Unohana Retsu, a female Shinigami over a thousand years old, has a gentle and serene appearance.
She wears her long black hair in a middle part, braided into two plaits that rest on her collarbone.
As the Captain of the Fourth Division in the Gotei 13 of the Seireitei, she is renowned as a master healer.
However, beneath her ever-elegant, composed, and graceful demeanor lies an extremely battle-hungry killer.
In the original story's conclusion, she ultimately perished at the hands of Zaraki Kenpachi, sacrificing herself to awaken his true potential and allowing him to finally hear his Zanpakuto's voice.
Looking back at her later years, her existence seemed to revolve around two purposes: atonement and self-fulfillment.
She was truly the type one would admire—who wouldn't love a kind and gentle elder sister figure?
Makoto raised an eyebrow in surprise and asked, "What happened to the Soul Society?"
Unohana then recounted everything that had transpired.
Makoto chuckled lightly and said, "With Head Captain Yamamoto holding the fort in the Seireitei, I doubt any disturbance could amount to much. Though I've never fought him, I have great respect for his strength."
Unohana pressed her lips together and solemnly said, "The Head Captain… may have already perished."
Makoto's expression froze, and he looked utterly shocked. "Are you serious?"
Unohana pondered for a moment before ultimately deciding to reveal the truth—that Kuchiki Byakuya had transformed into a monster and attacked the Head Captain.
There was no way to conceal the Head Captain's demise; soon, the entire Soul Society would know, and the Emperor of the Living World would inevitably find out as well.
Makoto fell into deep thought, then stood up and said, "Captain Unohana, rest assured. The safety of the Soul Society is crucial to the stability of the world—we will not stand idly by."
Unohana felt a weight lift off her chest and respectfully bowed.
"The Soul Society expresses its gratitude, Your Majesty."
Without delay, Makoto summoned two of his Crown Guards—Shisui and Hakumen—intending to travel to the Soul Society alongside Unohana through the Reincarnation Shrine.
Unohana considered asking whether they should bring more ninja forces, but upon recalling that this emperor likely possessed power on the same level as the Head Captain, she swallowed the question.
Stepping through the interdimensional gateway—
The scene before them was a stark contrast to their last visit for diplomatic talks.
The once-luxurious and tranquil Seireitei now lay in ruins.
Many structures had been reduced to rubble, thick smoke filled the air, and battles were still raging throughout the city.
Makoto, along with Hakumen, Shisui, and Unohana, ascended into the sky.
For Unohana, this was the first time she had ever flown within the Seireitei.
While she could do so in the Human World, the extreme density of spirit particles in the Seireitei made flight nearly impossible.
High above in the sky, the group immediately caught sight of a massive azure dragon in the distance, engaged in fierce combat with countless fighters.
"That is…" Makoto murmured in mild surprise.
Hakumen and Shisui remained silent.
"That is the strongest among these monsters. Even three captains fighting together couldn't take it down quickly," Unohana explained.
That azure dragon was, of course, Kaido.
With his immense power, ordinary captains indeed had no way of defeating him in a short time.
Makoto raised his hand silently, and chakra rapidly gathered in his palm.
A visible blue-white energy took form, instantly transforming into a radiant golden blade that shot skyward.
This sudden phenomenon caught the attention of countless people.
Golden flames coiled around Makoto's hand, and the blinding golden blade slashed downward in an instant.
The colossal dragon that had terrified so many Shinigami was instantly cleaved in half!
Squelch—
The dragon was bisected at the waist, letting out a pained roar as its massive body plummeted from the sky.
A torrential blood rain poured down over the battlefield.
Stunned silence fell over the onlookers.
Many turned their gazes toward Makoto, standing loftily in the sky.
"It's the Emperor of the Living World."
Kyoraku, who had been locked in battle with the dragon moments before, turned to the captains beside him and said,
"Captain Unohana has brought reinforcements."
Komamura Sajin gazed at the figures high in the sky from a distance, pondering aloud, "Only three of them?"
Kyoraku, gripping his dual blades, Katen Kyokotsu, looked down at the severed corpse of the colossal dragon and replied, "Perhaps that's all we need."
With just a single strike, the creature that had troubled four captains was slain.
Kyoraku knew he could never achieve such a feat.
Even though he hadn't used his Bankai, he had already been fighting at full power.
His Bankai was far too peculiar—usable only when he fought alone against an enemy.
Elsewhere in Seireitei, another figure had also witnessed the Emperor's attack—Aizen.
"So this is the power of the Emperor?" Ichimaru Gin remarked lazily from his side.
"Truly terrifying."
Aizen's eyes flickered slightly. "And that was merely the tip of the iceberg."
In the Sky
Makoto turned to the slightly dazed Unohana and called, "Captain Unohana."
She quickly responded, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Their last meeting at the interdimensional summit had given all the Shinigami a general understanding of the strength of ninjas.
They knew the ninjas weren't weaker than them.
They had speculated in private about the Emperor's true power, but their collective conclusion had been that a man barely in his twenties couldn't possibly surpass their own Head Captain.
But now… was that really the case?
Makoto smiled faintly and said, "Please inform all of Soul Society that we have arrived."
Unohana instinctively nodded before realizing that he was asking her to use Tenran Koro to transmit the message.
The next second, an overwhelming aura erupted from Makoto's entire being, instantly covering all of Seireitei and the Rukongai beyond.
Unlike a captain's Reiatsu, which could be suffocating, this presence did not weigh down on people—it simply carried the unsettling sensation of having everything laid bare before its gaze.
In his palm, Makoto conjured a glowing sphere of light.
The sphere ascended into the sky, rapidly expanding into a massive orb radiating a deep violet glow.
Once fully formed, the sphere released a sweeping purple light that spread across all of Seireitei and Soul Society.
Thousands of brilliant white beams shot out in all directions simultaneously, each one striking a monster with pinpoint accuracy, causing them to perish on the spot.
As the white light faded, the massive violet sphere in the sky also gradually vanished.
Seireitei and Rukongai fell into complete silence.
The sounds of battle had disappeared, leaving only stunned Shinigami frozen in place.
Makoto turned to Unohana with a gentle smile. "You may send the message now."
Unohana was momentarily dazed.
She glanced down at Seireitei with a hint of confusion and asked, "Your Majesty… all of these…?"
Makoto replied calmly, "All the monsters have been slain by me."
"..."
A thousand years ago, Unohana had fought against Head Captain Yamamoto.
It was in that battle that she suffered defeat.
She had witnessed the power of the strongest Shinigami and firmly believed that no one in existence could surpass Head Captain Yamamoto.
That was why, upon hearing the news of his "death," her first reaction was disbelief.
But now, the power Makoto displayed had far exceeded the limits of her understanding.
Was this even humanly possible?
Could someone who had lived for only a little over twenty years possess such strength?
Deep shock and fear flickered in Unohana's eyes.
As the smoke and dust settled, the crisis that had threatened the very existence of Soul Society came to an abrupt end.
The cause of this catastrophe remained unknown, and Head Captain Yamamoto had mysteriously perished.
Fortunately, the Emperor of the Sun Empire from the Living World had arrived just in time to save Soul Society.
Unohana activated Tenran Koro, broadcasting the message to all Shinigami.
— First Division Barracks —
Makoto gazed at the shrouded body of "Head Captain Yamamoto," his expression filled with sorrow.
The captains beside him shared similar emotions.
Kyoraku stepped forward, dropping to one knee before Makoto and bowing deeply.
"Your Majesty, we are forever grateful that you extended your hand to aid us in Soul Society's time of crisis. We will always remember this kindness."
All the captains and lieutenants present followed Kyoraku's lead, kneeling on one knee and lowering their heads in gratitude.
Makoto stepped forward and helped Kyōraku up, sighing, "There's no need for such formality. I have always said that Soul Society and the Living World are deeply connected. Seireitei and the Empire are friends. When a friend is in trouble, how could we stand by and do nothing?"
Spoken with sincerity, the Emperor's words touched the hearts of everyone present.
In the face of life and death, having someone willing to lend a hand—how could such a kindness not move them?
Makoto then turned to Kyoraku and asked, "What was the cause of this conflict?"
Kyoraku replied, "We are still investigating."
Makoto nodded. "It's crucial to uncover the truth behind this. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask—we will do everything we can to assist."
Kyoraku bowed. "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Makoto then addressed the gathered Shinigami with a few more formal words before concluding, "What follows is an internal matter for the Shinigami. We have a prior agreement not to interfere. When the Head Captain's funeral takes place, we will return to pay our respects."
Such a fair and principled stance inspired deep respect among those present, leaving them in awe of the Emperor and utterly convinced of his noble character.
Kyoraku Shunsui, along with all the captains, personally escorted the Emperor to the Senkaimon.
As he watched them leave, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
He had been overthinking things—this Emperor of the Living World was truly a heroic figure, upright and righteous.
Given the overwhelming power the Emperor had displayed, if he truly harbored any ill intentions toward Soul Society, there would have been no need for him to extend a helping hand.
He could have simply used force to subdue them.
With the Head Captain gone, there was no one among the Shinigami who could stand against him.
That enormous azure dragon, which had troubled three or four captains, had been slain in a single strike.
Such terrifying power left Kyoraku with no thought of resistance.
Now, the Emperor of the Living World had truly become Soul Society's benefactor.
Soon after, Kyoraku received a summons from Central 46.
In the council chamber, he was formally appointed as the Captain of the First Division and the new Head Captain of the Gotei 13.
Central 46 also brought up diplomatic relations with the Living World.
They acknowledged that the Emperor of the Empire had saved them and that such a great favor could not go unreturned.
As a gesture of gratitude, they decided to formally invite the Emperor to Soul Society for a banquet after the Head Captain's funeral.
Kyoraku found himself agreeing with this decision.
He never considered himself an exceptional person.
Perhaps his strength was decent, but when he thought about who should have been the one to succeed Yamamoto, the only name that came to mind was Ukitake.
But now, both Ukitake and Old Man Yama had left him one after another.
In the face of this catastrophe, being tasked with leading Soul Society nearly threw Kyoraku into disarray.
At such a time, the aid from the Living World made him deeply grateful to the Empire.
Such a great favor and righteousness must never be forgotten.
.................
After returning to the Living World, Makoto was stretching his body at the entrance of the Reincarnation Shrine.
"It's been a while since I last made a move. I'm getting a bit rusty," Makoto murmured.
He hadn't engaged in real combat for a long time.
What just happened couldn't even be called a battle—it was a one-sided massacre.
It was also the first time he had used Golden Wheel Reincarnation Explosion in actual combat.
"Your Majesty's power is awe-inspiring. The people of Soul Society have probably already begun to revere you as a god," Hakumen remarked.
Makoto chuckled and said, "This time it was Kaido. Next time, it'll be Big Mom."
Shisui immediately responded, "I will take care of it."
"There's no rush. We should give Soul Society time to catch its breath. Otherwise, the world's balance will be thrown into chaos. For now, we still need them to maintain the cycle of reincarnation."
"Understood, Your Majesty."
That night, after finishing his day's work, Makoto went to see Tsunade.
He had previously mentioned visiting Hokage Tsunade to help her with a special training session—and he planned to bring Tsunade along as well.
Shizune was the one who opened the door for him.
Seeing the emperor arriving at such a late hour, her eyes flickered slightly before she bowed respectfully.
"Your Majesty..."
"I'm here for your master."
"Master is in her room. Do you want me to call her?"
"No need. Get some rest."
"Yes..."
Shizune returned to her room, but as she lay in bed, she found herself tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
The Emperor had come to her home more than once or twice.
Shizune wasn't a fool—how could she not understand what was happening?
But since neither her master nor Lady Tsunade opposed it, what right did she have to say anything?
As long as the two of them were happy, that was all that mattered.
Meanwhile, in the master bedroom, Makoto was leaning against the headboard, a pillow supporting his lower back, and a blanket covering his lower half.
Tsunade had brought the Hokage Tsunade over and was now standing at the doorway.
Hokage Tsunade's gaze wavered slightly when she saw him.
What they had agreed upon that day—now that she was here, she suddenly felt the urge to turn back and escape.
Makoto looked at her calmly and said indifferently,
"Come here."
Just those two simple words made Hokage Tsunade instantly tense up.
She was already deeply entangled in this web.
Even if she could step away now and walk away unscathed… was that really what she wanted?
No—what she truly desired was to put an end to the hatred and vengeance that festered within her heart.
With that thought in mind, she took a step forward…
.............
Early the next morning.
Hokage Tsunade stepped out of Tsunade's bedroom, only to see Tsunade and Shizune casually having breakfast.
Memories of last night's madness surfaced in her mind, and she couldn't help but worry—had Shizune already figured everything out?
During breakfast, Tsunade and Shizune chatted idly, while Hokage Tsunade remained mostly silent.
Shizune left early, mentioning that she had made plans to go shopping with Rin.
Before leaving, she casually said, "Just clean up the mess when you're done."
Once Shizune was gone, Hokage Tsunade couldn't hold back her question any longer.
"Does she know?"
Tsunade responded calmly, "What if she does? What if she doesn't?"
Hokage Tsunade fell silent for a moment before letting out a bitter chuckle.
"Yeah… Shizune's no fool."
Tsunade said, "Don't worry. To protect us, Shizune will pretend she knows nothing."
"..."
"You should just pretend you don't know that she knows."
"…Alright."
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