Motegi Town.
The entire Visored looked solemn.
Before meeting Tobirama, they had always thought that the person who framed them was only Sosuke Aizen. Now, Tobirama uncovered a layer of fog for them...
Back then, they originally had a chance to get rid of Hollowfication...
However, another person rejected this opportunity on their behalf!
A trace of surprise flashed through Hirako Shinji's eyes. He immediately smiled and retorted, "Heh... Who knows if what you said is true or not..."
Among the people present, Hirako Shinji was even calmer.
Regardless of whether what Tobirama said was true or false, they, Visored, would never be able to return to the past. Now, Tobirama, the 5th seat, was their enemy!
If their minds were stirred by a few words from the enemy at this time...
It seemed like...
It doesn't matter, right?
From the looks of it, they were still no match for the Senju Brothers. It didn't seem to be a bad thing for them to stall for time.
"Let's not talk about whether we are taking the initiative, Hollowfication, or being forced to Hollowfication..."
Hirako Shinji grinned and asked, "Then can I ask Mr. Tobirama to enlighten me? Is there anything that we don't know about back then?"
"Humph..."
Tobirama hugged his arm and turned to look at Urahara Kisuke in the distance. He continued coldly, "What's the point of saying this now?"
"Of course..."
Hirako Shinji followed Tobirama's gaze and looked in the direction of Urahara Kisuke. He turned around and said with a mischievous smile, "Sometimes, we also regret it... If we knew that Mr. Tobirama could really separate the Hollow soul in our bodies..."
Although he was a little unwilling to believe it...
However, Hirako Shinji had already vaguely guessed a few candidates.
There were very few people in this world who can talk to the Uehara clan. Other than Yamamoto Genryusai Shigekuni; Urahara Kisuke, who saved them back then, was also one of them...
However, the truth of the matter was far from that simple.
Or rather, this matter was not as easy as what Tobirama said, because this matter involved the recruitment of Akatsuki Organization.
If there was nothing wrong with what happened back then...
Originally, Urahara Kisuke might have joined Akatsuki Organization.
Tens of years ago.
The Hollowfication incident of Hirako Shinji and the others erupted.
The original captain of the 12th Division, Urahara Kisuke, refused the order of his Teacher, Kabuto. He rushed to rescue Hirako Shinji and others.
When Hirako Shinji and others lost their will and consciousness and were reduced to a monster like that, Urahara Kisuke and Tsukabishi Tessai saved Hirako Shinji and others back to Shinigami Research and Development Institute, but they were helpless against their Hollowfication.
The Shinigami Research and Development Institute decades ago.
Urahara Kisuke rubbed his hair. The Hollowfied Shinigami's research materials were placed everywhere around him, thinking about how to let Hirako Shinji and others out of Hollowfication...
Unfortunately, this was not something that could be solved in a short time.
At the most critical moment, Tobirama appeared in front of Urahara Kisuke.
The 5th seat of the Uehara clan appeared at Shinigami Research and Development Institute and took the initiative to directly restrain Hollowfication. This method made Urahara Kisuke think that he saw hope and subconsciously thought that the Uehara clan had also carried out the Hollowfied Shinigam Experiment!
Tobirama did not deny this matter. If he wanted to break through the power restrictions, he had to walk the path that ordinary people did not dare to imagine. By removing Shinigami's restrictions, Shinigami would retain his consciousness and possess Hollow's ability at the same time. It could also be considered a method to become stronger.
Similarly.
Tobirama claimed that he could help to deal with the uncontrollable Hollowfication of Hirako Shinji and the others and save the elite team leaders of Gotei 13...
Of course.
It was a deal.
Since it was a deal, there was always a price to pay.
Tobirama was not trying to ease the relationship between the Uehara clan and Gotei 13. He only made a request to Urahara Kisuke, "As long as you are willing to join the Uehara clan, I can help you deal with the Hollowfication..."
"Hmm? Let me join... Uehara clan?"
A trace of astonishment flashed across Urahara Kisuke's face. Even he did not expect that Tobirama would actually invite him to join the Uehara clan.
Wait...
No, this was also very normal!
Because Urahara Kisuke was Kabuto's student!
This was for Urahara Kisuke to choose whether to betray his teacher, Kabuto, or not!
To be honest, if Urahara Kisuke did not have Kabuto's tag on him, in fact, he really did not mind having some relationship with the Uehara clan. In the whole of Soul Society, who did not know how good the benefits of the Uehara clan's Shinigami?
Tobirama seemed to be quite confident and continued to recruit Urahara Kisuke, "As long as you are willing to join the Uehara clan, this old man can even abolish a Death Servant and let you replace him and become the new Death Servant. From the 8th seat, Uchiha Obito, to the 13th seat, Rasa, you can choose any seat you want..."
This treatment could be said to be very generous!
The 13 Death Servants' status in the Uehara clan was very respected. As long as Urahara Kisuke was willing, he could immediately jump to the top of the Uehara clan!
It seems that the Uehara clan was really sincere...
Of course, since he wanted to trade, other than a carrot in hand, Tobirama did not give up the big stick in his hand.
"If you don't agree..."
Tobirama looked at Hirako Shinji and the others who were half-hollow and then looked at Urahara Kisuke. He sneered and said, "It is forbidden to conduct Hollowfication experiments in Seireitei... You are in big trouble..."
"This is Sosuke Aizen framing them!"
A hint of anger flashed across Urahara Kisuke's face. Just as he was about to continue speaking, he suddenly realized a problem!
Why did Sosuke Aizen dare to frame Visored at this time?
Could it be that Sosuke Aizen had long defected to the Uehara clan?
At this time, Urahara Kisuke suddenly began to suspect that the Uehara clan had colluded with Sosuke Aizen to frame these Captain-level Shinigami because if eight Captain-level Shinigami of Gotei 13 had problems, it would benefit the Uehara clan the most!
Urahara Kisuke thought of this possibility and could not help but be a little dumbfounded. He slowly took a deep breath and his mood slowly calmed down. He said in a low voice, "Mr. Tobirama, has Sosuke Aizen also joined the Uehara Clan?"
"The 5th Division Lieutenant?"
Tobirama frowned and said with displeasure, "I remember that he seems to be a guy with no special characteristics... Do you think that the Uehara clan will recruit other people at will? The Uehara clan does not accept trash! You just said that Sosuke Aizen framed them?"
"..."
Urahara Kisuke also frowned.
On the surface, Sosuke Aizen did not look special, but the Sosuke Aizen in the back was not so simple. Did the Uehara clan not discover Sosuke Aizen's true face?
What the hell was going on?
Just as Urahara Kisuke was still thinking, Tobirama continued to threaten him, "This old man is not interested in discussing anything else with you. If you don't join the Uehara clan, just you doing Hollowfied Shinigami's experiment on your own is definitely not something that Seireitei can tolerate..."
After saying all this, Tobirama snorted coldly, "As long as you can join the Uehara Clan, I can help you solve all your problems. I know that you have a close relationship with the head of the Shihoin Clan, but that kind of small clan can't help you solve these problems..."
"Then can I know Mr. Tobirama's purpose?"
Urahara Kisuke slowly raised his head and looked at Tobirama. He said softly, "Mr. Tobirama's purpose... is Teacher Kabuto, right?"
Because Uehara Clan and Kabuto were long-term enemies because of Impure World Reincarnation, they invited Kisuke to join Uehara Clan must be to attack his teacher, Kabuto!
This point...
It was absolutely impossible for Tobirama to refute!
In fact, Tobirama did not refute. He looked deeply at Urahara Kisuke and said in a deep voice, "You are right... There is nothing more important than Impure World Reincarnation in the entire Uehara clan. That is the foundation of the Uehara clan to establish themselves in Soul Society."
"..."
Urahara Kisuke slowly fell into deep thought.
If he chose to accept Tobirama's proposal and join the Uehara clan, he could save the elite team leaders who were about to fall into Hollowfication!
These were all Gotei 13's elite strengths!
They were also powerful witnesses that could prove that Sosuke Aizen was a dark person!
If these captain-level Shinigami were lost in Hollowfication's incident, Gotei 13 would lose too much, which was greatly unfavorable to the entire situation of Soul Society!
There was also Urahara Kisuke's lieutenant among them.
The life and death of the eight elites Shinigami were linked by a thread.
This was a difficult moment.
Urahara Kisuke sat in Shinigami Research and Development Institute and his expression became uglier and uglier, "Mr. Tobirama, can you wait for me to go to Central 46 first and the Central 46 will negotiate with the Uehara clan? They will definitely offer a high price..."
"Hmph, what do you think?"
Tobirama looked at Urahara Kisuke with displeasure and said coldly, "The Uehara clan has made countless deals with Seireitei and Central 46, including countless powerful Kido arts, but they are still reluctant to give up the opportunity to check and balance the Uehara clan..."
"So it's like this..."
Urahara Kisuke slowly closed his eyes and sat down on the chair with a dejected expression on his face, "Mr. Tobirama, why do you think I am willing to give up Teacher Kabuto for these people?"
Yeah...
Hirako Shinji and the others were just his colleagues!
Was there really a need to join the so-called Uehara Clan for these people?
Tobirama hugged his arm and looked down at Urahara Kisuke who was sitting on the chair. There was a hint of complexity in his voice, "Because we have observed you for a long time. Urahara Kisuke... Now, can you tell me your choice?"
"I know."
Urahara Kisuke lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Mr. Tobirama, I don't want to target my own teacher... If that's the case, can our deal continue? Is the Uehara clan still willing to recruit me?"
"Forget it."
Tobirama stared at Urahara Kisuke. His expression gradually became complicated. He was silent for a while and then slowly said, "I won't help them remove the Hollow soul in their bodies. I will only tell you how to curb the Hollowfication. I won't even solve any troubles for you... Because you only have this much value. Then congratulations on becoming Shinigami of the Uehara clan."
"Then... thank you very much."
Urahara Kisuke finally let out a sigh of relief.
In order to save Hirako Shinji and the others, he had almost exhausted his energy. He was already very grateful that someone would point him in the right direction.
It was a pity that...
Urahara Kisuke did not know what he had lost.
That night, Urahara Kisuke used the Hollow soul to create Hogyoku, allowing Hirako Shinji and the others to successfully break through Shinigami's restrictions and grasp Hollowfied Shinigami's ability.
That night, Urahara Kisuke and Kabuto broke off the teacher-student relationship.
That night, Kabuto sat alone in his room and did not sleep the entire night. Urahara Kisuke was the student that he had seriously wanted to nurture, but in the end, he did not pass Akatsuki's test.
Even though this test...
It seemed inhumane.
However, it looked very simple.
In fact, as long as Urahara Kisuke could prove his loyalty!
He would have the opportunity to pry into the truth of the battle between Kabuto and the Uehara clan, and even rescuing Hirako Shinji and the others would be an easy matter...
Unfortunately...
Urahara Kisuke did not pass the test. In order to get the information from Tobirama to save people, he chose to betray Kabuto.
If Urahara Kisuke did not intervene in this matter, Uehara's clan would not stand by and done nothing. Instead, they would help Hirako Shinji to maximize the benefits...
However, when Kisuke Urahara intervened...
The Hollowfied Shinigami Incident became his examination question.
Unfortunately, Urahara Kisuke did not pass the examination.
After the Hollowfied Shinigami Incident, Urahara Kisuke became a member of the Uehara Clan in name, but he never went to Uehara City...
Uehara Clan asked Urahara Kisuke to obey the order and hand over the Hogyoku he made. Urahara Kisuke flatly refused this order and cut off his relationship with Uehara Clan!
This guy's courage was really beyond imagination!
Obviously, Kisuke this guy was just using Uehara Clan!
After playing with the Uehara clan, Urahara Kisuke went to ask for his teacher's forgiveness, but Kabuto chose to turn a blind eye to him...
Next, his days were not so good.
Sosuke Aizen controlled the Central 46 to judge Urahara Kisuke, Hirako Shinji, and the others in carrying out Hollowfied Shinigami Experiments, wanting to sentence them all in one fell swoop!
The Uehara clan chose to stand by and watch.
Kabuto also chose to stand by and watch.
Fortunately, Urahara Kisuke still had his former companion Shihoin Yoruichi to help, and with the help of Shihoin Yoruichi, they escaped from Soul Society.
This was not the beginning of Urahara Kisuke's bad luck...
As a person who betrayed Kabuto and played with the Uehara clan, coupled with the fact that he had offended Sosuke Aizen, who knows what kind of life he would end up in...
Someone planted a seed of evil, and what he got in return was definitely the fruit of evil.
After dozens of years.
Urahara Kisuke was finally forced to meet his destiny.