Indeed, facing that level of Reiatsu flow without any defense isn't something to joke about.
“Boom！！”
A bolt of lightning struck behind Genji Takamitsu.
Then, Genji Takamitsu moved.
“Thunder Blade!”
At this moment, Genji Takamitsu was lightning itself, swinging a sword that transcended limits towards the Hogyoku!
“BOOM！！！！！！”
The incredibly bright white lightning struck the Hogyoku directly.
This strike caused the vision of both Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihōin to go white, and then their consciousness became a bit hazy.
After the two gradually regained consciousness, they only saw Genji Takamitsu, the one responsible for the attack, staring intently at the Hogyoku that was still being struck by the white lightning.
At this time, Genji Takamitsu also noticed the two who had regained consciousness.
“Looks like you're both awake! So Kisuke, come take a look! The Hogyoku...seems unchanged!”
Hearing Genji Takamitsu's words, Kisuke Urahara's face instantly changed.
Because this meant that no matter how powerful the force, it couldn't cause any damage to the Hogyoku.
This was arguably the news that Kisuke Urahara least wanted to hear.
After carefully examining it, Kisuke Urahara's expression grew even more grim.
“Kisuke...” Yoruichi Shihōin saw Kisuke Urahara's expression and didn't know what to say for a moment.
“What terrible news...” Kisuke Urahara said with a bitter smile.
“Isn't there another way?” Genji Takamitsu asked.
“Hm?”
Kisuke Urahara was momentarily stunned by Genji Takamitsu's words.
“Another way?……”
“No way!? ” Genji Takamitsu looked speechless. “Don't tell me you don't know about my hidden abilities? And aren't you planning to try my special potion?”
“Potion?!”
The moment he heard these two words, Kisuke Urahara's eyes lit up, and he excitedly said, “Could it be... Genji-kun has a way?”
Genji Takamitsu said uncertainly, “It's just an idea.”
“You all know that I'm pretty good with potions. And the essence of a potion is that spiritual particles with unique properties achieve a state desired by the creator through mutual complementation and fusion.”
Kisuke Urahara, who was naturally good at thinking, immediately thought of a possibility.
“You mean... through spiritual particles with complementary properties, create a highly destructive spiritual particle that destroys the structure protecting the Hogyoku at a more microscopic level, right?”
“That's right!”
Genji Takamitsu looked at the pondering Kisuke Urahara and said, “You don't need me for this method, you can do it. Well, I'm leaving!”
After saying this, Genji Takamitsu nodded to Yoruichi Shihōin and then left the secret base.
Genji Takamitsu's thought was simple: to minimize his presence in this incident. To prevent Sōsuke Aizen from targeting him.
Because of the Ashyugakura-class centipede Hollow in the West 23rd District, Genji Takamitsu had already attracted Sōsuke Aizen's attention. Therefore, Genji Takamitsu didn't want to act high-profile anymore.
“Oh right! Kisuke! I have a suggestion for you!”
Genji Takamitsu's words made both Kisuke Urahara and Yoruichi Shihōin stunned, looking at Genji Takamitsu with curiosity.
“Go to the Twelfth Division! Kisuke! Compared to the Second Division, the Twelfth Division is more suitable for you! You'll have this opportunity soon. I think Yoruichi will help you too. Think about it.”
After leaving these words, Genji Takamitsu disappeared before the two of them.
“To the Twelfth Division? ... Genji-kun meant...?” Kisuke Urahara muttered and pondered as usual.
“The Twelfth Division?” Yoruichi Shihōin said, “I heard an interesting piece of news.”
“Oh?” Kisuke Urahara looked like he was listening intently.
Yoruichi Shihōin smiled and said, “The current captain of the Twelfth Division, Kiryū Hiyori, is about to be promoted to the Royal Guard, Zero Division!”
“Really? I remember... one of the conditions for promotion to the Zero Division is to create something of great significance to Soul Society. So, what was Kiryū Hiyori's achievement?”
“Slap!”
Seeing how ignorant Kisuke Urahara was, Yoruichi Shihōin helplessly patted her forehead and said, “Kisuke! How isolated are you! Listen carefully! The Twelfth Division’s Kiryū Hiyori developed the technique of putting 'temporary souls' into bodies, thereby laying the foundation for the development of 'Gikonmaru'. This is something unprecedented for Soul Society. Therefore, the Zero Division captain, Hyōsube Ichibē, specifically granted Kiryū Hiyori permission to be promoted to the Zero Division.”
“Oh!” Kisuke Urahara slightly opened his mouth, revealing an expression of surprise.
“Then... what did Genji mean by mentioning the Twelfth Division?”
“It seems you're one step behind me this time, Kisuke.” Yoruichi Shihōin said confidently, “I already figured out Genji-kun's intention in suggesting you go to the Twelfth Division.”
“You should know that each division in the Gotei 13 has its own purpose. For example, the Second Division I belong to is responsible for leading the execution forces, responsible for execution, assassination, and undercover investigations, tasks exclusive to stealthy individuals.”
“The Twelfth Division, on the other hand, is established for technical development, to put it simply, for developing and creating new technologies that keep pace with the times.”
“Genji Takamitsu meant that once you become the captain of the Twelfth Division, you'll have the space to showcase your talents. Instead of being cautious and restrained as you are now.”
Kisuke Urahara suddenly realized, then scratched the back of his head and said, “It's a great reason! But... I haven't learned Bankai yet! What a shame!”
“Slap!”
Yoruichi Shihōin patted Kisuke Urahara on the shoulder and said with a smile, “Then your next task, Kisuke, is to learn Bankai! Before Kiryū Hiyori is promoted.”
……
On the other hand, walking back to the Fourth Division, Genji Takamitsu was walking leisurely. Through his own Reiatsu perception, Genji Takamitsu knew that he was being watched by someone in the shadows.
“Tōsen Kaname? Did Aizen tell him to do something to me? Or is it for surveillance purposes?”
To avoid making Tōsen Kaname suspicious, Genji Takamitsu didn't make any unnecessary movements and walked naturally.
“Yo! This young man... why are you out and about so late?”
A middle-aged man with a swaying gait, reeking of alcohol, wearing flamboyant clothes walked towards Genji Takamitsu from the shadows in front of him.
“Captain of the Eighth Division... Kyōraku Shunsui?”
Genji Takamitsu thought to himself.
At the same time, Tōsen Kaname in the corner disappeared.
As the moonlight shone on Genji Takamitsu and Kyōraku Shunsui, Kyōraku Shunsui seemed to recognize Genji Takamitsu.
“Huh? Isn't this... the young man from the Fourth Division? Well, I haven't had a chance to thank you properly.”
This sentence, when spoken by Kyōraku Shunsui, was definitely genuine gratitude from the bottom of his heart.
Kyōraku Shunsui and Jushiro Ukitake were extremely close friends since their student days.
Not only were they contemporaries at the Shin'ō Academy, but they were also both taken in as disciples by Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto, and they were also the only Shinigami in Soul Society’s history to wield two Zanpakutō.
Similarly, Kyōraku Shunsui also had a tragic past.
Their many similarities made their relationship deeper than that of ordinary fellow disciples.
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