Naruto: Zanka No Tachi

Chapter 338: NZNT: Chapter 338

Following Yusuke and Aizen’s departure from Soul Society with their respective forces, news of the events at Sōkyoku Hill quickly spread thr

Following Yusuke and Aizen’s departure from Soul Society with their respective forces, news of the events at Sōkyoku Hill quickly spread throughout Soul Society, causing widespread shock and turmoil.

This earth-shattering event, destined to be recorded in history, became known as the ”Battle of Sōkyoku Hill.”

As a result of this incident, the power of the Gotei 13 plummeted to an all-time low.

Captain Uchiha Yusuke of the Third Division, Captain Ichimaru Gin of the Fifth Division, Captain Kuchiki Byakuya of the Sixth Division, Captain Tōsen Kaname of the Ninth Division, and Captain Aizen Sōsuke of the Twelfth Division and Head of the Research and Development Department all defected.

The loss of five captains alone was staggering, not to mention the many lieutenants and seated officers who followed them.

In addition to the loss of captains and lieutenants, the entire Kuchiki clan abandoned Soul Society, reducing the Five Great Noble Houses to just four, a more complete loss than the near-extinction of the Tsunayashiro family, whose leadership could only be inherited by a distant relative.

However, beyond the defection of several captains, what troubled the Shinigami of the Seireitei most were the implications of the information revealed during Yusuke and Aizen’s departure. Everyone realized that these defections were just the beginning.

Soul Society might face even more brutal wars in the future!

However, this incident wasn’t entirely negative for Soul Society. It presented an opportunity for the Gotei 13 to reorganize and potentially challenge the authority of the Central 46.

Because Kisuke Urahara revealed the truth about the Soul Disappearance Incident 110 years prior and Aizen tacitly admitted his guilt, the charges against Urahara, Yoruichi Shihōin, and Tessai Tsukabishi were dropped.

If the Gotei 13 were at full strength, it might not have been so forgiving of these unauthorized departures.

But with the Gotei 13 at its weakest, Yamamoto Genryūsai wouldn’t pursue them, instead seeking to reintegrate them. Tessai Tsukabishi, who wasn’t a member of the Gotei 13, could return to the Kidō Corps.

Unfortunately, Yoruichi Shihōin had no interest in rejoining the Gotei 13, declining Yamamoto Genryūsai’s invitation.

Tessai Tsukabishi also declined to return to the Kidō Corps, choosing to remain in the human world.

Only Kisuke Urahara, after a long discussion with Yamamoto Genryūsai, decided to reassume his position as captain of the Twelfth Division and head of the Research and Development Department.

This time, Kisuke Urahara intended to act as a player, facing Yusuke and Aizen once more. And the pieces at his disposal would be the entire Gotei 13.

The Gotei 13 had lost nearly half its leadership, and the Central 46 had been completely wiped out by Aizen.

The Central 46 had always limited the power of the Gotei 13, a check and balance that was also a double-edged sword.

For the Gotei 13, which had been in decline for centuries, the reorganization of the Central 46 was a golden opportunity to demand a full redistribution of power from the Seireitei’s nobles.

Faced with Yusuke and Aizen, enemies whose strength was still unclear, the Seireitei’s nobles needed to consider granting the Gotei 13 more autonomy to prepare for the inevitable war.

As power dynamics within the Seireitei underwent a dramatic shift, Yusuke’s forces in Hueco Mundo were also significantly strengthened.

In addition to Nagato Yū and Mirai Saru returning to Las Noches, the entire Kuchiki clan, led by Kuchiki Byakuya, had settled in Hueco Mundo.

The strength of clan head Kuchiki Byakuya was undeniable, and Rukia Kuchiki and Kōga Kuchiki also possessed great talent, with the potential to become captains.

Furthermore, Uchiha Yusuke didn’t intend to extract the Hōgyoku hidden within Rukia Kuchiki’s soul, but instead planned to guide her in harnessing its power.

In the near future, Rukia Kuchiki might even surpass her brother, Kuchiki Byakuya.

Las Noches was brightly illuminated, hosting a grand banquet. One reason was to celebrate Yusuke’s permanent residence in Hueco Mundo, ending his trips to Soul Society.

The second was to welcome the Kuchiki clan, demonstrating Las Noches’s hospitality and reassuring the somewhat apprehensive members of the clan.

In the banquet hall, Yusuke sat on his throne, with his adjutants, Nagato Yū and Mirai Saru, seated slightly below him.

To the left of the throne, the Espada were seated in order of their rank, with higher-ranked Espada closer to Yusuke.

To the right of the throne were the high-ranking Shinigami, with Mayuri Kurotsuchi and Kuchiki Byakuya seated closest, followed by the members of the Las Noches Women’s Association, led by Yachiru Kusajishi.

Kenpachi Zaraki, as the vice-president of the Women’s Association, naturally sat with them.

In addition to the official members of Las Noches, the Visored were also invited, their seats next to the Women’s Association.

Now that Yusuke had left the Seireitei, he planned to release the Visored into Hueco Mundo, tasking them with harassing Aizen.

However, certain preconditions would be put in place to prevent them from allying with the Seireitei against him.

”I never imagined that the Hollows here would be humanoid. It seems like getting along with them won’t be as difficult as I thought,” Kōga Kuchiki said to Rukia Kuchiki, who was seated behind Byakuya Kuchiki.

Rukia Kuchiki nodded silently, still thinking of Ichigo Kurosaki and the others who had saved her in Soul Society, worried that they would be branded as Ryoka and imprisoned.

However, her concerns were unfounded. With the Seireitei facing a severe shortage of personnel, all Shinigami were too busy to care about Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends.

Furthermore, with Kisuke Urahara, who had rejoined the Gotei 13, watching over him, Ichigo Kurosaki had agreed to act as a Substitute Shinigami, protecting Karakura Town, making him an unofficial member of the Gotei 13.

As Rukia Kuchiki frowned, lost in thought, a questionnaire was suddenly thrust in front of her.

Looking up in surprise, Rukia Kuchiki saw a cute girl with short, pink hair standing before her.

”You must be the new Shinigami. Welcome to the Las Noches Women’s Association! I’m the president, Yachiru Kusajishi!” the girl said with a cheerful smile.

Hearing the words ”Women’s Association,” Rukia Kuchiki was reminded of the ”Female Shinigami Association” in the Seireitei. She never imagined that Las Noches would have a similar organization.

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