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Chapter 469: As Expected, the Younger Sister-in-Law is More Important than the Aunt
Chapter 469: As Expected, the Younger Sister-in-Law is More Important than the Aunt
Two thousand years ago, he founded the "Primordial Stream" school of thought and became renowned in the Soul Society as the Ancestor of the "Primordial Stream." He also served as the Head Instructor of the Yuan Character Academy.
A thousand years ago, he led various powerful individuals and established a group of assassins known as the "Thirteen Court Guard Squads," which carried out missions under the guise of the Gotei. During the same period, the Yuan Character Academy was renamed to the Sokyoku Spiritual Academy.
The Yamamoto Genryusai Shukaku of the past was not as powerful as he is now. He had even been defeated by the King of the Hollow Realm at that time.
If most Shinigami gain strength through their innate talents, then the Captain Commander has achieved his current level through countless battles and accumulation of experience.
In terms of the Shinigami's "Soul Slashing Dance," the Captain Commander has reached the pinnacle. With two thousand years of foundation, there are no weaknesses in his abilities.
To be honest, even during the Thousand Year Blood War arc, Yecheng felt that the old man was killed by the plot, just like how he fulfilled Zangetsu's wish for Ichigo.
As the first members of the Gotei 13, they are remnants of a bygone era. As long as they remain alive, later generations will not be able to surpass them.
Since they cannot be surpassed, the only way is to create a plot twist and let them die, giving the younger generation a chance to rise.
Due to the Captain Commander's overwhelmingly powerful setting, Kubo even had him lose his left arm in the Aizen arc and then sealed his Full Release in the Thousand Year Blood War arc."
With only one arm and being limited to using his Shikai, the Captain Commander's strength was reduced by at least eighty percent. It's not surprising that he would eventually fall.
However, what Yecheng is facing now is the Captain Commander at his full strength, along with the Soul Society's oldest and most powerful Zanpakuto, Blade of Flowing Flame.
"The strongest Shinigami! The strongest Zanpakuto! Although it's due to the circumstances, it's still thrilling!"
To be honest, even after releasing all the seals on his spiritual pressure and unleashing his Zanpakuto, Yecheng still felt a bit of pressure from the overwhelming heat and spiritual pressure.
Up until now, Yecheng had never encountered an opponent who could exert such a powerful oppressive aura, not even Aizen.
"Teacher, Yecheng is a member of my division. I'll take care of this matter."
Just as Yecheng and the Captain Commander were about to clash, with their swords drawn and ready to fight, Captain Asahagi suddenly stepped forward and wanted to take on the responsibility of fighting Yecheng.
The reason Asahagi wanted to intervene was simple; he didn't want Yecheng to die at the hands of the Captain Commander.
Undeniably, Yecheng was indeed the most talented Shinigami Asahagi had seen in his centuries of existence, and he had always considered Yecheng as his successor.
However, it was still too early for Yecheng to face the Captain Commander. Asahagi was well aware of the strength of Blade of Flowing Flame and its master.
Even if he and Shunsui Kyoraku fought together, they might not be able to stop the Captain Commander.
Although Asahagi didn't think the Captain Commander would seriously try to kill Yecheng, once Blade of Flowing Flame was released, even a Captain-level Shinigami would either die or be severely injured!
Asahagi's intention was simple: he would stop Yecheng, and the Captain Commander would deal with Aizen and his group.
If the Captain Commander could successfully defeat Aizen, that would be best. If Aizen escaped, it would be easier to deal with Yecheng later.
Asahagi's idea was good, but he forgot about the other old man, the Sixth Division Captain.
"Captain Asahagi, I'm sorry, but I won't allow you to stop Yecheng right now. So, your opponent is me."
The one who stepped forward to block Captain Kasumi's path was none other than the captain of the Sixth Division, Rukia Byakuya!
Seeing Rukia Byakuya taking the initiative to stand before him and share the burden of his opponent, Yecheng was completely stunned.
Because this person was not the Rukia Byakuya he knew at all!
If he remembered correctly, in the original plot, when Lucia was sentenced to the double-edged punishment, this guy named Byakuya was one of the most adamant about defending the so-called Kuchiki Clan's honor.
Before Aizen's betrayal, Rukia Byakuya had always been at the forefront, blocking the protagonist group. He didn't even consider his sister-in-law as family.
But what the hell is going on now? Rukia Byakuya actually turned traitor right in front of the Captain Commander?
As if sensing the strange and doubtful gazes from Yecheng and Kasumi, Byakuya slowly drew his Zanpakuto: "Lucia is Fei Zhen's only sister, so regarding this matter, I cannot choose to stand by and do nothing.
Moreover, if I can't even protect my own family, how can I be worthy of the Kuchiki name?"
Hearing Byakuya's words and seeing his determined expression, Yecheng was completely stunned.
If he wasn't a time-traveler who knew the original plotline, he would have almost believed the nonsense of Rukia Byakuya, this white-faced guy.
You're the one who said Lucia tarnished the Kuchiki Clan's honor, and you're also the one who said that you can't protect your family and don't deserve the Kuchiki name.
After all this time, it turns out that his sister-in-law isn't as important as his wife.
No, perhaps it's also possible that Fei Zhen has been whispering sweet nothings to Byakuya these past few days. After all, for someone who adores his wife, family honor is as fleeting as clouds.
"Captain Kuchiki, do you know what you're doing?
For the sake of a woman, are you going to destroy the reputation and honor that the Kuchiki Clan has built up over the years with your own hands?"
Seeing Rukia Byakuya's attitude, the Captain Commander was extremely angry. He had originally thought that as the current head of the Kuchiki Clan, Byakuya would consider the bigger picture.
As expected, women only corrupt the hearts and minds of the strong, affecting their speed of drawing their swords.
He, Yamamoto Genryusai Shukaku, had been a lonely widower for over two thousand years, and it was indeed the most correct decision. Otherwise, he wouldn't have reached his current height!
Hearing the Captain Commander's words, Byakuya politely bowed his head in apology, but in his heart, he had already begun to curse: "I damn well know what I'm doing.
Do you, an old man who's been alone for over two thousand years, know how it feels to have a beautiful wife but sleep on the floor every night?"
With Lucia imprisoned, Rukia Byakuya had already been sleeping on the floor. If Fei Zhen found out tomorrow that her brother-in-law didn't save her sister, Byakuya might have to sleep under a bridge.
As the head of one of the Five Noble Families, if he was kicked out by his wife to sleep under a bridge, wouldn't that tarnish the Kuchiki Clan's honor?
"Shunsui, since Jushiro has been blocked by Captain Kuchiki, then let you handle the Yecheng brat."
Shunsui Kyoraku, who was wearing a straw hat and trying to blend into the background, had hoped to minimize his presence. Unfortunately, the Captain Commander seemed to remember him wherever he went, and so he was directly called out again.
To be fair, Shunsui wanted to refuse, as Yecheng looked like a tough opponent.
As a senior and a captain, winning was expected of him, but if he lost, he wouldn't be able to boast as he used to when drinking with Yecheng in the future.
(End of Chapter)
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