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Chapter 601: The Secrets of the Kuchiki Clan, the Sealed Rukia Koushiro!
Chapter 601: The Secrets of the Kuchiki Clan, the Sealed Rukia Koushiro!
The Yandere's target wasn't Nayeon, but rather she wanted to cut down women who were close to Nayeon.
Chaos Chrysanthemum had always been Winter Lion's follower, so her safety was somewhat guaranteed. Captain Zabimaru was also strong enough to protect herself.
The only one at risk was Lucia and Fushiro. Now that he planned to return to the Kuchiki Clan to review their records, he could also look after Fushiro.
In other words, Lucia had become the most likely to encounter danger, and with her main character buff, Nayeon felt that the Yandere would most likely target Lucia first, with a probability of at least fifty percent or more.
Struggling with his multiple transformations, he was originally worried about what to do. Unexpectedly, the pig-slaying sword boy was so self-aware and confident that he stepped forward, so Nayeon was naturally willing to let him have his way.
Ichigo: "Actually, I was just..."
Nayeon: "I understand. You're worried that if you defeat the Yandere, it might cause my Soul Blade to break, right? Don't worry, even if the Yandere breaks, I'm confident I can restore them to their original state. So during the fight, you don't need to hold back or be overly cautious."
Nayeon patted Ichigo on the shoulder, left these words, and turned to leave without looking back, leaving Ichigo speechless.
Ichigo: (ToT)/ He's not worried about Nayeon's Soul Blade breaking, but about getting killed himself!
If he had known that the Soul Blade and the soul were interdependent, and that the Shinigami had the same spiritual pressure as the Soul Blade, he, Ichigo, wouldn't have dared to say what he just said.
Don't forget, he, Ichigo Kurosaki, had witnessed Nayeon's battle with the Captain-Commander. The intensity of the spiritual pressure Nayeon unleashed at that time...
Upon returning to the Kuchiki Clan, when Nayeon requested to review the clan's historical records, Kuchiki Fushiro rarely showed a troubled expression.
This was because such books usually recorded some important historical events of the Kuchiki Clan, and even some secrets.
Normally, the places where these books were kept were not accessible to anyone, not even Fushiro or Rukia themselves.
However, Nayeon insisted on the importance of this matter, and thinking that it might be related to her husband's innocence, Fushiro, after hesitating for a while, finally overruled everyone and allowed Nayeon into the Kuchiki Clan's archive room.
After passing through multiple guards and mechanisms, Nayeon finally entered the Kuchiki Clan's archive room. Just as he was about to start reviewing the records, he discovered that there was already someone else there.
Seeing Captain Zabimaru browsing through records in front of a bookshelf, Nayeon was surprised and said, "Captain Zabimaru, how did you get in here?
You should know that this is the archive room in the heart of the Kuchiki Clan. If it weren't for my good relationship with the Kuchiki Clan and Fushiro's guarantee, I wouldn't have been able to enter here. How did you..."
Looking at Nayeon's surprised expression, Zabimaru remained calm and said, "What's there to be so surprised about?
As a member of the Secret Mobile Corps, if I wanted to, there's nowhere in the Seireitei that I can't infiltrate.
As for the guards and mechanisms outside, heh... I didn't expect that you, who just drew your sword against the Captain-Commander, would follow the procedures step by step this time. That's quite refreshing."
Nayeon didn't take offense at Captain Zabimaru's usual venomous tongue and instead asked seriously, "So, Captain Zabimaru, who arrived early, have you found anything useful?"
As Night God Nayeon's words fell, Captain Zabimaru tossed aside the book she had been reading, landing it in Nayeon's hands.
Nayeon examined the book and realized it was the diary of the previous Head of the Kuchiki Clan, Kuchiki Ginrei.
It was common knowledge that prominent figures often kept diaries, and as the former Captain of the 6th Division and a highly respected elder in the Kuchiki Clan, Ginrei was no exception.
Flipping through the diary, Nayeon disregarded the previous entries detailing the elder's romantic exploits and stumbled upon a crucial name.
Kuchiki Koushiro, the former 3rd Seat of the 6th Division in the Gotei 13, was Ginrei's son-in-law and Byakuya's uncle.
Despite marrying into the Kuchiki Clan, Koushiro's exceptional talent and strength earned him Ginrei's recognition, who bestowed upon him the Celestial Clamp and Crimson Flower Robe, symbols of nobility.
Koushiro was a Shinigami from centuries ago, a genius rivaling Kyorin Shunshui and Fujikaze Jushiro in ability.
He excelled in battles against rebellious Shinigami, eventually rising to the 3rd Seat of the 6th Division. Later, Captain-Commander Yamamoto assigned him as a captain in the 1st Division's special forces.
However, Koushiro's reputation and influence grew so rapidly that he became entangled in factional struggles.
Fearing that Koushiro's rising influence would surpass their own, a rival faction plotted to frame him as a traitor. Koushiro, being young and inexperienced, fell into their trap and was imprisoned.
After his imprisonment, Ginrei visited him, offering guidance and counsel, but Koushiro, consumed by anger and injustice, refused to listen.
As Ginrei pondered a way to save Koushiro, his extreme emotions led him to escape prison with the help of his Zanpakuto, killing the three Shinigami who had framed him. This act became an irreversible mistake.
After becoming a traitor, Koushiro was subjected to a "Blood Burial" by the then-Captain-Commander and Ginrei, sealing him in the Soul Land of the Human World, Kozato City.
According to Ginrei's diary, Koushiro's Zanpakuto was named 'Muramasa,' possessing the terrifying ability to read others' memories and influence their Zanpakuto.
Numbers meant nothing to Koushiro in battle, as Muramasa could make Zanpakuto turn against their Shinigami owners.
The most effective way to counter Muramasa's ability was to completely seal one's inner emotions, a feat only a few powerful individuals could achieve.
This explained why only the Captain-Commander and Ginrei were involved in Koushiro's Blood Burial sealing.
Moreover, aside from Muramasa's formidable ability, Koushiro himself was incredibly powerful, even if Gin Ichimaru's 'Kagutsuchi' was more impressive. Koushiro also possessed hypnotic skills.
Muramasa's ability to interfere with an opponent's sense of distance and time stemmed from its power over their Zanpakuto.
Ginrei's diary revealed her regret and self-blame regarding Koushiro.
As an elder, she felt she had failed to guide a promising junior, leading him down a path of no return.
"So, Kuchiki Byakuya's betrayal was to save Kuchiki Koushiro?
Given their relationship, it seems natural for Byakuya to want to help his uncle escape his predicament." Captain Zabimaru shared her speculation, gazing at Nayeon.
(End of Chapter)
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