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

Chapter 288, Section 286: The Place the Spirit King Cannot Reach
Mayuri Kurotsuchi had no idea where Yoruichi Shihouin had gotten the information.

However, the undeniable fact is that Mayuri Kurotsuchi was indeed the one who first spread the news about Nemu.

All of this began with his series of collaborations with Shuichi Higashino and the Tsunayo family back then.

These collaborations taught Mayuri Kurotsuchi a lesson: there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.

There's no one he can't cooperate with, as long as it aligns with his interests.

However, this cooperation cannot be a deep collaboration.

Any news that could betray our "allies" must never be leaked.

Otherwise, Nie Jianli would go from being a highly sought-after person to a thorn in everyone's side in an instant.

Thus, guided by such a flexible mindset...

Without any psychological burden, Mayuri Kurotsuchi began collaborating with all sorts of people.

He is willing to hand over necessary information or actions in return as long as the other party can bring him benefits.

Regardless of whether this person's identity is contrary to the overall interests of Soul Society.

It has nothing to do with his personal feelings.

Therefore, he, who originally hated Urahara Kisuke and wanted to surpass him, secretly accepted Urahara Kisuke's terms of cooperation.

In other words, Kisuke Urahara traded all the research he had done during his time away from Soul Society for Mayuri Kurotsuchi's support in his actions and information over the next period of time.

Simply put, it meant making Mayuri Kurotsuchi an inside agent for Kisuke Urahara in Soul Society.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi had no reason not to agree to such an exchange.

After all, Kisuke Urahara offered very generous terms.

Kisuke Urahara even allowed Mayuri Kurotsuchi the right to refuse a deal.

Mayuri Kurotsuchi may unilaterally terminate the cooperation at any time should she express any unwillingness to proceed with the transaction.

Of course, this takes into account Shuichi Higashino's situation and the current state of Soul Society.

He wasn't foolish enough to reveal the truth about Higashino Shuichi.

The phrase "having connections with everyone" perfectly describes Mayuri Kurotsuchi's current situation.

As for Yoruichi Shihouin...

If Yoruichi Shihouin came with "sincerity," then Mayuri Kurotsuchi would naturally be very happy to reveal some less important information to her.

Unfortunately, that wasn't the case; Yoruichi Shihouin had only come to confront them.

Then I'll have to forgive him for not giving me face.

Keep your mouth shut and see the guest out.

Yoruichi Shihouin, completely outmaneuvered, was furious with Mayuri Kurotsuchi's antics.

Unfortunately, she really doesn't know what to do with Mayuri Kurotsuchi right now.

After all, she couldn't really turn against Mayuri Kurotsuchi, or even resort to violence, could she?

With no other option, Yoruichi Shihouin could only leave the 12th Division's base in a huff and then return to the human world through her own means.

She had to find Kisuke Urahara and get to the bottom of this.

What exactly is their purpose in doing this?
Does Kisuke Urahara not know what the consequences would be if Central 46 arrested Otome, who was in the eye of the storm, at this time?

Does Kisuke Urahara really intend to rely on the spirit remains of the first captains to launch a counterattack on Soul Society during the chaos and become its ruler?!

Yoruichi Shihouin really can't understand Kisuke Urahara anymore.

Since Kisuke Urahara admitted to her that he had indeed hidden a lot from her and had no intention of being honest with her at all.

Yoruichi Shihouin immediately sensed that Kisuke Urahara had changed.

Later, Kisuke Urahara even tricked other Hollowfied Shinigami in the human world into joining him in an attack on Soul Society.

That time was arguably the most dangerous moment in the entire Soul Society.

That was shortly after Higashino Shuichi was imprisoned in the deepest hell.

At that time, Captain-Commander Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's injuries from his battle with Higashino Shuichi had not yet healed.
The entire Seireitei was almost destroyed because of Shuichi Higashino;
The second captain of the Gotei 13, Kyoraku Shunsui, captain of the 8th Division, and Aizen Sousuke, captain of the 5th Division, must guard the entrance to the Avici Hell to prevent a similar incident to that of Kenpachi Azajo from happening again.
The captain of the 7th Division, Sajin Komamura, and the captain of the 11th Division, Kenpachi Zaraki, were both crippled by Shuichi Higashino, and the captain of the 4th Division, Retsu Unohana, had no will to fight.

The captains of the Third Division, Gin Ichimaru, the Tenth Division, Isshin Shiba, and the Ninth Division, Kaname Tosen, are tasked with suppressing the restless Hollows in Hueco Mundo.

It can be said that after Higashino Shuichi's outburst, the available combat power of the entire Soul Society was at its lowest point in hundreds of years.

If Yoruichi Shihouin hadn't led those Hollowfied Shinigami to a last-minute defection, Kisuke Urahara might have actually conquered the entire Soul Society that time.

But it was also because of that incident that the conflict between Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara reached its peak.

The two have now completely parted ways.

Yoruichi Shihouin led the remaining Hollowfied Shinigami alone, relying on the technology provided by Kisuke Urahara in the past, to hide in the human world.

And occasionally return to Soul Society to see how things are changing there, and whether there's any chance to clear the names of those Hollowfied Shinigami.

Life should have continued in this uneventful way.

Until the day before yesterday, Yoruichi Shihouin heard the news that Nemuru had been kidnapped.

She then urgently contacted Shiba Kukaku, who then applied to Kabuto Asayako for the right to use the video room.

Then, by tracing back through the video hall, they found the "source," Mayuri Kurotsuchi.

However, Yoruichi Shihouin does not believe that Mayuri Kurotsuchi is the true source.

First, Mayuri Kurotsuchi had neither the motive nor the reason to do so.

Secondly, all the subsequent events occurred after Nemuro returned from her trip to the mortal world.

If this is not a coincidence, then it must be a premeditated act.

Who else in the world has this ability?
Yoruichi Shihouin knew the answer to this question without even thinking.

"So, this is the question you should ask me after not seeing me for so long, when you suddenly come to see me?"

Standing on the balcony, Kisuke Urahara smiled and looked into the distance.

"Of course I can ask you other questions, but the question is, will you answer them?"

Yoruichi Shihouin stood behind Kisuke Urahara, looking at the now unfamiliar figure and spoke.

"Then Yoruichi, why do you think I will answer your question this time?"

Or rather, even if I admitted to you that my goal was to turn the group of Shinigami left behind by Shuichi Higashino against the entire Soul Society, what could you possibly do?

Kisuke Urahara didn't turn around, but looked into the distance and calmly said.

Yoruichi Shihouin fell silent.

She really didn't know what to do.

"Do you want to help the Shinigami left behind by Shuichi Higashino, or help Soul Society solve those problems?"

Neither of these categories applies to you right now; you don't have the status or qualifications!

Kisuke Urahara, in the most calm tone, presented Yoruichi Shihouin with the cruelest reality.
You can only look!
Otherwise, you, or Lisa Yadomaru and the others, whoever goes to Soul Society, will be treated as an enemy.

It can only exacerbate the chaos. Kisuke Urahara cruelly shattered Yoruichi Shihouin's illusions.

He knew that Yoruichi Shihouin still hoped that Soul Society would get better and better.

The problem is, the current Soul Society might not welcome Yoruichi Shihouin.

Yoruichi of Shihōin fell silent.

She only saw the potential consequences of Yinmeng's arrest, completely forgetting her current identity.

She is no longer the head of the Shihouin family.

The wavering nobles in Soul Society no longer hoped for her return.

They have a better option.

Compared to Yoruichi Shihouin, who has been away from Soul Society for a hundred years, Sayako Kabuto, the head of the Kabuto family, who is also one of the four noble families, is clearly a better candidate to place a heavy bet on.

Higashino Shuichi, leaning against the wall outside the door, also fell silent.

What does it mean to search high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly?

That’s it!

However, the relationship between Yoruichi Shihouin and Kisuke Urahara was far worse than Shuichi Higashino had imagined.

Higashino Shuichi never expected that his original design would produce such an outstanding result.

Now, Yoruichi Shihouin has found her.

However, it seems that Yoruichi Shihouin may know less than Shuichi Higashino himself.

Fortunately, Yoruichi Shihouin did bring some "good news" as well.

At least she let Higashino Shuichi know that in just two days, Nemuro would be publicly executed at Sogyoku Hill.

Still a familiar recipe.

They just changed the female lead.

As for the male lead...
Higashino Shuichi looked down at his hands.

He knew very well that such an outrageous trial result for Yinmeng could not possibly have been the result of normal discussions within the Central 46th Bureau.

Even the traditional Central 46, which Higashino Shuichi had experienced, had never carried out such a radical trial.

Therefore, this trial could only have been arranged by Aizen.

As for Aizen's purpose, Higashino Shuichi felt he no longer needed to think about it.

It's definitely to create a perfect stage for Aizen's debut.

If that were the case, and Higashino Shuichi wasn't there at the time and missed the sight of Aizen reigning supreme over all the heavens, wouldn't he regret it for the rest of his life?

However, given Higashino Shuichi's current identity and Urahara Kisuke's constant vigilance, it would be difficult for him to escape without revealing his true identity.

There must be a very reasonable and plausible reason.

"hehe."

Suddenly, Higashino Shuichi couldn't help but laugh.

He was laughing at himself, wondering what he was thinking.

As for reasons, don't I already have them ready-made?

Without saying hello or knocking, Higashino Shuichi pushed open Urahara Kisuke's door.

Higashino Shuichi didn't go inside. Under the gazes of Urahara Kisuke and Shihouin Yoruichi, Higashino Shuichi stood calmly at the doorway and said...

"Sorry, I overheard some of your conversation just now."

But the Shinigami you just mentioned named Nemu, is the female Shinigami I saved last time, right?

Yoruichi Shihōin frowned and nodded.

"I understand. Could you please prepare a tool for me to travel to Soul Society?"
You Shinigami may not understand, but we humans, especially our lineage of Quincy,

The principle is to "help those in need to the very end, and see them through to the end."
Since that Yinmeng is facing punishment because of me.

I couldn't just ignore her; otherwise, wouldn't it seem like I'd gone to all that trouble to save her in the first place?

Higashino Shuichi said this to Urahara Kisuke.

Kisuke Urahara paused briefly after hearing this.

Because that familiar feeling came back again.

In Higashino Shuichi's body, Urahara Kisuke seemed to see the phantom image of another orange-haired boy.

The phantom was very blurry; apart from the striking orange hair, Urahara Kisuke couldn't make out anything else.

And this feeling is fleeting.

Normally, most people would consider this feeling to be an illusion, but Kisuke Urahara didn't think so at all.

Because every time he has this feeling, some thoughts that are not his own will appear in his mind.

Furthermore, his actions and behaviors would subconsciously follow that sudden thought.

For example, he chose to inform Tessai Wakami to accompany him to save the Shinigami who had been Hollowfied;
For example, he had a sudden inspiration and, after already sending Yoruichi Shihōin, he personally led a team from the West Bureau to the East Bureau, and even managed to get the key from that Quincy family before Higashino Shuichi could.

For example, right now, there's a voice in his head telling him not to agree to Higashino Shuichi's request.

Kisuke Urahara speculated that this might be the so-called will of the Soul King.

The Spirit King never truly died; he continues to influence the entire world in this way.

However, Kisuke Urahara no longer intends to act according to the Soul King's will.

Whether it was during the first attempt at defying the Soul King's will in the Western Frontier Bureau, when he proactively broke off his cooperation with Masato Miyazaki;
Later, they took advantage of the situation and almost led the spirits of the first captains to conquer Soul Society.
Or perhaps, quite abruptly, the plan to help Aizen fuse with the complete Hogyoku was initiated beforehand.
Kisuke Urahara kept testing the limits of the Soul King's influence on him.

Through numerous trials and tests, Kisuke Urahara has essentially reached a conclusion.

The less he "listens to the Spirit King," the less influence the Spirit King's will has on him.

To use a modern human term, it would be that even if one persisted to the very end, the Spirit King would give up.

Is the Spirit King very strong?
In the known history of Soul Society, the Soul King is undoubtedly powerful.

That was a powerful figure who single-handedly created the Three Realms.

But even such a powerful Spirit King has people he cannot influence.

So what about Kisuke Urahara?

Kisuke Urahara once pondered this question.

Can Kisuke Urahara become an existence that surpasses the Soul King?
To reach places that even the Spirit King could not reach!
The only answer that Kisuke Urahara could think of was two words.

hell!

He will conquer hell!

(End of this chapter)