With the sound of friction, the heavy door slowly opened.
Outside the gate, a figure lying in the shadow lifted a bamboo hat on his face: "Handsome, how are you?"
"Well, relying on the method Yoichi taught me, I can easily break the seal."
Along with the words, a middle-aged man with gray hair slowly walked out of the gate holding a shield in one hand and a stick-like object in the other.
If Duan Mu were here, he would find...
This figure is clearly Jushiro Ukitake, who has been on sick leave and has not participated in any meetings.
Hearing this, the person lying in the shadow slowly stood up, revealing his unique colorful cloak: "Tsk, tsk, no matter what, the news sent by Yoruichi still makes me feel a little unbelievable."
"really."
Ukitake Jushiro nodded: "But if what she said is true, many things that I can't understand will be answered."
After saying that, a solemn look flashed in his eyes: "With Ye Yi's help, preparations have been made to prevent the execution. During the period before the execution begins, we can verify on our own whether what Ye Yi said is true.
."
"Um."
Jingle Shunshui held down the brim of his hat: "However, I am more curious about how the boss Duan Mu found out."
"have no idea."
Jushiro Ukitake shook his head and said: "Although I have had several contacts with him, I still can't understand him. The only thing that is certain is... he is not our enemy."
"But they may not be companions."
Kyōraku Shunsui couldn't help but think of what Duan Mu said at the previous captain meeting, and smiled: "However, now is indeed the best time for us to verify it."
"Although Boss Duan Mu was 'imprisoned' in the Ninth Division by Old Man Shan, whether it was Old Man Shan, Zhenyang Room 46, or... the people mentioned in Ye Ye's mouth, they all paid attention to it.
With him, this actually makes our actions easier."
"I just feel a little sorry for Boss Duan Mu. I have to deal with the travel disaster and appease Old Man Shan. At the same time, he also needs to always be on guard against the person Yoichi mentioned."
"He is obviously a little dissatisfied with the current situation."
When Jingraku Shunsui said this, he was quite gloating: "You didn't see it inside just now. Boss Duan Mu vented his anger not long ago and made a big fuss."
"Um?"
…
Regret~~
Seeing the devastation in front of him, Duan Mu felt so regretful.
What kind of boxing should I do when I have nothing to do? I was quite good at catching fish, but I found a lot of work for myself.
"Why."
Duan Mu sighed heavily, took the materials handed by the team members on the side, and continued his repair work.
He didn't pay attention when he was playing, but he only discovered it when he was repairing...
He had unintentionally caused so much damage.
Not only the street, but also the buildings and walls on both sides of the street were damaged to varying degrees. Even with Duan Mu's working speed, it would take at least several days to complete all repairs.
Fortunately, he is not alone.
Duan Mu turned around and saw hundreds of Death Gods in Death Overlord uniforms, constantly transporting various materials towards them.
Although they can't do jobs that require crafts such as building roads and houses, everyone has the strength to do it. All the physical work can be left to them, and Duan Mu only needs to be responsible for the crafts.
At this speed, it will probably be completed tomorrow morning.
"team leader."
The call came from afar. Duan Mu looked up and found Hisagi Shuhei, who was attending the vice-captain meeting, walking towards him.
Seeing this, Duan Mu couldn't help but sigh.
because……
This guy is really rigid. No matter what happens, he must report it to himself.
Even if Duan Mu tells him, 'You can make your own decision,' it's useless. As long as he receives the latest progress on the travel disaster from the vice-captain meeting, he will give a detailed report to himself after returning.
Duan Mu doesn’t even want to hear it.
"team leader."
Hisagi Shuhei came to Duan Mu, looked at Duan Mu who was covered in dust, and said in a strange tone: "Why don't we leave these tasks to the team members?"
"Forget it, I don't want to work more and more."
Duan Mu shook his head, and then changed the topic: "Tell me, is there any latest progress?"
"Vice Captain Abarai of the Sixth Division was seriously injured and has now been sent to the comprehensive rescue center of the Fourth Division for treatment. The whereabouts of the brigade that attacked Deputy Captain Abarai are unknown." Hisagi Shuhei said.
said solemnly.
First it was Madarame Ikkaku and Ayase River, and now Renji Abarai. In less than 10 hours since the morning invasion, the Gotei 13th Division had lost several senior officers and one
Vice Captain.
This is the first time he has encountered such an emergency situation since he became the God of Death!
The most important thing is...
Hisagi Shuhei hesitated and said, "The place where the two of them fought is located in the north of our ninth district, in front of the square leading to the Confession Palace."
"How come?"
Duan Mu frowned: "Have you investigated how they broke through there?"
Shuhei Hisagi also had a look of confusion on his face: "The person who discovered Vice Captain Abarai was Vice Captain Kira Izuru of the Third Division. According to the investigation, the accident that caused the battle with Vice Captain Abarai seemed to have happened out of thin air.
It appears that it does not go through the jurisdiction of our Ninth Division or other divisions."
To be honest, Hisagi Shuhei couldn't figure out how the group of travelers got to the Confession Palace.
Because there are only two routes to get to the Palace of Confessions.
Either through their 9th Division, or... the offices of each captain, which is the area where the Gotei 13th Division headquarters and the 1st Division's building are located.
If the travel disaster passed through that way, Captain Yamamoto would definitely not be aware of it!
On their side, Hisagi Shuhei can be sure that except for the big black guy, absolutely no other travelers have arrived here.
"These are the latest news about the travel disaster. Besides..."
Shuhei Hisagi paused for a moment and continued: "Before we left, Captain Yamamoto asked us deputy captains to return to their respective jurisdictions and convey the captains of each division to quickly go to the headquarters to assemble for a captain meeting."
"Now?"
Duan Mu was slightly startled.
You must know that in order to ensure that the captains of each division can always guard their respective jurisdictions, after the last captain meeting, except for Zaraki Kenpachi, whose jurisdiction is in Rukongai, all other captains were ordered to stay in their respective jurisdictions.
Regarding the new developments in the cargo incident, the deputy captains of each division went to the headquarters to communicate.
Now the commander-in-chief asked them to go to the headquarters immediately.
It can be seen that the serious injury suffered by a deputy captain has attracted the attention of Captain Yamamoto to the travel disaster.
"Um."
"Hey~~Troublesome..."
Duan Mu put down the tools in his hands: "Let everyone go back to eat first. Anyway, there are almost all the things they need to do. I can do the rest by myself when I come back from the meeting."
"How is that possible!"
Hisagi Shuhei said resolutely: "Captain, please go and do your work. I will stay here and work with everyone."
When Duan Mu saw this, he did not continue to chase people away. Instead, he stood up and dusted himself off. He did not go back to the team building to change clothes, and just headed towards the headquarters.
Mainly...
There are only death-defying clothes in the team building, and Duan Mu is really not used to wearing those kind of clothes.
When he arrived at the headquarters, it was completely dark.
But the lights at the headquarters were brightly lit. Duan Mu came to the conference room of the headquarters with ease. As soon as he stood still, two huge doors opened to the inside.
In the conference room, including Captain Yamamoto on the stage, ten captains have gathered.
At this time, I have exactly eleven captains.
The two people who didn't come were the old sick Jushiro Ukitake and Toshiro Hitsugaya.
Seeing this, Duan Mu's eyes flashed with surprise.
It's not because two people are absent, but...
Zaraki Kenpachi, a full-fledged Reitei, chased the traveler for two days and a night without sleeping a wink, but he was surprised that a guy whom the traveler had not met yet actually had the energy to come to the captain's meeting.
How energetic is this guy?
"I heard that you met some travelers?"
As soon as Duan Mu stood next to Zaraki, the guy came forward with excitement on his face: "I originally wanted to go to the ninth district to find you, but I ended up here out of nowhere, and then I was left here by old man Yamamoto." After that,
He looked Duan Mu up and down, his eyes lit up when he saw his dusty appearance:
"To be able to make you so embarrassed, the traveler must be very strong, right? Why haven't I met him?"
"Yeah, very strong."
Duan Mu didn't bother to explain to him that he did it for work, but said directly: "If you look carefully, you will definitely encounter it."
"Quiet!"
Captain Yamamoto on the stage glanced at Zaraki Kenpachi, but he was not annoyed by Zaraki Kenpachi's title. Instead, he said in a serious tone: "The situation is urgent now, and the Gotei 13th Division has been reduced."
As an adjutant, it is no longer appropriate to hand over tasks to the team members below."
Captain Yamamoto glanced at Ichimaru Gin with a slight smile on his face, and continued: "As for the punishment of Ichimaru Gin for acting alone, since this is the time when people are employed, we will not pursue it."
"Thank you." Ichimaru Gin responded with a smile, as if he didn't care whether the punishment was cancelled.
In this regard, Captain Yamamoto also did not react much, but smashed the wooden crutch in his hand on the ground.
Dang~~
Along with the crisp sound, Captain Yamamoto's voice came.
"I declare that starting from this moment, a special wartime order will be activated."
"High-ranking officials, including the deputy captain, are required to carry their Zanpakutō with them 24 hours a day in the Seireitei, and..." Captain Yamamoto glanced at everyone below:
"You are granted complete freedom in battle!"
Completely liberated?
As soon as these words came out, all the captains present could not help but have a strange look in their eyes.
Duan Mu curled his lips, he would not have come if he had known it was because of this.
I don't even have a Zanpakutō, and you still ask me for complete liberation?
"Including Duan Mu."
I don't know if he saw through Duan Mu's thoughts, but Captain Yamamoto suddenly said: "According to the order of Mao No. 46, your Zanpakutō should have been sealed forever by the Demon Demons."
"But the situation is urgent now, and you have meritorious service in arresting the travelers, and you have the important responsibility of guarding the Palace of Confessions."
"So I allow you to continue to hold the Zanpakutō. I will discuss this matter with Mao No. 46 later."
Duan Mu blinked his eyes when he heard this.
"But before arresting all the intruders, you must not leave the jurisdiction of Division 9 without my permission. Afterwards, I will allow you to return to Rukongai and continue to enter and leave the Seireitei freely."
At the end of the sentence, Captain Yamamoto's tone gradually turned cold: "But if you violate it, don't blame me for taking back everything you have and imprisoning you forever."
"yes."
Duan Mu nodded yes.
no way……
In front of this old man, he really didn't dare to say anything wrong.
And in general…
In fact, the conditions offered by Captain Yamamoto were not bad. All he asked of himself was that during this period of invasion by foreign enemies, he would be allowed to assume the responsibility of captain of the Ninth Division, and he would not be allowed to leave the Ninth Division.
The reward is the Zanpakutō and the captain's salary, as well as being able to withstand the revenge and pressure from Mao No. 46.
Although this last point, a group of dead people will not bring any pressure to him at all, but there is no guarantee that a certain captain present will not use this to mess with him.
And the price you have to pay...
He is responsible for handling the affairs of the Ninth Division, managing the team members, and arresting travelers who come to his jurisdiction.
As for Aizen...
It doesn't matter who you like, old man Yamamoto is staring at me so hard, what else can I do?
Anyway, Aizen wanted to kill the Soul King, not his own life.
Since there is no way to prevent him from getting Bengyu, then just lie down...
Love as much as you want!!
At most, I just have a little conflict with him...well...it should be a small conflict, right?
Duan Mu muttered in his heart. To be honest, he was not sure whether he had angered Aizen or not.
He even couldn't understand why Aizen was so interested in Kurosaki Ichigo.
Judging from Kurosaki Ichigo's experiences that are almost consistent with his own memories, it is obvious that someone is secretly pushing...or deliberately training him, giving him the right gift at the right time and the right place.
opponent.
Otherwise, it is impossible for everything to develop as in his memory. If this were the case, he would not have met Taihu Chadu today.
Thinking of this, Duan Mu couldn't help but glance at Jing Le Chunshui.
He has been under house arrest in the 9th District. He knows nothing about the changes in the Seireitei and has no idea what the other captains are busy with.
But he always had the feeling that while he was lying flat to catch fish, the other captains were lying even flatter than him, with their upper body lying in the ground...
However, Duan Mu did not continue to struggle, but turned his attention back to Aizen.
If his previous guess was true and Aizen had obtained the Bengyoku, then in Duan Mu's opinion, the most likely possibility was that he would stay in Soul Society and not leave...
In order to continue to observe the growth of Kurosaki Ichigo.
And this is what Duan Mu doesn't understand the most.
At least if he were Aizen, he would never deliberately cultivate an opponent who might kill him.
Even if he hoped that someone would stop him from doing what he was about to do, or that he would have an opponent, Duan Mu would never do it.
This led Duan Mu to come to a conclusion.
ill!!
The captain's meeting was announced to be over, and Zai Feng and Uzuki Hana Retsu left the headquarters immediately.
One of them needs to lead a covert mobile search for travel accidents, and the other needs to lead the Fourth Squadron to rescue the wounded. It can be said that they are the two busiest captains among all captains.
Seeing the two of them leaving, Duan Mu didn't bother to be polite to the remaining male creatures. After getting the Zanpakutō from the deputy captain of the first team, he left the headquarters directly.
If you have time to talk nonsense with them, why not go back and continue repairing the ninth area.
