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"Xianghe River".

After the group stood still, Kuchiki Ginryu stepped forward and spoke first to Hoshino Hibiki, who had his back to them.

"Wow? What a rare guest, Captain Kuchiki."

"I never expected that the first person to visit me in prison would be Captain Kuchiki. I am truly honored."

Hoshino Kyouga didn't even bother to turn around. Even Kensei Muguruma, who wasn't familiar with the group, frowned upon hearing Hoshino Kyouga's sarcastic words.

Faced with Hoshino Hibiki's dissatisfaction, Kuchiki Ginryu made no attempt to defend herself.

After all, Hoshino Hibiki used Bankai to help him catch Erin, who was following his daughter, thus violating the Captain-Commander's order.

Instead of visiting Hoshino Hibiki immediately, he sent his daughter to visit Erin.

Secondly, they did not use their connections to mitigate Hoshino Hibiki's sentence, nor did they attempt to transfer Hoshino Hibiki to the Sixth Division.

In short, it was Hoshino Hibiki who stood up for Kuchiki Ginrin, but in the end, Hoshino Hibiki had to bear all the consequences himself.

Kuchiki Ginryu knew she was in the wrong.

However, he's not here to apologize.

"Xianghe, you should know very well how I have treated you these past few years."

"Hey, what's so unclear about that? They just want me to marry into the Kuchiki family and serve them, right?"

Since they had already broken off relations, Hoshino Hibiki had no intention of giving Kuchiki Ginrin any face.

"However, it seems that the head of the Kuchiki family has found a better replacement, so I was abandoned."

"No, I did not give up on you before."

"hey-hey……"

The rotten wood echoed the river with a cold laugh.

The conversation between Kuchiki Ginrin and Hoshino Hibiki gave everyone present a juicy piece of gossip.

Even Yoruichi Shihouin was unaware that there were so many elements involved in the battle between Erin and Hoshino Hibiki the night before last.

However, considering Kuchiki Ginrei's age and Kuchiki Sojun's condition, everyone understood.

"Indeed, after that person appeared, I began to waver."

"But Xianghe, do you think I would reject you because of someone I've only known for a day?"

Hoshino Hibiki's smile faltered.

Indeed, over the years, Kuchiki Ginrin has treated Hoshino Hyouga as her junior, and Hoshino Hyouga has also dutifully played the role of a junior. In terms of their relationship, the two are no less like a real father-in-law and son-in-law.

Based on Hoshino Hibiki's understanding of Kuchiki Ginryu, Kuchiki Ginryu certainly wouldn't deny herself just because of someone who had just appeared.

A pang of regret flashed through Hoshino Hibiki's mind, but it was quickly torn apart by her.

Who is he?

He is Hoshino Hibiki, a genius with the ability to overturn the Soul Society.

Why does Kuchiki Ginryo speak to me in such a condescending tone?

Is it the strength of the Sixth Division Captain, or his status as one of the Four Noble Families?

Unbeknownst to her, Hoshino Hibiki's heart had undergone a great change.

Why are these people allowed to be so high and mighty, so entitled to decide their own fate?

And do I have to obey their "decision"?

Even if it's a rejection, it should be him who rejects the Kuchiki family.

Therefore, Hoshino Hibiki only felt disgusted by Kuchiki Ginryu's current attitude.

"Xianghe, why did you kill Cang Chun?"

Faced with Kuchiki Ginryu's questioning, Hoshino Hibiki finally turned around.

"Huh? Kuchiki Aoi is dead? That's really... delightful."

"However, Captain Kuchiki, it's not really appropriate to pin the blame on me just because your son died."

"Stop making excuses, Xianghe."

Kuchiki Ginryu didn't believe Hoshino Hibiki's sophistry at all: "Soujun, Sojun died because of the power of his own Zanpakuto."

"In the entire Soul Society, only you, Hibiki, can do this."

"Answer me, why did you kill Cang Chun, Xiang He!"

Hoshino Hibiki laughed at Kuchiki Ginryu's aggressive questioning.

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

"Captain Kuchiki, you need evidence to speak."

"When I was sent to the Ninth Division prison yesterday, the Ninth Division Captain personally took away my Zanpakuto."

"Moreover, the Shinigami guarding the Ninth Division prison can testify that I have been in the prison ever since I entered it."

"Captain Kuchiki, tell me, how can I kill Kuchiki Sōjun in the Ninth Division's prison without my Zanpakutō?"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha……"

Chapter 30 Invitation

Hoshino Hibiki's maniacal laughter echoed throughout the Ninth Division's prison.

Everyone present remained silent.

After learning that Kuchiki Sojun died because of the power of his own Zanpakuto, everyone began to suspect Hoshino Kyouga.

However, as Hoshino Hibiki said, his Zanpakuto was personally stored away by Kensei Muguruma, the captain of the 9th Division, and he himself has always stayed in the 9th Division's prison and has never left.

Before questioning Hoshino Hibiki, they had already checked the warehouse and found that Hoshino Hibiki's Zanpakuto was still in its original location.

Just as Hoshino Hibiki said, they say that Hoshino Hibiki killed Kuchiki Sōjun, but they need to provide evidence to prove that Hoshino Hibiki was able to kill Kuchiki Sōjun, the vice-captain of the 6th Division, without using his Zanpakutō while in the 9th Division's prison.

Alternatively, it could prove that the members of the Ninth Division failed in their duty of supervision, allowing Hoshino Hibiki to escape from prison unnoticed.

Yoruichi was obviously the first to think of this latter point.

So, Yoruichi Shihouin walked to Erin's prison.

"Hey, Vice Captain Erin, you've been making quite a splash these past few days. Right now, a lot of Grim Reapers outside are saying you're the number one person after the captain."

"Come on, Captain, if possible, I'd rather this never happened."

"Hey, judging from your expression, I thought you really liked it here."

Erin shook her head: "It's not that I like it, it's just that I'm used to it."

Yoruichi Shihōin nodded slightly.

Indeed, as far as Yoruichi knew, her vice-captain had spent over thirty years either on missions or cultivating in his dormitory.

It was only recently, after learning some tips on slacking off from Aya Beesho, that I gradually started going outside the squad.

The Ninth Division's prison is about the same size as Erin's dormitory in the Second Division, so Erin said he was used to it and there was no problem.

"However, Captain Yoruichi, how much longer do I need to stay here?"

"And what crimes did those noble gentlemen in the Central Bureau of 46 accuse me of?"

"Ha, if nothing unexpected happens, you can come out tomorrow."

"As for the charges, with the eldest daughter of the Kuchiki family and Captain Kuchiki personally testifying for you and providing evidence to the Central 46 that you were protecting the eldest daughter of the Kuchiki family at the time, what charges could they possibly bring against you?"

"At most, they'll just compensate for the repair costs of the streets."

"Thank you so much, Miss Haruko and Captain Kuchiki."

After exchanging some information, Yoruichi went straight to Erin and asked, "Erin, you should know what I want to ask."

Hearing Yoruichi Shihouin and Erin's conversation, the others also turned their attention to this.

Even Hoshino Hibiki is no exception.

After all, if Erin really wanted him dead, he could have simply made up a lie.

"Ah."

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Erin nodded.

"However, the result may disappoint you."

“Last night I did sense a violent fluctuation in Hoshino Sansei’s spiritual pressure, but he never left the prison.”

……

After leaving the prison squad, Yoruichi Shihouin looked at Kisuke Urahara after Ginrin Kuchiki left.

"Urahara, what's your opinion on this matter?"

Yoruichi Shihouin had absolute confidence in Kisuke Urahara.

In her mind, Urahara was the smartest person in the world, and there was nothing he couldn't do if he wanted to.

This attack on the eldest son of the Kuchiki family was naturally no challenge for Urahara.

"Without a doubt, whether it's the way Kuchiki Aoizumi died or the tone of Hoshino Sanke, we know that Kuchiki Aoizumi was killed by Hoshino Sanke."

"However, as Hoshino Sansuke said, he has never left the Ninth Division's prison, and his Zanpakuto has always been in the Ninth Division's warehouse. It will be very difficult for us to find evidence of his intrusion."

"Yes, the ability to control other people's Zanpakuto is the ability of Hoshino Sansuke's Zanpakuto."

"But Hoshino Sansuke's Zanpakuto has always been in the Ninth Division's warehouse."

"Without a Zanpakuto, even the Third Seat of Hoshino wouldn't be able to control someone else's Zanpakuto, right?"

"Ah."

"By the way, Yoruichi, you go back first. I have an idea that I need to test."

"Oh?"

Yoruichi stopped and smiled.