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

Chapter 179, Section 177: Uncle, who are you?

The night at Seireitei is deep and boundless.

Higashino Shuichi sat in his residence at No. 14, Ryuo-gai, Seireitei, his consciousness sinking into the void.

The method to contact Kisaragi Shusuke and the others was actually very simple, so simple that Higashino Shuichi had never thought of it before.

That is the divine mark that allows the Kabuto family to communicate with hell.

Higashino Shuichi had always subconsciously thought that this thing could only be used to communicate with hell, but in reality, creatures like the Hell Butterfly can freely travel between the three realms and are not affected at all, even in the realm of separation.

How could divine runes, which are also associated with hell, have such a limited function?

Using divine runes, one can connect with souls in Hell, so how could the distance in Soul Society be a barrier?
However, the divine markings are not like telephones in the real world, which allow the person with the markings to communicate directly with Kabuto Sayaka. Instead, Kabuto Sayaka can use her family's heirloom, Zemi-basa, to summon them.

For Hell, due to its constraints, such a summoning can only degenerate into guiding its power to descend.

However, there is no such constraint for the Shinigami in Soul Society.

However, for Shuichi Higashino right now, it's clear that he can't just leave Soul Society, because he has a lot of important things to deal with.

Therefore, the best choice is...
"Wow."

The baby's crying.
In the present world, inside a simple wooden house, a middle-aged man who looks somewhat old hurriedly picked up a baby and gently rocked it in his arms.

Yuki Kurosaki
Higashino Shuichi said the name to himself with a hint of helplessness.

Because of the many things happening in Soul Society recently, and because he couldn't find a way to replenish his Quincy body, plus the Yhwach incident, and because Aizen didn't seem to be making any moves anytime soon, this body was forgotten by Shuichi Higashino for a long time. He allowed it to slowly consolidate its Quincy abilities in the human world according to the instructions he had left behind, while also developing its own Holy Script abilities.

After spending a considerable amount of time reviewing his experiences in this Quincy body, Higashino Shuichi was somewhat moved by the impermanence of life.

Originally, Yuki Kurosaki and Mai Kurosaki did not plan to have children, but this child was born when they were both approaching fifty years old.

Now, Yuki Kurosaki and Mai Kurosaki were forced to end their nomadic and wandering life and settle down in Tokyo Prefecture.

As their apprentice, Kabuto Takuya, who is also the Quincy clone of Higashino Shuichi, naturally settled down there as well.

However, during this time, Kurosaki Yuki also discovered some unusual things about Kabuto Takuya.

For example, seven years have brought out some gray hairs in the hair of Yuki Kurosaki and Mai Kurosaki, but Takuya Kabuto shows no signs of aging.

This is because, in essence, Takuya Kabuto cannot be considered a complete person. He is merely a tool who acts according to a set procedure when Shuichi Higashino is too busy to pay attention to him.

Everything about him was simulated and created by Higashino Shuichi using the power of spirit particles and Quincy sacred script, so naturally he could not possess the distinct characteristics of a human being.

However, Yuki Kurosaki did not bring this up.

These are all conclusions drawn by Higashino Shuichi from Kabuto Takuya's diary, based on some of Kurosaki Yuki's usual actions.

Higashino Shuichi guessed that this was probably because Kurosaki Yuki and Kurosaki Mai were getting old.

As people get older, they tend to settle down and stop taking risks. This is a common problem, and very few people can break this curse.

"This little guy is so lively, still making such a fuss in the middle of the night!"

Higashino Shuichi, using Kabuto Takuya's body, opened his sleepy eyes, leaned on the door frame of the living room with one hand, and said with a smile.

"That's right! The child's mother is almost losing sleep because of this little guy. That's why I brought him to the living room so as not to disturb Mai's rest!"

Kurosaki Yuki looked lovingly at the child in her arms and said.

Have you thought of a name for the little one yet?

"Higashino Shuichi asked."

"Of course, Kurosaki Sawa, what do you think?"

"It's a nice name. By the way, Ms. Yumu, I may have to leave for a while. As for whether I will come back in the future, that's still unknown."

After exchanging pleasantries, Higashino Shuichi revealed his true purpose.

He could have simply left, but Higashino Hideichi thought that although he had only spent a short time with the Kurosaki couple, his Quincy body was not.

And it was also thanks to the Kurosaki couple that my Quincy body was able to master Quincy abilities so quickly and live peacefully in the human world for so long.

Both out of courtesy and reason, he should say goodbye to this kind couple.

Higashino Shuichi had expected Kurosaki Yuki to politely inquire about his future plans, but instead, Kurosaki Yuki gave him a meaningful look.

"Come on~"

These two simple words contain countless unspoken thoughts.

Kurosaki Yuki looked at Kabuto Takuya, whose eyes had suddenly become incredibly clear. He remembered seeing him once before, seven years ago, when he and Mai were attacked by an exceptionally powerful Hollow and almost perished together.

The same look that Kabuto Takuya had back then is now reflected in his eyes.

Unlike his usual listless and lifeless state.

Instead, it reveals unparalleled confidence and wisdom.

Kurosaki Yuki didn't understand what possession meant, but he knew very well that the Kabuto Takuya standing in front of him might be Kabuto Takuya's true form.

Now that he's leaving, Kurosaki Yuki can't think of anything to say. All her words are left unsaid, except for those two simplest words.

If he were still young, he might still be thinking about repaying Takuya Kabuto for saving his and Mai's lives back then, and for all the troubles Takuya Kabuto has been quietly helping the couple deal with over the years.

But now, Kurosaki Yuki glanced at the child in her arms out of the corner of her eye.

He had ties he couldn't sever, so he couldn't do that kind of thing.

"Ah"

Higashino Shuichi chuckled softly. He hadn't expected Kurosaki Yuki to give such an answer, but upon reflection, it made perfect sense.
"I will!"

With just three short words in each reply, the two men had already exchanged a thousand words in this small living room.

it is more than words.

Then, without looking back, Higashino Shuichi turned and left.

Kurosaki Yuki and Kurosaki Mai were destined to be just a fleeting visitor in Higashino Shuichi's long life as a grim reaper. Higashino Shuichi knew very well that once he left, he would never return.

He also knew that Kurosaki Yuki was probably well aware of this as well.

Fortunately, all the powerful Hollows in Hueco Mundo perished in the incident seven years ago. For a long time, Hueco Mundo needed to recuperate and replenish its strength. Therefore, it is highly likely that Yuki Kurosaki and Mai Kurosaki will live out the rest of their lives peacefully.
Higashino Shuichi returned to his room and skillfully used his spiritual power to outline the divine runes he hadn't used in a long time on his body.

Meanwhile, far away in London, within the territory of the Western District, Masayako Kabuto, enjoying an English afternoon tea aboard a cruise ship, was chatting with Rangiku Matsumoto, who was leaning on the railing.

"I heard that Earl Lockhart Martin recently invited you to the opera again?"

"Stop talking, Sayako-san, I feel like throwing up just looking at his face!" Matsumoto Rangiku said with a distressed expression.

"Shouldn't you be happy? After all, Earl Lockhart Martin bought you several wineries. You can drink as much as you want there with just a snap of your fingers!"

Standing on the deck of the cruise ship, enjoying the gentle breeze on the river, Satomi Nagasawa smiled and joked.

After so many years of getting along with these Grim Reapers, she had long since become one with them.

"How dare you say that?"

"If you hadn't told that guy I like to drink, would he have done this?!"

As it turned out, Nagasawa Satomi's words only made things worse. Once Matsumoto Rangiku was mentioned, she couldn't stand it and launched into a tirade against Nagasawa Satomi.

However, Nagasawa Satomi, who was already used to it, paid no attention to Matsumoto Rangiku's superficial reproach.

"Given how often Rangiku drinks, I think even if I didn't say it, he could just ask any random person living around here, right?"
After all, with a beauty like you, spending almost every day in the same bar, it's hard not to attract attention.

"Okay, okay, it's my fault, alright!"

Knowing she was in the wrong, Matsumoto Rangiku could only put her hands on her hips and pout.

"Hahahaha!"

Seeing Matsumoto Rangiku's expression, Nagasawa Satomi burst into unrestrained laughter. Teasing Matsumoto Rangiku was the only thing that brought her true joy.
"But there's nothing we can do about it. Who told Count Martin to like someone like Rangiku?"
He doesn't like my type, so even if I wanted to help, there's nothing I could do.

Satomi Nagasawa spread her hands and smiled as she spoke.

"Yes, yes, yes, Rimi-san, just you wait. When it's your turn next time, I'll give you a good hand!"

"Matsumoto Rangiku said fiercely."

Seeing the two bickering as usual, Kabuto Sayaka smiled helplessly and turned her gaze to the distant city.

"Judging by the time, Xiuzhu-kun should be back by now, right?"
I wonder what kind of information he'll be able to get from that count's house this time?

"Yes, my great Xiuzhu-kun, I hope you can put in some effort this time and get rid of that Earl Lockhart Martin's harassment as soon as possible!"

Matsumoto Rangiku made a prayer-like gesture with her hands, as if she were praying.

She learned this in a church in London, found it interesting, and often used it in a pretentious manner.

In fact, Matsumoto Rangiku had another idea in mind: to complete the deal they made with the 8th Division Captain Kyoraku Shunsui as soon as possible and find out the truth about the missing Soul Society Asauchi case. That way, they and Shuichi would no longer have to live such a life of hiding in the human world.

Although she has seen all sorts of people and things in the human world over the years, for a standard Soul Society resident like Matsumoto Rangiku, life in the Soul Society is still more suitable for her.

This is why, even though Kisaragi Shusuke had sensed Higashino Shuichi's return seven years ago, they still chose to stay with the West Front Bureau.

Always protected by Hideaki, they also wanted to accomplish something impressive and impress Hideaki.

Now, all the clues related to the Asauchi disappearance case from back then have finally converged on this Earl named Locke Martin in the present world, and Matsumoto Rangiku and the others have finally seen a glimmer of hope.

They originally thought this so-called count would be very difficult to deal with, because over the years in the West Shore Bureau, Matsumoto Rangiku had discovered a significant characteristic of the people here: they were all very fond of money.

This is especially true for high-ranking officials and nobles, but for these foreign death gods, it is a rather difficult matter.

After all, you can't exactly send them to rob a bank, can you?
Then those people from the Western Sub-Bureau will definitely be the first to not let them off the hook.

Fortunately, this Earl Lockhart Martin didn't love money, but he loved beautiful women. In particular, his preference for beautiful women seemed tailor-made for Matsumoto Rangiku after Matsumoto Rangiku and the others learned about it.

Unsurprisingly, Matsumoto Rangiku was assigned to use her beauty to seduce Count Lockhart Martin.

Kisaragi Shusuke naturally entered Lockheed Martin's home to work as Matsumoto Rangiku's distant cousin.

This investigation took nearly half a year.

So while Matsumoto Rangiku was praying like this, she didn't actually have much hope for Kisaragi Shusuke's embrace.

The main point is that sometimes, you really can't judge someone's overall ability based solely on their combat strength.

In Matsumoto Rangiku's opinion, Kisaragi Shusuke, who was the strongest member of their team besides Sayako's life-or-death fighting style, was really not cut out for intelligence gathering.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have wasted nearly twenty years in the Western Suburbs.

Matsumoto Rangiku had no doubt that if it were Hideaki Sakai who was in charge of this, it would probably take no more than a year, or at most two years, to bring the whole truth to light.
Seeing Matsumoto Rangiku's amusing actions, Kabuto Sayaka was about to speak when she felt a strange tremor coming from her Zanpakuto.

"This is."

Kabuto Sayaka could sense that someone had drawn new divine runes.

Regarding the techniques for engraving divine runes, Kabuto Sayaka has only told Higashino Shuichi and Shihouin Yoruichi so far.

The latter was revealed by Masayako Kabuto during a conversation between the two after they arrived at the West Shore Bureau.

In Kabuto Sayaka's understanding, the power of divine runes is meaningless if one can only draw them. Without the guidance of their Kabuto family's sacred artifact, Seimei Basa, these divine runes are just ordinary tattoos.

The rest of the drawings would only increase Masayako Kabuto's own power.

Therefore, when Yoruichi Shihouin questioned her, Kabuto Asayako did not hide anything.

This time, sensing the location of the new divine runes, Kabuto Sayaka was certain that it wasn't Yoruichi Shihouin.

This is because the new divine rune comes from the territory of the Eastern Frontier Bureau, while Yoruichi Shihouin and the captains of Kisuke Urahara's group are still in the Western Frontier Bureau.

"Is that you, Shuichi-kun?"

A smile appeared on Masayako Kabuto's lips.

She knew that it must be the words she had left for Kyoraku Shunsui that had worked; otherwise, Shuichi would never have imagined that he could contact her in this way.

Are you a little surprised?
Kabuto Sayaka imagined the scene when Shuichi learned about this method from Kyoraku Shunsui; the former must have looked utterly dumbfounded.

"Oh my, it seems kind of cute?"

Sayaka Kabuto gently lifted her cheek with one hand and murmured softly.

Then, she drew her Zanpakuto.

"Crossing to the other shore of this world, the world is still in samsara!"

Silver butterflies fluttered, the gate to the void opened, and then a strange man stepped out.

"Huh? Uncle, who are you?"

Satomi Nagasawa was the first to ask.

(End of this chapter)