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

Chapter 48. Did you know? Little Grass Deer
The night is filled with a full moon, and the sky is filled with stars.

Aizen did not stay at Higashino Shuichi's residence for long.

Until the very end, Aizen never brought up the question in his heart to Higashino Shuichi.

After Aizen left, Higashino Shuichi sat alone by the window, propping himself up with his hand and looking out at the desolate street. Beside his elbow was a steaming cup of Longjing tea that he had brought back from the human world.

Having already confirmed from his memory that Matsumoto Rangiku and Ichimaru Gin were surviving in the East Rukongai, finding them wouldn't be difficult for Higashino Shuichi.

Originally, Shuichi Higashino wanted to do it himself, but unfortunately, he went to Hueco Mundo and did not get the answer he wanted from Szayelaporro.

Szayelaporro knew how to extract the Soul King fragment from Death, but he lacked the ability to put the fragment back into Death's body and fuse it with Death again.

This process either happens directly from the moment of its birth, like Matsumoto Rangiku, or it requires strong external intervention.

Unfortunately, Higashino Shuichi does not meet either of the above two requirements.

Therefore, after going around in circles, Higashino Shuichi ultimately had no choice but to report Matsumoto Rangiku's situation to Aizen.

What was the meaning behind Aizen's meaningful look as he gazed at me before leaving?
He probably knows what I want, right?

That night, Higashino Shuichi's heart was filled with trepidation.

This was the first time he had made a request of Aizen since he started working for him.

Although Aizen had given him extra training in the past, training his swordsmanship and demon-slaying techniques, those were all things Aizen did voluntarily.

Because he probably couldn't stand Higashino Shuichi's completely inadequate skills.

This time, although neither of them said it explicitly, Higashino Shuichi knew that Aizen, with his intelligence, must understand.

Higashino Shuichi didn't know what Aizen was thinking, but after Aizen left, there was one thing Higashino Shuichi was certain of: Aizen at least didn't object.

Whether he can seize this opportunity ultimately depends on his performance.

Indigo dyeing doesn't support idlers.

"At least, it's not a bad start, is it?"

Higashino Shuichi took a sip of Longjing tea and sighed inwardly.

From the moment he decided to join Aizen's side, he had been hoping that Aizen would create the Hogyoku and then Hollowfy him, thus breaking the shackles that bound him.

While the ethereal transformation is still a long way off, the fragments of the Spirit King are within reach.

In particular, the fragment of the Soul King's fingernail on Matsumoto Rangiku's body has a decent ability: infinite regeneration.

It can almost be seen as a super-fast regeneration ability, which allows the user to regenerate their body infinitely as long as their soul remains intact, making it the best survival ability.

Moreover, this ability might even be compatible with Higashino Shuichi's current, rather useless Bankai ability.

Therefore, Higashino Shuichi was determined to obtain the fragment of the Spirit King's fingernail inside Matsumoto Rangiku's body.

The moon sets and the sun rises.

As usual, Higashino Shuichi arrived at the Fourth Division barracks and clocked in for work on time.

Not long after he began sorting the medicinal herbs, Higashino Shuichi heard a commotion outside.

"Yoko! What's going on outside? Why is it so noisy?"

Higashino Hideichi frowned, continuing his work as he looked outside the herbal medicine room to ask.

"Captain Shuu! It's that villain from last time! He's stormed into Seireitei!"

A startled cry came from outside the door from Yoko Sato, a member of the Fourth Division.

That big villain from last time?
Higashino Shuichi smiled. So they've finally arrived? The scale of their arrival is a bit too grand, but it doesn't matter.

Higashino Shuichi immediately put down his work and went outside.

Outside the Fourth Division barracks, members of the Fourth Division were seen carrying the injured Shinigami to the medical room.

Some of the more seriously injured Shinigami were even treated on the spot right outside the Fourth Division's barracks.

Among the crowd, Higashino Shuichi saw that the current third seat, Yamada Seinosuke, had immediately used his magic to heal a severely injured, one-armed Shinigami and was attempting to reattach his arm.

This guy is quite proactive.
Higashino Shuichi secretly admired him.

Ever since Yamada Seinosuke was removed from his position as vice-captain by Unohana Retsu twenty years ago and demoted back to third seat, he has been actively involved in rescue missions, as if this would increase his impression score in Unohana Retsu's eyes.

"Unfortunately, no matter what you do, it's unlikely that your respected Captain Unohana will even give you a second glance."

Higashino Shuichi silently mourned for Yamada Seinosuke for a second before leaving the Fourth Division barracks.

"Hey? You're the captain! Where are you going?!"

I heard Yoko Sato calling from behind.

Shuichi Higashino simply waved his hand.
"The Eleventh Division!"

In the original story, Shuichi Higashino forgot why Kenpachi Zaraki broke into Seireitei and killed the then 11th Division Captain, Kenpachi Onigeki.

But Higashino Shuichi knew exactly why Kenpachi Zaraki had barged in.

During this period, the number of casualties among the Kasumi clan's direct Shinigami has skyrocketed, and Kenpachi Zaraki deserves much of the credit.

Kenpachi Zaraki, with his blockheaded nature, might not understand what this means, but the little girl who always follows Kenpachi Zaraki, Yachiru Kusajishi, certainly understands the consequences of Kenpachi Zaraki's actions.

"Little Grass Deer, do you know what kind of people your Ah Jian has killed these past few days?"

"Aren't they just ordinary Grim Reapers?"

"They come from the Kasumi family, a top-tier noble family in Soul Society, second only to the five great noble families."

"That's alright. Whoever they send next, the more capable they are, the more Ah Jian will like them!"

"Then, can your Ken-chan survive against Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni, the strongest Shinigami in the history of Soul Society and the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13?"

"Ah Jian, he can definitely do it."

(Smiling) "Little deer, you know what? Sometimes, you don't necessarily have to stay in this chaotic back alley of Rukongai to enjoy the battle~"

On that day, Higashino Shuichi found Kenpachi Zaraki, who was still wandering in Rukongai, and fought him again. This time, Higashino Shuichi used the spiritual pressure isolation device that he had once seized from Yosuke Kumoi.

After sacrificing half of the spirit beings existing in Peach Blossom Spring as a price, he once again fought a difficult battle with Kenpachi Zaraki, who had suppressed his own strength, resulting in both of them suffering heavy losses.

After the war, Higashino Shuichi leaned against the ruins and spoke weakly to the excited Kusajishi Yachiru.

After that, Higashino Shuichi never went to see Kenpachi Zaraki again.

And that is why Kenpachi Zaraki would attack the Eleventh Division today.

Because the 11th Division is the most special division, it is the only division that has the tradition of killing the previous captain and taking over as the new captain.

"Let's make a scene, Kenpachi Zaraki!"

Higashino Shuichi thought to himself with a pleasant feeling.

(End of this chapter)