Under the night sky, two figures quickly shuttled between buildings.
Hisagi Shuhei looked at the chaotic situation below, his eyes full of hesitation.
"There's no point in helping now."
Duanmu looked back at Hisagi Shuhei and continued: "The person who controlled the Zanpakutō has left the Seireitei. What is still making a fuss in the Seireitei is just the Zanpakut of some ordinary team members.
knife."
"The Shinigami and the Zanpakutō can be said to depend on each other. No matter how terrifying the Zanpakutō's abilities are, if the owner is not strong enough, the performance of its abilities will be greatly limited."
"As for those Zanpakutō that have been materialized through other media, in the final analysis, they still rely on their master's spiritual pressure to exist. The strongest power they can exert will not exceed that of their master."
"So the Zanpakutō below do not pose much of a threat to the Seireitei."
"And regarding why the Zanpakutō was controlled, and how to release the control of the Zanpakutō, I already informed the secret maneuver when I rushed to the ninth area, and now all the secret maneuvers have been deployed, surrounding the entire Seireitei.
Get up, the storm caused by these Zanpakutō will soon subside."
"Stealth maneuver?"
Hisagi Shuhei was slightly startled, and then he remembered...
Before Captain Duan Mu became the captain of Division 9, he had been serving in covert mobile.
wrong.
It should be said that Captain Duan Mu is still a member of the Secret Maneuver, but he has just temporarily taken over the position of Captain of the Ninth Division.
But even though he knew this very well, Captain Duanmu bypassed their ninth division and ordered a secret maneuver, which still made Hisagi Shuhei feel a little ashamed.
"It's not because I look down on you. I will order stealth maneuvers to carry out the operation. It's simply because they are more suitable to deal with these rebellious Zanpakutō."
Duanmu looked at Hisagi Shuhei's face and said casually: "Due to the special nature of stealth maneuvers, all members, including the commander-in-chief, must bear in mind one sentence, that is, you cannot blindly rely on the Zanpakutō."
"This is a stealth maneuver. The most fundamental difference between the Kidō clan and the Shinigami of the Gotei Thirteenth Division is that these two parallel organizations will not rely too much on the ability of the Zanpakutō, but focus on the situation without the Zanpakutō.
Show greater strength under the circumstances.”
"The Gotei 13th Division is different. Except for a few individuals, most of them rely too much on their Zanpakutō. All combat skills and fighting styles are developed based on the Zanpakutō. That's why
We are so confused because of the Zanpakutō rebellion."
For stealth maneuvers, the main training directions are Bai Da and Shun Step.
For ghost Taoists, the main direction of cultivation is ghost Taoism.
As for the Gotei 13th Division, the main training direction of most people is to tap into the potential of their Zanpakutō as much as possible. Basically all combat methods are developed around the Zanpakutō.
Of course, there are not exceptions.
The Eleventh Division can be said to be the division that focuses on slicing among the Gotei Thirteenth Division. Since the team members look down on the abilities of various Kidou-type Zanpakutos, most of the eleventh Division's Zanpakutō are
It is a direct attack system, which means that even if it materializes, it can only confront its master head-on.
It's not that the Gotei 13th Division is bad. After all, the ability of the Zanpakutō is a characteristic unique to each Shinigami. The existence of Asahi only substantiates this characteristic.
Even if the Seireitei is in such chaos now, Duanmu doesn't think that the Zanpakutō rebellion will have much impact on the Seireitei.
As for being unable to liberate?
It's even more nonsense.
The Zanpakutō has the will to control its power, which is the so-called main body. The power induced by the Shinigami through dialogue with the main body, and this main body is nothing more than a clone born from the will of the Shinigami.
It is his own ability, how could it disappear due to the rebellion of his 'will'.
The reason why they are unable to liberate is entirely because the "Zanpakutō's body" has always acted as a switch. The Zanpakutō's body, which is in tune with the master's mind, greatly reduces the difficulty of liberation.
The importance of communication and dialogue in Zanpakutō.
As long as they go through the initial discomfort, all Shinigami can be liberated without their true bodies.
When Duanmu was first liberated, he had no communication with his Zanpakutō at all, and there was no so-called understanding between his Zanpakutō and him.
The only thing that needs to be guarded against is those captain-level Zanpakutō. Due to the power of the master, the Zanpakutō itself can fully exert its own abilities, which is undoubtedly extremely terrifying.
certainly……
There should be exceptions, at least Duan Mu didn't think that in his spiritual world...that little white dog that could be trampled to death with one kick could exert much destructive power.
Back to business.
As for the captain-level Zanpakutō, Duanmu had already discovered when he left Shuangsugaoka that all the captain-level Zanpakutō...including many deputy captains' Zanpakutō proper had already left the Seireitei.
It was as if the person behind the scenes wanted to gather all the captain-level Zanpakutō to achieve a certain goal for him.
Duan Mu didn't know where they left because they arrived so suddenly.
But the purpose of the person behind the scenes can be easily guessed even if the information in his own memory is put aside.
Because in the entire Soul Society, there is only one person who needs to restrict all captains at the same time!
Captain of the Gotei 13th Division...
——Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni!
As long as the captain-level Zanpakutō is not in the Seireitei, it won't cause too much trouble. The top priority now is to determine whether Inoue Orihime is still in the back mountain training ground of the Thirteenth Division.
According to Lucia, after receiving the meeting notice, she set out for the meeting place.
As for Inoue Orihime, she was left in the back mountain training ground of the Gotei 13th Division. If Aizen was really behind this incident, then the most dangerous place in the Seireitei now would be
It’s Division 13 where Inoue Orihime belongs!
Thinking of this, the instant step under Duan Mu's feet surged again.
Upon seeing this, Hisagi Shuhei hurriedly quickened his pace and reluctantly followed Duanmu.
"Hehehe~~ You are really a waste. People have deliberately slowed down to wait for you, but you still can't catch up with them."
Feng Shi appeared next to Hisagi and said with a sarcastic face: "Would you like me to help you?"
"..." Hisagi Shuhei.
Although Feng Shi returned to normal, he knew for the first time that his Zanpakutō turned out to be a chatterbox...
However, he usually kept mumbling in his ears when doing sword meditation.
Therefore, he has never had a good impression of Feng Shi. He always felt that he seemed to have a darkness hidden deep in his soul that he didn't even know about.
Even so, Feng Shi turned into a black whirlwind, wrapped Hisagi Shuhei in it, and quickly followed Danmu.
Seeing this, Duan Mu couldn't help but glance at Feng Shi.
It has to be said that the Zanpakutō that has been materialized through the 'Muramasa' ability can indeed be of great help to its owner.
Unfortunately, as far as Duan Mu knows.
There seems to be no example of a Zanpakuto being able to materialize for a long time. Of course, it may exist, but I just don't know it.
With Feng Shi's help, Duan Mu quickened his pace again.
The reason why he wanted to take Hisagi with him was not because he wanted him to help him fight together, but because he wanted him to take Inoue Orihime to where the other captains were while he stopped the enemy.
This incident happened too suddenly, and the Zanpakutō rebellion left the captains too busy to take care of themselves. If other captains were summoned, there would be no time at all.
It is better to temporarily hold off the enemy, and then Hisagi takes Inoue Orihime to take the initiative to join the other captains.
With the two of them galloping quickly, it didn't take long for Duan Mu and others to step into the thirteenth area.
Here, like other areas, the members of Division 13, led by the Chief Officer, resisted the attack of Zanpakutō. Although they did not gain the upper hand, they still showed a situation of fighting against each other.
but……
There was no aura of Arrancar.
Moreover, Inoue Orihime's spiritual pressure is currently located in the 13th Division's team building. Judging from the fluctuation, it should be treating the members of the 13th Division.
Are you overthinking it?
Duanmu frowned slightly, and led Hisagi Shuhei from the building across the battlefield, and went straight to the 13th Division's team building.
"Mr. Duan Mu?"
Just as Duan Mu guessed, in the team building, Inoue Orihime was treating the members of the 13th Division who were constantly being sent to her. When she saw Duan Mu, she suddenly became overjoyed: "Why are you here, Kuchiki?"
Where is my classmate? She went out earlier and never came back. What happened outside?"
"Captain Duan Mu."
"Boss Duan Mu."
"..."
When the surrounding team members saw Duan Mu, they felt as if they were seeing the backbone of the team, and they all showed joy on their faces.
There is a huge difference between having a captain in charge and not having a captain in charge.
Duan Mu glanced around the courtyard and shook his head slightly in his heart.
It seems that I am really overthinking it.
"What's wrong?"
Inoue Orihime noticed Duan Mu's strangeness, seemed to have thought of something, and hurriedly stepped forward: "Are you injured somewhere?"
"No."
Duan Mu shook his head slightly, his frown relaxed, and he habitually showed his signature gentle smile.
However……
"Hey——!"
At this moment, an extremely harsh scream suddenly came from the depths of Duan Mu's soul. This sound was extremely weird. When it entered his mind, Duan Mu's body even shook slightly and his vision blurred for a moment.
But the next second...
Duan Mu's face darkened, he grabbed Hisagi Shuhei beside him, and pulled him out of the 13th Division team building without waiting for his reaction.
Phew~~
Blood burst out from Duan Mu's chest, and a knife wound that was deep enough to show the bone appeared extremely abruptly on his chest.
"team leader!?"
Hisagi Shuhei, who was pulled by Duanmu and retreated outside the 13th division team building, his pupils shrank and looked at Captain Duanmu next to him in disbelief, wondering why he was suddenly injured.
But before he could ask, he found that his surroundings suddenly became strange.
The originally noisy battlefield became extremely quiet and depressing... When I looked up, I realized that whether it was the Shinigami and Zanpakutō who were still fighting fiercely before, or the team members transporting the wounded, or the wounded... they were all trapped.
Into silence.
Pairs of eyes looked at the two of them one after another.
The entire area, at this moment, seemed to have pressed the pause button.
"We haven't seen each other for a long time. Are you going to welcome me like this?"
At this moment, Captain Duan Mu's voice reached Hisagi's ears. Turning around, he realized that Captain Duan Mu, who was still covering his chest earlier, had no scars on his chest at all, only the tattered clothes on his body.
There were traces of being slashed with a knife on his clothes.
and……
At this time, Captain Duan Mu's pupils were no longer pitch black, but revealed an extremely strange blue color.
"Captain Aizen!"
Captain Aizen?
Hisagi Shuhei was startled, and then his expression changed drastically.
Hurry~~
The breeze blew by, and all the people around him were blown away like dust.
Hisagi only felt a blur in front of his eyes. When he opened his eyes again, he found that the Shinigami and Zanpakutō who were fighting fiercely not long ago had disappeared.
The whole area is deserted!
The building of Division 13, which was originally brightly lit, now also showed a dark scene.
The female human who appeared in the world also disappeared, and was replaced by a person wearing pure white clothes with an extremely familiar appearance.
That's...
The former captain of the fifth division - Sosuke Aizen!
Too bad.
Duan Mu looked at Aizen in the courtyard, and his nerves became extremely tense almost instantly.
He really didn't expect that Aizen would come to Soul Society in person!
Originally, according to his estimate, several of the Ten Blades would come, or even just one person.
After all, Aizen's goal was just to take Inoue Orihime to Hueco Mundo while Soul Society was in chaos, and there was no need for a fight at all.
"Are you surprised I'm coming?"
Facing Duan Mu's gaze, Aizen chuckled: "Or do you think it's impossible for me to risk coming to Soul Society to face Captain Yamamoto before the fusion with Bengyu is completed?"
Duan Mu did not answer, but stared at Aizen closely, thinking of countermeasures in his mind quickly.
Aizen did not wait for his answer, but said to himself: "Your guess is not wrong. People will inevitably encounter risks while living in the world. Avoiding risks can be said to be a survival instinct, but..."
"If there is a situation where the rewards outweigh the risks, I think many people will choose to take risks."
"And you..."
Aizen's eyes fell on Duan Mu, and he said in a gentle tone: "Obviously it is worthy of me to invite you personally. After rejecting my invitation several times, I, as the master, have no choice but to invite you personally."
Duan Muxu said with eyes: "Then your invitation method, Mr. Aizen, is really special."
God invites...
Who would stab someone with a knife upon invitation?
If it hadn't been for the inexplicable voice that came into his mind, Duan Mu might have been cut in half by that knife.
"I really want to go with you, Aizen-sama, but you may not know that after you left, because of the vacancy of the captain, I was still working for the Gotei Thirteenth Division." Duan Mu smiled slightly and said
Hisagi pulled him behind him and said with a smile:
"And you also know that my attitude towards work has always been to do my best, so if I want to accept your invitation, I need to ask Captain Yamamoto for instructions. After all, I am working for Captain Yamamoto now.
"
Aizen heard this and shook his head slightly: "Give up, he will not come here, or even if he finds out that I have come to Soul Society, he will not be able to come back as soon as possible."
"The reason is simple, because he is the captain of the Gotei 13th Division."
Aizen chuckled: "The rebellion of the Zanpakutō is just a small trouble for him. It is not difficult to conquer the Zanpakutō."
"But as the commander-in-chief, his duty prevents him from immediately conquering the enemy. Instead, he will try his best to stay away from the Seireitei, even away from Rukongai, and find a remote place that will never endanger the safety of the Soul Society.
, and then carry out the work of subjugation.”
"Because he knows very well that his process of conquering the Zanpakutō will cause huge damage to the Seireitei and even Soul Society. As the captain of the Gotei Thirteenth Division, he must avoid this situation.
occur."
"So, are you doing this just to get Captain Yamamoto to leave the Seireitei?" Duan Mu asked.
Aizen glanced at Duan Mu and shook his head slightly:
"There is absolutely no need to delay by asking questions that you already know." After that, he glanced at Hisagi Shuhei, who was blocked by Duan Mu behind him, and continued: "Messages asking for help cannot be sent out, strictly speaking.
It says that no matter what happens in this area, it cannot be noticed by the outside world."
"So, what are you going to do now?"
"Boss Duan Mu."
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Oops, the title of the last chapter was wrong again.
