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Chapter 458: I, Da Qian Shen, had long suspected that things were not as simple as they seemed with
Chapter 458: I, Da Qian Shen, had long suspected that things were not as simple as they seemed with Yecheng. Compared to Zhi Bo Konghe's blind trust in Yecheng, Yecheng Yi was now deep in thought.
Not being too familiar with Yecheng, she couldn't easily discern the truth of this news.
Don't forget, before this, Yecheng Yi and Kurona Kiyotsugu had also suspected that Yecheng was like Aizen, a deeply ambitious person.
Similarly skilled at concealing his strength and extremely intelligent, who could say that Yecheng's usual lazy demeanor wasn't a facade he intentionally put on?
Before Aizen's true nature was revealed, he had always appeared as a good-natured old man. But who would've thought that beneath his mask of pretense, he was actually a major antagonist?
"Let's split up. Konghe, you take Ichigo and the others, and try to avoid those troublesome enemies."
"As for me, I'll investigate the truth behind Yecheng's betrayal."
"Fortunately, whether Yecheng's betrayal is real or a ruse, it's a good thing for us either way."
"With the Seireitei in such chaos, the Gotei 13's power will surely be more scattered, greatly reducing the difficulty of rescuing Lucia."
After leaving these words, Yecheng Yi turned and left directly, leaving Konghe, who had originally planned to investigate Yecheng's betrayal herself, speechless.
Glancing at Yecheng Yi's departing figure and then at the new recruits beside her, Konghe could only sigh helplessly.
Black Zaki Ichigo was, after all, her cousin. She couldn't just ignore them, and when it came to gathering information and intelligence, Yecheng Yi was indeed more skilled than herself.
After parting ways with Black Zaki Ichigo, Yecheng Yi quickly located the Second Division and, while gathering information, was "accidentally" discovered by Shui Fen.
Seeing her former idol appear before her, Shui Fen was so excited that she couldn't help but fight alongside her, defending Shigekuni Academy and the Second Division's honor against Yecheng Yi.
Initially, their unarmed combat seemed quite normal, but soon, as they fought, the situation took a sudden turn.
When Da Qian Shen arrived with his meteor hammer, intending to assist, he was stopped by his own captain. In the end, he could only watch as his A-Team Captain was dragged into the small grove by the black-skinned beauty.
When the fight ended, Shui Fen emerged from the grove, disheveled and breathless. Da Qian Shen hurriedly approached and asked, "Captain, where is that person now? Did you defeat them?"
In a good mood, Shui Fen glanced at her own fat pig vice-captain. Uncharacteristically, she didn't mock him but seriously replied, "No, their strength is formidable. In the end, they managed to escape."
Hearing her A-Team Captain's words, Da Qian Shen looked at Shui Fen's flushed face and her unusual demeanor compared to usual. He narrowed his eyes, realizing that the fight in the grove might have been more intense than he had imagined.
He was, after all, the vice-captain of the Secret Mobile Corps, skilled in investigation and tracking. Naturally, he understood the real situation.
However, he was a smart man. Having known the full story all along, he maintained his composure and flattered Shui Fen, "As expected of the captain. That little thief who tried to infiltrate our Second Division is probably trembling with fear by now."
Yecheng Yi: (▽｀) Indeed, someone's legs are trembling, but unfortunately, it's not me.
"Stop your flattery. My legs are a bit weak," Shui Fen said, feeling mocked by the fat pig before her. She immediately asserted her authority as a captain.
"The first squad of the Xing Jun, responsible for patrols, and the second squad, tasked with various duties, have assembled. However, the fifth squad is currently busy relaying orders in the Inner Court, so they might not be able to join the pursuit of the Nightshade traitor."
The Second Division, with its diverse responsibilities, oversees the cleansing of rebels, heretics, and the Worm Nest, while also establishing a dual-sided intelligence network.
In addition to these three squads, there's the third squad, responsible for overseeing the Worm Nest, and the fourth squad, tasked with assassinations and intelligence gathering.
These two squads are not typically deployed lightly.
"The two squads have sufficient manpower. Regarding the Night God Nightshade's betrayal of the Soul Society, some doubts have emerged. For now, let's prioritize investigating the truth over his capture."
After being pulled into the woods by Yecheng Yi, a heated exchange of words led to a quick realization by Yecheng and Shui Fen that the situation was filled with uncertainties.
When Shui Fen learned from Yecheng about Nightshade's words during the captain's meeting, she couldn't help but be surprised.
She hadn't expected Nightshade to secretly investigate so many things, almost directly pointing to Aizen.
Thanks to Yecheng's reminder, Shui Fen belatedly realized that during their previous conflict, Nightshade had shown her mercy, while Genryusho Tsozen had been relentless in his attacks.
Initially, she thought Nightshade was seeking personal revenge or that Tsozen hadn't bribed him. But now, it seemed the situation was different.
"Not capture, but investigation?"
Upon hearing Shui Fen's words, Da Qian Shen was taken aback, then turned to his A-ranked captain with a suspicious look, muttering to himself, "Did my secret dealings with Nightshade get exposed? Is he trying to make me admit it, or has he lost trust in me?"
Indeed, after the fight with Shui Fen, Nightshade had returned and sought out his "best friend," Da Qian Shen.
The Second Division's operational and intelligence capabilities were exceptional, and Da Qian Shen, as the division's vice-captain, was crucial for obtaining the latest Seireitei intelligence.
Initially, Da Qian Shen, known for his integrity, refused to yield. However, Nightshade's dual persuasion of material and spiritual means eventually convinced him of Nightshade's integrity.
Don't get the wrong idea; Da Qian Shen wasn't outmatched by Nightshade. He just felt that Nightshade, his little brother, was a decent person, and they had known each other for so long... After all, loyalty is the most important virtue in their line of work.
"What's wrong? Do you have a problem with my orders, you fat pig?"
Seeing Da Qian Shen's hesitation, Shui Fen couldn't help but kick him again.
"No, no, no. Your decision, as the captain, is undoubtedly wise.
I always believed that Nightshade didn't have the guts to betray the Soul Society. I initially joined forces with him to gain his trust and uncover his true intentions. Who knew such a twist would occur?"
Out of respect for Nightshade's previous financial contributions, Da Qian Shen spoke up for his little brother and subtly showcased his own strategic thinking.
(End of Chapter)
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