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Chapter 256, Section 254. Inside Man: Unohana Retsu

If obtaining the remains of the first 13th Division Captain Saizo Gyoku was an accident...

Therefore, Shuichi Higashino was determined to obtain the remains of Kentetsu Hisamichi, the first captain of the 9th Division.

In Higashino Shuichi's initial draft of his plan, when he was still in Soul Society, he envisioned...

He brought along Kisaragi Shusuke, Nagasawa Satomi, and Kabuto Asayako, who had specialized in improving and researching divine runes, with the assistance of his Quincy clone, Kabuto Takuya.

One by one, the spirits containing the souls of the first captains were drawn out from Masato Miyazaki's body, and then one by one, the souls of the first captains were sent back to hell.

While we're at it, let's also take care of Masato Miyazaki, that traitor to Soul Society.

However, this plan inevitably changed after Hisamii Kentei appeared unexpectedly.

Even Kisuke Urahara wouldn't dare to directly attack the first captain, Reikai.

Before figuring out the reason, Higashino Shuichi naturally wouldn't deliberately step on this landmine.

Just give Hisami Kentei the death method that Urahara Kisuke designed, and that will be fine.

But he is Higashino Shuichi; he will definitely try to extract as much value as possible from an event.

For example, how do you retrieve the remains of Hisamii Kentei in front of all the captains?

One option is for Shuichi Higashino to make a strong entrance and snatch it away directly.

In any case, given the current composition of the captains in Soul Society, unless Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni personally intervenes, nine out of ten of the remaining captains will give him face.

Even Komamura Sajin, the only captain of the 7th Division who wouldn't give face, couldn't beat him at all.

The advantage of doing this is that it is simple, straightforward, and full of the aesthetics of violence and human relationships.

But Hideichi Higashino chose a different path.

That is, to have Kuchiki Kyouga, whom he rescued from Soul Society, accomplish the great feat of killing Hisami Ente.

As for Kuchiki Hibiki, Higashino Shuichi wasn't particularly interested in recruiting him, because the former's personality and worldview were already set in stone, making it difficult to exert a comprehensive influence like Kisaragi Shusuke and Yushima Osh.

However, if he could exchange Kuchiki Hibiki for a high-value friendship and favor from the Kuchiki family, then Higashino Shuichi felt it was worthwhile.

As for whether eliminating a dangerous Shinigami like Hisamii Kentei could secure a substantial reduction in Kuchiki Kyouga's sentence from Captain-Commander Yamamoto, that remains to be seen.

That's outside of Higashino Shuichi's concern; that's Kyoraku Shunsui's concern.

In any case, as long as Higashino Shuichi reveals his attitude and actions, he will have to give Kuchiki Byakuya and Kyoraku Shunsui credit for saving Kuchiki Kyoga and giving him a chance to live, no matter how unwilling they are.

Furthermore, having Kuchiki Kyoga detain Hisamii Kentei's spirit body in the name of the Kuchiki family would leave the Soul Reaper captains, especially Mayuri Kurotsuchi, speechless.

"But how could the two of us possibly deliver the final blow to the first captain, Kentaro Namie, in front of so many captains?"
Kisaragi Shusuke, if this is something you're doing, then either you're crazy or I am.

"Aren't you overestimating my abilities?"

In a beach villa on Tokyo Road, Kuchiki Kyoga asked this question.

His previous actions in Soul Society were his last desperate struggle, but what difference is there between what Kisaragi Shusuke is asking him to do now and asking him to willingly die, or walking into a trap?
"Of course it's not just the two of us?"

Kisaragi Shusuke answered confidently.

Kuchiki Hibiki said suspiciously,
"Is it Kyoraku Shunsui? Or Kuchiki Byakuya?"
"Impossible! They would never do such a thing for me. If they would, I would have wiped out most of the nobles of the Tsunayo family back in Soul Society!"

Kuchiki Hibiki had absolutely no belief that Higashino Shuichi and his group had any helpers.

But this is why Kuchiki Kyoga knew nothing about Higashino Shuichi's connections.

"Of course it's not those two captains. In fact, there is one captain who doesn't care about these worldly things at all, and whatever she does, as long as she doesn't directly betray Soul Society."

Even Captain-Commander Yamamoto wouldn't do anything to her.

"impossible!

How could there possibly be a captain like that in Soul Society?
Even Yamamoto's two former disciples, Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro, wouldn't dare utter such words!

Kuchiki Hibiki's face clearly said, "You're lying to me!"

His current expression is exactly the same as when Kisaragi Shusuke heard this information from Higashino Hideichi back then.

The difference is that Kisaragi Shusuke can quickly tell herself to believe this fact because it was said by Shuichi himself.

But the rotten wood echoes the river.

However, there is indeed such an exceptional captain in the current Soul Society.

"Coming here in person to provide medical assistance, that's really not like you, Captain Unohana."

Standing at the back, watching the fierce battle between the first captain, Kentei Nagani, and the 7th Division's Sajin Komamura, the 9th Division's captain Kaname Tosen, and the 11th Division's third seat, Ikkaku Madarame, Mayuri Kurotsuchi casually remarked.

"After all, it's a battle against the first captain, so it's quite dangerous. I'm worried that Isane won't be able to handle it alone."

Unohana Retsu spoke softly and gently.

"Well, it's like this, Captain Nee!"
"My strength is still too weak. I was worried about myself in this situation, which is why I specifically asked the captain to come!"

Kotetsu Isane didn't catch the other meaning in Mayuri Kurotsuchi's words, but she could sense the strange atmosphere, so she decisively took the blame upon herself.

But this approach is clearly meaningless for two intelligent people.

Oh, is that so?

But why haven't the remaining support arrived yet?

"I remember that the captain of the 8th Division, Kyoraku Shunsui, and the captain of the 5th Division, Aizen Sousuke, weren't they both assigned to provide support?"

While observing the battle situation ahead, Mayuri Kurotsuchi spoke calmly.

He didn't seem worried at all.

It's unclear whether he wasn't worried about Komamura Sajin and the others' defeat, or whether he didn't care about their lives.

"I'm not too sure about Aizen Sousuke, but as for Kyoraku Shunsui, I guess he probably won't be coming."

Unohana Retsu said with a smile.

"Oh?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi felt that there seemed to be a story behind this.

The answer is yes, but Retsu Unohana definitely won't say.

"After all, I'm here~"

That's all I have to say; this is the most information Unohana Retsu has revealed.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi, unusually, glanced at Retsu Unohana out of the corner of his eye beneath his mask.

Clearly, this is a captain with a story to tell.

But that's it.

For the time being, Retsu Unohana doesn't pique Mayuri Kurotsuchi's interest.

In his eyes, Retsu Unohana was far less important than the spirit that carried the soul of Ente Hisamii.

"I feel that the previous combat power analysis model was designed incorrectly. It seems that the three captain-level combat powers are no match for Hisami Entei at all."

As expected, using Higashino Shuichi as the standard combat power model is too far-fetched. Next time, I feel we can change to a different standard combat power model.

"Should we use Komamura Sajin from the 7th Division, or Tosen from the 9th Division?" Even in this battle situation, Mayuri Kurotsuchi was still thinking about the new captain-level combat power assessment standard he had designed based on Higashino Shuichi's combat power.

This should have been a perfect model, but now Mayuri Kurotsuchi has discovered that the model is somewhat detached from reality due to Shuichi Higashino's outrageous combat skills and speed of strength improvement.

He should have used a Death Captain with stable strength and not excessively overpowered combat abilities as the standard model.

"It's time to call for reinforcements."

After Mayuri Kurotsuchi was accidentally stabbed by Kentetsu Hisamichi in the corner of Madarame and nearly died, he resolved to send another request for reinforcements to Soul Society.

The first-generation Shinigami captain in front of us is someone that two or three captain-level Shinigami can't handle together.

We need more!

However, just as Mayuri Kurotsuchi made contact with Soul Society, the situation changed.

Two unexpected reapers appeared on the battlefield.

"Kisaragi Shusuke and Kuchiki Hiragawa?"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi knew these two Shinigami, after all, they were both traitors to Soul Society.

"Hello? Captain Nie?"

Are you listening on the other end?

I'd like to confirm with you the current situation. In your opinion, we still need two more captains to provide support, right?

The Soul Society responded.

"No, not two. We need at least five captains to come and provide support in the real world, and if possible, I hope the Commander-in-Chief can come in person!"

Mayuri Kurotsuchi immediately corrected him.

Although he doesn't know how Kuchiki Kyouga got together with Kisaragi Shusuke, the presence of Kisaragi Shusuke means that Higashino Shuichi is definitely nearby!
If Higashino Shuichi and the original captain, Nagani Kentei, were in cahoots, then their current captains in the real world might not be enough to defeat the two opponents.

This is a very dangerous thing.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi was already thinking about how to escape.

Because his relationship with Shuichi Higashino was limited to personal friendship, on the surface, he and Shuichi Higashino were not close.

The two had only had some normal communication and exchanges in their professional capacity.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi believed that if she encountered the seriously injured Shuichi Higashino in a formal setting or during a formal mission, she would absolutely not show him any mercy.
That's not quite right. The accurate statement is that he would leave Higashino Hideichi alive for his own research.

As for Shuichi Higashino, Mayuri Kurotsuchi had no doubt that the other party thought the same way.

This is the special, unknown relationship between them.

In Mayuri Kurotsuchi's view, this should be the most unique relationship in the entire Soul Society.

If the other captains knew that he maintained such a healthy relationship with Higashino Shuichi in private, they would probably also classify him as a traitor.

"oh oh!
Okay, Captain Mayuri Kurotsuchi, you need a total of five captains to support you, right?
You've confirmed it, right?

The Soul Society responded quickly.

This is the captain's private line.

"Wait, not five. I don't think I need any more support."

Just as the Soul Society was about to hang up and inform the Captain-Commander to arrange for the selection of a new captain, they suddenly heard Mayuri Kurotsuchi's somewhat uncertain voice from the other end.

Even without seeing the actual scene, Mayuri Kurotsuchi could imagine the other Shinigami's mouth twitching in his mind.

I did mess things up a bit.

But you can't really blame him. Who knew that Kisaragi Shusuke and Kuchiki Kyoga would turn around and beat up the first captain, Nagani Kentei, without saying a word?

They fought even more fiercely and energetically than the normal Soul Society captains.

What's going on here?
Mayuri Kurotsuchi was a little confused.

This isn't the kind of robbery that's done when someone is taking advantage of a disaster.

From the perspective of Shuichi Higashino and Kyoga Kuchiki, shouldn't Kisaragi Shusuke and Kyoga Kuchiki have waited until their Soul Society captains and the first captain, Enetsu Kumeni, were both severely injured before stepping in to reap the benefits?

I can't figure it out, I really can't figure it out.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi was completely baffled by Shuichi Higashino's actions.

Furthermore, Retsu Unohana's next move completely stunned Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

That elegant sword posture, that sharp sword momentum, that fierce sword moves, that brutal sword strikes.

This is completely different from the Retsu Unohana that Mayuri Kurotsuchi remembered!
"Captain Nie!"

Captain Unohana... how could she...?

Okay, I almost forgot, the current vice-captain of the Fourth Division, Kotetsu Isane, is still here. Looking at Unohana Retsu like this, she began to wonder if she was dreaming.

But for Mayuri Kurotsuchi, this was both unexpected and yet perfectly reasonable.

It's clear that this is Unohana Retsu's real purpose in coming here.

What was her motivation?
Is it for Shuichi Higashino?
What is her relationship with Shuichi Higashino?
The mere fact that they were once captain and vice-captain shouldn't be enough to make Retsu Unohana go to such lengths, right?
A series of new questions instantly arose in Mayuri Kurotsuchi's mind, only to be nipped in the bud by Mayuri himself.

They all seem to be useless questions.
Mayuri Kurotsuchi had absolutely no interest in finding the answers to these questions.

He only cared about one thing: the fate of the spirit of Hisamii Ente, who possessed the power of the first captain.

"Human bomb!"

They seized the opportunity when Ikkaku Madarame approached Hisami Kentei, who was surrounded by many people and was seriously injured and on the verge of death.

Without the slightest hesitation, Mayuri detonated the flesh bomb he had planted inside Ikkaku Madarame's body.

Then his body moved, making a sound like the crackling of a broken mask.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi wanted to seize that extremely special spirit remains.

Because this time, it's clear that Soul Society will open up research on these spirit remains.

However, Mayuri Kurotsuchi did not expect that someone would act even faster than him.

Before the flesh bomb inside Madarame Ikkaku's body could detonate, a giant manta ray swallowed Madarame Ikkaku whole, leaving him no time to react.

Then, that familiar figure blocked Mayuri's path, using a powerful spiritual pressure strong enough to sever space, preventing Mayuri from continuing forward.

"You have to be careful with Yachiru. Mayu is a man who does things by any means necessary. He doesn't really value the lives of his comrades that much."

He's capable of sacrificing his comrades if necessary.

The scene of their first meeting is still vivid in my mind.

Unohana Retsu smiled and sighed.

"You were right again!"

Ahead of Mayuri Kurotsuchi and Retsu Unohana, Shusuke Kisaragi blocked Sajin Komamura's path.
Kuchiki Hibiki stabbed Hisamenai Kentei in the heart with a single blow.

(End of this chapter)