brought over a chair and asked Shiba Kukaku to sit down.

"Who else could it be? Kyoraku Shunsui! Ise Nanao!"
I described that Arrancar's appearance so clearly! But they just told me that that Arrancar wasn't among the ones who invaded Soul Society with Barragan!

But didn't you say that none of the Hollows that attacked Soul Society during that incident were able to return to Hueco Mundo?
Where is that filthy, rotten-faced creature that killed my father?!
He can't just pretend to be a commoner or a Shinigami and secretly settle down in our Soul Society, can he?

"Shiba Kukaku said angrily."

At first, she just wanted to see the disfigured man who killed her father, and then scatter his ashes to comfort her father's spirit in heaven.

But three months later, that wretched Kyoraku Shunsui told her that there was no such broken mask!

How can it be!

She figured it must have been the elders of the Kyoraku family who put pressure on Kyoraku Shunsui, making her deliberately cause trouble for her while the Shiba family was suffering heavy losses!
Well, that’s definitely the case!
Shiba Kukaku grew angrier the more she thought about it!

"Forehead"

After hearing this, Higashino Shuichi looked helpless. To be honest, that Arrancar really did transform into a Shinigami and lurk in the Soul Society.

Stop, Kukaku! You really can't find Tosen Kaname!
"What are you talking about? You also think that Kyoraku Shunsui is deliberately trying to fool me in cahoots with Ise Nanao, don't you?"

Shiba Kukaku looked at Higashino Shuichi and said.

“That’s unlikely. Shunsui might do that, but Nanao shouldn’t,” Higashino Shuichi shook his head and then decisively changed the subject. “By the way, whether we can find that Arrancar or not isn’t important. Anyway, it’s certain that it didn’t return to Hueco Mundo, so maybe it just died somewhere in the wilderness and we haven’t found it yet?”
But Kukaku, haven't you finished building the cannon to reach the Spirit King's Palace yet? It's been almost three months!"

To be honest, after confirming with Aizen that Aizen wasn't interested in hitching a ride with him, Higashino Shuichi explained to Shiba Kukaku that he was going to the Soul King Palace.

After the initial surprise, the latter did indeed confirm their permission with the Zero Division.

However, Higashino Shuichi didn't know if it was true or not. Anyway, Shiba Kukaku's original words were that the cannon that could go to the Soul King Palace was very troublesome to make. The Shiba family originally had a stockpile, but it was used up when Hikifune Kiryu went to the Zero Division.

In addition, the Shiba family suffered severe damage this time, which made it impossible for her to make that cannon in a short period of time.

"Do you think that cannon is so easy to make? Don't even mention three months, even if you gave me three years, I might not be able to build it. You should know that because of the design secrets, only I can build it. And it's very troublesome for one person to build a cannon!"

Shiba Kukaku rolled her eyes at Higashino Shuichi, then casually grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds from the list of shinigami Higashino had prepared for the new recruits.

"If you trust me, I can help out when I have time. It would be great to have a dignified Great Sword Hunter as your assistant!"

"I can't help but tease you casually," said Shuichi Higashino.

"You? Forget it! That kind of delicate work is just a waste of your life, given to someone like you who's always talking about killing."

Have you forgotten what happened last time?
"You'd be lucky if you just didn't cause me any trouble!"

Shiba Kukaku said with great disdain.

After hearing this, Higashino Shuichi also showed an embarrassed expression.

Indeed, Shiba Kukaku did give Higashino Shuichi a chance; she had previously tentatively let him try making an ordinary firework.

Then, unsurprisingly, Higashino Shuichi tried more than ten times, all of which failed. The fireworks either exploded during the making process or malfunctioned when they were lit after being made.

In short, not a single firework created by Higashino Shuichi was able to be set off normally.

He really doesn't have that kind of talent.

Higashino Shuichi felt that this was probably something Aizen had never imagined.

Therefore, Higashino Shuichi never mentioned this matter to Aizen.

Just as Higashino Shuichi and Shiba Kukaku were chatting here, the two of them came to the door together.

"Hooray~ Higashino Shuichi, as you wished, here I come!"

One of the bald men flashed his white teeth at Higashino Shuichi and shouted loudly.

Compared to his companion's audacity, the other, extremely handsome Grim Reaper bowed somewhat embarrassedly to Higashino Shuichi and said:
"Hostaka, thank you so much for extending an invitation to me and Ikkaku. It is an honor for us to join the Daylight Crew, which you founded for the future of Soul Society."

You have to admit, Yumichika Ayasegawa knows how to talk.

Higashino Shuichi felt that if it weren't for Ayasegawa Yumichika, Madarame Ikkaku might have gotten into all sorts of trouble.

Although he is indeed not on the same management line as the Gotei 13, who do you think you are, Madarame Ikkaku? You're just a nobody in the 11th Division, and you dare to talk to me like that?!

If it weren't for the fact that Higashino Shuichi thought that Madarame Ikkaku and Ayasegawa Yumichika had high potential and were very suitable for creating experimental environments needed for various future strengths, he would have been too lazy to find Madarame Ikkaku, that troublemaker!
"If I remember correctly, you are currently the 13th and 15th seats of the 11th Division, respectively?"

Therefore, Higashino Shuichi decisively chose to ignore Madarame Ikkaku and only looked at Ayase Gawa Yumichika.

"Yes, Great Sword Hunter."

Ayasegawa Yumichika nodded and said.

He was also very curious as to why Higashino Shuichi had specifically requested him and Madarame Ikkaku to attend his so-called "Death God Enhancement Class, Daybreak."

Logically speaking, for ordinary Grim Reapers like them, especially given that Madarame Ikkaku repeatedly offended Higashino Shuichi, it would be considered good-natured of Higashino Shuichi to have them dismembered after he stepped down as the Great Sword Hunter.

As it turned out, not only did Higashino Shuichi not do anything to them, he even wanted to help them improve their strength. What a kind and benevolent person he is!
Is this still the legendary Great Sword Hunter of the Sword Hunters who specifically targets the Grim Reapers?
"Do you want to be the captain?"

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

With a snap, before Madarame Ikkaku and Ayasegawa Yumichika could react, Shiba Kukaku, sitting on the chair next to Higashino Shuichi, crushed the sunflower seed that Higashino had just put into his mouth.

Yes, shell and all.

"Huh? Did I hear that right? You asked those two if they wanted to be the team leader?"

Shiba Kukaku, who had just lain down, immediately sat up.

"Hey, hey, hey, Higashino Shuichi, that's the captain! Are you sure you didn't forget the word 'vice' before 'captain'?"

On the other side, Ayasegawa Yumichika also glanced at Higashino Shuichi at the right moment, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise. "Chief of the Great Swords, we are only lower-ranking officers right now. Becoming a captain is naturally our dream, but it is still too far away. Moreover, with our qualifications, it will definitely be very difficult to become a captain."

Before Ayasegawa Yumichika could finish speaking, Madarame Ikkaku excitedly shouted, "Captain or whatever, what matters is whether you'll fight me if I learn from you?"

At that moment, both Ayasegawa Yumichika and Shiba Kukaku really wanted to find a sack, scoop up Madarame Ikkaku, whose thought process was so abnormal, and throw him out.

Is that even the point you're making?!

"I wasn't wrong, it's the captain." Higashino Hide smiled, glanced at Shiba Kukaku, then looked at Ayase Gawa Yumichika, yes, Madarame Ikkaku, ignoring him again.

"In fact, you need to know one thing: this Day Moon Class is nominally open to all Shinigami, but in reality, I operate on an invitation system. I only recruit Shinigami who I believe have the potential to become captains. After all, below the captain, everyone is an ant. There is no need for me to spend extra energy cultivating Shinigami who are not qualified to become captains."

The room fell silent after he said that.

Even Ikkaku Madarame was no exception.

He hadn't expected that Higashino Shuichi would have such a high opinion of him.

"Um, Shuichi, are you serious? Is it really that easy to obtain captain-level strength?"

After a long silence, it was finally broken by Shiba Kukaku.

She remembered what her father had told her before: he had gone to great lengths to ensure that the Shiba family could produce another young captain.

It wasn't until her uncle, Shiba Isshin, emerged that her father's dream was fulfilled. Unfortunately, her father didn't live to see the moment when her uncle Shiba Isshin became the captain.

But why does something so difficult sound as simple as drinking water to Shuichi Higashino?
"For other Grim Reapers, it might not be so easy to obtain, but for the two of you, I trust my judgment!"

Higashino Shuichi looked directly at Ayasegawa Yumichika and Madarame Ikkaku and spoke.

Although the question was asked by Shiba Kukaku, Higashino Shuichi knew that Shiba Kukaku was most likely the mouthpiece for the two of them.

Then, Ikkaku Madarame smiled, raised his right thumb, and pointed it at himself.

"Of course, I, Madarame Ikkaku, will definitely become the captain!"

And when the time comes, I will definitely defeat you, Higashino Shuichi!

He was still as impolite as ever, but this time, Higashino Shuichi's eyes were filled with admiration.

That's right, that's the attitude we should have.

Thus, for the first time today, Higashino Shuichi responded to Madarame Ikkaku.
"Then I'll be waiting for your challenge, Madarame Ikkaku. I hope you won't keep me waiting too long!"

"Haha, that won't happen!"

"What even our captain couldn't do, I, Madarame Ikkaku, will definitely do!"

"Ikkaku Madarame said confidently."

He had no concept of fear.

He held firm to his beliefs and believed he could do it, and then he did.

This is the life motto that Madarame Ikkaku has always firmly believed in!
Beside Madarame Ikkaku, Ayasegawa Yumichika was still not recovered from Higashino Shuichi's words.

He always felt out of place with everyone else present.

Was there something wrong with the information he received after becoming the Grim Reaper?

Captain, even if you look at the entire history of Soul Society, the number of Shinigami who have held or have held this position probably doesn't exceed three digits.

Is this great sword-wielding commander really that confident in himself and Madarame Ikkaku?

Even he himself didn't believe he had that potential.

What Ayasegawa Yumichika didn't know was even more shocking than what was to come.

With a suspicious attitude, Shiba Kukaku snatched the form from the table in front of Higashino Shuichi, the form that Higashino Shuichi had just marked with a red checkmark next to the names of Ayasegawa Yumichika and Madarame Ikkaku.

One, two, three, four
hiss.
Looking at the names on the form, Shiba Kukaku slammed it onto the table.
"You, Higashino Shuichi, you almost fooled me! And you still dare to say you believe them?!"

Is this what you call believing?

You believe that so many Grim Reapers can become captains, right?
"I don't believe you!"

Faced with Shiba Kukaku's questioning, Higashino Shuichi helplessly shrugged and smiled.

This isn't just empty talk; these people truly possess captain-level abilities.
Just half an hour earlier, in the Fourth Division's barracks, the current last-ranking member of the Fourth Division, Kotetsu Isane, with a heart full of trepidation, knocked on the door of the Fourth Division Captain Unohana Retsu's rest room.

"That greatsword hunter sent you an invitation?"

After listening to Kotetsu Isane's description, Unohana Retsu smiled and spoke gently to him.

Thanks to Retsu Unohana's attitude, Isane Kotetsu's heart, which had been pounding with tension, finally calmed down for a while.

If Higashino Shuichi were here, he would definitely recognize Kotetsu Isane's state as that of a keyboard warrior from his past life.
They're ruthless online, but when it comes to real life, they're all meek and submissive.

She was one of the first members of the Fourth Division to speak out for Higashino Shuichi when he was wronged. She was also the first to stand up and give a score when Higashino Shuichi was being evaluated during the Women's Shinigami Association event.

When Higashino Shuichi finally took notice of her and extended an invitation, Kotetsu Isane chickened out immediately.

She truly believed that Higashino Shuichi had never betrayed Soul Society, but considering Higashino Shuichi's current status as the Chief Sword Hunter and Soul Society's view of the Sword Hunters.

Kotetsu Isane was really unsure how the Gotei 13 would view her if she accepted Higashino Shuichi's invitation to go to the so-called Daytime Improvement Class.

And how will her captain view her?
Won't they think of her as a traitor?

As the sun and moon can bear witness, Kotetsu Isane was utterly loyal to the Fourth Division and to the entire Gotei 13!

"Yes, Captain. In his letter, Hideaki said that he took notice of me because of the ranking of male Shinigami in Soul Society published in the Seireitei Newsletter by our Female Shinigami Association. He said that being able to join the association alongside so many outstanding female Shinigami must mean I have exceptional potential."

As Kotetsu Isane spoke, his voice grew softer and softer until it finally became a buzzing sound like a mosquito.

Because she felt that Lord Shuichi was giving her, Kotetsu Isane, far too much credit. How could she possibly be compared to the other Shinigami in the association?
Apart from her and her sister, Kotetsu Kiyone, all the other Shinigami were either captains or vice-captains, making her and her sister, two lower-ranking seated officers, seem completely out of place.

Kotetsu Isane originally thought that she and her sister were already incredibly lucky to be able to join this association, but she never expected that they would both be noticed by that Lord Shuichi. Kotetsu Isane felt that this kind of luck was something she never dared to dream of.

However, compared to her younger sister's decisive rejection, Kotetsu Isane couldn't make up her mind because she admitted that she was somewhat curious about this Lord Shuichi.

After all, it was just a brief account of his past experiences.
Starting as an ordinary member of the Fourth Division, he spent over a hundred years gradually rising to the position of vice-captain. During this time, he infiltrated the once-powerful Kasumioji family, a noble family, and made great contributions to preventing an even greater tragedy from occurring in Soul Society.
Then he worked for one of the five noble families, disappeared for five years, and upon his return, he became the vice-captain of the Eleventh Division.
He was then framed and fell into Hollowfication, where he fought against five Captain-level Shinigami all by himself.

Finally, he cleared his name, returned to Soul Society, created his own division and became its captain, and killed the Lord of Hueco Mundo, whom even the Captain-Commander had failed to kill in the past.
Although Hideaki is still alive, his experiences are astonishing to anyone who hears them.
"This is a living legend!"

Shuichi has almost achieved the pinnacle of what a commoner in Rukongai can accomplish, except for becoming the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13. And this is very likely to happen in the future, since this has been the hottest topic of conversation in the entire Seireitei in recent months.

Therefore, Kotetsu Isane truly intended to attend the Day and Moon Class.

The one who truly helped her make the decision was her captain, Retsu Unohana.

"Then go ahead, Yongyin, don't overthink it."

As my former vice-captain, I know Shuichi. Although he has many minor flaws, he has one advantage: he never does anything unprepared. Since he said he believes in your potential, he must have already investigated you.

Don't believe the nonsense he wrote in the letter; he was just joking.

"Really? Captain, then I'll head over?"

After receiving encouragement from her captain, Kotetsu Isane finally mustered up her courage.

Similar scenes were also seen in several other captains' lounges or other rooms.

(End of this chapter)