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

Chapter 285, Section 283. Bonds? Intentional?

"Soul Essence - Gate to Rebirth!"

Saito, immortal and ageless, walked against the light, facing the rain of arrows unleashed by Higashino Shuichi.

The enormous phantom of the monk behind him simultaneously tapped the ground with his staff.

A purple phantom of the Gate of Rebirth appeared in front of Saito Immortal and advanced along with him.

Those divine arrows that touch the gate of rebirth will be directly transformed into the most primordial spiritual particles.

"So strong."

Upon witnessing this scene, Yinmeng couldn't help but utter those two words.

Before Saito became immortal, he probably didn't even need to use one-tenth of his power to deal with her.

No wonder the Soul Society has been entangled with these first captains for so many years, yet has never been able to eliminate them.

But that's all there is to it.

The fact that Saito is immortal is not enough to make Higashino Shuichi feel bad.

"Praise to the Holy Land!"

This time, Higashino Shuichi didn't make the unnecessary circling motion; instead, he decisively controlled the surrounding spiritual particles to disperse.

Only after Saito, who was immortal, entered his domain did he instantly deploy his defensive matrix.

When those enormous star-shaped crosses were erected beside the immortal Saito, a hint of confusion finally appeared in his eyes.

Because of this ability, Saito, who is immortal, has never seen it.

This is an ability that even Yhwach, the Quincy King, never used a thousand years ago.

Could there be another person of such extraordinary talent among the Quincy besides Yhwach?

What Saito, who is immortal, doesn't know is that Higashino Shuichi is nothing more than a plagiarism monster.

He was simply imitating the future Yhwach template in terms of abilities—

He used his own fabricated sacred script abilities.

However, the ability of the Holy Script is also an unknown mystery to both the current and past Grim Reapers.

This is a new ability system that Yhwach only came to understand after being defeated by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

It was inspired by the method used by Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni in order to defeat him, which involved sacrificing several other first-generation 13th Division captains to gain a temporary boost in power.

Furthermore, Yhwach took this approach a step further and upgraded it.

First, he distributes his power by giving it to others through his own blood, and then lets those people improve their abilities on their own.

Finally, he used the power of Sainthood to reclaim all the power he had given away in the past.

Of course, in a sense, Higashino Shuichi's ability to use sacred characters was achieved by exploiting a bug (system vulnerability).

Therefore, in theory, Higashino Shuichi does not need to worry about being sanctified by Yhwach in this normal timeline.

Getting back to the main point, Saito, though immortal, had never seen Higashino Shuichi release the Sanctuary Praise.

However, as one of the thirteen strongest survivors who emerged from that barbaric era, she possesses a far more acute intuition for danger than a normal Grim Reaper.

This field is very dangerous!

This was the instantaneous response Saito's immortal brain gave her when she saw those giant star-shaped crosses rising up.

Should they continue charging towards Higashino Hideichi and take a gamble, or retreat immediately?

The rational answer is to retreat.

Because at this moment, she is standing on the edge of the Sanctuary of Praise. If she immediately changes direction, and with the power of her Zanpakuto, she will most likely be able to retreat.

But
"If that's the case, would it still be me?"

Saito's ageless and immortal face was filled with unusual excitement.

To retreat is the act of a coward!
A thousand years ago, she was willing to sacrifice herself to defeat the Quincy King and become a stepping stone for Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni.

A thousand years later, when she returns from hell, how could she possibly show weakness in front of a mere ordinary human Quincy?
"Soul Essence - Withered Tomb!"

Therefore, Saito, who was immortal, shouted out that name!

The enormous, illusory image of the monk standing in place immediately understood, bowed, and raised his arm.

At the same time, he slammed the skull in his hand violently into the ground.

Earthquake?

The sky is falling and the earth is splitting apart?

nothing!
All Higashino Shuichi saw was that the giant skull blended perfectly into the earth like a sponge.

Countless experiences have taught Higashino Shuichi that there must be something fishy going on when things seem unusual.

When a seemingly powerful move doesn't immediately demonstrate any power.

What he should be thinking about is what kind of big move is brewing behind the scenes.

However, Saito, who was immortal, was already charging towards him again.

Higashino Shuichi wondered what would happen if a real Grim Reaper crashed into that enormous gate to the afterlife.

Will it also be broken down into spirit particles?
Or will it, like its name suggests, become a baby?
Whatever the outcome, it certainly won't be a good one.

Higashino Shuichi had no choice but to hesitate for a moment.

The Holy Land Praise is fully unfolding.

Endless holy arrows began to rage within this enclosed space.

They will annihilate everything that does not belong to Shuichi Higashino!

It was also thanks to Saito's ageless and immortal persistence.

This made Higashino Shuichi realize that Saito's gate to immortality covered a much wider area than the gate he could see on the surface.

Strictly speaking, the visible phantom of the Gate of Rebirth is merely a symbol, representing the radius of Saito's immortality and the Gate of Rebirth's power.

Beyond this radius, anything that attempts to get any closer will be affected by the Gate of Rebirth.

Hundred steps, dozens of steps, tens of steps
Amidst the barrage of divine arrows, Saito's immortal speed of advance was not only unaffected, but instead increased even further.

Higashino Shuichi was able to guess the reason.

It's because of the effect of the Gate of Rebirth.

Those sacred arrows that touch the gate of rebirth will all be broken down into the purest spiritual particles.

Therefore, in a short period of time, the concentration of spiritual particles around Saito's immortal body had reached an unimaginable level.

Even at the very center of Seireitei, the concentration of spiritual particles is probably less than one percent of the concentration around Saito, who is currently immortal.

In this environment, even a pig could withstand this level of spiritual pressure.
The wind generated by even a casual lift of the leg is probably no less powerful than a full-force attack from a vice-captain, the Grim Reaper.

In Higashino Shuichi's previous life, there was a term called "oxygen intoxication".

He felt that Saito, who was now immortal, should be "intoxicated by spirits".

Therefore, even though Saito is immortal and not skilled in the Shinigami's Shunpo, he can still demonstrate speed comparable to or even surpassing Yoruichi Shihouin in this environment.

Of course, this is not without its costs.

The price of Saito's immortality was that the Gate of Rebirth that had been gathered around her body collapsed with a bang when she was only seven steps away from Higashino Shuichi.

The endless holy arrows of destruction could finally unleash their fury on the immortal Saito. They were determined to avenge their previous humiliation!

Seven steps is a distance that Saito, under normal circumstances and with his immortality, could cover in the blink of an eye.

However, for Saito, who is now immortal, this is a different story.

Every step that followed was fraught with difficulty.
Five steps away, he only took two more steps forward. Saito's immortal body had been pierced countless times by those holy arrows of destruction!

If it weren't for the fact that her current body was composed of that very special spiritual remains, it would have been destroyed long ago if it were the immortal and ageless body of Saito, the Grim Reaper!

Three steps
He took two more steps forward. This time, Saito, seemingly having exhausted all his strength,
Even with the special rules brought about by the power of the Spirit King, it couldn't withstand Saito's immortality and his actions!
Many parts of her body have not had time to recover;
Only one step left!
Shuichi Higashino is right ahead!

However, Saito, who was immortal, could no longer lift her Zanpakuto, because her arms had been cut off, and her lower body was reduced to limbs.

The Zanpakuto that was originally in her hand fell to the side of her.

Is this the end?
Shuichi Higashino hopes the answer is,
"Yes, it's over!"

But in fact, Saito's immortality provides the answer that...
"Come on, let's die together!"

Faced with the immortal Saito kneeling on the ground, Higashino Shuichi also knelt on one knee.

Higashino Shuichi still possesses power within him.

However, almost all of his external spiritual remains had been drained of their power.

In fact, when Saito was immortal and only three steps away from Higashino Hideyoshi.

The Holy Arrows within the entire Holy Domain of Praise were almost completely depleted.

"A withered grave."

Higashino Shuichi looked up again at the huge phantom of the monk in the distance.

No, at this moment, the enormous monk was no longer an illusion.

His appearance had solidified, transforming him into an existence akin to the Tenken Myōō of Komamura Sajin, the captain of the 7th Division!
Higashino Shuichi thought of a famous quote from his past life.

One will be a million bones.

The withered mound that Saito, who was immortal, had set up by the monk was constantly devouring everything on it.

They even fail to distinguish between friend and foe!
The enormous phantom monk was using all of this as nourishment for himself.

Saito, who is immortal, entered the game himself, all for this moment!
If she ultimately fails to break through Higashino Shuichi's Sanctuary of Praise, then her Zanpakuto will deliver the final blow to Higashino Shuichi in her place!
Higashino saw through everything.

It can only be said that none of the original captains who managed to emerge from that era were easy to deal with.

This awareness of being ruthless to the enemy and even more ruthless to oneself is something that most Grim Reapers in this era do not possess.

"call"

As the enormous physical form of the monk in the distance discarded his staff and began to clasp his hands together in prayer.

Higashino Shuichi breathed a long sigh of relief.

He did his best in this battle.

If he weren't constrained by the spirit body, preventing him from fully unleashing his Quincy abilities...

Saito's act of remaining ageless and immortal just now was truly courting death.

She didn't even have to wait until she had taken seven steps.

Higashino Shuichi was confident he could make Saito immortal and fall to the ground.

but now
Facing the enormous monk who had already materialized into a physical form.

Higashino Shuichi dared not take any chances.

Any disrespect shown to Saito, the immortal first captain, is a betrayal of his spirit.

For Shuichi Higashino, abandoning his current persona, revealing his true self, and unleashing his full power is probably the best option he can currently choose.

At this point, Higashino Shuichi finally understood why Urahara Kisuke had specifically chosen the immortal Saito to carry out this plan.

I'm afraid that Kisuke Urahara is just saying he believes in himself and wants to give himself an explanation.

However, deep down, he was always wary of himself and wanted to probe for more information about himself.

He may not have guessed his own identity, but it's definitely not as simple as he previously claimed.

Yes, that's very Kisuke Urahara.
Higashino Shuichi thought of the promise he made to Aizen Sousuke before coming to the human world, and that he would give him an explanation.

The explanation regarding the half of the Hogyoku in Urahara Kisuke's story.

He felt he might have to break his promise.

The first thing he'll do after his disguise is exposed is definitely to kill the immortal Saito in front of him.

But the second thing is definitely to turn the gun around and unleash a barrage of attacks on Kisuke Urahara.

Regardless of the outcome, I'll vent my anger first!

However, Higashino Shuichi's idea was never realized.

I don't know if it's a bond.

At this very moment, someone who was completely outside of Higashino Shuichi and Urahara Kisuke's plans suddenly appeared in the sky.

“Such a major event happened not long ago, not far away, and you still dare to show up here openly.”

It seems you really don't take us Soul Reapers seriously~

The speaker was a male Grim Reaper wearing black-rimmed glasses.

He was wearing a long-sleeved white captain's haori with the fifth division number on it.

His tone was gentle, and he exuded a friendly aura.

It is Aizen Sousuke
As the captain of the Death God team, he had absolutely no need to hold back when facing Saito's immortal attacks.

Higashino Shuichi stared at the man whose back was to him.

I feel mixed emotions.

"Could he have been secretly watching this place all along, and then deliberately chose this moment to step in and save the day?"

To be fair, Shuichi Higashino should thank Aizen for appearing.

But it was precisely because Higashino Shuichi knew Aizen so well.

This prompted Shuichi Higashino to indulge in some conspiracy theories.

After all, he himself often does things like that.

Aizen would be even worse than him.

It's worth noting that Aizen was one of the few people who knew that Higashino Shuichi was actually Kabuto Takuya's pseudonym.

Considering Aizen's long-term planning and arrangements within Soul Society.

It couldn't be easier to keep your eyes on Higashino Shuichi, who never hides his intentions at all.

but.
"Are you really capable of beating that guy?"

Higashino Shuichi had reservations about whether Aizen could defeat the giant monk in this state.

After all, Aizen Sousuke, the captain of the Fifth Division, is now widely regarded as a "fake" captain in Soul Society!

(End of this chapter)