Death: Captain Millennium

In the First Squadron meeting room, the atmosphere was solemn and serious.

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni stood at the head of the group and glanced around at the captains present. "This captains' meeting is to announce something important. Captain Kiryu Hikifune of the 12th Division has been awarded a promotion to the Royal Family's special forces squad, Zero Division, for developing the 'temporary soul placement technology.' That concludes the proceedings of this meeting."

As soon as he finished speaking, congratulations rang out throughout the conference room.

"Congratulations, Captain Hikifune!"

"Captain Hikifune, you're truly amazing!"

Hikifune Kiryu smiled modestly: "Thank you everyone, it's just good luck. It's a pleasant surprise to be appreciated by Squad Zero."

At this time, Ukitake Jushiro spoke up: "Captain Hikifune, please don't be too modest. This technology of yours has benefited Soul Society."

Hikifune Kiryu smiled and nodded to express his gratitude.

Lin Yu also congratulated him, "Captain Yizhou, congratulations. I was originally thinking of asking you for advice on this research, but I didn't expect you to leave us so soon."

Hikifune Kiryu smiled and replied, "Captain Lin Yu, if you're interested in this, I'll have Hiyori give you a copy of my research appendix later. I hope it'll be helpful. Also, after I leave, please take good care of Hiyori. She can be quite a headache sometimes."

Lin Yu quickly agreed: "Don't worry, Captain Hikifune, I will take good care of Hiyori."

Hikifune Kiryu nodded gratefully: "Then I'll leave it to you, Captain Lin Yu."

Everyone started to leave, but Lin Yu remained in the meeting room.

"Lin Yu, let's go to my 8th squad to have a drink." Chunshui hasn't had a drink with Lin Yu for a long time.

Hearing this, Lin Yu turned his head, looked at Chunshui, and smiled slightly: "Chunshui, thank you for your kindness, but not today." There was a hint of apology in his voice.

Chunshui was slightly startled, then laughed: "Haha, what's the matter? Is there something important?"

Lin Yu nodded and said, "Yes, I still have something to discuss with the captain."

A hint of doubt flashed across Chunshui's eyes, but he quickly returned to normal. He patted Lin Yu on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Okay, in that case, come and have a drink with me after you're done."

After saying that, Chunshui turned and walked out of the meeting room.

Lin Yu watched Chunshui disappear through the doorway and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew Chunshui was a reasonable person and wouldn't be angry about his refusal. But at this moment, he really needed to talk to the captain alone to discuss some important matters.

"Lin Yu, you stayed here to ask about Squad Zero, right?" Captain Yamamoto seemed to have guessed the reason why Lin Yu stayed.

"Captain, I'm asking about Squad Zero for one reason. I have other important matters to report to you. Let's go to the captain's office to talk."

"Let's go. I'm curious about what else important things you have to do."

Soon Lin Yu followed Captain Yamamoto to his captain's office.

"Captain, Squad Zero is responsible for guarding the Soul King, right?" Lin Yu stated the mission of Squad Zero as soon as he opened his mouth.

Captain Yamamoto's eyes flashed, "How did you know?"

"Hey! Captain, don't get so excited! Don't think I just hang out in my captain's room drinking and doing nothing all day. I've been collecting a lot of information."

"Collecting intelligence? That's what the Eighth Division should do." The captain smiled.

Lin Yu continued, "Don't worry about that. I have my own channels. Not only do I know about the existence and mission of Team Zero, I also know that Team Zero now has five members, including Hikifune Kiryu. The leader is Hyoshubu Ichibei, whose Zanpakutō is the first Rule-based sword that the captain-in-chief didn't want to tell me about before. There's also Nimaiya Oyue, who created the Zanpakutō, Kirinji Tenshiro, and Shutara Senjumaru."

Hearing this, the captain's smile disappeared, replaced by a serious expression. He stared at Lin Yu and asked, "What else do you know?"

Lin Yu hesitated for a moment, but decided to speak frankly. He took a deep breath and replied, "Spirit King."

The captain's expression darkened instantly at this word, his eyes filled with alarm. He suddenly placed his hand on the Zanpakutō at his waist, simultaneously casting a barrier around the captain's room. He asked coldly, "How did you know this? I believe any information concerning the Soul King should be kept secret, right?"

Lin Yu saw the captain's reaction and felt nervous. He waved his hands and said anxiously, "Hey! Hey! Hey! Captain, don't get excited. Let me explain."

The captain gripped his Zanpakutō tightly, ready to strike at any moment. Lin Yu hurriedly explained, "Captain, please believe me, I mean no harm. I saw what happened with the Soul King, but rest assured, I won't reveal a word to anyone."

"You said you saw it?"

Lin Yu calmed down, then looked at Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni and said, "Captain should know how I woke up from my deep sleep."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni nodded, "I know. Unohana told me that the power of Yhwach was entangled in your body before, and you woke up after absorbing this power."

Lin Yu nodded slightly, "That's true, but the key is how I absorbed the power. Captain, you don't know, right?"

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni shook his head, "Unohana never told me this because she didn't know either."

Lin Yu said calmly, "In fact, I didn't learn Bankai at all during that battle a thousand years ago."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni's eyes narrowed, and he looked at Lin Yu in disbelief, "Say it again!!!"

Lin Yu repeated: "I said I didn't master Bankai before! In that battle, I used the power of Shikai."

Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni was silent for a moment, then nodded. "I see. You mastered Bankai while you were asleep, allowing you to absorb Yhwach's power. So your ability to see the Soul King is also a skill you gained after mastering Bankai."

"Yes, after I gained Bankai, I saw the essence of the Three Realms. I saw how the original Soul King divided the Three Realms, and how he was dismembered by the ancestors of the five nobles and made into human sticks." Lin Yu said cautiously, because he didn't know whether Captain Yamamoto would go berserk because of this.

"I'm sorry, Captain. Actually, I came from another time. I lied to you about all these things, except that I didn't know Bankai before." This is Lin Yu's biggest secret, and he will never tell it until his death.

Either explode in silence or perish in silence! Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni looked at Lin Yu fiercely, his gaze as blazing as a burning flame. However, he did not make a decision immediately, but fell into deep thought. Time seemed to freeze, and the whole room was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Finally, Captain Yamamoto broke the silence. His voice was low and powerful: "Lin Yu, tell me, what is your attitude towards Soul Society?" This question was like a thunder that broke through the silent night sky, and he couldn't help but be moved.

Lin Yu was clearly not expecting the captain to ask such a question. A flicker of surprise crossed his face, but he quickly regained his composure. He straightened his body and replied firmly, "Soul Society? To me, this isn't just a place, it's my home. Here are you, my respected Captain Yamamoto, my beloved Bayunsai, Captain Kyoraku Shunsui, and my other friends. They are all important figures in my life, and I'm willing to give everything to protect them. So, no matter what difficulties or challenges I face, I will stand up without hesitation to defend the peace and order of Soul Society."

Lin Yu's words were filled with determination and loyalty, revealing his deep love for Soul Society. His eyes gleamed with determination, as if to prove his sincerity and conviction to Captain Yamamoto.

The captain was silent for a moment, then slowly loosened his grip on his Zanpakutō. He gave Lin Yu a deep look and warned, "Remember, this matter must not be mentioned again. The existence of the Soul King is crucial to the stability of the entire Three Realms. If this were to be leaked, the consequences would be disastrous."

Lin Yu nodded repeatedly, indicating that he understood. He was secretly glad that the captain hadn't taken direct action. It seemed that the Spirit King's secret was indeed very serious. He would have to be more cautious in his words in the future.