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

Chapter 290, Section 288: I have come, and I declare, this is war.

In this world, Karakura Town.

Today is the day Yinmeng is to be sent to her execution.

Kisuke Urahara prepared a portal for Shuichi Higashino to travel to Soul Society.

Higashino Shuichi's original plan was to go to Soul Society alone.

But
What's going on between you two?

Higashino Shuichi looked at Shiba Isshin, who was missing an arm, and Kurosaki Masaki, who was dressed in sportswear, and questioned him.

"I've found some clues about the disappearance of my former teammates, and I think I can now roughly pinpoint a certain Grim Reaper."

So I'm going back to see him this time; I'm just passing by you.

Shiba answered calmly.

Higashino nodded slightly, barely accepting Shiba Isshin's explanation, then turned to look at Kurosaki Masaki.

"And what about you? Don't tell me you're going the same way."

Masaki Kurosaki shook her head, then pretended to smooth her short hair back with her right hand and said...
"Of course not, Kabuto-senpai, I just wanted to help you."

After all, you've taught me a lot these past few days, so I really need to thank you!

"Come on, with your skills..."

Higashino, his eyes half-closed, was about to refuse Kurosaki Masaki when she interrupted him.
"Isn't my strength what you said yesterday morning? That I'm the strongest Quincy in the entire world besides you?"
Even an ordinary captain-level Grim Reaper could lose to me if they're not careful!
I asked Mr. Shiba, and there are only thirteen captains in the entire Soul Society. In other words, there are only thirteen Shinigami stronger than me, right?

Masaki Kurosaki's face was filled with excitement.

In her mind, if she could go to Soul Society with Kabuto-senpai and come back alive, she would truly be able to leave her mark on the history of Quincy!
After all, it is said that even their only king, the Quincy, did not return alive from Soul Society.

With such achievements, she can truly pursue the life she wants without having to worry about the pressure from the Ishida family.

Indeed, for Masaki Kurosaki, all she had to think about was what she could gain by going to Soul Society with Shuichi Higashino.

However, Shuichi Higashino has many more things to consider.

The most pressing concern is whether Masaki Kurosaki will actually encounter any danger.
However, the moment this idea appeared in Higashino Shuichi's mind, he quickly dismissed it.

Since things have already come to this, does Higashino Shuichi still need to care about Kurosaki Masaki's safety?

For Ichigo Kurosaki, this layer of insurance is no longer a necessity.

Things that are dispensable can simply be left alone.

Therefore, Higashino Shuichi simply smiled helplessly.
"Maybe so. Well then, I'll give you this chance to repay me."

After saying that, Higashino Shuichi turned around and walked into the portal.

Then, Shiba Isshin and Kurosaki Masaki exchanged a glance, and with Shiba Isshin's polite refusal, the two followed one after the other into the Transcendental Gate.

Following them, Yoruichi Shihouin arrived late.

"I'll ask you one last time: when you had Mayuri Kurotsuchi spread that message, did you already guess that Central 46 would make such a severe ruling against Nemuru?"

Yoruichi Shihōin landed between the Senkaimon Gate and Kisuke Urahara, staring into Kisuke Urahara's eyes as she spoke.

Normally speaking, the eyes are the windows to a person's soul, and all of a person's true inner thoughts can be reflected in the changes in their eyes.

However, this principle does not apply to Kisuke Urahara.

His eyes were clear and full of composure.

Do you still believe what I say now?

Yoruichi Shihouin turned and walked towards the gate, leaving behind only one sentence.
"I'll find out the truth myself!"

One door, four people, four lines of fate.

Meanwhile, in the Seireitei of Soul Society, Nemu sat alone in her cell inside the maggot's nest.

The enormous nest of maggots now only has a handful of maggots trapped inside.

The reason for this is thanks to the great battle between Higashino Shuichi and Aizen when Higashino Shuichi defected from the Maggot Nest.

Why don't you seem nervous at all?

Soi Fon, the captain of the Second Division, arrived outside the Maggot Nest and looked at Nemuru inside, asking her a question.

Why should I be nervous?

Yinmeng tilted her head and asked in return.

"Because you are about to be sent to the Hill of Twin Killings for execution."

Soi-Feng replied.

"Oh, so what?"

The dream remains a mystery.

"Isn't this enough?"

Soi Fon was also puzzled.

"This is my final judgment. The Gotei 13, as the executors, will faithfully carry out the verdict rendered against me by the Central 46."
Being nervous won't change the outcome, so there's no need for me to be nervous.

Captain Soi Fon, are you satisfied with this answer?

Yinmeng reorganized her words.

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Soi Fon remained silent.

Why do people say that Yinmeng is like Xiuyi's daughter?
She didn't think it looked like it at all!
But this is fine too, at least it allows Soi Fon to deceive herself into thinking that there is no relationship between Nemuru and Higashino Shuichi.

Then, her mood will be a little better when she escorts Nemuro to the Hill of Twin Phantoms.

Looking at Otome locked inside, Soi Fon couldn't help but think of the words the Captain-Commander had specifically told her last night.

Be careful of the Grim Reapers from the Kabuto family.

In name only, the Kabuto family, one of the four great noble families, does not have any direct subordinates among the Shinigami (death gods).

There wasn't even a minor nobleman who followed him.

But in reality, almost every high-ranking member of Soul Society knows that there are some Shinigami who are not retainers of the Kabuto family, but are even more powerful than retainers of the Kabuto family.

Unfortunately, these Grim Reapers are all exceptionally powerful.

They are the kind of people who, if randomly released, could easily take on the role of captain.

"They... probably won't come, right?"

Soi Fon thought to herself.

At least she didn't want to see that happen.

But the truth is, at this time, at Douma's house,

Kisaragi Shusuke, Yujima Ouko, and the others were already ready to draw their bows.

"Lady Sayako, aren't we leaving yet?"

Kisaragi Shusuke stood to the right of Kabuto Asayako. As Higashino Shuichi's eldest disciple, he had to be the first to step forward and ask this question.

They have been waiting here for almost two days.

From the moment they decided to rescue Yinmeng until now, they've just been waiting. They haven't made any preparations, like setting up an ambush.

Kisaragi Shusuke had no idea what Kabuto Masayako was waiting for, having kept them inactive.

The same question also existed in the minds of Yujima Osh, Matsumoto Rangiku, and Mukkaru Kensei.

As everyone knows, the sooner you save Yinmeng, the better.

Although the maggot's nest is located in the heart of Seireitei, only the Second Division Captain Soi Fon guards Nemuru.

With the help of Souya Mochishiro, rescuing Nemuro from there would be incredibly easy.

However, once Otomu reaches the Hill of Twin Delights, Kisaragi Shusuke and the others will face more than just Soi Fon, the captain.

Although Ruyue Xiuzhu and the others weren't exactly afraid, there was absolutely no need for them to create so much trouble for themselves unnecessarily.

Masayako Kabuto was well aware of this, but she couldn't do that.

At least not now.

Because Asayako Kabuto knew that Shuichi Higashino had returned, and that he had also gone to the mortal world.

Considering the timing of Nemuru's sudden disappearance from Soul Society and her sudden reappearance in the human world, some things are self-evident.

Kabuto Sayaka didn't have the time or inclination to dwell on the exact nature of the relationship between Higashino Shuichi and Nemuru.

However, Kabuto Sayaka is certain that Higashino Shuichi is definitely aware of what's happening on Nemuro's side.

So Asayako Kabuto is waiting, waiting for Shuichi Higashino to return.

She had a vague feeling that Higashino Shuichi might also be one of the masterminds behind the Nemuro incident.

In that case, Higashino Shuichi's attitude will be very important.

“Let’s wait a bit longer. We shouldn’t act rashly until Nemuro is actually sent to Twin Peaks Hill.”

Kabuto Sayaka took a deep breath, looked around at the anxious crowd, and then spoke as if she had made up her mind.

"Still waiting?"
Oh, I see. Lady Sayako, you want to take this opportunity to announce our existence to the entire Soul Society, right?

Then I have no objection!
I've really wanted to do this for a long time!

When Lord Shuichi returns, he'll be overjoyed to see that we helped Sayako-sama become the number one noble family in Soul Society!

After listening, Yujima Oshi said with a sudden realization.

He felt he understood everything!
But in reality, he understood nothing.

However, Masayako Kabuto did not directly deny Ousho Yushima's guess.

Because of Yujima Ouko's reminder, she was unsure whether Higashino Shuichi really had such thoughts.

Given Higashino Shuichi's personality, if he were to do something like that, Kabuto Sayaka wouldn't find it strange.

Then Kensei Rokusha and Rojuro Ootori exchanged a glance.

They both saw a hint of hesitation and worry in each other's eyes.

Does this mean Masayako Kabuto has admitted it?

What will happen to the two of them?
Should they betray their allies and show their loyalty to the Captain-Commander and the other nobles in Soul Society, or should they blindly follow Kabuto Sayaka and the others to the bitter end?
To be honest, this wouldn't have been a problem at all if it were when Shuichi Higashino was still around.

They will definitely choose the latter.

Because who made it possible for Higashino Shuichi to single-handedly take on the entire Gotei 13?

But now that Higashino Shuichi is imprisoned in the deepest hell, it's hard to say whether they can protect them and fight against the entire Gotei 13 if they only have Kenpachi Momoshiro.

At least Kenpachi Azajo's strength had never been so directly displayed to them as Higashino Shuichi had.

Just as Kensei Muguruma and his companions were contemplating this turning point in their lives, a piece of news that caught the entire Soul Society off guard spread throughout the Seireitei almost instantly.

No, it can't even be considered a message anymore.

Because it's more like a provocation.

A provocation to all of Death!

It was a massive, divine arrow of destruction formed from a large number of spiritual particles. It entered through the south gate and exited through the north gate, flying across the entire Seireitei.

It was only when it fell into the third district of North Rukongai that it perished due to insufficient spiritual power.

"Senior Doudouye, is what you're doing really okay?"

Outside the south gate of Seireitei, Masaki Kurosaki stood behind Shuichi Higashino, staring blankly at the traces left by the Holy Arrow in the sky, and said nervously.

She admitted that she had indeed felt that her Quincy senior was a little arrogant at one point.

But at that time she could still deceive herself by saying that it was normal for Kabuto-senpai to be a little arrogant because he was so strong.

But now, she realizes that her senior, Kabuto, might just be arrogant.

This arrogant attitude, this way of coming in and practically announcing his arrival to all the Soul Reapers in Soul Society, is simply...
so cool!
Masaki Kurosaki's heart was pounding uncontrollably.

Is this what the Quincy are really like?

Will she be able to become a Quincy as powerful as Kabuto-senpai in the future?
Suddenly I feel a bit expectant. Why is that?

Masaki Kurosaki even wondered what she would do if she had the same power as Kabuto-senpai.
"Oh no, I never expected this."

After a while, Masaki Kurosaki finally gave up.

She's not that kind of person at all.

Asking her to do something like that would be incredibly difficult.

"Damn it, Quincy, don't be so arrogant!"

If you do this, we Grim Reapers will absolutely not let you go!
You can't escape now.

Just then, Higashino Nyudo, the South Gate guard who had been knocked down by Higashino Hideichi's arrow, lay on the ground with one hand covering his wound, gritting his teeth, and looked up at Higashino Hideichi.

Why should I run away?
Now that I'm here, I'm here to settle some scores with you Grim Reapers!

"That Grim Reaper named Nemuro was someone I saved. You want to execute him? Did you even ask me?"

Higashino Shuichi placed one foot on Hikari Nyudo and said arrogantly.

Hehehehe.
You're just a Quincy, what business is it of our Shinigami's affairs?

"You want to save Yinmeng? No way!"

Even when Bi Juru was trampled underfoot, struck by three divine arrows, and his body weakened to the extreme, he still did not forget his principles.

Unfortunately, in the face of overwhelming power, the persistence of the weak is utterly futile.

Higashino Shuichi had no interest in continuing to torment Higashino Nyudo, nor was he obligated to save his life.

Bi Ju entered the Dao after being struck by three arrows; whether he lived or died depended entirely on his fate.

"You're wrong, there is a way, and it's the South Gate!"

"Higashino Shuichi said softly, and then stepped over Higashino Nyudo's body.

As expected, the alarm went off the moment his body crossed the South Gate.

But that was meaningless, because all the Shinigami in the Seireitei already knew.

What the Sacred Arrow that traversed the entire Seireitei left behind was a declaration of war;
What was played was a war song!
(End of this chapter)