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

Chapter 283, Section 281: Kisuke Urahara's Explanation

In the end, Toshiro Hitsugaya was rescued by the late-arriving Shinigami of the 13th Division of Soul Society.

"Are the Shinigami from Soul Society all this slow in providing support these days?"
Such a serious accident happened here, and it took you guys at least an hour to get here even after I arrived.

Higashino Shuichi stood within the protective barrier specially provided by Urahara Kisuke, watching the group of Shinigami frantically trying to save Hitsugaya Toshiro, and spoke.

"It wasn't like this originally, it's because..."

Shiba Isshin originally wanted to explain.

But then he thought that the culprit was none other than Kisuke Urahara, who was right next to him.

He didn't continue speaking.

This is common knowledge in Soul Society.

With so few Shinigami in Soul Society, it would be very difficult to manage the entire human world, Soul Society, and deal with the Hollows in Hueco Mundo.

As a result, decades ago, Kisuke Urahara took advantage of the fact that the entire Soul Society was severely weakened because of Shuichi Higashino's disturbance at Seireitei.

He led a large force of spirits possessing the power of the first captain, along with the Hollowfied Shinigami who had betrayed Soul Society, in an attack on Soul Society.

Although the Soul Society managed to withstand the attack, they failed to kill or capture any of the spirits.

This led Kisuke Urahara to lead these spirit corpses and Hollowfied Shinigami back to the western border region.

And for the next few decades, they continued to harass and attack the Shinigami in the eastern part of Soul Society.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni had no choice but to routinely send out a large number of Shinigami (death gods) to patrol the border area.

This led to a weakness in the internal defenses.

Even Shiba Isshin thought that the Shinigami of the 13th Division had arrived very quickly this time.

Normally, if they can get here in about two hours, it would be considered that they are very responsible and hardworking.

"Because of what?"

Higashino Shuichi countered with a question.

"It's nothing, it's just that the Shinigami in Soul Society have become weaker."

Shiba forced a smile as he answered.

Right now, he doesn't even know what kind of position he has.

From the perspective of Soul Society, his unauthorized actions and prolonged absence from Soul Society make him no different from a traitor.

However, Shiba Isshin is conflicted when faced with Kisuke Urahara, an "enemy" of all the Shinigami.

He didn't know whether he should trust Kisuke Urahara.

But now he can only rely on Kisuke Urahara.

Otherwise, the mystery of the disappearance of the two officers of their 10th Division might truly remain an unsolved case.

Zhibo was unwilling to accept this outcome.

He secretly came to the mortal world to investigate why the two officers of his squad had suddenly disappeared.

If the truth is not thoroughly investigated, all his previous efforts will be in vain.

Okay, okay!
Kabuto-senpai, you've been playing for so long, you must be tired. Shall we go take a break?
And, Mr. Shiba, are you sure your health is alright?

Fortunately, in this heavy atmosphere, Masaki Kurosaki stepped in time to ease the tension.

As a new generation Quincy, she couldn't comprehend the dark era that the Quincy of the past had experienced.

She can only see every Grim Reaper she encounters, and so far, they are all good Grim Reapers in the standard sense.

Therefore, she instinctively did not want her senior, Higashino Shuichi, to have a strained relationship with Shiba Isshin.

"It's really nothing, Miss Kurosaki, just a minor injury~"

Shiba Isshin smiled and shook his head.

It's just a left arm, no big deal!

The four of them quickly returned to Urahara General Store in Karakura-cho, Tokyo.

"Is this one of your Death Gods' strongholds in the mortal realm?"

Standing at the entrance of the general store, Higashino Shuichi looked up at the signboard and said.

He's become somewhat addicted to the role, completely immersing himself in the character of Takuya Kabuto.

"While it's not exactly accurate to be precise, it's probably close enough for you. You can interpret it however you like."

Kisuke Urahara greeted Tessai Gahishi, dressed as a laborer, who was arranging merchandise inside the room with a smile.

"From the very beginning, I've been curious about you, the Grim Reaper. Why do I have this feeling that you're not surprised at all by my appearance?"

"Higashino Shuichi turned to look at Urahara Kisuke and said."

Higashino Shuichi originally thought that Urahara Kisuke would at least try to deny such a blatant accusation.

To my surprise, Kisuke Urahara's answer was quite straightforward.

"Hmm, that's not surprising at all~"

"Huh? Why?"

"Mr. Urahara, did you already know long ago that I would summon Kabuto-senpai?"

Masaki Kurosaki had just wanted to use her power to ease the tense atmosphere, but she didn't expect that her curiosity would be piqued first.

Kisuke Urahara didn't rush to answer Masaki Kurosaki's question, but instead looked at Shuichi Higashino first.

After seeing that the latter was also looking at him with an inquiring gaze, he pushed open the door leading to the inner room of the grocery store and made a gesture of invitation.

"Hmph! Just trying to be mysterious!"
"For my sake, as a junior, I can give you a chance!"

After giving a cold snort, Higashino Shuichi decisively became the first to walk in.

Masaki Kurosaki followed closely behind.

Unlike Higashino Shuichi, she believed that Urahara Kisuke would never harm her.

So when passing by Kisuke Urahara, Masaki Kurosaki even bowed to him.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Urahara, that's just Kabuto-senpai's personality. I hope you can understand!"

(Masaki Kurosaki: I've really gone to great lengths to maintain this harmonious family!)

"It's okay, I understand."

Kisuke Urahara responded with his usual smile.

He didn't care at all about Higashino Shuichi's attitude.

He only needed the appearance of someone like Higashino Shuichi to prove some of his suspicions.

After Masaki Kurosaki entered, Isshin Shiba originally intended to follow her in, but Kisuke Urahara unusually stopped him.

"I'm sorry, Isshin, but I don't think you're really suited to know what's coming next."

Kisuke Urahara stood in front of Isshin Shiba and spoke slowly and deliberately.

Shiba Isshin's lips moved.

No one knows what he is thinking at this moment.

But in the end, Shiba Isshin took one last deep look at the dark corridor behind the door, then sighed and turned to leave.

Kisuke Urahara was indeed hiding many secrets.

Shiba Isshin no longer knew whether he should trust Urahara Kisuke.

Perhaps he should return to Soul Society immediately, tell the Captain-Commander what's going on here, and then accept punishment from the Central 46?

But what about his two missing officials?
What would he say to the families and friends of those two officials?
"Senior Woling, could you please take me to that place again?"

As he approached the entrance of the general store, Shiba Isshin turned back and looked sincerely at Tsukasa Rin, who was working there.

The latter did not turn around, but simply quickened the pace of his movements.

"Okay, let me finish arranging these items."

Woling Tiezhai is still the same Woling Tiezhai, without the slightest change.

Inside the back room of the general store at this time.

Higashino Shuichi and Kurosaki Masaki sat facing each other, while Urahara Kisuke, who entered later, sat slightly to the side between them. "Kabuto-senpai, you really don't need to be so wary..."
I've known Mr. Urahara for a long time, and I assure you, he's definitely not the kind of Grim Reaper you've ever seen!

Seeing that Higashino Shuichi's spirit particles had been in a semi-condensed state ever since he entered, ready to be conjured into a powerful Holy Annihilation Arrow at any moment.

Masaki Kurosaki also offered this advice.

However, Shuichi Higashino remained completely unmoved.

Although Shuichi Higashino is not a standard Quincy.

Having once possessed a Quincy clone like Takuya Kabuto, he could fully understand the dark period that the Quincy of the past experienced.

That was an abyss that Kurosaki Masaki, living in the relatively peaceful era she was in, could never experience.

That was only when Mai Kurosaki became pregnant and was too old to walk anymore, the Kurosaki couple were forced to choose a place to settle down temporarily as a displaced person.

Apart from the Ishida family, a pure-blooded Quincy family from outside the region.

It can be said that among the pure-blooded Quincy in the world today, let alone enjoying their old age, very few can even get through middle age.

True darkness is always hidden beneath a surface of tranquility.

Masaki Kurosaki could not possibly not understand this principle.

However, one cannot be unaware of the character design of Shuichi Higashino as Takuya Kabuto.

Otherwise, how could Takuya Kabuto have survived until now?
Therefore, Higashino Shuichi had to do this.

Furthermore, Higashino Shuichi believed that Urahara Kisuke was not the kind of person who would harbor resentment over such a matter.

The same is true.

Kisuke Urahara chose to completely ignore the spiritual energy entanglement in Shuichi Higashino's hands.

He calmly took out a black box from a cabinet, opened it, and took out an antique-looking key.

"I don't know, Mr. Kabuto, do you recognize this?"

Kisuke Urahara looked into Shuichi Higashino's eyes and asked.

This is definitely a test!
Higashino Shuichi was absolutely certain.

The question is, how should he answer?

As for this key, if it were Higashino Shuichi, he would definitely know about it.

Because that was the spoils that Kisuke Urahara had taken from him back then.

These are items that the Ishida family brought out from the Quincy Unseen Empire, which was hidden in the shadow of Seireitei.

If Higashino Shuichi is not mistaken, that key should be the escape route left by the Quincy back then.

A gateway that connects the invisible empire with the present world.

However, as Takuya Kabuto, Shuichi Higashino was unsure whether he should know.

Higashino Shuichi's brain was working at lightning speed.

The answer to this question depends on whether Kisuke Urahara knows the purpose of this key.

It's even unclear whether Kisuke Urahara ever personally visited that invisible empire.

Higashino Shuichi gently closed his eyes, then leaned back slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Of course I know, but as far as I know, only the Quincy of the Ishida family possess this key."

They would never give this key to an outsider.
So, can I assume that you, the Grim Reaper, Kisuke Urahara, killed the Ishida family and then stole the key from them?

There wasn't much time for Higashino Shuichi to think; in front of Urahara Kisuke, even half a second of hesitation would be a weakness.

So, by closing his eyes and leaning back, he bought himself a brief moment and made a bold guess.

He bet that Kisuke Urahara had already found the location of that door and had already been to the Wandenreich!

This is one of the few gambles that Shuichi Higashino has taken in his long career as a Grim Reaper.

Fortunately, he made the right bet once again.

Looking at the Sacred Annihilation Arrow in Higashino Shuichi's hand, ready to be released, and feeling the aura that had completely locked onto him.

It was as if if he said even one wrong word, Higashino Shuichi would shoot him without mercy.

Urahara Kisuke smiled.

This is the Quincy that he imagined was a remnant of that era.

“That’s not the case!

"Senior Kabuto, the Ishida family and Mr. Urahara have a very good relationship. In fact, I only met Mr. Urahara through Mr. Ishida Sogen's introduction!"

Kisuke Urahara didn't need to explain himself to Shuichi Higashino's accusations.

Because he knew that he was a suspect in the standard sense.

It's completely impossible to gain Higashino Shuichi's trust by trying to explain things to yourself.

There is only one completely unrelated third party, who, to some extent, shares the same stance as Higashino Shuichi.
The testimony given by Masaki Kurosaki is the most powerful.

This is why Kisuke Urahara allowed Masaki Kurosaki to join them.

But it's also because Kisuke Urahara's considerations were too perfect.

As a result, Higashino Shuichi no longer needed to find a reasonable way out for himself.

"Really?"

Higashino Shuichi revealed a tone of skepticism.

"If you don't believe me, you can go and ask someone from the Ishida family."

However, there is one point I feel I need to explain: I did not initially obtain this key from the Ishida family.

It was snatched from another Grim Reaper!
That's why the Ishida family allowed me to keep this special key safe.

Kisuke Urahara added.

After hearing this, Higashino Shuichi just wanted to roll his eyes.

Who are you implying something about?

While in a sense it is true that it was Higashino who first had wicked intentions.

But you, Kisuke Urahara, aren't exactly a good person either!

Why pretend to be a good person here!

How can you make it sound so legitimate that one person is ripping another off?

So, I misunderstood you?

A good Grim Reaper?

"I said with a cold laugh," Higashino Shuichi said.

The Holy Arrow in his hand showed no sign of being withdrawn.

"Senior Kabuto!"

Masaki Kurosaki, standing to the side, was extremely nervous.

She wanted to get up and stand between Higashino Shuichi and Urahara Kisuke, but Urahara Kisuke stopped her with a look.

"I really like what a friend of mine once said: 'Don't look at what a person says, look at what a person does.'"

"Coincidentally, there just happens to be a very suitable target in the present world. I wonder if Kabuto-kun would be interested in taking a look a little longer?"

Higashino Shuichi was already numb.

Although he has been away from Soul Society for many years, his presence is felt everywhere.
Could the friend that Kisuke Urahara mentioned be referring to him?

When did they become friends?

"Alright, then I'd like to see what you're planning to do!"

However, Higashino Shuichi quickly followed Urahara Kisuke's lead.

(End of this chapter)