Just when everyone in Soul Society felt that victory was hopeless, a voice full of laughter sounded.
Everyone followed the sound and saw a group of familiar figures standing in the sky.
"That is……"
Aizen and his party also looked around. Seeing these familiar figures, Tōsen Kaname seemed a little hesitant to confirm, because these guys had disappeared from their sight for some years, so they came here... they must have brought them with them.
It will definitely give you a headache.
"Now it's interesting..." Ichimaru Gin chuckled, looking like he was watching the fun and not taking it too seriously.
"Ah...it seems like a group of unreasonable troublemakers have come..." Aizen looked at this group of people with a smile.
That's right, in the eyes of the three of them now, these people are "ignorant," because they are following the man's order to prepare for the steps needed to "reshape the world. Anyone who stands in their way is."
A person who is ignorant and gets in the way.
And these people... are destined to fail, no matter what reason they come with.
In short... in the eyes of the three of them, these guys are just here to make soy sauce, and no matter what kind of impact it will bring, it doesn't really matter.
"they are……"
Young Hitsugaya Toshiro and others looked at the sudden appearance of these guys with puzzled faces, unable to tell whether they were friends or foes.
Ukitake Jushiro, who had been knocked down and fell to the ground, quietly raised his head and looked at the group of people with a slight frown. It was not that he didn't know these people, but he was a little unclear about these guys.
purpose of coming.
"It looks like another group of troublesome guys have arrived..." Kyoryu Shunsui on the side seemed to be like him, sighing helplessly.
"What? Do you know each other? Are they your reinforcements?" Stark on the other side asked indifferently.
"This... I really can't say for sure..."
Kyōraku Shunsui answered with a wry smile.
As one of the most senior captains in the Soul Society, he and Ukitake both know these people. It should be said that they are very familiar with them. After all, they are colleagues.
Yes, these people used to be Shinigami, and some were even former captains of Soul Society's Gotei 13. However, for some reason, they absconded under the name of betrayal under the corrupt rules, so they were labeled
The mark of the betrayer.
They didn't expect that these people who had been hiding for a long time would actually appear at this time, so they didn't know their purpose and whether they were friends or foes.
"Hey... wait..."
After saying this, Kyōraku Shunsui seemed to realize that the person asking him the question was an enemy. He seemed to be in a defeated state and was pretending to be dead. How could he answer the enemy's question?
What a misstep...
He raised his head in embarrassment and looked at Stark, who was staring at him expressionlessly, feeling a little at a loss for a moment.
"Hi...hi?"
"Hi."
Stark replied calmly, "Don't be nervous... I actually don't want to cause too much trouble. Anyway, Lord Aizen is ready to end this boring farce. Let's just wait quietly."
"So... so good! So good..."
Kyoraku Shunsui smiled awkwardly.
"Long time no see...Aizen."
…
Mako Hirako grinned and greeted Aizen across from him.
It was because of Aizen that he was reduced to hiding in the world, and behind him were his companions who had the same experience as him.
They have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and they came here just for revenge.
‘Masked Legion, please come!
"Hirako Mako..."
Looking at the group of people who appeared, Yamamoto Genryu Sai Shigekuni's eyes became a little complicated, "You... are really hiding in the real world..."
"Hmph, long time no see, Captain-General."
Mako Hirako looked back at Yamamoto Genryu Sai Shigekuni in the distance, with a smile on his face. As he spoke, he turned around and asked the person behind him.
Companions.
"We haven't seen each other for a long time. Do you want to say hello to anyone from Team 13?"
"No!" Hiyori Sarugaki answered without hesitation.
"It's so noisy, Hiyori, I didn't ask you!"
"What did you say? Damn monkey! Do you want to quarrel!?"
"I didn't." Aikawa Luowu gave the same answer.
"Me too." Hobashiro Juro replied equally calmly.
"Well...hey? I don't think I have ever served in Team 13..." Ariakida Hakugen scratched his head.
Rokusha Kensai looked back at Hizuaki Shuhei who fell on the ground. His expression was a little complicated, but he soon returned to normal. He turned his head and said, "Me neither."
"Huh? Kensai? You don't have one either? Why?" Kunan Bai on the side asked with some confusion, but it was obvious that Rokusha Kensai had no intention of explaining.
"..."
Only Misaki Maru Lisa lowered her head and looked at Kyōraku Shunsui, whose body was being guarded by the Arrancar, with a somewhat complicated expression.
The next moment, she disappeared from where she was.
"Look, there's still someone there, right? In that case... then I'll go say hello first! You wait and do it again!"
Mako Hirako, who was arguing with Hiyori Sarugaki, looked confident, and then his figure disappeared from the spot.
"..."
Lisa fell to the ground, silently looking at Stark who was guarding Kyōraku Shunsui's body, her face expressionless.
"Are you here to collect the corpse?"
Stark seemed to understand the woman's expression and shrugged indifferently, "Forget it, I have no interest in fighting women, so please do so."
With that said, he pretended to have discovered nothing and left like a winner.
"..."
After watching Stark leave, Misaki Maru Lisa walked silently to Kyōraku Shunsui who was lying on the ground, and then...
Step on the opponent's head.
"Forehead!"
"How long are you going to keep pretending? Do you really think the guys above are all fools?"
"Hey...it hurts..."
Kyoraku Shunsui raised his head with an embarrassed smile, "It's really nerve-wracking... I was thinking of waiting until it's over before I get up... Speaking of which... I haven't seen you for a while, and you've become more beautiful~"
"boom!"
Misakimaru Lisa kicked him again, directly on Kyoraku Shunsui's chin and kicked him out.
"Hiss...it hurts!"
"Hmph, if you want to lie down, just keep lying down. I will show you how strong I have become now."
"Oh my... Lisa... you are really energetic. I am so happy to see that you are still as lively as ever..."
…
"..."
Misakimaru Lisa turned around and glanced at him, "Idiot."
After her words fell, her figure disappeared again.
"Why……"
Looking at the back of Misakimaru Lisa leaving, Kyoraku Shunsui sighed helplessly.
Thinking of what happened back then, he actually felt quite guilty.
All I can say is...it's the people who sit back and watch who can't help these guys, right?
············
One hundred and ten years ago.
This is the point in time where the truth behind the mask is buried.
"Morning."
"morning."
"Good morning, vice-captain!"
"morning."
Faced with the enthusiastic greetings of the oncoming team members, Aizen responded with a smile, but no one saw it. When everyone passed by him, the smile on his face disappeared immediately.
, replaced by a chilling indifference.
tread.
Soon, he stopped in front of a door.
This is a door with the insignia of 'Fifth Squadron' printed on it. That's right, at this moment, he
He is also the vice-captain of the fifth division.
Looking at the door in front of him, he adjusted the expression on his face again, and the mask-like smile appeared on his face again.
Then he reached out and touched the door handle: "Captain, are you ready?"
"Well, come in."
A dull voice came from inside.
Card.
Hearing the response, Aizen pushed open the door and walked in: "Excuse me."
"What are you doing? Why are you dressed the same as usual?"
The man who was arranging his appearance in front of the mirror looked back at Aizen's outfit as he walked in, and asked as if he was complaining, "This is a festival. Didn't I tell you to dress more formally? Soyousuke."
"Captain Hirako, you too are wearing normal clothes, aren't you?"
Aizen laughed, looked at the man in front of him, and complained like a joke.
Yes, at this time, Mako Hirako was still the captain of the fifth division of the Gotei Thirteenth Division.
"Of course it doesn't matter to me, I'm the captain." Hirako Mako said confidently.
"As the saying goes, don't do to others what you don't want others to do to you, Captain." Aizen still had a calm smile on his face, "How can you order me to wear such...ridiculous clothes? And what we are going to participate in today is not a festival.
It’s a ceremony.”
"What's the difference between a festival and a ceremony?" Hirako Mako pouted slightly.
"Not even close..." Aizen showed a helpless smile on his face, "Anyway, the ceremony is..."
————
"Open the door! Hey! Open the door for me quickly!"
After some explanations, Aizen finally did not change into ridiculous clothes, but just wore his usual uniform and accompanied Mako Hirako to the venue of the ceremony, the first team building.
It's just... I don't know why the door is closed now, and there was no response from Hirako Mako after calling for a while.
"Really...that's why I hate coming here..."
Hirako Mako gave up calling the door and put on an expression like a dead fish, "Every time I come here, I have to wait for a long time. I was mentally prepared to face those annoying guys, but in the end, I was exhausted every time.
He didn't let me in until my condition was gone, which made me more and more nervous standing outside."
…
"You're not nervous, are you... You're just showing off your fear of trouble..." Aizen chuckled, revealing his mood.
"You're so annoying and talkative!" Hirako Mako turned around and complained.
Card--
The door blocking the two people finally opened.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, Mako Hirako forced a smile and turned around to greet the person inside, but what greeted him was a bare sole.
"boom!"
The foot kicked him in the face mercilessly, sending him flying away.
"You're so late! You're going to be late soon! You idiot Mako!" Hiyori Sarugaki landed smoothly on the ground and chuckled, "Your face looks the same as usual today! You still look like a dead fish.
Face! It feels so good to kick!"
"Nonsense! I clearly meant to laugh just now!" Hirako Mako retorted, but soon he realized what was wrong, "Wait! No! Is this the point? Apologize! I'm the captain now!
Your vice-captain is really getting more and more arrogant!"
"Who wants to apologize to you idiot!? Slightly——" Hiyori Sarugaki smiled arrogantly and made a face.
At this time, he served as the deputy captain of the 12th Division.
"boom!"
A strong fist hit her on the head.
"Don't be rude in front of the captain!"
Aikawa Luo Wu sighed helplessly, "Really... apologize quickly, the order in the team cannot be destroyed casually."
"Damn it! Luo Wu! Why do you knock the vice-captain on the head!" Hiyori Sarukaki retorted angrily, rubbing her head.
"I'm also the captain, what's wrong?" Aikawa Luowu said matter-of-factly. He is also the captain now and leads the seventh team. "And now
In Division 12, the position of captain is temporarily vacant. Someone has to take care of you, right? Otherwise, do you really think you are the best?"
【In view of the general environment,
"Don't talk like a child! I don't need anyone to watch over you!" Hiyori Sarugaki retorted.
"Ahem..."
Maybe these guys were arguing too much, or maybe they saw the silent and gloomy expression on the captain's face, and someone finally coughed to remind them.
Although the meeting will not start until everyone is present, it should not be considered a formal occasion and everyone can speak freely, but being late is still late after all. If the quarrel continues like this...
"Pay attention to the impact, several... captains are still watching..." Such a voice came from behind.
"oh……"
Several people seemed to realize that something bad might happen if they continued to make trouble (referring to being beaten up by old man Yamamoto), and they immediately became quiet.
Hirako Mako scratched his head and turned around to look at the next few people. They were the two captains Kyoraku Shunsui and Ukitake Jushiro, as well as their adjutants.
"So I'm not the last one to arrive? Is there anyone else who hasn't arrived?"
"There should be... more, right?" Kyoraku Shunsui smiled awkwardly. When they came, they saw Ross (Houbashiro Juro) dozing off and staggering towards this side... Also
I wonder if I will fall asleep on the road.
He thought to himself that these guys are really a group of troublesome guys... I wonder when the management of the team became so loose? To manage these troublesome guys... The old man has to manage such a group of people.
It’s also quite hard.
Oh... He seems to be late too?
That's okay.
"Hey, Mr. Shunsui, you came here very early today?" Aikawa Luowu also imitated Hirako Mako and started to change the subject. In short, as long as we don't quarrel in front of the old man, anything can be said now.
"What are you talking about~ It's early for everyone! It's early!" Kyoraku Shunsui said with an embarrassed smile.
"What nonsense are you talking about, captain? It's already past the gathering time."
Yin Shiqixu mercilessly exposed the facts he wanted to conceal.
Regarding this, Jingraku Shunsui could only scratch his head with a look of helplessness. It seemed that his position as 'younger brother' in the Eighth Division was not so humble after more than a hundred years.