Two days later, in the open space on the west side of Seireitei.
All the top brass of the Gotei 13 are gathered here, including Chojiro and Tsunayashiro Fuka.
Tsunayashiro Fuka was excited but also a little nervous. Although he was one of the five great nobles, it was the first time he saw a Royal Guard. After all, those people usually stayed in Soul King Palace when they had nothing to do and would not come to Soul Society unless it was absolutely necessary.
"Chika, have you ever seen the legendary Royal Guards?" Tsunayashiro Fuka whispered in Shihōin Chika's ear.
Shihōin Chika also shook his head slightly. Although the five great nobles held a high status in Seireitei, the Royal Guards were not responsible to obey the five great nobles at all. They were directly responsible for protecting the Soul King's safety.
"Silence!" Yamamoto said lightly. The crowd who were originally whispering to each other, suddenly became quiet, silently waiting for the arrival of the Royal Guards.
"I don't know what methods these people will use to take over Soul Society. Where is the legendary Soul King Palace?" Saito looked at the sky with curiosity. Suddenly, she saw a strange little black dot in the sky, which was enlarging at a very fast speed!
"Oh my God...something fell from the sky!" Saito said in shock.
Everyone looked up at the sky and saw a cylindrical object falling from the sky, directly hitting in front of them, raising a large amount of smoke and dust.
The few people who were more vigilant drew their weapons instantly, and if a conflict occurred, they would attack immediately.
"It's so troublesome! I always feel that this matter is so troublesome!" Chigiri said in a listless tone.
When the smoke and dust cleared, the cylindrical aircraft opened a door, and two people walked out of the door.
The one walking in front was a monk with a large string of Buddhist beads around his neck and a thick beard. He smiled at everyone and said, "Yamamoto, long time no see. I didn't expect you've grown so big!"
The captains of the Gotei 13, who were unaware of the relationship between the two, looked at the monk in surprise.
The tone was like a parent seeing a child who had grown up.
"Time makes people grow old! But you haven't changed at all." Yamamoto said calmly, "Do you have a special mission in the Soul Society this time? Do you need our assistance?"
Ichibe Hyosube shook his head: "It's not really a special mission; it's just to bring someone back."
When Yamabuki heard this, he already knew that these two people were bringing Kirinji up there. After all, Kirinji had researched the White Bone Hell and the Blood Pool Hell. Even though his strength is not strong now, if he is given enough time, he will definitely grow into a strong man in the future.
The person behind the monk was none other than the God of Swords, Ōetsu Nimaiya. At this moment, he was looking at the Zanpakutō in everyone's hands, sometimes nodding, sometimes shaking his head, and no one knew what he meant.
Just as the monk and Yamamoto were reminiscing about the past, Ōetsu Nimaiya spoke up: "Excuse me, who is Yamabuki? Please come with us!"
Suddenly, everyone's eyes were focused on Yamabuki.
Yamabuki was confused. Aren't you here to take Tenjiro Kirinji up? What do you want from me?
Yamamoto was also slightly stunned. He didn't expect that the target of the Zero Squad's mission this time was Yamabuki.
"I refuse. I won't go." Yamabuki directly rejected the Sword God.
Are you kidding?
Don't I know what's going on with me?
Having combined the power of the Shinigami, the Hollows, and the Quincy, I am simply a natural substitute for the Soul King. God knows if this monk will cut me into pieces and use me as a human pillar after I enter the Soul King Palace.
I can hide these things from ordinary captains, but I can never hide them from the Soul King and Ichibe Hyosube.
The Soul King possesses the power of the Almighty. There was once a saying that the reason why the Soul King did not resist when the five nobles sealed him was because he saw the prosperity a million years later through his omniscience and believed that was the world he was pursuing, so he gave up resistance. The ancestors of the five nobles dismembered themselves to support this world.
Being able to see things millions of years later, Yamabuki believed that the Soul King could not hide this fact about himself.
The other is Ichibe Hyosube, who has lived for a million years and is said to know everything about the underworld. His strength and wisdom are unfathomable. It would be too easy for such a person to plot against him.
If his crappy system had awakened, maybe he could still hold on, but now, there is absolutely no chance if he fights Ichibe Hyosube.
Yamamoto remained silent, but his grip on the knife tightened a little. Although he didn't know why the Royal Guards were looking for Yamabuki, he would never back down if the other party dared to use force.
At worst, I can just fight that bald guy!
The other members of the Gotei 13 also sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere and began to take offensive stances.
"Hahahahaha!" Ichibe Hyosube suddenly laughed out loud: "Yamabuki, I know what you are worried about. Don't worry, the thing you are worried about will not happen. In fact, it is not me who wants to see you this time, but His Majesty the Soul King."
Yamabuki frowned. This was absolutely impossible. The Soul King had been cut into pieces like a human being. How could he still be conscious?
Wait, even though the Soul King was cut into pieces and even his internal organs were taken out, he did not die.
A thousand years later, Yhwach went to the Soul King Palace, and Kurosaki Ichigo followed closely behind. However, after arriving at the Soul King Palace, Ichigo killed the Soul King with an uncontrolled sword. This should be because he was disturbed by the Soul King's consciousness.
After supporting this world for millions of years, it is time to retire.
Could it be that the Soul King still retains his consciousness?
It's not impossible.
Yamamoto did not believe what Ichibe Hyosube said but looked at Yamabuki.
Yamabuki was not sure what this fake monk was doing. Why did the Soul King want to meet a mere deputy captain like him?
But if I refuse, there might be a conflict between the two sides.
"You can rest assured. I will personally guarantee your personal safety on this journey, and nothing will go wrong." Ichibe Hyosube said.
Yamabuki didn't feel relief hearing this; instead, his expression became even more serious. Yamabuki knew that this seemingly simple-minded monk was actually a very sinister person. He would do anything to maintain the balance of the three realms. He even openly admitted that if Kurosaki Ichigo was defeated, he would make Ichigo's corpse into a Soul King.
In his eyes, the so-called Soul King is just a tool to maintain the balance of the three realms. As for who the Soul King is, it has nothing to do with him.
Moreover, he also wanted to understand what was going on with the Soul King.
"Okay, since you said so, I will go to the Soul King Palace with you." Yamabuki said in a deep voice.
If it is a blessing, it will not be a disaster. If it is a disaster, it cannot be avoided. Instead of worrying about it all the time, it is better to end it directly.
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